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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
MRS. CONKLIN TESTIFIES.
Returns to the Witness Stand in the
Coughlin Trial

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Mrs. T. r. Conk-
lin, who has just recovered from an
illness, returned to the witness stand
at the trial of Dan Coughlin this morn
ing in order to allow Judge Wing to
finish kis ross-examination on her
important testimony relating to the
taking away Of the doctor by the
stranger, the Identification of the white
horse and her interview May 5 with
Il. p. O'Sullivan
Judge Wing dropped his harsh way
of oss-examfning witnesses and adj
dressed Mrs. Conklin as il she was
entitled to nIlGar treatment than he
accorded Mesdames Hoertel, Foy and
Horton. -
The whole story as told To- tbe~jnry
on the direct examination was gone
over in detail and elaborated to
degree. Mrs. CoEklin pre-
served. her composure, being ever
ready with an answer and making
the impression that she possessed an
unusually retentiye memory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19

wait for an improvement in the mar.
ker. Manufacturers have seldom found
the market in worse condition than
that which now confronts them.
There are some inquiries for flour.
to be sure, but the acceptance of the
best offers means a dead loss of 10 to
- cents barrel to millers, and none
Of them can do much under such cir
cumstances. Export business remains
dull. and the trade Indifferent. The
export shipments for the week were
4.429 barrels, against 12.629 barrels
the week before. The stock of flour
at the head of the lake amounts to
333, Il? barrels, against %. 793 barrels
week ago"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
MUST WORK FOR A LIVING.

Hurley, Wis, Jan. 1.-THE relief
committee has made arrangements
whereby the poor must work for Il liv-
ing. M. G. Mcclellan wanted 100 men
to work on the country roads at SIS
per day, but could not get them. 1t
has been decided that those who won't
come out and work will receive no
supplies. When Il man comes for Slip
plies now he will be referred to Nc
Geehan and offered work on county
reads and on street work to be paid
in provisions at the rate Of $1.25 per
day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
AN OHIO LYNCHING.
Mob Hangs Colored Boy-Committed
Rr1ltal Murder

Mob Hangs a Colored Boy-Committed
Brutal Murder.
Winchester, Ohio, Jan. 12.-About a
month ago, Roscoe Porter, a colored
boy, brutally murdered an old couple
named Rhine for whom he worked.
He knew of Rhine receiving money
and the murder was for robbery. After
arrest he was taken to Portsmouth
to prevent lynching. Last night the
sheriff took him to West Union
to have his preliminary examination.
The fact became known and Sc
cret organization, including many
prominent citizens to the number of
400, went to West Union, battered
down the jail doors, took the negro out,
hanged him, and riddled the body with
bullets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
TOBACCO TAX FAVORED.
Center Party Will Try to Reject the
Bill Summarily.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE decision on the
tobacco tax bill was reported in the
rcichstag today. Herr Won Jagemann,
II member of the federal council for
Baden. told the house that the govern
ments of the several states were unan-
imous in favor of the tax. He hoped
that the proposals would be referred
to committee in which Il comprO-
mise could be arranged.
1t is reported in the lobby that the
center party proposes to reject the
bill forthwith without referring it to
Il committee as there is no prospect
of any committee giving a majority
for the measure even on Il compro-
mise.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
CONGRESS MUST SETTLE IT.

Gresham's Declaration in Regard to
the Hawaiian Matter.
Washington, Jan. 10.-Secretary
Gresham said to the Associated Press
today chat he had no news from Hon
olulu, but expressed the belief that
the expected Corwin's advices would
come perhaps tonight, and when re
ceived they would be at once trans
mitted to congress.
That body, he said, had already had
all the instructions sent to Minister
Wills, and any further instructions
sent to him would at once be sent to
congress. In short, the whole matter
is now in the hands of congress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
FRUIT GROWERS.
They VIII Meet In Madison Early IN
February.

