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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

street. He might have been arayy,,,
10 the Battery If the car hadn't been
stopped by unfortunately humping into
brewery wagon which It couldn't
very properly knock over The cor
duetor very properly held that the col
hsion was Bills faull, because II he
hadn't dragged back on the car i,
would have got across Chambers street
before the beer wagon came along. So
ne Jumped OF and kicked Bin TN a
policeman came up aud arrested Riu
Tor causing q disturbance and collect
ms crowd, One OF the passenr,rs
on the cara fellow from the west
who haon't been In New York long
enough to learn not to stick his nose
INTO other peoples business
ed that there might be extenuatinS cir
cumstances in BINS favor, SO he WIS
kicked on the car by the conductor
and arrested by another policeman,
we hope that when Bill and the fellow
from the woolly west come up for trial
Judge Mott will sock 1t to them good.
People have got to be learned that they
cant interfere with street-car conduct
orS In the performance of their duty
with impunity and knit worsted tip
pets.
1t is our painful duty to N,ll Head
Constable Dcverys attention TO the
fact that there Is thief somewhere In
this town. Het Green was out shop
ping last Thursday and somebody stole
red cotton handkerchief with Ave
pennies tied up in the corner of 1t out
OF her pocket This Is the second
foul and daring robbery we have had
to chronicle within a single month
Something ought to be done about Il
right away. Meantime we caution
people not to carry valuables with
them. Especially women when they
go shopping in our great emportums
where they are likely to meet quite u
few people, should not carry money
with them.
The Chicago Nindicator says that
town Is rapidly catching up to ours
and viii soon pass 1t. We hear ducks
Chicago is a way station between Ken
| osha, Wis, and Kankakee, H. 1t is
on the east siuc of the track You'll
know it when you come to 1t by the
fact that 1t has got gas to burn.
old Subscriber asks us what arc
the duties Of the Superintendent OF
Public Works, We haven't got space
enough to name them all, but In a gen
oral way We might say that he super
intends the working Of the public
Weekly Amsterdamor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
To be Continued.
ONE SOLDIER DEAD.

A fair young mother calmly read.
While one hand rocked the cradle bed
Wherein her tirstborn slept away
The twilight Of a summer day.
She careessly the paper turned
TIL --latest War News" she discerned;
Our loss was small" dispatches said
"A skirmish, and one soldier dead"
They troubled not to give his name
Or cen the troop from which he came
For who, rejoicing in success,
Cares If there be one private less?
Only soldier lying there,
With blood upon his sunny hair.
With no kind friend to raise his head
Or treasure the last words he said.
happy mother, do you know
That not so many years ago
That soldier was a baby, too,
With face as sweet, and eyes as blue
AS those within yon cradle there,
And knew a mothers tender care,
Who now must sit alone and weep
Because he wakes not from his sleep?
And other thousands also said:
"Only private soldier dead"
Wl1hout passing thought that he
Might one of natures mobiles be,
Or that the words that line contained
Would wreck life that yet remained.
His mother waits for him In vain,
For he her only child, Is slain.
Jean Paul Wayne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

coupled with discretion, gives STYLE 70
a nat dress or other raiment. Lack
ing this courage and good taste, MANY
SINK all individuality of attire ana
are content to look like EVERYDAY
else in their fear of looking CON.
spicuous. wv
Inc short skirts with which soms
hhsNshwomen visiting Paris durInr
the past summer astonished the boulss
wards are, 1t appears. quite out y,
oate' Dame Fashion has nut ber
veto upon them, and, having substi.
,"'eo very long skirts for short ones
aeVrees that we who HAD lately hean
oetlVered IRON the thraldom OF lcngthv
SKIRTS shall again trail clinging dresses
AFTER us. at a time. too, when tha
streets are wet and muddy. which 10
surely one of those delightful incon.
s's'eh''es SO dear to the feminine
m'ha, The skirts, moreover, are mot
ohs long IN the back, but at tho sldes
ana front also, and so fearfullv ana
wonderfully cut that 1t il as ain"nI,
a matter to hold them up as 10 vail
IN them, But then, needs must whon
Dame Fashion drives.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
SOLUTION or MOEN MYSTERY.
Former Tramp Turns Out to DO tho
Rich Manufacturer Son

