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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
LINDEN.


| TO the Iowa County Democrat
Henry James moved his family here
10 Linden from Dodgeyille last Satnr-
day and will make this their future
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Baker, Of Ed
muDd, were in town. last Friday call,
ing on their many friends.
Mr.. Matt Fosbinder and wife, OF
Moutfort, are here visiting with her
sister Mrs. Charles Calvert
Mrs. G. b. Treglown left for Dlserte,
Iowa, last Monday evening to join her
husband and will hereafter make that
their future home.
Go to L. Tredinnick's for fresh
fruits of all kinds.
Mrs. i. J. Rolling is visiting her "a
ther, Mr.. J. Thompson, this week, at
his home, near Dodgeville.
DR.. A. C. blanchard spent Sunday at
Mineral Point.
Mr.. J. Spensley and Mr. Harley
Mills attended the return party at
Dodgeyille last Friday evening.
Miss Eva Wearing, of Mineral
Point, Is here visiting relatives ard
other friends.
Skating is the go now.
Fresh oysters in bulk at +. Tredln-
hicks.
J. H. Carrow is moving his family
to Linden today.
Mr.. J. n. Vial, accompanied by his
best girl spent Sunday in the country
Mt Mr.. l.. Thompson's.
Mr.. Eddie Merrield took a load OF
ladies out for u sleighride last Friday
afternoon. They also called at the
asylum.
Mrs. w. II. Holman arrived home
from Warden, Idaho, last Tuesday
evening
Several from our town took in the
supper at Mineral Point last Friday
evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
Ernest c. Fielder, Attorney.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- s.. In Probate.
In the matter Of the estate OF William
Buckngham deceased.
Letters tcStamentary on the estate of
William Buckingham. deceased, having been
issued to William g. buckingham,
Notice is hereby given that the creditors Of
said William buckingham, deceased, are
allowed and limited by order of this court
until and including the first Tuesday of
August 1897, being the 3D. day of said month.
to present their claims and demands against
said William Buckingham, deceased, to the
county court for examination, adjustment
and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
ana demands OF all persons against the
said William buckingham, deceased will be
examined and adjusted by this court at the
office of the county Judge, at the court house
in the city Of Dodgeville in said county, on
the first Tuesday of September, 1897, and on
the first Tuesday OF October 1897
Dated this 18th day of January, 1897.
by the court:
20 CHARLES W. MClLHON County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21

West Superior. Wis, Jan. 1.-THE life
less body of +. E. Williams, freight
agent of the Chicago. Minneapolis and
st. Paul railroad at West Superior, was
discovered in room 2ll at the West SUI
perior hotel Saturday. In his hands was
clutched n revolver which had sent a
bullet into the suicides forehead. No
cause Is assigned for the rash act, ex-
cept dependency. He was to be sue
ceeded as agent ut West Superior Jan,
Is. but 1t was understood that he would
receive n position elsewhere, probably
at Ashland. WIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
NEWS OF WISCONSIN,
STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
HERE AND THERE.

SOME of the Important Happenings of the
Week of Interest to Our Readers Report.
ed by Telcgraph-Crimcs, Casualties and
ard other Matters.
Madisn', Jan 1.-THE Legislature
opened yesterday with Il full attend
ancc in both houses. Lieutenant Gov
ernor BaensCh delivered his address In
the senate and the members were sworn
IN. Then the committees were an
nounced. The Republicans elected the
officers as per caucus action, Senator
Thayer being chosen to preside. The
Democrats did not nominate. Walter
l.. Houscr was elected chief clerk and
Charles Pettibone sergeant-at-arm
Other preliminary business that is usu
al at such time was transacted
In the house the following officers
were elected: Speaker George A. Buck
staff Of Oshkosh chief clerk, w. A.
NOVEL;, of Milwaukee; sergeant at :
arms, e. NJ. Hambright, OF Racine OF
course the members were duly sworn
In. After the election of speaker Buck
staff made a short address. No one ran
against him, but one Democrat voted
for Lange. Rules of order were
adopted.
Colonel John G. Spooner was unan
imously nominated for United States
senator by the Republican joint legsla-
tive caucus yesterday. The nominee
made a brilliant response declaring for
protection, reciprocity, the right of the
federal government to arbitrarily in
wade states to protect it's property, for
currency reform and the present none
tary standard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
f. G. Fielder, Attorney.
NOTICE To CREDITORS.

