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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
TO TAKE A NOVEL TRIP.
Boston Athlete to Circle the Globe
and Earn $4,000.

Boston, Mass, Jan. pa member
Of the Boston Athletic association and
ex-Harvard man has wagered that he
will circle the globe in the space Of
one year, starting without clothes Or
money.
Feb. % Paul Jones will begin to
protect his wager. His legal name will
not at present be divulged, but mem
bcrs of the B. A. c.. of which he is a
member. know him we'll, and an inter
eSted gathering Of lovers of adventure
and speculation will witness the be
ginning Of the unique undertaking.
On the day set Jones must present
himself ut the club house, enter a
room and strip to the skin. 1t is stipu-
lated that he shall neither ask for nor
receive money, but for any services
rendered, such as backing shoes or
brushing hats and coats for the club
members. he may take whatever they
are inclined to offer. BY services of
this kind he hopes to earn enough 10
buy 4 bathing outfit or 4 suit of
'land downs" in which to leave the
club house.
Once on the street Mr. Jones proposes
to sell papers, run errandS, or do any
thing that comes his way. II will be
hustle from the call of time Mr.. Jones
is persistent young man and looks
upon 5000 as Il small amount and in
spite of the difficulties to be encount-
cred by a moneyleSs man on such a
hn
back in Boston one year from the time
he started with every dollar Of the
$1,000 in his possession
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
DR.. TALMAGE RESIGNS.
To Leave Brooklyn Tabernacle-Has
Preached Twenty five Years.

New York, Jan. 22.-The Rev. DR..
r. Dewitt Taimage has resigned the
pastorate of the Brooklyn Tabernacle.
He made announcement at the opening
of the regular Sunday services last
evening. The resignation is to take eff
feet next spring. In making the an
nouncementi to the congregation DR..
Talmage said:
This coming spring I will have been
pastor of this church twenty-five years,
and q quarter of q century is long
enough for any minister to preach in
any one place. At that anniversary
I will resign this pulpit ana it will be
occupied by such person as you may
select. Though the work has been ar
duous, because Of the unparalleled
record of building three great churches,
two OF them destroyed by fire. the field
has been delightful and blessed of
God No other congregation has ever
been called TO build three churches
and I hope no other pastor will ever
be called to such an undertaking. My
plans after resignation have not been
CAopOu, put boNA ~
voice and by newspaper press as long
as my life and health are continued.
From first to last we have been a
united people and my fervant thanks
are to all the board of trustees and
elders, whether Of present or past. and
to all the congregation and to Brook
lyn. I have no vocabulary intense
enough to express my gratitude to the
newspaper press of these cities for the
generous manner in which they have
for this quarter of century. After
such long pastorate 1t Is q painful
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
SUNDAYS NEWS CONDENSED

Sara Bernhardt narrowly escaped
accidental poisoning.
Gen. Millinet, feather Of the French
army" died in Paris.
More than 10000 persons ore ont
Of work and destitute in the citv ot
New York.
Timber thieves are operating exten,
sively OH government lands in Colo
RADIO and Oklahoma.
A big fight is expected in the Iowa
legislature between the prohihtionists
and the local option men.
Lillian Russell and Signor Pcrugini
were MARI cd in Hoboken Sunday by n.
justice. It's Ills third time.
Curt MichaelS, Il Hobart, Ind, wife
beater, was driven out of the place
by party of indignant residents.
The Indiana supreme court will
soon pass upon the legislative appor-
tionment act attacked by the rcpubii-
cans.
There is nothing to indicate Il settle
ment of the deadlock in New Jersey
between the republican and democratic
senators.
clubs, bottles and stones played
prominent part at an Everson, Pa,
primary election. Two men We're bad
~ hurt.
Eighteen Of the crew Of the Brazilian
steamer Nictheroy have returned to
New York and tell stories of bru-
tality.
The midwinter fair at San Francisco
is said to present many features. with
out being copies, Of the great cXpOsi-
ton
Iowa's insurance combine has made
4 ruling which, virtually raises the
rates to owners of property and Cruises
complaint.
Thousands of people were killed by
an earthquake i'll Thibet, and among
the missing is the supreme ruler or
the Buddhists.
Physicians who attended the vic
tins of the Wann, ILL.,, disaster have
sued the county of Madison 10 re-
cover for services.
Governor Rich will investigate
frauds in connection with the canvass
Of the salaries amendment to the
Michigan constitution.
Davis faith in European interfer-
ence prevented acceptance Of Lin
coins peace proposition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
SHELL LAKE AHEAD.
Judge MaIShaH's Decision in a Mil
waukee Bank Case

