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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GRANGE
Measures 1t Proposes ms stand Against
tho Trusts.

tno
Therefore, we recommend: First
Official inspection of all corporations,
nS In the case of national banks. No
CORPORATION should be tolerated whose
books cannot bear inspection. Second
Prohibition of all rebates or discrlm-
nations by public carriers. Third
Taxation of all capital stock. Fourth
Severe penalties for violation of law:
IN, BY forfeiture of charter, fine ana
Imprisonment. % by impeachment,
fine and Imprisonment or all public
officials whose duty II mny be to en-
force the law and who fail TO perform
that duty.
Suggestions: We would advise many
petitions to congress to pass remedial
legislation along the lines above Sug
Gcstnd We ask the members of our
body to secure state legislation not In
conflict with national laws but suited
to the peculiar requirements of their
respective states. one of the greatest
evidence of trusts Is their power to
control elections and corrupt officials.
This can he rcmcdIcd by educating the
people. Meanwhile we must control
by the strong arm OF authority. One
principle worthy of consideration has
been thus stated
whenever monopolics are based mp
on the acquisition OF nearly the entire
supply of natural treasures of any sort
or upon exclusive ownership of raw
material OF any kind, government
ownership of the source of supply Is
called for. Tho National Grange of the
Patrons OF llushandry PIECES It's best
efforts for the suppresslons Of such
dangerous associations, and we invite
the earnest cooperation of every libCr-
ty loving, sclf-rcspecting citizen of the
republic"
This Is signed by Aaron Jones,
indiana: G. W. Worthen. California;
Oliver Wilson, Illinois, \, r. Jndson,
Iowa; Obadiah Gardner. Maine; George
Is. Horton, and j. J, Woodmnn, Mich
igan; L.. Il. Norris, New York; :. II.
ELLIS and j, IL. Brigham, Ohio; w. f..
Hill Pennsylvania; W. X. Thompson,
South Carolina. and IL. II. llnxlcy,
Wisconsin.
The merchant marine resolution was
taken up, but after considerable dis
Cussion II was referred To n committee
with instructions to draft II substitute
resolution, which In substance was
adopted as follows. "That we most
heartily desire the uphuildiug of our
merchant marine. but we arecmphatic-
ally opposed to the principle Of subsidy
aud believe the desired results can and
will he accomplished without resort
ing thereto"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
Drank Wood Alcohol.

StormIake, Ia, Nov. 23.-Dr. l.. NJ.
Johnston. of Storm Lake, was acct
dentally poisoned mt his home in Storm
Lake. He took what he supposed to
be alcohol and the substance proved to
be wood alcohol He discovered his
mistake and took emetiCs. but to no
avail. His family and physicians were
summoned, but he died in horrible
agony n few hours l:eter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23

Chicago, Nov. 23-Efforts are being
made to prevent the marriage in Wis
conSin Of two first cousins who cloped
from South Englewood Friday. Mabel
Matthews, - years old. and her cousin,
Charles Glover. aged 10 years, are i'll
Racine with the intention of marry
ing The boys father objects to the
marriage as the young people are
first cousins. The Racine police have
been asked to arrest the clippers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
Worse on Hunters Than beers.

plattsburg. N. Y, Nov. - During
the deer hunting season Just ended III
the Adirondacks twcnty-three persons
We're accidentally killed by hunters.
The number of deer killed was also
larger than usual.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
stu Another Hunting Homicide.

Escanaba, Mich, Nov. 23.-The body
of n young Swede named Christensen
was found in the road near Il farming
settlement near here. \ hunter had
evidently mistaken him for deer and
shot him in the right leg, causing him
to bleed to death.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
pn,p MIN Machin.r, for chlaa.

Beloit. Wis, Nov. 23.-The Beloit
iron works has received contract for
building two paper machines for Il pa
per and pulp mill in China. The ma
chimes will cost $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
smallpox In Southern Iowa.

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 23.-Thc small
poX scourgc in northwestern Iowa Is
growing daily more serious. When
the disease first appeared In railway
camp ut Storm Lake, Ia. little alarm
was felt. but now II has spread to three
other towns. One death Is reported,
that of Mrs Jacob pragland NJ Sioux
Rapids At Storm Lake there are nine
cNSos. \ cNsN Is rNnnrted at Marathon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
p,,hther,, Continues Mt Beloit.

Bcloit, Wis, Nov. 23-rhe dipthe-
rim eases continue about the same in
number, but there have been only two
deaths. There have been twenty eases
reported. and new eases develop about
ns fast rs nntIents rccover.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
Losing Heavily on Apples.

