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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
WRECK
ANOTHER Fatal TRAIN
The Rear Coaches Of a Passenger Train
Rolled Into a Ditch.

The Rear Coaches OF a Passenger TTaln
Rolled Into a Ditch.
Glenwood, Mimi, Sept. 11.-Train No.
107 on the Minneapolis, Sault Ste. Ma
RE & Pacific railroad had a narrow es-
cape from a terrible disaster between
Belgrade and Brooten. Mrs. Mary
Brand of Casselton, N. D., it is feared
was fatally injured, and ex-senator
Washburn received a severe wound in
the head. The three rear coaches Of the
train were derailed, two Of them roll
ing down an embankment into ditch.
The accident was precipitated by the
breaking of the forward axle OF the
dining car. Although Mr.. Washburn s
wound is an ugly one, he will recover
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
COMBINE OF FORAKER AND MkiNLEY
Politicians Allege That Is the Situation
in Ohio.

Cincinnati, Sept. 1.-THE political
sensation of today is the comments
made among politicians upon the pro-
nounced utterance Of Governor McKin-
ley yesterday in favor of Ex-Governor
Foraker for United States senator.
Those who are accustomed to reading
between the lines maintain that the
unexpected position Of Mckinley is a
part Of combination and that it
means that Ohio will be unit for Nc
Kinley for president.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
Grand Jury OF an Indiana County
Charges Murder

Indianapolis, Sept11.-The Marion coun-
ty grand jury this afternoon returned an
indictment against Fl. H. Holmes for the
murder of Howard Pietzel
Coroner Caster also returned q verdict
of murder in the case of Howard Pietxel
and charged H. HI. Holmes directly with
the crime. He says the evidence is COM
elusive, though entirely circumstantial
Mrs. Pietzel this afternoon visited the
house in Irvington where Howard Pietxel
had been killed and the body burned.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
TEMPERs DIDN'T SUIT EACH OTHER
Francis Hodgson Burnett and Husband
Have Separated.

Chicago, Sept. ia Washington
snecial to the Daily News says: Mrs.
FRANCIS Hodgson Burnett, author of
oTittle Lord Fauntelroy," will hereafter
live apart from her husband. Mrs.
burnett is now in London. Her hus-
hand admits that mutual separation
has been agreed upon on the ground Of
incompatibility of temper.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
Cheyenne Hotel Man Dead.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. n.-John
Chase, proprietor of the Inter Ocean,
the leading hotel of this city, died this
morning. Chase had a large circle Of
acquaintance throughout the west,
having been in the hotel business here
is years.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
steamer sunk in Collision.

Flushing, Holland, Sept. 1O.-The
Spanish steamer Manila, bound for
China, and the Norwegian steamer
KAMA, bound for Antwerp, collided near
Borssellin today. The KAMA sank soon
afterwards and six persons were
drowned, including the captain. The
Manila was badly damaged.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
NORMAL SCHOOL AT EiLENSBURG
One Hundred and Ten Students Answered
the First Roll Call.

Ellensburg, Wash, Sept. 11.-This
was the first day of the state normal
term. One hundred and ten students
are on the rolls against AZ the same
day last year. Students are still arriv-
ing at the rate Of ten to twenty daily.
Twenty-Five counties are now repre-
sented.
Edward T. Mich was today sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary, hav-
ing pleaded guilty to forgery.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
ROGER @. MILLS AGAINST SILVER

Has Come Out Squarely Against Free
Coinage.
New York, Sept. ia special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Senator Roger @. Mills of Texas is
one of the latest converts to the anti
free coinage cause. In a communica
ton to the chairman Of the democratic
state committee of Texas he comes out
squarely and vigorously against the
free coinage Of silver at a ratio Of 16
to l."
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-09-14
Circuit Judge Hurley Is Dead.

Portland, Or, Sept 8.-Clrcult Judge
Hartwell III. Hurley died at his resi-
dence in this city today OF pneumonia,
contracted while making the ascent OF
Mount Adams a few weeks ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
D0DG EVILLE.

