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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

John Morley was once asked con-
corning the influence that had moulded
his life Pointing to portraits of John
Stuart Mill and Mr.. Gladstone, he re-
Piled These two men have made
me-"
Captain Archibald Lucius Douglas,
who has just been promoted to the rank
of RearAdmiral in the British navy, is
a native of the City of Quebec. The
family went there from Brechin, For
farshire.
Baron De Meneval, who took down
vast quantities of Napoleon's dictation,
preserved the following sample Of his
wit You Frenchmen are not in
earnest about anything, except, per-
haps, equality; and even this you would
gladly give up if you were sure of your
self being the first"
The oldest house in Woodbridge,
Conn, has been burned to the ground.
The house was built in 1907 by Rev.
Mr.. Woodbridge, and it was the inten-
ton to celebrate the two hundredth an
niversary next year. 1t was occupied
and owned by John Currie and family
and Mrs. Calhoun and daughter.
A handsome granite monument to
Hugh Brown, the late Highland attend
ant Of the Queen. has beer erected over
his grave in Crathie Cturchyard The
inscription at the base of the monu-
ment is as follows: III loving memory
of Hugh Brown, Highland attendant to
the Queen for seven years. Eighth
brother of John Brown, the Queens
personal attendant. Died at East
Lodge, Balmoral, March 20, 1896, aged
81 years"
The late Mrs. Thomas o. Selfridge,
Sr., enjoyed in her later years the
unique honor of being both the wife
and the mother of a United States Rear
Admiral. Her husband, furthermore,
is he oldest Rear Admiral in the navy,
being 81 years old, Not only is Mrs
Selfridge's son Thomas Rear Admiral
but another son, James R., is d Lieu
tenant Commander She might Nave
been styled one Of the mothers of the
navy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22
TEETH PULLED BY LIGHTNING.

\ fierce lightning storm broke over
Denver, Col, last week. A bolt struck
the house Ia 1853 Broadway, in which
Annie Peterson, domestic servant,
was at work. The lightning struck her
and knocked her insensible The doc
tors who We're called found that the
electric fluid had entered her mouth
and knocked out several of her teeth.
She was not otherwise injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22

ambassador at Washington was most
satisfactory. 1t is believed that at
least in general the principal of arbi-
tration and settlement of the Ven
ezuelan question will be decided with
the United States before the end of
this month. Sir Julien sails for the
United States Wednesday with final in
structions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22
FERNS IN THE HOUSE.
They DO Not Require Sunshine and
but Little Attention.

A bit of living green in room from
which mono can be seen through the
window often proves u positive JOY.
A feruery is the easiest thing in the
word to manage. 1t does not require
either sunshine or &C Instant attention,
but with little care now and then
gets on beautifully almost by itself.
The fern ease must be long and deep
enough not to crowd the plants, and
built of sufficiently heavy glass to keep
the heat of the room from PENETRATING
IT, The ohlong style has been found
to be the most convenient shape. as 1t
will stand solidly uron table in any
out-of-thc-way cotner, and not topple
over at every jar The framework may
he of wood or iron. irur preferably, as
the wood absorbs considerable Of tho
moisture that should 60 to the plants.
\ good depth of rich soil should be
put III and the ferns set as thtrkly as
one wishes. OF course, the earth must
be kept moist Always, but there need be
little or no sunshine
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22
LIFE IN SPAIN.
Milton Junction Man Now at Gibral
tar.

We have just returned from a weeks
trip in Spain. says S. C. Carr Of Milton
junction, Wis, writing from Gibraltar.
They use the same kind Of plows that
were used two thousand years ago.
They cut their grain with sickle;
tramp 1t out on the ground; winnow ii
in the wind, sack it, and the donkeys
carry 1t on their backs to the station,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22

Tho Chinese government has given
consent for the building Of a branch OF
the Siberian railway across northern
Manchuria. but refused consent to the
proposed branch through southern
Manchuria.
There was no run on the Cape Ann
savings bank at Gloucester, Mass, af-
ter the suicide Of Treasurer Geo. Marsh.
the 500, 900 defaulter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22