OMAHA Nov. ~. Reports from
southwestern Iowa, which Is one OF
the heaviest apple producing sections
OF the country, Indicate that dealers
have suffered heavy losses through the
sweating and subsequent rottcnng of
apples, The unusually warm weather
for this season OF the year Is RESPONSE
bic for the loss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
s,ate.man Joins the Eiks

Shehoygan, Wis, Nov. 23,-N the
meeting Of the Shehogan lodge Of Elks
last Tuesday Representative $. $
barney was taken into full member.
ship.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23

Converse, Ind, Nov. &c. ID. Buch-
anan, of the Logansport- Wabash Val
ley Gas Company, went to the vicinity
of SwectSer and Marion to examine
some wells, and he left his employees
with the information that he would
drive to SwectSer. Buchanan failed to
return and hunt for him ut Sweetser
found him in Il hay NOW complaining
of feeling very sick. The employees
were told to 90 back and finish their
work. Daring the absence, Buchanan
mysteriously disappeared and there is
no trace of him. About six weeks ago
Buchanan attempted suicide. There is
much concern over his absence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
BURGLARS ROB A BANK.
Explosion Wakes the Town, but the Thugs
Get Away with $4,000.

Brooklyn, Mich, Nov. 23.-Ihe safe
In the Exchange Savings bank here
was blown open by burglars at =
o'clock Tuesday morning and $1,000 in
currency stolen. The job was the work
of three men. Three explosions were
heard. Shocks of the explosion were
felt all over the village. Those out of
doors first saw three men making
their way in "a southerly direction on
foot.
John WOrden started after them
The men turned and each opened fire
mt him. Worden was unarmed ana
turned back. The interior of the bank
building is wreck. The safe had
been blown to atoms and all the fix
lures had been scattered in all direc-
lions About ST ,20O in bills, gold and
silver were picked out from the ruins
of the safe and fixtures.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, Nov. %.
Following We're the quotations on the
Chicago Board of Trade today:
Wheat Open. High. Low. Close.
December IS Ga $ .67A 5 ,667s $ 81
May ......... .7113 .7l3s III .7lB
december ,.. .324 SO .824 .82as
January ..... 80 .32A .Sl7s .S17s
May ......... 1885 1873 .33l2 1872
December e. .234 .239s .23s .231s
May ......... .241s .2412 243s PAS
December e %t -. $40 S.12H S.o2M sos
January ..... 9.57R 9.5712 9.47A $50
May ......... 9.65 9.65 95714 962h
December -. 4.9o 400 4S71s 4s71a
January $50. 5.12la SIS $40 $40
May ......... $50 5.321a 5.271a 5.2712
December -. 4.S7H 4.S71s ass 4.S5
January $50. 497l2 1872 4.92h 4.95
May ......... SO 5.121a 5071a 5.07E
Produce: Butter-Extra creamery,
CSC per III; extra dairy, 21@22c; pack
ing stock. l5416c Eggs-Fresh stock,
1Sc per doz. Live poultry-Turkeys
7@Sc per ID; chickens, 5ha@6c; springs,
6G61ac: ducks. Sl2@9c geese, $.0OG6.0O
per doz Potatoes-Burbanks, 4O@42c
per bu; Hebrons, 3SG41c. Sweet pota-
toes-Illinois, S2.25Q2.75 per hrl. Apples
-125@2. IS per brl. Cranberries-Cape
Cod, S40oQ6.OO per bril-
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, Nov. %.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day,
81, 600 Sales ranged at $3.50@3.95 for
pigs, So. S0G400 for light s3.S0@3S71s for
rough packing, $3.S5G4.071a for mixed
and s39oG4O7le for heavy packing and
shipping lots
Cattle-Estimated receipts for the
day. $4,000. Quotations ranged at $6.4O
@690 for choice to extra steers, $3.50
@625 for good to choice do, s4S5@5.50
for fair to good do, 81 l004S0 common
to medium do, s4.10@4S0 cmmon to me-
dunn do, $4.00@4.30 butchers steers.
S440@6 80 fed western steers, $3,25@4.S0
feeding steers. $2.00@4.30 cows, $4,000
500 heifers, $2.S0@450 bulls and oxen,
$375@4.70 stays, s340G4.5O Texas steers,
$4.10M530 grass western steers. S3.40W
4.4O western cows and heifers, and $500
@7.25 veal calves
Sheep-Estimated receipts for the
day. 1000. Quotations ranged at $3.50
@420 westerns. s275q430 natives and
S400M5.20 lambs.
East Buffalo Live Stock.
East Buffalo. y. Y, Nov. %.
Dunning & Stevens. Live Stock Com
mission. Merchants, East Buffalo, y. Y,
quote as follows: Eattle-Receipts.
cars; common dull; ssaers firm. Hogs
Receipts. so cars; Workers, S412R@
AS; light, $40; mixed, Al5; heavy.
$4I5@420; pigs, s4.20d4s25 few $3.50.
Sheep-Receipts 80 cars; wethers, $500
GAO: lambs, SS.50G5.05,
st. Louis Grain.
St. Louis, Nov. p.
Wheat-Lower: No. red cash ele-
vator. 69iac; track, 7lGIll2c; December.
6Sbc: May. 7212G72asc; No. hard. 66
a67L. Corn-Higher; No cash, 3012
G30Ac: track. Slkd32c; December.
3lAc: May, 32c. Oats-Higher; No. >
cash, 2SlLc; track. 2412c; December.
2Slac: May. 25asc; No. white, 26c. Rye
Easier: 52L@53c.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee, Nov. p.
wheat-Steady; No. ] northern, Ga
d67hc; No. northern, 65hG66lzc. Rye
Firm: No. l. SSH SEC. Barley
Steady: No. Q. 44G45c: sample, 36q45c.
Oats-Ffrm: 25G26c.
Detroit Grain.
Detroit, Nov. ..
Wheat-Cash white, 694c: red, s9Ac:
December. 6SLc; May. 74Ac. Corn
Cash. 3ii4c. oats-white, 27l.c Rye
5Siao bid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
THE POOLS
Remedy Paul Morton Advocates
for the Railway Rate
Difficulty.
WOULD MAKE THE RATES STABLE,

