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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-26
KILLED BY A LIVE WIRE.
A Man Loses His Life and Companion and
Little Girl Are Badly Hurt.


Little Girl Are Badly Hurt.
William Pierce was ins antly killed and
Louis Anderson and Ruth Hart, the latter
six years OF age, were seriously injured In
peculiar manner in Evanston. Ii. The two
men were delivering ice at point where an
electric wire had fallen. Pierce sat down On
a fence to rest. His hands and clothing were
wet and the insta1t he touched the fence he
fell across 1t dead. Ander on went to his
assistance and in attempting to Lift the body
from the fence, formed q circuit within him
self and was rendered unconscious. The
Hart girl saw the two men lying on the SIDE
walk and went to look at them She touched
the wire with her hand and was soon lying
on the sidewalk with Pierce and An :
derson.
1t is thought that Ande' son and the Hart
girl will recover although they are In very
serious condition. HundteJs of people had
been passing within few feet OF the dan,
! gerous place during the evening,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-26
CHAPTER vi.
A SINGULAR ENCOUNTER

4 SINGULAR ENOUUNILI"
The 81 ence to whic we left Ellie ana
WynanS was broken by the later with
the inquiry:
"How have you left things in Ingle-
hein? Are you expected there to night?"
ooh, no." replied e fl. 81 have left
the pace definitely, storing my furnl-
ture with Mr. Bush, who will keep 1t
safe until further orders.
She reflect few moments ear
nestly, and then added:
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-26

Mrs. Mary E. Hunt has sued the city OF
Nashua, N. H., to recover $4,000 given by
her for O memorial library. The suit Is
brought because the city after having the
money for four years, cannot agree on a
aita
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-26
CHAPTER VII.
THE PLANS OF THE SKIDDERs.

THE PLANS OF THE sKIDDERs.
Oarting through the doorway, Daisy
Skidder caught the newcomer by the
hand and literally dragged him into the
parlor.
"You haven't showed up minute too
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-26

A YOUNG lady attending party
should have a female chaperon until
she is able to call some oher chap her
own.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-26

British subjects who have been expelled
from Blueaelds make claim for overSi, O0O,-
coo damages from the government OF Nlcara-
qua.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-07-26

Zermstt Parkett an American, has accom-.
plished the ascent OF the Matterhorn In the
ps
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-16
WORSE AND MORE OF IT.
Commissioners Thos. III. Ruth Also Re
ported a Defaulter.

| Commissionsr Thos. III. Ruth Also Re
ported n Defaultcr.
AS previously stated, when complete
facts were known, other hearts would
ache and more prominent men of the
state would no doubt be caught in the
trap along with Taylor. The excite
ment at Pierre was intensified Satur-
urday by the disclosure that Thos. IL.
Ruth, ex-commissioner of school and
public lands had beeu acting in con-
cert with Taylor in defrauding the
state, and a legislative committee has
been appointed to investigate him.
Much of the evidence at hand is SEN
sational in its nature and the state
ment of the chief deputy shows con-
clusively the commissioners guilt.
The commissioners is banker at
De Smet. His position under the
state required him to sell the school
lands awarded to the state at the
time of its admission by the general
government, to loan the money
through the various county auditors,
and to distribute to the schools &C
cording to school population the in
terest money received. The law re-
quires that this apportionment be
made on the 18th of June and Novem-
ber. In 1893, so runs the testimony
Of the deputy, there was on the 18th
of June fully 100000 in the school
fund, and it should according to law
have been distributed then. But the
panic came on and Banker Ruth, in
stead of paying it out to the various
counties, left on the 1st of July for the
east. As the time passed without
cash, the counties began to complain
loud and long. These complaints to
the number of scores day were re-
ceived by the deputy, and were sent
to Col. Ruth.
About this time Ruth wrote to
Treasurer Taylor and to the county
treasurer of Clay county at the same
time, but in some way mixed the
letters. The one to Taylor, which
the Clay county man received, and
which he showed to Public Examiner
Myers and others, read substantially
as follows:
"There seems to be a great howl in
the state over the holding up OF this
money. The only thing we can do is
to let them howl We have as much
use for this money as any one and 1
must have that $45,00 Don't let it
be apportioned before l return"
1t is understood that the sum re-
ferred to was in Ruth's bank at De
Concluded on End page.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-01-16

