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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

Centerville, were secretly married at
Denver Oct %. The marriage was "
pretty romance on the part OF the
young people concerned, but disap-
pointment to the father OF the bride.
Gov. Drake was kept out the secret
until he went to Denver ten days ago,
to visit with his daughter, expecting
to bring her and his niece, Miss Mary
Carpenter, home with him after the
summer and fall sojourn at the Colo
RADIO resorts. At the hotel he was first
met by Miss Carpenter, who proceeded
as gently as possible TO break the
news of his daughters marriage He
would not believe it until he had been
shown the certificate OF marriage. The
between the two is said to
have existed since childhood. The
youth of the couple and the fact that
young Sturdevant has as yet no occu-
patton were the arguments which The
governor Is said to have used against
the marriage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
4 NICE FORCE THAT.


Minneapolis. Dec, ia police
sensation is on the taps. At the
uWc Of the Grand Army encampment
Ia st, Paul and the Pythian encamp-
mrm in Minneapolis fifteen profess
>loual thieves left Chicago for this
city, They had among their number,
hCwtve one man in the employ OF the
civic federation Of that city, who at
one time had been a professional, but
Who had reformed and was earning a
living in an honest way He was
supposed. however to be in the
gang for better or for worse, and
no one suspected he was spy.
Upon arriving in Minneapolis head
quarters were established on Fourth
street and here, 1t is alleged the fif-
teen thieves met representatives OF
the police of Minneapolis and st. Paul
They discussed the situation and were
free to admit that the week promised
to be good one.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
MAGICIAN HERMANN DIES.
Stricken With Heart Disease While in
His Private Car.

New York, Dec. 18.-Herrmann,
the world wide known magician whose
father was sleight-of-hand- pc. form
or, died Of heart disease yesterday in
his car at Great Valley, near Sala-
manca, N. Y. He made his debut as
a magician when but years of age
at performance given by his brothet
in st. Petersburg. The little fellow
performed such astounding feats of
legerdemain that the brother regu-
larly engaged him, and young Herr
mann travelled us magician all over
Europe until he was IA years old. In
Portugal the king decorated him, and
the king of Spain made him a knight
OF the order of Machella. Hermann
later Travelled alone over Europe ami
America. He amassed great fortune
but lived high and spent great deal
of money. He made New York his
home, but owned handsome sum-
mer home on Long Island. lie
spoke seven languages fluently and
travelled around the world three
times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

Mckinley is in Chicago.
A slight earthquake shook Great
Britain
EX-Congressman r. G.. lorr is
mortally i'll.
Descher of Turgau has been elected
president of the Swiss republic.
In Bombay there have been 1,5ll
CT SEES of the plague and 1,094 deaths.
The official returns of West Virginia
were; Mckinley 05,368; Bryan o.
$50; Palmer CTS; lowering 1,216,
At Wausau, Wis, John Patzer, in i'll
health, committed suicide. lie had
been city clerk and register of deeds.
Bryan's plurality in South Dakota is
1873. Both republican congressman
were defeated by slightly larger plu
mlties.
The Casino skating rink and summer
thoater, a beautiful pleasure resort in
Schenley park, Pittsbur2 was burned
the loss being half million dollars.
Six European steamers are over
due, one already being out seven days
over time. The late severe storm is
thought to be the cause.
Prince Solms- IohG solms-l .ych who
was elected president Of the Prussian
upper house declined the honor as he
is suffering from heart disease
Mrs, Charlotte Augusta Dryton,
eldest daughter of Mrs William Astor,
who some time ago obtained a divorce
from her husband, j. Coleman Dray-
ton, was married in London to George
Haig, whisky merchant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