And shat is the Great Desideratum in the
Opinion of the Santa Fe Second Vice
Presideut-Opposes Ticket Scalping and
Also Pass Giving and Government Own
ership-would Shut Out the Canadian
Pacifc-FreIght Classifcations.
Chicago, Nov. 23.--Paul Morton,
second vice president of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe system, was a
witness before the committee of the
national industrial commission ut the
Auditorium yesterday, and in state
ments made to that body suggested
that legaliZed pooling of railroad inter-
ests would come nearer creating stabil-
ity in rates than anything yet pro-
posed. 1t would, he said, come nearer
insuring the small shipper and the
small town fair opportunity to grow
than any other method of reform, and.
further that that, it would necessitate
u fair deal all around.
Stability in Rates Essential.
Morton was of the opinion that the
effect of rate wars and unrestricted
competition is injurious to the ship
ping community, to the railroad en-
ploye and to the carriers themselves.
Stability in freight rates is just as es
sential he said, as withdrawing i'm
port duties. Violent changes in rates
of transportation are always accom-
panied by commercial distress on the
part of merchants and others who
have been unfortunate enough already
to have laid in their stock of goods.
when rates are demorlized," he said,
merchants are either forced to strain
their credit by buying more than they
want, or have the humiliation of see
ing others who have availed them
selves of the low rates selling goods
for less than the others can with
profit"
Ticket scalping Ought to Go.
That ticket ScalperS are the cause of
much dishonesty and ought not to be
tolerated was the opinion of the wit
ness. He said the railroads by united
action should drive them out of bust
ness. There should be national legisla-
ton on the subject, he iterated, to pro-
tcct the public as well as the railroads.
''ln asking for legislation prohibiting
scalperS.' said Morton, the railroads
are seeking nothing more than proper
themselves and the travelling public,
and it ought to be given them. Tickets
should always be sold over the count
crs of the railroads themselves as
chcaply to the public as they are sold
ut times privately by some of the
roads to ticket brokers'"
Effect of Consolidation.
The result of consolidation of small
railways into large systems, in wit
ness opinion, has been to lower the
charges for transportation, to improve
the service rendered and to advance
wages. The facts will show, it was
stated, that the large systems of rail
ways pay better wages, as Il rule, than
the smaller roads pay. And at the
same time, it was minated, the en-
ployc of Il large company is more just
ly treated and there is less favortism
shown than on the smaller lines.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23
CHANGERS ON TRUSTS.
National Body Of the Patrons OF
HusbaneTy Makes a
Declaration.
THE COMBINE WILL HAVE TO 60,