sible settlement. There is as yet no
plan of action, but the indications are
that a settlement is most desired.
The state needs the money at once"
RUINED BY HIS FRIEND.
The most cruel feature of the Tay-
lor defalcation is brought to light by
Ex-Gov. Mellette. In 1893 Mr.. Mel
lette borrowed $l5, 200 from Taylor and
as security gave him warranty deed
of all his property, both real and per-
sonal, with the understanding that
this deed should be held as security
and should not be recorded. Mr.. Mel
lette's property was worth about $75,-
GOO. Last fall Mr.. Taylor came to him
and stating that he was hard pressed
for money asked him to repay the
loan. Mr.. Mellette went to Boston
and raised the money, giving his Sc
curity to a personal friend, the same
sort of deed covering the same prop
erty. He was on his way west with
this money for the use Of Taylor, when
on Wednesday last he heard tina Tay-
lor had recorded the deed, mortgaged
the property for all it was worth and
fled. Thus Gov. Mellette was made
bankrupt by personal and trusted
friend. To-day he does not own cent
of property, but does have his debts
to meet. Ex-Gov. Mellette is now in
Chicago looking for Taylor, and will
employ every means to capture him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
Mineral Point Post GftiCa.

MAILS going East close AT e: 10 a. M aud
Nl $50 p M
Mails lravr for nodg"viic daily az $50
II. M; aud for WalaWirk on Tuesdays
Thursdays and SATURDAYS. Ut y, m,
Onrc open from Z u, NJ. uuzl y, M
Evening mail delivered at O'Clock.
POSTAL RULES,
PostmastcrS must not give credit for post
age.
Tho issue OF money orders ON credit "
prohibited, under the scvrrrst penalties
Chrrks. drafts or promiS, r notes are not 90
I've received under amy circumstances, for -,
Issue Of money orders
Payment fOrhoNrs must be quarterly NNss-
masters must rent the boxes and braves IL
their post offices for one quarter q mos onlJ
the money to he paid In advance. The de-
par,mcut win insist upon u strict romN'i-
ancc with THIS regulation, Ro>cs renaihinC
unpaid for 10 day from The expiration OF a
unrtrr will br declare va atNu,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07

Departed this life at lao O'Clock
Sunday morning at the age of 81 years
Mr.. James Foley, he was one of the
earliest pioneers Of the town of Mos
COW, having come here from Ireland
early in life, residing here for mum
Der of years, where by his kind heart
and charitable acts he won for himself
the endearment of all with whom he
came in contact. BY his quiet, peace
full manner he was held in high esteem
by his neighbors, who will be panied
to learn of his death. Mr.. Foley was
afflicted with sore eyes and had an
operation performed with but little
success as he lost his eye sight soon
after and from that time up to the
date Of his death he was an example Of
Christian patience. Selling his prop
crty in the town Of Moscow he went to
Join his sons in Iowa, where he stayed
only ~ short time, returning to Mineral
Point. He lived here loyal citizen for
some years and then moved to Cass-
vile, Wis, where his son John is
editor of The Cassville Index, from
there he went to Dubuque to reside
with daughters, where he lived until
death called him home. From there
the funeral was held, which was at
tended by large concourse of mourn
ing friends, some coming Il great dis
lance. All speaking with the same SEN
timent "Poor Jimmie Foley, he died
rs he lived quiet and peaceful to the
end" The remains were inferred in
Cassville cemetery. Although the
funeral took place at an early hour the
remains were met at the depot by II
large crowd of sympathizing friends,
who came to pay the last sad respects
to all that remained of an honest, true,
kindheartcd ncighbor. Among those
that attended the funeral from abroad
were Mr.. Joseph Martin, Of Belmont;
Mrs. Early and family, of Chicago;
Mr.. James Lenahan and family and
Miss Katie Qninn, of Kendall; Mr..
Michael Gaylord and family, OF Hol-
landale; also u number of friends from
platteville
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07

