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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-06
STEALING AN ENORMOUS FOR
TUNE FOR DR.. MCDONALD.

Frank Mcdonald wrote but one more
letter to his brother Dick before the
Pacific Bank crumbled. AS might have
been expected, that epistle was a very
deliberate and very interesting instruc-
ton to Dick of how to steal something
more from the bank. This time Frank
told Dick how to save their father
San Luis Obispo property, valued al
S450,000. from execution by the creditors
of the crashing institution. FRANK
wrote as follows:
My Dear Brother: i inclose you
herewith power of attorney to handle
Obispo land. Be careful to whom you
trustee, if possible. 1t may excite
comment to see this great block of
land pass from father. The thing Is i
asked, you better say 1t has been sold
to land company that intends to colo
nize it. After the party to whom you
deed 1t has mortgaged same 10 the
Peoples, issue to that person in ex-
change for Peoples check a time GER
tificate of deposit of the Pacific for the
same amount same term of mortgage
(Which make three years II possible) and
coupons to bear same rate of interest
as mortgage and maturing at same
terms as mortgage, interest paymenls'
which make semi-annually, II posSiDle,
say June Is and December 10, and then
have the party in whose name the Ger
tificate has been issued indorSe the
same in blank or TO the Pacific Guar
antee and Trust Company, and either
send such certificate here or place
among the papers there in separate
box of the Pacific Guarantee and Trust
Company. This will look better; be-
sides leaving the property as safe as
possible under the circumstances.
Your loving brother, FRANK.
With these letters The Call concludes
the history of the ruin Of the Pacific
Bank as Frank Mcdonald saw 1t. Led
into chimerical projects, baited and be-
fuddled by schemers, seduced into the
squandering of the peoples money. he
concluded by becoming a thief. To-
morrow morning The Call will begin
the history of that ruin as the dishonest
father Of two dishonest sons saw it.
The Call will publish the secret record
of the thieving hypocrisy of DR.. r.
H Mcdonald.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-06

was said to be defective, and would soon
nearly two years having expired In get
ting an opinion from the Supreme Courc
upon the legality Of the appointment OF
experts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-06
TAYLOR Lowers Two Records.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 5.--Major Tay-
lor, the colored bicyclist, to-day lowered
the two-mile and quarter-mile bicycle
records on the Woodside track He went
the two miles in 3:13 3-5 and the quarter
mile in 90 2-5. He was paced by quin-
tuplet in the two-nile event.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-06
ashoda's Evacuation
Not Resented.
BUT ENGLAND'S DEMAND Is
HUMILIATION CAUSED BY UN-
CONDITIONAL WITHDRAWAL
It Had Been Hoped That Major Mar
chand's Exploit Would Secure
Valuable Recompense for
the Nation.

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
Herald Copyrighted. 1898. by James Cor
don Bennett.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-06

Advances made on furniture and pianos with
or without removal. J. Noonan. l9i7 1923 Mission.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-06

Angeles Electric Railway stock, $780,
900; San Diego bonds and debt, $4,000;
total, $3.50. 704.'
For these and whatever else you
may think best to add UP 100000 OF
the stock in the new trust company TO
be issued as per schedule in list Of sub
scriptions.''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
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inventor, as it is full of suggestive
articles relating to the mechanical
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complete list of the patents issued
each week, together with the name of
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Navy, new Guns, Locomotives, etc.
Many of our patrons have been on
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receive letters from old readers stat
ing that they owe their success in life
more to having had the Scientific
American as their constant friend and
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
The Madison Democrat OF Wedncs

The Madison Democrat OF Wedncs-
day, Nov. 70, contained the following:
A Washington correspondent, IN re-
viewing Congressman Babcock' = plan
OF campaign, makes the following re-
marketable statement: Twenty days be-
fore election Mr.. Babcock prepared
with his own hand, for President Nc
Kinley, u confidential forecast of the
next house. In 1t he claimed sound
money majority In the house Of 81,
and u sound money senate giving
states, districts and names. After the
election the president checked over the
list and found that Mr.. Babcock had
missed only In six out Of 357 instances;
and some OF those, like the defeat of
Gen. Walker, In Massachusetts, are
not explainable on any ground save
that OF personal feeling, Of which the
chairman could take no measure. The
six thus lost, II won, would have given
precisely the q majority claimed by
the chairman. A man who can esti-
mate election results rs closely ~ this
Ii not likely to go very far nstray In
his expectations NJ to how tho Wis
consin legislature will finally stand on
the vote for senator,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Total. .$1668376'