ance companies, fees paid by noJarles
pup!lc LOT their insignia OF authority,
4rom the sale of books and reports Of
the different officials. This fund can
only be drawn upon by Legislative ap-
pioprlatlon either temporary or per-
n1uent and by the statutes which au-
tAorlze the payment OF certain regular
expenses.
in 1896 the receipts Of the general
lund We're $685., 1895 greater than
those OF 1885. The total amount re-
eelved in 1896 was $2,124,567.57 as
against $l,7Se,S $685. for 1895. The
TOTAL revenue OF the general fund TOR
the TWO years preceding Sept. 80 being
S4,S90,6 $3.50. In 1896 the disburse-
ments IRON the general fund We're ST.
Ill, STOOL and Tor 1896 the disburse-
ments were $2,729, 5o6.73, leaving a
saving tor 1896 of SSlS, % The
local disbursements Tor the two years
we've $4,S40,S77 "a, leaving net gain Of
$4y,Sl5. 81.
y deficit OF $1,000 existed in the state
scAOol fund on Jan. /, 1894. mere
Wds also according 70 the last biennial
report ISSUED by Secretary OF State
Cunningham a balance in the general
lund TO the credit OF the state OF $751;
3lo.il. The present report, however,
claims that that showing was made by
the issuance OF vouchers and the post
ponements OF all payments possible to
be made and when the republicans
came in they discovered a deficit of
$50 in the general fund besides the
$1,000 deficit in the school fund. OF
this seemingly large balance 100000
had gone to charitable and penal in
stltutlons OF the stale, $4,000 had been
paid out to the justices OF the supreme
court and $732,57O had been paid out
on vouchers issued in lieu OF taxes
and the rest paid out on other miscel-
laneOuS debts. The present admin
istration according TO the report mad
on Sept. 80 last not more than 5000 in
outstanding accounts. During the year
OF 1895, $4,000 was borrowed by the
state from the various trust funds and
$4,000 borrowed from the same
iulluc III lCVO' All eAiIo, hO"NNSI, AAGbS
been paid back and the remaining bal
ance of $49, S15.56 remains clear eX-
cept for the $500 liabilities mentioned.
The receipts from railroad UaXes have
been considerably less than in previous
years. These railway taxes are levied
in the form OF d per centage OF the
gross receipts OF the road and as the
railroads have earned less curing the
depression they have paid several
thousand dollars less taxes to the
state. The balance Ill the different
trust funds which was $79,5ll.1J in
1894 has increased to $305, U2o.lo at the
date OF the report in 1896. For the
ptst two years the receipts for Tie
several trust funds were $3,S37.49 and
the disbursements $685., 295.3l.
The largest item o. income 10 the
general tunQ during the past TWO years
was tne license ices from me railroads
Wncu announced 20 $Z,34o, o36.l IA and
lue total actual receipts VI The general
funds were $3,9l3,3l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
THEY'RE NOT SUCKERS.
Ave These Wisconsin Fishermen Who
Know What They Want.

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 10. The
Wisconsin Flshermen's association
has decided upon the following feat
uros to recommend for incorporation
into the fish law by the legislature:
No law regulating the size Of mesh for
fyke nets, pound nets to have 3-lnch
mesh for ten feet deep on three sides
OF tho pot from Sept. / to Nov Is,
closed season for Tough fish through
on. the state during April; closed sea-
son for trout and whitoiish from Nov.
IL to Dec. 10; warden for outlying
waters who has had ten years expert
onCc as II fisherman. A committee
WAS appointed to draft bill contain
ing these provisions. l.. q. Schlll,ng
on Green Bay was elected president,
l.. q. Schiller, secretary and e.,
Groose. Jr., treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

col w j, Boyle of milwaukee, he's
received from Rcau CAmphall n very
handsome watch which WAS presented
to Mr. Campbell while he Was III MeN
leo, The watch was once the property
Of emperor Maximilian and before his
execution at Querotaro. II was present.
ed to his chief aide-de-camp. who gave
1t to Mr.. Campbell. The watch is of
heavy gold. made in Geneva aud was
tho prize watch at the exposition OF
Italy in 1893 On the cas-, are stamped
portraits Of Macmillan and his wife
Carlota and OF Napoleon Ill Attached
to the gold lace chain is a topaz charm
OF immense size.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

New York, Dec. 10. Wall stree[
traders Friday were treated to an UNI
pleasant and almost entirely uheXpec,-
Cd reminder OF the Venezuelan episode
a year ago. The market when was
weak during the forenoon became de-
moralized on the receipt OF dispatches
from Washington reporting the decl-
sion OF the senate committee on Tor
elgn relations TO report faVoraDly TO
the senate the Cameron resolution
recognizing the independence OF Cuba
by the United States. Holders OF BE-
curltics, In their uncertainty as to the
legal scope or meaning OF this acllon,
threw them over right and left. The
liquidation embraced all classes OF Sc
curitles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
ISLAM IN AMERICA.
A Mohammedan Mosque to Be Bull
in New York.

