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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
Stands at the Head.

Aug. j. Bogcl, the leading druggist
of Shreveport, La, says: DR.
Kings New Discovery is the only
thing that cures my cough, and 1t is
the best seller have" j. +. Camp
bell, merchant of Stafford, Ari2.,
writes: "Dr Kings New Discovery
is all that Is claimed for it; it never
fails, and is " sure cure for Consump-
tion, Coughs and Colds. | cannot
say enough for its merits. Or.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion Coughs and Colds is not i'm cN-
pertinent 1t has been tried for n
quarter of century, and today stands
ut the head. 1t never disappoints,
Free trial bottle ut w. 1t, pridcauN $
drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
TencherH Institute.

A two days institute for teachers in
Iowa county will be held at Linden,
Oct. ~ and 80, 1897, conducted by
Prof. T.. G. Pcrisho, Plattevllle, and
Prof. O. j. Schuster, Dodgevillc.
School officers are requested to permit
teachers TO attend on Friday and
teachers are urged to be present dur
ing both days. The following pro-
gram will be observed:
Reading The Cotter's Saturday
Night, and Arithmetic, AZ it should
he taught In the different grades and
forms. O. j. Schuster.
Physical Geography and Geology.
f.. G.. perisho.
Friday evening, short talks will be
given by the professors, which the
public is cordially invited to attend.
EMMA G. UNDERWOOD,
County Supt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2s, 1897.

On last Friday morning The Mil
waukee Sentinel issued a handsomely
printed supplement Of sixteen pages,
devoted exclusively TO matters per-
tanning to the Bench and Bar OF Wis
cousin, its growth since early terri
torial days, brilliant men connected
with It, organization OF judicial cen
tiers throughout the state, etc. The
full edition of tho paper was furnished
to all regular readers OF The Sentinel.
II reflects great credit upon the man
agemont of that paper, and is valu-
able contribution to the history OF the
Wisconsin Bench and Bar. The
supplement Is illustrated with fine
portraits OF many prominent attor-
neys OF the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
A COMPLETE PLANT.

Mineral Points Electric Light and
Power plant il nearing completion.
The work has been under the dircc.
ton of Mr.. j. y. Wallace, consulting
mechanical engineer, Of Champaign
ILL.,, whose Instructions from Mr..
Jones, the proprietor, were to put In Il
good, modern plant.
The work was planned by Mr.. Wal
lace, who IL u member Of the Ameri-
can society Of mechanical engineers
aud who has had over IL years cSpcr-
fence In the construction of electric
light and power plants.
The main building Is l0Xs2 feet;
coal house lOXlO feet, capacity 80
tons.
The main building contains the llo
horse power engine and two horizon
tai tubular boilers, each l25 horse
power. These boilers nro set in brick
work In the most substantial manner
and the boiler room is Iloorcd with
brick
The smoke stack IL 20 feet In height
and IT inches In diameter, or about
Lao inches around,
There IL an Office room l2Xl6 feet,
and also store and supply room laX
~ feet.
The entire building will he heated
by steam. The height of the rooms
from floor to ceiling Is II feet, aud the
wood work will bc finished in oil.
Just north OF the building we'll Is
being drilled for the purpose of oh
tanning u supply of water for the
boilers, etc,
The we'll for the city water works
will be near the building, rs the en-
CINE Is to be used for pumping the
water through the mains to the tank
In the city park
Everything about the new plant Is
first class. The mason and brick
work was done by Il. II, Goldsworthy
and the carpenter work by En1cnroth
* Crowley.
II. :. We'll is manager of the plant,
and John Brewer chief engineer,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
MrMurlNIlrh- l'rl'nNS.

The marriage of MIR. Patrick Me
Murrough, of the town of Mineral
Point. 10 Miss Theresa Ternes, Of
Union Mills, was celebrated ut st,
losrph's Catholic church in Dodge
willie ON Wednesday morning, octo-
ber 10Th, Rev. Fr. Amhaucu oiliciat-
ing. \ largo crowd of friends were
present to witness the ceremony, and
to extend congratulations to the newly
welded couple. The groom is an en-
tcrprising young farmer OF thc town
of Mineral Point, and Is II SON of Mrs,
Mary McNlurrough. The bride is an
cstimahlc young lady. She Is II sister
ot Mrs. L, Meur, OF this city. Mrs,
Theresa Wolf, of Burlington, Wis.
an aunt Of the bride, was present al
the ceremony. After the marriage
had been performed, all repaired t,
the homo Of the groom $ mother, whcr,
| they continued to make merry during
the day, Dodgcville sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
A Team Stolen.

