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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

DrasS tips that were melted by tho
heat. His keys and the ring to which
they We're attached and the nail set
lie carried IN the pocket were likewise
melted, as were the blades of his knife.
"hlle the group who had gathered
were discussing what was best to be
done, one Of the men of the wagon.
who was veteran of the war. and
who had seen five men killed by light
nlng and three of them restored to
life again, declared his intentions TO
restore animation to the body of Mr..
Clothier, and proceeded TO carry ont
his intention, much to the surprise of
the byStanderS, who objected. But the
veteran was of Il determined charac-
ter, and was allowed to have his own
way. He rolled the body over to his
left side; as he did the charred flesh
rubbed off. Here the gathering remon-
strated with him again to deSist, but
he would not.
II he's dead L guess l won't hurt
MN, was his reply, and he continued
10 rub the body vigorously where it
had not been burned. lie never let I'D,
ana IN about thirty minutes the dead
man showed signs OF life. Water was
sent for, and bis face was bathed. He
was removed TO house near by. and
turned over to the three doctors who
had been summoned.
When restored to full consciousness
he was in such eXcruciating pain that
| This course was continued for nearly
| four days. lie suffered greatly even
| after that, but his burns healed and
he recovered his health.
| The flash that struck him killed the
| horse after 1t had passed down his
| body, leaving scars-dark, red, angry
scars-as plain today as they were
twenty-five years ago.
The course pursued i'll restoring MIN
! to life was very similar to that pur-
sued with artificial respiration as a
| basis.
Now here is what Mr.. CIothier him
self has to say about this and othe,I
interesting episodes i'll his life: In
answer to your letter, which came to
hand a few days ago, will say l am
the man. l sent you a StanWoOd
paper last night. Now, that hasn't it
/ all Now, / came to in about thirty
minutes, but did not know any thing
for two hours or more. L can't see
the lines OF paper, can't read, can't
! get any glasses that will do me any
! good, but think as age creepS on my
sight fails faster; can't tell my wife
when she passes me on the street if
the sun is shining. Now, can furnish
nervous system is destroyed. | can't
! stand any excitement. L have been
/ blOWed up with powder, drowned, was
! one of nine that were poisoned in Ben
ton BareX and | was the only one that
lived, but lightning LETT its mark.
alive and quite we'll. | got letters
from all over asking if | am alive and
did such a thing happen, and l will
say it did, and ! can give the banker
and merchants Of StanWOOd for wit
nesses. The most of them were on the
ground before | was taken to the
house. There is much more to this
that has not been in print. Now, if
there is anything more that you want
to know | will only be too glad to
print please send me a copy and
obige. Theo. Clothier, StanwoOd
Iowa, Jan. II, 1880"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

Most Of those American ladies who
have had the honor Of being received
by Queen Marguerite Of Italy have
been struck by the knowledge which
she displayed Of their family affairs,
of their interests, and of their circum-
stances.
There is a gigantic rocking stone"
or balanced bowlder on the pinnacle
is "a feet in height, 90 feet long and
Of Tandil Mountain, Buenos Ayres. In
VIII weigh twenty-five tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18
TO DIVORCE CHICAGO
A PROPOSITION IN THE ILLINOIS
LEGISLATURE.
GARDEN CITY TO BECOME .
SEPARATE STATE.

10 Have a Legislature Of Its Own anu
Save the Sucker Commonwealth L
Vast Deal of Worry and Coucusioh
"A Constitutional Amendment /,
Be Voted Upon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

Dutch military cycling volunteers
have to pass real examination before
they are accepted for the maneuvers.
but when passed they get forms a
day, first-class travelling fare and are
lodged as officers at the expense of the
state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

