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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13

The forty second annua! meeting of
the State Historical society Of Wis,
consn will be held In Madison, Thurs
day evening, Dec. H., President John
Johnson, occupying the chair. In al
dition to the usual administrative and
financial reports, Vice President
Butler will read u paper on Early
Shipping on Lake Superior" the fol
lowing monographs will be presented
by title: "Tho Helena owls. Shot
Tower; and Historical Sketch by Grin
&. Libby, and 1.-THE Free.soi Party
in Wisconsin" by Theodore G. smith.
a meeting of the Executive com
mittec will follow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13

At u meeting Of the bar OF the
Fifth judicial circuit, at which George
Clementson was chosen chairman, aud
G. w. McIlhon, secretary, Calvert
Spensley, +. A. Orton and 5. w. Reese
were appointed ~ committee to pre-
pare resolutions on the death Of Moses
M. Strong, to be presented to the
court ut some term Of court to be held
in the circuit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13
1t has been settled that there will be

1t has been settled that there will be
no military display at the inaugur,
alton Of Gov Upham. The expense
of transporting twelve companies Of
the National Guard to Madison and
caring for them would amount to
severel thousand dollars. Four years
ago Gov. Peck was inaugurated with
out any military display and the
precedent will be followed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13

The Milwaukee journal remarks
Germany proposes to lay heavy
tax on imports of cotton seed oil, thus
giving the people of this country an
other taste of the protective system.
Bnt why should not Germany tax our
exports? We tax hers and II portion Of
our people claim that to be the only
road to national prosperity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13

Mr.. Springer, chairman OF the com
mittee on banking and currency
introduced in the house on Tuesday
Secretary Carlsle's bill providing fol-
currency reform. From the press
correspondence It's speedy passage by
the house seems probable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13

The members Of the Southern Wis
consin Poultry association have decid-
ed to not hold a show this season,
owing to inability of many of the
most prominent members to devote
the necessary time and attention to
make show success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13

The Providence Daily Journal says;
ut Is encouraging to note in these
dull times that the largest retail cloth
ing establishment of this city is able
to report that the business for the
month of November has been larger
than any month in any year since
1869. 1t must also be noted that
never before have our wooden mills
been able to turn ont such high
grade Of goods ut SO low cost.
Warm clothing seems now in reach Of
all and is we can only retain wool on
the free list for u few years, the inn
provement In quality and lowering Of
price Will continue steadily, to the
great advantage of seller and buyer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13

The Christmas numbers OF the diff
ways, trying to Guido each other in
holiday features. Perhaps one Of the
most remarkable rs well rs the most
successful of the holiday features is in
Harper's Young People for Dec, /
the Christmas number. This is little
drama in pantomime, which is to be
acted out by young people to the &C.
compartment of descriptive music.
The play is written by Thomas Whar-
ton, is illustrated by Edward Penlleld,
and the music is by Owen Wister.
The illustrations are printed in color.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-12-13
The free pass system must go.

General John G. Black has been APP
pointed United States attorney for the
northern district Of Illinois. The ap-
pointment Is an excellent one.
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
80 NsN,s eRFkT WOE

Tammanv's defeat in the New York munici-
pal elections is the worst that corrupt poltii-
cal organization has ever received. Any other
result than defeat was inconceivable, but that
the popular condemnation Of Tammany mis-
rule should be SO emphatic and so overwhelm-
ing is a surprise even to those who were most
confident that something was about 10 drop
heavily on the head OF the Tiger.
For the staggering blow struck at Tam
many. New York must thank DR.. ParGhurst,
who has fought, almost alone and single
handed one OF the most yenal and powerful
political cabals known to history. II was a
gigantic work that Dr. Parkhurst LAID out
for himself 10 do. Few men would have had
the courage TO attempt what he did. much
less the energy and perseverance to carry it
70 a fruitful conclusion. Every possible OBJ
stacle lay in his path; every possible device
was resorted 10 for his Illustration and de-
feat. It was a remarkable warfare-a single
pulpiteer against a whole city full Of corrup-
tionlsts. blocking all the avenues Of inquiry
and reform.
Were DR.. Parkhurst in public life his
achievement would be personal triumph
that would inevitably carry him on to higher
honors. As 1t is, the personal triumph is none
the less. and DR.. parkhurst has the great re-
ward Of having. in his capacity Of citizen
done a magnificent work for the people Of
New York such citizens, gsuch moral leaders
as DR.. parkhurst. are the great need Of the
hour in every municipality.
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
How lie Worked His Dad.


