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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-15

A dozen different foctories employ
ing thousands Of people have resumed
opera ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-15

New York, Sept. S.-Bradstreet's
weekly review Of trade says that the
third successive week of the improving
financial condition, followed by a
demand for staple articles at
many points, has practically satisfied
commercial and industrial communities
that the change for the better is the
result of improved conditions and that
the movement will prove continuous.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-15
RHINE CHOLERA INFECTED.

Berlin, Sept S-The Rhine has been
officially declared to be infected with
cholera
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-09-15
TOO MANY HUSBANDS
YOUNG BRIDE SUICIDES IN A
CHICAGO HOTEL.
LEFT A PROSPEROUS HUSBAND
A WEEK AGO.

Was Welded to a San Francisco Man
and Soon Left Him to Wed a Scoun-
drel Who Took Her to Chicago and
Deserted Her - Lived on Long
Island
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

1s-months-old child of Lee Dulaney
was burned to death. The mother
and grand mother had stepped out
into the yard and mad been absent but
u few moments when the child ran out
of the house with its clothes enveloped
in flames. The little one with it,
hands uplifted and screaming with ag.
ony ran coward its distracted mother,
who rushed to the rescue. Regardless
of the flames she endeavored to tear
of its clothes, but all being new il
was SOME time before the flaming gar.
ments were removed, and by that time
the little one was fatally burned. II
fingered in great agony until yester.
day morning, when it died. Mrs. Du-
laney was badly burned while endeav-
oring to save her little one. The
ehild's clothes caught from the fire.
Dlace
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

MINEoLA, Tex, Dec. "A single
was found by Mr.. S. Z. Cooper, agent
of the Texas and Pacific railway, in a
C. b. and N, box car No. 1850, on
which was written with lead pencil
the following; "Whoever finds this
shingle will please notify Mrs. Lula
Smith, corner of Twenty-eighth and
Church, Galveston, that her husband,
Charlie Smiths body is in the Sabine
river, between Mineola and Longview,
because to be without her was my
death, for she was all | had to live for.
Don't fail to notify her.
CHARLIE SMITH,
up. S. Send telegram card to Jerry
Jordan, chief Of police, Galveston. The
car came to Mineoa Nov. so. Tho
single was found by the yard clerk,
j. l.. Graham, and given to Mr..
Cooper, the agent, yesterday evening.
The telegram from Mineola convey
ing the single death message Of
Charles Smith to his wife at Calves.
ton, identities the woman who died in
this city November 10, and adds in.
terest to the tragedy The address
given is "Twcnth-eighth and Church
streets. - 10 this address came O
telegram from Mineola the morning
her body was found, November IA, to
Lula Smith, as follows: Leave Min
cola to-day. VIII send you ticket or
arrival. Write What reply wa:
sent, il any, is not known, but OF
November IS, Lula Smith, to whom
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07
A PALESTINE HORROR.
o. 3. sawors Shoots His VILE Twice, Then
Kills Himself, Dying Instantly.
"pam FOR ME- AND MY POOR HUSBAND"


PALESTINE, Tex, Dec. i.-Ycster-
day morning between 1 and . o'clock
one Of the most horrible tragedies
that ever occurred in this section
took place at the residence of o. b.
Sawyers. MIR. Sawyers shot his wife
twice. one ball taking effect in the
left breast above tho nipple and rang
ing downward toward the hip. She
lies at her residence in a precarious
condition with very little hope OF re-
covery. Immediately after the act
he placed the smoking pistol to his
own head and fired two shots,
each taking effect and result
lug in instant death. A neigh
Bor, Mr.. W. NJ. Lacy, ran
across the street and asccrtaining the
trouble hastily summoned DR.. Jane
son and some neighbors. Mrs Saw
Ners' wounds were dressed and the
how Of blood stopped Mr. Sawyers
was one of the most prominent citi-
zens Of this city and member of the
Knights of Pythis, Knights OF Honor,
Knights and Ladies OF Honor and
Woodmen of the World, besides being
secretary OF several loan and building
associations of this city. Financial
the rash net as the statoment Of NJ,
Iocv viii indicots and Who saws. 81
was lving awake md heard the shots
which werg mt vcrv loud on account
of heing in the house, Thov sounded
nore ii,[o sonothino dron1ing thon
anvthing else lao Tor n Minute NJ.
two listening wbenI beard a scrcam
,nd snrong In inmediatelv and nut
ting an nv clothes nm into the street
toward MI Sawvers' house. When I
not IN tbe rate Mrs Sawvors who
was Mt one of tho windows nnstoirs
called To me that Sawvers had killed
himself and ber too. ran to Dr.,
Jamssonis M Dilo,,,s and NJ. Gov.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07
Killed and Body Hid.