Grant County News.
Thieves stole team of horses from
Chris Cordts, of Leslie, last night,
(Oct. lo). II seems the thieves en-
tered the stable, which was not locked
some time between y o'clock last eve
ming and early this morning, and stole
the eight and ten year old sorrcl team
from Mr.. Cordts who resides at Leslie
and uses the first capitol building of
Wisconsin for u barn.
Officers have been wired all over the
country. Deputy Sheriff Fawcctt was
sent for aud Is now ont after the
thieves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28

Johnson \ Nanliurcn's store nj
Montfort, was burglarised Monday
night of last week and about 500
worth OF clothing, dress goods, etc,
we're carried or,
The Barncvcld Banner says that a
large amount OF winter wheat has been
sown this fall in the towns OF Cross
Plains, Perry, Middleton and Spring
field. Dane County.
There are in Wisconsin today al
crcameries and l,51l cheese factories
These produced last year .4,6nI, ,3u
pounds of butter and -, $50, SD pounds
OF cheese.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
House and Furniture for Sale.

George Gorgcn wants to sell his
house and furniture complete. The
house is in good repair and has five
rooms completely furnished with
stoves, carpets, crockery, bedroom
and sitting-room suits, ready for use
and in good order. All to be sold
together, cheap and on favorable
terms. Inquire Of George Gorgcn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28

John =. Lewis died sunday night
at his home in Potosi lie settled
there nearly sixty years ago. His
three sons are among the largest deal
ers in merchandise al Butte City,
Montana.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28

II may not be generally known that
Mineral Point enjoys the honor OF
having begun the agitation which
afterwards resulted in the organiza-
ton OF the Wisconsin Historical
Society, but such IL nevertheless n
fact. Mr.. l. N. Bradley, In n recent
article in the Quarterly Book Review
upon the ." Historical Society of Wis
consin,' says:
Wisconsin had an historical
society while IL was still In the
territorial stage. Az result OF
agitation begun In the columns of
The Mineral Point Democrat, In
October, 1Sl5-threc years before
Wisconsin was admitted to the
Union u society was formed at
Madison the capital, In October
1916, by delegates In attendance
on the first constitutional conven-
tion. Most OF the principal men
OF the territory were present ut the
initial meeting OF the association,
the purpose OF which was to
collect from the pioneers then
alive such facts AZ they might
possess, M well M TO treasure UP
those concerning the future
The building now IN course of erec-
ton for the Historical Society will
cost nearly half million dollars.
The ground plat OF 26l feet square,
worth $4,000 was donated by the
university regents. The building will
be capable Of housing 500 900 volumes
and the large reading room will seat
about 300 persons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
Brewer Il I'cnhallegon

At their new Palace Cash Grocery
Store are selling immense quantities
Of Groceries, trock,r5 aud Fine 'hina.
Their aim is to always lead, and they
say to their friends: Don't depend
altogether upon our weekly announce.
ments IN the local papers Int call 1T
our store and hr convinced that half
has not been told Snn,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28

The state Superintendent has Gp-
pointed the following visiting COM
mittee to the plattevillc Normal;
Superintendent Arthur Burrh, chair
man, Milwaukee,; Superintendent t.
c. Salt, Osceola; Superintendent En-
ma G. Underwood, Avoca.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28