The 2ith III nual meeting of the state
horticultural society to be held in Mad-
son Feb. 6, and s. Feb.
&, the meeting will he called to order,
committees appointed and committee
reports be received. For the remain
der of the session the program will be:
Tuesday afternoon 1::;0-Applcs from
the worlds fair.-B s. HoXfe
Apples ;End Apple Growing in Wis
consin.-A. !. Phillips. West Salem
viii the Introduction of Russian
Fruits benefit Western horticulture
$. l. Frccborn, Richllnd Center
Quality vs. Hardness J G. Plumb,
Milton.
Looking Forward A l.. Hatch.
Ithaca.
Tuesday evening 80 State Interest
in Horticulture and the Public Schools.
Chester w. Smith, principal Of Kill
h"urn city high school and president
of Klbourn Horticultural society.
A Home by Horticulturc-Prof J.
T.. Coleman, principal of Evansville
seminary.
Not Pretty but Practical.-Papcr by
Mrs. Nclma G. Melville, Sun Prairie.
Wednesday morning, . o'clock
Presidents address.
Reports of officers.
Election of officers.
Report on the distribution of plants.
j. l.. IIcrbSt, SPARTA
Stra WbcrricS of 1SG.-Gcorgc j.
Kenogg, GAINESVILLE.
My Experience in Starting Il Nurs.
cry.-W. j. MOyle, Y6rkvillc.
Wednesday afternoon, 2:30.-A Years
Experience With Small Fruits. l..
Herbst, Sparta.
Growing Vegetables for the Market.
j. Is. Smith, Green Bay.
Cranberry Growing in Wisconsin,
Past, and Future Outlook.-W. S.
Braddock, president Cranberry Grow
ers' Assn, Mather Wis.
Notes and Observations on a small
Fruit Farm.--R. J. Coc, Fort Atkinson.
Wednesday evening, 7:3O.-Ferns
and Wild Plants, their Place in the
Home and Garden.-Wm. Toolc, Rara-
boo.
The Local Paper as a Help in Hor-
ticulturc.-Mrs. III. III. Charlton, as
sociate editor Brodbead Independent.
Foundation fer CitizcnShip.-Prof y.
+. Gcttlc, principal Of Evansville high
school.
Thursday morning, $50 o'clock
Papers and discussions from delegates
and representatives of local societies.
Report from Superintendent of
Worlds Fair
Sank county Fruit ut Worlds Fair
F. Johnson, Baraboo.
One Year In a Market Garden.-L.
II. Carpenter, Fond du Lac.
Growing Vegetables for the Market.
J. B. Smith, Green Bay.
Does it Pay?-J Wakefield Fremont
Thursday afternoon 1:30.-Oficers
and members will have an opportunity
to visit horticultural hall and state
university.
Thursday evening, 7:3O-Reports OF
delegates to state societies-M A.
Thayer, B. S. Hoxie and VIM Toolc.
The Leaves Of Trees.-H d. Dens-
more, professor of botany, Beloit col
1ege.
Conditions Effecting Fruitfulness.-
+. S. Golf, professor Of horticultural
State University, Madison.
Is Forest Culture in Wisconsin De
sirable. Is it Practicable?-L. s.
Cheney, Secretary State Forestry as
sociation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
VALIANT CLOSELY WATCHED
Number of Soldiers About La Ro-
Quette Doubled

Paris. Jan. 1.-THE guards at La RO-
quette, the prison to which the con-
demned bombthrower, Valiant, was
transferred yesterday from the Con
ciergerie, has been doubled, owing to
the fact that threatening letters have
been received by the governor of the
prison.
of the chamber of deputies are of the
opinion that it is impossible for them
to approach President Carnot to ask
for Communication of Valliants sen
tence as it would appear their mo-
tive i'm proffering the request was
fear
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
DONE WITH SHAM OF FUSION
Mrs. Lease Tells Where She Is Al
Politically.

Topeka, HAS, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Lease,
who returned today, denied the report
f1om ST. Luis that she had been "a
conference with Geo. r. Peck.
Il hear my friends of the state house
charge that I have sold out to the
republican party and am inspired by
NJ" I'eck in the stand that l have
taken against Gov. Lewelling. I an
not in league with the republicans.
The state house, people know it and
the public knows it. / am in the hid
die Of the read, fighting republicans
and democi ats, and I tell you that
wing of our party is going to :'in.
We arc done With the sham of fusion. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
FLOUR MILLS EFFECTED.
Present Prices Mean Losses to the
Millers

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 1.-THE
Northwestern Miller says: "Of the
mills at Superior and Duluth only
three of them were in operation
throughout last week. The output
was 81. III barrels, against 1864 bar
rels the week before Three mills are
in operation this week, at the end Of
which all viii probably shut down to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT.
DR.. w. Gempp, Prominent Commerce
tally at st. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 11.-Dr. w.
Gempp, quite prominent professionally
and in a commercial way, today while
standing before mirror, blew his
brains out with a revolver. He was
81 yeaers old and at the time of his
death was at the head Of the Gempp
& Miller Soap Manufacturing COM
pany. A complication of diseases I'M
hinged his mind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
LEFT A LARGE FORTUNE.

been discovered that William Ballard,
the old miner, of Alder Gulch, Mont,
who died here intestate a few weeks
ago and was supposed to be a poor
man, has left a fortune of over half
a million dollars, 100000 of which
was hard cash, deposited in seven
banks in this city, the balance being
in Spring Valley water stocks and
bonds. His sister, Mrs. III. FL. Kirby,
Of Omaha, is the only heir at law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
FIELD TO STAND TRIAL.
Son of the Dead Millionaire Under
Many Indictments.