Madison, April IA senate bill was
passed authorizing Sanborn and Ber-
ryman to revise the statutes and re-
port the revision at the next session
of the legislature. Assembly bills were
cOncurred in: Providing for a state
board of arbitration OF three mem
berS each to receive So 4 day when
actually engaged in their duties; pro-
Yiding for fire WardenS TO serve six
years at counties expense to provide
protection from forest fires; providing
that 10 school sub-diStrict shall be
maintained or hereafter formed which
has residing within its limits less than
fifteen children of school age and pro
Yiding THAT any sub-diStrict may main
tain 50 many branch schools as the
convenience of the school population
may require; providing for licensing
street railway companies. 1t provides
that, in lieu of other taxes, street rail
way companies shall pay one per cent.
on the first $250,000 OF the gross re-
ceipts; one and one-half per cent. on
the gross receipts over $4,000 and
not exceeding 100000, and two per
cent. on all amounts of gross receipts
over 100000. The Bashford pure
politics bill was passed, Senators Nc
GilEivray, Timme, Phalen and Steb-
bins voting against. An assembly
bill was concurred in authorizing the
eSta biiShment of warehouses. Three
bank examiner bills. 213 A., ) S., and
u s., came up as special orders. The
Davidson bill, 213 A., was taken up
first and Senator Bashf0rd offered his
bill, II S, as a substitute with the ad-
ditiCn of that section of the Davidson
bill which provides that the facts and
figures shown the examiner shall be
kept secret. Senator BashfOrd spoke
at length for his substitute but it was
rejected and the Davidson bill ordered
to a third reading.
The bill providing for the observance
Of legal holidays in the state prison
was laid on the table. The bill provid-
ing for the appointment of a state
board of commissioners whose duty it
is to examine stationary engineers and
grant licenses to persons successfully
passing such examinations was passed.
The following senate bills We're con-
CURED in: To provide a contingent
fund of $4,000 annually for two years
to be used for the prevention of chOl !
era and other dangerous conta gious /
diseases: to regulate the civil service !
of cities; to promote the establish !
ment and efficiency of free public Il |
braries in the state; providing for the |
publication of a bulletin or hand book !
of information on the agricultural re-
sources of the newer portions of Wis
consin. The assembly refused to con-
cur in senate bill to grant to the Wis
consin Agricultural society all the
rights and privileges now granted by
law to county agricultural societies.
An assembly bill was killed providing
for the location of a normal school at
Superior.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

Sir Edward Grey, replying in the
house of commons to question by Sir
Thomas Esmonde, said the government
could not interfere in the case Of ex-
Queen LiliuOkaIani of Hawaii.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18
CONDITION. OF CROPS
RAINS COME AT LAST AND DO
MUCH GOOD.
BUT MOISTURE Is STILL LACK
ING IN MANY PLACES.

Taken as Whole the Season Said TO
Have Opened Under Favo1a bic
Auspices-Winter Wheat Somewhat
NinterKilled-Cr Suffer
Seriously-Situation in General
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

Curtopassi, who was named Italian
ambassador to Russia last February,
is dead. His malady was cancer of
the tongue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

ment to the amendment was lost by
vote of 81 to %. Mr.. Jones. of
Iowa county, then offered another
amendment to the amendment. provid-
ing that it shall be unlawful TO sell
or give away any intoxicating liquor
within two miles Of any soldiers home
within the state. The vote on Mr.
Jones amendment was 81 to % in its
favor. Mr.. BWdick then moved that
the rules be suspended and the bill be
put on its final passage. The motion
was lost. The bill was then ordered
en2rossed and read third time.
The senate bill releasing eX State
Treasurers kuehn and Baetz from
paying the judgments held by the
state against them was reported fol
concurrence by the judiciary commit.
tee. Messrs. Conway and Whiffermar
dissenting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18
FOREIGN NOTABLES.

Lord Roseberry is so much troubled
with insomnia that he thinks a four
hour sleep a great and unexpected
blessing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

The czar is the most comfortably
fixed, financially, of any European
monarch. He has no civil list, salary
or allowance. He just helps himself to
all he needs and the treasury's only
duty is to see those needs supplied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