New York, Dec. 1S.-The doctrines
of the Koran will soon be proclaimed
from a mosque in the heart Of New
York. The main purpose Of the build
ers of the propc sed mosque is to pre-
vent the prosecuting of Arabian stu
dents in New York by the Christians.
Many of the young men sent to this
country to study, they say, lose sight
of the faith of Islam and become lin
tidels' before they return to their ma
tive land, Hasan Ben Ali, who lives
in New York city, is an Arab. and
has been the chief promoter Of the en-
terprise. He has become American
lied from long residence here, but is
still devout follower Of Mahomet.
tie was the representative of the late
sultan of Morocco. Muley Hassan. at
the worlds fair IN Chicago, and claims
distant relationship to that ruler
He also attended school with the pres
ent sultan, Abdul Aziz, in Morocco. II
may not be generally known, but
there are 600 Mohammedans in New
York. They are fond of their relig
ion. Hasan BEN Ali says; 81 was ed
ucatcd as a priest and have had the
idea Of building a mosque ever since
have been in America. Soon | shall
see the fulfllment of my desires, rhe
funds 70 be used IN constructing the
MOSQUE are beng raised by the orient
societies, which have members
throEghout the east They have thou-
sands Of members and their object is
to promulgate the Mohammedan re-
ltgion and keep alive the faith Of
Islam
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
SCHEY FAMILY HONORED.
New PostofIice ut York Center to Re
ceiye It's Name.

Dcansville, Dec. IS. The new post
office which Is expected to open the
first OF The year at York Center wall
receive The name Schey, after one OF It's
citizens by that name. Guy Hatch
died Dec. IL, aged 20. He leaves IA
father and several brothers and SIS
tors Lorenzo Hatch OF Battle Lake,
Mimi, was called here by the death
OF his brother II Norton has been
taken to Chicago to receive treat
mcnt for appendicitis j Ariens and
wife are rejoicing over the advent OF
IL son, born Dec.lG. Mrs. e. LANCER
Is seriously ILL., Little h@pc OF recov-
cry Is entertained. w. II. Slater
is slowly failing lie was taken sick
about one year ago, and for the past
six months has been confined to his
bed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
UP TO MISCHIEF.
Paper Makers Go on With Their Com
bine

Appleton. Wis, Dec. 10. j. A.
Kimberly and George Waiting are in
Chicago supposedly in the capacity Of
representatives of the Wisconsin pap
per manufactures for the purpose of
meeting representatives OF the eastern
manufacturers for Il conference regard
ing the proposed paper combine.
MeSsrs. Kimberly aud Waiting were
appointed to represent the Wisconsin
manufacturers at the meeting of paper
men held here Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
THEY MAY LYNCH HER
Terrible Decd of an Angry Woman
Down in Missouri

Chillicothe, O., Dec Is. At Bethel,
this county, yesterday afternoon two
married women named Moon and Shell
got into a quarrel over "a trivial matter
which resulted IN the Shell woman
throwing a bucket of strong I've water
into the face Of Mrs. Moon and her in
FAINT daughter Both had their eyes
burned out and were horribly distig-
ured. The baby died in a short time
and the mother is in terrible agony.
death being momentarily expected :.
Mrs. Shell made her escape, but is be-
ing pursued by several hundred men.
II she is captured lynching may fol-
low.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
RAnGER PERSON llrIl2S

Miss Elizabeth Mathews. the Milwau-
kcc girl who VAS recently offered two
college proressorships III south Africa,
hes boon Obliged to- dorlue both ON
account of trail health Miss Mathews.
who Is a daughter Of ReN. s. s.
Mathews of the Hanover Street Con
gational church, will graduate from
Wellesley college next June
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
HAND MANGLED ny SHOT.

Mcnominee. Mich, Dec is Joseph
Bushey, + years old, had a middle
finger torn off by load of shot pass
ing through the hand He and hunt
ing companion were walking when the
hammers Of the guns caught and
hand over the mu22lC II was SO bad
ly hurt that the hand may have to be
amputatcd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
WOOL-GRoWERS GO HOME

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The national.
Wool Growers association yesterday
transacted routine business and ad-.
journed TO meet here January 4. pre-
paratory to appearing before the house
committee on ways and means in be-
half of revising the wool and woolem
schedules
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
CLEVELAND AFTER DUCKS.

