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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
GRIEF THAT SPEARS NOT.
The Pathetic Story of IA Fathers Suicid

The Pathetic Story of IA Fathers Suicide
Dear little Flossie, I'll be with you be-
fore the night is over
Grief lad driven John Kean mad. Sui
eide was in his mind to rejoin the child
whom he bad loved so dearly.
Up TO recently there was no happier
home in Newark, N. j., than John Kean s.
He lived in a pretty house on Plain street
with his wife and FIVE children and every
thing went we'll with him. He was an ex-
pert unachinest in the employ of HeweS Il
Phillips, iron manufacturers, and his pay
was large
kcan's whole life seemed bound up in
his children, but of all he loved Flossie
best. She was a beautiful girl IA years
Old, and the affection which her father be-
slowed upon her was returned thousand
fold.
Early last week Kem's five children
were stricken with malignant diphtheria.
and from the first the family physician look
ed for some Of them to die.
FloSsie's case was especially bad, and
the poor father was nearly distracted He
never left her bedside and his prayers to the
doctor to save her life were pitiable to
listen to. Everything possible was done
for the children but the disease had at
tackled them in its most desperate form and
medical skill availed nothing.
Charles, little 4-yrar old boy. died Fri
day and was buried the morning following
There was no indecent haste, but the au-
thoTities demanded an immediate funeral
The fathers grief was touching. but he
conSoed himself with the thought that
perhaps FIossie might be saved after all
Poor little Flosie went Sunday, and
with her died her brother Willie. a baby
of only 2-years
Then the father became almost
maniac. The funeral was held the same
day, but he could make no arrangements
for 1t. He wandered about the house
murmuring, "FIossie, Flossie, why did
you leave me?" and nothing that could
be said could give him comfort. Late in
the afternoon he left the house. At $50
o clock he went to the Van Dyke house,
No. % Bowery. and asked for roosn. He
registered as John Place and directed tie
clerk to call HIM at 7:30 in the morning.
At that hour Charles V. Grnlman. the
night clerk, knocked on Kean' room. but
received no reply. Then he went out on
the fre-escape and looked through the
window.
kean was lying on the bed with bloody
ilulC III IAS ltlG ttuApAt. ut ItolA was Ell
tered and it was found that the mln had
taken laudanum before he had shot him
self. One vial had been emptied and a
portion of the contents Of another had
been spilled upon the floor. The man was
dead, the pistol bullet having gone through
his head and lodging just under the skin
of the right temple.
The coroner's office was notified and
after a permit had been obtained the bodn
was taken to an ndertakers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
BoLTERS EVERYWHERE.
several Editors and Others Flock to th
Dom NCrnIiC HnrIN

os'e'A 1oht"r> and Others Flock to ths
Democratic Party
MERRILL, Wis, oct. 1.-THE outlook
for democratic success in this section was
never more hopeful than at the present
time, Men who have been lifelong re-
pubhcans are deSerting the republican
party. Among the most influential of the
latter n this county are {. ". Honig-
man, editor of the Anzsiger, the only Ger
man paper in the county.
J. +. Shirk, editor Of The Tomahawk.
published at Tomahawk and heretofore
the only republican paper Of any acknowl-
edged influence III the county, will today
place the full democratic ticket at the head
OF Its editorial columns. He can no longer
couutenance the acts OF those who are
manipulating the republican machine.
and desires honest government, both mum
iCipal, state and national. These, he saws,
he has last all hope ofever seeing, SO Iona
as the republicans remain in power,
One of the latest and strongest addi-
tions to the party is John F. Anderson.
a rising young lawyer, whose influence
among the ScandmavianS is greater than
that of any man in the county. MIR. An
derSon is a Norwegian. and two years ago
was the republican nominee for district
ATTORNEY IN itc ilSl issue or na NCrtn-
en Wisconsin News Mr.. Anderson pub
fishes an open letter, giving his reasons
for leaving the republican party This
letter is 4 most Scathing condemnation Of
that partys corrupt methods and of It's
broken pledges to the people.
As may be SurmiSed, with these many
fitting rebukeS the republicans are becom-
ing decidedly uneasy, even NJ. H. McCord,
who is Skirmishlng around in the hopes
of being able to save his home endorse
ment" and carry his own county. This
he will not be able to do this tall. Two
years ago he received plurality of over
500 in this county. This year it is
safe to wager that Thos Lynch of ANTI
go, will carry it 10y from 800 to 400. Tho
nomination of w. A. Scott, for state SON
atOr, was the weakest move the rcpubli-
can party could have made, and TO this
nomination can be laid the reason that
McCord will be so badly slaughtered As
a man or politician Scott mas no pres
tige and received the nomination solely
because he had barre" and was the
son of tho late I. h. Scott He has in
hcriled none OF his fathers popularity
and will run well in those districts only
where he is not we'll known. The demo
Gratis at lomahawk will organize Peck
club during the coming week and are con-
tdent of rolling mp ii big democratic ma
JOrity. If Lincoln county is any criterion
then the state ticket will toe elected bY an
enormous majority and our present CON
gresham from the ninth district will be
relieved from his arduous duties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
o'MAHONEY RELEASED.
The Trial Against the Irish Agitators
Making Progress