The Moen-Wison mystery at
Worcester, Mass, has been solved.
Levi Wilson Moen said, n few days
ago; Il take the name of Moen be-
cause am entitled to It," To people
familiar with the case this explains
the whole Relationship between the
millionaire, Philip l., Moen. and the
former tramp, Levi Wilson Moen.
A few years ago the case was the
most celebrated puzzle OF the time,
One day tramp walked into the Office
of the arlstocratic bag state house OF
Worcester, Mass. He begged the use
of the telephone, and called up tho
Office OF the Moen- Washburn Manufac-
turing company, one Of the richest
concerns in New England.
Il am Levi Wilson," he said. Tell
Mr.. Moen to come over to the bay state
house Immediately to see me
Far from resentlng the order. the
millionaire manufactures drove up to
the hotel In his carriage In less than
fifteen minutes. From that day for
Ndlu lstNl y" tuu lump "a
coachman and ignorant hostler, was n
rich man. He could scarcely write his
name, but he knew how to burn
money, and used In one year $500, 900
of the elder Moen's cash. All his bank
checks were signed by Philip L. Moen,
The bankers wondered and common
folks talked. II was recalled that a
few days before Wilson's first conf
dence with Moen Wilson had visited
his dying mother. She impaired. to
him secret. Nobody but Wilson.
and perhaps Moen, knew what that
secret was. AT any rate, young Will
son drove Moen with whip and spur,
and secured from him. on Moen's
sworn statement. $500 900 in Ave years.
Moen endeavored to free himself by
a lawsuit, but died In the witness
chair. AS he seemed about to dlvulge
the secret.
Wilson has now assumed the name
of Moen. He Is at the head OF several
large manufacturing concerns, and
appears to have plenty OF money. so
has Philip w. Moen, the son OF the
late Philip l.. Moen.
II have taken the name OF Moen be-
cause am entitled to It," rays Levi
Wilson Moen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
The Dark House
G. MANV1LE FENN!
G.. MANVHLE FENN!
Continued.

Continued.
me, miss? Oh, dear no.
"But your strength ought to be
saved for nights. / can't watch at
night get too sleepy; but l can
now, and I'll take your place"
DO you really wish it, miss"
Yes, please" said Katrine, firmly;
and the woman quietly left the room,
to take no walk, but to go up to the
chamber set apart for her use; and,
from long habit in catching rest when
it could be found, she threw herself
upon her bed, and was soon breathing
heavily, fast asleep.
In the adjoining room lay Lydia,
with her eyes closed, hour after hour,
but painfully awake. No sleep would
come to her weary brain, which seemed
to grow more terribly active as the
time rolled on. She told herself that
her love for Capel was madness. Then
hope tortured her with the idea that
he might turn to her, while her in
dignant maiden nature babe her for
get him and show more pride. But he
is poor" Hope seemed to say; Ibis
fortune is gone, and you are COM
paratively wealthy Wait, and he
will love you yet"
There was hopeful smile dawning
upon her lips as she softly left her
room and went down the stairs with a
feeling Of restful content in her
breast; and then her heart seemed to
stand still, and a horrible feeling of
self-reproach attacked her as she felt
that she hal left her post just as some
terrible crisis had been about to hap
pen.
For there, at the door, where she
had crouched in agony waiting to
know the great physicians verdict,
now stood Gerard Arts, gazing in as
he held it partly open.
Lydia was as If turned to stone for
the moment. Then the reaction came,
and she quickly ran to the door to lay
her hand upon Artists shoulder.
He turned upon her face distorted
with jealous rage; and then his
countenance changed, and, indulging
in malicious laugh, he drew to one
side, holding the curtain back, and
pointed mockingly to the scene within.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
FASHIONS FROM PARIS.
Hints OF Prevailing Style From over
the Sea.

