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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
David w, Ross.


The Chicago Record Herald thus
records the success of rising son of
Mineral Point:
"In David W. Ross, recently appointed
purchasing agent of the Illinois Central
Railroad company, Chicago has an example
of what an energetic and Industrious young
man from the country can accomplish in the
service of great corporation. Mr. Ross
came from Mineral Point, Wis, TO Chicago
age. He had lived at Mineral Point, where
he was born, up 10 that time, and was
graduate OF the high school in his native
town. In FIVE months he completed a course
at "A local business college, and entered the
service OF the Illinois Central railroad as
stenographer in tho telegraph department.
he Chicago College Of Law offered an 0p-
porJunity for study at night and Mr.. Ross
was a student there in the classes Of 1889
and 1890, and later in 1898 and 1894 While
he was studying law he also joined a Chau-
taqua study circle and read On the literary
and social questions of the day. That he
was pr hCient in the technical work OF stem
ography and saw clearly how IL could be
made valuable stepping stone is evidenced
by his rapid advancement After year
and two months in the telegraph department
he was promoted to the position of secretary
TO the general superintendent in May, 1889
In september of the same year the general
manager made Ross his secretary. In DC
tOber, 1891, he became secretary to the late
} ohm Dunn, the veteran assistant to the
president, and much of the time was en-
ployed directly by the chief executive Off
Ger. In september 1892, he was made sec
Rotary of John T, Harahan ce-president of
the Illinois Central. In March, 1898 ne was
appointed chief clerk of Mr. Harahan's de-
partment, which position he held up to his
appointment to his executive position.
Mr.. Ross is treasurer OF the Railway ard
Telegraph Operators Political League OF IL
linOis. He married Miss Adele B. billiard OF
Memphis, Tenn, IN 1898, and res des at the
Chicago Beach hotel. Gov. Yates appointed
& m n IN St a no 10
one of the youngest of the governors colon
els
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1901.
Unless something extraordinary oc

Unless something extraordinary oc-
ours to change the even course Of
events the question of tariff taxation
will be leading Issue in the next
congressional elections. The force Of
circumstances has settled to great
extent the currency question; while the
great trust evil, which many believe
has come into existence sort of sup
plement to the system of so-called pro-
lection, demands attention Whetb-
or the trusts can be regulated or abol-
ished by law may be n debatable
question; but it Is plainly evident that
tax laws which fostcr and promote
the evils of the trusts can and ought
TO be repealed. Congressman Bah
cock is trying to have the Republican
party take stand for tariff reduction
with a view to limiting the powers Of
the great steel trust. But 1t seems
hardly possible for him to carry his
point. For forty years the tendency
Of the Republican party has been
towards higher and higher seaboard
taxes. Every attempt within the party
to check this tendency has ended In
dismal failure. While Mr.. Babcock' =
task seems hopeless he ought to sue
coed, however, MS the time for II revolt
against the policy Of restrictive tariff
taxation Is NJ hand. The duty Of the
Democrats Is to strengthen themselves
In their old position for commercial
freedom, A tariff for revenue only,
levied so NJ TO afford the least posi-
BILE prosecution or encouragement to
trusts IL policy which the American
people will adopt sooner or later; and
the sooner the better.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
Memorial Sunday.

Tho George II. legato Post and
Woman's Relief Corps attended in u
body Trinity Episcopal church on
Sunday morning, the time and place
designated for the annual sermon.
This was delivered by Rev. M. Chase,
Rector, and his subject was "Ihe
ChnoniZAtion Of Life.h lie traced the
history Of ecclesiastical canonIaation,
and went on TO speak In u broader
sense of concentrations. Of service and
sacrifice, of the consciousness of full
filled duty, and Of the just and impair
tial verdict of history, showing how
that men misunderstood and rcVilod
in their day may be canoni2od In time
among the worlds worthless and beno-
factors. The speaker found many
historical examples to Illustrate this
point, which he applied TO the case Of
tho veterans, whose services and sac
rihces wero never appreciated more
than NJ this this time. For history, he
said, Ia always coming and il just,
and IL brings It's cauoni2ation for all
true and noble service, Tho preacher
paid Just tribute TO the women, who
suffered as heroincs and patriots dur
ing the war, and said, Today we hon
or them among the worlds worthless,
The church was beautifully decorated
with flags and cut rlowors, under the
direction of the Daughters Of the
King. The vested Choir was out In
full force and advanced it's reputation,
The oilertory was ~ quartctte, ilnely
rendered by Dra. Clomentson and
FawSes and Mcssrs. parmoly and
Nickcrmun, of the vested choir, The
church was crowded,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
The Recent Robbery

Of the bank at Mineral Point by cx-
pert burglars suggests the necessity
Of system of surveillance in this
country of the known criminals. The
most of these burglars are known to
some officials in some of the cities
When absent from home or their
wonted haunts, their course should be
reported as in the case of storms, A
signal service to warn of approaching
burglars might be organized. The
insurance companies, the banks, aud
the public should cooperate to keep
track of these known desporadoes.
The burglar-proOf safe is no longer
safe. 1t simply enables the burglar
more easily to find whore the money
is. Madison DemONrNt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
COBB.
To The Iowa County Democrat.

