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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-02
SOME EMPLOYEES.
FILLING Positions to Which The1
Were Never Legally Appointed.

There are few things prescribed by
seIectmen that they comply with,
outside the fact. possibly. that they
are forbidden to carry off the joint
building to some unnamed land and
dispose of it as it might suit their
nurtable whims. There is a legally
prescribed formality in the appoint
ment of employees which has not been
conformed with in the cases Of r. A.
Roberts, son Of the selectman from
various places. as janitor, as well as
another one of the janirors: also Of c.
F. Emery clerk for The trio.
r. A. Roberts. the janftor in uues-
ton, commenced in February to draw
s65 a month for alleged janitor work
about the building to the great an
noyance Of officials. As an example
Of this mushroom growth Of human
fungi, in its peregrinations through
the spacious halls and offices with his
side partner, J. J. Giles, with brushes
and sponges. a scene transpired in the
county clerks Office last Friday that
will illustrate what the county Of
ficials have complained in vain
to remedy, but are scoffed at
by the selectmen. Clerk Stanto1ks
windows had gone 50 long Wits
out fresliening that the suns rays
refused to penetrate sufficiently
to admit Of performing work
satisfactorily; so by repeated plead
ings with LORD Scott he vaguely
limited a possible visit by some Of his
crew. Friday, r. A. Roberts and j. J.
Giles. two of the five janitors, called
early and looked at the windows. Then
they went away and hunted for an
hour or so for a brush and sponge,
came back. laid the brush and sponga
down on the vanished furniture and
again disappeared. 1t takes two Of
them to find any of their tools wS#tede
and after awhile they came back Tsfts
q bucket. In short. they finally goS
water and qazily went at Wetting the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-02
SELECTMEN'S SALARIES.
A BROAD Contrast Between the Past
md the Present.

A Broad Contrast Between the Past
and the Present.
In fixing the selectmen's salaries
1t is reasonable to suppose that the
lawmakers meant to be fair when they
made specific amounts answer for the
performance of certain duties. in all
cases making the price commensurate
with the work performed. Custom has
worked up through the precedents es-
tablished from time to time &C exag-
gerated expense and charges, so that
within a few years. revelation has fol-
lowed revolution with sue n manifold
extravaganza for new buildings anc
improvements, the cost Of official end
clerical work has increased a bundled
fold, almost. In other words, there has
been a rapid decline in honesty among
officials, at and during a time of heavy
tax burthens on the public. Just when
the strictest economy should be Llac-
ticed in the maintenance of affairs of
a city or county, is when the most &C.
plorable and waaLon eXtravagan' E is
practfced In this there is hc refer
ence to the cost Of new buildings or
needed improvements.
There is no more outrageous example
of salary grabbing among officials than
that exemplified by the present ,oard
of county selectmen. The truth il
best told by Selectnan Chris opher-
sen, who freely admits that the adj
ADMINISTRATION of county affairs, in which
he has principally f1gurad as a kicking
post, have been 'ro.;ea.' There have
been so many exposes from time to
time in the public tress that tie sub,
ject of salaries will be touched upon
but briefly here.
On February 1, 1895, Nj. A. s. Ged-
DIES rendered his bill for Jan, &rv fol
s14S.4O; Mr.. Roberts, $tS4.SO, and Mr.
Christophersen, $145.Y9. n all these
bills there are even more curious
startling and strange things than spell.
ing, however questionable :his may he
First, there is a regd' III court held on
each Monday. for which each selectman
IS legally allowed 81, and if he live in
the county he is allowed mileage at
20 cents a mile one way, so that his
actual expenses may be more than
covered Again, there is a. provision
made for committee meetings, the
board, or parts of them. as designated
by themselves, constitute these various
committees, such as "pauper," "roads
and bridges" Joint building" etc In
fact, these named constitute about ali
the committee work necessary. Now,
If the reader will consider carefully
that as there is a regular meeting each
week on Mondays of the court, and
that at most there would certainly be
no necessity of having more than one
meeting a week for each of the com
mittees. which for liberal argument s
sake would place the number of m zee
ings by the selectmen at three for
each week. or liberal Jumping say
! 100 for the year. at 81 for each n. EN-
Der, or s12 for the three, would be s., 1920
for the year, or about what il used TO
be before this trio took hoi1. Now.
for a fact the present selectmen have
court or a committee meeting
every day, Sundays excepted, in
the year; and, taking Mr.. Codes
january bill, which is a fair. sample
average of the character OF all the
rest during the eight months, except
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-02
THE COUNTY INFIRMARY.
Cost of Maintainenance of the Pres
emit Pauper's Paradise.