Buffalo. y. Y, Jan. 11-Edwin A.
Field. son of the late Cyrus ". Field,
was released from an insane asylum
here today and taken to New York
to stand trial for running his stock
firm by forging stock certificates and
engaging in fraudulent tinanciering.
He was. arrested, adjudged insane,
and sent here for treatment, under Or
der of the supreme court two years
ago.
He is under many indictments and
his bail aggregates 100000. His
crookedneSs ruined his millionaire
father, who died shortly afterwards
of a broken heart.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
TAKES PLACE AT CUDAHY STA
TON
c.. 0. BREDOV KILLED FOR HIS
MONEY
Found With a Bullet in His Head in
Burning Building-Dies Without
Making Statement
Coasting Accident at Appleton.
Other Wisconsin News.

Milwaukee Jan. 11-Charles Otto
Bredov, who was erecting a saloon
building at Cudahy station, was found
lying in the structure tonight with Il
fatal bullet wound in his head, and
the house in flames.
The fire was eXtinguished and the
body removed but he died without
making a statement. 1t is supposed
that he was murdered for his money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
ERRING BANKER SENTENCED,
Guilty of Embezzling a Large Sum-
Couldn't Pay His Lawyer.

Atlanta, Jan. 12.-Louis Redwtne,
who was convicted in the United
States court yesterday of the en-
bezzlement of 100000 from the Gate
City National bank, was today sen
fenced to six years Imprisonment in
the Ohio penitentiary. Redwine made
no other statement other than that
he had no money, not even enough
to pay his lawyers fee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
WAITE GAINS A POINT
Colorado Senate Decides That It Ought
to Legislate

Denver, Jan. 1.-THE minority re-
port of the special senate committee
upon the governors message was sub
mitted this morning. 1t claims that
a majority of the votes of the senate
are in favor of the special session, and
holds that not all of the measures
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
BLIZZARD IN MANITOBA.
Houses Blown Down and Signs and
Wires Terribly Twisted

Winnipeg, Man.,Jan. IA big snow
storm reached this city last night and
a perfect blizzard prevailed. Signs,
telegraph, telephone and electric wires
were torn and twisted and all trains
We're delayed.
At Lethbrighe several buildings
were blown down. James McChorister,
an inebriatc was frozen to death. Rob
ert Mills, farmer, lost his way and
was found dead
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
sCHAEFER DEFEATS sLossoN

Very Dull Game in the Balk Line
Billiard Tournament
Chicago, Jan. 11.-Schaefer defeated
Slosson in a very dull game in the
balk line billiard tournamnt tonight.
Afr starting out at brisk pace the
game Jagged on both sides until near
the close when Slosson rapidly closed
up the gap and for time it looked
like he would be the winner, but
Schaefer was too far ahead
Score: Schaefer 600; Slosson $50.
Averages: Schaefer ID BOSS; Slosson
Is 1858. Highest runs: Schaefer 1O3;
SioSson 50.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
AGAINST SUNDAY THEATERS.
Indiana Court Holds They Occasion
Uncommon Labor.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 12.-Sunday
theaters cannot be operated in Indiana.
On March Is, 1898, a Sunday per-
Torrance at the Empire theater was
stopped by the police and the partici-
pants arrested. A test case was made.
The appellate court today decided that
a Sunday performance is unlawful.
being uncommon labor. and punish
able
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19
STATE FAIR AT SPRINGFIELD.

