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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06

and its collateral lines, 1892 900; the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western,
100000; the Erie railroad, 500, 600; the
Lehigh Valley, 500, 900; the New York,
Susquehanna and Western, $4,000 and
the other roads-there are, in all, 122
railroads in New Jersey-$130, 900.
These items were for state purposes
only, the railroads OF New Jersey con-
tributing nearly 100000 additional for
taxes for local purposes-S105, 900 by
the Pennsylvania, $4,000 by the Jersey
Central, $4,000 by the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western, 100000 by the
Erie, $4,000 by the Lehigh Valley, and
the balance by the other railroads.
The railroads also carry out many
local improvements at their own ex-
peDse. Recently the tracks Of the
various railroads having a terminus in
Jersey City have been raised to OBJ
viate the dangers Of grade crossings.
This track raising will entail cost OF
several million dollars on the Jersey
railroads. In New York different
course has been followed, and in every
case where tracks have been raised or
lowered the expense of such alteration
has been borne in part by the city.
Toward the building of the railroad
lines to the Grand Central and the de-
preston OF the tracks north of Forty
third street the city contributed $780,
900, and toward the new Central via
duct north OF One Hundred and Sixth
street, the city has already contribut-
ed $750,000. In New Jersey, however,
the railroads pay the expense Of such
mprovements.
Exclusive of more than $1,000,000
derived from the state tax collected
from railroads, there was last year
collected in New Jersey nearly $1,000,
600 from other corporations in the
form of taxes. The life insurance
companies paid into the treasury $780,
600, though there are only four of
them chartered in the state. The gas
and electric light companies paid $780,
600 in taxes, the fire insurance COM
panies $1,000, the pipe line companies
$4,000, the parlor car company-there
is only one-$1 ,057, and the balance,
more than 100000. was raised from
other corporations upon their capital
stock, the total number of such COR
porations in New Jersey having been,
on Jan last, ,445. In fact, it would
be scarcely too much to say that the
running expenses of the state Of New
Jersey are paid by her corporations
New York Sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
GIRLS ORDERED TO MARRY.
John Burkhart's Novel Solution of the
Marriage Question at st. Louis.

This marriage question is eternally
bobbing up in a new light. 1t has as
sumed a strange phase in st. Louis
family. According to the Globe-Dem-
ocrat, j. 'Burkhart, an engineer or that
city, has some novel ideas on the sub
ject of matrimony, likewise three sim
gle daughters and widowed one. He
has theory that every girl should be
married by the time she is OF age. II
she has not so made hay while the sun
shines, so to speak, and gathered in
her harvest in the shape of a husband
by that time, Mr.. Burkhart thinks that
it is entirely her fault, and that she is
no longer entitled to be supported by
her parents or relatives.
Ore Of Mr.. Burkhart's daughters,
Ella. has just come of age, and she al
leges that her father has issued de-
cree to the effect that If she is not
married before the end Of December
she must leave home and support her.
self. Ella says further that her father
has arranged to dispose of some Of the
children. Lottie, the eldest daughter,
has been the housewife of the family
since her mother died, seven years ago.
She has received orders from her faith
err to leave his house by early spring.
IF she is married by that time" de-
clares Mr.. Burkhart, "all the better for
her; if not, let her shift for herself and
do the best she can"
In addition to the two manageable
daughters, there is sister named
Laura and the widow, Emma. The
father has not yet announced his in
tentions regarding these.
Mr.. Burkhart's attitude has caused
no end of comment in his neighbor-
hood, and his daughters are so indig-
| rant that they discuss it openly. Some
of the gossips have 1t that Ella is en-
gagged and will take her father at his
Nord. Others believe that neither OF
the girls will marry within the given
| time. The children themselves say
that they will place the affair in the
! hands of a lawyer, as they have as
much right to the property as theiI
father. Their claim appears to be just
for it seems that eight years ago Mr.
Burkhart left his family and moved t
Kansas City Nothing was heard OF
him for six years. The daughter Lot
tie assumed the care of her little sis
ters and by hard work and economy
the girls succeeded in paying the inter
est on the mortgage on the family
property.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
TALLEST OF ALL TREES.