"Have you carefully considered all that I
have said, my boy?" asked the old gentle
man the day after he had given his son little
fatherly advice.
"Yes, father" replied the young man,
meekly.
You are getting near the age at which
young man naturally begins to look around
for a wife. and don't want you to make a
mistake"
"I'll try not to, father"
mo butterflies of fashion. my boy, but a
girl Of some solid worth-one who has some
practical accomplishments"
Eyes. father
"Neyer mind the piano playing and Del
sarte lessons; never mind the dancing and the
small talk. When you find a girl who can
COOK, my boy, it viii be time to think OF mar
rying. When you find a girl who can make
up her own bed, knows how to set the table
without forgetting something. is able to put
up the preserves. and, above all, is good at
sewing 20 in and win her, my boy, and you
will have my blessing"
Il have resolved. father to seek such wife
as you describe" said the young man. with
determination II see the folly of seeking
wife in society. will 90 to an intelligence
Office this afternoon and see II can find one
that will answer. And then I'll have mother
call on her iInd-and-"
Young man, I'll break your neck in about
q minutei"
But you said"
"Never mind what said; I've changed nv
mind. Judge.
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
The Monkey and the nnr

Jeremiah's Qhe monkey's) greatest and
most remarkable feat was stealing dog The
animal was not valuable one, for it was
only common black Parlah or village dog;
but though jeremiah did not display much
taste for canine beauty, he was a good Judge
OF canine character. for Kalu was tho sweetest
tempered of slaves and play-fellows to him.
When Jeremiahs master was moving from
one station to another the monkey. then quite
q Young thing was sent to march with the
syces and the horses and a new English dog
cart.
L was thought that in the latter Jeremiah
might ride. as his tender years seemed to
unfit him for a long march. However he
had not gone far before two buttons were
twisted off the cushions, n hole bitten in the
cloth and the monkeys little hand Uusi3v en-
gagged IN drawing out handiuls the stuff
fing. jeremiah was therefore con iemned to
walk, and very weary little monkey. dusty
and thirsty. arrived at the end of the long
days march. And apparentIy-for one can
only guess at the process of an animals mind
Jeremiah thought 1t over and decided it
was not good enough.
He was well and amply supplied with food,
and the men noticed that he chose a black
dog out OF the crowds that hung about the
camp and offered it part OF his evening neal
The next day the dog followed the march
and the monkey beguiling him within reach
OF his chain jumped on his back. n proceed
ing the dog in no way resented. Every day
the same thing was repeated, and jeremiah
rode the whole OF the remaining eighty miles,
the syces Icing highly delighted at his sharp
ness. At night jeremiah fed Kaiu with part
of his own supper and slept curled up near
his friend. The two had a game of play in
the mornings and as the march began Jere-
miah, apparently to the satisfaction of the
dog, mounted his steed as matter Of course
The Spectator.
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
CLUES AVID TIE HOME.