STATE of Wisconsin. Iowa County Court
~ ss.-ln Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Bernard
DeScn. deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Bernard Dresser, deceased, having been
issued to Adam Dresen.
Notice is hereby given that the creditors Of
said Bernard Drescn, deceased, are allowed
and limited by order of this court until
and including the fifth Tuesday OF June,
1897, being the 29th day of said month, to
present their claims and demands against
said Bernard Dresser, deceased, to the
County Court for examination, adjustment
and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands Of all persons against the said
Bernard Dresser deceased will be examined
and adjusted by this Court, at the office
of the County Judge, at the Court
House. in the city of Dodgeville, in said
County, on the fourth Tuesday of May. 1897,
and on the fifth Tuesday Of June, 1897.
Dated this 22d day OF December, 1896
BY the Court.
10 CHARLES w. MClLHoN County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
English Administration of Jamaica.

The English administration of ia
maica is = thing TO be thankful for
There are law and order, excellent
roads, comfortable houses, adequate po-
lice, lawn tennis and cricket, plenty Of
manly, companionable English army
and navy officers and a governor who is
strong, able and genial. At the same
time it would be folly to maintain that
the island is producing tenth part of
the wealth that is latent i'll soil and
atmosphere, or that most of the wealth
that is beginning to make its ap-
pearance is due to anything so much
as TO the American enterprise and cap
ital which are opening up railways
and cultivating fruits. Another serious
fact, though not necessarily an unwel-
come one, is that the islands 1000
square miles contain u population of
600, 600 persons, 25, 600 of whom are
white Julian Hawthorne in Century.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
DEVILISH DEED OF A FATHER.
Ho Murders Ills wife and child and Close
with Suicide.

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Jan. lin one OF
the three little rooms above the Kent
Paint companys store the bodies of
three people-Mr and Mrs. Herman
Stimm and their 6-year"old son, were
found wclterng in their blood dead. A
mute WitncsS~a cheap revolver half
submerged I'm fresh blood-convicted the
father Of the crime, and the black eye
that showed through the blood stains
OH Mrs .;timms face proved that re-
slstancc had been offered. but useessy
A jet OF brains from the childs head
had been thrown to the ceiling when
the shot that cut its little life short as
II lay In bed had been fired, and an
other wound I'm the head showed that
the father had not calculated to half do
the job. One bullet had been sufficient
to kill Mrs. Stimm, and 1t had entered
squarely between the eyes.
After emptying his revolver in slay-
ing his wife and child Stimm, 1t APP
pears, calmly reloaded the revolver, let :
ting the empty shells tall on the floor.
Seating himself on the floor where he
could see his wifcs dying agonies he
fired three bullets a. himself, the last
only taking fatal effect the final bullet
crashing into his vltals and he fell over
dead, while the weapon dropped into
the pool OF blood beside him The shots
were heard by many people. but no one
investigated, When the Kent company's
store was opened In the morning blood
was found oozing through the ceiling
and dropping on the floor.
The door to the rooms above was
forced by Sheriff Acheson and the au-
thorities took charge. Family troubles
We're responsible for the crime, Stimm
having repeatedly threatened, since his
wife sued for divorce, to kill herand him.
self. Mrs Stimm was muscular wo-
man and did not fear him. They had
been living apart since the beginning
OF the suit, hut Stmm went to her
home Friday night. He was box
maker 10y trade and 30 years OF age.
Mrs. Stmm came here from Monroe
and married Stimm seven years ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
Youthful Interrogation.

Mother" said thoughtful Boston
child to his maternal relative
"What is it, Waldo?"
as Philadelphia older than Boston,
mother?
"Of course not, my son. The first set
Element was made in Charlestown in
1880, while William Penn did not ar
rive on the site Of Philadelphia until 90
years later"
"That was always my impression,
mother, but how is it that Philadelphia
is mentioned in the Bible, while Boston
is not?' - Pittsburg Chronicle Tcle-
yranh
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
Collins Wants SIC. 900 from Janesviilc.

