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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1885
Page
2
The Intelligencer reports Mackin and Gallager, accused ballot box stuffers from Chicago, were sentenced by Judge Blodget to two years in the penitentiary with a heavy fine. They have appealed, but likely face Joliet prison.
The state legislature keeps a fruitless ballot for a US Senator with no election. The late Rep Logan's successor will soon be chosen and may give Republicans a new vote while Senator Bridges, a Democrat, is seriously ill and expected to die. A change is anticipated soon.
President Cleveland has issued a proclamation warning the Oklahoma Boomers that the Government will intervene if they attempt unlawful invasion of the territory. The notice seems to deter the planned incursion as a discouraging effect.
President Cleveland announced nominations including Milton J. Durham of Kentucky for First Comptroller of the Treasury Malcolm Hay of Pennsylvania for First Assistant Postmaster General Martin Montgomery of Michigan for Commissioner of Patents Benjamin J. Hill Jr of Georgia for Attorney of the United States for the Northern District Joseph S Miller of West Virginia for Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
A group of influential Democrats presented Secretary Bayard with a petition seeking a consulate appointment. He commented that it would be filed and considered only if a vacancy arose, leaving the committee discouraged by the response.
Washington buzzes as Mrs Blaine Walker and Margaret Logan attend Miss Cleveland's reception at the White House. Blaine reportedly invited to call on Cleveland and may banquet him next week. Democrats grow discouraged by Cleveland and new whispers claim Blaine is pulling the administration into a new fray.
The Polk Circuit Court delivers a broad decision in Littleton vs Louis Fritz holding prohibitory liquor laws valid. The ruling states saloons are nuisances and any citizen may seek an injunction to stop liquor sales or production unless permits are issued by County Boards of Supervisors. No dissenting opinion is reported.
Circuit Court Judge Connor issues a lengthy opinion in J W Cattell against ex Auditor Bre on possession of office by mandamus. He upholds constitutional suspensions by Governor Sherman on the Brown matter and rules quo warranto is the proper remedy, leaving mandamus unavailable.
Coll We F Vinas was the new Post master General. He joined the army as Captain of Company A, 23d Wisconsin Infantry under Col Joshua J Gupp ey. He fought at Chickasaw Bayou Arkansas Post Port Gibson Champion Hills Black River Bridge and Vicksburg siege. He was a gallant officer and a loyal citizen regarded as a Demosthenes of the West.
Lieutenant General Sheridan received photographs from Fort Bayard New Mexico showing two Sixth Cavalry troops firing over horses lying prone. Major A K Arnold reports about twenty-five of thirty five horses per troop trained after three months work with one horse trained per day. The California aged horses are noted for their remarkable training effectiveness.
A Washington masquerade note describes Miss -, daughter of the Senator from -, wearing a flesh colored transparent cashmere gown with pearl fringe corsage and pink silk mittens. The outfit is described as a scant demi dress. the piece is more anecdote than fashion, reflecting society whimsy.
The text describes a young woman wearing a pink cashmere looped at mid thigh over pink silk tights. Her Titianesque hair is Titianesque and she has a fair complexion with a plump round figure. The outfit leaves nothing to the imagination.
Medical verdicts place Grant's remaining time at days to weeks. Dr. Barker predicts brief duration while Dr. Douglas cites a possible thirty days, noting he may not live another week without nourishment. The ailing general, once robust, wastes away daily, eroding endurance, yet surges of wakefulness reveal the same grim, silent commander from twenty years ago.
The Seney art collection, seized by a city bank for a 375000 debt, may fetch 100000 to 1 million at auction as Grant Ward collapse memories echo in financial circles. The piece recalls former Metropolitan Bank head Williams and public grief as Grant’s health falters amid national interest.
Stephen W Reynolds of Coldwater Michigan attributes a severe colic attack to carelessness. He claims he was cured in two hours by Mishler's Herb Bitters. The ad touts Mishler's as a household remedy for colic cramps dyspepsia diarrhoea and kidney and liver disorders when used as directed.
The lesson examines Paul's Damascus experience and vocation, noting the heavenly vision and obedience. It highlights charity from home to distant lands, three core points of repentance, and opposition by opponents. The text discusses Paul's integrity facing charges, the prophets’ testimony, and the enduring impact of his preaching.
The narrator persuades a mutineer to aid in steering the brig to port promising clemency. He confronts Banyard about mutiny and death, reconciles, and tension eases as he and Miss Franklin grow closer. The long voyage continues toward the Paumotas while Cedar Rapids offers to fund Oliver Plow Works in cash with tax immunity.
A promotional tale extols Hop Bitters to relieve irregularities aches and fatigue. A postal-card testimonial from B F Boorn of Saulsbury Tennessee claims kidney and urinary trouble cured after two bottles. The piece touts enduring relief and broad gratitude.
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