Paris sends over the sea some time.
ly fashion notes.
Much OF the stylish black head.
gear this season is relieved by q
touch or more OF vivid color. Many
women are afraid TO venture upon
these distinct shades, and choose
those In pale or neutral tints, de-
gree OF dowdiness being frequently the
result OF that timidity. A rich orange
velvet, judiciously placed, and In
suitable quantity, looks remarkably
well on black hat or bonnet. while
lighter shades on beige, fawn, tan or
pale ecru are thoroughly Intellectual as
relief TO black.
A vivid red. bright and glowing
contrasts admirably, az we all know,
with black, yet many women to whom
IL would be striklngly becoming fear
70 venture upon II, and affect COM
promise by choosing garnet. mulberry,
mahogany. or some other sort OF dull
red; dowdyism, AZ aforesaid, being the
result. A certain artistic daring
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

derful, What house. That young
chap might very we'll be satisfied with
what he has got"
In this spirit the detective turned
his attention to the doctor, approach
ing him with bad feeling OF weak
ness, and not being satisfied with the
dictum Of the divisional surgeon.
He laughs at it, you see, SIR" said
Linnett, in the doctors consulting
room: but I'm bad"
Yes, yes; see what's the matter
with you, my man." said Heston. "Tn
soon set you all right"
'Lor,' what humbugs doctors are,"
said the detective, looking at his pre-
scription as he went away. 81 sup
pose must take this stun, though, be-
fore ! so and see him again"
Curious thing, nature" said Hes
ton, as son as the detective had gone;
that man thinks he's ILL and there's
nothing whatever the matter with
him. Fancy, brought on from hard
thought and work"
The doctor was wiser than the de-
tective thought: but in future visits
the latter obtained good deal of in
formation, among wht''h was the doc
tors theory that Ramo. the old Indian
servant, had not died entirely from
the struggle with Charles Pillar
1t was just about that time that
Gerard Arts swore an oath.
That old Mr.. Critic too Lydia's hand
gently between his, ana said, ten
derby:
mo, no, my child. You must not so,
l am very old, and If you were to go
HOW, it would be like taking the light
out of my life. l know ALL l am not
blind; but wait"
Lydia shook her head
IF you love him, my child, wait.
1t may be to save him, and you would
sacrifice yourself to do that"
And that Mr. Linnett went out of
the area of the great, gloomy house,
laughing to himself, and casting up
his total, as he termed it.
"Ha! ha! hal" he exclaimed only
to think of them knocking their heads
about here and there, and never SO
much as getting warm. Detectives are
all fools, so the public say. Blind as
bats. They want a better class of men. "
He treated himself to thoroughly
good cigar, and rolled out the blue
clouds of smoke as he strobe along,
wagging his umbrella behind him.
Always, through all these years.
running down rogues. What a temp
tation to a man to make a change and
go the other way! Million and half
o money, in shape as could be car
ried in a small black bag. Why, could
put my hand on it and go and set up
somewhere as a king, and never be
found out. Shall II"
1t was quite dark and Mr.. Linnett
took pair of handouts from his
pocket, and tucking his umbrella UNI
der his arm, playfully fitted them on
his own wrists.
NO" he said, they wouldn't look
we'll there"
To be Continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
CHAPTER XXVII.

One swift glance, and then, without
noticing Arts, Lydia glided into the
room.
She had seen her hope crushed, and
that she must never dream again of
that happy future. She had not slept,
but she had left her post, and while
she had been absent another had
stolen that last hope.
For, after lying sleeping calmly
and peacefully for an hour, Capel
heaved long sigh, and at last he
opened his eyes in quiet, dreamy
way, gazing at, but apparently not
seeing, Katrine, as she knelt there in
the light cast by the window.
Then she saw look of intelligence
come into his face, and he spoke in a
quiet and eager though feeble tone.
What is it? Why-why am here?
Don't-don't speak. Yes, l know.
Oh, Katrine, my love, my love-"
He raised his feeble arms till they
clasped the beautiful neck as she bent
down over him, and her head rested
upon his pillow, side by side with
his; her soft dark hair hid his pale
cheek, and he was whispering feebly
his words of gratitude, as Lydia slowly
advanced into the room, and, un-
noticed by either, she laid her soft,
white hand upon Katrine's shoulder,
gripping it with a nervous force of
which she herself was ignorant.
katrine started up flushed, her eyes
sparkling with light, and look of
triumph coming into her face as she
saw who was there.
Mr. Capels condition will not per-
NIT of this excitement" said Lydia, in
a cold, harsh voice. DIR. Heston g
orders were that he should be kept
quiet
That afternoon, when Mr. Critic
entered the library, he found plainly
dressed man awaiting him-a man
who, save that he gave the idea of hav-
ing once been a soldier, might have
passed for anything from a publican
to an idler, whose wife let lodgings
and made it unnecessary for him to
toll or spin.
Morning, sir. You had my card,
see. I've called about the attempt
made here the other night"
"Attempt?"
Yes, sir; the burglary"
How did you know there was an
attempt"
"Oh, we get to know a little, sir.
We're body of incompetent men that
every one abuses, but we find out a
few things a year"
You heard of this, them"
Yes; sir, and we were bit sur
prised that you didn't communicate
with us. Seems strange, sir"
Strange! yes, my man; but have we
not had horrors enough"
Yes, sir; but"
Well" said Mr.. Critic, impatiently,
you have heard of it, then? What do
you wish to do?"
See the place, sir. Who was It that
nearly killed that poor fellow?
How did you know that some one
did,"
Mr.. Critics visitor laughed a quiet
little laugh.
"Oh, We know. sir. He's horribly
bad
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
EDITORIAL

