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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
LAWN THE OLDEN TIME.
Practices OF Other Days Seem Severe to Us
Now

The colonial shire officers were much the
same in function as those In England, but
they had different names and there was a
tendency to increase the number, says a
writer in the Chautauquan. Still there
was never such multiplication of officers
as in the town. The sheriff was the ex-
ecutive officer of the courts, but separate
Office or officers usually received the taxes.
His service met with obstacles still famii
lar In the west. Here are some
of the returns made to writs which
had been given to Virginia 8heriffs to
serve.
Not executed by reason there is no road
to the place where he lives.
"Not executed by reason of an ak.
Not executed because the defendants
horse was faster than mine"
THE first legislative assembly in
America gathered in Virginia in 1919.
After passing the earliest set of colonial
laws it proceeded to try an offender and to
sentence him.
To stand Tower dayes with his ears
rayIed to the pillory and every
of those Tower dayes should be publiquely
whipped
The county courts possessed a similar
combination of judicial, administrative
and legislative authority.
The following was the judgment of
Virginia court:
That if Mister Holmes does not quit
worrying Mister Jones and making him
curse and swear SO, he shall be sent to
iail -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
A North Bound MonOu Tarin Becomes
Derailed Near Craw-
f0rdsvillp, Ind.
Four Cars Roll Over and Over Down
a Steep Embark
ment.
Two Persons Instantly Killed and a
Long List of Seriously
Injured.

CRAwFoRDsvILLE. Ind, Jan. u.-Be-
tween two and three clock this after
noon north bound Monon train ran of
the track two miles north of here
at Nicholson crossing. The accident
occurred on a 6fty-foot embankmen.,
down which four cars rolled. the engine
and one car keeping the track The trouble
is supposed to be due to broken rail. The
fist passenger coach rolled over three
times. 1t was full of passengers and
caught fire from the stove. All the
occupants escaped alive. The ladies
coach was literally torn to pieces,
as was also the parlor car. Here was the
greatest carnage. There were three
theatrical troups on board, one of which
the City Club buIesqne company, was
completed y used up, nearly every member
sustaining serious injuries. The killed
were:
BEN HAMBURG, a Cincinnati travelling
man.
MADAME EINA VAN RoKEY, of the City
Club company.
The injured are:
MACK ROGERS,
Gus ROGERS,
STELLA CLIFTON,
HELEN LOVE,
CORA WHIRE, of Syracuse, N. Y.
FANNY EVERETT, of st. Louis.
OTTAw LEWIS.
HARRY c. BRYANT, of Philadelphia
MADGE LARNER, of P1ttsburg,
NJ. &. RUTLEDGE, orter of the chair
car.
G. n, CORNWALL, road master.
JOHF WINCHESTER, of Louisville. bag
gage master.
GEORGE CUTLER, ex press messenger
Louisville.
VIM. SNYDER, of Chicago.
VIM. BISHOP, of Lafayette.
JOHN BILLS, conductor.
NELLIE HANLEY. fatally injured.
EZRA HIBBs, of Wheatfed.
Mrs. ANN HIBBs, of Wheat6eId
DR.. K. Il. WhITEsIDEs.
DAVE MALsBUnY.
RoMNEY.
c. N. CHEEK, of Green Castle;
Fox, of New Albany;
PAUL ALLEN,
THOs. MONACO,
C. F. HoYT,
C. W. LoEYnEN, of Salem;
EVA MARSHALL, of Elensville;
J. J. ENwRIGHT, of Chicago;
MELVIN MCKEE, of Chicago;
JOHN FoUsT,
VIM, HALL.
G. H. DAVIDSON,
MATT BEATTY,
Mrs. BREYFoG,
WILL SMITH,
DAVE JONES,
J. F. SULLIVAN,
The eight last named lived in Crawfords
vile.
Of the injured seven will probably die.
Excitement is intense and hundreds have
visited the scene of the accident 1t was
one of the most terrific catastrophes that
ever occurred on the road. Rescuers are
searching for the body of little girl sup
posed to be buried in TIE debris.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
SUSPICIOUS OF SOAP


Contents of a Car Examined for Amm,,;
ton.
LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 11-Interest in
the Cara revolution is intensified and
startling developments are expected daily
1t Is understood that an investigation will
be made OF the contents of car ON the
Texas Mexico railroad consigned to las
Angeles and marked soap" Las
Angeles has not dozen in.
habitapts therefore no one in
that neighborhood has any use
for such an amount of soap and suspicious
are aroused and it is thought the car CON
talns ammunition for Garza's men. 1t
seems the Mexican government, or parties
conversant with the situation, think
developments of a startling nature will
soon transpire In the heart Of the repub-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
ODDITIES.

