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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-12

its representatives n national conven-
ton duly assembled.
The substitution Of internal or di-
rect tax. for custom house taxation,
meant the reduction Of the wages Of
American workmen to the European
standards 1t meant that degradation
of labor: it meant the deprivation to
our workmen Of the comforts and lux
ur!es Of life, to which they have been
accustomed.
In outlining his position he said that
not 81 Of tariff legislation should be
imposed where it is not necessary for
the needs of the government economi-
cally administered. but whatever those
needs are, the necessary revenues
therefor should be supplied from tar
if taxation and that alone. save and
except the taxes upon liquor, oleomar
garine and tobacco, To which the coun-
try has been accustomed, and which
for obvious reasons need not be dis
turbed.
To show the sectional discrimination
Of the tax he referred 10 the income
tax Of 1873 which extorted from
the people an aggregate sum Of s341.-
30. S9T. So OF this sum the eastern
states paid Is per cent. the middle
states 10 per cent. New York alone
paid 80 per cent. II has not been
claimed that these percentages will hc
materially changed If this bill becomes
law.
For my own part. as democrat.
/ prefer Indirect taxation aud tariff re
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23

was killed in the same way. At 'erstou, Nottinghamshire, two children who were playing in the street were caught under wall which was overturned by the wind and crushed to death. Advices from Bel last, Ireland, state that the American ship Kennebec, Captain Sawyer, at that port from Port Blakely, was torn from her moorings by the gale and collided with several vessels, among them tug, which was sunk.
 All vessels outward bound from London nre anchored at the mouth of the Thames. The gale is increasing. IL is raging heavily on the French coast.
 The British bark Kirk Michael, Captain Jones, was driven on the north end Of the breakwater at Holy Head. Some of the crew were landed by means of the rocket apparatus. and the rest probably will be saved this evening. The sea IS rolling over the breakwater. The Norwegian barks Titania and Valhalla parted Their cables off Penrhos. Carnarvonshire, and went ashore. The Carnarvon life boat has beeu seut out to save the crews. The schooner Dart parted her cable off Angesa and grounded a few minutes later. The bark Lotus is ashore at Southport. The 5000 ton steamship British Queen lost two an chors with sixty fathoms of chain and went ashore at Long Reach. She is ex- pected to float at the next tide.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
THE GOVERNMENT SCORED
FOR TREATMENT OF A SOLDIER WHO HAD
 BEEN CONSCRIPrED.

FOR TREATMENT OF A SOLDIER WHO HAD
 BEEN CoNsCRIPrED.
 PARIS, Dec. 22.-In the chamber of dep uties today resolution was passed voting 200, 900 francs for the addition of Professor Hoffman's blood serum in public institu- tions as cure for diphtheria.
 M. Millearud, socialist, interpolated the government In regard to the two days inn prisonment inflicted upon the sol dier, Deputy Leon Mirman, for having signed a political manifesto. Millearud numerically scored the government for treatment Mirman had received since he was conscripted into the army, asserting that his conscription would never have been agreed to by the chamber had he bsen Of any other political faith than that of a socialist. General Mercier resented the language of Milearud and appealed to the president of the chan Der, Brissou, to in- tervene. General Mercier contended that Mirman was a soldier, according to the rule of the army, and not deputy enjoy ing the privileges of a member ot the ah hQr
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
CRESCENT CITY RACES.

NEW ORLtANs, Dec. 22.-The event of the American. ewing handicap attracted a large compliment of ladies to today s races which, together with the usual num- Der of ..regulars, swelled the attendance to about $500 people. Charter and Festival were the two winning favoriles. B. F.. Fly, Jr., a 20 to 1 shot, together with Pearline and Clementine, in the two re- msining races caused the knowing ones to get dumped. Young Arion iu the mile race was prime favorite, but could show no better than third. Clementine, the winner of the handicap, made mi @ record of :4J4. The weather was delight ful and the track fast.
 First race, one mile, selling ng-Charter. ss (Cassin). 5 to 2, won; Mary Tension, 9s (Newcomb), 26 to l, second, Malaga, 107 tJ. HID, 10 5, third. Time, 1:43h.
 Second race, three- quarters Of mile, selling-B. F. Fly, Jr., 102 (J. HiiD, 20 to l, won; Merritt, 104 tNewcomb), 2 to l. sec ond; Long brook, l06 tfenn), even, third. Time, l:50.
 Third race, two miles-Pearline, 102 tH. Williams), 10 1, won; Centinella, 103 (Penn), 6 to I, second; Young Arion, 105 c. HilD, ? 10 5, third. Time, 3:33.
 Fourth race, one mile, American brew ing handicap-Clementine, 116 lCassiu), 6 10 1, won; Wahatchie, no (Penn), 8 10 1 |, second; Aureia May, 109 (Leigh), to b, third. Time, :40A
 Fifth race, five eigbths of mile-Festi val, 103 (Penn). 2 10 1, won; Oecnlia. 103 (Cassin), s 10 1. second; Fabia, 103 IA. Clayton), to l, third. Time, 1:03.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
FIVE HUNDRED PEOPLE MEET AND GREET THE PRESIDENT AT
 FLORENCE, 2. O.