The Roman legiOnary is "a parsonage
Of remarkable interest. He is indeed the
first soldier whom we seem to recognize
as such-a disciplined man Of the high
est training, with pride in himself, con-
fidcnce in his leaders and considerable
esprit de corps; in fact, a warrior whom
the modern soldier can take to his heart.
There were lcgiGuS and lcglons, Of
course, as in modern armies there are
regiments and regiments. Some indeed,
like the famous Tenth enjoyed even a
nickname, "Thc Larks" (Alauda). The
men, if we are to believe NcRctius, Suf-
fering from the same weaknesses, could
be raised by the same means to the Same
excellence as the veterans of the PENN
snla war. As to the lighter moods Of
the Roman lcgiOnary, arc they not i'm
mortaliZGd in tho name Of ii Roman
emperor?
Tacitus tell us how Gcrmanicus, al
ways popular general, having had
son born to him in tho camp, dressed
the lad like little soldier, complete
even to his boots (caliga) in tho hope
Of pleasing his men. The men Of course
made pet Of him and called him Cali
gula, or Little Boots, and it is by his
camp nickname Of Little Boots that
Claudius, son Of Gcrmanicus, lives III
history to this day. 1t is "a curious e&-
ample Of tho persistence in the nature Of
fighting mon Cochranc's rough Chill
can sailors dressed up his 5year old son
as tiny midshipman and made pot
of him in tho same way Macmillan s
Magazine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
She Controls a Newspaper.

Under tie able management of Mrs
Mario Louise Myrick the Americus
Tive Recorder continues doing mag
nifaent work 1t is fact not generally
known 10 the public that last January
Captain Myrick turned over to his wife
the editorial management of The Times
Recorder, dovoung his time to the bust
ness Of the paper. Since that time she
has managed tie editorial department.
superlnteudcd the local, and, in fact.
had absolute editorial control Tho
Times Recuder is unquestionably one
Of the brl shtest and best of Georgia =
dajlics au IS always found on the side
of the people Atlanta Constitution
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07

An ipt2restlng instance of color MINI
icry in 81 ,ders has been observed III tho
south Of France. The spiders Of that re-
gicn WHOM in search of prey hide i'll tho
corvoh uHls flowers 1t has been noticed
tn.., = white variety of spiders frequent
e. Ito white flowers a grceniSh colored
vmicY made the green flowers his home,
and r;nIl one lived principally i'll the
pink flowers. The colors of the three
varieties were at first supposed to be
permanent, but it has recently been dis.
90, cd that the color of any one of
thc>o e'6dcrs changes within few days
il tna llsect be placed i'll the convolvulus
Of dih.rcnt culorcd flower from that
NA.y.i nu has been using rs his home.
Four spidcrs-pink, white, green and
yal,aw in coor--were all put i'll box
tc,ctner, and within three days all were
white
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
A POLAE rlIGHT.
Graphic Description OF This Time of Gloom
and Desoiation.

Mr. Constantin NcsSiloff, reporting
searches in Nova Zemhla, furnishes an
interesting description of his sensations
and experiences during the long arctic
night, which began Nov. 3 and ended
Jan. 20.
September was pretty comfortable, he
says Then suddenly snow covered the
mountains Tho Samoycdes, his only
companions. put on their winter cloth
ing, the fishing boats set sail for Arch
angel, the ground froze, the sun lost its
warmth and heavy SHOWS fell, Winter
had come in earnest.
On the day when the sun showed it
self for the last time all hands went
out Of doors to bid it farewell. 1t re-
manned in sight for half an hour only
For few days longer there was a
morning twilight Then this faded and
gave place to black night The stars
shone the whole ~ hours. The huts Of
the colony were buried under the snow,
of which thick whirlwinds filled tho
air. The wind shook the huts to their
lOun(ldlIOllS. SUllltllIltS lut ud|S W.
gehcr the inmates Of the different huts
could hold 10 communication with each
other, though the huts were side by side.
If any one went out, he was seized by
the wind and had to be dragged back by
means Of ropes.
In this darkness and deaolation tho
aurora borcalis did much to entertain
and cheer them. 1t lasted sometimes for
five days in succession, with splendors
of color that Mr. Nossilotf tries in vain
to describe. To enjoy the spectacle he
used to remain for hours i'll u hole i'll
the snow, sheltered from the wind.
II have never seen anything more
terrible than tempest during the polar
night, " says Mr.. NoSsilotf. "Man feels
himself overwhelmed in immensely"
When there came lull in the storm,
the men ventured out to breathe the
air and purge their lungs of the eNhala
tions Of the smoking lamps fed with
seal oil.
Twilight appeared again i'll the mid
do Of January, and on the goth tho sun
rose above the horizon, while the MEM
bers of the littlo colony stood III line
facing it and fired salute. No one had
died or been seriously i'll, but all had
the look of corpses and were feeble as
convalcslpnts after u long sickness
Health returned with the appearance of
the sun. -Youth's Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
A Isirl'N Revenge.