Saturday morning opened with con-
sideration Of the report of the equali-
cation committee. Mr.. John Knight,
of the committee, brought in a minor
ity report, slightly raising the assess
ment Of the towns of Highland, Mos
COW and Clyde. After heated discus
sion motion to adopt the minority
report was lost on tie vote, and the
majority report adopted,
AS usual, much interest centered on
the report of the committee on general
claims. From the first it was under
stood that the committee would closely
scrutinize every claim, and severe cut
ting was expected. Most of the differ
ences, however, had been adjusted be-
tween the claimants and the commit
tee, so that, when the report came in,
the only contest was in relation to the
sheriif's fee bill. The original claim
was for about 81 800, Of which the
committee reported for allowance less
than 81 200. Mr.. Wallis, the sheriff,
was given leave to address the board i,
and after discussion, many motions
and counter motions, the board voted
to allow the bill for keeping tramps in
full, to refer the claim back for CON
sidcration at the January session, and
to pay Mr.. Wallis $500, on his ac-
count pending settlement.
The unusually large printing bills,
owing to the application of the "ref-
erendum" publication of the banking
law, caused much concern among
parties Interested, and more discus
sion than any other matter. 1t was
board approved the report without
discussion.
The committee on public buildings
recommended some minor repairs on
the court houseSand jail, and disap-
proved the proposition for electric
lights. Their report with recon-
mendations was adopted.
Bonds of new county officers were
found satisfactory and approved.
The committee on publication of
proceedings, reported in favor of pub
LEGATION in only one newspaper, and
the printing and distribution of | 800
copies in pamphlet form. Such pub
lication, printing and distributing to
be done by the lowest bidder, pro-
vided that no bid exceeding 800 for
the entire work shall be considered.
The report of the committee was
adopted, and hence no official report
of the proceedings will be published
until February.
At 3 p. M Saturday, the board add
iourncd to Jan. 1, 1899.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Every Thursday the Year Round.


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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

The latest fad in masCots is tho turkey
foot, done in gold silver and ribbons. The
most popular style at present is the natu
raj claw, properly treated by II taXider
mist, its shank covered by u silver or gold
cap, set with an amethyst, turquoise or
the new green stone which resembles an
emerald. Tho tip of the nail Is covered
with u gold or silver cap, with II fine chain
to match tho cap from tho shank to what
ono might call the wrist of the claw, and
pretty scarlet ribbon bow with long ends
is tied just below tho shank.
These now maScots are SO arranged that
they can DO hung up as ornaments or used
ms paperweights or table ornaments. In
one case l saw ono profusely bcjewcled
which was intended for u cabinet. AS
dress ornaments they arc SO far but lit !
used, though l was told they were being
fashioned into clasps for fastening golf
capcs at the neck.
asked an old colored man If he had
ever heard of tho turkeys claw as being
an unlueky or lucky charm.
"Why, yes, F" he replied. "Down south,
where l come from, 1t Is better and luckier
to steal your Thanksgiving or Christmas
turkey. don't hold with tho fashion of
stealing anything, but If you can only
steal your turkey for tho holiday dinner
you will have good luck all tho rest of the
year. In the old days tho 'massa' would
put away n lot Of turkeys, and the darkies
would go in the night, just at IL o'clock.
and steal the birds. -
"But what about tho claw What good
luck does that bringf"
"Why, bless your heart, don't you know
that the turkeys foot is an awful lucky
thingp You must take the claw after you
have cleaned your turkey-a stolen one,
mind you-dip 1t in salt--bury it, you bet
ter say, in dish Of salt--for whole week,
and let 1t lie there so that all the bits of
flesh which stick To it are cleaned away,
and your foot is just rs sweet us n nut.
Then you take 1t out and scrapc 1t and
clean 1t and polish 1t until 1t just shines
like piece of stone, Then you put it up
over your door, and no bad luck, sickness
or anything can come in during the year. "
New York Herald
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

Every one admires them. Since com
ing south | have received numerous
inquiries from northern people for
sea shells, and now | am prepared &c
answer yes. / can send you shells
for have made quite collection Of
lovely shells. both from our own
coast, the coral reefs. and some
beautiful ones from the West India
Islands. will mail dozen or more
different kinds, no two alike, to any
one who sends stamp for postage.
Mrs. L. A. WARNER.
Jacksonville. Florida.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

Gratitude is not virtue of childhood
1t has been defined ms n lively sense of ia
vors 10 come, and children seldom trouble
themselves to look far into tho future.
They accept what is done for them or CIV
en- to them as u right, n natural conse-
qucnce of their relations to those about
them, Accustomed to be dependent, tho
thought of making return for W hat they
receive does not readily occur TO them.
1t may be suggested to them. and Thanks
giving, with all its associations. seems TO
DO peculiarly fitting occasion for the at
tcmpt, Homo Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
SPECIAL TAX LEVY
For the Laying of Water Pipes. Etc,
i'm the City of Mineral Point.