Even II 1t Is Necessary To Establish Gov
eminent OwnershI p--Bancful and Bene'
hciaI Combinations Defined, with Plan
of Campaign Against the First Grange
Also Expresses Itself on the Merchnn }
Marine - Cannot Agree to Subsidies.
Springfield, o., Nov. 23.-The ma
tional grange, which has been In SEES
sion In this city during the past week,
will adjourn sine die this afternoon.
Important In yesterdays proceedings
were the reports Of the committees on
"trust" and the merchant marine, both
of which were adopted. The trust com
mittee's report was as follows:
"The national grange express their
approval Of the address Of our worthy
master, Aaron Jones, regarding trusts,
and demand the enactment by congress
of such laws as will protect the pco-
pie against all combinations Of men
md capital inlmlcal to public policy.
Orange Defines Its Position.
I'VE are not opposed to associations
Of interests which merely lessen the
cost of production but we are decided
~ opposed 10 the misuse Of the power
which large combinations of capital
give for the purpose Of destroying
competition, controlling production and
arbitrarily debating prices OF coinmo-
dlties. Associations ns opposed to leg
islntlOn are one thing, combinations iS
opposed to isolation III another. w"
nre opposed to NIL corporations or
trusts which control the source of sup
ply, md like the Standard OH com
pnny rcnch ont their arms ana en-
brace MI competition. Special fnvors
arc granted them by railroads. thus
enabling them to underscll and force
to the wall the smaller dealers who
might otherwise compete with them.
Creed Must lie Controlled.
1--WE encourage the investment OF
capital In every branch Of Legitimate
industry. and demand fair play. The
construction Of the Erie cnnal bcnc-
flied the farmer, Competition has rr-
duccd the price of transportation IN
New York 50 per cent during the past
twenty-five years. The expansion of
our territory and commerce tends to
increase the number of capitalized AS
socIntIons. The greed aud SelilshncsS
which too often nctunto men hns be
come mn element of danger and must
DO controlled. 1t must hc made impOS
slblc for so.cnllcd trusts to accumulate
millions by selling wntrrcd stock add
Ing 10 the wealth of the country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23

CSC per III; extra dairy, 21@22c; pack
ing stock. 15416c. Eggs-Fresh stock.
1Sc per doz. Live poultry-Turkeys,
7dSc per ID; chickens. 51a@6c; springs.
6@6Ac ducks. Sl2@9c geese, $40OG6.OG
per doz. Potatoes-Burbanks, 40@42c
per bu; Hebrons, 3SG41c. Sweet pota-
toes-Illinois, s225Q2.75 per bril- Apples
-1.25@2.75 per brl. Cranberries-Cape
Cod, 81 .00Q6.00 per bril-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23

Chicago, Nov Y.
Following We're the quotations on the
Chicago Board of Trade today:
Wheat Open. High. Low. Close.
December IS .67l4 $ .67A S .667s $ 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23

Dates of tho Transfers Make the Transac-
tion Sort Of Eek Post Facto, as 1t We're
Critics Refuse to lie Comforted by the
Latest Proceeding and the Hero of Ma
Mia Feels That lie Is Being Badly Mig
understood.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-23


wheat-Cash white. 6sAc; red. s9Ac;
December 6sLc: May. 74Ac Corn
Cash. 34i.c. Oats-white, 27Isc. Rye
5Stao bid.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-02
THANKSGIVING wATERMELoNs.

Utah is wonderful state. 1t was
once peculiar" and primitive; now it
is marvellous and progressive. The
number and extent of its natural re-
sources. the industry and enterprise OF
it's people are becoming known to all
the world. The healthfulness of the
climate, the fertility of the soil, the
purity of the water, the richness of the
mines-theee are the pride and the
boast of the people.
There is no finer grazing anywhere
than on the hills and in the dales Of
Utah. No state produces finer wheat.
or bigger potatoes. or better favored
fruit Irrigation takes the place of
rain and every kind of climate from
torrid heat TO perpetual snow may be
found. winter or summer, within the
boundary lines of Utah. Why. only
yesterday Mr.. E. earn visited this city
and told how at his home on Green river
in Grand county he picked fine water
melon from his patch on Thanksgiving
day and had it for dinner.
In a section where it may be possible
for a farmer to chase bad boys out of
his watermelon patch with snow balls.
anything in the way of crop stories
need not be doubted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-02

