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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
DIED BETWEEN ACTS.
An actor Dies in III Dress ing Room While
Changing His Costume.

New YORK. Oct. S-After the first
scene of Lord ChumIey, in the Lyoeum
theater. this evening, +. II. SOthern ap-
peared before the audience and announced
that Charles Bishop, who few moments
before mad been acting prominent part,
had suddenly died ia his dressing room,
while changing his costume. The audi
ence was then dismissed Bishops wife
was with him when he died and was
progtrated by the shock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
ANICHTS IN WASHINGTON
Holding the Twenty-F0urth Triennial
Conclave of Knights Templar.
Trains Arriving and Filling the Capt.
tai With Strangers.

WASHINGTON. Oct. IA brisk. chi
northwest wind which futtered the flags
and streamers decorating the buildings
along the line of march which viii be fol-
lowed by the Knights templar tomorrow,
proved rather a cold welcome to the Wis
iting Communicates when they arrived to-
day: but the warm reception which they
received from the crowds on the streets,
acted as an offset to the inclemency of the
weather. The district commanderieS were
busily engaged today in escorting The ar
irving guests to their headquarters.
Tonight the trains are constantly
arriving bringing the knights and their
friends. Everything is orderly and well
arranged and there is but little noise and
confusion. Quarters have been engaged
for y, 900 knights but $4,000 Is the prob
able conservative estimated number of
knights who will be here. 1t is expected
at least $1,000 persons will be in line to-
morrow The northwestern states have
sent d fine representative body of men
here. Dakota makes a good impression
with FIVE cOmmandries, VIZ. Cyrene. Sioux
Falls; Fargo, No. ); Grand Forks, No. s;
jamestown. No. u; and Damascus of
Aberdeen. Washington sends only eleven
members of the grand commandery. the
recent severe fires in the state compelling
the sir knights to stay at home. Montana
sends commanderies from Helena and
Butte City. Damascus, of St. Paul, and
Zion of Minneapolis, are representatives of
Minnesota organizations. Wyoming has
only one commandery, and that from
Cheyenne. Tennessee, Georgia and Vir-
gina are the only southern states which
sends a good representation to the conclave.
The banner states i'll the number of knights
and communicates here are Illinois, In
diana, Ohio Pennsylvania, New York and
Massachusetts,. The Cincinnati and
Hauselman communicates of Cincinnati
have a monster petition to the grand en-
campment from the Cincinnati chamber of
commerce and another signed by the lead
ing business men and the manufac-
turers of Cincinnati. asking that the next
conclave be held there. 1t is asserted by
the Queen city's friends that Cincinnati 5
chances for securing the next triennial
lead all others. Denver is second in the
race they say.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

TuE speed and prccisiosl with which our
jury law works was never more APPLY Illus
trated than in the case of George Boizer,
who has been confined to Joliet since Feb
ruary. 1888, for the murder of his cousin.
He was tried and sentenced to he hanged
for this otTense but managed to secure Il
second trial upon alleged error in the pro
ceedings of the lower court. The second
trial resulted in life sentence. Not.content
with this he managed to get his ease be-
fore the supreme court, and still third
trial has been granted him, which he con
fdently expects will result i'll acqulttal. In
all probability it will. And then, If he
has the nerve to go ON getting more trials,
four or five more will result in the author
tiles giving him the state of Illinois as
part damages for false imprisonment, and
he can find amusement for his declining
years in suing for the rest of the republic
Chicago Mail
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
CABLE FLASHES.

HALIFAX, \. S.-There is a report here
of an ocean steamship collision forty miles
from st. Pierre. near the Newfoundland
coast. No particulars obtainable.
SINCE Cardinal Manning settled the
London strikers people are saying that
but the Cardinal is certainly the Grand
Old Manning.
AMSTERDAM The dock laborers at their
late meeting fo,med union for mutua-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
FIREBUGS CAUGHT At WORK
Mexico. Mo-, Citizens IncenSed at the
Work of mcendiaries.
Several Attempts Have Recently Been
Made TO Burn the City.
The Police Surprise the Villains While
in the Act.