We, the undersigned committee,
having been duly authorized to make
a special assessment for the laying of
water pipes in the city of Mineral
Point, did meet pursuant to the notice
hereto annexed at the time and place
mentioned in said notice and for the
purposes therein mentioned, having
first duly published said notice in the
official paper of said city, due proof
of which publication having been duly
made and filed, and all such proceed
ings having been duly taken as pro-
vided by law, we did on the 25th day
of October, 1898, assess against the
following lots, parts of lots and par
GELS of land the sum set opposite
thereof, the same being the amounts
which in our judgment said lots, parts
of lots and parcels of land, respect
lively, will be specially benefited by
reason of laying of such water pipes,
viz:
Mrs. L. Tamblyn--Lots and
II, Blk. Al; Strong's Add. .$72 60
Cyrus Lanyon-Lots IL, II, Is
and 10 in Blk. 33; Strong's
Add. ................ IS 80
Joseph Deller-Lots Is, Blk. 33,
Strong's Add. .............. 20 40
w. r. Smith-The E. of w
of lot 294 in Harrison's Sur
Vey ...... .................... 10
G. j. Spensley-rhe w. l of e.
of N. ] of lot 294 in Harri-
sons Survey ................. 30 60
Mrs. L. Cobb-The E. of E.
of lot 294 Harrison's Survey. 80 40
Estate of Ablda Pierce-The w.
! of N. of lot 293 Harrison's
Survey Observation-Disclosures. SO 60
w. G. Hales-The E. of N.
of lot 293 Harrison's Survey. 81 so
Mrs. Geo. Brewer-Lots IL and
II, Blk. ~, and part of lots 4,
5 and 10in Blk. AZ Strong's Add.
and part of out of lot 293 Har-
rison's Survey. ............ 63 90
Mrs. l.. A. Cobb-Lots and 8
and and s in Blk. AZ; also 4
and 10 of Blk. ~, except the
part of same decided to Jas. A.
Platt, described in and re-
corded in Book u, page 40,
all in Strong's Add........... 81 90
w. J. PENHALLEGON,
JAS. w. HUTCHINSON,
CHARLES TERRILL,
MARSHAL DAY,
Committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Spensley Farm for Sale.

| win sell my farm containing $50
acres. One OF the best equipped farms
and cattle sheds, and just about every
convenience farm needs, with album
dance of water and plenty of timber
for farm USE Will sell 1t all in one
body or any part of 1t, to suit pur-
chascrs. One third cash and balance
on time ut 6 per cent.
For any further information inquire
of James Hutchison 4 Sons.
5tf JAMES SPENSLEH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
COUNTY BOARD DOINGS.

Wednesday, the second day of the
county board session, was occupied
mainly In hearing reports OF different
officers, and consideration Of the same
by committees.
The county clerk reported his schcd-
ule of expenses for the year ending
Oct. 3lst, the aggregate of which was
$I3 ,6i0.o0
Tho same officer reported II list of
county orders remaining unclaimed In
his hands, the total sum of which is
SlO.5s.
Messrs. Calvert Spenslcy, Richard
Carter and Josephus Bailey, compris-
ing the Soldiers Relief Commission
reported the expenditure of $lo5d for
relief during the year. This sum had
been dsbursed to twenty different per-
sons, six OF whom are cX-soldiers,
three soldiers children, aud the re-
mainder the widows and mothers of
deceased soldiers. These bcilciarics
are scattered throughout the county,
four being residents of Mineral Point.
Expenses of the commission for the
year, $64 90. The financial statement
shows cash balance on hand OF
$780, 3, An appropriation of $1,000
for the ensuing year was asked for
bu Ia Loo 81 aud ,rp ~ .,l
District Attorney Pollard reported
that he had received nothing by virtue
OF his office for the past year from
fines, ETC., and had no public money
in his hands to account for
Hon, Aldro jerks, County Judge,
reported eleven commitments to the
state hospital for insane, three COM
mited to the county asylum, three to
the state house for feeble minded at
Chippewa Falls, three insane persons
transferred from state hospital to the
county asylum, Two Iowa county
patients died in the state hospital and
two were discharged therofrom, Three
inmates OF the county asylum died
during the year,
Samuel Swinehart, Ole Steensland
and Josephus Bailey, trustees of the
county asylum and poor farm, made
a good showing for those institutions
in the report submitted. Total re-
ceipts Of the asylum during the year,
$li, l32.05, Current expenses SS,6l3.96,
paid for improvements $lS9.9l, leav-
ing cash balance on hand of 80 ,32S Is.
The earnings OF the asylum for the
year were for care of Iowa county
patients ut $3.50 per week 1921 .36
other county patients vt $500 pc,
week, 81 ,951.3i, from private patient,
and sales of products of farm
1854 SO. Total earnings Sid ,507 %
Deduct running expenses S5,s93. -
and profits OF the institution for til,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Millions Given Given Away.