DUBLIN, Oct. 14.-At the request of
Roman. prosecutor for the crown. the court
at Tipperary, before which O'Brien and
Dillon and other defendants are being
tried on charges of conspiracy, today dis
missed the charge against o Mahoney,
whose illness prevents his attending court.
Healy argued that the evidence against
O Mahoney equally affected all the de-
PENDANTS and that the charges against
them should also be dismissed. The court
took note Of Healy's objection and allowed
the crown 10 proceed with the pro8ecu-
+ior
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
BRIDE OF a LONDONER-
Miss Emma Tborsen to Wed Wealthy
EngIi.huan.

MILWAUKEE. Oct. 14-Surprise will
be caused in society circles by the an
nouneement that Miss Emma Thorsen. Is
to be married O;t0ber q, TO ]. W. Bes-
wick Purchas. partner in the large
coffee house Of Bradshaw & Co, Of Lon
don and Rio Janiero. Miss Thorsen
and her mother has teen abroad
for some time and returned to Milwaukee
today Mr. Purchas visited Milwaukee
Eve years ago, and also.iast spring, as the
guest of John johnson. After the we'd
ding he will 90 abroad with his bride. who
Is great fayorite In Milwaukee society
Mis- Thorsen Is sister of Mrs. John John
son and Mrs. A. D. Seaman
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
KISSED THE FLAG.
Canadians do Not Appreciate the Govern
ment of the United States

TORONTO, Oct. 14.-There was a big Gel
ebration here today of the seventy-eight
anniversary of the battle of Queenstown
Heights, where General Sir Isaac Brock
fell while repelling American invasion.
At one of the largest public schools Rev
g. J. Bishop, Methodist minister, said he
would be glad to see an American flag en-
twiDed with the Canadian to show that
no unfriendly feelings existed AT this
some one produced an American flag. His
ses were heard and some called out:
Take it down; throw it out. " A doughty
school trustee took down the stars and
stripes from where it hung and pinned it
to the lower part of the Canadian flag.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
The Best Man In the World.

Well, If not positively the s-~t, one Of the
wsest is be who checks disease the start in his
own system. In preserving restoring the
heaven -grs nted gift OF health, he deserves pro-
found consideration. His example is worthy TO
be Initiated The complaints which sfiicI Us are
largely attributable TO 3 want OF tone in the
stomach, either inherent or inflicted BY ourselves
upon that much abused repository Of the food
that should nourish rs What is its requirement
in adversity' wholesome tonic None so good.
II We rely upon experience and testimony. as
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Unmedicated slim
ulants wont o. Regulation, veil mvigor-
alton of the digestive vscera is not TO be effected
by these. Through the agency of the stomachic
named, strength of the entire system Is rerrerched
dyspepsia and biliousness overcome. MslzriaL
kidney, bladder and rheumatic complaints ats
sradicatsd BY thas sAlltary rsformsr OF III health
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
DIES OF LOCKJAw.
Frank Severth, OF the La Crosse X Uniting
Works Meets a Horrible Fate.

LA CROSSE, Wiz, Oct. I0.-Frank Ne
verth, employed in the La Crosse Knit
ting works, ran a nail in his foot about a
week ago. he kept at work and thought
no more about it until IL O'Clock yesterday
when he began to feel sharp pains in the
back of his neck and head. He was soon
completely overcome, and conveyed to his
home on Seventh and Adams streets, and
a physician Immediately summoned, Tho
medical men examined the patient, and
told his friends nothing could be done for
him, and before morning the young man
was dead, haVin. dien in the fearful
agonies Of convulsIon, during which the
combined strength of two men was re-
quired 10 hold him in bis bed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
HAVE a HARMONIOUS MEETI ING.
The Presbyterian Revision Committee
Agree on Gany Points.