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Jan. 14.-The damage
suit of Collins against the city OF James.
Vile Is now on trial before Judge Sic
becker. In the Dane county circuit court
Mt Madison. The plaintiff sues to re.
cover $4,000 for injuries received by
falling on an alleged defective sidewalk
The case was taken to Dane county or
change OF venue. There are two
cases, one being begun by Anna Col
Inns. n minor. she being the injured
party. and the other by her father
Patrick rnllips
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
f. G. Fielder. Attorney.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINlsTRA
TION.

TIOS.
STATE of Wisconsin,, Iowa County Court
~ In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at 10 regular
term of the iowa county court, TO be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgeville in said county, on the
I'd day of february, A. D., 1897, being first
Tuesday of said month, at two O'Clock in the
afternoon of said day, the following mat
tiers will be heard and considered:
The application of James G. McMullen for
the appointment of an administrator of the
estate of James McMullen late of the city of
Mineral Point, in said county, deceased.
notice thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested by publishing II copy of this order for
three weeks successfully prior to said day OF
hearing in the Iowa County Democrat, II
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the court:
CHARLES W. MCILHoN, County Judge,
Dated Dodgeville, Wis. Jan. q, 1897.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21

1t is now practically certain that II
will he impossible for the committees
OF the Wisconsin semi-centcnniaI 10
raise the sum Of 100000 before Jan. i6
but $1,000 will be pledged
Dwight r. Dix, charged at Eau Claire
Wis. with emhe2zlement from the
Armour company, was finally dis
charged on plea that he had previous
ly been In jeopardy This ends his case
Eddie Staudenraus. the 6-year-old son
Of Joseph Staudenraus. OF oshkosh,
Wis, was struck hy Northwestern
passenger train and his neck was
broken
II. i. Myrick has been ,ho~etl editor
Of the Milwaukee sentinel, To succeed
The late Horace Ru0lge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21

Fond du Lac. Jan. l4.--John Jordon.
aged Is years. and son OF George
Gordon. boot and shoe dealer on
South Main street was found under the
Ice n mile or Lakeside park. where he
had drowned while out skating with a
sail The wind was quite strong and
the superstition Is that he was drawn
into the opening before realizing the
danger
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
Wisconsin Electors Meet.

Madison. Wis, Jan. 12.-The twelve
Republican electors chosen at the last
election to cast the vote of Wisconsin
for Mckinley and Hobart met in the
governors office at the capitol at noon
and performed that duty. A. q. Ellis
was chosen chairman and $. j. Brad
ford secretary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21

a positive cure guarantee to cure or
money refunded will be found with
each $l00 box or bottle of DR..
Sawyer's Family Cure and Pastilles
manufactured after this date. For
sale by the Eastman q Mesrole Dru <
store, In the Pulford stand
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21

TION.
- sS--lu Probate.
Nollce Is hereby given that at special term
OF the Iowa County Court TO be held in and
city of Dodgeville. in said county. on the
10Th day Of February, 1897, being the third
Tuesday of said mouth, AT two O'Clock in the
matters will be heard aud considered
The application of Ann Io.ue for the
appointment of an administrator OF the
estate OF John Jogue, late of the town Of
And it is further ordered that public
notice thereof he given To all persons inter
ested by publishing II copy of this order for
three weeks successtYely, prior 10 said day
of hearing in The Iowa County Democrat, Il
weekly newspaper published in said county.
by order of the court:
CHARLES w. MClLHoN, County Judge,
Dated Dodgevillc, Wis, Jan. / 8, 1897
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21

Constipation In its worst forms,
dyspepsia, sick headache, biliousness
aad arrangement of the liver are
readily cured by DeWitts Little Early
Risers, These little pills never grippe.
Small pill, SAFE pill, best pill. w. II.
prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
Earnest {. Fielder. Attnrnrv,

NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR AnNrx1SrRA
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
Debs' Speeches in West Vir-
ginia are Telling.
RAILROADS SCARED UP.
From all Sources the News Comes in
Favorable to the Strikers-The
Mine Workers officials Have Gone
to West Virginia for Their Cause.