In New South Wales, Victoria, and
Tasmania grows a species OF gum tree
eucalyptus amygdalina is its scien-||
tific name-which, Sir. F. Won Mueller
says, probably represents 1.-The TALES
of all trees of the globe" The loftiest
specimen of this tree yet measured
towers to the height of All feet. "a
PROSTATE tree, measured in Victoria,
was 420 feet long, and the distance
from the roots to the lowest branch.
was 295 feet. At that point the trunE
was four feet in diameter and $50 feet
from the butt the diameter was still
three feet The wood of this tree Ii
hard and of good quality, it grow
quickly and yields great quantity DC
volatile oil from its leaves, which ar
very abundant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
AMERICANS SEIZE AN ISLAND,
Noxtcans Somewhat Excited at Cool
Act of Yankees.

Mexico City, Jan. 1.-CtllciM intel
ligence from Mazatlan shows that
when the Mexican gunboat Eel Demo-
crata arrived at ClippeIton island 1t
WIS found that u party of Americans
had raised the American flag and had
coolly appropriated all the guano beds
where they were operating. Captain
Genesta ordered the American flag
hauled down and the Mexican flag
raised. there being little protest on
the part Of the Americans representing
the Guano Exploring company This
formality having been accomplished
the gunbuat returned to Maaatlan. The
guano ON the island is valued at
$4,000 in gold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
TAXING MOTOR CARS.

The French have a decidedly pc
tioal way Of locking at new method
OF locomotion. No sooner was the pi-'
cycle established than a large revenue
producing tax was imposed on II, an.
row it has been decided by the French
authorities to impose a tax on mOtor
cars, the tax apparently varying M
different parts, according TO tn
density of the population. In the
large centers Of population the tax Will
be a somewhat serious Item. and !.
Paris it amounts to s12 on vehicles fok
two passengers and $50 on larger "
hicles. 1t is curious that at the same
time that this tax is being imposed /!
is also being proposed that subsidiel
should be granted to public sWvice~
or motor cars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
CORPORATIONS OF NEW JERSEY
Nearly All Expenses Paid by Railroad
and Other Companies.

There are $500 miles of railroads in
New Jersey which has, relatively, the
largest railroad mileage in the coun-
try. and to this fact is due, in con-
siderable measure, the material pros
perity the state has enjoyed. The run
ming expenses OF the state are about
81 600 900 a year. The railroads pay
rather more than half the total eXpen-
ditures of the state. and without this
source of revenue it would be neces-
sary to impose direct tax. The rail
roads paid into the state treasury last
year S1,1oS,7 9S, out of total public
revenue for state purposes of S2,o72,-
600.
Toward this total the Pennsylvania
railroad and its branches contributed
$500, 900; the Jersey Central railroad
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
FAIRY TELEGRAPH PLANT.

The signal corps of the United
States army row operates about S02
miles Of military telegraphs. me
most notable advance of the year in
its system las been the adoption OF a
combination telegraph and telephone
apparatus, which only weighs sixteen
pounds. and consequently can easily
be carried by one soldier. With this
apparatus one soldier can telegraph a
message to another. while telephone
conversation with another station can
be simultaneously carried on, the
distant operators only receiving the
messages intended for each.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
FAMINE NOT FEARED
NO STARVATION AT DAWSON
CITY THIS WINTER.
ALkI BRINGS BACK COL
Passengers on the Last Steamer froni
Alaska Return With About $780,
600 in Dust and straightforward
ment Officials Not Able to Confei
on Klondike Relief Measures.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 29.-TN.
steamer Alki arrived Tuesday brinl
ing advices from Dawson City up a.
November rs. The Alki's passenge<
included 80 per cent. of those WI
left Dawson between November
and November 25. All without ex<
ception say that there will be no
starvation at Dawson this winter on
next spring. When informed of the
action being taken by the United
States to send relief expedition they
said that it was unnecessary and un-
called for. Several thousand men
have gone from Dawson to Fort Yu-
kon where there is an unlimited sup
ply of provisions. Those remaining
at Dawson have three regular meals
every day and enough supplies in
sight to last we'll along into the
spring. The Axis passengers
brought out, it is estimated, $150,000
in dust and nuggets.
Washington, Dec. 29.-The expect
ed conference over Klondyike relief
measures between Secretary Alger and
Canadian Minister of the Interior Sef-
ton did not take place Tuesday. Sec
rotary Alger had overrated his
strength and found that he was not
sufficiently recovered from his illness
to undertake the work of arranging
the details of the expeditions. Cap
tain Brainerd has been authorized to
issue advertisements for supplies that
are to be carried on the relief eXpe-
ditions. They probably will appear
in newspapers in Chicago, Seattle.
Portland and San Francisco. The
list of articles to be carried has been
arranged with the greatest care, only
the most vitality necessary food arti-
cles which combine resistance to cold
and decay with the great nutritive
value being selected. Seton said
Tuesday that he hoped to conclude
his visit within the next two days
and there is no doubt but the two
governments could make arrange
ments which would be mutually bene-
fetal in extending relief to the Klon-
dikers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
NORTHERN WISCONSIN ENJOY
ING LIVELY TIMES.
ASHLAND SHIPPING MUCH
Not Less Than 100000 Feet to Leave
That City by Rail-Big Lumber
Company Incorporated at Sheboy-
gan-Logging in Vicinity OF Mar
inette Assuming Large Proportions.