CALVERT, Tex, Dec. IA negress,
Sarah Jane Miller, living on the Lit
tie Bra7os, who had been separated
from her husband for the past three
years, and was living with Buck
Smith, desired to return to her hus-
band, but Smith objected. The re-
suit was that Smith struck her on the
head with an ak, killing her instantly.
He then placed the body on his Shout
der and carried it TO the Little
Brazos. placing it in 0kiif and de-
posted it in the middle of the river.
The negroes in the bottom arrested
Smith and held him until the officers
were notified, who brought him here
and placed him in jail. The inquest
developed the above facts. The kill
ing occurred Wednesday night. The
body has not been recovered.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov, 80. Billy
Knox, who was at one time IL police
man and later deputy constable, is
alleged to have threatened to arrest
and bring before the district judge
Lee Chung Lung, Chinese shop
keeper, for conducting an opium den
if the Chinaman did not pay him $50.
The Chinaman gave Knox $40 and
promised to give him the rest next
day. The grand jury investigated the
case and indicted Knox, who is now
behind the bars.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 2.-The trial
of Bob Land, charged with the rob
berry of two farmer boys named Dam
iels, few miles south of the city on
September 16, last, as they were re-
turning to their home near Hutchins
from Dallas where they had sold u
load OF wheat, was concluded yester-
day by the jury returning verdict
of guilty and assessing Land S punish
ment at twenty-five years in the peni-
tertiary.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07
Attempted Suicide.

GALVESTON, Tex. Dec IA man
named Dohlman, from Goliad, was
brought in on the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe train from Alvin yesterday
afternoon suffering from serious cuts
in his throat and on his arm. At the
Sealey hospital it was learned that he
had attempted to commit suieide. He
made second attempt on his life
yesterday. Family troubles is given
as the cause of his acts.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

DALLAS, Tex, Nov. 30.-F. Hurst,
who runs saloon on the northeast
conner of Main street and the rail
road, was cut in the neck
and probably fatally wounded
last night about IL o'clock in
his place of business. John
Cepfer is under arrest charged with
assault to murder Hurst. When Cep-
fer was brought to the police station
bloody knife was in his possession.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

FoRNEY, Tex, Nov. 30.-About
o'clock yesterday evening Justice l..
S. Wood was in the drug store oil
Royal IL Spence, conversing with
Howard Turk. John Bell approached
unnoticed and commenced firing at
Squire Wood. Three balls took effect,
one entering the mouth and coming
out under the chin, one entered the
stomach and the other penetrating
the left hand. After discharging his
pistol Bell retreated The squire,
realizing that he was too badly hurt
to attempt Bells arrest, handed his
pistol to Howard Turk, who, after a
running fight during which several
shots were exchanged, captured Bell a
short distance from the store. Bell
was taken in charge by several
citizens. Excitement ran high
and but for the prompt action OF
cool heads the prisoner would have
been summarily dealt with. Squire
Wood will probably die, as the physi-
clans say there is only a shadow oil
hope for his life. John Bell, the
prisoner was arrested Wednesday in
connection with the shooting oil
Charlie Route. Tuesday. Bell was
released later and since then has been
abusive and in bad temper. He has
only resided here short while and
very little is known of him. Bell, il
is reported, has been spirited away
to Kaufman by the officials, who are
apprehensive for the safety of the
prisoner.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

PANS, Tex. Dec. MAY Kelley,
woman residing in the quarter of
. town known as Boardtown, attempted
suicide Wednesday by taking NOR
phine but by dint OF hard work by
her friends she failed to shuttle off the
mortal coil.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

BoNBAM, Tex, Dec. Wv Wednesday
al Eetor. six miles west of here, the
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07

WAELDER, Tex, Dec. C Shultz,
prominent citizen, died Thursday
night from an overdose of morphAne.
He leaves wife and nine children in
good circumstances.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1893-12-07
A GENERAL BREVIARY.
A FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW.