The one particular thing that the
reform" administration was going to
do more than anything else. was to
conduct the Infirmary on an econom-
ical scale" Before these "worthies''
were elected they "campaigned" on the
'tbeastly extravaganza" in which the
poor farm was conducted. They had
not warmed their seats on the county
board when they were Fin the swim"
of anything in sight to grab and call
their own "by right of discovery" of
every atom whereby a cent could be
turned to their own account In this
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-02

not called. If not paid. this item may
go in with the balance to the grand
jury for consideration.
But that rent item is small. Mr..
Geddes and Mr.. Roberts hearkeaed to
more murmurs from Scott. 1t is
cold blooded grab that was Arranged
for him, as the sequel will show. a
Regardless of politics or the
man may have, it would seem -
there should be some limit put upon
corrupt politicians. but In this case
the extent knows no bounds. To those
familiar with the work and the little
army employed TO LOAF and sleep"
through it, the $40 paid Scott was
plenty and enough For January
and February ne was paid SO a
month. March 20 he presented 5iH
"for morning and evening ex-
ira service, $40" The bill was ar
proved and paid OIL ApriI Il, and was
20. KID" by Geddes. It was a standing
joke among the other six janitors and
all the officials in the building as to
What did Scott do to call it extra
service?'' But no one could answer.
Scott himself didn't answer. He .act;I-
ally performed no "extry service Sbue
everybody seemed to guess from the
spelling Of "extry'' that it was Geddes
who was answering SCOTS "mHmur7
for a raise in salary.
On January and -. by order OF
Geddes, Scot bought Of the Western
Shoe and Dry Goods company $3.50
worth of toweiing. which he charged
for making. anI since that time Scott
has been paid s. a month extra for
washing the towels used in .he few
offices occupied by the county officials.
On April is Scott made Geddes make
out his 800 salary bill in two pieces.
One bill read for work in March,
$780, and on Apcil 90 he made the
next one out FOR work performed in
March, s23.4O, and under this hAadd-
ed "fOr extry work. 500" showirS Mr..
Geddes tentale "extry'' and complet-
ing the $50 salary for April. If there
was any possibility Tor Sour grapsu
in this grab Of $40. nr any WY posSfs
BILE that Scott could do any extra
work. even if he would Do il. there
would not be so much space given to
this item.
For March and April Scott drew So
as janitor of the Constitutional GO
vention, but this action wa]
so open and glaring that
he made a bold grandstand play OF
Conscience" and Mr.. Geddes turned
the money back into the treasury.
For his May salary J. NJ. Scott
again throws off suspicion by making
out two bills. one reads "To servicest
as janitor for month of April on acr
count $2165." and the next ITO bal4
ance due for services as janftor forI
month Of April, 1895, 1885," and bel
meath it 'To extra work performed
in April. $50" Total, 500
His June bill is more bold and the
bill reads ~. N. Scott. salary janitor
for May. $40: extra. $1,000"
His July bill was a plain affair with
/ out friIls or fringes. dips. cuts. splits,
I spurs or angles. He is then fully in
! stalled with his friends Geddes and
| Roberts. and drew his salary on a
4 straight bin for 500 Each subse-
I quent bill has been the same, and he
[ has also been given additional power
equal to the selectmen, as Walter
| Snyder, for alleged carpenter work was
paid s11.25 on bill 40. KID" by Scott
on June "A. Not only this influence,
but ne sold the county six picks at
/ S125 apiece, or $3.50
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-02
Stop and Think!

that there is but one known
remedy for these troublesl
Ask your druggist, physician
or friend what it is, End he
will tell you, Warmers Safe
Cure. This great remedy
stands absolutely sat the
top" and is so acknowledged
by the most advanced think
ers of the world. This sug-
gestion is all you require.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-02
Only one!