FAIRMONT, w. Va, July 21.-In con
sequence of Debs' speeches, the Balti'
more & Ohio managers issued
orders last night to confscate
every car of coal from the Fair
mont district until two weeks supply
is on hand. They are anticipating a
general "tie-up.''
BELLEvILLE, Ills, July 21.-All
mines save two were shut down here
this morning and the miners are going
to the base ball park to mingle with
the crusaders.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 2l.-Five
thousand miners of the Sloas Iron &
Steel company and the Tennessee Coal
company who have been striking since
July l, resumed work today. The
operators insisted upon q reduction OF
five cents per ton, but compromise
of two cents was effected.
PITTSBURG, July 21.-Taking all the
dispatches from West Virginia. Illinois
and Ohio today it is evident the strik-
ers this afternoon have the best of it.
The executive board left this afternoon
for Vest Virginia right after the Kane
f,1nera1
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
The Salt Lake Jubilee.

SALT LAKE, July 21.-The jubilee
celebration was resumed with increas-
ed ardor today. The arrivals of visi.
tors from abroad was materially added
to by the trains last night and early
this morning, but the Accommodations
are ample, although doubling and
tripling up at the hotels and rooming
houses is the rule. The event of today
was the great street parade psrticipat-
ed in by federal, state, county and city
officials, military and civic organiza-
tiOns, commercial bodies and individ ual
commercial and industrial business
men. A picturesque tinge was given
to the affair by the large number Of
gaily decorated floats in line, many of
which represented the progress of the
new state made in commerce and in-
dustry. There were comparisons be-
tween the sugar making in Utah in 80
and in 81 and floats representing
Utah in '46 while under Mexican rule
General Fremont surveying the Great
Salt Lake in ~, and the arrival of the
pioneer railroad trains on the Union
and Central Pacific in so. The pro-
gramme for the afternoon and evening
includes b barbecues, attractions at lake
res Orts, general amusements and an
elaborate illuminat on of the city.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
The Days Doings in Brief
From the World.
FOR AFTERNOON SERVICE
Many Events That Occur During Day
are Told Promptly by the Herald.
Much News of Interest to the Reae-
ers of This Paper.
The Logan Monument dwelling.

CHICAGO, July 2l.-Tne final ar
rangements have been completed for
the unveiing tomorrow of the mOnu-
ment erected on the lake front to the
memory of General John A. Logan.
The railroads brought in several thous-
and excusionists today, together with a
mum Der of companies of the national
guard which will take part in the par
ade. Ded ication day tomorrow prom
Uses to be generally observed. Courts
adjourned today until Friday, whOles ale
houses have agreed to close at noon
aud business generally will be suspend
ed for half day at least. Mrs John
a. Logan arrived today in a private
car. Gov. Tanner and wife also came.
Attorney General McKenna may come
to represent the president and read
Mckinley's speech.
Among today's arrivals were Gov
vernors Atkinson. of West Virginia, a nd
Holcomb of Nebraska, with their staffs.
Governor Scoffield, Of Wisconsin,, and
Governor Mount will be here tonight.
General Alger, secretary of war, will
will be here tomorrow. Winnie Davis,
it is though ht this afternoon, viii not
come.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
A Patriarch's Birthday.

SERGENT, KY, July 2I.-Uncle Davy
Sergent, one of the charac :ers of this
section of the state, is celebrating his
ninety-second birthday today on his
farm at Colly, a few miles distant, and
d couple of huadred Of his descendant is
and as many more friends are out there
helping to make the OCCASION memOr-
able one aud to dispose of the spread
that has been LAID for five hundred
mouths. Uncle Davy, VINO cast his
first presidential vote for Andrew
Jackson ia 1929, Las been almost blind
for years. Aunt Cnrissie, his wife, is
eig hty-eight. ! he couple have thir-
teen children, 1l5 grandchildren, lOU
great grandchildren and between sew
enty and eighty Rreat-great-grau0
children. All are living
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
Explosion in a Cartridge Room

NEW HAVEN, July 2l.-A fearful
explosion took place in the cartrid ge
room of the Wincueeter Arms com.
pauy this morning. Eizh person.
were blown to pieces. Tney are: Wal
ter Hill, Josephine B! euuan, Nellie
Bannister, Julia Bauman, Iua brown
George Brown, Tracey Connolly, Ed
ward BardOf. Ten more were fear
fully injured most of wnom will die
n NeIIie 6annlster had been marrle ed
only one month. Her husband WA.
working on the next machine to her
but ne escaped. A fire following the
explosion Was eXtlngusued after q
heavy loss. Tne factory is crowded
with work for Japan, Russia and
China.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
A FOriOrn Hope.