Some Would Never be Missed This
country has 100000 miles of common
roads. This would oncircle the globe
SO times or go to the moon more than
five times. But if most of them would
go there just once and not come back
earth would be just about as happy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-10-22


their departure to be present at the
trial of the SO called pencil will con-
test, which Is set for November ., and
they will likely return
Chicago day, the anniversary Of the
great fire. was observed in that city
with political parades and number of
i political meetings. The principal
| speakers were Se,retury Morton and
! Chaunccy Nj. pcpew, who argued for
the gold standard. and Senator Henry
NJ. Teller, who spoke for free silver.
A crowd of young men on Irish
hill" Indianapolis. Ind, were inGulgng
in horse play with William Brooks. Il
negro boy IL years old, rs the victim
Brooks finally became cXasperuted and
shot one of his tormentors, Frank
Matthews (white) through the eye, kill.
ing him instantly. Brooks was ar,
rested.
The first irrigation fair in the histor,
Of the world opened Mt North Platte
Fields Of alfalfa, corn and all kinds o
farm products are growing under il
rigation bitches. In park can b,
seen grazing twenty head of buffalo
another Nj nh" r,rof oinoinonooi,
elk, deer and other animals Or
lake, with pleasure beats. This lake i
fed by one of the largest bitches in til,
world, its length being forty miles
breadth 100 feet.
Saturdays conference between Sails
hury Cnlnplal Snprstpry Cho n, h.>,.lo 1,
and Sir Julian Pauncefote, British
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
Obituary.

Alanson Hand Stevens was born in
the town of Gilboa. Schorarie county,
N. Y, July 5, 1909, and died in Bristol,
Kenosha county, Wis, August IS,
1896, being 81 years, month and Is
days old. On Oct. II, 1880, he mar
ried Mary Anna Tibbits. By trade he
was tanner and carried on business
in that line in the east for a number of
years. In 1914 he came to Wisconsin
ana located in Pleasant Prairie town
ship, this county. In 1861 he sold his
farm and located in Bristol, where he
lived until the time Of his death.
The death of his first wife occurred
Dec. 4, 1864. Feb. 81, 1866, he mar
ried Miss Celinda G. Richtmyer, who
died April s, 1886. Since the death of
his second wife. he had made his home
with his son, DR.. Stevens.
Mr.. Stevens experienced religion
when young man and became a
member of the M. E. church, and for
fifty eight years has been an earnest,
faithful christian man. Of the nine
children born to him five are left to
mourn the loss of a beloved father:
Mrs. Sarah Gibbs, of Stockton, Cal;
E. O. Stevens, of Freeport, Iowa; Mrs.
Martha A. Buck, of Whitewater, Wis;
Mrs. Helen Epson, and DR.. F. E. Ste
vens, of Bristol, Wis. He also leaves
eighteen grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren. Mr.. Stevens was one
of eleven children, four brothers Of
whom survive him living in the state
of New York. He died in good old
age, an old man and full of years, and
was gathered to his people. "
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
MARRIED HERE THURSDAY.
A Chicago Young Couple Figure in a
Romantic Elope,aent.

j. Aubrey Prosser, OF Ravenswood,
couldn't get license to wed without
telling an eyasive story about his age,
SO he came to Wisconsin TO marry a
Chicago belle, Miss Charlotte Victoria
Adams, popularity known as " Lottie"
Adams. The wedding took place
here Thursday, and the couple are
now absent on a weeks bridal tour.
Nineteen summers are all that the
bride or groom have seen, but they de-
cided that hereafter they must watch
the seasons come and go together.
Both young people have many friends
| in their respective neighborhoods.
This is especially true of pretty Miss
Lottie, who has lived at the same house
on the south side since she wore short
dresses:
j. Aubrey is popular in RavensWood,
where he lived with his mother in
Paulina street. He is employed as
collector by the Home Lumber COM
Ipany. For the past few months his
mother has been in Europe, a, he has
taken very frequent trips from Ravens
wood to far distant Groveland avenue
The youthfulcess of both parties, to-
gether with their discretion led their
friends to suspect nothing like matri
monial intentions, and when the fact of
the marriage was made public yester
day the brides home was the object of
many inqusitive invasions by neigh
bors.
Mrs. Mary Adams, mother of Mrs. j.
Aubrey Prosser, admitted last night
that there might be romance in the
match, but denied the elopement feat
ure.
told them not to go to Milwaukee
just so that people could not say that it
was a runaway match, she said.
knew all about it some time ago and
was not opposed to the union, except
on account of their youth. As he was
not of age he could not get license in
Chicago so they went to Kenosha.
Some of my other children and their
friends went with them. His mother
was opposed to the marriage for the
same reason that | was, but that was
the only objection.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
THEY WANT 1T STOPPED.
A Bill TO be Presented to the Legislature
Against Running Meets.