The Chronicle
The telephone company OF this city
have been engaged this week in set
ting poles and stringing wires, and it
is hoped they will soon put us in hello
communication with our friends at
Mineral Point, Linden, Cobb, High
land, and other places of interest and
good morals.
David B. Davis fell from his wagon,
on Tuesday, by the tipping of the seat
board, and hurt his shoulder quite Sc
verely, and the misfortune was greater
as it happened on the shoulder of an
already afflicted arm.
Died, in the city of Dodgeville, Dec,
6, 1895, little Mollie, beloved daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs, Val. Kramer; aged IL
years. She had been sick but a short
time with what the physician pro-
nounced typhoid fever. The funeral
took place Sunday, Dec. 8, NJ. ID.
Peavy and w. j. Wickham conduct,
ing the services.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Death OF Hugh NarkinS.

Died, at his home at Edmund, in
the town of Linden, Dec. 5. 1895,
Hugh Harkins, aged - years and {
months.
Deceased was born in Belfast, Ire
land, in 1916. and came to this coun,
try when he was but Is years of age,
and settled at Boston, Mass From
there he went to Corrolton, H., where
he was married to Miss Rebecca
Logan in 1889, after which he came to
plattsburg, Wis, where he lived for
three years, then came to this county
settling on the old homestead in 1912
when Wis onSin was territory. He
lived for two years in sod cabin near
where his son O. 5. Harkins now re.
sides, on the old homestead where yet
stands his old log house.
He leaves to mourn his loss four
daughters and two sons, his wife hav-
ing died in 1885. The daughters are:
Mrs. Ann Mills, residing at Edmund;
Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Jane Painter,
who reside at Corrolton, H.; Mrs.
Mary Wilmarth, at st, Louis, Mo.
The surviving sons are: George, resid-
ing at Dickinson, n. Dakota, and Q. $.
Harkins at Edmund on the old home
stead.
The funeral took place from the late
residence, on Wednesday, Rev, c, Cook
conducting the services, and the re-
mains were taken to Spring Valley
cemetery for interment. Chronicle
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
A Years NCMsnNners.

The aggregate number of copies
issued during year 10y the new.
papers, is estimated ut twelve billions.
No iden Of what that means can be
conveyed by the bald statement, and
comparison and illustration must be
restored to. These papers, II spread
out upon the ground, would cover
l0,450 square miles, or an area nine
times as large rs the State of Rhode
Island. II piled one upon another,
allowing one hundred papers to make
one inch in thickness the heighth would
be almost nineteen hundred miles.
If II man were to handle one copy
each second, working ten hours n day,
and three hundred and thirteen days
year, he would be thousand and
sixty years old when he finished count
ing them. The number of words
used In these billions Of papers would
be simply mass of figures 80 vast
that no human mind could compre-
bend their Significance. Even to tell
few attractions Of the Burlington
Route as Il line Of railroad, In the
newspapers of the Northwest, takes
over five million words year and
then 1.-THE half has not been told To
get the other half the best way Is ny
experience, buying your railroad ticket
by this line always. Any ticket agent
can supply you; or you can write
w. j. &. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent
st. Paul, MINI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
LANCASTER.

The Herald
Attorney w. H. Brown has An in
teresting but grewsome relic Of the
Broken Knee Indian fight. 1t is a
scalp and scalp.lock of some unfortu-
nate brave who fell in the battle. 1t
is present from Mr.. Grover Newman,
who participated as L. S. deputy
marshal in the trouble at and about
Wounded Knee.
Last Tuesday evening Anton
Schmitt gave the use of the skating
rink for a benefit for the Lancaster
band. The band boys appeared on the
street early in the evening and render
ed several selections in highly cred
liable manner. The evenings skate
netted about S..
Five prisoners were sentenced to
Waupun by Judge Clementson from
Crawford county at the term Of circuit
court held at Prairie du Chen.
The Teller
The telephone line between Bloom
ington and Lancaster has been COM
pleted, and we can now converse with
Bloomington. Patch Grove, North An
dover and the other surrounding
towns.
\ very sad mortality occurred on
the evening of December Sd, at the
home Of Albert Esser, six miles south
of Lancaster on what is best known
as the w. 2. Stone farm. Mr. Esser's
little girl, about five years old, was
burned to death. 1t was in the eve
ming at chore time. Mrs. Esser went
out to give some little assistance. She
thinks She was only about five minutes
ont. When she returned the little
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

Geo. w. Jenkins, editor Of the
Santa Maria "Times," Cal. In speak
ing Of the various ailments Of children
said: "When my children have the
Group there is only one patent medi-
cine which ! ever use, and that Is
Chamberain's Cough Remedy. IL
possesses some medical properties that
relieve the little sufferers Immediately.
1t Is, in my opinion, the best cough
remedy in the market II this
remedy is freely given as soon as the
croupy cough appears 1t will prevent
the attack. 1t Is also an ideal remedy
for whooping cough. There Is no
danger in giving 1t to children, as 1t
contains nothing injurious. For sale
by II. ID. Pulford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
LOCAL PRESS POINTS
PLATTENILLE.