Not more than five men or
woman in a thousand are
free from some form of Kid
ney, Liver or Bladder trouble,
which is certain to run into
serious disease unless
chor bod
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-02

This amount compares very favor
ably with the supplies purchased for
August, and there are numerous bills
for repairs, % slack coal.' clothing"
Cloth and dress goods" hardware -
medicines and extra physicians bills.
and innumerable other items that in
the aggregate would add very materi-
ally to this amount, but as a fair av-
erage actual expense the above will
answer Adding the salary list to the
cost of merchandise and the total is
S1.065.09 per month, or $12,7S1.0S a year
for caring for say forty paupers, or as
much as they can be boarded for at
the best boarding houses in
the city. The taxpayers must
decide if this state of af-
fairs is to continue under this ere
form" administration. Other features
in connection with the conduct of the
county infrmary will be treated under
other heads. Taking the January bill
of s551.O7 for 1894 of the old board
which is the heaviest of the year, and
multiplying it by IL for the entire year
of 1894, would only reach s6,61284 The
difference in expense as shown on the
face of the returns is $6,16S.24, or more
than double the cost for 1895 as for 1894.
An impartial investigation by anyone
who may wish to take the time for
personal if not official satisfaction, will
find this to be the case. 1t is as bare
faced extravaganza as was ever COM
mitted, regardless of where, when OF
the surrounding circumstances.
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The Salary List.


for the month of March. as being a
fair average with which to compute
an average months expenses. A great
many items Of expense are left out of
the following table because 1t would
be like hunting for a needle in hay
stack to pick out the Infrmary ex-
pense account for any one month, as
the selectmen hold OUT bills from
month to month. and approved them
some times months after being filed.
However. in order to be as fair as alb
soiute impartiality will allow. an hon
est average win be made on 80 days
Of 'fMarch-April," being partly cold
and partly warm weather. so that no
advantages ars taken either way. As
starter of expense the butter and
egg bill of Emily Turpin, who fur
nishes about the same number OF
pounds of butter and the same num-
Der of dozens of eggs each week. the
year around, at 80 cents a pound for
butter and % cents a dozen for eggs
for T1aIrDaT.J.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-10-02
Coal For Sandy.

Among the coal bills for February
one shows. on pauper order No. 60 from
Geddes, that zone ton" of coal costing
s5.25 was delivered to ]. C. Sandberg,
an employee of the county, who lived
in Superior addition, and an "over-
hau1' charge was made.
On Feb. 10 ]. B, on South Fourth
West street, got order No. 1856 from
Geddes for lone tom of Castle Gate
coal, for which IS was paid by the
county. The rule has been to never
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
NUMBER AZ.
4 Summer Outing.

Where to go for summer outing of
any extent is no longer las 1t was) n
Hobson's Choice. The railroad COM
panies offer excursion rates and routes
by the hundred. The Seaside, the
White Mountains, the st. Lawrence,
the Great Lakes, the Colorado noun
tain resorts, Yellowstone Park, and
far.oft Alaska, are all to choose from,
time and money being supposed no
object, The demands of business and
the size of pocket.book, however.
make II impossible for thousands to
do more than pass few days vaca-
tion in u quiet way and at moderate
expenses. To such, we might suggest,
IL they have not yet taken 1t, n
journey along the Upper Mississippi.
There is no river scenery In our
country that really surpasses II in
either variety or beauty. From the
rapids at Rock Island to the Falls of
st. Anthony, through the placid ex-
panse of Lake repin, is an ever shift
ting panorama Of beauty, while there
are many towns and villages on route
where stop of day can be made
with great deal of pleasure. II this
trip is to be made within short time,
the best way is to take the trains of
the Burlington Route, which run for
three hundred miles close along the
east bank, aflording u thousand
charming views, An agreeable and
inexpensive outing may be had In this
way for triile Of cost. Apply to any
of the Burlington ticket agents for
maps, timetables or tickets, or for
more detailed information, address
w. J, G, Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent.
st. Paul, Minn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
Hartlip Conley.