KANSAS CRY. Mo. Oct. S.-The Jour
mails Mexico, Mo, specialSays: The barns
Of John SavinettS. Rev. H. CaSSill. ex-
senator, Ruby and John Wright were
burned together with their contents. last
night, between 5 o'clock and mid
night, The residences in each case
We're saved with the greatest difficulty.
The fires are undoubtedly iucendiary. as
shortly after midnight the police surprised
the mcendlarieS at their work in the barns
Of Col, Williams and Or. Miller. This
attempt to burn the town Is supposed
to result from the arrest and conviction
last week of several members Of a band of
negro burglars who are believed 10 be
seeking revenge, Extra police werN put
on guard tonight The citizens are great
ly excited over the occurrence Of the fires
and there Is plain talk Of lyuchiug the in
ceudlarieS should they hr apprehended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

also spoke of the dissatisfaction which the
Harrison administration is causing. and
said there was never a better time than
the present for democrats to advance the
grand principles on which the party was
formed. The Juneau club and all kindred
organizations should lose on time IN
getting to work, and he was pleased to see
that the necessity for discussion was being
so generally brought home to democrats.
The vacancy caused by the resignation
of Henry c. Shrank, which took place
three months ago, was filed by the election
of n. J. Hogan, the old treasurer, Mr..
Morawitz was elected corresponding
secretary.
The new president. Mr. Mitchell. met
with the board of directors today. and the
affairs of the club were put in ship shape.
1t is proposed to have banquet in De
cember. at which speakers of national
reputation will be present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
SOCIALISTIC WRANGLE.
The Platform Causes Il Warm Discussion in
Convention.

CmcAG0. Ulincis.-The Socialists Ma
tioaal convention had great wrangle
today over the platform. 1t was finally
referred back to the committee The con-
Stitutional amendment was then taken up.
The executive committee is to be elected
by the Chicago committee. the New York
shcvitch faction being thus downed
Quadrrunial national conventions are pro-
vided for to be held in the early spring
of campaign years. The name of the
party is changed to Socialist Party of the
United States. and organization is to
conform to models furnished by the great
political parties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
WANTED TO BE NEAR HEAVEN.
To Get Away From the Wickedness of the
World Miss Bartlett Climbs Trees.

WuKsBARRE. Pa.-Miss Hattie Bart
lett. pretty and wel-bnown young girl
living in West PittSton with her parents.
was removed to the state asylum for insane
at Danville Friday. She had become
violently insane on the subject of religion.
About a month ago Evangelist latman be-
gan revival meetings here and Miss Bart
lett was among the first to be converted.
Since that time her desire has been to get
away from the wickedneSS of this world
deavors to do this she would climb to the
top of tall trees in the Vicinity of her home.
On other occasions she walked miles in
order to get into atties of the tallest
buildings
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
TOOK FRENCH LEAVE.
4 Dealer in Diamonds Wanted by the
sheriff in New York.

NZw YORK. Oct. Three creditors
to-day obtained attachments aggregating
$4,000. against H. f. Van Gelder Il Son,
dealers in diamonds, on the ground Of the
fraudulent disposal Of property. When
the sheriff made levy nothing of value
could be found Emil Van Gelder. who Is
manager of the business here has not been
to the office since Friday. About a week
ago Van Gelder showed about 5000
worth of diamonds TO one of his creditors.
and said he had $4,000 worth of dia-
monds altogether. Henry f. Van 5elder,
his father. resides at Amsterdam. Holland.
and is said to be worth 100000 Young
Van Gelder's liabilities are placed at so,
900
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
No mole secret Divorces.

NEW YORK. Oct. 8.-As a result of the
Flack divorce case. the judges of the su-
preme court IN this city have come ont
against secret diyorce proceedings. At a
meeting Of judges held today, which was
attended by every judge on the bench it
was resolved that henceforth there will be
no references In actions for absolute d.
yorce. and they will be tried in open court
at a special term
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
STATE NEWS.

Indians are said to be killing deer in
violation of the law on Armstrong Creek
Florence county.
Matthias Smith, of Oshkosh, has been
arrested on a charge of failing to support
his wife They have been married two
months.
Godfrey Lafond, who so mysteriousIy
disappeared from two rivers last winter
Is in Washington territory engaged in his
old business of fishing.
Joseph HiIger, an ex-soldier. in stepping
from train at Burlington fell and broke
his leg, which had but just been healed
having been broken several weeks ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

John l. Mitchell Elected President of the
ORGANIZATION.