Georgetown, Dec. 1.-THE pres
ident and party spent yesterday morn
ing hunting ducks. their reward beng.
100 birds, of which the president
brought down 81. President Cleve-
land also joined in deer drive, but
none of the hunters got a shot, owing
tC the high water on the island.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
GAMBLING STOPPED.

West Superior, Wis. Dec 9.-The
seven gambling houses in Superior
which have been running in defiance
of the law were closed by the chief of
police Some davs ago minor en-
tered one OF them and lost cons der
able money and upon complaint Of
MS father the places were closed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
SECRETARY CASSON'S REPORT.
Something About the Finances of the
State.


Madison. Dec. 10,
The biennial report Of Secretary of
state Casson, which covers the two
years ending Sept 80 1896. has been
made public. The report covers
the financial affairs OF the
sta,e. giving complete ac-
count OF all receipts and dishurse,
ments \ most interesting fact is
brought ont by the report showing
that the revenues Of the state have ex-
ceeded the expenditures $40 .Sl5.56. The
general fund of the treasury embraces
all moneys serviceable for the ordinary
expenses Of the state government,
This fund is derived from the tax on
civil actions at law. the licenses of
log driving and booming companies,
telegraph and telephone companies.
railroad companies, peddlers, insur-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
ANARCHISTS SENTENCED.

Barcelona, Dec. 1.-THE court mar
tial of the anarchists arrested for
completely in the recent disturbances
has been concluded and sentences i'm
posed. The sentences are kept secret.
but it is believed, however, that %
anarchists have been sentenced to
death and SO others to penal servitude.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
SCOFlIILD'S UkASE.
Applicants for ONCE Need no l.onge
Apply.

Marnettc, Wis, Doc. ~ Gov elect
Sconeld says he is through with the
work OF making official appointments
message, but no Office seekers need APP
ply from now ON, lie will return to
Oconto for Christmas. The entire
Scoilcld family pass this holiday to-
gcther rho major rs greatly pleased
ut tho welcome die received in Madi-
son
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
lDE Is IMPROVING.

Milwaukee, Dec. 1.-THE last re-
port from Chicago regarding the con-
uluon o1 Rev. george ii. lue IS 10 the
effect mat he Is doing very nicely ana
is resting comfortably. 1t will be
necessary for HIM TO remain in the
hospital for some time, in order TO
give the surgeons ample Opportunity
to watch the healing process.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
LOSS At THE POINT.
Large Dry Goods Store Virtually
Ruined.

Stevens Point. VS., Dec. 10. Tae
contents of the Golden Rule depart
ment store, Max Wirth & Co.. propri-
etors were rendered practically
worthless by fire The loss is $4,000:
insurance $4,000. divided between the
Continental. German American. Lon
don aud lancashire and Grand Rapids
insurance companies. The building
was but slightly damaged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.

Milwaukee, noc. l9.-LOuise Hustis
and Charles llustls were married at
Watortown Dec. last, and now the
wife has started proceedings for di
vorce on the ground OF alleged descr-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
SHERMAN SATISFIED,
Not to Go Into the Cabinet, but to
Stand for Reelection.

Cleveland, Dec. IA local paper
says that Senator Sherman will not be
a member of McKinley's cabinet. lie
will, however, be a candidate for re-
election to the senate. These state
ments come from a reliable source.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

Mrs. c. S. burlington and John Will
liams were married at Clumhns Mon
day and left on their wedding tour dur
ing which they will probably visit the
Pacific coast.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

New York. Dec. 1S.-Articles for
fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons
were signed by the first named yester-
day. Dan Stuart expressed the belieT
that INitzsimmons will sign. The ar
ticlos call for a finish fight for purse
of $4,000 the winner to take all. AS
a guarantee that both will be at the
ring SIDE on the date set each must
post $500. Stuart agrees to post
$4,000 that he will pull off the fight,
the sum to be equally divided between
the men If he fails to do so on the
date named. lie will also put up
10000 thirty days before the date set
and If the fight does not come off
through his failure, he forfeits $4,000
to FitzSmmons and another $1,000 to
Corbctt. George Siler of Chicago is
named as referee and the fight is set
for March II, 1897 The place will be
named February II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
DRUNKEN CONGRESSMAN

Washington D. c., Dec. 19.-Miles
crowley, congressman from Galveston,
Tex. was arrested in front Of the Ma
tional theater, for abusing an old
woman. Crowley was drunk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
CONTEST FOR A BABY
WEALTHY JEW WOULD REGAIN
CUSTODY OF HIS CHILD.
Observation-Disclosures CASE

