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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
JEALOUSY AND a PISTOL.
Bertha Quail shoots ut Her Ex-Lover
and EiIls Herself

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct. 27.-
Bertha Quail attcE pied TO shoot
Alexander Walker last night and then
turning the weapon on herself lodged
DuheJ IN her brain. jealousy in
spired the tragedy Walker is book
keeper for the Toledo bottling works
re Is twentY-eignt years old, dresses
well, is good looking and social BILE.
About year ago he became engaged
TO Anna IomlIn, a young lady with
whom he had been going for some
time.
Soon aiterward at "A social gathering
he mst Bertha Quail Bertha was
twenty years OLD, very pretty and
VivaclOus, dress ma1ter by Occupa-
ton, ana her own dresses were good
advertisements for herself A mild
Irritation grew up. Walker began
paying her attention, accompanied her
TO the theaters and partie, ana made
himself agreeable generally, but at the
same Tune maintained his good stand
my III the household of his atliauced,
Anna IUmlin.
Last week Walker and Bertha had q
quarrel and they separated in anger.
Walker said he thought she did not
care Tor HIM, and soon after the quar-
rel he went 10 Anna Iomlin and urged
upon her an early marriage. She had
become LrlLe Jealous OF his attentions
It. Inc other girl and this mar of re-
pvntance pleased ner. The couple
were married last Saturday night and
Icrtha was not an invited guest.
Last night after suppcr v alker was
alone III the Office. busy over his books.
when the door opened and Bertha
wal ed IN. she looked pretticr than
ever before. Her ace was flushed, but
she dld not seem excited. She APP
pearcd to be friendly and she and
Walker had a long talk together II
supposed she did not care for me, but
after had talked with her | regret tied
my haaty marriage said Walker,
speaking of the interview "Shc told
me she loved me and believe that it
was only the little quarrel last week
that prevented us beng happy to-
Gethcr
talking for half an hour Bertha
asked Walker if he was going home.
lie repled IN the affirmative, and put
ting on his coat told her to go ahead
while he turned of the gas. She went
out into the hall, which was lighted,
and when he reached the hall after
her he saw Bertha raise her right
hand, carrying Il revolver. He threw
up his hands and II bullet yrashed
against his sleeve button, breaking it,
and then CHANGING off lodged in the
door
Walker lodged out of the door, and
as he did SO he heard another shot and
supposed it was aimed at him. Hear
ing nothing further he crept back and
looking into the hall saw Bertha lying
ON the floor.
He summoned assistance, but it was
too late. The girl had placed the re-
volver to her face close to the nose
and pulled the trigger. Ihe bullet
penetrated the brain and death ensued
half an hour later. The body was
taNon in charge by the coroner.
Walker is IN cust ody pending an in
vestigation, Walkers wife went into
Mysteries as soon as she heard tho
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
BLAINE IN BOSTON.
lie is Interviewed and Says His Health is
Good

BosToN, Oct % -- Secretary Blaine was
met this morning at the Young hotel and
in conversation be remarked that he had
enjoyed more than four months of abso-
lutte rest, something no had not done for
many long years before. Mr.. Blaine said
it was nearly month after reaching Bar
Hmbor before he began 10 realize any i'm
provement in his health, but from then on
the gain had been greater than he hoped
for.
However be added: 81 suppose some
of the worthy correspondents will keep Up
the old story of exhausted nature and shat
tered constitutions Mr. Blaine spoke of
the political situation in New York, Mas.
sachusetts and Ohio and seemed confident
that in all these states the republicans
would win. He met delegation from
the merchants association and tVlked
with them quite freely and
fully on the reciprocity question He
made conditional promise to speak
thereon in Boston some time during the
coming winter, qualifying the promise
with the statement that be did no, wish
to be over sanguine about hi, phyr cal re-
storatiou and that he could not meet the
requisite test upon his strength until after
the resumption of his work in Washing
ton
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
FIGHTING THE PRAIRIE FIRES.
Flames sweeping over Immense Acres
la okIahomn Territory.