To The Iowa County Democrat.
Rev. d. M. Sinclair delivered the
baccalaureate sermon to the gradual
ing class of our high school last Sun
day evening, to very large audi
ence. 1t was a very fine effort indeed.
Our creamery is booming. Farm
ers and patrons are we'll pleased with
the present management, as they get
all there is in it,.
Our carpenters are very busy now.
Mrs. Lois Russell, of Eau Claire,
national organizer of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union, will
lecture at M. E. church June l, at
1880. Also at the Advent Christian
church Sunday morning, at eleven
o'clock. All are cordially invited to
attend the services. BY Order Com.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30

VIC ihbI, anu NoBiSbch S''h oSpOi'N
upon a strange character who, under
the name of II. G. Winters, had been
around Mineral Point for several
weeks, but was supposed to have left
town a day or two before the robbery.
1t was learned that on Saturday
morning he boarded the south bound
train at Jonesdale and got off at
b lanchardville; but further trace of
him could not be found until Monday
evening, when word was brought in
that he was seen east Of town, and
Marshal Ovit2 and John Kim, Jr.,
the out and arrested him, just inside
went city limits.
Winters, or rather Jelleff, which is
his real name, claimed to be in search
of employment AS barber, roomed at
Ed. Millard's, on Hoard street, and
took his meals at the City Hotel. In
grove not far from Millard's was
found the stump from which the sap
ling used in the ladder was cut, and
the cleats on the ladder were evident
ly made from binders of bundles of
shingles, and there had been II num-
Der of these binders at Millard's
place and some were missing.
On Tuesday the prisoner was taken
before Justice Kuelling for eXamina
! tion, but an attorney, j. II. McCrary,
of Fond du Lac, 'Or whom the prison
or had telegraphed, not arriving,
the hearing was set for Wed nesday,
June b. The prisoner has been iden-
titled rs Stewart Jellef by parties
who knew him by that name at Ripon,
his former home. The following dis
patch from Ripon throws some light
on his past history:
RlpON, Wis, May 2S.-Stewart Jelletf who
has been arrested at Mineral Point on sus-
| pcOn Of being implicated In the robbery Ui
the First National bank of that city, is the
son Of n well known insurance man OF this
city. lie was In Chicago when last heard
from, but he has not written To his relatives
IN Rpon forscvcra months lie was on trial
In fon du Lac some time before he went TO
Chicago charged with having broken into
the drug store Of Il j, burnside Of this city,
He was released at that time, however, the
evidence against him not being strong enough
to convict, The testimony Of j. IT, Winter, of
Milwaukee, n relative of JcllcHs, is believed
to have materially assisted in his acluttal.
Whom arrested, it Is supposed that rather
than give his right name Jeler gave anolher
than his right name, and said 1t was Winter.
thinking most naturally Of the name Of II
relative.
Attorney j. II. McCrary, of Fond
du Lac, who it Is said defended Jelleif
on his former trial, arrived in Miner
al Point Tuesday evening and re-
manned here until Wednesday noon,
looking after the case.
There are great many rumors
in regard to the robbery, some of them
with, and more without foundation.
Everything will be thoroughly stIted
and it is hoped that the facts will be
brought out.
The bank opened mp ut Q o'clock on
Saturday morning, the usual hour,
and continued to transact IS business
without interruption. They will oc-
cupy the Fire Company building
while the vault Is being rebuilt,
The loss is covered by insurance in
y IA.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
FirSt-ClaSS Livery
GEO. {. & GEO. ". BROWN

have lately added to their livery some
fine new Rubber-tire rigs and good
horses, and are fully prepared to fur
nish hrst-class turnouts To all.
Prompt attention given to business
and careful drivers furnished when
desired. They make n specially of
Stylish turnouts for Weddings, Par
ties and other purposes.
PHONE NO. lul.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30

We positively carry the
largest stock in Southwest
Wisconsin. All who visit our
store know this to be fact,
and our purchasers are from
near and far. Here you will
find Wall Paper in all pat
terms, in all shades, and at all
price. Our figures are rea-
sonable on all grades of
paper, and you can find just
what you want by looking
over our stock.
We have a large line of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK ROBBED.
Vault and Safe Broken Open by Powerful Explosives and About
$4,000 in Gold Coin and Paper Currency Carried Away.
Time Lock Stopped at o'clock but the Robbery was Not
Discovered Until After O'clock Saturday Morning.