That promising young man is still in
great demand among his creditors.
Sanso:-"He is not rich, and yet he
makes great deal more money than he
spends.
Rodd: How can that be?'
Sanso: -"He W orks in the United States
mint"
Marvin somewhat absent-minded):
why, Spatls, you don t seem day older
than when saw you last.
Spatts perhaps not. You saw me
this morning. 80
Marvin: did L? How time flies to be
sure
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
GHOST DANCES.

Several Are Now in Progress in Okla
homa.
GUTHRIE, Jan. IL -Four ghost dances
are now In progress among the Indians in
this territory. None of the dancers ey-
press hostility toward the whites. In the
Wichita reservations over hundred are
dancing day and night. In
the Cherokee strip it is said
that new years eve while holding
the annual dance mighty voice told them
to prepare for the coming of the messiah.
They have been dancing ever since. Many
are dead from the exposure There will
not be any serious trouble unless the gov
eminent attempts to stop the dance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
= rREET CAR STRIKE.

iNDIANAPoLIs, Ind, Jan. 1l.-There is
no change Ia the street car strike topiQh-
This afternoon Il conference was held be-
tween the mayor and ? esident Frenzle,
of the company. Inc latter addressed a
letter to the police commissioner, saying
he WIS determined to run cars tomorrow,
and asking police protection. The men
are Determined that he shall not run cars
and it is feared any attempt to do so will
be followed by serious results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
ROBBED THE Stage.
A Lone Hjghwayman Makes a Haul In
Arizona.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. ia special to
The Republican ssys: Tue Florence and
Globe stage was held up hv one highway
The Wells, Fargo box and two bars of
bullion were taken; the mail was m
touched. The same stage was robbed
near this point ten days ago and the ex-
press box taken it is supposed by the same
man. Indian trailers started out but
lost the trail in binding snow storm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
THE CHICAGO AT MoN1EvIDEo.
Other Vessels are Expected to Join Her
Soon,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The navy de-
parsment is informed that the United
States snip Chicago, Admiral Walker 5
flag ship, arrived at Montevideo this
morning. Other vessels o. his squadron,
the Atlanta and The Bennington were
last reported at Bahia. They
ere expected to join the Chicago
at Montsvideo. The future movements
of these vessels will be governed entirely
by circumstances. In case Of necessity
they will be ordered to Chill. Other wise
they will remain on duty in the south At
iantic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15

AudaciOus Robbery in the business Part
of Chicago.

express wagon containiny fifteen packag~o
of unknown value was driven rapidly
who sprane aboard while the driver was
in a store getting parcel. The boldness
of the robbery suggests the connection by
It's perpetrrator With The holding up Ct a
government mail wagon, few weeks
ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
DINNER AND RECEPTION.
Vice President Morton Entertains the
President, the Cabinet and Others

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Vice President
and Mrs. Morton gave dinner tonight in
honor of the president and his cabinet.
President and Mrs. Harrison, the members
CT the cabinet and their ladies, and many
others were present. The dinner was fol
lowed by a reception, attended by the di-
plomatic corps. the senate, the supreme
court and few personal friend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
WILL BUY A RAILROAD.
Standard Oil Magnates Offer a Big |
Lric

HUNTINGTON w. Va, Jan. H. The
Ohio River Railroad company. controlled
by Col. VIM. P. Thompson, of New York,
ex-senator Camden and other Standard
Oil company magnates, has made an offer
for the parchase outright of the Newport
News q Mississippi railway. The offer ia
in the neighborhood of $4,000, 900, and it
is believed the dea! will be consumma!ed
at once.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15

Examination of special classes in agri-
cultur, commerce, etc.:
Examiner: Can you tell me what a
square root is?
Student: Excuse me, sir, but | m not
in the agricultural department.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
Three Miners Killed.

OTTAWA, Jan. n.-Three unknown
men were killed this morning By the
premature explosion of blast at Merrill's
mines, Templeton township.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15

important Decision Rendered by the
United States Court

United States Court.
BosToN, Jan. II j Judge Colt, of the
United States court, handed down an i'm
portant decision today involving millions
OF dollars. The court reverses the decision
OF the board of general appraisers which
assessed duty of II cents per pound on
common goat hair. and declares that it is
entitled to entry free The court bases its
drclslon upon the practice of the treasury
department heretofore.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
NO CONGRATULATIONS
Dublin Corporation Refuses a Courtesy to
the Duke of Clarence.

