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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

New York, Nov, Is John T.. Red~
mond, member of parliament for WA
tertord City, Ireland. bent ON an Amer
lean lacturmg tour. arrived ON the
White Star liner reutontc. lie was
met at quarantine by Edward O'Flah
erty, president of the Irish iudepeud
ent parliamentary party, and John j..
Daily, secretary Of the Waterford
Mems association of this city. Mr,
Redmond. IN an Interview said; My
present visit to America is entirely
nonpoljtical in the sense thar | do not
intend to take any advantage of my
visit to promote the interests OF any
political party in ireland, When
asked i'm regard to the arrest Of the
alleged ryuamiter5 ana the subsequent
appearance of Jones, the American s
an informer, Mr., Redmond said: "Or
Jones performance know nothing,
and do not believe in the existence OF
any new dynamite conspiracy against
England When the true faces como
to light the English people will not he
deferred from pertcrming n duty of
justice Ivy releasing the few remaining
prisoners. VINO have already suffered
greatly.
Mr.. Redmond Will deliver his first
lecture tomorrow night 1t the Broad
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

James Whitley, president; Thomas i.
Watson, vice president: John G. Gnl-
ick, secretary Charles Il. Goodhue.
treasurer, and Barlow s. Weeks. cap
tain
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Prince Joseph Caraman -Chimay.
a Belgian nobleman. is suing his wife,
who was formerly Miss Clara Ward OF
Detroit, Mich for divorce. A Eungar-
ian gypsy yiolinist Is mentioned IN
the suit The couple were married In
1890. when Miss Ward was II years OF
age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

ST. Paul, Nov. 29.-Human beings
have been frozen TO death, cattle have
been stampeded. buried and smothered
in snow drifts. wires are down and the
November storm holds the northwest
locked in its chilly grasp. How macy
human beings have been killed can not
be told until the snow drifts clear away
a month hence. Men are missing
everywhere in the heart of the storm.
Some are Known to be dead and many
are missing with the chances very
much against them being alive. Those
are dead and missing: Thomas Anser-
son. is years, lost il the snow near
Moorhead, Mimi; f. W. Burrows. mail
agent lost in storm at Devils Lake. y
D.; Frank Nack of Chicago, frozen To
death near Fargo; two other unknown
men found frozen to- deaJh near Fargo.
Three missing men are lost III the
snow ndAr Fargo. From the cattle
country i'll western North Dakota
comes reports of intense suffering of
live stock on the range but no infor-
nation can be secured as the wires
are down. Watson Hamm, cattle
man says the losses will be extremely
heavy. South Dakota is suffering too
At Pierre over eight inches of snow
fell in the storm Thursday and Friday
and the wind maintained an average
OF twenty eight miles an hour. The
wires We're down most of the time.
and trains and street ears are tied up.
The first train to move went
out about noon yesterday with
snow pillow. Cattle on
the prairie were scattered badly. and
heavy losses are reported. 1t was the
worst storm for years. Some transit
railroads centering in st. Paul re
sumed their through service yester-
day They will soon be able to send
through traffic along in good shape
provided no serious damage has been
sustained by their track.
The wires are still in bad shape and
it is impossible to get definite reports
regarding the conditions in certain
places but the railway companies
have set l2rse bodies Of men to work
and have made rapid progress. 1t is
safe to say that today everything wifi
be moving pretty we'll though no. ON
schedule time.
Omaha, Nov 20, -Throughout Ne
braska the thermometer has been close
to zero FOR Sc hours. In the. western
part of the state high wind prevails
In some sections the stock is reported
suffering for food and water. Re
ports from some of the northern coun-
ties say the storm was the most severe
known in years and range cattle must
surely have persisted unless furnished
IL,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
NEWSY PERSONALS.

1t Is announced In LONDON that Will
liam, son OF Admiral Sir Arthur Far
quhar, is engaged to be married to
Miss Marion Peck. daughter Of the
late II. s. peck OF Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Mary Grace Reed, formerly OF Chi
cago, teacher Of vocal music, has
been married In East Liverpool, Ohio.
to Prof. William J. Waters. blind
musician. The wedding took place
after a public recital in st. Stephens
church. and was unannounced.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
NEWS OF THE STORM
FULLER IMPROVISATION But ADDS
20 THE MISERY.
PERSONS FROZEN 70 DEATH