Last saturday morning III was ais
covered that the vault and the safe
which contained the funds of the
First National Bank of Mineral
Point had been blown open and a
large amount Of moneY-over $25 200
in gold coin and paper currency
carried away. william O. Clark,
who lives at the foot of High street,
came up town at 4:20 a. m. When
opposite the bank he noticed that the
front door was open, and looking in
he saw that the door Of the vault had
been broken open and the walls OF the
vault badly cracked. He gave the
alarm, and p. Allen, Jr., Chas. w.
McIlhon, +. T.. Hanscom, aud other
officers OF the bank, and Henry Ovitz,
the city marshal, were notified by
telephone and otherwise. Mr.. Allen,
vault, and he found that the safe had
been blown open and the bulk Of its
contents stolen. The building Is
Of stone and was built many years
ago. The roof IL OF wood and it has
II large attic. The burglar, or bur
glars, had entered through the roof,
pear the northwest corner Of the
building, by pulling off few shin
giles and making an opening through
the shcetlng, which was done by Dor
ing number Of holes close together
with bit or auEer. Once In the attic
the arched brick work over the vault
was picked and nn entrance gained to
the vault, the door forced and u mine
laid, which being exploded wrecked
the vault and blow the safe wide open.
There was n very large store of mon
ely, but all Of it was not carried off ;
which would seem to Indicate that
there were not many concerned In the
robbery. The time-lock bad stopped
ut one O'Clock, and few persons re-
port that they heard some kind of an
explosion Mt about that time; but it
was not heard in the Immediate neigh
borhood, and nobody's suspicious
were aroused sufficient TO give the
alarm, which was but natural In
this manufacturing and mining town,
explosions are of rather common oc-
curroncc.
In and about the building were
found numerous articles used by the
robbers, There were grain sacks,
carriage side curtains, lap robes,
n crow bar and also II ladder Of very
peculiar construction, being an oak
saplng, upon which were nailed cleats
Of Pine one inch thick, two inches
wide and from four to eight inches
long all nailed lcngthwise on the
sapling, except one at the top, which
was nailed crosswise, and served to
keep the ladder from turning when set
mp against the wall. by means of
this ladder it Is supposed that the
robbers climbed to the roof Of the
building.
Immediately upon the discovery of
the robbery, authorities throughout
the county and state were notified by
telephone aud telegraph; and several
parties started out in pursuit in diff
fcrout directions, but without finding
robbers or booty.
On Saturday detectives came out
from Chicago and went to work on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30

Many Republican newspapers take
issue with Congressman Bahcock in
regard to his proposed new departure
on the tariff question; and some
whose original editorials were in for
mer times written 10y the Home Market
club actually rail at Mr.. Babcock and
his measure. Rational views in re-
gard to federal taxation are evidently
not to their liking,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
A Rare Opportunity

is offered to secure n beautiful home
In Mineral Point, Ii is located with
in five minutes walk of the business
portion of the city, near the park
VIII be sold at n bargain, Inquire
of The Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30

The above is the "Quick Meal" Trade
Mark. If YOU want to see the little "Quick
Meal" chick get a quick meal, put it close
to your eyes and your nose on the cross
%. Look ut it that way steadily for
minute and you will see the chick make a
"Quick Meal" of the bug. People who
use "Quick Mea" know how to cook a
meal quick and eat it in comfort. "Ouick
Meal Stoves look well, cook well, bake
well and last well. They could not be
made better at any price. Their immense
sale is due to their merjts--to nothing else.
FoR-sALE BY
J.J. PENHALLEGON
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-30
For Sale,

Four or five young Short Horn
bulls all large enough for use. In
quire of John Knight, Mineral Point
CITY.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
Ii HUNG CHANG
IS SERIOUSLY I'LL
Physicians Say Great China
mans Life Hangs by
a Thread