The Witness.
The &. A. Rs of this city opend
their new hall in Oettiker's block, on
Monday evening with banquet.
There was large attendance and all
had a splendid time.
The Tyler farm, on the road from
East Dubuque to Fairplay, was sold at
auction last week. 1t contains 50
acres and was bid off by Nicholas
Murray, of jamestown township, for
$50 per acre.
The waterworks we'll is down 1855
feet. The st. Peter sandstone was
reached at 1872 feet The drill is run
ming night and day. The surface
water is piped off and yet the water
rises in the well to within eight feet of
the top
Platteville can now boast of guitar
factory. Mr.. w. b. Hough has COM
menced to manufacture guitars.
We are to have two full moons dur
ing the month of December, the first
time the like has occurred, it is said
since the time of Christ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

The popularity of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and high esteem in
which it is held leads us to believe
it to be an article of great worth and
merit. We have the pleasure of Civ
ing the experiences of three
prominent citizens of Redondo Beach,
Cal, in the use of the remedy. Mr..
A. V. Trudell say; 81 have always
received prompt relief when | used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" Mr..
James Orchard says: am satisfied
that Chamberlain's Cough remedy
cured my cold" Mr.. j. NJ. Hatcher
says: For three years ] have used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my
family and its results have always
been satisfactory. r.. d. PULFoRD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

A. L. Fitzpatrick, of Fillmore, Cal,
had the misfortune to have his leg
caught between a cart and stone and
badly bruised. Ordinarily he would
have laid him up for two or three
weeks, but says: after using one
bottle of Chamberlain Pain Balm
l began to feel better, and in three
days was entirely well, The peculiar
soothing qualities which Chamberlain's
Pain Balm possesses | have never
noticed in any other liniment.
take pleasure in recommending it."
This liniment is also of great value
for rheumatism and lame back. For
sale by r.. ID. Pulford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
DARLINGTON.
The Journal.

The Journal.
Died, in Darlington, Dec. 9, 1895,
jeremiah T. Evans; aged SO years.
He was a veteran soldier, and member
of Harvey Post, G. A. r., the funeral
being conducted according to Grand
Army regulations. The services were
held at the Babtist church, Rev. J. w.
Frizzell and Rev. Sinclair officiating.
The church was crowded, and long
processian followed the remains to the
cemetery.
VIM. H. Murphy, formerly of Oar
lington, had his left arm horribly
mangled, at the Allis works, Mil
waukee, Tuesday, Dec. 10. Skillful
surgeons amputated the arm at the
shoulder, and the young man will
doubtless recover.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Agents Wanted.

big money for live agents. 10 year
old girl made $1,000, odd hours, in
six weeks. We buy curiosities, old
coins. Indian relics. Full informa-
ton and instructions, IL cents, stamps.
CuRio COMPANY, Madison, Wisconsin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Death Of Mrs. S. N. Ives.

From a Jesup (lowa) paper we take
the following: Died, at her home, in
this city, on Saturday morning, Dec, Z,
1895, Mrs, :, NJ Ives. Funeral from
the house Sunday afternoon, at ,
O'Clock, funeral services by Rev.
Simmonds; Fred Parker conducting
the obsequies, Mary Theresa Prentice
was born May l, 1872, in onondago
county, n. Y. She came to Beloit,
Wis, in 1858, and married 5. Nj. Ives,
at Darlington, Wis, Mar, "a, 1859, and
has resided In Jesup the past twenty
one years. She leaves y husband, and
three children, William, of Chicago;
Mrs, Agnes Clarke, of Des Moines;
and Mrs. Lille Casner, Of Jesup; and
one sister, Mrs, James Ross, of Min
eral Point, Wis. She endured suffer-
ing with Christian patience and
forttude, was resigned to the Lords
will, and awaited her translation with
joyous anticipation. Only few days
before her death she joined in singing
with her sister and others who were
with her. She wished her sister to
sing the hymn that was sung at their
mothers funeral, NEARER My God to
Thee" in which she joined, and sang
until her strength gave out, She was
\ fond, tender wife and mother,
devoting her life to those she loved.
Her greatest delight was to do for her
family. She was woman of rare
accomplishments, Intelligent, dignihed
highly cultured Her loss will be
keenly felt by her family and intimate
friends Her family will drink Of the
waters Of Morah, but God can assuage
their grief. The house was TILED TO
overflow with kind neighbours aud
friends. Beautiful flowers attested
their esteem, Those present from
abroad were: Mrs, T. :. Prentice and
sons, Anamosa, Iowa; MIR, and Mrs
Charley Hachett, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hachett, of Waterloo, Iowa; and
many others.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
An Immense Display,