A lady who was ono day watching
pair of rcdstarts rs they worked in
tree was startled by II violent commo-
ton that arose III the shrubbory hard
by. Catbirls screamed, wrenS scOlded
and the robins shouted "Quick!" with
all their might. A chipmunk was drag
ging Il baby catbird by the leg from its
nest and all the birds round about had
come to help make IL row about it, in
Guiding Baltimore riole. Tho scream
ing and the swish Of wings as the birds
daltrl about mado the squirrel abandon
its prey and then the cOmmOtlOn sub
sided as quickly rs it had risen. All the
birds but the oriole went about their
business elsewhere. The oriolc had not
said Il word so far, and beyond the coun-
tcnancimg the huhhub by his presence
had had NO part i'll it.
The squirrel, having dropped the
baby catbrd, cooked itself upon limb
and began to chatter ~ defiant way,
wh.lo the oriolc sat not far away look
ingut IT, hut doing nothing else, But i'll
n few moments the squirrel left its seat
and ran out on the limb ii had been sit
ting on until it had to Us" care to keep
its hold, and then the orioles opportu
ni,v f,y terrible assault had come.
Flashing across the space he struck the
Chipmlnk III one eye with his sharp
pointed hoak, and then turning instant
" struck Tho other eye ina like manner,
QaiverinE with pain, tho squirrel let go
tie limb and dropped 10 the ground,
wActo it rolled and struggled about ap.
pwcntly il the throcs Of death. The
oriolc ncw away to his favorite elm,
whore hosang in his most brilliant fash
ion. Tho lady put the squirrel out of
its mi cry and then saw that the oriolo
had destroyed both eyes Chicago Rec
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07

NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINISTR
TON

NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMlNISTRA-
TION.
CTATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
y SSH Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term of the Iowa county court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of nodgeyille, in said county, on the
10Th day of Nov. A. u. 1898, being the third
in the forenoon of said day, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application of Emma Ruegscgger, for
the appointment of an administrator of tho
estate of Frederick Ruegscgger late of the
town of Linden, in said county deceased.
And it is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested
by publishing a copy Of this order for three
weeks successfully, prior to said day of hear
ing in The Iowa County Democrat, weekly
newspaper published in said county.
BY order Of the court:
CHARLES w. MClLHoN, County Judge.
Dated Dodgevillc, Wis. Oct. "a, 1898.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
For Sale.

Three houses, on barn and four
lois, in the city Of Mineral Point. CEN
trally ioca'rd ard in good cund ton.
Property must he sold as am gong
west They will be sold cheap and on
EASY terms For particulars inquire Of
Mrs. Mary Goelz.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
Albert S, White, Attorney,
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
HESITATE ESTATE,

NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
HESITATE ESTATE
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Cour
- In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at 9. special
term of t lie iowa County Court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city OF nOdgeville, in said county, on
the 18th day Of Novmber, a. ID. 1893, being
the second Tuesday of said month, at ono
o'clock in the afternoon of said day, the
following matters will be heard and con-
sidered.
The application of Martha Nicholas ex
ecutrX Of the last will aud testament of
Edward Nicholas late Of said county de-
ceased for the examination and allowance
of her administration account and that the
last will and Cs.ament of SAID deceased be
construed and the assignment OF the residue
of said estate to snch persons as are ny saiu
will and by law emitted to he same.
And it is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given 10 all persons inter
ested by publishing L copy of this notice for
three weeks successiNely, prior 10 said day
of hearing, in The Iowa County Democrat, II
weekly newspaper published i'll said county
BY order of the court:
CHARLES W. MClLHON, County Judge.
Dated Dodgevillc, Wis, Oct. 10, 1893.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
Ernest {. Ftedlcr. Attorney.