PlattCNtllC News,
At st, Mary's Catholic church, of
Platteville, Tuesday morning, Edward
Hartlip, Elmo, aud Miss Lydia Conley,
Rewey, were made one for veal or woe
by the beautiful ceremony of the
Catholic church. They were attended
by Miss Eta Conley, sister of the
bride, and George Hartlip, brother of
the groom. The bride was attired in u
beautiful blue silk and white tulle
vell while the bridesmaid wore u
charming gown of white henrietta,
After the ceremony a large company
of friends ad iourned to the home of
the bride, south of Rewey, where u
most bountiful wedding breakfast was
spread. The Belmont Cornet Band,
under the direction of Mr. Joseph
Conley, was in attendance, and dis.
coursed sweet strains Of melody
throughout the day, The happy
couple were the recipients of many
useful and valuable presents. They
will live near Elmo, where the groom
has always made his home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
Notice.

\ full attendance is desired again
on Tuesday evening, July Ii, OF all
Interested in the Frances +. Willard
league, for the transaction of impor-
tant business and the election Of
officers for the ensuing quarter, Let
every member be present with out fail.
AT Good Templar hall. by order of
league +. NJ, $, Corresponding Sec
retarv.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
To Denver and Return.

For the National Education Asso-
citation meeting, at Denver, Colorago,
July 5 to 18th tickets will be sold to
Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou,
and Pueblo, at one fare for the round
trip plus $50 viii sell July 4, 5,
and 9th, limited to return July
18th. Tickets will be honored for
return from July 18th to 18th. An
extension of time will be granted
until September lst, by depositing
tickets with joint agents, at Denver.
Passengers can go one route west of
the Missouri River and return
another. n. II. SNOW, Agent,
G. NJ. Il st, J.. R'y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
A GOOD SHOWING.
Mineral Points Population Over
1920.

Mineral Points Population Over
1920.
City Clerk Fl. S. We'll has completed
the work of taking the census of Min.
eral Point city. He is at this writing
unable to give exact figures, but is
sure that the population Of the city is
over 3.200-somewhere between 1920
and 3.240. This is indeed gratifying
showing considering the business de-
preston of the last two years, and the
consequent removal from the city OF
some of its people. The census of
1890 showed a population Of 1855,
and the present census indicates a
gain of over 100 each year since that
time. There are In the city $50 voters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04

Principal a. r, Jolley. opened in the
High school room at s o'clock on Mon
day, July lst. There was good at.
tendance of teachers and others. The
term will be five weeks. The Summer
school has become necessary part of
school work. 1t is grand educator.
Teachers and advanced pupils are
brought together and the exchange of
thought is mutually helpful. The as
sertion has been made by a prominent
educator that these schools are doing
as much to improve the public schools
of the state as the Normal schools have
done. Teachers who attended the sum-
mer school here last season expressed
themselves rs highly gratitied with its
results. In Wisconsin Il, this time
there are from thirty to forty summer
schools in session. Teachers of the
county who so desire can attend in
this city during the remaining four
weeks of the term.
Sam Sims on July lst entered upon
his contract Of carrying the mail be-
tween Mineral Point and Dodgeville,
He has purchased fine NV stage
for the accommodation and comfort of
passengers.
Rev I. Kent will preach next Sun
day evening in the z. NJ. church on
THE Undssolvable Partnership"
Citizens of Mineral l'oiut Will here
after be required to register before
voting. The census just taken gives
us population of over 5000, and
according to the state law voters in
cities of 5000 or more inhabitants
must register.
Southwest Wisconsin Fair and Rae
ing circuit comprises Dodgeville, Dar-
lington, Mineral Point, Fennimore,
Monroe, Lancaster, Richland Center
and Boscobel. The circuit makes
eight continuous weeks for horsemen.
The total amount of premiums is
$4,000.
Edward Hornupg, of Dubuque,
came over on Tu sday evening for "A
brief visit with his brother Charles
and family.
Miss Hattie Wearne is here from
lie Mars, visiting her sister, Millie, and
other relatives.
Mrs. John Schilling and son are here
from Ripon, this state, for visit at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Horn.
Joseph f. LaMalle and Nathan
Crst are about to open saloon in
the J. j. Collins building, High street.
John Dunstone, an old bachelor of
Rockville, near Lancaster, shot himself
on Monday. He was in good circum-
stances but it is thought became des-
pondent because of cancer which
had attacked his mouth, though it had
not interfered with his work nor dis
figured his face.
DAT the request of the members of
the w. G.. T. T., of this city, Rev. L.
Kent preached sermon on last
sunday morning in the interests of
good citizenship. 1t was pronounced
an able sound and discourse by all who
heaed it.
Died, at his home, in this city, We'd
nesday morning, July 3, at about half
past six o'clok, Mr. William Rothe;
aged 20 years. About week ago Mr..
Rothe received an injury on the hand
from barb wire. 1t was not considered
serious until Monday, when physi,
clan was called. Blood poison set in,
causing death at the hour above stated.
The deceased WAS one of Mineral
Points most highly respected citizens,
and the news of his death caused
general sorrow. He leaves to mourn
their loss his wife, and family of
grown up sons and daughters. The
time for the funeral has not yet been
fixed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
y. II, Osborne,