The EveniNg Wisconsin, of Monday
evening says:
A movement in the direction of Sc
curing legislation which will put an
end to running race meets in Wiscon-
sin has been started and by the time
the Legislature meets bill will have
been drafted. Some of those who
fought the State Park Jockey club are
interested, but others will also lend
their ssistance. The establishment
Of new track near the state line and
the prospective invasion Of Wisconsin
by a lot of professional crooks and
gamblers has tended to crystalline the
sentiment opposed to racing.
The race track and grounds of the
Ideal Park Racing association at Ideal
park, new station on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway, just in
side the Wisconsin border, will be COM
pleted in ample time for the opening
of the races, August 30. Mcintosh
Brothers, railroad builders and con-
tractors of this city, have the contract
for building the trasks and putting in
the railroad sidings. Their portion of
the work will be completed tomorrow.
j. A. Mcintosh returned from Ideal
park this morning. For the past three
days he has PAT teams engaged in the
work and small army of men. The
racing association is building the
fences, stables and other buildings and
these, Mr.. Mcintosh says, will be COM
pleted in very short time. The
grounds fairly swarm with workmen,
and although the work has continued
for only week, the buildings are COM
ing up in an astounding manner. It
will require ], 100000 feet Of lumber to
build the fences and buildings. The
grand stand will accommodate 10000,
making it the largest in the state.
The betting she'd is nearly equal of the
grand stand, so that there will be
ample opportunity for those who wish
to lose their money.
The track is much the same as that
at State Fair park and will be fast
after it has been thoroughly dried and
packed. It's 66 feet wide, built high
and banked sharply for fast work. It.
required 100000 cubic yards Of earth
to make the track.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
They Are Coming!

Only few years ago the company Of
musicians which come to our city on
Monday evening of next week, was the
favorite body of singers for Kenosha
and vicinity. Everybody crowded to
hear the Schuberts." The " Imperi-
ais of Chicago, have, for a season,
dulled the fame of the old-time favor
ties, but on Monday night next, August
81, the Schuberts, after an absence OF
three years, will once more face a Ke-
nosha audience. That they will be
greeted with great house goes with
out saying. Up to date over 100 tickets
have been sold, with still a week OF
work ahead.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
IT'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY.
sieg & walpole Celebrated the Event by
Blowing Their whistle


There was great commotion at the
Sieg Il Walpole Manufacturing Com
pany's plant today. The whistle blew
until it was hoarse, with the energy of
Charles Sieg's small boy behind it. The
cause Of all the commotion was the fact
that today was the first anniversary of
the opening of the factory.
The past year, the first in the COM
pany's existence has been a very sue
cessful one. They have turned out an
enormous product and better still have
sold it all out. The factory now is run
ming very lightly and will continue to
do so about month, when new order
for is, 900 wheels will be begun upon.
This paper a few days ago stated that
men were here to contract with the
company for a line of wheels. The con-
tract was concluded and the new year
begins very auspiciously. A represen-
tative Of this paper extended its con-
gratulations this morning, and now the
paper does SO with a glad hand
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
A Good Company.
[Winona Herald, June 19. ]

/" Lady Audley's Secret as played
by Marie Wellesley's players last even
ing, was one of the best dressed, best
acted and most handsomely mounted
pieces of the season, and was well
worth FIVE times the amount of admis-
sion charged. Miss Marie Wellesley,
in the title role of Lady Audley, gave
one of the strongest bits of acting We
have seen recently, her mad scene be-
ing especially good.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
KENosHA COUNTY COURT.
Regular September Term. A. D. 1906
Calendar.
.ses will be called as follows:
TUESDAY, SEPT. [.