It is announced as one Of the evidences OF
the emancipation Of women IN England that
not only have they entered the political arena
and become conspicuous in many business
avocations hitherto monopolized by men. but
they have also attained larger measure of
social freedom by establishing their own
particular clubs. Here their male friends
may come orly by special invitation, and here
they themselves smoke and drink and gamble
without let. hindrance or interruption.
No reasonable objection can be raised
against that emancipation of woman which
grants her larger liberty and better oppor-
tanities in choosing her way IN life If she
wishes to be independent OF any ones sup
port: II she feels within her the strength and
the desire 60 carve out her own fortune; or if
necessity and circumstances force her to rely
upon her own efforts in securing a livelihood.
not only should not even a straw be laid in
her way, but she ought to be encouraged in
every possible manner.
Different, however, is it with the removal
OF those social barriers which induce her TO
forsake the home life and abandon its pleas
ures and comforts for the meretricious at
fractions Of the clubroom. The atmosphere
Of the club is not conducive TO domestic hap
piness, either for man or for woman. The
uulJiplication OF clubs for men is fact
rather to be deplored than commended. They
tend 10 wean a man away from his home and
many family wreck can be traced directly
TO their influences
EtIt were better by far if the social emancipa-
tion Of women, either in England or in the
United Ststes-where. in some cities. clubs for
women are also beginning to spring up-had
manifested Itself by seeking 10 diminish the
number of mems clubs instead Of endeayor-
ing to go and DO likewise"
u Or married woman there is no club
room so conducive to her health. happiness.
and comfort as her home; and unmarried
women ought 10 be able to find more con-
genial diversions than those afforded by
smoking cigarettes or betting on horse races.
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
PLEASED WITH THE RESULT
Post election Boom in Prices Marked
the Day in Wall Street.
no MORE TARIFF TINKERING
turns by speculators-Rejoi Over the
Check to the Growth of Populism-Market
Closed Strong, Buoyant, and Higher.

NEW York, Nov. THE speculation on the
stock exchange this morning was marked by
a strong tone and there was good buying
throughout the entire list. 1t was very evil
dent that Wall street was satisfied with the
elections and believes that the Republican
success Will be followed by a revival of trade
and general business improvement through
out the country.
The significance OF the result from a specu-
lative point OF view is that it makes it certain,
as the street reads the situation, that for the
present Lo Mountaineering will be INDUCED in
with It's disturbing influences in the CONNER
cial community, and that the downfall of the
PopullstS in the West checks the growth of
an agitation which had already become pow
erful enough to be hurtfui 10 business inter
ests by reason of attacking the STABILITY Of
our monetary system and tending toward in
hatiOnism.
With these views, firmly fixed majority
OF the traders on the exchange went on the
board as buyers, and their purchases sent
prices up with a rush.
In the first fifteen minutes Sugar rose 21E.
Burlington Delaware and Hudson and
New Jersey Central "a Cotton Oil l. Denver
aud Rio Grande II, do. pld. /, Lake Eris
and Western pfd. 81. Minneapolis and St.
Louis pfd. !, Lead pfd. ~, Delaware and
Lackawanna 2, Consolidated. Gas 25s, and
other active shares sS0I the latter st. Paul,
New York Central and Louisville and Nash
vile
At the higher figures some operators who
had acquired lines Of stocks at the lower fig
ures of last week undertook TO realize profits
with the result first OF checking the advance
and then of breaking prices 1sa25s per cent =,
the latter Sugar, 81 New Jersey Central,
Is; Burlington, II; Western Union, Lacka-
wanna, Delaware and Hudson. 4: Ncrth-
west, 1; Chicago Gas and Baltimore and
Ohio. Is; Consolidated Gas and Lake Shore.
q; st. Paul. Rock Island, Louisville and
Nashville and Lead and a smaller fraction
otherwise.
The vote in favor OF the proposed rapid
transit project induced raid on the stock Of
the company, which gave way 2l5 per cent
Wheeling and Lake Erie preferred. which
had risen Is. receded 2, and the common,
which had advanced ~ 1t was not until
about O'Clock that the market recovered
from this depression, but after 80 there was
n steadylng OF the speculation which grew
into heavy purchasing movement around
delivery hour.
Speculation became active and buoyant.
and there 5 sharp appreciation in values
which cont nueI to the close the market fin
ish,ng up strong and buoyant.
The bond market evinced the same strong
tone, which moved prices in the share list,
and prices generally advanced throughout the
day. There was very heavy buying OF the
leading mortga- es. the transactions for the
day reaching the unusually large total of
-, ,250,0U0.
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
IMPOSING uPor COON rs-uRF-