Springfield. Ill. Jan. 1.-The Illinois
state fair was located at Springfield
today By a vote Of IL to 10.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-19

1t seems TO me there ought to be a
poor house somewhere On the outskirts
OF Heaven where those guilty of such
lmprovidence should be kept for awhile
on thin soup and bristle, instead Of sit
ting down at the Kings banquet. 1t
IS said that the church is Divine in
stltuton, and | believe it. Just as GER
talnly are the savings banks and the
llte-lnsurance companies Divine insti-
tutlons. As out of evil good often
comes, so out of the doctrine of proba-
bilities, calculated by Prof Hugens
and frof. Pascal for games of
chance. came the calculation of
the proba abilities of human life
as used by life-insurance COM
panies, and no business on earth
is more stable, or honorable. and no
mightier mercy for the human race
mas been born since Christ was born.
Bored beyond endurance for my sigma
ture to papers of all sorts, there is one
style of paper that l always sign with
feeling of gladness and triumph, and
that is paper which the life insura nee
company requires from the clergyman
after decease in his congregation, in
order to the payment of the policy to
the bereft household. l always write
my nan e then so they can read it. I
can not help but say to myself:
Good for that man to have looked
after his wife and children
after earthly departure Nav he
have one of the best seats in Heavan"
Young man! The day before or the
DAY after you get married. go to a life
insurance company of esta blished rep
utatlon and get the medical examiner
10 put the stethoscore to your lungs
and his ear close up to your heart, with
your vest off, and have signed, sealed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-29
DONNELLY'S DEFENCE BEG Nv

MR. BROOKE SAYS he Will. SHOW THAT
MARBLE FIRED FIRST At THE DEFENDANT.
The third day of the trial OF Michael Donn.lly
for assault with intent to XIII his hrother-ln-law
and former partner Patrick j. McArlle In Judge
lHschor's courtroom In the New Courthouse on
April q last resumed yesterday before Judge
MARITIME In Part IN the General Sessions. John
Standfast stenographcr in the Common Pleas
Court who was az his desk when DOnnclly began
shooting at McArlle. sald. "McArlle beloved;
I'm shot and rushed out OF the courtroom IN n
high 'tare. He was the most frightened man ever
saw" Stardfaat 9ail he heard three shots fired.
The next witness examined william L. Taylor
clerk Of the Court OF Common Pleas He testified
that he heard four shots fired. Sandfast had been
equally positive that only three shots were fred
Judge Blschon testified yesterday that he thought
there four reports. clerk Taylor testified that
two shots were fired from The direction Of Donney
and one from the direction OF stephen j. McArdle
Charles B Williams. who deals in iron ut No
ia Washington st. the last witness FOR the
people. lie testified that In 1892 he heard DonneIy
| say he would shoot the gray-hcaded - -."
meaning McArdlc. as McArde had cheated him
\ short time before the trial In Judge BschOn's
court. the witness testified Donney said In hts hear
ing: "If lose the case, ri shoot the - -."
intended TO prove hat 1t was McArdle who first
hrcd at Donnelly in III" courtroom Witnesses, he
would he shown That McAriies son Stephen
haunted Donncliys ofice at 10 l3i Isroy-st with
the intention OF waylaying ponnelly Furthermore.
when the civil case bcfor" Judge BSchOm adj
| journcd on a day before the shooting. McArdle
was heard TO say TO his secretary Freedman. in
the corridor: Shall | give II to the --- --- --
now
I'm conformity with this" said Mr. Brooke, Il
ask you TO remember that Judge Bischon testified
| that ne heard. he thought four shots. and that
the nrst shot came from the direction of McArde. a."
| Stephen McAF,lc. the compainant's son. was put
on the stand. He testified that he went to his
lawyers office after the shooting. There blood
on his left hand caused. he said not by laying
| hold OF Donnclly. but by catching his hand the
! sight" OF Donnellys pistol In taking It away
from him. Secretary Freedman testified Wednesday
! that his hand was wounded In the same way
The trial VIII go on to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-29
". L. CARBIN'S STORY.
HE SAYS HE Is BEING CHEATED OUT
OF A FORTUNE.
cuAnnrs ruAr A COUSIN is PlorrING 40 GA