MILWAUKEE, Oct AT Saturday
nights meeting of the Juneau Club, ample
evidence of the Clubs new lease of life was
manifested There was large attendance
Of members and letters Of regret from
others. The resignation Of James Knees
land as president was accepted. and John
l. Mitchell elected to the position. Vice
President Halsey made a short speech
congratulating the club on the prospect of
again having Mr.. Mitchell's services. He
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Four More Jurors.

CHICAGO, Oct. 8.-Today four more
jurors were swore in to try the Cronin case.
making eight now secured. The names
of the last four are Geo. l.. Corke, W. s.
North. Henry D. Walker and Farnk ALI
son. The defense used another Of their
premptory challenges; leaving twelve to
their credit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
VIII Return the Compliment.

BosToS, Oct. 8.-The New Englanders
who have been visiting Sioux City by in
vitation of It's board Of trade returned to-
day. A permanent organization was
formed for the purpose Of holding re-
union at which means of showing proper
appreciation of the hospitality Of Sioux
City viii be formulated
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

ST. JOHN, Oct. Intense excitement is
caused here by the arrest of VIM. Nc
Donald, clerk in the wholesale drug es-
tablishment of T. r. Barker & Sons,
charged with being the person who sent
the poisoned candy through the mail,
which caused the death of Mrs. McRae
Mcdonald is brother of Mrs, Barker,
widow of the late mayor of St. John Nc
Donald was placed in an asylum,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
RoIIinp i'm the Maiority.

Hartford, Conn. Oct. 6.-With a
dozen towns to hear from the official re-
turns at the Courant Office gives 26,8
majority gainst the prohibitory amend
Tneut
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
New York stock and Money Market.
HIM Hahn Kasson's Return.

CHIcAGo, oct. 8.-Hon John J. Kasson,
of Iowa was in the city this evening on his
way home to Des MOines, on return from
Germany where he was member Of the
Samoan conference. He would not talk
on the subject Of the Samoan treaty further
than to say he thought it would be ratified
l.,- +ha eop4ta
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
SEEMING REDRESS.
Colorcd Rapti>t> Ask the President Ia sup
press the southern outragcs.

WASHINGTON. oct. S-Amoug the
mornings official callers were commit
tee of the national rolored Baptist aSSacia-
ton recently held at Indianapolis, who
came to present the resolutions adopted 10y
the association, asking the president t. do
what he could towards SupprcSSing the
outragC> committed in the South upon
black men because of their color The
COMMITTEES was given u careful and rc-
Specttul hearing 10y the president and, up
ON departing, expressed themselves salts
tlCd with the result of their visit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Charged With Attempt to Murder.

LoSDoS, Oct. 8.-Capt Lawler, Of the
boat Neverzink, was brought before the
magistrate at Portsmouth to-day and
charged with atrernpt TO murder. The
prisoner was remanded pending the bai-
Ef recoyery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

New NoRK, Oct s. -Ex-Mayor Oakley
Hall, has sued James Brice, auther of
"Thc American Commonwealth, " for $50
600, claiming to have been hhelcd in the
article entitled The Tweed Regime
The suit is brought in London, complain
ant and defendant now residing there
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Wool Merchants Fail.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 7.-Taussig &
Taylor. wool merchants, are embarrassed,
but an extension is probable The firm is
well known in this city and throughout
the west The members of the firm de-
cline to make a statement for publication.
1t was learned its liabilities were about
$4,000 The assets are now much below
the original amount.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
NIi.nIncrh Confidence.

CuIcNGo. oct. S.-A. Il. Peck. couGden-
tial hook-kccpcr in the Chicago office of T.
Lorjllard 4 CO.. has disappeared. Is is
stated that hc has ovrrdrawu the firms
money to the extent of several thousand
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

JOSEPH PULITZER. of New York offers to
be one of twenty-five men to give 100000
each to boom the international fair project
in that city. Joseph is safe enough in this
offar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

Cor. WILEY S. SCRIBNER, recorder of
Cock county. one Of the most prominent
citizens Of Chicago, and local politician,
died at his residence, 81 Laurel avenue
Saturday morning, September q.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11
Work Of the Fire.