DUBLIN, Jan. 11.-An effort was made
at a meeting of the Dublin corporation to-
day TO pass resolutions congratulatlng the
duke of Clarence and the Princess Victoria
Marie on their approaching marriage.
Thirty.seven voted against 1t and only
light for it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
PACIFIC COAST CHI AMPIONSHI 1
san Jose Wins by a Score of /
tn

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. IA series OF
ball games between the San Jose club, the
champions of the California league, and
the Portland, Oregon, club, champions of
the Northwestern league, for the Pacific
cost championship, was won by San Jose,
ten games to nine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
RECONsTRUCTING A CABINET.
Changes are Already Being Made at
Ottawa

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 11.-Hon. John
Hoggerty, postmaster general, his vacated
and assumed the portfolio of railways
ana canals. Hon. J. A. Oumet has been
assigned the portfolio of public works.
This is the first step toward the promised
reconstruction of the ministry,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-01-15
FIRE IN COLORADO
Opera House and Other Buildings Burned
at Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Col, Jan. I1.-This
morning fire broke out in the McCielen
opera house. The flames soon spread to
Mrs. Johnson's millinery store, also to the
hotel de Paris. which together with the
opera building was totally destroyed
Several other frame buildings were destroy
ed. The loss will not reach over $40 900
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19
CITY LOCAL NEWS.

DR. Won KOEHRING, ART.
office e. res. ;29 Garden ST., tel. 415. Is II
HnAJ Black Diamond and Ouita
uUhL Slope, Domestic coals. no
smoke, clinkers, or SCOT. The best in
the market. Telephones 472 and SOB
Prompt delivery. Mine agency office
$40 West Commerce street.
For all classes of brick work go to
Figh, Bull & Pue, Is E. Hous. 81. I'm
Sewing machines of all makes re-
paired at 314 E. Houston st. 10 Is Inn
Sheen q Burnett, undertakers,
$50 Commerce street. Tel. ll5.
Bear In mind that Frank J. Bette
keeps builders hardware and lumbert
1T the nternationala and Great North
ern depot.
Two nicely furnished rooms to rent
at 400 South Pressa street. II 10 I'm
Look out for the grand entertain
ment and dance of the Germanis
Lodge knights and Ladies of Honor
Saturday, 10 Nov. A big surprise is
in store. Admission so cts. Children
IL years, 25 cts. 1l-l5-3t
Coal Tar &C Pauly & Dielmann.
Mounted Officer Walter Beck is
confined to his room.
Lay in your supply OF coal and wood
before cold weather arrives. Olsen " Son
will supply you promptly; all kinds OF the
very best coke, coal, cord and stove wood.
Tel. 4l9.
Ladies, remember Misses Kirchner
when you want the 1ateS novelties IN
fancy goods. Also stamping done to order;
231 w. Commerce street. 10 10 SIN
Gibbons Rome, 5 vols, $40, at
Wienstien's $50 and 232 E. HOuston.tf
Best seasoned wood, /. T. and
Col. coal, grain, hay, etc., cheap Tor
cash. Tel. S74. Cor. San Fernando and
Medina SITS. G. o. Mcclure. 926 6D
Guitars, Mandolins, BaDjos and
Violins selling at cost; sheet music,
8 copies for 25c., at Aliens Music
store. Edward Sachs, Assignee. I'm
r.. J. HoFHEINz, on Military
plaza, has at very low prices all farm
ing implements. such as carriages,
buggies, Fish Bro. wagons, we'll
drills, wind mills and pumps, now
ers, hay presses, rskes, plows and
barb wire, etc. III Inn
DO not buy your stoves before
YOU have seen the fine assortment of
Othello Ranges and Sunshine Stoves
and Heaters now opening at A.
Heusinger, west side Military plaza.
You will get the benefit of 81
years. experience by.buying your GUS
tom made garments from Wsnamsker
& Brown. IL VI
"A good fit is every thing. We will
give it to you in custom or ready made
clothing. Pancoast 4 Son. 10 = tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19
McDOSALD'S CASES.