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
= la Probate.
Nottc" : hereby Given that NJ a f 'tii ar
and for said county AT the Court House, in
the city Of DQdgcytllc in said county. on the
third day of December y. u. 1888. being, the
In the forenoon of said day. the following
matters vii! be heard and considered:
The application of Elizabeth Burgess,
Of said county deceased, for the examination
and allowance Of her administration ac
count, and the assignment of the residue OF
said estate to such persons Is are by law en-
titled to the same.
And ii is further ordered. that public
notice thereof be given 10 all persons in
tCrcstcd by publishing copy OF this notice
for three weeks successfully prior 10 said
day of hearing in The Iowa County Demo,
crat, Il weekly newspaper published III Nald
county. BY order OF the court:
CHARLES ". MClLHON, County Judge.
Dated, Dodseville, Wis, November >, 1879.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
PRIMITIVE METHODIST.

Rov. T. Kent, pastor Morning scrvlc
ut 1880 Sunday School session Mt 900
Evening service nj 200, Young Mems meet
Ing ut 900 Il. m Prayer meeting In the
Chapel, Monday evening at i:3o. y T. $,
&. T., Thursday evening NJ 40
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
Roses IN 3. Tomb Five Thousand Years Old.

Roses An a Tomb Five Thousand Years Old.
Flinders Pctrie, the archTologiSt,
while cXcavating among somo ancient
Egyptian tombs, found awroath of roses
which had been bound into garland
and buried with the dead thousands OF
years ago. M. Crepin, the botnnist and
microscopic, made careful oxamlna-
ton Of this queer find and prepared II
paper on it, which he read before the
Royal society Of Belgium. From this
paper it appears that i'll places where
tho flowers woro matted together they
still retained their color rs well MS II
very faint odor The species to which
they belong is now extinct, but rose
resembling them i'll several particulars
is still grown in Egypt and Abyssinia.
ST. Louis Republic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
Ernest C. Fielder. Attorney.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADM1NISTRA-
TlON,

STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County c curt
- In Probate.
Notice IS hereby given that at a special
term of the Iowa county court. to be held in
and for said county. at the court house, in
The city OF nodgcville, in said county, on the
10Th day of November, A, ~ 1898, being, the
in the forenoon of said day, the following
matters will he heard and considered:
The application. of Francisco Roger, for
the appointment Of an administrators OF the
Linden, in said county, deceased,
And ii is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter-
cstcd by publishing a copy of this order for
three weeks successfully prior to said day of
hearing in the Iowa County Democrat,
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the court:
CHARLES w. MCILHON, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, Oct. %, 1899.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
jerks & Jones, Attorneys for Petitioner


NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ ssh Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of Thomas
Convey, ST, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
ThomnS Convey, ST., deceased, having been
issued TO Thomas Convey, ir.
Notice is hereby given that the creditors OF
said Thomas Convey, sr., deceased, are al
lowed and limited by order of this court until
and including the frs, Tuesday OF April,
1896, being the 9TH day OF said month. to
present their claims and demands against
said Thomas Convey, ST., deceased TO the
county court for examination, adjustment
and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands Of all persons against the said
Thomas Convey, 81, deceased, will be
examined aud adjusted by this court II the
office OF the county Judge AT the court house
In the city of DodgGville, in said county, on the
first Tuesday of May, 1896, and on the first
Tuesday of June, 1896.
Dated this LIST day of October, 1898.
BY the court
CHARLES w. MClLHoN, County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-11-07
Heart Disease Cured
By DR.. Miles Heart Cure.

Painting, Weak or Hungry Spells, Irrcgu-
lar or Intermittent Pulse, Fluttering or Pal
ptation, Choking Sensation, Shortncss of
Breath, Swelling OF Feet and Ankles are
symptoms Of diseased or Weak Heart.