TUESDAY, SEPT. |.
l. In the matter of the last will and
testament of Peter O'Hare, deceased.
Probate of will, &c.
2. In the matter of the last will and
testament of Gertrude Cosgrave, de-
ceased. Probate of will, &c.
3. In the matter of the estate Of
Oliver P. Gibbs, deceased. Admins
tration.
4. In the matter of the estate of
Eliza P. Curtis, deceased. Admins
tration
5. In the matter of the estate of
Cora King, deceased. Administration.
6. In the matter Of the estate of
Martin Rowe, deceased. Determine
ton OF heirship and descent.
z. In the matter of the estate of
William Duff, deceased. Determine
ton of heirship and descent.
s. In the matter of the guardianship
of Ada Osborn, an incompetent person.
Petition for license to sell real estate.
8. In the matter of che estate of
Matthias Hotz, deceased. Final &C
count and assignment of estate.
10. In the matter of the estate of
William F. Johnson, deceased. Final
account and assignment of estate.
II. In the matter of the guardian
ship of Marien Eva Kuel. License to
sell or mortgage real estate.
FIRST CLAIM DAY.
II. Estate of John Harb, deceased.
Ii. Estate Of Eliza Fletcher, de-
ceased.
IA. Estate Of Bridget Boyle, de-
ceased.
10. Estate of Alonzo White, de-
ceased.
16. Estate of Henry Rahman, de
ceased.
SECOND CLAIM DAY.
II. Estate Of George Lott, deceased.
Is. Estate Of Samuel Fl. Greer, de-
ceased.
10. Estate Of Matthias Hahn, de-
ceased.
20. Estate of Sarah A. Parker, de-
ceased.
q. Estate Of Grace McKeovn, de-
ceased.
o.. Estate Of Rudolph Houk, de-
ceased.
%. Estate OF Patrick Bailey. de
ceased.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
A Remarkable Cure of Chronic
Diarrhea.

In 1862, when l served my counry as
a private in Company A, 167th Penn
sylvania Volunteers, | contracted
chronic diarrheoa. 1t has given me
great deal of trouble ever since. Ihave
tried a dozen different medicines and
several prominent doctors with@lt any
permanent relief. Not long ago a
friend sent me sample bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Di-
arrheoa Remedy, and after that I
bought and took SO cent bottle; and
now | can say thatI am entirely cured.
/ cannot be thankful enough to you
for this great Remedy, and recommend
it to all suffering veterans. If in doubt
write me. Yours gratefully, HENRY
STETNBERGER, Allentown, Pa. Sold
by Strakweather Il Co., Druggists.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
Announcement.

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the nomination of assembly
man for Kenosha county, subject to the
approval of the Kenosha county re-
publican convention.
dj25Wtd E. D. GOODMAN.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
Beggs Tropical Oil.

The only liniment on the market to-
day that has positive guarantee to do
all the label calls for. It's great
strength and wonderful curative powers
are particularly noticeable in deep
seated diseases, such as rheumatism,
neuralgia, etc. Hackley keeps it. tt
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
The Little Giants Are Here

and come to stay. Hackley, your pop
ular druggist, has just received a new
supply. They are the only guaranteed
pill on the market. Be sure You get
Beggs' Little Giants. Ask for sample.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS.

Where the Kenosha Teachers Will Be
Located This Coming Year.
At the meeting Of the board Of edu-
cation, held Tuesday evening, the fol-
lowing assignment Of teachers was
made by the committee:
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27
Dissolution of Partnership.

The firm of Saenger & Keulman
dealers in jewellery and corrections
have dissolved and William Kuelman
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted in firms name. He assumes
all liabilities and assets of said firm.
Wis WILLIAM KEULMAN.
Silver Lake, Wis, Aug. 26, 1896.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-27

Frank DRESSER, of Oshkosh, was
jabbed in the eye with an umbrella in
the hands of another young man. He
may lose his sight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
COMMENT ON THE MESSAGE
PALMA, CUBAN DELEGATE, GIVES
AN OPINION ON THE CUBAN
PART OF IT.
Kinks i HUM|L|ATNG 70 SPAIN
And Quotes Some Parts Favorable to
Cuba, But Takes Exceptions to the
Inference That the Cuban Gov
eminent is a Myth.

