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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04
A JUDGES EXPENSES.

"In this connection, said Chief JUS
tiee Peters OF Maine, Il will state my
own experience ! have been on the
bench continuously for twenty-five
years last May, and my salary, at first
$4,000 and since 1897 $4,000, has never
for u single year paid my years ex-
penses, or anywhere near IL. The
nearest It has ever come to making the
two ends meet was In 1874, the year
next after my appointment when my
expenses OF support were S4,il6. And
this sum did not include my house
rent q own my house,, but did include
house repairs, nor did II include taxes,
or expense Of board and travel when
at court away from home, nor money
paid for law books, nor gifts to friends
and relatives, excepting small current
charities. The next nearest to this
was In 1880, when my living expenses.
making the same exclusions OF deduc-
lions as before stated, were S4.759.
"rhe disparity In all other years OF
my occupancy of seat on the bench
between receipts and expenses were
greater than in the instance named.
And, while 1t may not be worth while
to expose the facts In detail. will say
in general terms that for the period
Of more than quarter Of a century
during which have been a member
OF the court, and wholly In the sery-
Ice OF the state, my ordinary living ex-
penses, not including any OF those
items enumerated above, exceed all the
amount OF salary received by me from
the state BY more than the sum OF
$50 900. And still am not aware that
/ am regarded BY my friends and
neighbors az living at all extravarant-
w Boston Globe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04

Canton, O.. April %. Mrs Anna c.
EeofSe was yesterday acquitted OF the
chaF&e OF numbering George u. SaNton.
She entered the court room ateonpan-
led hy her sister, Mrs. ST. Clair, and
Mrs Mi,ligan, u friend, Before the
verdict was read the court cautioned
the audience that there must be no
demonstration In spite OF that, ;herc
We're loud cheers as the clerk read the
verdict Of mot guilty" 4 score OF
women rushed to Mrs. George and
shook hvr hand, CONCENTRATIONS
Welc also extended IL her attorneys.
She Worked her way to the Jury box,
took each j0ryman by the hand and
save them a word and a nod of thanks,
Then he court said shv was dis
ehaE%rd aud released the jury,
lHe JlHN WAS out just - hours ami
- minutes and during that time -
ballots We're cast fhc preliminary
ball@ showed four favoriug a verdict
ot guilty ef murder IN the first degree
ana y1gmt lHrNmcn for a verdict OF not
sanity ar HcQuttal, There was no
break until the fourth ballot which
stood two for guilty and to for ac-
qutttIi. From ths on to the 20th
ballot the vote Nacillated from 4 for
guiliA aud s for aeQutttal to / for
guilty and II for aeQuittal, On the
I'D ballot all voted for aequittal.
\ number of women friends aud &C
QuaIntanccs called on Mrs, George In
the rarlor of the Conrad hotel and Il
number Of travelling men introduced
themselves and offered their congrat-
ulations. luryman Miller was ono of
the eallcrs and to him Mrs George OK,
pressed her Warmest thanks, saying
she had known him ms her stanch
friend from the first
a number of Congratulatory telc-
grams were delivered to her. She said
she would so to her old homo in Han
over today and visit her mother. Mrs.
lucia lGhrhart, for a few days. Then
she would return to Canton to gather
up her belongings and arrange for the
future. AS to the future she said she
had no definite plans ms yet. She had
been invited to go To the seaside for
an extended vacation during the sum
mer and she said she would probably
accept the invitation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