or Holiday Goods, including Books
and Games, of every description, at
Hanscom's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

A genuine ghost, has yet to DO
attested; but not 80 genuine blood.
purifier. over and over again II has
been proved that Ayers Sarsaparilla
stands alone among medicines rs the
most reliable tonic Alternative In phar.
macy. II stood alone ut the Worlds
Enir
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
HERBERT n. LAFLIN.

A TTORNEY Mt Law, Loans, Real-cstate
n and Insurance.
Office with J. NJ. Smith, Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
RlCHLAND CENTER.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Johnny Perry, a ten year old Shell
Lake boy, will know better hereafter
than to stick his tongue against an
iron post with the mercury below
zero. 1t was necessary to heat the
post with hot water before Johnny
was released.
Dr. Kermott's office was badly dam
aged by fire on Tuesday morning. The
fire was caused by the explosion of an
oil stove. Nearly all the doctors in
struments were blackened and ruined
by the dense smoke. The loss is
about $50.
The preliminary examination Of the
parties arrested for assaulting J. w.
McCabe, the atlas man, which was
being held before Justice Willing as
we went to press last week resulted in
D. S. Simmons, Jerome Jennings,
Charles Gift, b. b. Simmons, Newt.
Blakely and W. i. Blakely being
bound over to the Circuit court in $500
bonds. Albert Slayback, John Dob
son, O. G.. Barnes, Clarence Gift and
John r. Blakely were released,
The county board met in adjourned
session on Tuesday to consider the
question of the erection of a county
insane asylum. All the members
were present at the opening session.
They voted to build an asylum and
bond the county for $4,000 to raise
the Necessary funds. The vote was
twelve for and eight against. Messrs.
J. L. Cohland, VIM. Kremer and the
county clerk, were appointed a com
mittee to negotiate the bonds. Messrs.
Q. l.. Noble, John Nee, w. w. Ellis.
worth, J. Z. Conland and A. NJ. Tur-
gason were elected building committee
The full proceedings of the board will
be published next week.
Richland Democrat.
The new school house in the first
ward, the pride of every resident Of
the ward, was turned over by Con.
tractor Carey, on Friday last, accepted
by the school board, and is now the
property Of the school district And
it is, indeed, fine structure, complete
in all that pertains to a public school
building, conveniently arranged, well
ventilated and substantial in every
sense of the word.
The announcement on Friday morn.
ing last, Dec. Is that, Mrs. A. c.
Daley, mother Of our fellow townsman
Harry Daley, had been suddenly
stricken by the dread hand Of Death,
carried sorrow to many heart Up
70 few hours Of her demise, Mrs.
Daley had been enjoying her usual
health. but heart disease soon did its
work, and after a few hours illness.
lite ebbed away, and another long and
useful Journey vas ended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
G. A, MARSHALL

A TTORNEY at Law, Darlington, Wis,
"A Only abstract books OF title To lands in
Lafayette county, Money loaned on real
estate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
AwYBRS-
f. c. FIEDLER,
ALBERT S. WHITE,

A TTORNEY and Counselor at Law, Mineral
"A Point, Wis. Office in court house. Money
to loan on real estate. Collections receive
prompt attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Gasoline,

At the Cash Grocery House. Cans
called for and delivered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
PITY SICIAN 8
WIN. EASTMAN, M. D.

physician and Surgeon, Mineral Point
i Wis. Office in Lenahan's block, opposite
First National bank Ally
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

girls clothing was all on fire, burning
over her whole body, The fire was
quenched but the child's flesh was SO
burned that to save her life was i'm
possible.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
+. +. CLARKE, NJ. D.,

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Office in the old
L Tallman stand. Mineral Point.
Hours, 8 to 10 a. M; to 3 and : too p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

The Reporter,
A tramp, who passed through here
Monday, was captured at Moutfort the
same night by Sheriff Dyer. He is
wanted in Iowa to answer to the
charge of obtaining money under false
pretenSes.
Some enterprising citizens have been
agitating the question of starting a
commercial college in Lancaster.
This is good plan and we can think
of no better place than Lancaster to
start such an institution.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-18
Doctors or No Doctors.