Ashland, Wis, Dec. 29.-Since the
close OF navigation Weyerhauser &
Rutledge have shipped 100000 feet OF
lumber from Ashland to Michigan and
New York. Next week the Ashland
Lumber company will ship 100000 feet
to New York parties. In addition
100000 feet are TO be shipped from
Durfees. All told not less than $780,
600 feet will be shipped by rail this
winter, which will be ahead of any
other of the last six years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
TWO INTERPRET ATOMS.

At a camp meeting held recently
near Lakeland, Fla, minister at the
beginning Of his disc arse said he had
forgotten his notes ard excused him
self as follows: Il will have to de-
pend upon the Lord for what say
this morning; this evening will come
better prepared"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06

Builders say that walls built during
rainy season are the strongest and
that, when mortar dries quickly, 1t be-
comes crumbly and possesses little
binding power.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06
INDIRECT CHARGES.

Her face was her fortune, and yet,
With cruelty inhuman,
Some still insisted they would bet
She was a self-made woman.
Detroit News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06

The boiler OF Fischers saw mill,
located near Penwater, Mich, explod-
ed fatally scalding Engineer Bert
Reese OF Shelby.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06

There is talk OF extending the scope
OF the new steel wire trust 50 as to
include the steel billet mills OF the
country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06

Sheboygan, Wis, Dec. 29.-George
b. Mattoon, Hiram J. Weeks and
Charles A. Weeks are the incorpo-
rators of the Wisconsin Land q Lum-
Ter company with general offices in
Sheboygan. The capital stock is $780,
600. The company will do a general
numbering business in Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-06

Marinette, Wis, Dec. 29.-Work
In the woods is progressing at a rapid
rate. While in many camps hauling
has but just been commenced, by the
use of ice roads, others have for some
time been doing good work in getting
logs to the landings. Holmes & Son s
camp No. % represents skidding of
1,0O0,0 900 feet and about the same
quantity is rolled out upon the ice
awaiting the breaking UP in the
spring; Frank Faucet will put in L.
100000 feet and has 100000 feet on the
banks. He is putting in for the Bay
Shore Lumber company. Gus Ander-
son has in $4,000 and contemplates a
cut Of 100000 for the Bay Shore and
Spies Lumber companies. James
Holmes will cut 100000 feet and has
100000 feet ON skide. Joseph Turcotte
will put in 100000 feet of his own
timber for Donovan & O'Connor. His
camp will be in full blast before Jan
uary L. Thus far the season has been
favorable for logging. All available
labor Is employed and there Is de-
cided air of prosperity in that branch
Of industry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09

pcrfecting the work Of the clubs witch are
necessary 20 supplement tho work OF the
party organization. We must have clubs in
every precinct. Through them we cen keep
our forces In fighting condition. collect
campaign funds and protect tho ballot box
from fraud and corruption.
have so much confidence In the ear
ncstness and intelligence OF those who are
enlisted under the banner OF independent
bime,allism that am sure all things need
ful will be done.
therefore hid you be Of good cheer. un-
less all political omens fall the Twentieth
century win open with the money OF the
constitution restored and the motto,
EQUAL rights to all and special PRIVILEGES
to none" the controlling principle In all
the departments OF the government. Then
Will our people sing a new song OF Nation
redeemed.
Speeches were MISC made by Senator
Stewart OF Nevada, Hon. james H. Lewis OF
Washington. 7. II. Cobb OF Atlanta and
Others
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
= - = -f"-N-
static.