There never was more hospitGble and
kindly disposed population than that OF the
District OF Columbia. The hands and hearts
OF our people are always open TO every un-
fortunate. male or female. who may chance
10 come TO the city and lie in distress. Aid is
freely and ungrudgIngly extended. Still q
line ought TO be drawn somewhere.
a proper ground for objection against an
undue and unjust increase in the number Of
unfouunates is found in the constantly en-
larging number Of betrayed women and in
sane persons from the neighboring States Of
Maryland and Virginia, who find their way
70 this city and become a burden upon its
people aud its charitable institutions. Why
this should be the case with Maryland is
somewhat pulling, because Baltimore is
well provided with hospitals. 'maternites. :"
and places where demented persons can be
cased for.
Il is different with Virginia. Its hospitals
for he insane are crowded to such an extent
that admission for new patients can be Sc
cured with difficulty, and unless their friends
have the means 10 place them in scme pri-
vate establishment, they have to hnger IN the
county iails until room can he made for them
in the excellenuy equipped and admirably
managed asylums Of the State. As for lying
in-hosFitais, where patients are treated free
OF charge, Virginia has none Here then is
a reason why the unfortunates Of these two
classes dnd their way into the District Of Co
lumbia.
While every consideration should be had
for the dictates Of humanity and charity. the
people Of the District should not be over
taxed. They have burdens enough OF their
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
TRANSIT OF MERCURY.

Interesting Astronomical Phenomenon
Scheduled TO Occur on Saturday
Preparations are now being made at the
Naval Observatory for the observation of the
transit OF Mercury over the disc Of the sun,
which will occur on Saturday next. 4 transit
house has been built. and forty-ioot photo
heliograph has been put in place Tor the pur
pose of taking photographs OF ofthetransit in its
va ions stages. Il atmospheric and other con-
ditions are favorable it IS expected to secure
about 30 negatives.
Tho coming transit of Mercury will be
visible throughout the United States. but the
planet is too small 10 be seen on the sun
disc by the naked eye. An opera glass viii
render it visible though q satisfactory OBJ
servation cannot be obtained save through
telescope Of AZ least three inches aperture.
Amateur observers using an opera-g!ass or
field glass shonld not neglect to protect their
eyes with colored or smoked glass.
All the four contacts of Mercury with the
suns disc will be visible throughout the
United States, except in Maine aud the north
eastern parts of New Hampshire and YER
mont. where the sun viii set before the third
and fourth contacts and in Alaska. where
the first and second contacts viii occur be-
fore sunrise. IN the northeastern States the
sun will be low at the end OF The transit and
in Alaska il viii be low in the beginning. but
in all other parts OF the country the condi-
ti0ns will be favorable for observing the
whole transit.
IN Washington the first contact win occur
at l0h. 55m. 45s.. or a few minutes before II
O'Clock in the morning and the last contact
at An. 12m. 6s., or at twelve minutes past
ia the afternoon.
The accurate observation of this transit is
considered by astronomers to he OF great lm-
portance, partly for the sake OF proving
the elements OF Mercury. and partly because
it IS one Of the few phenomena available for
testing the uniformity OF the earth's diurnal
rotation.
The Naval Observatory has sent out circu-
lars of instruction to Observers in all parts of
the country from which the data given above
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
TWO TOPEKA "REMINISCENCES.
A Telegraph Pole That Became a Tree, and
a Peculiar Sign.