Worst Storm in Years Feared Losses
will be Heavy to Cattle Owners
Wires are Down and Trains Every
where Delay ed-Thermometer at
Zero in Omaha.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

At Newark, n. j.. Miss Elizabeth
Cecilia Smith. daughter Of United
States Senator James Smith. Jr., was
married TO Peter Hauck, Jr, son Of the
millionaire brewer OF Harrison, n. j
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

George c. Teal Of Eau Claire is a
candidate for circuit judge 10 succeed
Bailey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Mrs George Brumder and Mrs.
Streissguth, wife of Rev Mr.. Stress
guth. have returned to their Milwaukee
ONES from Europe
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Ex Gov Francis II. Pierpont OF
Paramount. W. Va, aged SO, is an
uncle Of Dr.. W. A Gordon, superin.
tendent Of the northern hospital for the
insane.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
ARRIVAL OF REDMOND
IRISH LEADER REACHES Our
SHORES,
ON A LECTuRlNG TOUR

His Theme to BE Fifteen Years in the
British Parliament Remarkable
and Brilliant Career of the Eloquent
Irish Orator Parnells Enthusiasts
tic Supporter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
A SWELL Club HOUSE
NEW WORKERS LAY ruE CORNER
STONE FOR IT,
TO FRONT ON CENTRAL PARK

bold and handsome Structnrt> s.
riAl and Atnle,ic ORGANIZATIONS
Whose Annual Receipts Run far up
into the HuudredS 81 thousands
Nhc MNrtgaGr Side.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Miss Laura Simpson, assistant in the
postoffice at Sturgeon Bay, has re-
signed. Miss Laura Fetzer has been
appointed to succeed her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

5. S. Fifeld, A l.. Osborne and
Rev. ]. d. Nelsenlus are all after the
Ashland postoffice
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
States for Bryan

MCKINNEY s majority ,..,,....,... ~
Nekhlcy', popular majority in
total of about 100000 votes will en-
clNach colSely upon milton, white
the republican majority over all In the
lower house of congress will lie about
~ when the new congress couvcnos
and probably much more Ms soon as
all the contests have been settled. Tho
0rnu populo silver forces viii in com
hinAtion have n small majority in the
senate, hut the gold element VIVA
nevertheless be IN the ascendant there,
thus wondering Impossible the passage
eve IN that body Of any bills or reso~
buttons taNortng free silver.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Miss Myrta French OF Eau Claire,
leading soprano Of the International
Opera company, is reported TO have
met with marked success thus far this
season
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

h. Woodland, editor Of the Pardee-
vile Times, has leased The Times TO
F. A. Mathewson OF Pardeeville. and
will leave for the Pacific slope this
week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

Mr., ana Mrs. Thomas Gillespie of
Sturgeon Bay will spend the winter in
San Diego.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-03
MIDWINTBR CARNIVAL.
The HoboiKen QMartetfe Club Gives a
Novel Entertainments

The second Carnival Sftzung'' of the
season held by the Hoboken Quartette
Club, occurred last night 1t was in the
handsome dance hau of the clubs pretty
home on Washington street, and the hall
was decorated so as to resemble a mid
winter scene. The ceiling was covered
with mouse color yelling from which
suspended a number of bags filled with
small pieces of paper. Around the sides
of the hall was a profusion of evergreens
with back ground of white muslin
While the carnival was at its height
some one pulled a string which opened
the bags containing the small pieces of
paper, and behold, there was a perfect
Ptlzzard, q z. The scene scene vas most realistic:
actually shivered from cold
During the evening the members of the
club sang songs, drank their fayorite
ciseS were all in German.
Besides the choruses by the entire
by several of the members. Toasts were
also given to the ladies, who appreciated
the honor.
The new man, the ragpicker. the burg
lar and the clergy were impersonated by
the following gentlemen, respectively
Messrs. Otto Schubert. Carl Magnus, R.
Freund and A. Schleuger.
Following the entertainment supper
was served after which there was dancing
Among the many present were:-Mr. and
Mrs. F.. A. Osten. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
and Mrs. E. r. Krammer, Mr. and Mrs.
A. Burhorn, Mrs. Kuenlpe, Mrs George
Schwenk, Barney Cordts, Mr. and Mrs
Charles lBootz, Mr. and Mrs Henry Hess,
Mr.. and Mrs. George K. Schlesier, H
Beusmann, Mrs and Miss Koch, Mr.
and Miss Eicke, Freeholder Andrew
Keating, Mrs. Stammberger, Mrs. Schu-
bert. Mr.. and Mrs. Bergman, Mr. ana
Mrs: Adolph Lankering, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Lankering, Mr.. and Mrs. Gremple,
Mr.. Jaeggli, Miss Jurisch, Mr.. and Mrs
Hagen Mr.. L. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs
Schwartz, j. Friedrich Mr. and Mrs
Gus Schroeder A. Freund. A. Phillips,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Helms, Mr. Kommer.
George NaegeH, Chris. Guth and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs L. Hraba, Mrs
2. w. Render, Coroner and Mrs A. J.
Voik, Councilman and Mrs. A Sturken
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-03
CABS FILL THROUGH
National Dock Company
Makes a Big Hole in the
P. r. R. Yard.
POINT OF ROCKS War RESUMED.
Powerful Locomotives Dragged
the Cars From the
Embankment.
Pennsylvania People Did Not In
terfere Lively Times
Ahead.
POINT OF ROCKS War RESUMED.