GUTHRIE, o. r., oct. 2G-lrairie
fires are raging all over the Territory,
but 80 far Us known no lives hHye been
lost reports from all important
points say that the loss so far as hay
ana gram il concerned Is immense.
MIR. G. Hunter, editor of the Chandler
News arrived to-day and reports that
the whole population of handler
turned out and fought the fire for
twenty four hours and succeeded in
snting the town
great mass Of iron and dclugc of
burning Goals was thrown across u
marrow alley into the rear OF haur-
mun N strauss big retail dry goods
store and the wall of the store was
carried away. Half do clerks
were gathered about the book keeper
ut the hnclt OF the store, With the
book keeper, Solomon rcyfus, they
were caught IN the wrccliagc, but IL is
believed all escaped alive. nrcyfus
was seriously injured, but not dam
Ecrously, Carrie lJiuIlclspicl, Hattie
Ennis and Lena NicItles were slightly
In jured.
IN moment, apparently, the whole
building was in flames. The weather
has been very dry for two weeks and
the wrealtugo and goods burned like
finder
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
1t Seems to Have Seized the
Sheriff al Independence,
Iowa.
He COnfiscates Liquor and Stops Pool
Selling at the Race
Track,
Business Men are Indignant and No
One Knows What May
Result.

DUBUQUE, Oct. 27-There is a bitter
war at independence and excitement runs
high. after the August races the prohi-
bitionists of Independence scored Sheriff
left for allowing gambling, pool
selling and liquor selling to 90 on unmo-
Tested. He resolved not to get into the
same trap again and Thursday went out
to Rush Park where he stopped the wheel
of fortune and pool selling Williams, the
owner of the track, WAS indignant
He said when he built his
track in independence two-thirds
of the stores we're vdcant,now there was not
one empty building. If prosecuted further
in this manner he would pow through his
track, plant it to corn and move away.
Business men are also indignant. They
say they have done a tremendous
business because of the races.
Horsemen and all are leaving Indepen.
d1nce on every train. Sheriff Tiff is seiz-
ing all beer which comes in sight and
pandemonium reigns supreme. There is
no telling what the outcome will Re. In
dignation meetings are being held and
business men declare that they will not
submit to having the town thus handi
CAPPED
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30

purpose of Iynching him. They tore
out one end of the frame building,
when the hiding man leaped through
window and ran. A volley of twenty
or thirty shotguns and revol vers was
fired at him, but as it was very dark
it is thought that he was not hurt
They then returned to his store and
completely overturned it, throw wing
his gooC out.
Miller is said to be bad citizen and
has ruled Garrett in cowboy fashion
when he gets on a spree. Last even
ing he took the middle of the street
with two reyoivers and fired a dozen
shots at people on the street. This
was too much for the citizens and they
resolved TO end his career He has
disappeared
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
KILLED FIVE VICTIMS,
Terrible Accident On ,bo soc rail-
road al JborseH, MINI,


GLEN Hoou, Mimi, oct ETA torrt
BILE accident happened at ThorScn
Station, elEht miles east of here on the
500 Railroad, lust night, by which live
persons were killed and seven seriously
injured The dead are;
o. u. Holmes, travelling salesman Tor
Scnbury & Co, ST Inul; Fred Rcnn,
Conrad Prince, Brazil Lyle, John Coilin,
The four last named all belonged at
Monticello, Mimi A regular west
bound freight train was switching at
the station when II was run into by II
west bound extra running nj hlgh
rate Of speed The cnhoOSo of tho reE-
ular tram was completely tcloscopod.
All the dead and injured were IN this
car. DR. Allen OF GlonwoOd hurried
60 the wreck and, assisted Ny DR.
Bradley and others, cared for the
wounded. Mir, Holmes body was torn
60 pieces, Fred konn was probably
roasted to death, Ms he was found IN
the debris on top of the boiler. II Ia
reported that the 500 company has
caused the arrest of Conductor Wood
SON ana Engineer smith, o I the rNtra,
the blamc appearing to rest on them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30

JAMESTOWN, y. D., Oct, 1.-The
term Of court of Foster county was
adjourned sine die to day by rudge
Rose for the reason that to call Jury
would take many farmers from their
threshtug crews, The necessities of
farm work appeared greater to the
Judge than holding "a term OF court 1t
is uNciy that an ad journment will also
be had in Griggs county for the same
reason.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
NEGROES MAKING THREATS.
They Announce That They VIII
Furn seNps EpsIde Do,vn,

BRENNAN, Tovas, oct, 2G--This
morning II badly spelled and written
document was found posted ut a street
corner signed by u. u. Deltonu Of DeNar
county and Jim Powell OF Grimes
county, in substance saving that tae
document was intended M II warning
to the white people of the intention of
the ncgorcs to have u changed condi-
ton Of Affairs Nov |, and making the
assertion shat the change will be such
ms the white people will not want to
SOC again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30