A Telegraph Pole That Became a Tree, and
PECULIAR Sign.
''There We're two features of Topeka fifteen
years ago that always particularly interested
me- said the reformed Jayhawker. "One
was the great cottonwood tree that stood
within the sidewalk line in Kansas avenue.
between Fifth and Sixth streets, one of the
most active business quarters OF the city.
Its history, confirmed by all old residents.
was that il had originally been a telegraph
pole. set there when the wires first came TO
the city. and. ignoring the purpose the line
men had in view, and feeling itself planted in
fertile Kansas soil, took root. put forth
branches. and. like TCpsy, "growed" It's
foliage darkenei several office and store
fronts. and its branches in their exuberant
growth were constantly threatening 10 break
window glass and push down walls. hut. the
sentiment in favor OF its preservation was so
strong that it was protected unil through de-
cay il became necessary TO cut il iown.
The other thing which struck my fancy
was the sign. on Kansas avenue. in front OF
an establishment for cleaning and dying
clothes, which read:
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
New York Grain and Produce.


NEW YORK, Nov 7-FlOur-Receipts, 62,20O
bbls.; exports, $500 bbls; sales, 5000 pkes
Market firm and fairy active; good demand for
spring patents and bakers, but quiet for wint-
Wheat-Receipts, 2a6,2OO bu.; exports, 10000
bu: slIes > ) 0,0O0 bu. futures; l6,OJO bu spot;
spot weaker No. . red store and elevator. 5b54a
3d.: afioat :, a511z: O. b. SIS: No l North
ern. 65Zs delivered: No. hard, 611s delivered Up
tiOns opened nrmer on local covering ana flrin
cables, but soon yielded to good foreign seilns
70 which was later added a lot OF long WneaL
Prices declined sharply and remained generally
weak all day, clCs NC At 9sa14 net decIihe. 20
? red JanUa 3. closed, .. March, 0JaoD I5,lo,
closed, 60. May, 6IasaG2{S. closed, 6l$s; No
yember closed 5614; Decem Der, 81 l-l6a5s, closed
57lk
Corn-Receipts, 1890 bu.; exports, 200 bu-;
sales 220 900 bu futures: spot dull No = 81; ele-
vator 5Sl6a53. afloat ungraded mixed. 56ft51 de-
Hyered Rejected, new, 5515a56 afioat option
market opened hrmer on the snow and q a n
west but reacted with wheat, and was weak al
day, closing at a9s net decline; January, SIS
a54al. closed 5ils: Nay, 5iasaj5, closed 545s;
November. j1a51ts, closed 51i december 'ot4a a00-
16 closed 552.
@oats-Receipts, rs, 600 bu.: exports, 500 bu;
sales, - 900 bu futures, 5ltCO bu. spot spot
easy: No ?, 329Sa33. y O. 2deiivered, S54 4a4; No 3
81 No. , white. 1854; No. white, 81; track white
Western, 36a40. track VIII state, aba4u- Opu'
market was governed by CO n all ay aud closed
at p decline. January closed 34ls; February
closed 80. Nay, 3tl4 a3516 closed 5b14; November
ClOSeu DtCtill Af-i 9ti-rlTs NAo70-
Butter-FIrm: Western dairy, llaI5; do.
creamery, l5a2i: do factory, lOal4; Elgins,
23lS; imitation creamery, 13alS; State dairy, l3a
22ls do. creamery, l7a&3la-
Cheese-tirm; large. saI05s; small, slsall; part
skins. 81 IA: full skims.2l5a3.
Eggs-Quiet; state and Peunylvania' %3e@i; Ice
house, 15s17-receipts. 1921 pckgs; Western
fresh. l7a221S: cases, 3O0a250
Coffee-Options steady at 5alO points decline
Weak cables. rallied later On the elet ton sent-
ment and scarcity Of sellers Closed firm at
Is 70 40 p0ins advance Sales, 1880 bags. in
cluding November. 13 5Oa15. -: Decem Der, II Boa
y 20: January. II. .9jal2I0; March, ll.25all5O;
May, IL 10a1l30
Sugar-Raw steady Sales, 5000 bags. Mus
cavado, SO test, = 9-l6: 1850 bags Braziis, ST
test, 2SG
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
OHkS & COMPANY
u PENN. AVE AND 7TH STREET.