Peksn, March ILL Hung Chang Is
seriously III, and his physician says his
life hangs by a thread.
Prince Ching and Earl Ii seem to
think that by spreading rumors OF the
courts unwillingness 30 return TO
Pekin unless this or that thing Is done,
they can influence the deliberations Of
the ministers of the powers. AS mat
ter Of fact according to reliable re-
ports from Sian Flu, the imperial per-
sonages are extremely uncomfortable
at Sian Flu, where they live in the
house of the governor. which is only
a small structure. French mission
aries who have Just returned here from
Sian Flu believe the empress dowager
would bring the court back to Pekin on
the first offer of the allies having as
a basis the removal of the troops ex-
cept the legation guards.
The foreign ENJOYS will not hold a
general meeting until tomorrow, owing
10 the absence of Al. Pichon, the French
minister at Pao Ting Flu.
Gloom has been cast over the en-
tire American command by the death
of Capt. Richard B. Paddock, OF the
Sixth United States cavalry, at Tien-
Tsin, who died Saturday Of pneumonia
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
DIED

HAYEs.-On March s. 1901, Howard
NJ. Hayes, aged 29 years.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend his funeral.
from the residence of his father-in-
law. Patrick Fahey. Clayton and Beach
streets, on Tuesday morning, March 12.
1901. at 9 O'Clock. High mass at st.
Pauls Church. lnterment at New-C
thedral Cemetery. Please omit flowers.
ROGERS-At "Boothhurst." New Castle.
Del, ON Friday, March s, 1901 Eugene
Rogers, aged 81 years
MAHLE.-At Bear Station. Del, ON Sat
urday, March Q, 1901, BENJAMIN IL.
Mahle, aged months
Relatives and friends OF the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral.
from the residence of his parents, William
III. and Annie NJ. Mahle. on Tuesday
morning at $50 o'c'oc'-. I-tcrment White
Clay Creek Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
Philadelphia Ind READING RaiIway
{ Wilmington Division)

lAllmlnkLun DlNAel0nsN
Timetable In effect March ., 1901.
Trains leave Wilmington French Street
Station) for Elsmerc Junction, Mont
chanin, Winterthur Guyencourt. Gran
ogue. Cossart. Chadd's Ford Junction,
PocopsOn. West Chester, Embrecyille,
Mortonviile. Coatesville and intermediate
stations. daily except Sunday. AT I35 a.
m; daily 2l5 and 45O y. m. Sunday only,
SOC a. m
For Waynesburg Junction. Clverson
and intermediate stations, daily except
Sunday. at 735 a. m daily 2.l5 and 450
p. m. Sunday only at SOC a. m.
For Joanna. Birdsboro, Reading and in
ltermedlate stations, daily. except Sunday,
az rs a. m. and 2l5 p. m. Sunday only
lat SOC a. m. and 2l5 d. m.
atlantic City Dvislonl
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut street
wharf and South street wharf, for Allan
tic city.
Week days-Express. 9 a. m. Saturdays
lonly) /, 2, 4. 8, l.l5 p. m. Accommodation.
a. M. $50 y. m. Sundays express, 9. 10
Leave Atlantic City Depot-Week days
Express. 7S5. 3. lois a. m. 250 $50 D. m.
Accommodations, sos a. m. fO5 p. m.
days-EXpress, 1915 n. m, $50 80 p.
m. Accommodation-Il a. m.. f.05 p. m.
Parlor cars on an express trains.
Leave Philadelphia.
For Cape May and Ocean City-Week
ldays-9 IS q. m. ans p. m. Sundays j.
n. m. South street. a. m. Additional for
lCpne May-Week davs. D. m
For Sea Isle city-Week days only-9. 70
a. m. p. m.
leaves New York O-iberty street, $40 p.
Leaves Atlantic city $50 a. m.
detailed timf tables at ticket offices
referred TO the ticket agent at the sta
Nv. C. BEsLER. Gen SUPERINTENDENT
,kDsON J. WEEKS. Gen. Pass Agent.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Service over the body Of Mrs. Mary
Williamson was held at noon on sat
urday in st. Clements Episcopal
Church. Philadelphia.
Register Cfossan this morning
granted letters testamentary on the es-
Tipka.
During the Winter the nurses of
the training school Of the Homeopathie
Hospital have taken a course OF prac-
tlcal lessons in massage, the instructor
phia.
while attempting to board a car
az Eighth and Market streets. Mrs.
Elizabeth Hum. aged "a years. of No.
ivl4 Adams street. fell backward and
Was seriously injured.
Although the General Assembly
has passed the bill allowing the pari,
commission to borrow $50 900. il wiil
ye necessary for Council to sanction
she loan by a two-thirds vote
Two lottery tickets, bearing the
date OF August q. 1853, OF the Grand
consolidated Lottery, of Delaware.
were found by worlulen tearing down
.he storenouse No. 306 Market street.
Bishop Monaghan will lecture in
tne Opera House on Sunday evening.
March II.
This evening the Baptist Young
Peoples Society will hold a rally in
Emmanuel Baptist Church, In Chester
Members Of the Weccacoe Fire
Company have donated $25 to the Della
ware Hospital fund.
1T is said that James L.Springer
ticket agent at the French street sta
tion OF the p. W. a B. railroad. will
be appointed 20 ill the vacancy in the
Police Commission which occurs on
May by the expiration Of the term OF
w. NJ. Pyle.
Mrs. Anna Carter. an inmate Of the
hcme Tor Aged Women, Is dead.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
SOLDIERS CLAIM TOTAL $4,000
Members Of Delaware Regiment Had Filed
GO Claims at NOOa