Madison, April %. In the senate
Senator McGillivray Thought 1t time
the anti-pass bill were passed and
moved that the senate rocede from the
amendment to which the assembly obs
jected and pass the bill, The senate
voted to adhere to its amendment.
The chair then re-appointed the old
conference committee, Senators l.amO-
reuX, Whitehead and koehr. The
Ecarne bill, browning that assessors
make reports to the railroad com.
missioner of extensions of railroads In
their districts came back from the as
Scmbly with some minor amendments
which were adopted During the past
year five logging roads were discov-
cred that had paiu no license money
The Green bill, oGs. for the vacation Of
three acres OF Milwaukee park lands
for belt line depot and which has
been q bone OF much contention be-
tween the Milwaukee senators, was
reported for passage but was killed,
The Green general fish and game bill
was passed. In the senate Wednesday
evening the orion bill, No. III, In
creasing the taxes of railroads $3a0,00D
annually was adversely reported by the
committee on railroads.
In the assembly Mr.. True was pre-
scented with dolls baby carriage and
doll In honor Of the passage Of his
marriage license bill. Among the
bills ordered To a third reading was
one giving the Green Bay rcformatory
100000 for improvements Senator
Stout's bill, 1865, allowing the assist
ant state superintendent travelling eX-
pcnses, was ordered to n third reading.
The substitute to the Nandercook bill,
402a, granting travelling expenses 10
he superintendent OF public property,
he deputies In the various capitol de-
partments and 10 the treasury agent,
caused a debate and was finally killed.
Mr.. Mosher voiced his opposition to
the S25. 900 appropriation for the Buff
falo exposition In 1901, but II went 10
Il third reading. Senate bills CON
Cured In were: 301 fkreutzer), per-
hitting villages to vote on whether
they shall establish kindergartens or
not and setting ASIDE 1-3 Of the liquor
license moneys In cities ~ the third
and fourth classes for kindergarten
purposes: 354, forbidding contracts for
state work to be let unless the con
tractors give bonds for the faithful ex-
ecution OF their work and TO save their
employers from loss. and 2l9 HAT
TOM, permitting army nurses 70 enter
the veterans home and also soldiers
who lived in Wisconsin al the time
Of enlistment. A bunch Of bils was
killed relating 10 salaries Of county
officers: also lot Of local fish meas
ures Mr.. Benson spoke for his bill
for uniform school text books. the
state to do the publishing, but Mr..
Williams declared the experiment an
utter failure In California only
state which had tried 1t.
The Weed bill, providing for the
condemnation 81 lands By electric rail-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04
NO PLACE FOR HIM.

4 thought 81 locating here" said
he newcomer. What sort Of climate
do you haye2"
Never changes from one years end
10 the other.
Then Il won't suit me, said the
newcomer, hastily.
Why asked the old settler, "be
You d physician"
No. am weather prophet. -
Town Topics
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04
CHAPTER TX.
a Mysterions Telegram.

Cawdor took rank among the most
stately homes Of England: It had been
originally one Of the grand Saxon
strongholds, one, too, which the Nor
mans had found hard to conquer
AS time wore on the round towers
and the keep fell into ruins-pietur-
esque and beautiful ruins. round which
the green ivy hung In luxuriant profu-
sion: then the ruins we're left stand
ing.
Little BY little the new place vas
built, not by any particular design;
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04
MRS, GEORGE is FREE
JURY ACQtlTS HER or CHARGE
OF MURDER.
AGREES ON 22c BALLOT

Twelve Men Out over ~ Hours
Spectators Cheer Lustily on An
hoNnrementof Nerditt--MrS, George
Expects to Spend the Summer at a
Sea Side Resort.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04

Madison. April 2S.-The Wisconsin
legislature has practically concluded
ill., work for this session though II
viii meet again next week 10 clear up
the odds and ends and await the &C
ton or the governor on measures Of
importance. Besides numerous bills
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04

way companies, was concurred in. as
was also the Baxter bill, appropriating
SS1looo 10 the state penal and charita-
Die institutions: and Stout's, providing
travelling expenses for certain clerks
in the office OF the superintendent OF
public instruction, The speaker app
pointed for the conference committee
on the ant-pass bin Me&srS. True,
Catlin and ButtleS.
Douglas Island news., 1899-01-18
THE JUNEAU COURT HOUSE.

Win Be Completed by Hay and the Next Term
 oi Court Will be Held in the New Building.
 The new Juneau court house k to be finished by the first of next May. The government appropriated SlO,ooo for the building and 5000 for fire proof vault. which amount ought to put up decent building Public buildings are generally constructed under the super vision of the supervising architect at Washington. and when such iS the case, it takes all the way from five to forty years tO secure the construction and completion of most any kind of a structure. but an exception is made in the Juneau court house and its con structiou is placed in charge of the At- torney General of the United States. Mir. Frank Grygla, a special agent of the general land office. has been sent to Juneau to put up the court house and work on the same will not drag, but it will be pushed to an early completion, so that it may be occupied at the next term of court.
 Fresh meat always on hand at Fast berg ,E Johnson's.
 An original poem and much local matter is unavoidably crowded out
Douglas Island news., 1899-01-18
They Ate and We're Terry.

The Misses Gertrude and Catherine Spear. the popular school teachers of Douglas Island, gave a dinner to some of their pupils at the residence of the former near the Mexican stamp mill, last Sunday. The invited guests were Anna Mccormick. Lizzie McKenna, May Hampton and Esther Crofts.
 Fresh Eggs a speciality at EaStbcrg X J0hnsou'S.
Douglas Island news., 1899-01-18
4 Grand Ball.