Take haphazar,l II number of people
OF both sexes and of all ages. Divide
them into communities Let tho doc
tors OF each nation have u community to
themselveS-this division would be in
dispensable because the difference which
exists between the treatment prescribed.
say, by French aud by an English doc.
tor, has to be experienced to be believed.
Let the allopathists, the homeopathists,
the Undergraduates, the thousand and
one sets of medical faddists, all have a
community of their own. Give the nos
trum mongers free hands. Suffer the
faith healers to work, unimpeded, some
where, their own sweet will, and amid
the whole number of the communities
permit one to be set apart in which no
doctor of any sort or kind, regular or
irregular, shall be allowed to place O
foot or have n voice. If such test were
feasible, Iwonder what the result would
be. Or, rather, do not wonder-I
should like to have q wager depending
on the issue.
would wager that, all things being
equal-position, climate, circumstances,
constitution, ages-the physical history
OF all those communities would be pretty
we'll Of muchness. They would all suf-
fer from the same diseases, would beat
them or be beaten by them, in much the
same way, and would die at about the
same age. Of this am certain-and in
this believe that the physicians them
selves would be upon my side-that the
medically supervised communities would
be every whit as closely acquainted with
pain, disease and suffering before the
curtain finally fell us that one commu-
nifty in which no doctors were. All the
Year Round
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-18
Weed Seeds, Wind and Snow.

Some interesting investigations haze
been made at the South Dakota experiment.
station in the distribution of weed seeds
by winter winds. For example, the con-
tents Of u snowdrift on plowed land feet
square, inches deep and 10 rods from any
standing weeds were melted, and SO weed
seeds belonging to nine species were found
in it, Other tests confirm the fact that
seeds are carried great distances upon the
snow. Another test was made by pouring
half bushcl piles of oats and millet upon
tho snow crust when the wind was 5 miles
an hour. Both millet and oats passed q
point 20 rods from where they had been
placed in 40 seconds. A 25 mile wind was
found to drift wheat grains 80 rods In q
minute. OF course, when winds on the
plains keep blowing in one direction for
days, seeds will travel many miles. The
moral of these investigations seems to be
that in the great western plains at least
bare summer following and matured weeds
in waste ground may help to scatter seed
during the winter over great areas, and
they will be buried in the soil whcIr tho
snow mclts.-Garden and Forest.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-18

structod dresses are Us fashionable ms those
much trimmed. 1t is quite matter of
suiting individuals for some women look
their best With the least possible amount
of trimming, while othcrs require q great
deal In order to secure good effect
This years dress, whether viewed collec-
lively OF individually, is extremely bright
and CHEEKY and pretty, calculated to have
an cnlivcning effect on tho spirits, and
therefore by no means without its weight
In the adjustment of social doings Bright
colors have always charm for the cyc if
they are we'll arranged and not too insist
ent, and this season they greet the eye on
every side in hats and bonncts and gowns
and blouses.
Plaid silks, changoable taffetas and Gre
pons are the materials of the season. In
addition to these mohair is much worn, in
oil tints. This goods, like crepon, varies
much in quality and price. Its stiffness
and spring mako it suitable for the present
expansive style Of dress, and as it is light,
cool and does not retain dust there is no
lack Of reasons for its position of favor.
The finer wcavcs are mixed with silk and
are beautifully smooth and glossy. Gowns
of this material are plain or trimmed with
guipurc. Mohnir petticoats also occupy
prominent position in fashionable esteem.
They arc ornamental with silk rufllcs and
ribbon bows, or for harder service with
morecn flowers.
The illustration shows an extremely
pretty gown of very light beige cloth. Tho
skirt, ample around the foot, is adorned
by two wide, pointed bands of embroidery
and braiding. The bodice is covered with
similar embroidery and braiding. A belt
of cherry silk is fastened in front with n
bow. The toque accompanying tho gown
Is entirely of flowers, with an aigrct bow
OF cherry taifcta. JUDO CHoLLET