CHARLESTON, 5. C., Dec. 22.-A special to the News and Courier from Florence, s. C.. says: President Grover Cleveland and party passed through here tonight on train Nc. 32, the northbound fast mail, in his private car, the Wildwood. Train No. B was a few minutes late, owing to the delay at Lanes putting on the presidents car.
 When the train rolled into the Coast Line depot there were about 300 persons present to catch a glimpse of the nations presl- dent. The curtains were down, however, and it was impossible 10 catch a glimpse or him save when the curtain would be moved back and forth by the air passing through the car. When the train stopped the iin- mense crowd locked around the car, which lad been placed in the tram between the baggage and first class coach. Cleveland was called for. Mr. Gardner, chairman of the Florence Democratic Club of Old Time Democracy, stepped upon the car and walked into the presence of the president. He invited him to the platform. Mir. Cleveland told MT. Gardner be could not come out long. Mir. Gardner replied: ''I only want you to speak to the people,"
 Mir. Cleveland appeared on the platform, when Mr. Gardener called for three cheers for the president. It was given heartily by men women and children. MT. Cleveland, stood on the platform of the Wildwood and bowed to the people and shook hands with over half hundred. The train left at S:O5 o'clock just fifty min utes late.
 The president was called upon for speech, but held up bis hands and slated: "No, not tonight.o
 He was in good humor and must have enjoyed his trip to South Carolina.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
THE SPEAKER RESIGNED
AND GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILED.
 QUIET RESTORED AFTER A TIME.

AND GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILED.
 QUIET RESTORED AFTER TIME.
 COLUMBIA, S. c. Dec. 22.-The proceed ings of the house today were of the usual uneventful sort that mark the close of a legislative session until tonight, when one of the most sensational incidents of the session occurred. The house wants s5 per diem and the senate S4, and at rho morning session Speaker Jones appointed conference comrittee who tonight recommended an acceptance of the Sona,e's if sures. The s6 men got angry and claimed the committee did not ref ct the sentiment of the majority of the house, and MT. Cooper of Colton moved that the house proceed under one Of its rules to elect q committee. This was carried by vote of 45 to A, whereupon the speaker construing it To be vote of want of confidence immediately left the chair and rendered his resignation. Great confusion followed.
 The house unanimously voted not to oe- cept his resignation, but he would not at first rec )nsider and ,ft the hall. Subse- auently Mir. Cooper withdrew the offen- sive resolution, and u series of complimeu. tary resolutions were passed and sent to MT. Jones through committee of the house, and he returned to the chair and harmony was restored.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
YET A MYSTERY.
The Murderer of James r. Thornton May Never Be Known-Autopsy Held d-Coroner's Jury
 Empaneled.

The mystery of the murder of James F. Thornton, full account of which was given in yesterdays AGE HERALD, is as dark as ever, and it is hardly probably that his murderers will ever be run to earth, although officers are at work on the case.
 The only shadow of clue so far obtained is that two negroes, good description of whom has not yet been obtained, were seen near the place shortly before the heinous crime is supposed to have been committed. The last seen of these negroes was when they were going in the direction of Pratt mines. Some claim that the cow ardly det was the work of the desperado who has been smashing windows in the city, robbing gun stores and raising cain generally, but tbis is only surmise and talk.
 An autopsy was held yesterday morning, and the following verdict rendered by Dr. Gllespy: ''Dtath was caused by bullet, which entered his neck just above the left collar bone, passing backward and to the right, striking the spinal cord, after which 1t deflected 10 the right and lodged under the skin over the right shoulder blade.'
 Coroner Dusenbsrry has empaneled A jury, and will begin an investigation Mon- day morning. This was to have been done yesterday, but evidence in the case had not been worked up to point where anything could be accomplished in an inquest. In the meantime the remains of the murdered man are on a slab at Warner & Smiley's.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23