He Now Has Thirty five Yesrs-Hc
TalKs-Hearing Postponed.
He now has thirty five years and
there are fifteen indictments against
him which have not been tried
Yesterday afternoon the jury re-
turned verdict in the third case
against Mcdonald, and the sentence
was fixed at ten years. The fourth
case was taken up Immediately after
the report of the jury on the third
case, and w. E Cox was appointed
by the court to defend the accused.
This was q charge against him for
the burning of house Oh Cherry
street, on June 10, owned by Mrs.
Mary AchtZehn. The lady in mention,
Captain Hughes, Officer Schumacher
and Mrs. Cunningham were eXamln cd
and after the hearing Of their testi
mony, Mr.. Cox agreed to submit the
case without argument and the jury
retired at 4:l5 O'Clock. Fifteen mlnu-
ties later they returned with verdict
of guilty and sentence OF five years
In the penitentiary.
The Jury was dismissed and court
adjourned. The next case against
Mcdonald will be tried Monday aud
ali Jurors were instructed to report at
8 O'Clock on that day.
Mcdonald took each sentence cool
ly and smiled when the last verdict
was rendered. He said, when asked
who was implicated in the work be.
sides himself: II can't say"
You know there were three or
four other parties with you, who
were they?" asked reporter. y
az dare not tell"
From this It is quite evident that
he is not the only firebug and it Is
probable that before all cases are dis
posed of he will confess his guilt and
also that of his companions.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19
Put your trust in God and a small

Put your trust in God and small
portion of your money In "Domes-
tic" machine. "Domestic" is not only
king but king OF kings ii lm
Free Balloon Ascension, Para
chute Jump, Trapeze Performance in
the Sky, a Foot Ball game with
ginger plenty makes q ripe program
for San Pedro springs tomorrow after
noon.
White, Wheeler & Wilson, House
hold and Standard sewing machines
on easy payments at 314 E. Houston
street. 10 Is Inn
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19

\ Pete Jonas, Jr., Ill Soledad street
handles strictly first. class goods--best
imported and domestic wines, liquors
and cigars. Fine cigars a speciality.
A trial will convince you. 56 tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19

Mr.. E. M. Winstead was in the
CITY Yesterday, from Houston. He
was heartily welcomed by his many
friends for everybody likes Ned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19

An opportunity to buy China of
the finest makes, croekery, glass and
and house furnishing goods at cost, is
seldom offered. I'll health compels us
to 20 out of business and to do so, we
must sell 1t by Jan. lst, 1893. ReideIl
& Co, opp. Maverick bsnS. Houston
street. IL 10 I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19

FURNITURE PACKED AND SHIPPED
By Olsen & Wake, 800 +. Houston
street. Next to Maverick hotel.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19
DO YOU WISH TO Be MT?

Now see here a minute. Do YOU
claim to have good ordinary common
sense. Well no doubt you do. Well
now this is what we wish to bring to your
notice. That We are continually advance
ing money on all manner Of articles, and
that we are liable to have the very artl-
Gle you are looking for among our forfeit
ed pledges at about = the price you
would have to pay at first hands. We
can and will save you money on all
kinds of Jewelry, Guns, Pistols, MuSi-
cal goods, Cutlery, Clocks, Sewing
machines and 1000 other forfeited ar
tic1es. AS to Spectacles, don't You be
fool any longer, paying six prices, but
for your own satisfaction look at our
IS and soc glasses.
EMERSON & CO., The Popular Jewellers,
Newt to Court House.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-11-19