Just back Of the British Museum.
London, England there is ouriously
shaped little patch OF ground known
IN tradition as the Field OF the Forty
Footsteps The old legend concern
ing the place says that two brothers
In the time OF the Duke OF Moumouth's
rebellion, took different sides and
here engaged each other In deadly
combat Both were killed. and forty
impressions OF their feet remained on
the field for many years not blade
OF grass growing In any CT the lnden-
tatlons
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ROW.
Michigan District Torn Up over
The Question OF Reading the bible.

FILM, Mich, oct 27,-A most uu-
fortunate disagreement on the ques-
ton snail the bible hsread in School?"
is demoraliz:ng educational matters in
Il kearsley school east of this city.
The teacher has been locked out and
every method has been used to stop her
work. The objection to the bible is
made by the Catholic patrons of the
school, il is said. ne of the DIRECTORS
is treasurer and another is moderator,
and both refuse to authorize or pay
the teacher salary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
ABUSED by THE NURSES,
Shocking story al Ouirn9cs IN ihc New
Sork Presbyterian NospiIaL

New NoRl>, oct 21..- The Herald this
morning publishes shocking story OF
cruellics said to have been imposed ON
patients OF tho Presbyterian hospital.
one Of the most prominent places OF tho
kind in the city, Lawyer Eicmousny-
der of ,ancastcr, Pa, who was re-
Gently discharged from the hospital
alleges that he has seen tho
sick aud dying beaten, hound
place. The punishment wOs usually
In ictod by the nurgcs for rpstlessno- y
on the purt of tho patients, In tho
statement made 10y Lawyer Rrimcn-
suffering from dclurwm trcmcns, who
were bound to their cots aud who,
when unbound, were found to be doad.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30

ST LouIs, Mo, HT.--Gcn H. II.
Ecuurcgnrd, for whom II warrant has
been issued by the uilcd States
authorities IN come ton with tho
Sioux rails Is, u. indictments charg-
ing him and other prominent officials
with violating the United states
postal laws, is in this city. lie Is stop
pug at his son-n.law'S home, 1907
Morgan street lie is stil to he 81, k
and refuses to soc reporters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
WISCONSIN NEWS

Matt Kaiser, Of Palmyra, has harvested
a second crop of potatoes grown on the
same land this season.
William Crager, living on the farm of
ex. Assembly lyman G. F. Caldwell, six miles
southwest of Augusta, suddenly became
blind last spring. Doctors succeeded in
recovering his eyesight for him A few
days ago he became blind in one eye
again,
W. L. Porter and Miss frankie Pierce,
two prominent society people, of Oconto,
were married
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
TO SUCCEED PROCTOR,
stephen H. Eikins Said 10 Fave
Eccn offered the War Portfolio.

WNeWNUION, Get. 27.-It IS UNDER
stood here that stephen b. ElNins has
been o6ercd the position of Secretary
OF War and has probably accepted.
The offer was made some days ago,and
llkins met Mir. Blain in New York
and consulted him n the subject. lie
advised hls acceptance, and last night
tllus ian. he'd with the President, and,
it is presumed, a. reed to accept.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
MAJ, WiSSMAN RESIGNS,
He becomes Involved In ~ Dispute
with Nnron soden

- Berlin, oct - 1t is reported that
Mai. Wissman has resigned his position
In East Africa because Baron Soden
forbade him to transport steamer to
Victoria Nyanga, The balance sheet
of the asst Africa company Is making
ve~y untavorable showing. The loss
of 100, 900 marks arose from the |nu.
zibar agreement with England. The
total working deficit Is 200, 900 marks
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
NINETEEN PERSONS PERISH.
Fatal Result o. n COiIi,iOn nj Soa Near
the Iddystone EociIs

LONDON, Oct. -. Tho British steamer
Boston, from Cardiff for London, has
arrived nj Falmouth after having been
in collision with the British bark
'harlewood, Capt Salmon from Ant
wcrp for Valparaiso.
The CharleWood foundered almost
Immediately after the collision, with
n loss OF sixteen lives. Three men
were killed on board the Boston ut the
time of the collision and her boats
were badly stove in. The captain of
the tharicwood, his wife, Il son, n
govorucss and the stcwarieSs, to-
gethcr with all the bark officers and
sin of the seamon, II total OF sixteen
person, were drowned in spite OF the
desperate efforts made Ivy the litcboats
of vessels which happened 30 be near
the scene of the COLI sion.
The efforts of the would-be life
savers were greatly hampcryd by the
darkness which prevailed at the time
of the ac ideut The spot where the
two vessels met was not tar from the
Eddystoue rocks, Jour miles from
plymouth,
only an apprentice and the captain's
daughter Wcro saved
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
MANDT ENJOINED.
lie Brands Wagons Stoughton That are
Manufactured in Michigan.