Madison April 13.-In the senate
when the yestibule street car bill
came up Senator Peirce introduced an
amendment to extend the time to two
years and a half instead of two years.
| The amendment was refused adoption.
The Nothbohm bill relating to depend
| ent children was passed An assembly
| bill was cOncurred in eXempting wild
| guage SleighS from taxation. Senators
| Solliday and Baxter voted against the
! deep waterways commissioner Oil but
it was passed. The fish and game bill
came back from conference and its
! changes were accepted
In the assembly the senate bill fol
| commission to revise the insurance
laws was cOncurred in. The assembly
joint resolution for the appointment OF
! an apportionment commission was
passed 1t forbids the sale Of liquor
to veterans within two miles of vet
Grams homes. Assembly bills were
passed: Permitting the state to pay
defendants witness fees in cfimina
cases where The defendants are poor
empowering the governor to appoint {
commission looking to the establish
ment of an interstate park at st
CroiX Falls; appropriating $500 to An
ton Langenkamp for Legislative con
test expenses two years ago; requiring
express companies to transmit pack
ages by the shortest routes: creating
county teachers institute fund b,
requiring all applicants for teachers
certificates to pay 81, the same fe,
also to be paid by high school gradu
ates, when they have their certificate
signed; rigidly fOrbidding the takin>
Of more than 10 per cent. interest OF
! chattel security; providing that III
, person shall be eligible to the office 0
, county superintendent who shall no
, have taught eight months and Wh
! shall not hold Il county superintend
, ent'S certificate. Present Superintend
ents and eX-sUperintendents are eA
empted \ senate. bill was cOncurret
, in for a revision of the school code
5 and giving the state superintendent
: $500 therefor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-04-18

1t is announced that Cardinal
Vaughan will officiate at the marriage
Of the duke Of Aosta to Princess
Helene, of Orleans. The princess has
a fortune of about 100000 a year and
in entering upon married life may feel
assured that her future life will not
be clOuded with doubts as to her abil-
ity to pay the house bills as they
come along.
Baron RothschiId gave an engage
ment luncheon to the Hon. George \.
Curzon, who is to be married to Miss
Mary Letter, of Washington, formerly
Of Chicago. Among those present
were the prince of Wales, Sir Arthur
Wellesley Peel, NJ. P, who has just
resigned the speakership of the house
Of commons, and James r. Mcguire,
NJ. P.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
$1oo in Cash Prizes.

The Milwaukee Journal began
publishing a serial story of mystery
on Saturday and will give 500 in
cash prizes to its woman readers who
make the best guesses as to the out
come of the story. The story runs
for over thirty days-beginning last
Saturday, Aug. 3. Back copies we
understand can be obtained by writ
ing to the Journal office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
Aunt Grace Jackson Departs.

Mrs. Grace Jackson, generally
known at "Aunt Grace" died at the
home of her brother, Hon. John
Gray, in this city, Thursday morn
ina, August |, aged So years. De-
ceased was native of Redruth, Eng
land, and emigrated to Wisconsin in
1916, locating in Mineral Point. In
lS49 she was married to Thomas
Jackson. Until his death. about Is
years ago, they resided In the sub
urb OF Barreltown, leading quiet
comfortable married life. Since her
husbands death Mrs. Jackson's
home has been with the family OF
her brothe, never having any child
rem of her own,
OF a genial, sympathetic nature
she was favorite with old and
young, and is borne in kind remem-
brance by all who enjoyed her ac-
quaintanee in the days of her activi-
ty. Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Il. Kent, at the Gray resi-
dence, Sunday afternoon, and the
remains deposited in Graceland
cemetery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
Mrs. Henry Toms Dead.

On Monday, July 18th, Mrs. Henry
Toms, for many years u respected
resident Of Mineral Point, died at
her home at Staples, Mimi, whence
she removed three years ago. De-
ceased had been ill for some time,
but death was not thought to be SO
near. Her spirit fled while she was
apparently in painless slumber. Mrs.
Toms was born in Cornwall, Eng,
March 6, 1922, her maiden name be-
ing Martha Bickle. In March, 1917,
she was married to Henry Toms, and
the same year they came to Mineral
Point, and here was her home for
the succeeding 40 years. She was a
devoted, consistent member of the
M. +. church from early girlhood,
and died in perfect confidence that
the reward of the faithful would be
hers. She leaves a husband and four
children to mourn her loss. OF the
children three were present at the
funeral, J. j. Toms, Omaha, and Geo.
b. Toms. and Mrs. Jos. Palmer, of
staples. Another daughter, Mrs. j.
w. Willett, resides at Seattle, Wash.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
Boil the Water.

The somewhat ridiculous scare
about diphtheria in this city brings
up again the question of the purity
of the water used here. 1t is true
that the well water in this city is un-
fit for use in its natural condition.
This is true not only of the water in
this city, but also of it in every other
place Of even half its size and age.
There is not village of 1000 in
habitants and ten years of age in
which the water from wells Is fit for
use unless it has been previously
boiled. The well water in this city
is quite impure and its use IL fire.
quent cause of disease, and as our
city seems to be too poor to erect
water works to supply its inhabi-
tants with good water, of which
an abundant supply can be obtained,
let me urge on all people who are
compelled 10 use well or spring water
to boil the water before using it.
Boiling will kill all germs and it
then can be used with impunity.
Diphtheria, typhoid fever and
other similar diseases can be usually
traced directly to the use Of impure
water. JNo. III. VIVIAN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
Encouragement For Miners.