PITTsBURG, Oct. 14.-The revision
committee Of the Presbyterian general as
Sc by closed its first session today to
meet again at Washington, February 4th
The chief discussions of the committee
were upon chaps. 3, 6 and j. The discussions
of the cImmitte9 have been thoroughly
harmonious and the agreements reached
committee believe that the report will be
finally adopted, which will receive the APP
proval of the general assembly and will be
adopted by the presbyteries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers are i'm Session in Pittsburg.

PITTsBaRG, Oct 14-The twenty-sev-
enth annual convention of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers begins here
tomorrow. The executive committee was
in session today, one feature in the line of
new business is proposition to ac-
cept the membership in the
United Order of Railway Employees
Chief Arthur would not express any views
on this matter. saving, at is for the
convention to decide" 1t is understood
that Grand Master Workman Powderly,
of the knights of labor, will lay an i'm
portant communication before the conven-
ton It's nature is not known.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
CRIMINAL.

RUBE burrows, the notorious train
robber and outlaw who was captured by
officers near Birmingham, Ala, Wednes-
day afternoon, was shot by one of his
captors.
W. H. CRAWFORD, under indictment
at Decatur, H., for the murde- of Mrs
Colonel Matthias confessed hi. guilt to the
states attorney Tuesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17

does not grow very rapidly on . case of
these goods.
Some rcrsc Figures in hosiery

uoes not grow very rapidly on case of
these goodS. F"
Some rersc Figures in Eosiery.
MesSrS, PaSSavant Il Co.. importers saw.
=" The new tariff law will add from ! 10
% per cent. to the cost of goods in our
line or trade, Jersey cloth will be ad-
vaneed 50 per cent. above present prices,
velvet ribbons 10 to 20 per cent, cotton
Ve!yets 10 to 20 per cent, silk and cotton
NelVetS ~ 10 70 per cent, silk and
cotton pushes 50 per cent, cotton
hosiery 10 to 2S per cent, silk hosiery
per cent, wool hosiery 10 per cent. wool
underwear 10 per cent. French under
wear % per cent, cotton bathrobe. 10
per cent, wool bathrobes 20 per cent. sud
wool cashmere 10 to Is per cent.
Ready Made Clothing.
When the tariff gets into full operation,
1t will enhance the price of ready made
clothing from 10 to Is per cent.
As to gloves s leading dealer saw:
The change viii only increase the cost
OF loow-prloed goods. To put il moro
clearly, IT sne fine gloves were subject 10 .
duty OF 90 per cent. ad valorem, the low
priced gloves would be from 90 10 100 per
cent higher"
The masses wear short, low, priced
gloves, while the fine gloves for women
can hardly be made too long"
pair of gloves that last year sold for a
dollar ar retail, will not be purchased thi.
winter for less than = dollar and thirt,
cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
w. 4. Meyers and Miss Nellie Crump Are
the Victims

LAKE Mills. Wis, Oct. 10.-At the
residence OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vim. Crump, yesterday. w F.
Meyers, and Miss Nellie Crump were
united In marriage by the Rev. J. ]. Gar
win, of the Methodist Church. in the pres
ence of relatives and a few intimate
friends. Mr.. Meyers holds the position of
foreman in the Leader office. His bride
has been a successful teacher for several
years IN this county. They were presen-
ted with many beautiful and useful pres
ents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
HOw'S THAT M'KINLEY.
What the Infamous Bill will DO Forth
Farmers Market.

MADRID, Oct. 13.--It is announced that
the Spanish government will request the
United States to admit products
of the Spanish professions in
the West Indies, especially tobacco and
sugar without the recently imposed tariff
restrictions In the event of a refusal
Spain will exclude American products,
especially bread stutfs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
AREAL OLD FASHIONED DUEL.
John McRaey Meets aud Kills His Oppon-
ent. OsCar harrington

LEXINGTON, n. C.-For some time past
John McRaey has been suspicious of the
relations between his wife and Oscar Bar
ringer. A short time ago he ordered Bar
ringer out of his Louise and warned
him to keep away on the penalty
of trouble. Last week, however,
Barringer sent a note to Mrs. McRaey,
asking for meeting. 1t fell iuto the
hands of the husband, who sent word to
Barringer that he must leave the state or
fight duel. Darlington decided to fight
and the men met last Saturday. Bar
ringer was killed, and McRaey has fled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
SOLD FOR $1,000.
Missouri DeInuth Brings a PrinceIy Price
at "A Sale.