An Interesting Piece of Litigation Re
viewed in tue Supreme Court
Father Loses IN His First Attemp.
to Secure Possession of the Little
One-Story of the Case.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

l.. A. Cass. until recently publisher
Of The kenosha Teleailph- Courier,
has purchased an interest in The Tole-
do Commercial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

San Francisco, Dec. u.s. Fitzsim-
mons says that he has not yet signed
added: "As soon as they get here | will
sign them. | am ready to meet Cor
bctt for any amount, | have 100000
to put up on the side
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 10, Miss Mary
Lord Drake, daughter Of the governor
of Iowa, and George Sturdevant OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
BIG FALL IN STOCKS
CAMERON'S CUBAN RESOLUTION
CAUSES TROUBLE.
MARKET BECOMES PANiCKY

Holders OF Securities Are Scared
When They Hear That Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations VIII
Report in Favor OF Recognition or
Independence Of Cuba.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-24
BRAKES DAUGHTER

Creates a Sensation by Forming Sc
cret Marriage
The evening times., 1896-12-17
THE EVENING TIMES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER Il. 1895.
FROM AE|eHTHs Ii DEPTHS l!!ss
Sad Fate Of a Mississippi Girl
Once a Belle.
NOW IN THE PRISON DOCK

Her Face Well known in the Dock.
Rum Her Ruin, She Admits. But
ScOrnfully Denies Having Induced
Her Roy TO Drink -Remorse Over
Her Downfall era yes Her.
The evening times., 1896-12-17
DISTRICT IsUP PREME COURT.
Changes Made at Meeting OF
Judges Held Yesterday.

At a meeting ,of the judges of the Dis
trict supreme court, held yesterday, the
following change was determined upon:
Judge c. C. Coles who for nearly two years
past has been associated in the criminal
branch of the judiciary, will be transferred
to circuit court No. 1, at present presided
over by Judge A. c. Bradley. The latter
will he placed upon the criminal bench va
Gated by Judge Cole.
There will he no change among the clerks
of the two courts. Mr.. Frank Smith,
clerk of the criminal court, will be undis-
turbed In the position he has so satisfac-
torily held for many years, and Mr Behr-
man, who sits in circuit court No. /, will
continue his connection with the circuit
court business The changes named will
take effect the first Tuesday in January,
the opening of the January term.
There will be no transfer of the other
judges, who will continue as follows: Chief
Justice Bingham, criminal court No. 2;
Judge McComas, circuit court No. 2; Judge
Cox, equity court No. 1; Judge Hagner,
equity court. No. 2, and the probate court.
The evening times., 1896-12-17
SOLDIERS HONE INQUIRY.
Gen. Breckinridge Testifies Concern
ing the One at Leavenworth.

Gen. ]. G. Breckinridge, inspector gem
eral of the army, this morning appeared
before the special committee Investigating
the management of the Leavenworth Sol
diers' Home. He had supervision of the
accounts of the various homes and inspected
theirpersonnel. He had inspectedthc Leav-
enworth home annually since 1889.
In reply to n question by Mr.. Blue of
Kansas, he said the most Objectionable
feature of the cells and guardhouses at
Leavenworth was that they were under
ground. The cells were also smaller at
this home than at others.
The ''Keeley cure" was Il marked feature
at the Leavcnworth branch, SO marked in
fact, as to appear to him questionable,
and he had started to look into the matter.
Being told by the superintendent of the
home that the cure was private matter,
he took the superintendent's statements re-
garding it and dropped his inquiry.
He noticed a lack OF harmony at Leaven-
worth, and had referred to it in his annual
report. The home authorities had criti-
cised him for SO doing, and Col. Smith had
asked him by what authority he had ma de
the reference. He noticed.a little less reg
ularity IN the system of Indebtedness at
this home than at others
The evening times., 1896-12-17
They Struck 1t Rich.

Deanwood, s. D., Dec. 17.-At a depth OF
40 feet, in the Davy shaft of Fitzpatrick
Brothers Collins, at Ragged Top, drift
was started on the fissure. When about
ten feet was completed a large bed OF ore
was encountered that is fabulously rich.
The average ore in the shaft will run 81 so
a ton. The camp is the richest ever dis
covered in the Black Hills.