Sohn n Shaw convicted nt cicburno nf
the murder ~ Tom Crane and given the
dsn'h PENALTY.
a Waco business man drank dose of
ryHnidc OF po,aeh
Another petition asking that Burt, the
hustin triple murderer. he sant TO the
pcnitentiary instend of hanged has b1cn
fir6.
IIprry Griffin has been appointed post
muster Mt Galveston.
Judge W. n. csvitt Of BRYAN would not
rcfnen the appointment as president Of
tho a. and ~. college.
Court Of appeals decides that the stat
uta Of limitations runs against paving
certificates Ia two years
w u. Gaines viii he placed on trial Mt
Sherman for the murder of his brother
in-law: has Just hnished term In the
pcnitertary for trying to kili him.
The crop Of melons IN Walker county
viii depend on rates OF transportation TO
tho Northern markcts.
movement to erect a monument TO
Governor Ross has bcen put under way.
Assay office al III Paso has been ro-
established.
Galveston has a strong line out for tho
next democratic convention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
THE House.

Washington, January S.The house de
voted two hours OF the session today to
the civil service debate, during which
Messrs. Corliss tRep., Mich.); Hepburn
(Rep,, Iowa.. and Clarke tRep., n. H.).
addressed the house in opposition to tbs
law as it now stands. The remainder OF
the session was consumed by the friends
OF the late Representative Wright OF Mas
sachusetts, in eulogy of his memory.
The civil service debate was continued
in the houA6 MI IL O'Clock The re-
mainder Of the session, under special
order, was devoted to eulogizing the men,
DRY of Mr.. Wright of Massachusetts,. Sat
urday, January i5, was set aside for pay
ing tribute to the memory OF the late Rap
resentative Milliken OF Maine.
Mr.. Corliss tRep., Mich.), was the INST
speaker today.
Mr.. Corliss favored radical notifications
OF the law. He thought that, constitution
ally. the heads of departments were clothed
with the power of picking their subord-
mates. To that extent he thought the law
would be unconstitutional. He thought the
right OF removal should be restored and
the tenure of Office limited.
Mr.. Hepburn tRep., Iowa., SPOKE for an
hour against what he termed the popular
The public. he argued, had been utterly
misled by the high sounding phrases OF the
reformers" In some things the old sys
tenn at It's worst was superior to the new.
My colleagues In this house" he said
knew the qualifications of their constit-
uents and in the election Of candidates for
office everything is at stake believe that
there is greater probability of probity In
action and wisdom in selecting and BEN
eficence in the old system than in lie
darkened. subterranean, irresponsible
methods We have fallen into in this latter
time"
He believed the appointment power and
the power of removal should be lodged in
the same hands and should be unlimited
Amid a burst of applause from The gall
,eries and the floor he insisted that politi-
cal workers were entitled TO and should
be accorded recognition. If there were to
be no reward for the workers the workers
in the future would be more and more
loyal TO rich members instead OF to their
party and their enuntry. II the uoiitical
systsp, continued the influence of rich men
in politics would grow steadily. Mr. Hep
burn said he knew his frank expression
would earn criticism for him and Il would
on low plane, but these were his con-
victinns and he would utter them.
Mr.. Clarke iRep.. y. H. closed the de-
bate for the day with come remarks in
favor of modifying the Jaw. He did not
care 10 specify the modification he would
make He was willing TO leave ;hat to the
Judgment OF the civil service commission.
But any old thing was better than the
present law. Iaughter).
At o'clock the debate gave way TO the
special order and the remainder OF the dav
was devoted to tributes tn the life aud
public services OF the late Representative
Wright OF Massachusetts,.
Messrs Lawrence Walker. Mccall
Knox and Gillette tReps.. Mass.) and
NorthwGy (Rep., Ohio) and Swanson tDcm,.
Val spoke in euIogy OF the Head repre-
sentative.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
DOMESTIC.