Shullsburg Pick and Cad. Mr.. III
l.. Perry representing the zine smelt-
ing works near Hartfort City, Ind,
spent several days in this neighbor-
hood last week, examining the mines.
This was his first visit to the lead
and zine mining regions of Wiscon-
sin, and he expressed himself greatly
surprised at the extent and product
iveness of our mines. He was as
tonished that there had been such IL
vast amount Of ore produced here
and that no effort had been made to
secure smelling works in the neigh
borhoood There are number of
smelling works in the gas regions of
Indiana which have procured al Of
their ore from Missouri and which
use natural gas as fuel. Mr.. Perry Is
fully satisfied that so soon as the
merits OF our mines and ore become
more generally known, TINT several
smelling establishments will be
erected here. He will present the
matter to number Of capitalists In
his neighborhood who are interested
in zinc production, and he assures us
that within Il short time some OF
those gentlemen will visit this re-
gion with IA view to putting in both
spelter and oxide works. 1t looks as
though brighter day Is dawning
for our miners, and that the monop-
olists and combines that have waXed
wealthy NJ the expense of the ore
producers Of this part Of the state
will not have everything all their
own way much longer. We will keep
our readers advised upon the subject
and in the meantime everyone should
do what they can to aid In securing
the establishment Of spelters and
oxide works In the most favorable
localities In the mines so as to make
Il home market for all OF our ores.
Mr.. Perry purchased n couple Of car
loads Of blackjack which he has
shipped to his furnaces, and will
give the ore thorough test He be-
lieves that the percentage of metallic
zine 1t contains viii justify the pay
ing Of better prices than the pro-
dueers here have been receiving,
and he will return within couple
of weeks To purchase Il quantity
of ore.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
The Perfect Washing Machine.
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS.


CALIFORNIA dried fruits at Hem
dra Bros. l2tf
SPLENDID steel wire picket fence
for sale by Eden a Blewett ~
BEECH Nut brand hams, bacon
and dried beef, at Hendra Bros. IL
SPRATLER always pays the highest
market price for good butter, eggs
and vegetables. III
SPECIAL SALE Of umbrellas. Lar
gest stock, in all the latest styles,
ut prices to sell. GuNDRY Il GRAY.
Goop accommodations for two
female boarders, first residence be-
low Deller's Clothing Store.
Mrs. NJ. a, PHILLIPS.
PIANOS AND ORGANS tuned or re-
paired. Leave orders at Hanscom's
book store.-32tf j. q. REMFREY.
d. JENKINS, the jeweler, Is IN tho
market for your trade.
STOMACH and bowel Complaints ars best re-
IieYcd by the timely use of DeWitfs collie and
Cholera t,np. Insist on having this preparation.
Don't take any other. ", II. PGiDEAux.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
1000 Excursionists.

The excursion party under the au-
spices of the Episcopal and p. M.
Sunday schools of this city, to Madi-
son last Thursday, was the largest
and one of the most enjoyable that
ever was carried over this division of
the st Paul railroad. The train con-
sisted of IL passenger coaches, and
was supposed to be ample for the ac-
commodation of all who would go
from Mineral Point and Darlington,
the only stations at which passen-
gers were to be taken. But to the
surprise of tbs managers, the entire
train was needed to accommodate
those who reported at this station,
where $40 tickets were sold, so that
the Darlington contingent had to be
carried on the regular train that
followed Is minutes after the
special.
The train was in charge of n. H.
Snow, Supt. of the Episcopal school,
and Phil Allen, Supt. of the p. NJ
school. Every arrangement for the
comfort and safety of the immense
party, and especially in care of the
500 children, was perfect, for which
Messrs Snow and Allen are to be
especially congratulated. The child
rem of both schools were carried free.
the surplus on adult tickets at Sl.50
each being sufficient to pay half
price on each child, and leave a
small balance for the school treasu-
ries. All who went pronounce it a de-
lightful trip. Most of the party Wis
tied the Monona Lake Assembly
enjoyed boat ride, viewed the many
attractive things in and about Madi
son, and returned happy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
Extension Of Time.