We wonder II people are ever going
20 learn that street-car conductors
have rights which the public is bound
10 respect. Bill Whitney had the I'm
pudence to ask Broadway conductor
TO stop at Houston street the other
day. OF course the conductor didn't
do 1t. so Bill jumped on while the car
vas going lickfty split. He landed all
right, and that might lave been the
end Of II, but long Init tippet that
he was wearing round his neck caught
On something or other about the car,
and Bill was dragged to Chambers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

Der amt no justice in dis world
anyway" said little Tommy Thomp-
kins as he came out OF the house WHIP
ing his eyes.
What's the matter, Tommy" in
quired a neighbor.
why, pa went an knocked nice
vase often the stand dis mornin' an
smashed 1t all ter pieces, an then
fused at ma fer havin 1t settin'
round In the way"
YES"
An then cause / broke a durn
little ole saucer at dinner he licked
tn stuffin' outen me fer bein' SO
careless. Ohio State Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16


mo, sir. was at the hospital this
morning, and they don't think he'h
live the day. He has let it all out"
Look here, my man, we are confus
ing Matters said Mr.. Critic.
Why, you've got a wounded man
here?'
Yes. There, my good fellow, sup
pose you must now all now"
Il suppose we must. sir" said the
officer, with grim smile. Strange
that you should so soon have another
trouble here"
But you have not told me your in
formant."
"Oh, there's no secret about it, sir,
Servant chap went to the bad, and
lost his character. Old friend of your
footman here who was killed. He picks
up with couple of regular cracks
men. and tells all he knows about the
house, and they put up the job"
Eyes, yes; see. Well?"
"They get in, and catch a Tartar;
for this chap was cut down by some
one here, and his mates got him away
to wretched hole, where the people
were so frightened that they gave in
formation to the police that man
was dying on their premises. Police
took him to the hospital and when he
found out how bad he was he made
clean breast of 1t all. That's it, sir.
Plain as A B c."
Mr. Critic sat looking at the officer
curiously.
do you think" he said at last,
that these men committed the other
robbery"
The detectives eyes twinkled, but
not muscle moved.
II should think it's about certain,
SIR"
Have you got the mans COM
panions?"
Eyes, sir, both of them, safe.
enough"
Then, as this man confessed one
thing, l dare say he will the other.
He is dying, you say?"
yes, sir; no doubt about it; not so
much from the sword-cut as from bad
health-drink, and the like"
Then he must be seen today at
once. man. We may get to know from
him where they have disposed Of the
treasure. Such a large sum-"
Eyes, SIR" said the officer, quietly,
taking out notebook. Now, don
you think, sir, you being a solicitor,
it would have been better to let us do
our work, and you do yours?"
What do you mean, sir?"
only this, sir, that here's another
thing. You've had a tremendous rob-
berry here before, and we've known no.
thing about it till this minute. when
you let 1t all out"
Mr. Critic gave his knee at impatient
blow.
Eyes, sir, you let it out. When did
it happen?"
"At the time of that terrible affair
in the mouse. You remember"
Yes, sir; l took good deal of
notice of it at the time. sir, but / had
nothing to do with the case. So lot
OF money was taken, them"
Mr.. Critic nodded.
oiI NV db iibCIty " ody 1lOlC.
Mr.. Capel would not have the search
made"
If you'll excuse me, sir, I'll give
you another look in. Perhaps tomor-
row you'll let me go over the place."
He went away hurriedly, and
straight off to the hospital, where he
had long interview with the sick
Nht TIT all s.xA-
from him that he could, before COM
PEELED by the poor wretch's weakness
to cease the inquisition.
"A tremendous big sum, eh?" said
the officer to himself II should like to
ve the finding of that They might
be bit generous to a man"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
CHAPTER XVIII.
Mr.. Preenham's Visitor.