Chicago, ILL.,, General Agent for Mimi.
esota and Wisconsin Agencies, Chica-
go Cottage Organ Co., 2l5 Wabash
Ave, second floor. Conover, Schubert
and Kingsbury Pianos; Chicago Cot
tage Organs. 3ly1.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
Residence for Sale.

The commodous residence of Mrs
Catharine Mcllhon Ia offered for sale
1t is in excellant repair, large well
lighted rooms, and very conveniently
located; good barn and other out
buildings. For full information,
price, terms, etc, inquire at the house,
or of Charles w. McIlhon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
steam Laundry.

Charles Winn is agent for the James
vile Steam Laundry, which lis supplied
with complete new outfit Of machin-
cry and does first class work and gives
complete satisfaction. Leave work at
Chas. Winn's barber shop, under Mar
tin & Toay's hardware store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
Board Of Review.

The Board OF Review Of the city Of
Mineral Point has adjourned to Friday
July 5, at 9 a. m. II. S. WE'LL.
Dated July !, 1896.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
We are still Selling

The reliable Mccormick Harvesters
and Binders and Mowers. None OF
kt1t competitors would meet them al.
the worlds fair, for trial In the field.
Consider before buying.
s. Hooking Il Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
Of Mcdonald & Clarke has been dis
solved and the co.partnership between
the members of said firm has ceased
TO exist. Dg. G. ID. MCDONALD.
Dated June l3, 1895.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
The Quick Meal!

The Quick Meal Gasoline Stove still
to the front. The best stove in the
market. More Of them sold than any
other. For sale only by Eden q
Blewett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04

Save Heat, Steps and Fuel Have
you tried the self-heating Gasoline
Iron? They speak for themselves.
Leave orders to have one brought to
your home and see how II works.
Sold by Frank Potter and J. T..
HoskinR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
J. J. KueIling, Shoemaker,

Having opened new shop In Gill
mann's building, three doors east Of
U. S. Hotel, kindly solicits part Of
the patronage Of the people Of Miner
al Point and the surrounding country
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
Instrumental Music.

| will be home Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday, each week,
and will take pupils on Piano, Organ.
Violin, Guitar and Band instruments.
Leave orders at Pulford's drug store.
or call at residence, north Of Mr..
Joseph Gundry's.
J. w. NJ. ALDERsoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
Bishops for Baby Carriages.
Grand Display
OF Crockery and Lamps, at Gales.
Gasoline Stoves.

There Is but one safe Gasoline Stove
on earth. II Is the Insurance. Try IL
and you will be convinced. For sale
by s. Hooking & Co. 40tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
For sale.

Second hand machinery, consisting
of a good Plano harvester, plow,
seeder etc. VIII sell cheap. Inquire
Of Joseph Deller.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04

ID. Jenkins, the jewelerY Yon can see
him at his old stand, ready TO sell any
thing In his line, ut bottom prices.
Call and be convinced.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
Return the Ladder.

The person who borrowed ladder
from the Weidenfeller's paint shop Is
requested TO return the same without
delay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
(sribble ~ Co.,

Are agents for the Mccormick Bind
ers and Mowers, for Jonesdale and
vicinity. The Mccormick machines
lead the world. Call and see us before
buying. GRtnDLE & Co.,
4iw ,Ionesdale, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-07-04
We Offer Bargains

In Farm Wagons during the next
month. MARTIN a. ToAY. 45w4