Several members having signified
a disposition to pay the $40 assess
ment, but being unable to do so with
in the time stated-by August lst--
the executive committee OF the S. w
Wis. !. A., in session last Saturday
voted to extend the time of payment
to Sept. 4th, the second day Of tie
fair. The number already paid and
the assurance that others will pay,
is encouraging, and stimulating to
the officers, convincing them that
d keen interest in and desire
for the prosperity Of the association
prevails among the people, which
warrants every possible effort to
maintain the Mineral Point fairs at
he highest possible standard.
The Perfect. best and easiest wash
ing machine In the market. Eden &
Blewett sell It. -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
NUMBER 80.

across the square and intervening
street, q distance Of SO yards, and
against the window, with the velocity
OF u bullet from rifle. II was for
tanate that the missile passed so high
In the air, as otherwise one of the nu-
merous people about would probably
have been hit with fatal effect. The
theory is that the speed Of the hook
came from its having been flung from
the end OF the tug, by a kick of the
horse, as from n sling. The stone
from David's sling that felled the
great Philistine was not more vicious
in its flight.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-08
The Local Field.
A. F. BISHOP sells furniture. 27tf.

The Mrs. Van Deusen patent cake
mans al Eden X Blewetts. 32
WATCH for the reopening of the
millinery store next to Gundry d
irays, about Sept. lst.
Miss LAURA SPRATLER visited
with her sister, Mrs. j. M. Reese, at
Dodgeville, last week.
MEssRs w. p. Gundry and Thos
Prisk have gone up 70 the Wisconsin
river for a few days outing.
]. II. TYAoK is partaking of the
pleasures to be realized by visit to
our beautiful state capital.
HENRY SEIGER, of Mineral Point.
,. /. in a list of veterans to whom PEN
.ions were granted last week.
AT the p. NJ. church next Sunday,
Mr.. p Allen will preach in the
morning, and Rev. Il. Kent in the
evening.
Mrs. l.. STRAcHAN and Miss Lizzie
Ttrrill left yesterday morning for a
two weeks visit with acquaintances
III Chicago.
REV. Y. KENT will preach at Lost
Grove next Sunday morning. Ser
vice will commence at II o'clock, and
all are cordially invited.
THE first Of September will soon
be here, when the millinery store adj
joining Gundry Il Gray's will reopen
with full stock of fall goods.
PENHALLEGoN's mare, Modesty,
will uot, and Cobb's horse, Judge
Hines, will pace; at the race meet
ing in Fennimore next week.
Mrs, JosCELYN and children, after
several weeks visit with her parents,
YIN. Hamlin and wife, departs to-
lay for her home at Wells, MIN.
THERE will be Sunday-school
picnic at Mittlin on Saturday, Aug.
Ith A general good time is in
store for every one who attends.
MoNoNA LAKE campers have all
reached home, and none are found
to regret having gone. They report
he attendance at the assembly the
largest ever known.
Miss LAURA DEvLIN concluded
her visit in Point and went to Rock
l'fd Yesterday, where she will halt
Il 2F \ tew days before returning to
aer home in Chicago.
We notice that the Primitive
Atihodith parsonage at Shullsburg
Aas been sold. This, following the
'oie NJ the church some few months
lso. closes the history Of this church
% 'he OF its earliest strongholds.
W, ii. OSBORNE, who has been off
''F N travelling salesman for two
owing 70 d general tiredness, =
'pes tolegain his hustling DISPOSE
'.'A and resume the road soon, with
2il time yigor.
n @nQp-NATuRED and generous
'APahy enjoyed the band concert
1l patronized the ladies of the w
= '''at the City Park last Friday
s'Ii'g' The treasury of the corps
" tepieht,hed to the extent Of
ihout S2)
lHF lawn social and entertain
Y advertised to be given at the
''leHee e Mrs. NJ. NJ. strong. on
M'al Aag. sth. by the ladies Of
'farS association, il postponed
94' "eek-until the 18th. at the
y place aud hour.
y, eoneea will be given in the
KIN week but On Friday eve
A',- u the band will give am
2 tae delightful entertain
refreshments will be served
efetif e the band. Every
#t'1d 3e glad to contribute d
eeasnition II the many
ssIilng> the band has en-
fsople g enjoy.