WESTMINSTER, Pa, Oct. 15.-Colonel
Bruce today sold all she horses IN training.
the property of Capt. S. 5. Brown, and a
number of yearlings from FanstIna. The
stud of Missouri Demuth was the pick Of
Browns horses, and after a keen c0mpeti-
ton between Mcdonald and F. S. Melee
wee & Co., it was knocked down TO the
latter for 81 600
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
GENERAL REUBES DAVIS DEAD.
He Was the Most Prominent Criminal Law
yer in the south.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Oct. 15.-Genera
Reuben Davis, aged s., of Aberdeen,
Miss, died today. He was a first cousin
Of Jefferson Davis. He was a prominent
figure in the Mexican war and ranked as
the most celebrated criminal lawyer in the
south. He served in the Both and Both
CONGRESSES
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
The Oldest Veteran Dead.

MOUNT PLEASANT. Iowa, Oct. TO-
Capt. Peter Foster, the oldest member of
the grand army, died here last night.
He was 50 years Of age and fought in the
war of 1912, the .MeIioan war and the
civil war
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17

with all the whitening irony of the voice.
manner and logical reasoning of which
Col. Villas is capable. The weak fabric of
Spooners arguments was torn down and
exposed in all their disguised Nervousness.
Col. Villas read extracts from Spooner's 5
speech and then dissected piece bv piece
the foundation upon which he
had built his protection castle.
The walls were not impregnible to the
searching glance of the speaker, and every
loop-hole was enlarged until nothing but
the skeleton renamed. The tariff uues-
ton next received attention and was ably
handled. The speakers SMILES were so
put and pointed that the most
obtuse could not fail to read
lily understand them The figures
were so logically drawn that the conclu-
sions of the audience were reached with
out effort. The examples of the injustice
OF the tariff tribute were so apt that at
glance was seen the truth of the state
mentS and the injustice of the exist
ing laws. Col. Villas said that no
one objected to paying lawful tax, but
what they did enter their protest against
was the payment of tribute to mauufact-
urers. Our republican friends talk as
though you were protected. If the tariff
Is so high as to shut out foreign competi-
ton, then the manufacturer receives the
benefit.
After an exhaustive review of the tariff.
the speaker took up the Bennett law. The
democrats were not opposed to public
schools, but were in favor of all schools
and the personal liberty of all men. If
the state had right to say what the
child should study and in what
languages the state had some right to say
what the child should not study. After
picturing the position of the republicans
on the Bennett law and the stand taken
by the democrats, Mr.. Villas
closed, warmly thanking the audi
ence for the attention and good
will manifested. Three cheers were given
for Col. Villas and then the massive aud
lence slowly fled cut. 1t was one of the
largest mass meetings ever held in Mil
waukee and the interest manifested bodies
good for the cause espoused.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17

THE State Journal may now regard
Peck as a joker, but it will look upon
things in a much more serious light be-
fore the end has been reached.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE.
The Portug uese Cabinet Takes Hold Of the
Government

LISBON. Oct. 14.-The new cabinet to-
day took the oath of allegiance TO the king.
The ministry is a coaIiation one.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17

FoR the boou of free orchids granted by
the Mckinley bill the workingman who
pays SIS per cent. tariff upon his tin dinner
pail will please be duly grateful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
JAMES o'DoNNELL SHOT.
Rufaan Killed at a Dance In Hazel
hurst.

HAzELHURsT, Wis, Oct. 12-James
O'Donnell, hurley woodsman, was shot
and killed at dance last night, by John
C. Yawkey, of the Yawkey & Lee Lumber
COMPANY. The victim was drunk and
quarrelsome, and was trying to pick
fight with several persons. He assaulted
Yawkey. and the latter, after warning
the big woodsman TO desist, shot him
dead. Self-defence can be the only just
verdict.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17

Litigation complicated and long drawn
out promises TO result from the Hoxie &
Mellor failure at Amigo The assignee
has served summons that will result in
proceedings to test the validity of the at
tachment of the Michigan property of the
frm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
Gloves.
VIII go up some 60 to 100 per cent.