NEW YORK. July 2l.-In accordance
with call issued by Chairman w. D.
Bynum, ofIndia1a, the mem bers of the
national Tor gold democratic executive
committee met today at the national
headquarters on William street for the
purpose of making plans for the COM
ing campaign and to discuss the situa-
ton generally. The members of the
committee express dlssa'isfa ction with
the action of the gold standard demo-
cra.s in Kentucky, Iowa and other
states where tickets have been put in
the field for the fall ele csion, and the
sentiment is decid edly in favor of con-
tinuing the fight with the silver ele-
ment. AS chairman Bynum puts it.:
Wherever the issue last year was
made, we favor making fight. We
mus teach these men (the silver demo-
crats) that we cannot compromise our
principles for the sake of local Offices -
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
Still on Deck.

The undersigned has resided in Ell
PaSO for sixteen years ana has for
eleven years reprss euIed the Mutua al
Life Insurance company OF New York.
He has written more insurance here
than all other agents combined, and
not a siugle serious complaint thus far
from The Sc he has insured. Such a re-
putstlon is worth something when you
are thinking of insuring your life. If
you want TIE BEST ana to know Just
what you are getting, insure with him
He writes ali forms of insurance, in
cluding Instalment and Annuit V
policies, DebentureS. Gold Bonds, etc.
S. II. NEWMAN, Mutual Life.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
May Exc ude Americans

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 2I.-It is
possible that American miners NAV be
excluded from Klondyke gold region,
Information has reached Washington
to the effect that the Canadian author.
tiles have under consideration a move
to prohibit any but British subjects
from working in the +, Dorado of North
America. AS the X ondyke mines are
wi hout doubt in Canadian territory,
tue state departmet says the dominion
author ties have rig ht to prohibit the
entrance of foreigners if il considers i,
desirable.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
Congressional Notes

WASHINGTON, July 21.-After some
routine morning business the resumed
senate consideration of the tariff confer.
ence report. Five paragraphs from
amendment 526 to 5SS) were disposed O.
without discussion, but at that poi q,
Jones, of Arkansas, said he was not able
tokeep track of the matter and reading
began over again.
The tariff bill was considered in the
senate until adjournment; explanations
of various amendments are beiue
made.
The house devoted itself to a resolu.
tion concerning what is known as s.Ree.
gle Controls. after passing this it ad
journed till tomorrow,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
Rush of Import Goods,

NEW YORK, July 21.-Importers are
beating the tariff bill in great shape
by rushing in enormous quantities of
goods. The total custom payments
yesterday were 81, ,25O, 900, almost a re-
cord in figures. Tobacco men are the
most active. A big fleet of steamers
and ships are hurrying to port with
valuable cargOes and their owners are
anxiously looking for their arrival be-
fore the new tariff bill! becomes a law.
Thousands of dollars will be saved inn
porters if the ships arrive in time.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
The Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, JuIy 2I.-Republicar
leaders not Only figure on passing the
tariff bill by the en1 of the Week bu,
are also reasc naDly sanguine of the ad
journment of congress by Saturday, or
Tue stay of next week at latest. Ii
does not seem possible that ANY com.
binaLIon caa be formed to defeat the
bill, or to lasist ON free Cotton ties
cotton bags or grain bags as prov d 20
for in tn, Measure wh9n it passet
the senate.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
Mrs. Lease for Governor.

TOPEKA, kans., July Ex-Governor
Leedy last night admitted that he,
David Overmeyer and Mrs. Lease had
talked over the matter of governorshir
for SO. "She is an able woman he
said, land it places me in an awk wardl,
position, as [ expected the nomination
myself, but we three decided that Mrs.
Aease coulo come nearer
uniting all the factions in the
party than any other populist in the
state. We thought of her as a dark
horse. Ii elected she would probably
distribute the offices as far as possible
among women
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-07-21
The Currency MESSAGE.

WASHINGTON, July 12.-Chairman
Dingley, after fifteen minute talk with
the president this morning, said the
currency message will not be presented
until after the passage of the tariff
bill. The house might pass the bill,
but there is no prospect for action
by the senate