Enoch Hogate, Grand Master, in
his recent report to the Grand Lodge,
said that there was due to the Grand
Lodge by T. p. Haughey, President
of the suspended indianapolis Nation
al bank and late grand treasurer OF
the |. o. o. +, of Indiana, $42,366.S7;
that securities surrendered by Mr..
Haughey to secure the Grand Lodge
have prospective value of $40, $50,
but the future can only develop what
can be realized.
A shooting afray took place re-
Gently near Thackerville, l. T.. at
brush dance. Louis Montry was shot
under the left eye, the ball passing
through coming out behind the ear
and striking bystander in the breast
knocking him down. The attending
physician said there was some chance
for Montry's recovery. After the
shooting the dance proceeded.
The report Of the postmaster gen
eral shows that the deficiency for the
year ended June 80, 1898, was So, No.
III instead of 81 ,552, 423 as estimated
by Mr.. Wanamaker and instead OF a
surplus Oh $o'Z,24o ior the current
nscal year, as estimated py Mr. I" ana
felt of $7,S3O,473.
The Baptist ladies of Kirksville,
Mo, recently gave an experience
party whore each one related how
sne earned sum Oh money lor Tue
church Inc prize experience vas
"waFueu 10 coupie VI young NUTS
neat and convenient LENGTHS for the
stove
rrlncess Eoiohhu' , a uaughter Oh
Mrs John Mackay Oh oan francisco
mas Drought sun LOT ulYorce III n a ,rI''
Tr"noe, as"tuoy Iiet ii"soH''u' ~ e,-
resuln'Hu '''i.s Io,U''""' Nv,
oa''itan,. "a aaro,,aI ..nogi@oo,. cha
~ ~. 60 Sa., -, 49, o,,ii5,,oS
N'9o "'N9 '0' io' WI 90 Va W. 'N
The Newton (Massachusettsl Nors-
ted company has formally notified ITS
9Uo opgr@'tyes sil"v .le reHu ,o,' o ~,
' uiT '%, 81 y o nv p.o oassn., t'
s va, 'l"no ~ go T., Ill ;rha
I'll h b ' dns sm ''' forrtoaT
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do o, TO-, n,a'amnt;on riobts a
uesi5as - a, ,,oams 20 go ,,arfant t ~
a."a ointod ~ go daIoDotos ~ oo l't tr
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age of the bill.
Chioao m MAN srnosof
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w., W. w dno,rnad T., ~ ,.;ro, nooontI,,
u"' u' ~,om III ' ;,,ina 10Y,
vim bjs baod doSn AND waIl,ed of
tho abntment of tbe Randolnb stree
bridge
~ ror;aun1o and 1ogorsorvi,,,
1,nidao oo $3.50 49, yooant,, ala nort
Orius IN PHuy $500 o.o ''. - - ~ :
go W NJ vi ond tbo trnion trns
comranv of Tndiananolis IN cover
bond is:re Of s5 600 ooo
l. " rowuerly 5 resignation a.
grand master workman Oh tne hhlght
Oh LABOR was accepted o. H. ooV
him and an entirely nav execntiy,
hoard was chosen
am
Inc discovery OF goid near fhoehlN
Ari2'' on camp creek, mas recent!
oeH Vs t" 40 ~. 81. 80 =, "a,
1 ,on Two Coiorado ninoys dev r.S
"a 'o .ho 5i.,oo 80 '' ''o' w
gu '"e N''0o'e'9'
Idaho and Montana copper mining
camps ron SDn'tnue W i"ur in , .he o ,n
a Pu.' 80 800 nntb, aio 30
, oaoen 80 ~ e. ,oaI. "'i.h S - .
sSin.' - ",;Ions sA''' "e9N Wv" i0' &c y
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29
CHAPTER XIII
WILLIAM JONES IA SERIOUS


The two men walked together
through the darkness as far as the
door Of William Jones' hut; then they
parted. Mr.. Monk struck across the
sandhills towards his ownhome, while
Jones entered the door OF his cabin.
He would fain have found that cabin
empty, for the memory of the last
scene In the cave was still upon him,
and made him as nervous as a child.
But the old man was there, and wide
awake, and evidently pleased at his
sons return.
"Where have you been, William,
dear?" said he. The question was
innocent enough In itself, but 1t was
full of hidden meaning for William
Jones.
"where have l been?" he repeated
"at work, to be surel"
The tone Of his reply startled the old
man. He looked up, and saw to his
amazement that william was as white
as ghost, and trembling violently.
whats the matter, William, dear?'
he asked, eagerly. Have you seen q
wreck, my son?"
mo, / amt" responded his son
ly; violent "and look ye now, old 'un
you jest be quiet, and let me alone
that's ALL"
fro BE Continued
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29
he WAS PLAcATED.
Why the Big Man Failed to Carry Out
His Intentions.