SToUGHToN, Wis. Oct. 26.-The
Stoughton Wagon company served papers
ON I. G. Mondt, this morning, enjoining
him from manufacturing a farm wagon
branded in certain manner. Mandt has
pdny tor several years, and is now
having u wagon manufactured for
aim at the city of Lansing, Mich,
otauded,the T. g. Mandt Wagon, Slough
ton, Wis. Az his wagon is not manufaC-
tured at Stoughton, the plaintiff company
claims he is decelvlng the trade and lml-
Eating the Stouphton wagon manufactur-
ed 10y the plaintiff company. Hence the
company enjoins him from using the
word Stoughton in connection with his
name for the protection Of their dealers
and trade
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
4 farmer named smith living thr

4 farmer named Smith living three
miles from this place lost all his
horses and cattle, but saved his house
From the high ground in this city fire
can I've seen in every direction, out
there is no prospect OF people being
burned. tor in most places fire guards
have been placed around the ulldiuEs
by blowing the land and burning the
grass There IS very little wind stir
ring, which decreases the danger IN
sideraaly,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
whSIONLY XII LING DEER.
Ute Indians Destroy Them Them by the
Hundreds.

DENVER, Oct, 26.-Word was received
from Meeker that at Lilly Park two large
bands of Utes are encamped and are wan
tonly Strengthening deer Hundreds of
carcasses are being left to rot on the
ground. Further down the divide and
clear on to the Blue mountains parties of
Utes are engaged in the same business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
ALMOST \ LYNCHlNG
An oblc, tiounblc ISnrne.snaker Has
a Narrow Escape from Mob

TusyouN, III, Get, 27.-Late last
night about dfty unknown mon call
ing themselves white caps attack d
the store OF John Miller, harness.
maker Of Garrett wishing 10 get hold
:. ,hN PROPRIETOR, L /. 49,. .r- -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.
IN Accident iu Which Four Men are
Killed

CUMBERLAND, Pa, Oct. 2I.-At The
quarrles of the Cumberland cement mlP
this evening when four men were carryins
a lot Of dynamite up ledge into one OF
the tunnels one of them dropped a lamp
into box An explosion followed and
Jacob Hammersmith, A. J. Taylor, NJ
Kiefer and Charles Thompson were fatally
injured Many others received painful
bruises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
VICTORIA ALL RIGHT.
A Sensational story of Yesterday De,

A Sensational story of Yesterday Denied.
LONDON, Oct. 26.-Great surprise VS.
created here this afternoon by the receipt
of cable from New York stating that a
report was current in the United States
that Queen Victoria was dead. A des-
patch was at once sent to Balmoral and IL
reply was soon received from Private
Secretary Pononsby declaring the report
to be totally unfounded and that the queen
was quite well,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30
murderer Gives himself Up,

ST. Louis, Mo, Oct. 97.--Ioseph Far
lev, who so brutality murdered Mrs.
kiryhcr sunday night, has surrendered
to the police.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30

% Br.NE, Oct ~ Sundays fire at
Mejrugeu rendered over 100 people
homeless. over 700 houses, churches,
and buildings OF various kinds were
consumed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-30

II is as cowardly to talk about man
behind his back rs it is TO throw stones a,
his house in the dark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-19
THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION,
This Occupied the Attention of the Baptists
This Morning