One On the firm of Walter II. Graef &
Co. No. 81 Greene street. said:-"T These
apparently heavily taxed goods In reality
do not pay as much duty as common goods.
The richer in silk pile goods are the
lighter they are, and the duty per pound
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
DEFIED THE PROTESTS.
The English Boats Entered the Zambesi
Despite The Portncuese

LISBON, Oct. 14-The governor of
Mozambique telegraphed Saturday that
the British stern wheel gun boats which
were at Chiirde at the mouth of the Fam
best assembled the river Notwithstanding
the protest of the Portuguese authorities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17
RAISE PRICES EVERYWHERE
The Effect of the Mckinley Abomina-
ton Shown up in All Their
Cruel Oppression.
Burdens are Piled on to the Poor
While the Rich are Pras-
tieally Exempt.
consumers Compelled TO Pay Higher
TaAeS; But Wages are not
Increased.

The new tariff has gone into effect. Its
consequences are yet TO be felt in their
full degree. But all who are engaged in
business say that it will operate to stiffen
prices.
In the larger cities the leading dealers
have been consulted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-10-17

IT has been charged by the local re-
publican organ that the eminent pro-
hibition orator. T. c. Richmond, was in
the field not to help the cause he oStensibly
represents but to aid in beating La Toilette,
and that his speeches instead of being
devoted te third party politi were given
up almost wholly to praises Of free trade.
1t leaks out. however, that the republican
friends of Mr.. La Toilette have long been
laboring with might ard main with the
prohlbitionists to induce them to make
nominations, especially for the legisla-
ture in order to dissolve their party or
ganization as much as possible and let its
members drift back into the ranks whence
they originally came. Their scheme las,
however, met with such poor success that
the local organ was at last forced TO show
its teeth.-Madison Democrat.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-09-03
THE FIELD OF LABOR.

Minneapolis has cooperative fur
nishng company.
Some union brick-layers at Boston get
~ cents an hour.
Pittsburg stcam-fitters won nine
hours, ten hours pay.
A cooperative society in Bresslau has
forty-three stores.
The San Francisco Coast Seamen's
union has 4, 200 members.
In Pittsburg $4,000 men are employed
in thirty-eight iron mills.
San Francisco sewing girls have 20
compete with the Chinese and make
81. 80 u week.
The Kansas City city council has
adopted an eight-hour ordinance for
city employees.
The Dallas Manufacturing company,
with $1,000, 900 capital. will start
cotton-mill at Huntsville. Ala.
The Allegheny Besscmer-Steel com
pony OF Duquesne, Pa, has adopted
eight hours In all It's departments
In the japanese house OF peers Just.
elected there are twenty-five farmers,
fifteen merchants, and but one noble
man
The French Chamber OF Deputies has
passed bill giving trade unions a.
stronger legal position than they have
ever had In America or England. Seven.
years ago they were illegal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-09-03
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SCARCE.
The Prices VIII BE Unusually High This
Winter.

Fruit and vegetables will be scarce and
high this year, and those who contemplate
laying i'm "A winter supply had better begin
before the prices get much higher The
nearby crops in these lines are failure
this year. and although there Is plenty Of
California fruit coming i'm the demand Is 50
great for the Eastern markets, as well "a
for home consumption, that il has "a ten
1ency 10 make prices much higher. In
the fruit line the almost total failure OF
the apple crop will be felt by the people
generally. The Eastern States have hardly
any apples at all. and will not be able 10
supply the West a. heretofore Good apples
are bringing s225 TO $3.50. Among vege-
tables, potatoes are causing great anxiety.
Careful calculation places the shortage at
about 100, 600 600 bushels. and the possibility
0f this record being lowered will depend en-
tirely upon rain. Michigan. Il great po-
tato section, will only have about GO per
cent. OF an average crop. South Dakota
and Minnesota are not up TO the average.
and Kansas and Nebraska will only have
enough for their own requirements. Toma
toes are plentiful and Illinois stock coming
In. Onions are short and not OF particularly
good quality. Cabbages are fine this year.
and although the crop is not a. large a.
usual the quality makes up for the lack in
annuity