street. II l6 I'm
DON'T miss 1t, one chance only, to
see the Balloon Eclipse Yawel. A
departure FROM all others in air ships
at the springs tomorrow afternoon.
Free.
DIR. Jenkins, Ear, Nose, Throat,
Chest and CATARRH, Reuter- Build
ing, Alamo Plaza. 1921 ly
The Balloon Eclipse Is q gorgeous
affair with Its jsR fish, parachute and
daring passenger, Csspar Ennis, as 1t
shoots like rocket heavenward. See
t tomorrow afternoon at the Springs.
Free. ~ 80 .s... '-,
Piano lessons will be given by Miss
II, M. Etherington who has had con-
siderable experience in tuition and can
furnish the most satisfactory references.
Terms moderate. Beginners will receive
lessons daily for the first month without
extra charge. Address 426 Dwyer Ave.
nue., 70 81 I'm
"A huge Bird of Paradise of the
my thic oder is what the Balloon
Eclipse resembles as it holds it's cap
tive passenger, Caspar Ennis, while
sailing in the sky, when suddenly q
something, mere speck is seen to
flutter, as if by magic, 1t has dis
charged it's living cargo and with
the iell fish parachute novering over
him he Is returning to earth. See IL.
One chance only to witness the real
king of them all at the springs to.
morrow. Free, free.
Farmers come fifteen miles to my
store to get Chan berlain's Cough Remedy
Many of them, like myself, are never
without it in their homes. 1t cured my
| boy of a severe attack of Group and, be.
| lieve, saved his life. X. Dalton, Luray
| Russell county. Kansas. This remedy is
| a certain cure for Group and, II used as
soon as the first symptoms appear, viii
prevent the attack. For sale by +. Kalt'
| ever & Son, Bowling & Flood; A. DRESS;
! Fl. Schuchard: Z. COhn & Co.; j. L. Har'
rSon; and Kalteyer & Schuchard, drug
gistS
Imported Turkish slippers, hand
made. decided novelty, sullivan
Shoe Co. ii IN II
| DON'T make a mistake by no
| calling on us. We now have such ar
rangements that we are able to TAXI
your order to measure for oil prize
suits. Pancoast Il Son. 10 q tt
No time to lose. Only until Dec
Goth to sell out our shoes. They'r
going fast. but we've lots of bargain
left. Sullivan Shoe Co., Main Plaza
Detective James Van Ripper hal
resigned his position to accept place
as deputy sheriff under John Camp
bell. II il thought That Charles
Schreiner will succeed Mr.. Van Ri
per.
Big shoe stock going fast. Dec
Goth is the last day. Astonishing
bargains in ladies' gents and child
ren's shoes. Sullivan Shoe Co.. Mali
plaza. III ~ t
There were no deaths recorded a
the health office this morning.
The only genuine bargain shoe
house in the city. Call and glimpse
at our new fall styles. No fancy
prices. Eagle Shoe Co. II 10 t
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-03-08
ALBEIT Fer PRESIDENT.

From the Warren County Democrat
In considering the name OF the possible
nominee Of the Chicago Convention for
the Presidency. tine name of the able and
pop ular Governor Of New Jersey, Leon
Albeit. must by no means be omitted.
The field is SO open at present that there
is no probable nominee. or no one can
it be said that he will probably be ncmi-
mated. or the long list named the choice
of any ID possible. Governor Albeit is
something more than Il possibility ID this
case. He may correctly be classed among
the prominent few from which the selec-
ton is likely to be mad Governor Abb
pett would naturally be a prominent as
pirant because of his prominence in the
councils of his party, his admitted great
ability and his unquestioned qualitica =
tions to properly conduct the great office 4.
Today he is recognized the country over
as one of the most prominent aud aggres-
sive leaders of the party. He is a Demo-
GRAFT through aud through, who by sheer
force of brains and determination has at
tanned the eminence which he holds and
OF which any man might well be proud.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-03-08
DSON.

Henry Reinecke, a driver on the Union
Hill cars, thought Starter Schrumpf was
slightly previous yesterday, and threat
ened to split his head with a car look.
He was put under bonds to keep the peace
by Recorder Reinhardt.
Jacob Meyer. a musician, was attacked
by Saloonkeeper Lopicola's dog on Pater-
son avenue yesterday and his leg was
torn shockingly. Policeman Loughlin
shot the dog.
John Smith of New York avenue and
Fulton street, Union Hill, who was
stricken with PARALYSIS six weeks ago,
died yesterday. He was for many years Il
Washington Market butcher.
Chanceman Lehmkuhl. whose esca-
pade in ~wrongfully arresting John
Roberts was published in THE JERSEY
CITY NEWS of Thursday, will be tried to-
night.
The Palisade cornet band has organized
in Union Hill with the following ofncers:-
President, w. r. HERMAN; Secretary,
c. Aschback; Treasurer. G. J. Schranth;
Sergeant.at-Arms. f. A. Hall.
The Unions and Ockalopas will bowl a
match game tonight at Altofer's alleys.
Columbia Hook and Ladder Company,
of Union Hill, elects officers tonight. (
Mystic Tie. f. & A. NJ, will work the
second degree on several candidates to-
morrow night.
Miss Ida Broegler and Mr.. Charles
Baumann, Jr., Of West Hoboken. were
married Yesterday by Recorder ReInhart.
Messrs. L, Vessels aud G. Woolming-
ton will shoot at rs birds for $50 a side,
Thursday, at Sullivan's.
The engagement has been announced
of Miss Carrie Kinsell and Arthur
Brinckiuan, of West Nav York.