residences in this city were entered by
burglars.
The home of George Harris, ST.,
was visited, and $l4S5 belonging to
his son, Eddie, was stolen. Eddie's
best suit of clothes was also carried
off but was afterwards found on n
sidewalk some distance from the
house.
The home of Samuel Harris, son of
George Harris was also visited. Mr..
Harris was not at home, but his wife
and another lady were awakened by
the burglars. After searching under
pillows, ransacking trunks, bureaus,
etc. they took their departure.
The Gray home was visited and the
gold watch of the late John Gray and
about $50 in money was carried Off.
The burglars made a call at the
Hooking residence. Mrs. Hooking
woke Mr.. Hooking, but the intruders
made their escape without booty save
II pair of Mr.. HIS pantaloons.
John Knight home received call, ,
but the burglars did not venture up
stairs, and contcnted themselves by
carrying Off SIS or 80 worth of gold
nuggets from specimen cabinet.
Mrs. Jane Stephens home was en-
tered, but nothing was taken.
Capt. $. r.. Shepard received II
call, and saw a man with lantern,
who, finding Mr.. Shepard awake,
made good his escape.
Attempts were made to enter the
homes of S. G. Ross, George Jcuck,
Judge McIlhou, j. j. pcnhallegon,
and others.
The burglars are supposed to be the
same persons who have been operat
ing of late in various towns of the
state.
In Darlington ON last Sunday morn
ing John Robinson, of that city, was
awakened bn some one pulling his
pantaloons from under his pillow.
He had been making collections on
Saturday, and had over 800 in his
pantaloons pockets, which he was UNI
willing to lose to II thief. He jumped
from his bed and saw man disap-
pearing through window.
The Journal says: Without stop
ping to dress, he hurried out of doors
after the thief and had almost come
up with him when the desperate pulled
u 3S-calibcr revolver and fired four
shots, one of them hitting Mr.. Robin
son in the left arm above the elbow
and ranging up towards the shoulder,
SCATTERING the bone and inilicting u
very dangerous wound. The noise of
the shooting and Mrs. Robinson
crit. for help attracted the attention
of ncighhors who soon arrived, and
Mr. Robinson was picked up and car
lcd into the house Drs. Peck and
were summoned anu dressed
the wounds. They did not probe for
the bullet. Mr., Robinson lies in II
critical condition, and if he lives will
lose the use Of his arm. His good
habits through life are in his favor.
He mover used tobacco nor intoNi-
cants. lie has been u prominent
business man for years, and model
citizen.
Three persons were arrested by the
police at Dubuque "Wednesday and
are supposed to be the persons who
the robbcrics ut Montfort,
this city, and Darlington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28

G. w. Holcomb, who was brought to
Doageyille last week from Portage ON
II charge OF obtaining goods under
false pretenses was on last Thursday
morning arraigncd before Justice j. L.
Boyle. The case was continued till
next week. In default of $1,000 bonds
Holcomb was recommitted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
Consultations Examination Free
DODGEVILLE.
The Chronicle.

The Chronicle.
Mr.. w. G.. Baxter, of Montfort,
having conditionally accepted the
challenge by Mr.. Peacock for a BIZ
cycle race for $50 a side. arrange
ments are being made for the race to
take place on the Dodgeville track in
perhaps couple of weeks.
Harland Lane, who has served for
the past year as assistant postmaster
here, went to Spring Green this week
to accept position with Hon. Owen
King
Dodgeville Chapter O. L. 5. had
very enjoyable time last Tuesday eve
ming, it being the occasion of the
visit of the Worthy Grand Matron,
Sister Nellie +. Towner. There were
also present, Past Grand Matron
Sister Annie Phillips, Sister Mrs.
Hugh Phillips. Sister and Brother
MIR. and Mrs Z. j. Perkins, and Sis
| ter and Brother Mr.. and Mrs. j. b.
Wallis. all of Mineral Point Chapter.
Addresses were made by the Worthy
Grand Matron and the Past Grand
Matron, after which q banquet was
served and a social time enjoyed by
all The hall was most beautifully
and artistically decorated with flowers
and vines throughout.
Miss Lulu Frieden of Mineral Point.
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. l..
A. Blot on Sunday.
The sun
On Tuesday October ~, 1897, Mr..
Peter Weiskcrchcr. of Mineral Point.
and Miss Mary Wier, Of Ridgeway
were united in marriage, at St. Bird
gets church at Ridgeway: by Rev. L.
=. O'Reilly. Miss Mary Weiskerchcr
acted as bridesmaid, and Mr.. Peter
Weir as groomsman. A bountious
supper was served after the we'd
ding ceremony had been conclud-
ed The young couple will make an
extended, wedding trip. and will be
Ut HOllle diltI ANoNtlllDti lDlIl.
The New star
There was a lawsuit before Justice
Boyle in this city Monday. The liti-
giants reside between here and Mineral
Point. The subject of the case was
about the ownership of eighteen tur-
keys. The dispute arose between the
adjoining neighbors. The turkeys are
to the value of about SO. Four law
yers We're employed on the case: there
was cloud of witnesses and the case
continued all day and far into the eve
ming. The turkeys if sold would not
begin to pay one-third of the expenses
already incurred The litigants will
dine on crow while the attorneys.
court, and witnesses will rejoice in
stuffed turkey.
Mrs. Mary Argall and daughter.
Louisa, returned last Thursday from
visit with relatives at Lacrosse.
The memorial windows are being
put into the NJ. +. church this week.
They are fine and make a good APP
pearance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28