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Jan, d.
Judge Marshall filed his decision in tho
case of the Merchants Exchange bank.
of Milwaukee. against the treasurer Of
the town of Shell Lake, heard here on
the 9th inst The Merchants bank
sued to recover on town order for
$4,000. This order has been placed
with the Merchants bank as collateral
security by the Shell Lake bank which
subsequently failed.
The town Of Shell Lake had de
post Of $1,000 in the bank at the time
of its failure and desired TO place that
as an Offset against the order which
the Merchants bank held. By the de-
cision Of Judge Marshall the offset was
allowed. In this way the town does
not lose anything by the failure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
IN THE MAIsTS OF TRADE.
Slight Decline in Whcat-C Closing
Prices on Change.

Chicago. Jan. 2.-Thcrc was bull
news in wheat Of the kind which uSu-
ally eXciteS the habitual supporters OF
that side TO dare the bears to do their
worst. Bull news affecting next sea
son was Intellectual as against an So
100000 bu visible Compared with
Saturdays closing price there is a de
cline of 3-Sc Corn suffered from Il
100000 bu increase in the visible.
and declined lie. Provisions were
strong and higher on lighter receipts
Of hogs than had been looked for.
Closing prices We're: Wheat, Jan.
80 IS, May GA 3-S, July 60 5-S; corn,
Jan. "a 7-S, May 80 1-s. July So 7-S;
oats, Jan. 26 5-S, May % rs, July
% 3-S; pork, Jan. 1890, May 1910;
lard, Jan I.sO, May 10; short ribs,
May 6S2 IL.
Cattle: Receipts, 1900; demand bet
ter; firm. Hogs: Receipts, 10000; 10
015c higher on heavy; mixed, 5.30M
$40; heavy. 5.450i5.60; light, J.35.
Sheep: Receipts, 1000; firmer.
New York, Jan. 22.-Thc feature Of
today's market was the speculation
in sugar shares, which were very ac-
lively traded in. The loss Of the day
was Ia on preferred and 3S on COM
mon, the general list being weak ut the
opening and a fraction lower. Early
trading was heavy, but the temper OF
speculation underwent change and
prices generally recovered. After de-
livery hour speculation became firm
and had tone to the close, the final
sales being made at an advance on
Saturdays prices. Bonds were strong.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
TWELVE-Y EAR-OLD JOHN SILVIS
A MURDERER.

Kittaning, Pa, Jan. 22.-By day
light tomorrow 12-yearold John Silvis
will have the crime of murder to
answer for. He was playing with
other boys this evening when little
Lora Green, two years old, struck
him in some childish quarrel.
Silvis whipped out revolver, saying
to his small assailant "pn fix you
now" and placing the muzzle Of the
pistol close to little Green's body,
sent a bullet through him.
The boys who saw the shooting were
so scared that they told nobody OF
the affair until the little Green boy
was nearly dead.
An examination shows that
the little fellow was shot
through a dung and with the
shock, the wound and excessive bleed
ing, the attending physicians say he
will not live through the night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26

San Francisco, Jan. 22.-An after
loon paper publishes statement that
bandits Evans and Morrill, are safely
or of the state and sailing on the high
seas free from pursuit.
Il is said that Evans sent to a friend
i'll Arizona a narrative of his adj
ventures after his escape from Jail
at Fresno. After capturing buggy,
instead Of driving out of town as was
generally supposed they did, they
drove TO q siding Of the Southern
Pacific railroad.
The bandits entered Il box car, the
door Of which had been left open by
brakeman in consideration of $40
The car had been previously stocked
with provisions.
Galveston, Texas, was reached in a
few days. From there they went to
New Orleans under care of friend
Since then news has been received that
the bandits got to sea without attract
ing any suspicion and q wide space
now separates them from tn III pur-
SuprS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26