the Nicaragua canal bill, but said that he would not impose on the good nature of the senator's and would let the matter stand until after the he. .idays.
 MT. Lodge, republican, of Massach setts, offered T resol ution, which went over, in siructing the secretary of the navy t0 in- form the senate why all United States ships of war have been withdrawn from the Hawaiian states and whether, in view of the interes, Of be United States au of cit izens of the United States in those islands, q ship ot var of the United States should not have been stationed and retained at Honolulu.
 brief executive session was held and then the senate, at 1:45 o'clock, adjourned until Ih lrsday. January 5.
 SENATE coNFIRMArIoN.
 The senate today confirmed the nomina- .tion of Charles H. Mansur of Missouri as- sistant comptroller of the treasury.
 JUDGE cLARKE's CASE.
 Several Tennessee gentlemen called today upon Attorney General Oln-y in regard 10 the charges against Judge Clarke, recently nominated aud confirmed to be United States district judge for the Eastern and Middle districts of Tennessee, but whose confirmation had been reconsldered. The charges consist of uuprofessonai conduct on the part of Judge Clarke, wko was coun- sel in casa beiLre Judge Key the pr sent judge of the same districts. Judge Key has
 
 Key1 is entirely familiar with the record of the case, aud there has been no uuproies- sionaI conduct on tbe part of Judge Clarke. The gentlemen had hearing before the judiciary committee, but no quorum was present and nothing was done- They in- formed the individual members of the committee it would be shown by the friends of Judge Clarke that there is noth- ing in the charges. They court the fullest investigation and have left request that the judiciary committee appoint sub committee to go to Chattanooga and per. sonally examine the records of the court.
 The peculiar situation of the case is that Judge Clarke was confirmed by the senate upon Senator Harris personal assurances that there could be no objection to tho nominee, but upon notice from Attorney General Olney Of the filing of charges the notice to the president Of Clarke's coufirma- tion was recalled, the matter thus being left entirely with the judiciary commitee and out of the control of the president. Nothing will be done, however, until the reassemblng Of the senate after the holi- days.
 ONE OF HoKE's APPOINTMENTS.
 Secretary Smith has appointed Robert l.. Berner of Forsyth, Ga, as special com missioner to adjust the DesMoines land grant claims, under the law of August IS, 1891
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
A ROYAL RECEPTION Rendered Grover Cleveland by the
 Citizens of Georgetown.
THE CITY GAILY DECORATED
And the Winyah Society Hall a Bower of Beauty and
 Splendor.

GEORGETOWN, s. C.. Dec. 22.-rhe sea coast people of South Carolina have always been noted for their hospitable spirit. Georgetown entered with enthusiasm into the project of entertaining the president of the United States. Nothing whick the means of the people permitted was lacking to show their appreciation of Mir. Cieve- land and their recognition of the sports man. like compliment be had paid to their woods aud waters. The principal streets of the town were decorated with flags and festoons, and the houses bore banners em- blazoned with emblems of welcome. The shipping in the San,pit river was gaily decorated.
 The ladies devoted two days to make the hall of Winyah Indigo society, an ancient organization dating back to early colonial days, bower of beauty. The reception aud lunch were to be given in this build ing and the inner and ou.er halls were dec orated with exc ouisite taste. Big palmetto trees bedded in gray Spanish moss occu- pied the corners, while arches and festoons of cedar, palmetto-gray moss and glossy leayed evergreens dashed with crimson color were against the walls. National flags were prominent. The national colors dropped against the palmetto trees.
 Al 12:40 o'clock the president arrived on the WlStarla ana landed aC the CarOllna Steamboat company wharf to the welcome of verybody in the city. He and his party were met by Mayor Morgan and the execu- tive committee of the Palmetto club and were driven in open carriages through the principal streets to Winyah Indigo sOciety's 8 hall. Here the ladies' committee was in- troduced to him and the president seemed pleased. The reception lasted until 3 clock. At that hour the inner halls were entered, where lunch was rendered by the Palmetto club.
 The party were seated at center table, which was surmounted by a canopy of crimson bunting, trimmed with gray moss and holding in the center bell of snow white camelias. The officers of the club sat with him. Tbe rest Of the company were served from buffets.
 At 3:45 clock the presidential party was escorted to the railroad station and lett at i o'clock on special train for Lanes, where the Wildwood will be attached to the fast mail train of the Atlantic Coast Line north bound.
 At the station of the Georgetown and Western railway special platform was erected and beautifully decorated. Along this the president passed to his car after the reception was over on carpet of pine needles and under arches of palmetto.
 The president expressed himself as hay ing enjoyed his visit greatly, and also as highly appreciating the unob.rusive and unexacting courtesy which has been shown him. The weather was delightful.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
EIGH1Y-NINrH DINNER
OF THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY AND THOSE
 WHO MADE ADDRESSES.