You can't cure consumption but you
can avoid it and cure every other form
OF throat or lung trouble by the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. W. Fl. Pri-
deaux
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28

:" can't sec how any family lives
without Chamberlain \ Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoe Remedy" says J. Il,
Adams. well known druggist, OF
Geneva, Ala, in letter inquiring the
price of u dozen bottles, that he might
not only have ii FOR use in his own
family, but supply it to his neighbors.
The reason some people get along
without It, is because they do not
know It's value, and what u vast
amount of suffering it will save,
Wherever il becomes known and used
ii is recognized rs Il necessity, for II
is the only remedy that can always be
depended upon for bowel complaints,
both for children and adults. For
sale mt Nivian's Pharmacy,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-28
Bold RurglnI.iCS.

On last Friday night a number of
residences in this city were entered by
burglars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-05
DROWNED BY THOUSANDS.
Fearful Floods Devastate a Section
of the Celestial Empire.

Oh tue OeleStluI EMPIRE
Tacoma Wash, Oct. 4.-The steamer
Victoria brings news of the most disas-
trous floods that have visited China for
many years. Sixty villages near Tung
Chou, containing over $4,000 inhabitants
have been destroyed by floods and the peo-
pie drowned or forced to flee.
There is no means of finding out how
many thousands have been drowned, but
the number is estimated by Chinese au-
thorities at 1900 to 10000.
The flooded district is within twelve
miles of Peking, the capital of China. AS
a rule, Chinese officials make very little
stir when a calamity like this happens, but
the proximity of the diaster has resulted
in its being brought to the attention of the
emperor who has ordered that all possible
relief be given.
Survivors from the villages nearest Pc
king have been allowed such shelter as
they can find on the city walls, but thou
sands are without protection against the
rain, which continues to fall.
The distress of these people is most pitt
able. Public spirited and wealthy men of
Peking and Tung Chou are actively assist
ing the authorities in providing them with
food.
The floods have greatly damaged a large
number of estates belonging to Peking no
bles. The unusual rains began July % and
continued until Aug. 10.
The crops in the flooded district were de-
stroyed The projects, local magistrates
and people of the flooded districts prayed
for the cessation of the rain seven days
before they were finally driven out of
their homes.
Early in September high officials of Pc
king and Tien Sien suddenly forbade the
slaughter of cattle, their object being to
appease the wrath of God and stop the
rain. Proclamations to this effect were
posted. The result was to cut off the en-
tire meat supply, which led foreign con-
suls to protest against the prohibition and
to report the situation to the foreign min
listers at Picking. IT is claimed that the ac-
ton of the officials constitutes a viola
ton of the treaty rights.
Early in September there was another
uprising in Formosa. A battle took place,
which resulted in the killing of 200 rebels
and many japanese soldiers. Capt. Ia
keuchi, who commanded the Japanese, cut
down 30 rebels with his own hand.
An explosion of steam launch near
Bangkok resulted in the drowning of ten
persons and the fatal injury of six. includ-
ing Prince Chariat and wife, who died
next day. This prince was closely related
to the King of Siam.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-05
MOVED DOWN BY FIRE.
a LITTLE PENNSYLVANIA TOWN
NEARLY DESTROYED.

A Load of Hay Passes Too Close to n
Gas jet and the Furious Flames
Soon sweep Beyond COntrOI-Wat-
err Was Too scarce For Effective
Work of the Department-0nly
Five Dv,eI2' -. - Left in the
Homeless.
Buffalo, n. Y, Oct "A special TO the
Express from Wersville, ". Y, says: The
little numbering town of Austin. Potter
county, Pennsylvania, was nearly wiped
off the map by a disastrous fire this af-
ternoon and evening.
AT about 3 o'clock a team drove into the
livery of R. w. Phillips with load OF
straw. The straw struck against light
ed gas jet and in moment the whole
building was ablaze. The livery of P. A.
Gallup, just north, was soon in ashes and
the fire started for the business portion.
1t was found necessary to blow up the
wooden building occupied by George Hell
mig, as a drug store, with dynamite in
order to keep the fire from the mills,
A south wind was blowing and carried the
fire to the Methodist church and parson-
age, the Presbyterian church and the new
opera house.
The flames then turned toward the long
line of wooden dwellings, mostly occupied
by employees of the Goodyear saw mills,
and soon eighty houses had been burned to
the ground.
The only fire protection of the town was
the private system of the Goodyears of
Buffalo, who control all of the manufac-
turing interests here. This system did
great service in saving the business blocks,
hotels, mills and Buffalo and Susquehanna
railroad property. All of the 400 employees
of the mill were set to work fighting the
fire. The big pumps, which are supplied
by a main pond near the village, and
which are used only in case of fire, were
found. to be entirely useless on account of
scarcity of water the pond being at this
season extremely low A special tram
was run from Costello, a neighboring Wiz
lage, which carried TO Austin all the fire
apparatus which could be procured IN that
town. with several willing and sturdy ire
fighters, who did excellent work in sub
DUNG the flames.
Turner is the street on which the dwell
ing houses were situated. Tonight it is
a smouldering mass of ruins. only five
dwelling houses are left in the town. Full
! " 800 persons are homeless and are seek
ing refuge in the few business houses on
Main street.
Expert insurance men, who are upon the
scene of the disaster place, the loss at
| from $l65, COO to $225,O00. Tonight the
town is infested by gang of toughs from
outside places, and it is feared that con-
| siderable of the property saved will fail
| into their hands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-05
ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.
a NEW DISCOVERY WHICH is
WORTH THAT MUCH.
mo- Anronc Amlcted MAN riIcs.