CLEVELAND, Oct 8.-The wholesale
grocery establishment Of VIM. Edwards &
Co. was damaged to the extent OF sl25.000
by FIRE tonight.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

SUNSET Cox left but little property as
the money gained OF business life. Cast
ing anchors to windward' was not in his
line.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

GOLD in large quantities is reported to
lave been discovered in China. And just
now the Mclean man is not welcome
there.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

CHICAGO has 355 churches and no per
sonal devil according to the consension of
opinion among her clergy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

EIGHTEEN tons of steel disappear daily
on the single system of the London & North
western railway, through wear and rust.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

GEN. FAULKSER. the bank wrecker of
the Danville, N Y, National bank, gets
seven years in the Erie county peniten-
tiary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

Mr. PowDERLY reversed things at st Louis
and denounced his denunciators. He SEEM
ed to have all the best oft too. Mr.. Pow
derly prefers to have others denounce him,
but when the gait isn't lively enough he
turns loose and fixes up few denuncia-
tions himself. He's real clever that way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

The Empress of Japan is making prepa-
rations to come to this country in the
spring.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

TnE coal miners of Usage county, kas.,
have gone on strike. The supply of coal
ut Topeka and elsewhere in the nelghbor-
hood is short, and the leaders of the strike
are of the opinion that it is a good time to
force an increase of wages. If the oper-
ators decide to fight it out and refuse to
aeccde to the demands, the cry of famine
will presently be raised, and sympathet
ic and indulgent public will be called upon
to contribute TO the support of the families
Of the malcontents who are now dellber-
ately throwing up their jobs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

WmKIE COLLINS was great admirer
of James Fennimore Cooper. His advice
to one who asked him what books to rea d
was: Last. not least, do justice to Il
better writer, shamcfuIy neglected ut the
present time il England and America
alike, who invented the sea story and created
the immortal character Of Leather Stock
ing. Read The Pilot and Jack Tier
read the Deerslaycr' and The Pathfinder,
and believe you will be almost rs CRATE
fu to Fenn imore Cooper as am.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-10-11

WrTu the melancholy examples before
him Of other American girls who have
thrown themselves away on foreign
"nobemcn,' Mr. Huntington would be
justified in chastisiug his daughter most
soundly at the first signs of Il betrothal
to Prince Won Hatzfcldt, and in chastis-
ing her Us other wayward children are
chastised in accordance with good family
discipline
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-31
7. /. FOX & SON.

Some time since we received a
wire that a certain commission
house in New York would close
out the entire line of - 1-2c
Seersuckers and Chambrays.
We wired back for some of
them. Here they are, II LIE
Seersuckers and Chambrays;
will put on sale Monday morn
ing at Z "a cents.
We just received the biggest
lot of 10c Satines in the finest
cloth and stpatterns in Wlch-
tia.
The handsomest and latest
work of the French Saline de-
signer can now be seen in our
store at 1Sc per yard. They are
real beauties and would be good
property at 25c per yard. Come
and see the very latest.
We call your attention to the
fact that our French Satines are
the most celebrated makes and
the most superb colorings, and
at the same time from 5 to 10c
per yard cheaper than elsewhere
in Wichita. Cash is what does
the work for us.
Our line of 40 inch SOC pure
wool Henrietta and % 1-2c 36
inch Henrietta have never yet
been matched. The colOrings
are superb.
Remember we save you money
on % inch China Silks at 4Sc,
Isle thread hose at lac, extra
balbriggan hose 1Sc, or 3pair for
Doc; and that line of fast black
hose at 25c and extra fine at 40c.
We will put on sale Monday
morning two cases of those won
derful Jersey ribbed vests at 15c
and two cases of d fancy woven,
shaped, elegant quality Jersey
ribbed vest at 25c, well worth
SOC each.
Come and see these Is and 25c
vests. We have sold more la
dies vests than all the other
Wichita houses put together
this season.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-31
Read The Figures,