why the Big Man Failed to Carry Out
His Intentions.
The row did not attract general at
tention In the restaurant until the big
man with the red face threw off his
coat, slammed his hat on the table and
shouted; 'Tf you're loolsin' fer trouble
you bet you can get it right here, an /
reckon can hand it out to ye as fast
as We can take 1t away?" "But I'm not
looking for trouble" protested the
small man, rather feebly. II never"
"well, then ye don't want TO be maxim
no breaks at me, persisted the big man
walking around the table and shaking
his fist at the other, "fer I'll give ye
trouble and lots of IT," But | don't
want any, l." 1.-THE = ye don'ti I've
got good notion to give 1t to ye fer
luck" MY dear sir, insisted the little
man mildly, ~ certainly never meant
to give any offense. In fact, am al
WAYS very careful not TO become en-
gagged In any controversy, l." II was
evident that he was becoming some
what excited himself now. "lmake II
a study to avoid getting into any sort OF
difficulty, and 50 would you II you were
in my place-rve just served five years
in prison for killing man in Wiscon
sin and don't want any more OF it
truly / don't" And he looked up be
seechingly at his would-be antagonist
who seemed to regard him in a new
light and agreed to accept the apollo
py."-Detroit Tribune.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29

The very bed on which man re-
clines at night affords him considerable
opportunity for reflection. AT first
sight II never occurred to him that the
great square object-loolSing with Its
covering of mosquito curtains more
like n huge bird cage than anything
else-was bed. He knows better now
and proceeds to examine 1t with inter
est before turning in for the night. He
finds that the large square mattress Is
covered by a sheet, but otherwise en-
tirely devoid Of bed-clothing. AT the
top are two pillows for the head, and
down the center is placed a long, round
bolster called Dutch wife. This
scarcely comes up to his notion OF what
a bed should be, but after he has slept
Tor tried to sleep) for two or three
nights in the hot, steamy atmosphere
of Batavia he changes his mind. He
finds that bed-clothes are not wanted
In the coast towns of Java, and In par
ticular he learns to appreciate the re-
lief which he experiences by throwing
arm or leg over that useful contriyance
for securing coolness, the Dutch wife
-Fortnightly Review.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29
spectator Of all this, suddenly broke in

spectator OF all this, suddenly broke In
with: %lri W
"Look We, now, know there was
summat. 1t were leetle book, stuffed
in the front of her frock!"
"a book!" returned Monk, eagerly;
land what did you do with it9 Tell me
that, you old fooll Did you burn itG"
"Burn it?n exclaimed the other "No,
mister, we don't burn nothin', William
and me. You know where you put 1t,
William, dear. In the old place"
"Then curse you for an avaricious
old devil" thundered Monk. 'The
book has been stolen-do you hear?--
stolen by that young painterl"
He could say no more; the effect OF
his words upon William Jones was
electrical. He gave one wild shrek,
and began tearing his hair. IT now be-
came his turn to moan and rave, and
for some time nothing coherent could
be got from him.
At length, however, Monk gathered
that there was some secret hiding
place which Brinkley had discovered.
1T thought his poking and prying
meant summat," moaned william,
Jones. 81 fancied, too, / seen marks I
the sand, but never could find no one
near, and I thought they was my own
marks. Oh, what will come tome! I'm
! ruinedp
Course your folly" exclaimed Monk
''you've brought It all on yourself by
your own greed, and you don't deserve
/ should help you; but ! will help you
Listen thenl 1t is clear that this young
man has possessed himself somehow Of
your secret and mine. But from what
he has said to me, fancy he has not as
yet divulged it 70 sfhgle soul. He is
the only human being we have to fear
We must cease TO feSy him, Do you
understand"
No, William Jones did not under
stand; so, in order to make his mean
ing clear, Mr.. Monk drew him out OF
the cottage and whispered something
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29

backward lifeless, and, with one last
gasp, lie perfectly still Monk stopped
over him, and looked into his face. N
10 Mr.. Monkp' cried William, sis he
--is shep-4 l3U 4 s.i0 EAlbib
ssHe Is deadl" was the reply. $50
much the better" ns
AS he spoke, he bent down and
searched the young man pockets. His
brow blackened, for he did not find
what he sought. Then he took the
light from the wall, and held 1t close
to Brinkley'seyes.
Satisfied that he did not breathe, he
climbed up the path and rejoined his
trembling companion. They passed
ont OF the place, hurriedly replacing
the trap-door, and piled on sand and
stones. tha
"There!" said Monk, with y Wild
smile on his deadly pale face. HE
won't trouble either Of us again. Come,
comeI"
And he strobe hastily away, fol-
lowed by William Jones, leaving the
young man of the caravan in the sub
terranean tomb,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29

To be able to compliment without
seeming to fatter is a rare gift, and
probably no race Of people are endowed
with that gift more extensively than
the French. An example OF the
Frenchman's rare tact In matters Of
this sort Ia shown in that sweet little
story Of q man who had yentured TO
compliment white-haired old lady
upon her beauty. "Ah," said she, y
fear Won fiatter me. You call me pret
ty. Why. l am an old woman, my hail
Is white, and see, here is wrinkle
"A wrinklel'' he replied. Never
madam; that Is not WRINKLES 1t n
but smile that has drifted from IL
moorings."- -Harper's Young People.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29
CHAPTER XII.