The National Docks Railroad Company
after waiting patiently during the past
week for the removal of the cars above
the spot under which the tunnel was to
be made took the law into its own
hands this afternoon.
Immediately after dinner the workmen
attacked the embankment at this point.
Soon the dirt was removed from the
southerly track. This they. undermined
so completely in a few minutes that it
began to sink beneath the fiat cars. load
ed with stone. which stood upon it, The
ties were knocked from beneath the
track.
AS soon as the supports were thor
oughly demolished and the overhanging
cars threatened the workmen they with
drew. Engines No. and No. of the
National Docks Company were brought
up to within fifty feet of the embankment
on the easterly track of that road Then
to the car on the right, No. 1882, heavy
hemp hawser was attached. The other
end was made fast to the pilot of Engine
Ne. l. No. was coupled to No. / at
the rear. Then they backed The hawser
tightened slowly and snapped, off short
Again and again this happened.
Finally, to car No. 94.5S4 on the left,
a heavy chain was fastened. To this
was attached a wire cable. This passed
+t-o,.o1, /, ,o,,11.,v q +l,-so o1,a;,, a,,d .,~o-
fastened to the track of the National
Docks road. But slight effect was made
upon the car before this, too, snapped
Finally. after this had been several
times. repeated another long and heavy
chain was Joined to the first one. Then
engines went back with increasing
speed until with ripping and tearing of
the tracks the first Of the fiat cars lay
at the foot of the embankment.
Like a swarm of flies the wcrkmen
clambered on the car and up on the bank
Some dislodged the heavy stones which
lay frozen on the deck of the car. Others
began again to shovel away the loose dirt
of the hill
Now that the danger was removed, it
was evidently Engineer Slaters intent to
attack the next track The work of
undermining it began at once.
It was not completed at time of going
to press. When it is the same tactics
win be gone throug with.
Upon these cars, during the time of
the operation, a large number of the
Pennsylvania Railroad employees watch
ed the proceedings. Others stood near at
hand watching, but did not interfere.
The attitude of the Company seemed
to be to offer no resistance further than
the blocking of the road The damage
to P. R. R. stock when this undermining
is completed will be immense
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-03
THROWN PROM HER CARRIAGE.
Runaway Results In Breaking Hiss
Baufch,s Left Lew

While Miss Elizabeth Baulch. ~ No. 49
Fulton avenue. was driving along that
thoroughfare yesterday afternoon at 2;20
O'clock. the horse suddenly bolted Miss
Baulch was thrown out cf the carriage as
the horse turned into Ocean avenue Her
left leg was broken. Sergeant Tormey and
Raaaessmsn Engels carried her to her home
near at hand, and DR.. Hollister attended
her.
Meantime the horse continued his career
southwark on Ocean avenue. Twice col
iisions with trolley cars were averted by
the wariness of the. motormen. The horse
fairly few along the road. The empty
carriage swung from side, to side and raE
on one wheel, two or three and rarely
four WHEELS at a time At Danforth averue
the animal turned eastward for no appar-
ent reason, and finally wound up stand
ing near the Central Railroad station at
the foot Of that avenue. There he was
found and led back very quietly and with
out opposition to his stable.
Miss Baulch will be. detained at her
home for some time with her unfortunate
injury, She is a sister-in-Iaw Of Benja-
min L.. Stowe. a Director. of the Board Of
Education. and principal stockholder in
the Eureka Fire Hose Company.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-03
LADIES OWNED THE COURT
Vice Chancellor Pitney Has Divorce
Effeld Nav In Chnncarr