New York, Dec. Sat the Office of the
Cuban junta in this city Tomas Estrada
Palma, delegate of the republic to the
United States, gave out statement TO-
day in which he expressed his views of
the presidents message so far as it relat-
ed to the Cuban question. He says the
message, generally speaking, is in a great
measure very Oppressive to Spain as an
independent nation, as it declares that
Spain has no control over at least two
thirds of the island; it acknowledges the
grievances which have led to the present
revolt of the Cubans against the authori-
ties OF Spain and supports the Cubans in
their distrust of any promise whatsoever
that the Spanish government makes to
them, and has pledged the guaranty of
the United States as a security for any
agreement which Spain may enter upon
with Cuba.
President Cleveland, he continues. final
ly declares that the patience of the United
States in waiting for Spain to end the
contest has a limit; that the obligations
TO the sovereignty of Spain will be super
seded by higher obligations, and that a
care for home interests, joined with con-
siderations of humanity and desire to
see q rich and fertile country saved from
complete devastation, will constrain the
United States to take such action as will
subserve the interests thus involved and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
NEW FREIGHT LINE.
A Through Route From Chicago to the
Gulf Projected.

Kansas City, Dec. ga through
freight line from Chicago by way of
Kansas City to the Gulf, which project
has been long in consideration by GER
tain railway capitalists, has again been
revived, together with the equally inn
portant plan of bringing to Kansas City
the Ohio and Mississippi railway from
Quincy.
Thomas Bates of Massachusetts, man
ager of the reorganized company, who
owns the unfinished Winner bridge with
its valuable terminal property, has been
in the city for several days holding con-
ferences with President Stilwell of the
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf and
inspecting the property in question. To
complete the projected route it would be
necessary. it is said, to build but sixteen
miles of road between Dearborn, Mo-,
to Smithville, thus giving the Chicago
Great Northern direct route 10 Kan
sas City, and the finishing of the Win
ner bridge and its local terminals.
Mr.. Bates says his clients have plenty
of money and plenty of confidence but
care to say nothing of their plans at pres
cnt.
Mr.. Stillwell is equally as reticent.
Commenting upon the situation, the
Star this evening says:
Nevertheless, the cherished scheme is
coming to focus Men in Chicago who
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
ENGLISH PRESS COMMENT.

London, Dec. S-The Pail Mall Ca
zette. this afternoon, comenting upon
President Cleveland's message to con-
gress, says: There is nothing in the
message unsatisfactory to Great Britain
so far as Cuba is concerned. President
Cleveland is neither diplomatic nor polite
His language will please neither Spain
nor the insurgents.
The Globe sees in the message Mon
roeism thrusting itself forward in the
usual menacing fashion," and doubts if
Mckinley will be grateful to his prede-
cessor for bequeathing the task of bully
ing SPAIN
The st. James Gazette contrasts the
polite, cautious tone" of the message
with the ''minatory message of a year
ago on similar topic" and says The
conditions in Cuba undoubtedly give the
United States the right to call on Spain
to enforce her authority speedily or
acknowledge that her inability to sup
press anarchy has deprived her of her
right to be considered as governing the
island
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
TWO GUNBOATS LAUNCHED.
The Vicksburg and the Newport Slide
Into Water.

Baltimore, Dec. 5.-The new gunboats,
Vicksburg and the Newport, were
launched this afternoon before an i'm
mense crowd. The Vicksburg went into
the water at 1885 and the Newport fol-
lowed twenty minutes later. The launch
ings were successful in every respect.
At least 1000 persons witnessed the
launching including representatives from
the cities of Newport and Vicksburg.
Just before 1890 o'clock the workmen
began wedging up and at 1890 the
Vicksburg began to slide from the ways
She left her cradle at 1885 amid toot-
ing of whistles and general applause
AS the craft started down the ways Miss
Addie Trowbridge, daughter of the may
or or Vicksburg, broke bottle of Amer
lean champagne on the bow and chris
tened the vessel. Twenty minutes later
loud cheers again arose, denoting that
the Newport had started. Miss Lafarge,
daughter of John Lafarge Of Newport
and great granddaughter of Commo-
dore Perry, had the honor of breaking
the wine ON the Viewpoints bow. The
new vessels were gaily decorated with
flags and bunting. After the launching