No. 1171-A cottage of 4 rooms on
Pennsylvania avenue, Sl,l25. Easy
payments.
No. 1155-Business lot on Douglas
avenue. near Main. S12, 500.
No 115S-Good house, rooms. Riv-
side add, $4,000.
No 1160-New house, rooms, on
Waco ave. down town. 5000.
No. 11s3-Business lot, 50x140 ft, near
Douglas ave-, on Emporia, $1,000. Can
be sold on good payments, this is very
cheap.
No. 11S4-Cottage of 4 rooms near the
ice factory, $1,000 Rented at 800 a
year.
No. 11SS-A double house on Hinton
ave, to exchange for better house,
will assume some difference
No. 1l90-Fine east front lot on north
Market St. near Second. $4,000.
No. 214-640 acres of choice prairie
land in this county, at $50 per acre.
Would take some trade.
No. 20i-A we'll improved farm of 500
acres. near HaysvilIe. new house and
barn, Sc. 500. VIII exchange the whole
or part OF this farm for garden land
near the city.
No. 21-520 acres in Finney county,
$500. Mortgage of $500. balance cash.
No. 222-A few quarters of good land
in Wichita county. Prices away down
N. f. kIEDERLAkDER.
Over Wichita National Bank
dlo4-tt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-31
Monday and Tuesday, Only.

1000 writing tablets go at l
cent erch.
20 checker boards go at 23centS
each.
100 boxes face powder go at
Z cents a box.
100 bottles good mucilage go at
5 cents bottle.
100 bottles Carter'S black ink
go at 5 cents a bottle.
2 spoolS 100 yards basting
thread for 1 cent.
2 boxes extra strong Jap. hair
pins for 5 cents.
Good hair brushes for 9 cents
each.
1000 cakes cocoanut Oil soap
at 3 cents a cake.
1000 cakes Of Turkish bath
soap at 3 cents a cake.
500 cakes mechanics tar soap
at 10 Genus a cake.
Rubber fire combs at Sc each.
1000 boxes fine French black
ing at 5 cents a box.
100 dozen ladies fine brilliant
Isle thread hose. black. brown,
blues, tanS and all late shades,
worth 90 cents, at 80 cents.
Choice Of 1OOdozen misses hose
worth 15c, at 9 cents.
40 dozen ribbed vests, Monday
and Tuesday, worth so cents, at
IL cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-31
ADJUSTMENTS
CRAWFORD GRAND.

The Bon Ton Theater company last
night closed quite successful weeks en-
gagement in this city with the Count of
Monte Cristo." There too was a very
large matinee.
Monday night Emmett is the attraction.
The advance sale is large and a crowded
house is promised.
FRITZ. THE FIRST, THE ORIGINAL FRITZ,
Whose laughing face, sunny disposition
and love for the little ones made him SO
welcome to the stage in many cities,
made bis first bow to a Boston audience
last evening. It was Emmett, of course,
who portrayed that interesting. decidedly
magnetic" parsonage of the world be-
yond the footlights. The German comed-
ian, greeted with frienliness in those off
shots of Fritz. Our Cousin German, F"
that from time to time he has presented in
this city, makes a much qetter impression
in the original Dutch piece that has
given him such wide popularity.-Bos-
ton Globe.
The curtain will rise promptly at 8:15.
Be there at that time or you may find the
door closed until the end of the act.
LA TOsCA.
Fanny Davenport IN Sardou's great dra-
ma. The story is that of Scarpia, a high
official in Rome, become smitten with
Flora Tosca. beautiful and popular sing
er, who had a lover whom she would not
give up The lover was arrested and tor
bured until his face was dyed in blood and
she allowed to look on his suferines until
finally she revealed the secret that Scarpia
desired. This is thrilling scene, but not
more so than the one where Scarpia tries
TO force her to abandon her lover and take
up with him. This she finally consents to
but handy dagger changes her mind and
she Stays the villain, after getting him to
change real to a mock execution of her
lover She has fears of treachery, which
are only too well grounded, for her lover is
shot dead Over his remains she charges
the guard with treachery and cOnfesses the
killing of Scarpia and dies at the hands of
the guard. Falling at the top of wall or
baustrade she rolls over and over until
she reaches the body of her lover, where
she dies rejoicing that they can never be
separated more. Sale OF seats commences
Thursday, Aril 4, at a. m.