tenth of one per cent upon the value of
their franchise.
10. National banks may be organized
with a capital of $4,000 or upwards, de-
pending on the population of the city in
/ which they are located.
@ @ 8
This is the plan which the Republican
party had in view when il nominated
Mckinley for the presidency. 1t is the
plan it had in view when Secretary
Gage did everything in his power to
colt commission. 1t is what President
Mckinley suggested in his message TO
congress last winter, and what he de-
manded in special message calling at
tentiou to the work of the monetary
conference held at Indianapolis
If adopted. and there is no way to
prevent the passage of the bill in either
house it will place the finances of this
country on 4 gold basis. The very first
section of the bill reads as follows:
Be it enacted by the senate and house
of representatives of the United States
of America. in congress assembled:
That the standard unit of value shall.
as now. be the dollar, and shall consist
of 20 $40 grains of gold. nine-tenths
fine. or % 2s-100 grains of pure gold, be-
ing the one-tenth part of the eagle.
Goldites claim that the object of this
bill is to take the silver question out
of politics." II is one of the most das-
tardly attempts to enslave a free people
ever attempted by those who should be
the servants of the people. Republic
cans want to give the bankers and bro
kers full control of the nations finan-
ces. They want 10 put the financial
system of the country in their control.
They want to place the matter where
the people cannot reach it, even If they
decide next year to make a change.
1t is as vicious and desperate a piece
of robbery as the same party perpetrat-
ed in 1873. There is this difference. how
ever. The crime Of 1873 was sneak
thievery; what is now proposed is a
hold-up, boldly committed with the aid
OF the club of power.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-02
THE CURRENCY CONSPIRACY.

The currency plan proposed by the
Atlantic City conference of goldbus
bankers and attorneys for the money
trust has been put into the form of a
bill. behind which the Republican ma
jority in congress stands, to which Pres
ident Mckinley has given his approval,
and in defense of which the Republican
party of this nation is pledged.
The measure will be passed, because
cause the Republican party is in power
1t provides:
/. That all interest bearing obliga-
tions of the United States shall be pay
able in gold coin.
2. That the treasury notes of 1890 shall
be paid in gold coin.
3. That all other obligations, both
public and private. shall be payable in
gold coin.
4. That a gold reserve equal to % per
cent of all outstanding paper money
obligations shall be kept for redemp-
ton purposes
j. The treasurer is authorized and re-
quired. whenever he deems it expedi-
ent. to redeem all outstanding obliga-
tons in gold.
6. All notes and certificates paid into
the treasury for gold shall not be paid
out again except for gold
Z. Silver certificates shall not be is
sued above the denomination of S.
8. National banks are authorized to
isSue notes nor IN e-caed the mar val,,a
of the government bonds they deposit
in the treasury.
9. National banks will be taxed one
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-02
LET 1T COME,

The Rev. Clarence T.. Browns oppo-
sition to the doctrine and practice OF
po!ygamy is readily understood, bu.
his opposition to the proposed investi-
CATION of polygamy in the United
States and in all places over which
the government has jurisdiction is not
SO easily understood. If a reforner IS
sincere in desiring to attain n certain
end. he viii not object TO others trying
:c reach the same end by more rational
means. If the Rev. Mr.. Brown be-
lieves that the election of r. II. Rob-
erts was an attempt to crowd poly
gamy down the throat of the American
public as has been alleged, ne should
not put obstacles in the way of an
official inquiry into the matter.
Senator Rawlins has incurred the
eloquent gentieman's displeasure, it is
apparent, by proposing that the senate
judiciary committee investigate and
report concerning the extent Of the
practice of polygamy within the jar-
isdiction of the United States. Why
does Mr.. Brown object to this?
The resolutions request that the in
quiry shall be made rigid and thor
ough, and that the committee shall re-
port what steps may be taken or
measures enacted for the prevention
of polygamy in the United States and
in places over which they have juris-
diction." Has Mr.. Brown offered any
thing better? Does he prefer pulpit
denunciation to an official investiga-
ton? Is he in favor of convicting a
whole people upon accusation without
an official hearing?
Dr. Paden. we are pleased to note,
takes a much broader view Of the mat
ter I'VE are not particular in what
form this question comes before con-
gress," he says. 1T is not Roberts we
are after, but it is polygamy and poly
gamous cohabitation."
Then why does Mr.. Brown object to
a full and complete investigation, such
as the lone senator from Utah pro-
poses? Are there polygamists whom
he would screen, somewhere under the
Jurisdiction of this government? We
believe not. And yet one cannot help
contrasting his sermon of Thursday
with the remark of DIR. Paden: I'VE
court investigation here. and If this
investigation is made in good faith we
shall aid it in all ways in our power.
Let it come
And every law-abiding citizen of
Utah will say: Let it come" Every
believer in the future of Utah will
say: Let it come" Every person
who feels that the state and the people
have made progress during the last
ten years will say: Let it come
Every reformer who is conscientiously
opposed TO polygamy and is making
his fight upon the practice rather than
upon the Mormon people will say: Let
it come And we hope that Rev. Mr.
Brown will cease to look at it through
the glass of partisan or sectarian
prejudice and will join us in saying:
Let it come"