4
Vice. Chancellor Pitney's Court in Chan
Gerry Chambers this morning was crowded
with ladies interested in three suits for
divorce. Some Of them We're venerable
grey haired people, while others were of
the giddy order whose time was mainly
occupied in giggling at the testimony and
chewing gum.
One young woman in lemon costume
and wearing an enormous hat. had charge
of two pretty children, and from time to
time she would whisk them out into the
ante-roofn to fix their bangs and give them
drink and then sail in again when the
Vice Chancellor was struggling with the
AngIo-German evidence of a leading wit
ness, in a breezy fashion which en-
forced the admiration of the lawyers at
her courage.
trouble as well as fun, was Herman
Traeppe, who told very sensational
STORY Of pretty tgg Mrs. osanb Radnn Ma5s
dress unknown. Her husband, Anthony.
who lives on Palisade avenue, has filed a
biz aganst her on mt r9una5 ana h
bevy Of sladyfrens.' who tossed their
heads and turned Up Their, their pretty noses e
pe poste s side 'i of the su court T roo = - -
s'You see.'' began Mr.. Taeppe, smein
freund. Miller und schreimer und meinself
we go to Neue Yorfck last September to
see re Bowery and ze sights maybe all
ready
sOh. you went down the Bowery, eh2s
said the Vice-C Chancellor, with smile.
s.'but what has that got to do with Mrs.
Miiler?''
Herman explained that while walking
down the Bowery on the night of Septem-
Der l6 1885. they. saw Mrs. Miller with a
strange man. and they followed them to
the Cooper Union Hotel when the pdir
registered as man and wife.
s8ss1Vhat did you do?v asked the Vice
Chancellor.
i oh / wait with Miller, who wants a
nice conversation with his wife,
They waited and In about an hour Mrs
Miller and her companion came into the
street ufld they have devil OF a
The result was the bill for divorce and
'a.l1e trial which occupied III the day.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-03
M0NSqROSIlY NEEDS.
Host Of Things Not Included in
Broome's Specifications
Street Widening.

The City Hall Commissioners met this
morning and received from Architect
Broome ar eport as to what work will
nave to be done to put the monstrosity
in presentable condition There is CON
siderable of it, and Mr.. Broome made
no effort to explain Why it was not pro-
vided for in his $4,000 specifications
The following report shows few things
required
"A new door to vault in Street and
Water Commissioners department; win
dow guards to stair windows facing Hen
derson street. also iron ceiling for main
tower.
recommend a stained glass dome
light to assembly chamber, which would
add much to the beauty of the building
at moderate cost.
recommend that the main tower on
Grove street be plastered and finished up
to the first tier of iron beams, also the
same finish for the Henderson street
towers.
Il suggest the making of a dome finish
over main stair hall, with stained glass
light of similar design to the light of
the Assembly Hall.
Il would advise obscure figured glass
to all doors and fanlights Of doors lead
ing to, halls or corridors, thereby giving
more light and the advantage of letter.
ing on glass the titles of the different
departments.
THE open outside light court should
pc painted some ligt buff, and all walls
On the interior should be tinted with
quired."
This refers to the first, second and
Proper specifications should be pre-
pared for all gas fixtures, SO that bills
can be ADVERTISED for
~ would also advise the widening of
montgomery street 10. feet, BY setting
back the curbstone and paving the street
the extra width.
Mercer street should be widened five
feet on one side and paved Proper
walks and approaches should be provided
for on the exterior with concrete
The suggestion about widening Mont
gonery and Mercer streets is regarded as
an excellent one by the Commissioners.
Montgomery street is only 80 feet wide
a:. and is IN IN horrible condition most of the
time. There is scarcely any room out
side of the car tracks for vehicles. The
additional ten feet, it is believed viii
add to the beauty of the street between
Henderson and Grove streets, and to the
appearance of the monstrosity and pro-
vide much needed room for carriages
Mercer street between Henderson and
Grove, IS much narrower than it is from
Grove street west.
The recommenf fations are to be con-
sidered by the Commission and reported
on at the next meeting. The architect
believes the building can now be made
ready for occupany by May l.
Eugene Sullivan filed an application for
appointment as elevator tender.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-03
AN UNUSUAL PROCEEDING.
Mr.. Allan MeDermott Makes
Motion BEFORE the Chancellor