Prof. Miller. of Douglas City. will give grand ball in Omau's hall next Wednesday evening. and it will be the "swell" party of the new year. Professors Miller. Fulmcr and Fremont will furnish the music. If you want an evenings real genuine enjoyment, you better go. See the hand bills and the frtheruotice in our next issue.
 Candy. Nuts and Fruits. and thc best cigars in town at EaSthcrg & John sons.
Douglas Island news., 1899-01-18
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF ALASKA.

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA
 Govcmor-John C. Brady: private secretary. Mrs. Gertrude Knapp.
 l.. $. Judgc-C. $. Johnson
 |. $. Attoncy-R Robert A. Friedrich.
 Assistant District AttoT"y-Alfrrd j. Daily.
 District Clcrk-AIbort D. Elliott
 Deputy Clcrl-Joscph J. Rogers
 L. S. Marshal-,J. M. Shoup.
 Surveyor Gcucral-W. l.. Distm.
 Rcgister-John W. Dudley.
 Rrccivcr-R0swell Shelly.
 Court Iutcrprctcr-Gcorg" ku~tro- mctinoH.
 Commiosioncrs-C. ". Tuttlc. Sitka: John I.Ostrandcr, Juneau: Fred P.Tus- tin. Port Wrangcl; L. E. Woodward. Unalaska; Phillip Gallagher. Kodiak: John |. Smith. Dyca; W. J. Jones. Cir clc City; Chas. II. lsham, Umga.
 Deputy Marshals-W. II. McNair. Sitka: Edward <. Stalry, Juneau: W. D. Grant, Fort Wraug"l: Edward (. Hascy, iadiak Lewis L. Bowers. Uuga; J. (. Blaine. UuaIaska: r. M. Cauton Circle City: Josias M. Tanner. Dyca; John MrEl hruy. Douglas City: Neil (. Nawtcr. SI. MiChacls
 Deputy Internal Revenue Collrctor- W. (. Pcdlar
 Educational Sheldon Jackson
 Assistant Agcut-William Hamilton. Supt of SchoOls-W. A. Kelly.
 CUSTOMS OFFICERS.
 CoIIcctor-J. W. Iycy.
 Special Drputy-W. r. Mcbride
 Deputy and mSportor-Wm. Mill more and (. l.. Andrews.
 Deputy ColIcCtOrs-IOScph Almcut Fort WrHngcl; F.. M. NmSlyck. Mary Island: W. C. Thomas, Kodiak: C. W. Caton. Cooks Inlet: T, F.. Holmes. Ka- rink: J. F. Sinuot. Unga; J. ?. Word Unalaska: F.. Y. Hatch. St. Michacls, ChaS. Smith. Circle City: John (. Ten. ny. Juneau.
 Inspectors at JmcaU-Loriug K. Al. ans. Harry Minto and John k. Auldm. Inspectors at Fort WranUrl. Edward UofStad. $. l.. Adams. Geo. J. Smith. r.. l.. Hunter. Wm. Denny
 Inspectors Ahoat-J. $. Slater $. F. Hodges, l.. II. Lovcioy. Edgar Grim. When you do your trading ask the if he advcrtiscS in the News. and if he don't and refuses to, don't go there again.
 Mr.. P. R. McGuire leaves to-day ov tomorrow for the Porcupiuc mining .Ouutry
Douglas Island news., 1899-01-18

J. C. Mcdonald and C. II. Stevens made us a visit last Saturday. Ut is pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity"
 During the recent storm the attend aucc at the public school near the Mex jrau mill dwmdlcd down to three pu- pills. The teacher was in state of su- pr,me disgust.
 Mr.. IuSIry of Juneau has been ell gagged to assist in closing out the Frank Bach stock of general merchandise. IIr io a competent man and goes at things in very business like manner.
 Rev. Loyal l.. Wirt'S Defense.
 Ns previously yamouuccd. the Rev. Mr.. Wnf delivered sermon at the Congre- gationaI church last Sunday evening, during the course of which. he replied 10 the criticisms that some of the mem bcr~ of the church jndulg"d in against him. His remarks upon this part of the discourse were clothed in diplomatic language. in a vein that indicated tn at the speaker felt deeply wronged by d few of the members who should have been loyal to him. That he had made some mistakes. he did not deny. but claimed that the church members are by duty bound to condoue slight errors and give him credit for purity of motive. 70 extend tohim this much charity, was in his ease a christian duty. His invo. cations were full of fervor and he did not forget to pray for those whom he thought had so thoughtlesaIy done him great wrong. We think Bro. Wirt made very good defense and that the sermon of last Sunday night will bring forth good fruit.
 The Guild.
 St. Luke's Guild held the first meet ing of the year at Mrs Beutley's, last Thursday afternoon. Jan. l2. Election of officers was held. and the following members were elected to office: Pres.
Douglas Island news., 1899-01-18
The Guild.