year since. He was leading anti
snapper in 1892, and has consistently
opposed the Hill democracy in the
state and Tammany hall in city poll
tics for many years. He was mover
in the peoples municipal league and
one Of the leaders in the movement
against Judge Maynard last fall.
Mr.. Peckham is nearly sixty years
old. He is Of medium build, has iron
gray hair and iron-gray side whiskers
rs stiff as his own temperament.
Mr. Peckham's law partner, Mr. Mil
Ter. did not believe the report Of the
nomination until it was officially CON
frmed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
TO VISIT HIS WIFE'S GRAVE.
Milwaukee Sport Trying to Get Out of
Il Mexican Prison.

City Of Mexico. Jan. 22-Robert J.
Knox, Il sporting man of milwaukee,,
Wis, serving q four years sentence
here for obtaining $4,000 worth of
jewelry by forged checks, is making
another effort for rehearing on the
ground of error in both the supreme
and district courts.
An application has been made
through the American legation to Gov.
Gallaroe for permission TO leave the
prison under an escort long enough to
attend to caring for the effects of
Mrs Anna J. Knox, who died lately
at the American hospital, and to visit
the grave of his wife
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
MIR. MURPHY'S NEW JOB.
The Yale Ball Player Secured by the
New York Giants.

New York, Jan. 22.-William III.
Murphy, Yale's most famous ball
player during the last three years. was
signed yesterday afternoon by the EeW
York Baseball club to play shortstop
for the Giants the coming season. The
terms of the contract were not made
public. He will probably receive
about 800 for the season.
Murphy has been in demand by
different league clubs for the last two
years Murphy is "a years of age,
five feet three and one-half inches in
height. and weighs 125 pounds I'M
stripped. He is a compact bundle Of
nerves and muscle and excels as a
batter and base runner. He is attend.
ing the Yale law school now and will
join the Giants April I.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
LATER.
KILLED HIS TWO SISTERS.
Trial of Sensational Murder Case Be
gun at Rockford.

Rockford, ILL.,, Jan. 22.-John Hart
was placed on trial this afternoon for
the murder Of his two sisters, Mary
and Nellie, near here last September,
the former being instantly killed, the
latter being forced to swallow a fatal
dose of Paris Green.
Before her death she made a state
ment fixing the crime on her brother
The defense will be emotional insanity
1t is expected it will take several days
to secure jury.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
WHO PECKHAM IS.

New York, Jan. 22-Wheeltr H.
Peck hsa 10 is member Of the law firm
of Miller, Peckham & Dixon. He was
Informed Of his nomina ton this after
noon and he was very much surprised,
rs the honor was entirely unsolicited
He declined TO be interviewed in ref
erclcc to the matter and would not
say whether he would accept the nom
ination or not
He has never held any office except
that Of district attorney Of this county,
10 which position he was appointed by
Grover Cleveland. then governor. to
fill the uncxpired term Of John Nc
Keen, who died in ONCE Peckham
only held the position a few weeks.
when he resigned and District Attor-
ney Olney was appointed.
His father, Rufus Peckham, who is
now dead, was judge of the court Of
appeals Of this state
He was born in Albany in 1884 and
was educated at Union College He
graduated from the Columbia law
school in 1854 and went west to st.
Paul and Minneapolis, where he nrac-
ticed law until 1862 when he came
east. He then became a member Of
the firm of Miller. Stoutenburgh Il
Pcckham. which afterwards changed
to Miller 4 Peckham and since 1880
has been known as Miller. Peckham &
Dixon.
He first became prominent during
the Tweed trial, when he was aSSO-
ciate counsel on behalf of the city
He is president of the bar association
and is Il prominent anti-Snapper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
AGREE ON A REDUCTION.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 22.-At a
miners mass meeting this morning,
at which 1900 miners were repre-
scented, it was decided not to accept
the % per cent. reduction demanded
by operators but a resolution was
adopted agreeing to tender such re-
duction.
If the operators refuse to compro-
mise on this, strike will be ordered.
The Trades Assembly Of Des Moines
and the Federation Of Labor Of this
district have agreed to sustain the
miners in any action.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26