Two rape fonds and two murdcrcrs
lynched near Beardep. ARK.
Antonio Scout Of Newton, l.. Il. claims
70 be heir to s.. 1000, 900 ~ iand In FiorIdr.
Actor Ratciife's alleged first wife
coming to America 10 Identify him.
PresbytsrIans OF Chicago offer TO build
sa0o.cno tabernacle for Barrows II he
viii remain
Major Moses r. Handy dies at Augusta.
Ga.
Tugboat Kelsey blows up near Glen1eld.
Pa. killing six or eight persons. :, J.
Durrant's remains will probably be erc-
mated.
Marshal 'Blankcyc" Chadwick lynchcd
al colfax. Wash. His partner. Dakota
Slim" Mcdonald. narrowly escapes the
same fate by his presence OF mind and
nerve. but is wounded
Two Seminole Indians were burned at
the stake In the Territory for a most
heinous crime. farmers wife being their
victim.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
RAILROADS..

Tho Southwestern freight bureau made
ruling that rates on certain classes Of
shipments from St Louis 10 Houston and
Galveston would he made on the comhna-
ton Of locals through Shreveport
The Houston and Texas Central changed
its schedule.
presented a plan TO tho railway commits
sion for the conduct OF ona Of tia
branches.
United States circuit Judge held that a
road has right 10 recognize comm-rcoi
advantages IN mailing rates.
Tie Southern has answered allegations
that Il was attempting a violation OF
Georgia laws.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
local.

Mr.. Blake Dupree appointed receiver
for tie Citizens Electric Light and Power
conf rny.
Vice President nissner Of thu Omaha
exposition calls citizens meeting
The woman's Christian Temperance
unioE declares agrinst the liquor tax.
The resolution which uuthorizes the
present city democratic executive commit
ter tc bold day primaries
The barber's trade being raised 20 the
dignity Of a profession.
A suggestion by which thew comcfs'
Iaay help along the bayou improvement
work.
Mr.. Louis LIlienthal appclpssd q take
the school census.
A large lot Of stolen property sscoveFe1
by the sherid's department N IS
r. I. Putnam died from Injuries -
celvsd On ths kay q snitbvilis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
Probabilities.

pm. January s.-Eastern Texas.
ibly colder in northern portions
nds.
and Indian Territory-Gencrally
10 winds.
Partly cloudy; cooler In south
tion: southerly winds.
kota-Light SHOWS; colder: north
nds.
o.a-Partly cloudy. colder. north
Generally fair: colder Sunday:
inds. becoming northwester,y.
nd kansas--Partly cloudy; colder
nrning; southeasteriy winds. be-
ana Wyoming-Partly cloudy;
apie winds; becoming northerly.
Light snow. followed by fair:
kherly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
FOLITIcAL.

McKiniey's fate practically depends On
that Of Mark Hanna. and II Ohio turns
down the boss the president VIII likely be
included IN the defeat.
H. r. MacGregor and Hsrls Masterson
OF Houston are under consideration ia
Nortr Texas as successors to Grant and
GIeen. respectively.
Judge Reagan has formally Withdrawn
from the senatorial race. as forscasied
axeiusiseiy In The Post
Hon. r. >. Smith formally announces
his candidacy for attorney general.
IIanna is using every EFFORT 10 whip the
reeslci,rant republicans into line. but the
opposition has not lost heart.
Governor Taylor or Tennessee has De-
csosd that be wiz not run for senator.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
FOREIGN.

London statist advises Britishers not to
invest In America.
Mrs. Maybrick may got new trial.
British troops TO recoup in Egypt pres
tipe lost In India
Concession Of the Mexican Southern
road revoked by the Mexican govern
ment
Emperor William Is very likely 10 gct
his hIg navy from the present reiehstaR
Tho speeches n, KIel nre row gaid 10
have been imrromptu and causing chaSrin
to William.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
Memphis. scn.atlonnI Tragedy.

Memphis. Tenn. January S.pr shcp a.
Rosors. the VIII known physiclan who was
Yesterday shot by Mrs. Mary sandbrlnl;.
Gicd today at ST Jcsephs hospital. DR.,
Rogers fingered in mortal agony until
about 10 o'clock this morning, whom the
rrd came. The double tragedy has cre-
s,ed a profound sensation in Mcmphia
Tho remains OF Mrs. sandbrink. who killed
herself after shooting the physician, were
buried this afternoon.
In n statement written by the woman he
fore the shooting she alleges that the ply
sician had borrowed money from her which
lie die not repay. and after gaining hcr at.
footion would not marry her.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
CosrMERcIAL.

No change In either cotton spots or fu-
tpres.
Improvement noticed In tho local trade
situation
May wheat on ssc and corn Nc: pro-
visions strong and higher.