OF THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY AND THOSE
 WHO MADE ADDRESSES.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The eighty ninth annual dinner ot lhe New England society, which was held this evening at. t.Sperry's, eclipsed most of its predecessors in bril- la cy. The large banqueting hall was set for 400 covers, the arrangement being one large table with many smaller ones. With the exception of the main table, on which at intervals there were banks of roses, there were n decorations.
 E. Roth presided, and seated with him at the main table were Henry Watterson, Charles A. Boutelle, Mai. Gen. Nell son A. Miles, John Dalsell, Chauncy Depew, James c. Carter and Cornelius N. Bliss. Among other prominent guests were ,th E. Thomas, Collis P. Hunting ton and John Il. lnmaD.
 The orators were Congressman Boutelle of Maine, who spoke upon 'The Puritan Leaven in American Character" Dr. Ed win c. Bolle, on '.Plyipouth Rock of the Puritan Foundation;" Congressman Dal- sell, on "rhe Pilgrim of Today" and Henry Watterson, ''The Puritan and the Cavalier D
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
HOWARD SHUT OUT. The Lookout Boys Too Much for
 Them. TEN TO NOTHING THE SCORE SeWell Has His Leg Broken-A Snappy Game in the
 Last Half.
TEN TO NOTHING THE SCORE

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. sS2.-lSpe- cial. 1.-The football contest here today be- tween the Howard college eleven and the Chattanooga Athlstic club went 10 the lat ter by score of 10 to 0. The coilegians were clearly out-classed by the town players, and in runners were par ricularly deficient.
 Howard won the toss and chose the south goal vi h the wind to their backs. The Athletics started the ball with fifty yard kick by Camp, Birmingham getting it and advancing fifteen yards, but Chatta- nooga took the ball on down and B. Gar denhire carried it to a touchdown. Time, 8 minutes, failing to kick goal.
 The Alabamas led off with a kick. The ball was constantly in Towards territory, for Chattanooga by Tricks, whose kick out for fair catch was fumbled by Wheeler. Score, to nothing. Time, 15 minutes.
 The visitors here did some snappy play ing, driving the ball for thirty yards, but Chattanooga secured it, and on Howard 8 thirty-yard line Tricks tried for goal, but the play was disallowed as an off side. Birmingham now forced the ball to within one yard of the Athletics goal, which was saved by long punt of Nicklius.
 In the second half Sewell's leg was broken at the ankle and he was removed from the held under physician care. Nagles, at center, refused to play after this loss and Chattanooga loaned Howard a man to fill his place.
 The balance of the game In the remainder of this half was in regular seesaw fashion the only advantage being gained when Cal lahan made pretty catch behind the goal line of Nicklin's punt, but was forced to a safety. Score, 10 to 0, in favor of Chat tapooga.
 Burton, Callahan and Hughes made the star plays for Howard.
 Average weghts-Athletics, 14S; How n rd collage 150
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
MILITARY DEGRADATION.

CAPTAIN DREYFUs SOLD SPECIFICATIONS
 AND IS SENTENCED FOR LIFE.
 PARIS, Dec. 22.-The trial of Capt. Albert Dreyfus, charged with having sold plans of Notifications and other government se- crets to foreign agents, was concluded to- day. The court martial found him guilty on all the charges and he was sentenced to the maximum penalty for his crime. The sentence was that he be confined in some fortified place for the term Of his natural life and suffer degradation of all military rank and his honors. This has been the maximum penalty for traitors ever since capital punishment, in times of peace, was abolished in the army. Dreyfus will have twenty four hours in which to dtmaod re- vision of the decision.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
THE JURY CAN'T AGREE
ARD THE POODLE ALDERMEN STILL IN
 nnJrpr oIr IT Drsr-Ir

DOUBT OF THE RESULT.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 22.-Tne case of the poodle couucilmen, Kane and Thritfilly, was submitted to the jury without argu- ment. The jury are unable to agree, and are reported to stand nine for conviction and three for acquitil. Court a ijourne1 until Monday, but the judge will receive verdict at any time. The jury have been locked up and at 10:30 o'clocx are reported to have gone to bed.
 tis hardly probable that verdict will be reached and on Monday in all proba biity, in case of continued disagreement, the 1ury will be discharged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
DRIvEN our WIrH A PISTOL.

I ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 22.-Capt. Amos
 Baker, clerk of the police court. and a |friend named Hall, today entered the pri-
 vale office of Capt. James w. English, and
 demanded a private letter of him. Captain
 English is president of the Amerlc,n bank ing and Trust company, and chairman of the board Of police commissioners. The private letter demanded was written by
 referred 10 Baker. English refused 10 sur render the letter. Baker and Hall de
 nouDced the detective force, declaring it 10
 be as rotten as New York's. Captain
 English pulled pistol from his private office md drove his callers out, threaten iup 10 kill Ihem il they di 1 not lenVe.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
IMMIGRANTS FOR DALLAS.

! SELMA, Dec. 22.-[Special. l-It seems that genuine wave of immigration has started from Iowa to Dallas county. Six families, the heads of which are all sturdy. honest hard working fellows, have already settled in the neighborhood Of Marion Junction, and three more families are expected to come from Iowa to that neigh borhood soon.
 News reached the city yesterday that four families from Tennessee had bought the Loyeless farm, at Brown's station, and would divide it among them. This farm contains 1920 acres, and will give each @ plenty and to spare.
 By a little concert of action on the part or our farmers this county could all be settled m with northern and western farmers, who would make us good citizens.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
SHERIFF BRoWARD REMOVED
BECAUSE HE APPOINTED DEPUTIES TO IN-
 FIRE FAIR ELECTIONS.

BECAUSE HE APPOINTED DEPUTIES TO lN-
 SURE FAIR ELECTIONS.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 22.-SheriH N. B. Broward of this (Duvall county was removed from office today by Governor Mitchell and R. Fleming Bowden ap- pointed to the position. Broward's re- moval grows out of the fight between the democratic factions at the state election in October. The faction which controlled the election machinery boasted they intended to steal the election, and Sheriff Broward appointed deputies to watch the inspectors of election and see that there was a free ballot and honest count. Charges were preferred against Broward for this and to- day Governor Mitchell, who belongs to the faction controlling the election machinery, removed the sheriff. There is great indig nation in Jacksonville over the governer's action.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
POLICE PICKINGS.

Charles Ray, an escape from the mines at Coal Creek, was arrested last night and locked up in the police station by Officer Armstrong.
 E. s. Dexter, a newsdealer. was arrested last night by Officer Gambill for violating section 561 of the city code. The arrest was made upon the allegation that Dexter had sold the Kansas City Sunday Sun.
 John Brady and Pat Murphy, two whfte boys, were arrested last night by Omcers Gambii and Wiggins for the larceny 7 shoes from the store of the Birmingh1 Shoe company.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
OVER LOADED STEAMER SUNK.
THE CAPTAIN AND NEGRO LOSE THEIR
 IIVES

THE CAPTAIN AND NEGRO LOSE THEIR
 LIVES.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 22.-Capt. Lawrence W. Waits, a well-known steam boat man, and Charles Green, a colored deck hand, were drowned today in the St. Johns river, about four miles above this city. The two men and Henry Hart, the engineer, were on the little steamer Active, which was over loaded with oranges. The steamer filled and sank to the bottom just as the men got into lifeboat. The suc- ton of the sinking steamer capsiza ad the boat and the captain and Green were drowned. Hart reached the shore and walked to town. The bodies have not been recovered yet.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-12-23
WITH THE WHEELMEN.

The Birmingham wheelmsn are making
 preparations for an amateur bicycle enter tain meni, which will be given in about len days. Mr. A. M. Giliett and the Gillett family are here, and will take part
 infaucy cycle riding, which will be an i'm
 portant feature of the eentertalnmsnt. This ciab will hold meeting tonight and ap- poi nt com mittee to go before Mayor Van
 Hoo ,e and the board of aldermen to pro- test against the proposed bicycle tax.