1t Is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie to know of one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous to
needy and suffering. The proprietors
of DR.. King New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs aud Colds have
given away over ten million trial
bottles of this great medicine: and
have the satisfaction Of knowing 1t
has absolutely cured thousands of
HOPELESS eases, Asthma, Bronchitis.
Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely
cured by it, Call on w IL. Pri-
deauX Druggist, and get trial
bottle free. Regular size 30 cents
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed, or
price refunded L.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Principles not Subject to Compromise.

In UrOsse UhrOnIcIo.
II IL interesting to read the free
silver papers OF the state now that the
season for the " state issues pre-
tense Is past. Most Of them are
disguised because the Democratic
platform was an attempt to hide the
Chicago platform and they feel that
all their associations with Gold Dem
ocrats oven with such Gold Dem
orats, as tried TO smother their con-
sciences and work with them, were
compromising. In this they are
undoubtedly correct One fact has
been overlooked In these attempts to
get together" Principles are not
subject to compromise between sincere
men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
The Cooper Law the Best.

Tho Lacrosse Chronicle
The Chicago Times-Ilcrald takes the
ground that the Australian ballot
should have no circles or squares
over it, The opportunity to vote
straight y is merely for the con-
venience of ignorance or indifference.
In 1890 when the Wisconsin ballot
required the marking of each name
voCed for, it was the best bollot the
state ever had. No bigger mistake
was ever made than that of the Demo-
Gratis who at the next session of the
legislature amended the law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

Gov. Scofeld acted wisely In APP
pointing Hon. j.. Il. Dodge associate
justice. Mr.. Dodge is recognized as
q very able lawyer. He is fair minded
cool headed and true hearted. He Is
In fact, 81 man OF Wisconsin may we'll
be proved, and as member OF the
supreme court will render the state
good service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
Judge Robert Wilson.

Hon. Robert Wilson died at his
home in Dodgeville on Wednesday
evening, Nov. Is; in the S5th year OF
his age.
In 1874 Mr.. Wilson was united in
marriage to Miss Amanda Weighing
ton, and she remains to mourn his
death.
Deceased was widely known as a
man of sterling character. He held
many Offices of public trust. He
served as member of the legislature,
county surveyor and county Judge,
and discharged his official duties with
ability and fidelity. Some years ago
he retired from his farm home in the
town of Dodgeville and removed to
the city. He died as he had lived
respected by all who knew him.
The funeral took place on Friday
and was largely attended. The county
board and county officers attended in
a body. Services were held in the
M. E. church, the pastor, Rev. VIM.
Atkinson, officiating. Interment in
the Dodgeville cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
committees resumed

evening, and committees resumed
their labors.
Friday was busy day only with
committees, which were laboring hard
preparing and completing reports.
Only one committee reported, that on
equalization, and their report was
laid over until Saturday morning
under the rules, each member being
furnished copy to study. The as
sessment, under that report, which
was finally adopted is as follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER "a, 1898.

The Anti-Cigarette law passed by
the Tennessee legislature Is declared
constitutional by Judge Caldwell Of
the state supreme court The opinion
declares that cigarettes are not leg
innate articles OF commerce because
they are wholly noxious and deleteri-
GUS to health.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

The Northern Indiana Normal
School, at Valparaiso, Ind, has
kept fully abreast of the times in
the most improved and modern
methods of instruction, and has
taken no step backward. 1t has in
creased it's facilities, until it now
owns free of any debt a number of
large commodious school buildings
and dormitories, all we'll furnished
and thoroughly equipped with every
appliance that would in any way
advance the interest of the students.
The institution now has representa-
tives from every state and territory
in the union, from the provinces of
Canada, and several foreign countries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24
4 GOOD Farm for Sale.

| offer my farm of 222 acres situat-
ed four miles west OF Mineral Point
City. For further particulars inquire
Of James Williams on premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSIONS SOUTH
Tickets to certain points SOUTH on the lines
of the Illinois Central and Y. & NJ. " X. RS,
will be sold from stations in Illinois, Wiscon-
sin and Indiana, on Tuesdays, Nov. IL and
Dec. and 20, ut the rate OF one fare plus
81 90 for the round trip. For a Free Copy OF
the 1898 edition of the Homeseekers Guide,
describing the advantages and resources OF
the South, address ]. +. Merry. A. g. p. A, /.
c. X. r., Dubuque, Iowa. For information
regarding lands In Southern Illinois or In the
famous Yazoo Valley OF Mississippi, address
d r Skene, Land Commissioner, l. G. Il. r.,
Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS WEST
On Nov. - and Dec. 2 and 20, Homeseekers
Excursion tickets will be sold from stations
in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin TO all
points on the Illinois Central in South 1ia-
kota, Minnesota and in Iowa west OF and In
Guiding Ackley, as far as lie Mars. ana TO
Waverly and points north at one fare plus
$500 for the round trip return limit good for
II days.