St. Luke's Guild held the first meet ing of the year at Mrs. Beutley's, last Thursday afternoon. Jan. l2. Election of officers was held. and the following members were elected to office: Pres, Mrs. Bentley: Vice Pres, Mrs. Falcon pr: Secy. Mrs. Shepard: Treasurer, Mrs. Johnson. Bylaw No.3 3 was elimi- mated from the rules and regulations Hereafter absent members will not be fined. The Guild has been quite sue. cessfuI since it's organizations and starts in the new year with good balance in the treasury. The patronage and kind ly feeling extended to them has been most heartily appreciated by the mem hers, and they all hope another sue resSful year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-31
First Postage stamp.

The following is an extract from n
letter from Col. +. S. Pursell of Logan
who left few weeks ago to take
charge Of the mail service for the army
of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, at Military sta
tion No. 20, Bucna Vista, Cuba. The
letter bears the date of Jan. II, and
says:
This was the first day my office
was open to the public. Maj. Russell
Il Harrison was my first customer. He
had previously asked me rs a special
favor to be allowed TO purchase the
first stamp and mail the first letter lie
was here bright and early this morn
ing to claim the favor | had promised
him. His letter was to his wife. and
Endorsed on the envelope a certificate
as follows:
"'This certities that Mai Russell b..
Harrison mailed this the first letter re-
ceived at Military Station no. %, Bue.
ma Vista, Cuba.
IF. s. Pursell. Agent in Charge
II also gave him certificate show
ing that he had bought the first stamp
sold at this station.
IF you think for moment that |
am not doing land office business
here you will have n different idea
when tell you that the receipts of my
office to-day were over 81 800.
I'm the ship IN which | came over to
Havana from Tampa was quite a
crowd of Americans. besides 4 number
Of Cuban refugees. Among the pas
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-31
For the Angler.

Fish are easily caught by the use OF
a new spring hook, comprising a single
piece of wire bent to form a spring al
the center, with barbed hooks at the
ends, the latter being crossed when the
hook is set and spreading apart when
taken by the fish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-31
Test For Insanity.

"Most people imagine" said local
nerve specialist to New Orleans
Times Democrat reporter, that doe
tors have some infallible test by which
they can detect insanity Immediately.
OF course, that's all nonsense. There
are many odd methods of diagnosing
such cases. however. In locomotor
ataxia the patient can not walk with
his eyes shut. In incipient paresis there
is difficulty in articulating particular
letters. and one famous scientist used
to make his patients say national in
telligencer.' A man with an incipient
case of the disease can't pronounce
these words distinctly to save his soul.
Another very eminent practitioner en-
ployed truly rural for the same pur-
pose. IL you have paresis | would adj
wise you not to try to say truly rural
at least not in company.
THE knee-jerk" test is well known
to physicians. To apply it the legs are
crossed and sharp blow struck just
below the knee of the limb that is
swinging loose. If the subject is all
right there will be a prompt reflex ac-
ton; in other words, his foot will fly
up in spite of all efforts to keep it
quiet. If not there is something wrong
and that reminds me of tragic Incl
dent which occurred in southern
court not many years ago. A man was
being examined for insanity, and one
or the lawyers made the experts the
butt of a great deal of ridicule. He
scoffed particularly at the knee jerk
test and asked to have it applied to
himself. There was no reflex action.
and the fact had a powerful effect on
the jury, especially as the lawyer hap
pened TO be man of brilliant attain
ments. After the trial was over he got
to thinking about the matter. and in
spite of his skepticism concluded to
submit to a thorough private examina-
ton. 1t was made and discovered un-
deniable signs Of locomotor ataxia.
booming him to certain and linger-
ing DEATH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-31
Two sides to the Question.

The Rev. DR.. Fourthly was lectur.
ing his daughter mildly for the way
in which she had spent the evening.
''You devoted the whole three hours
to playing dominoes, did you, Miller
he asked.
Eyes. father"
"Do You think you are any the better
for it?'
mo, except that l have had a pleas
ant evening"
"But the time has been wholly vast
ed DominOes may not be an objec,
tionable game in itself, my daughter,
but it is a species of dissipation
Il dare say yau are right, father.
Was anybody here while l was away?''
Eyes. Or. Goodman was here. He
went away just before you returned"
How did you occupy the evening p
"Well. we discussed infant baptism,
l think. the whole time"
did either of you convince the
other?"
"Of course not"
''Then you dssipatcd the whole
evening on infant baptism, without
any result whatever, while won thir-
teen games Of dominoes. Is there any
thing to eat. father? / am hungry
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-31
Music and the Hair.