CHARGES THAT A COUSIN Is PLOTTING TO GEL
CONTROL. OF HIS UNcLE's PROPERTY.
william Louis Carbin OF Brooklyn Hollander
who has been in this country since 1915. tells a
strange story OF an alleged attempt by cousin
named W l.. Vanderpoeg 10 swindle MN out OF
n fortune Of $500 600 which was left To him by an
uncle in the East Indies. Mr.. Carbln l. Well
educated man OF about forty years OF age ana
his business is the negotiation with Spanish Amer-
can governments OF Industrial. railway and mining
CONCESSIONS He SAYS that the uncle after whom
he is named went TO the East Indies many years
ago He has not seen his uncle since he was SIX
wears Old The first intimaton that he received
OF his death was through the following newspaper
dispatch. dated Springfield ONO April -
W l.. Carbn. who. after trouble with MS en-
ployers. left Xenia short tine ago. Is Dsns s
anxlously sought FOR by relatives Car9n S oanS
has died In the Fast Indies. leaving MIN about
100000 No clew to his whereabouts mas yet OeeH
obtained.
Mr.. Carbin said that he Immediately communi-
Gated with l.. H. Whiteman. the postmaster OF
Xenia and received the following reply;
The w L. Carbin referred 10 was formerly W. L;
NnrSernioeg whose narnc was changed by special
act OF the Legislature throusn ms arespectfv re-
ferred for particulars.
Mr.. Carbn then engaged an ohio attorney who
discovered the act, which was House Dill NO La
OF the Ohio Legislature. changing the name VI
William l.. Nanderpoeg 70 William i. CarOlh'
who says the changing OF the name was nothhs
bur deep-Iaid plot TO rob him, asserts that prior
to the changing an aunt Of his. Mrs. Brink OF Am
sterlam died. and family documents and parch-
ments which were in her possession teli mo
the hands OF other persons. who Immediately ga"
"A chance he said. 10 profit by them with the con-
sequence that In two months and ten days aiter
Mrs Drinks death Nanderploeg had altered ms
name and was representing himself a. the sehu-
inc W l.. Carbln. Nanderploeg Is the son oil
sister OF Mr. Carbin's father. Mr., CarDlh, VINO
has known OF his uncle's death only Tor snort
time fears he says. :hat his cousin has gone 70
the East Indies and IL there personating him. lie
has Disappeared entirely. Mr.. Carbn has commu-
nicated with the authorities in Holland and also
with his relatives. and he Is certain, ne says 70
defeat the Vaccinations OF his cousin before ne
can get his hands the fortune, He Is now await
ing a reply from his uncle NJ. Brink, 10 whom ne
has written for particulars. He has also written
an open letter to the 'Algemeen hanielsspao; ID, d
nrwspnper OF Amsterdam. denouncing MS COUSIN
for personating him. When he has beard from I,on
Holland he will probably go 10 the East Ihdles,
where his uncle's possessions are. Mr. Carbn says
he is I'm possession OF documents 10 prove his Story
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-29
JouN McLAvE MORTGAGES HIS HOUSE.
4 SrfuP CLrRK GOES WRONG.

uE MAKES way WITH NEARLY 500 ~ A LUMP
Adoiphus L. stephens. stamp clerk Ok PostoHice
Station H. AZ No. ~ S-vrnth-aVc, wHs arrested
Yesterday afternoon on charge u eirbezzlng. and
held In syn bail ~ United States Commissioner
Shields for examination.
stephens IS young man. about twenty three
years oil. married. ard is said to be well con-
nccicd I'm this city IL became stamp clerk under
Superintendent John -. Silshce OF station =. last
September and - once became fayoritc with
customers We'll ~ with the superintendent and
his fellow, rnploy"s Its salary was $50 year.
ami although hc lived comfortably. no ono thought
that w." spent NOR" thar b." earned.
For some uukuowu rrneon. n h. charged that he
appropriated 10 has own Sisl "a all I'm n lump
ont %: The receipts for IA" sale - stamps What
hc took the money for. SIR Silshcc cannot mag
me aud stephens won't talk about H.
. The prson'r looked DETECTED when taken before
Commissioner Shields yesterday afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-29
COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

Supreme Court General Term-fcccss - -
Supreme Court Mmb'rs- Before Jarrett J-'lur'
opens 1899 a. Motion calendar called at IL a. m
supreme Court-Syecial Term-Iarts l. II and lad
iourned the term.
circuit Cour-Parts l. H. Ill and lNAdlourned TOT 'he
-. 49,. ..-,,,
S,n,rinr Crurt-Specia Before Dusro, mos.
M SIS 9f0 gis g-G DS7. Case unfinished
Surrrlor Court-Equity Tcrm-Aajournet for the term
Superior Court-Trinl Term-fart I-Adourned for the
=, -, ,,,..,
f. the term ,,.,a.
Surrosntr's Court Chambers Before Arnold ) Motion
calendar called 1910 Wills for probate Jonn w
Quick Franz schneider. II. Hcratlo irrklhs' eI'sa
Nnrnn Jnco William II. Murphy Charles
pfennr William +. Du Bots. CUMMINGS H. Tucker. Eliza
A Davis M a. Mary A Secpr. Louis ~ Rosett