parliamentary situations. Accordingly
at $40. the committee rose ana the
house recessed until s o'clock.
The following representatives fol
lowed each other in rapid succession
with speeches on the sugar bounty
provision: Messrs. Bryan, of Ne
braska, Dingley, of Maine. Mercer, OF
Nebraska, Robertson, Of louisiana,
Washington, of Tennessee, Gillett, OF
Massachusetts, SnodgraSS, of Tennes-
see. Harter. of Ohio. Bowers, Of Cali
fornia, Hooker, of Mississippi. Washer.
of New York. Blanchard, of Louisiana,
Hainer, of Nebraska, Boatner, OF
louisiana, Payne, of New York. Nal
lory and Wilson.
The voting began at APO after a
great deal of wrangling as to the
manner in which the amendments
should be voted upon. The first vote
taken was upon Meikeljohn's amend
ment. This was defeated without d.
vision by a strict party vote.
The vote then came upon Harter's
substitute, which was lost without di-
vision. This made the vote recur upon
NcRae's original proposition to abol-
ish altogether the bounty provisions of
the Wilson bill Quite a number of
republicans. including Cannon. Hop
kins, Dalzell and Funk. voted with
the radical democrats against the
members of the committee for this
proposition 1t was carried by an
overwhelming majority 1875 to 60.
This action aboliSheS the bounty on
sugar. A vote was then taken upon
the amendment to section ISL, proyid-
ing for duty on refined sugars. Rob
inSOn'S amendment came first. To this
Warner offered his amendment and
after quite lengthy parliamentary
discussion as to the status Of the
pending amendments, by unanimous
consent breckenridge, Of Kentucky.
was allowed 10 offer Il substitute fer
tn" two amendments, placing Il uni
form duty of i cent a pound upon all
sugars below Is Dutch standard.
A vote was first taken upon Warmers
amendment and again the radical
democrats scored another signal vic
tory. The republicans declining to
vote BY vote of 1877 to So the duty
on refined sugar was abolished.
At the light session the following
mebers spoke: BrookShire, Of Indinan.
McCreary, Of Kentucky. Goldsier. of
Illinois. Broderick, Of Kansas. Hilbern.
of California;, and Avery, of Michigan.
SENATE.
Washington, Jan. 22.-In the senate
today the bill to codify and arrange all
pension laws was presented by Mr..
Palmer. Mr.. Lodge presented reso-
luton directing the civil service COM
mission to report the number and
character of cases it has considered
since March 4th in which it is alleged
the civil service regulations were VIC
lated by heads of departments OF bu-
reauS, or any officers in the United
States. The matter went over.
When the internal revenue bill, in
Guiding the income tax, was submit
ted to the ways and means committee
today Mr. Cochran endelvOred to Sc
cure delay and the democrats were
unable for some time to secure Il quo
rum to do business as the republicans
refr;lined from voting. Then Cochran
offered an amendment to the first sec
ton, but, pending consideration of it,
Il recess was taken.
The day in the senate was uneycnt-
full, and at +: 80 the upper house adj
iOurncd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
DISTRESS NOT WIDESPREAD.

Berlin, Jan. 22.-In the Reiehstag
today. DIR. Won Boetticher, secretary
OF the interior, declared that distress
onlv existed in certain industries and
it is not keen or widespread enough
to compel the government to adopt
measures for the relief Of those suffer-
ing from business depression. DR.. Won
Bcctticher denied the statement that
disturbances at Lips brewery were
fomented by police.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
oAN SUSTAIN ITSELF
M" NeCandles' Idea of the strensth
or Hawaii.

washington, Jan. 22,-Jobn No
Ii..,' VINO was member of the
committee OF safety ut Honolulu duy.
irs the revolution, was before the
.ena'e subcommittee on foreign rela-
''"ils To-Day. he sustained the action
OF the revolutionists and Minister Ste
venS.
nc Is an earnest advocate of annex
al'on' out claimed that Hawaii is rich
enough to sustain itself and that the
lntelhgent white people Of the islands
are able to govern themselves
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
RAVISHED A CHILD.
Report of a Burning at the Stake in
Missouri