1t is not generally known that music
has an effect on the growth of the
hair. Certain music prevents the hair
from falling, according to one scient-
list, while other kinds have disas-
trous effect. Composers lose their hair
like ordinary artists, but composers
who perform their own work on the
piano always have luxurious locks.
Wind instrument. especially the
cornet and troml ne, are fatal to
heavy heads of HAIR. The violoncello
and harp keep the hair in pretty well,
but the flute cannot be depended upon
A number of pianists, including
Paderewski, are cited by scientist in
confirmation of this theory. 1t has not
yet been decided what particular Key
is most favorable for the prevention OF
bald state. Possibly good rule for
a musician to follow when he finds his
hair coming out would ba to- stop
playing.
Iolstoi never uses whip. when driv-
ing. Il talk to my horses,'A be says; Il
don't beat Them"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-31
THE CHILDREN IN HOLLAND.
A PEEP AT THE LITTLE ONES
WHEN PLAYING.
How One Little Fellow Told What He
Would lie When He Became
Man---CouId Mimic
IL Not Talk.

Wandering through the crooked
streets Of the little fishing village OF
Schevenlnge, from which the famous
Dutch watering place takes its name
writes n tourist, / heard merry shouts
of laughter issuing from a garden in
closed by high walls. The gate was
open and ! peeped in. My curiosity
was rewarded by one Of the sweetest
sights ever witnessed. About twenty
little Dutch maids ana lads, their ages
varying from three to six years, were
enjoying a game of tag" while n lit
tie attendant of about twelve years
stood by, busily knitting while she
watched them A bell sounded. They
all fell in line behind the little knitter
and walked demurely two by two in
a serpentine line around the garden
and disappeared in a long hall, at the
door Of which each child took off it's
little wooden shoes and held them in
one hand behind its back.
In the meantime the principal came
out and invited me by signs to enter.
In the hall | noticed the little sabots
laid in an orderly manner side by side.
There were three halls In this kinder
garten. In each were fifty children
between the ages of three and six
years, the girls in gowns to their
ankles, held out in ballon-fashion with
haircl0th pettlcoats, little white
shawls pinned over the shoulders, and
caps covering their stranght, yellow
locks.
At this free Kindergarten the chill
dren Of the iisherfolk, many of them
fathers, derive all care and attention.
They are taught by the same methods
used in Germany. All seemed bright
and happy. In one room they were
singing quaint little nursery rhymes
about boats, so one little fellow made
me understand by walking across the
iloor, rolling like n sailor and then
going through the motions Of rowing
n boat and pulling in nets. He. with
great glec, made me understand that
he would be a fisherman when he was
80 big" stretching up his arms and
smoking an imaginary pipe. This
amused the children so much and made
them shout ana laugh so loud that the
teacher was obliged to send them to
their seats ana end the fun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-31
TIL Fever In the Maintains

i was travelling through the noun.
tains of West Virginia last week.
said a drummer to "Star" reporter.
"and, driving to a store, l opened I'D
conversation with the merchant on
politics before introducing my goods.
What do you think about the ex.
pansion feverr | asked.
Wall. now, | sure am glad yo' axed
me about tibet thing. Maybe yo' can
give me some points. Do yo' all hev
1t in Washington
- oh. yes; We have 1t bad,' I re-
piled. wondering what the man meant.
"'Wall. we hain't got but one case.
That's nv wife. Thar hain't no doc
tor 'ceptin' hoss-doctor hyar, an he
lowed it might be dropsy. But her
fut has expanded till that amt room
for much else under the table, an I'm
pow'ful glad yO' all know sumethin'
bout it. Expansion fever, thet's Just
1t. Do y0' all know any cure for tips
when | explained what l meant he
was so angry could not have sold him
gold dollars for fifty cents EACH
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-31

sengers in our cabin were the widow,
daughter and son of the great Cuban
leader, Garcia. who died a few weeks
ago in Washington. They were bring
ing back to Cuba the remains of an.
other daughter who recently died at
Townsville, Ga, where she had been
in the vain endeavor to regain her
health. The presence of these diStin-
guished people caused quite a degree
of interest among the other passengers.
The Americans especially were inter-
ested, and a desire to offer sympathy to
the family grew until finally it was de-
cided that it would be the appropriate
thing to do. | was asked to head the
crowd, and make the necessary re-
marks, which | did. "-Cincinnati En-
uuirer.