sales, 9Os barrels Wheat easy-spot, 559sa5524;
November, So. .a55J{; December, j59za565s; J n
uary, 575sa57s; May, tIa6lA; steamer No :,
red 50 bid-rec ipts, 44536 bushels; shipments,
$1,000 bushels. stock, 1t0j,slf bushels sales
$4,000 bushels milling wheat by sample, 5b1a.
Corn easy--year, So, ,a52 q. January, 5ll4 bid
receipts, 12,0J0 bushels; stock, l5,si9 bushels;
sales 900 bushels: Southern white corn, 4oa5s1a
do yellow 46LEa53LS Oats steady-NO. white
Western 34I6a35; No : NJ xed Western, 32a3-16-
receipts, 1.7g1 bushels stock. l93,s95 bushe Is
Rye dull-No ?. 52a52ls-teceip 8, 1854 bushels:
stock 292O0 bushels lay steady-GOod TO
choice timothy, I2O9al25O Grain freights
quiet but firm. sugar, butter, eggs, and cheese
firm, unchanged
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
New York Cotton.
Live Stock Market.

NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-Beeyes-Receipts = two
Us, 2,1G2 head; So cars on sale; firm and active
Native steers, poor to prime, 3.2ja5 2 per 100
pounds; oxen, : COATES; Dulis 9Oa3.OO dry cows,
140a2,60. European cables quote American
steers at 9alU{4c per pound, dressed weight;
refrigerator beef at 7a9c per pound Exports
to-day, 2.622 quarters Of eef- Calves-ReCeipts,
two days, 1.235; mar ket firm and higher. Neals,
75a3 25: Western calves 3O0a4O0 Sheep and
lamts-Receipts, two days, 1884 head; 80 cars
on sale; active and 1ic per pound higher. Sheep,
poor TO prime 20Gs35 so per 100 pounds Lambs,
common 20 choice, 3.50a41 80. EOgs-beteipts,
two days, 1851 head; steady at 455a5.lG per 20
pounds for extreme weights
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
FEEDING A MODERN SCIENTIST.

Placid am, content, serene,
] take my slab Of gypsum bread,
And chunks OF ole0maTgarine
Upon its tGsteless sides spread
The egg eat was never laid
BY any cacklinc, teathered hen;
But iTtm m the Lord knows what It's mads
IA Newark by pnfeathered men,
] wash my simple breakfast down
With fragrant chicory so cheap,
Or with The est Jack tea IN town
Dried willow leayes-I calmly sleep.
But If from mans vile arts fee
And drink pure water from the pump,
gulp down infUsoriB,
And lideaus rotatoriR.
And wigglinC polygastricR,
And Shiny diatomaceR,
And hard-sheIled orphryocercinB,
And doubled barreleG kolpodR,
Non-iorirated ambroeilR,
And various animalculR;
0i middle. high, and low degree;
FOR nature 5ust beats all creation
In multiplied adulteFation.
-Joseph A. Chapieau in the Boston Herald
The Washington times., 1894-11-08
Livernool COTTON Market.

quiet. Prices favor buyers. American mid
ding, S1sd. Tie sales of the day were
10000 bales, Of which 900 were for speculation
and export, and included $500 Amefi an. Re-
ceipts, $4,000 bales, including IL 100 American.
Futures opened quiet with a moderate de-
mand and closed quiet American mid
ding. m. C, November, ? e3-6la3; No.
vember and December, , 63-64a3; Decem-
Der and January, 3a3 1-54; January and
February, 2-64 sellers; February and
March, 3-64a3 4-64; March and April, 5-64
buyers; April and May, 7-6l value; May and
June. S-64a3 g-64: June and July, 1D-64a
ll-64; July and August, 12-6ia3 1854