The Pyramid Pile Cure, the new, pain
less remedy which has been so remark
ably successful in curing every form of
piles and rectal diseases has recently
been placed on sale at druggists and it is
safe to say that when its extraordinary
merit becomes fully known there will be
no such thing as surgical operations for
the cure of this obstinate and common
trouble.
Mrs NJ. C. Hinkly of col Mississippi
street, indianapolis, Ind, SAYS: | had been
a terrible sufferer from piles for fifteen
years and no remedies benefited me, I'M
til saw an advertisement Of the Pyramid
Pile Cure; l got a package, also a pack
age Of Pyramid Pills and used both ac-
cordng to directions. l was astonished
at the immediate relief obtained, and now
l honestly believe the Pyramid TO be the
only certain cure for piles.
That you may realize how bad l was,
l will say that | was confined to my bed
and went before the college physicians
here. who said my case was new one
to them and wanted seven or eight hun
dred dollars to undertake a cure the great
PAIN had brought on a rupture, and |
knew an operation would be death to me
oii dNCOuilN VI blOOu pOlSouluS. Nearly GN-
cry one here knows of my terrible suffer-
ing from piles and I feel that 1 cannot
praise the Pyramid Pile Cure enough and
the Pyramid Pills also. My husband will
join me in highly recommending the Pyra-
mid; my daughter was cured by one box
only. For several years | weighed but
about 80 pounds, now l weigh $50 and feel
in perfect health.
This seems to be the universal testimony
of every sufferer from piles who have ever
tried the Pyramid, it is the safest, most
painless pile cure yet discovered contains
no opiate, morphine cocaine or any pois-
onous ingredient whatever, has soothing,
healing effect from the first application,
and the moderate price places it within
the reach of everyone needing treatment.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by drug
gists at so cents and Sl0O per package,
and the Pyramid Pills at % cents per box.
Send to Pyramid Co, Albion, Mich, for
free book on cause and cure of piles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-05
TIRED OF EXPERT TESTIMONY.
Lawyers in Luetgert Defense Devote
Their Time to Impeachments.

Lawyers in Luetgert Defense Devote
Their Time to IMPROVEMENTS.
Chicago, Oct Am unexpected turn of
affairs occurred in the Luetgert trial dur
ing the afternoon session of court The
defense suddenly dropped it's line of ex-
pert testimony and put in witnesses to
!mpeach the evidence of witnesses for the
state. 1t was apparent that ex-Judge
Vincent, chief counsel for the defense has
at last tired of the expert evidence. The
testimony of each succeeding witness was
practically a repetition of that of preced-
ing witnesses. Nothing was being gained
while the record of the case was being
swelled with a volume of technical medi-
cal Verbiage
ney Phalen, Arnold Luetgert and others
who are interested in the defense held n
consultation Eaat!ve~ to whether of not
Luetgert should go on the witness stand.
At the close of the conference tonight ex-
Judge Vincent said he not decided upon
the matter. IL was irtimated that Luet-
CERT might be called to the witness stand
tomorrow. In fact. it is expected he
will be.
The turn taken in the proceedings to-
day permitted the counsel to get an idea
upon the probable length of time it will
take to finish the trial. States Attorney
Deneen said tonight that three weeks
more ought to see the end of the case.