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 22.-Advices
from Monet, Mo, are to the effect
that negro rapist was burned at the
stake near Verona last evening.
This is doubtless the outcome Of the
crime reported in these dispatches last
night from Aurora, Mo, which is near
Verona. Two burly negroes dragged
a 12-year-old child, daughter of man
named Joaquin, to the woods, tied her
to q tree and ravished her repeatedly
and left her where she was found later,
fearfully hurt, but able to give de-
scriptjon of her assailants.
An armed posse at once started in
pursuit with the avowed intention of
lynching the ravishers. 1t is supposed
that burning at the stake was the re-
suit
LATER.
Carthage, Mo-, Jan. 22.-Two ne
groes, believed to be the perpetrators
Of the outrage near Verona, were cap
tured at Purdy this morning. Offers
are on guard against lynching.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
SERVLA'S KING NOT DEAD.

Vienna, Jan. 22.-There Is no truth
in the reported murder of King Alex
ander, of Servia. A dispatch from
Belgrade today says the young king
is alive and well.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
STRIKE KNOCKED OFT

Ia Sale, Ill.,, Jan. eo. f.v, o,r,s,s
were made of strikers this morning by
the sheriff. practically settling the
strike Spring Valley miners promised
to join the movement. but failed 40
come \ majority of miners want to
return to work
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
CHAIRMAN WILSON III.

Washington, Jan 222.-Chairm,p VIII
son, OF the ways and means commit
tee. has broken down under tho strain
of the tariff bill. His friends do not
believe he will be able to take further
part in the tariff fight.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
ANOTHER TENNESSEE LYNCHING

Jellico, Tenn, Jan. 22.-Yesterday
George Gamble, a negro, assaulted the
11-year-old daughter Of A. B. Francis.
A mob pursued him, overlook him.
brought him to the scene OF his crime
and after he was fully identified
strung him mp. The child will proba-
bly, die.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
GROCERS FAIL.

Boone, Ia, Jan. 22.-Gefbe & Crum,
grocers, have failed; liabilities above
$1,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
MR.. CHII.Ds RESTS WELL.

Philadelphia Pa, Jan. 22.-George
w. Childs' condition is more favor
able. He rested well after midnight
and his fever has abated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
DIRECT SLAP AT HILL
CLEVELAND THROWS DOWN THE
GAGE OF BATTLE.
NAMES W. H. PECKHAh, An
ANT1-SNAPPER, FOR JUDGE.

Senators Hill and Murphy Utterly Ig
nored and Right Royal Scrap Can
not Be Avoided Senatorial Dignity
and Prerogatives Involved-Mr
Peckham's Uneventful Career.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
WILL Be NO BOUNTY
HOUSE ENGAGES IN A HOT TAR
IFF BILL FIGHT.
FREE SUGAR MEN GAIN 4 GREAT
VICTORY.

Bounty Clause Stricken Bodily from,
the Wilson Bill-Vote 135 to 60
AVote Of 1877 to 50 Decides the Fate
of the Duty on Refined Sugar
House Gets Ratified
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
FREE FROM PURSUIT
BANDIT EVANS SAILS ON THE
HIGH SEAS.
AND HIS PAL, MORRILL,, IS WITH
HIM.

Sensational Article Published by
san Francisco Paper-Evans Writes
10 u Friend Telling Of His Various
Adventures Since He Broke Jail
ut Fresno.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-11-16
News From Middleton.

Miss Dora Dodds, of Martin,
Tenn, is visiting Mrs. j. w. Will
son.
Miss Mary Whitlaw, of Corinth,
Miss, returned home last Sunday,
after short visit to J. w. Wilson.
Rev. B. 3. Thomas is attending
the Methodist Conference at Hum
boldt. We hope to see him back
in charge of the church here again.
He has done good work for the in
terest of the church and we recog-
nize in him as a man that is a flow
er in any community.
The literary club met Monday
night at Miss Cora Cox's house. A
very good program and the punctil-
iousness of the members in prepar-
ing themselves made the meeting a
grand success. The club decided to
give several entertainments in next
month in the way of concerts and
etc.
Frank bucket was robbed on
Monday night;he lives about two and
a half miles north east of here. He
says that they came into his room
and took his money out of his pants
pocket, which was laying on a chair
ne0r his bed.