There was a kind of civil war car
ried on at the old house over the nurs-
ing back of Paul Capel to health He
suffered much, but strong constitu-
tion and youth were fine odds in his
favor, and he recovered, after passing
the crisis rapidly and well.
And during those days Lydia suf-
fered a martyrdom, seeing, as she did,
how Katrine took advantage of Capel's
weakness to tighten his bonds.
The detective came as he had
promised, and saw the room and the
window, making notes and drawing
thereof, and then going to the news
at the back, where he satisfied himself
as to the means by which access had
been obtained.
The evidence of Paul Capel was
taken by magistrate at his bedside,
moved, and in due time the law melted
out its punishment upon the two Grim
inals left but the detective was not
at peace.
The officer, who boasted Of the name
OF Linnett, was very sleuth-hound in
his ways, and he came upon Mr.. Critic
at all manner of unexpected times
while he was waiting for Paul Capel's
return to health. and tried to get in
formation from him without avail.
Must have been a bit of imagination
Cd the old mans part" said Mr.. Lin
nett. Some OF these old fellows-half
cracked as rule-believe that they
are extremely rich. don't know.
though. Old boy was very rich, Won
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
MRS. CODY FOUND GUILTY.
Jury Decides She Tried to Blackmail
Jay Gould's Heirs.

Albany. N. Y. March 10.--Mrs. Mar
garet y. Cody. on trial for attempting
TO blackmail the heirs OF the late Jay
Gould. was found guilty last night.
The jury was out eight hours A rec
ommendation OF mercy was made.
Sentence will be pronounced today. II
is likely that Mrs. Cody will receive q
light penalty on account OF her age.
She claimed to have been married 70
Jay Gould.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
HIS APPREHENSION.

First boarder-The landlady is deep
ly interested in the war investigation
Second boarder--I hope she doesn't
contemplate the substitution of hard
tack and bacon for our present bill OF
fare. Puck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
AN AMBIGUOUS COMPLIMENT.

She-Mr. Daubster, the artist, tod
me | was as pretty as picture.
He-I hope he didn't mean one OF
his own pictures. Cincinnati En-.
quirer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

President Alfaro. Of Ecuador, has
issued a proclamation granting amnss-
ty to rebels who shall lay down their
arms within thirty days. Those not
complying with this proclamation will
be regarded an outlaws.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-05
LOWER RAPPAHANNOCK.
The Recent storm-Oyster interest,"
Religious Notes

IRVINGTON. VA. November 4.-(Spe-
cial)-The Weems-Line steamer Essex
uassed out the Rappahannock river on
Monday night just before the storm
swept down. The steamer could not turn
hack. 50 had 10 cross to the eastward
side Of the bay and proceed 10 Baltimore
on the voyage across, the seas were
continually breaking over her and smash
ed I'm several Of the saloon windows.
During the severe storm of Monday
night the walkways OF Burhan's and
Aull-Creek wharves We're completely
blown away. Only the pierheads now
remain.
The oyster planters Of the Rappahan-
mock are beginning TO see the advantage
of planting the small seed oysters, which
are bought in James river at "A low price
and planted in these waters. More have
been bought this year and planted in the
Rappahannock and It's tributaries than
FOR several years past.
Trap fishing along the Rappahannock
is nearly at an end The run OF trout
has ceased entirely and butterfish are
now the only nsh caught. Within a
month an the traps will be taken W.
The recent bad weather has caused
most OF the menhaden fishing steamers
10 "cut out" The Carriers Creek Fish
Guano Company whose works were de-
stroyed by fire this season, is still run
ming full force.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Rev.
Robert Thornton Marsh and Miss Lula
Parrot, the ceremony 10 take place No
vember 10th in the Baptist church OF
Bishopville, S. c., Of which Mr.. Marsh