II is not my purpose to describe the
interview which took place between
my hero and Mr.. Monk. Suffice II to
say that when the young man again
emerged from the gloomy shadows OF
the dwelling there was a curious smile
upon his face, while Mr.. Monk, who
had followed him TO the door, and
watched his retreating figure, wore
horrible expression OF hatred and fear.
No sooner had he disappeared than
Monk left the house also, and, follow
ing a footpath through the woods,
made straight for William Jones' cot
tage. Entering unceremoniously, he
found that worthy seated beside the
hearth; without a word, he rushed up
on him, seized him by the throat and
began pummeling his head upon the
wall
The attack was so sudden that for
several minutes William Jones offered
no resistance whatever. Indeed. 30
passive was he, and so violent was the
rage Of his opponent, that there was
every prospect Of his head being beaten
To a Jelly. Presently, however, Monks
fury abating, his unfortunate victim
was allowed TO pick himself up, he
sat and stared before him, while Monk,
looking like the evil one himself,
glared savagely In his face, 4, -
"You villainl You accursed, treach-
erous scoundrelr' he said, t"Ten me
what you've done, or I'll XIII your
But William Jones was unconscious
OF having done anything, and he said
as much, whereupon Monks fury was
about 10 rise again. ,spI 4safl ne
Ui'Mr. Monk" cried william Jones, IN
terror, "look ye now; tell mo what's
the matter?" 4+f,,f
if'T mean you TO tell me what you
have been hiding from me all these
years. Something came ashore with
that something that might lead
70 her identity, and you have kept It
thinking to- realize money upon II, ol
to have me In your power. What
'Imeansftq speak. or I'll strangle your
u. But William Jones was evidently un
able TO speala being pcrfeQtly par
alyzod with. fear Monk strstchsd fortt
bis hands TO seize him again, when thu
old man, who had been horrifet
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29
THE LAWYERS WAYS.

Two been list'nin' to them lawyers
In the courthouse Of the street,
An I've como 70 the conclusion
That I'm most completely beat.
Fust one felier riz TO argy,
An he boldly waded In .sr
As he dressed the tremblin' pris'noi
In . coat o. deep-dyed sin Z
~, a..., 81, -, ov.,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29

in his ear. William Jones turned as
white as death and began to tremble
all over.
81 couldn't do II, sir" he moaned.
"Look, ye, now-I couldn't do It"
Monk stamped his foot impatiently;
then he turned to his frightened victim:
Listen TO me, William Jones You
ought to know by this time that | have
both the power and determination TO
effect my ends. Continue TO oppose
me and play the fool and all that
power shall be used against you. Do
you hearP will ruin you! viii
hand you over to the authorities as
thief I will have you tried for con-
cealing the papers which might have
proved the identity of the child found
washed ashore fifteen years ago! Do
you hear?"
Mr.. Monk evidently knew the nature
of the man with whom he had to deal,
for, after little moro conversation
william Jones. covering like fright
ened child, promised implicit obedi'
ence.
"Now, then" said Monk, when he
had brought matters to satisfactory
termination, "you will show me thii
hiding place of yours"
To this william Jones at first object
ed, but Monk was firm.
"Who knows" said he, "but there
may be other things having reference
to the child. mean TO see for myself
Now, William Jones2"
So William Jones, seeing that re
sistance would be useless, promised Il
conduct his friend to the cave, and
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29

I, Mrs. witherby--Won you have an
other piece a pie. Willie2 , ~ ~ !.
Willie Slimson " Mother told me not
% toisc 1t for myself, but as she isn't
here don't mind eating her piece
Judge
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-11-29
Juyealle Jealousy.

! Mamma, the little boy psxt door
has got on new suit CanI have one,
w mot now. wilse.s .sreiana' a's' lrf =, -
\ Y'fhen / guess I1lgo out and pick q
Aaht with him. ."--Iaife. slgiaaad a. ili Z