Members Of the National Guard Of
Delaware are working earnestly TO
have refunded the fines collected from
them from April p to August l6, 1898.
The amount involved Is about 1886 600
and until to-day about coo members OF
the regiment had filed thair claims.
The men are confident OF having the
money returned to them. Il having
been determined by the government
that a one man court In time of peace
is an illegal body. This was the ease
while the Delaware Regiment was in
camp IN Middletown, and IL is TO re-
cover the money collected from them
while there that the present agitation
has been started.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
LOVE CLAIMS DAMAGES
Alleges That Detective Yarns Caused nim
1000 Lass

Superior Court this morning took up
trial of the special jury case of Henry
n. LOv5 VS.. the Barnesyille Manu-
featuring Company, of Georgia. an ac-
ton to recover $4,000 damages, al
legged to have been sustained by the
plaintiff because of imperfect yarns
furnished by the defendant Mr.. Love
rs a manufacturer Of stockings here.
He is represented by James w. Ponder
Levi c. Bird and Andrew Il. Sanborn.
appear for the defendant.
Mr.. Love went on the stand at 1880
O'Clock and was there at o'clock when
court recessed
The case probably will occupy the
Iattention OF the court all week Night
sessions may be held.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
INFERRED MRS. MONAGHAN'S BODY
Fathers Connolly, Hughes and McEenna
in Charge Of The Mass

In st. Paul's r. c. Church this morn
ing, requiem mass Was said over the
body OF Mrs. Matilda Monaghan by the
Rev. Father Connolly assisted by
Fathers Hughes ana McKenna. The
sermon was preached later by Father
Connolly.
Many friends Of the family attend
ed the funeral and sent loving trib-
utes to her memory. The bearers
were State Senator Francis j. Nc
Nulty, Dennis f. Leary, Frank Kane,
A. S. Lowell, James c. Dillon and John
Finn. James ]. Fox was the director.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
PhiIadcIphla Live stock market
Rs- Wilmington. Del, Alarch II, 1901

Philadelphia. March 1.-THE receipts o.
live stock In this city last week were.
Cattle. Sos sheep 35iSi hogs, 3293 Cat
tie active and higher on the better grades
as: medium sis0u475; common S425n
45O Sheep steadily held under fairly ac-
tive inquiry lambs ruled firm and a shade
higher: extra sheep, 8 l-l0c.; choice, Az
IA 9-lOc.; good, 4A04iac.: medium. 3l9m
&C.: common 3H3iac. lambs Saff6lhc.
spring lambs. Si50a6.50 apiece Hogs clos
ed strong, with Indications Of a further
Improvement; best western. 72tMSc. Fat
cows inactive at 24N2isc. Thin cows neg
lected at 2d2 l-l0c. Veal calves shade
steadier at 5U1isc Mich COWS of choicest
kinds commanded S33050 Dressed steers
realized 6AQShc. Dressed COWS ii4G53ac.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
Prncticnlly a nrltl.h ultlmntum,.

Kingston. Jam, March 1.-THE gov
ernment OF Jamaica, acting on behalf
OF the British government, has sent a
strong protest to the president OF Ecua-
dor against the employment Of soldiers
to compel thousand OF laborors from
Jamaica to work under the Mcdonald
syndicate In the construction OF the
railroad from Guayaquil to Quito. The
protest Is almost an ultlmatum. as il
calls for immediate discontinuance Of
the cOercive measures.
Evening journal., 1901-03-11
vnnaerblIts to secure clover I.eaf.

Toledo o.. March ia rumor
reached this city yesterday to the ef-
feet that the Glover Leaf would soon
pass into the control of the Wander
bilts, and it is given considerable
credit here on account Of recent traffic
arrangements which we're made be-
tween the Glover Leaf and the Mich
igan Central. a Vanderbilt road The
plan Is said to be TO make the Glover
Leaf q part of the Michigan Central
system, thus giving the Nanderbilts q
line from St. Louis TO Lake Erie, Buf-
falo, Boston and New York.