The cause Of education occupied the atten-
ton of the members of the Columbia Associa-
ton of Baptists at the session this morning OF
the third and last day of the annual meeting.
The special point was what the Baptist churches
were doing to advance education, and the
discussion ELECTED a great many interesting
and bright speeches. Among those taking part
In the discussion were Prof. Otis L. Mason,
Revs. S. II. Greene. Green Clay Smith, c. c..
Meador, DR.. J. c. yelling. S. NJ. Yeatman, j..
s. Brown, W s. o. Thomas and Prof G.. NJ. p.
King. The recommendations of the report of
the committee were adopted. as follows.
THAT an education society be formed within
the bounds of our association and under Its
patronage which shall be charged with foster
Ing Christian culture in the District and else
where. with the education of students for the
ministry and with the further endowment: and
strengthening of Columbian University.
That the standing committee OIL education
be instructed to at once take the necessary steps
and mature such plans as shall be deemed wise
and proper for the formation of such society
We also recommend that the Columbian Uni
versity and the Maryland Seminary be COM
mended to the sympathy and support of the
Baptists of the District"
After the report WAS adopted the association
adjourned for lunch, which was served by the
ladies of the church.
At the session this afternoon the work of
Sunday schools was discussed under the follow
ing topics: The Adult Department" address,
X Z. Earl of the Calvary Church. bible
Teaching in the intermediate Department"
address by Prof. c. I. Mason of the First
Church. Organization and Conduct of the
Primary Department" Mrs. J. d. Smith of
Grace Church.
The report of the committee to prepare
memorials OF those who have died during the
year was also presented.
The closing meeting will be held this evening
and will take the form of mass meeting of the
young peoples societies of the different
churches, Addresses are expected from NJ. NJ.
Shand. p S. Foster. MIR. Fenwick and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-19
A LUNCH TO MIR. GURLEY.
He is Pleasantly Complimented by the Loan
and Trust Company Directors.

ne Is Ileasantiy Nompiimented by the LOAF
and Trust Company Directors.
The directors of. the Washington Loan and
Trust Company gave Il lunch today at thu
rooms of the Downtown Club honor of VIM
b. Gurley. who has acted as treasurer of the
company from the time of its Inauguration
and who retires on account of the growth of the
business of Gurley & Stevens.
There were present Brainard H. Warner
VIM. b. Robson. John Joy Edison, John T.
Arms Chas. T. Bailey. Chas. S. Baker James
l.. Barbour, George f. Bartol II. s. Cum
mings. ). J. Darlington, John A. Hamilton
Albert F. Fox. o. c. Green. John Z. Larner
George +. Schafer, n. H. Shea, A. S. Worthing
ton. Thos. Somerviile, John A. Swope. J. S.
Swormstedt. George Truesdell, A. A. Wilson,
l.. ID. Wine. 5. W. Woodward.
Mr.. j. II. Noyes. the president of the Down
town Club was also guest
At the conclusion of the excellent lunch Hon.
Jno. \. Swope. who presided. presented Mr..
Gurley IL some very complimentary remarks
with an elegant gold watch bearing an inscrip-
ton expressing the high appreciation of his
services and the regret of the board at his re-
urement.
Remarks were also made by Mr.. Jno. Joy
Edison. Mr.. b. II. Warner and several other
members of the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-19
FOR A DIsINFECrING PLANT
The Health Onicer to Ask for Five Thousans
Dollars.

Dollars.
1t is the intention of Health Officer Hammet
to ask the Commissioners to add 5000 to tn,
estimates for the health Office for the comm.
fiscal year. The money, if obtained, is to bs
spent in establishing plant to renovate ant
disinfect clothing, bedding, carpets and other
fabrics liable to hold germs of infectious dis
eases.
The law for the prevention of the spread OF
diphtheria and scarlet fever provides for GER
tain work. but as no provision was made for
putting all of its provisions in force the letter
Of the law could not in all instances be COM
piled with.
The law provides that Immediately upon the
recovery of a person who has been suffering
from either diphtheria or scarlet fever,
or upon the death of person who
has been 80 suffering, the room or
rooms occupied shall be thoroughly disin-
fumes of chlorine gas or of burning sulphur,
and shall thereafter be thoroughly cleaned and
exposed to currents of fresh air.
All clothing, bedding, carpets and other tex
tiles which have been exposed to the contagion
of the disease shall be either burned, exposed
to super-heated steam. or thoroughly boiled.
Provision ia also made that all clothing or
bedding which cannot be washed should be
dislnfected by steam in properly constructed
dlslnfectlon chamber. In the absence of a suit-
able steam disnfecting apparatus infected
clothing and bedding should be burned.
DIR. Hammett thinks that IS, 600 will establish
the plant and give an idea Of what can be done
in the future.