As it is very unusual and not the prac-
tice for the Clerk of the Court of Chan
cery to appear in open court before the
Chancellor, the lawyers in Chancery
Chambers looked surprised when they saw
Mr.. Allan L. McDermott step up to the
Chanceilor and ask for permission to
make a motion this morning
81 will hear you," said the Chancellor
with a smile, and Mr.. McDermott asked
to continue the case Of Harrgan against
A. p. Smith, a suit to restrain the sale
of three-sixteenth shares in patent to
shut off water
colonel Price is the counsel, but he is
sick.'i
That's odd replied Mr.. r. M. Nc
Carter. who wanted to go ahead and get
rid of the injunction. why, I came to
Jersey City from Newark this morning
and sat behind Colonel Price"
MOT at ALL" said Mr. McDermott, :,
'she came to my Office and took sick;
there and he asked me to get the case
continued.
the Chancellor, because it is not
proper thing for the Clerk of the Court,
of Chancery, who controls the records OF
this court, to practice in it; but Che
added with a slight bow to Mr. Me-
DermotD there would be no fear of any
thing improper in this proceeding with
Mr.. McDermott in the case
The case was accordingly put over.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-02-03
EGartnett's Therrnomoter Report.
E.-rsss=ss-ssss5,s
DEED.

LEACH--In this city. on Friday, January
81. 1896, Calvin Leach. aged seventy
six years.
Relatives and friends are invited to atz
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
dence. 255 Eighth street. on Monday. Feb.
g. at 1880 p M.
NJ Reddy, aged nineteen years.
Relatives, and friends of the family are
requested to attend her funeral on Tues
day. Feb. 4, at $50 A. NJ. from the resi-
Heights: thence to St Joseph's R. c..
Church. where solemn high mass of re-
QUEEN will be offered for the happy repose
of her soul.
HINRICHS.- Sunday, February 2,
1896, Harold Wilson, infant son OF
George f. and Marietta E. Hinrichs,
aged 6 months and 1S days.
Funeral from the residence of parents,
No. 157 Mercer street, on Tuesday, Feb.
A. at three P. NJ.
LARSON..-On Saturday, February /,
1896, Anna Larson, aged 60 years.
Funeral on Tuesday, February s. at two
p M. from the residence of her daught-
er, Mrs. James Halligan, No. 451 Pa
Interment in New York Bay Cemetery.
WANZENRIED-On Sunday, Feb. 2, 1896,
Anna. beloved wife of John Wanzen-
ried
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, 308 Third street,
on Wednesday. Feb 5. at two P. M.
WsSTON-IIn this city. on Sunday. Feb.
A.. and Elizabeth Weston, aged six
years. nine months and two days.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services on
Tuesday, Feb. 4. at eight 2. NJ. from the
residence of his parents, 81 Gardner ave
InterTnent at convenience of family.
SHEEDY.-In this city on February 2,
1885, Catharine, beloved wife of Tim
othy Sheedy, aged Al years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectively invited to attend the fun
eral from her late residence, No. 70
Atlantic street, Heights, on Tuesday Feb
ruary 4, at A. M; thence to st. Pat
Ocean avenues, where a high mass of
requiem viii be offered up for the repose
of her SOUL
STERLING.,-On Saturday, February 1.
Robert R. and Annie 4. Sterling,
aged one year, one month and three days.
Relatives and friends of the family are
eral on Tuesday, February 4, at P. NJ.
from residence of parents. No. 17S Third
avenue.
DAvIDSON-At Albany, N. Y, Feb. l.
1896 Mrs. Margaret 1. Davidson widow
Notice of funeral hereafter.
sDEAsEY- sunday. Feb. 2, 1895. James
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, 494 Henderson
street, on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at nine x. NJ;
thence to st. Lucy's r. c. Church. where
a solemn high mass Of requiem will be
offered for the happy repose of his soul.
DELANEY. .-On Saturday. February /,
1895. John. beloved husband of Mary
Delaney.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the fune-
raj from his late residence, No. S23ls Pa
vonia avenue, on Tuesday, February 4,
at A. M; thence to st. Mary's r. c..
Church, where a solemn high mass of
requiem will be offered for the happy re-
pose of his soul. *.
DRW N Suddenly, on Monday. Febru-
airy 5, 1896, Caroline. youngest daugf-
ter Of James s. and Martha J. Err
WiIi. 4;
Funeral priyate>