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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
IT'S DIFFERENT.
One French Duel Really Proves
Serious.

One French Duel Really Proves
Serious.
Paris, March John MacWilson
Durant of New York, who has been
living for the past two years in Paris,
has been killed at Ostend in a duel
with a Russian count Durant had
written letters to the wife of the Rus.
sian count. The latter's nephew
came to Paris to settle the matter
and met Durant in a restaurant
where a vicious fight resulted, in
which Durant lost his front teeth. He
struck the Russian with a heavy glass
water bottle and the latter died, but
the doctors certificate gave longest.
ion of the brain as the cause Of death.
Later the count took the matter up,
sending his seconds TO Durant. The
latter went to Ostend with his mother,
who afterwards departed for and Is
still at Glasgow. A duel was arranged
and was fought with pistols. Durant
was killed and the count was seriously
wounded Durant was a frequent at.
tendant at official receptions given by
the American officials. His engage.
ment to a young French lady was
recently announced. They were TO be
married in March.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
SENATORS IN DEBATE.
Plat Would Limit the Time OF
Talking.

Talking.
Washington, March Ga quite un-
expectedly lively debate was precipi-
tated yesterday at the first business
session of the senate of the fifty
seventh congress. Senator Plat Of
Connecticut offered an amendment to
the rules to limit debate in the senate.
Its postponement has no purpose to
provoke discussion upon it today, but
several senators expressed their views
in no uncertain terms. Senator Ma
son of Illinois thought ii did not 90 far
enough and gave notice of an amend
ment under which he said the ior-
ity would not be under the control of
the minority. Senators Wellington OF
Maryland and Bacon Of Georgia de-
nounced the effort to change the rules
as unseemly. the fosner challenging
the right Of the senate to consider the
proposition at this session.
A resolution by Morgan declaring
the Clayton-Bulwer treaty abrogated
went over until today. Many new sen
ators were recipients Of beautiful flo
raj offerings from their friends. sew
eral pieces on the democratic side of
the chamber being notable. Former
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07

Senator Pfefter of Kansas was on the
floor during the early part Of the SEES
sion and was cordially received by
former colleagues.
The democratic members of the sem
ate held an informal conference after
adjournment to consider the wisdom
OF nlling the minority places on the
senate committees made vacant by the
retirement of senator's on the demo,
cratic side, but adjourned without de,
Gliding whether action should be taken
or not The conference was attended
by Senators Patterson, Dubois, Harris
Turner and Heitfeld, all of whom here
tofore acted with either the silver re-
publiCans or populists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
GOING TO VIEW HARBORS.
House Committee Members Plan Long
Outing.

Washington, March 1.-THE house
committee on rivers and harbors yes
terday arranged the details of two
trips of inspection which the members
will make. The first will be to Ha-
vana. The members leave this even
ing. In June they will make a trip to
the Pacific coast, going first to Gal
weston and other gulf ports, then 70
Los Angeles and northward, visiting
all the harbors as far north as Puget
sound. The committee has no official
existence and the members go as pri-
vate individuals
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
MAY REDiSTRlCT
COURT CIRCUITS
POSSIBLE OUTCOME OF RERE.
FERENCE Of KATE SILL.
KEENE MAKES SUGGESTION
Milwaukee Assembiyman Thinks No
New judicial Districts Are Needed,
But That All Circuits IN Wisconsin
Should Be MISUNDERSTANDING
Committee to Report.

As the result ot n discussion in the
assembly last might all the judicial
districts in the state may he reorgau.
lied, Upon motion of Mr. Frost, MIR,
EatZ's htll creating a new eighteenth
judicial circuit was reCousidered, ami
by vote OF &1 TO ~ was referred 10
the committee ON Judiciary, Mir
Necnc, In discussing the propriety of
rcyommitting the measure, suggested
plan for the disposition of this aIl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07

Chicago, March s.-Carter Fl. Harri.
son was renominated without opposi-
ton for a third term by the democrat
ic city convention yesterday. The
platform adopted strongly fayors ulti.
mate municipal ownership or all pub
OF sympathy for the bo~rs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
Appoints Same Cabinet.

Washington, March 6.-The presl-
dent yesterday sent to the senate the
nominations OF the members OF the
present cabinet The nomination Of
Attorney General Griggs was among
those and he will retain Office until
the president is able TO select his sue
cessor. The senate confirmed all the
cabinet nominations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07

the grounds surrounding the W0Shiu
ton monument &ud was one OF try
finest pyroteyhni, features ever ST
tempted in the capital city, The pro
sam occupied lg>S &N A2uv ana ia
c,udCd lNuce fire portraits OF President
Mckinley and Vice President Rooso
Welt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
MAN OF MILLIONS MAKES AN AS
SEGMENT,
BANKERS NOT SURPRISED
MagUate, They Say, Has Been Hard
Up Since last Fail-Was Inter
ested in Cotton With Senator
Jores-Many Other Enterprises
Concerned in Failure.

New York, March 6,--Johu T.
Scarles. the well known finaucier, at
present in a general corporation and
financial business, made an assign,
ment yesterday for the benefit Of his
creditors to Edward f. Dwight, Mv,
Searles was president and director Of
the American Cotton company, the
American Type Founders company,
the Hyatt Roller Rearing company
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
Loses Leas and Life.

Milwaukee, March Edward
Smith, St Paul road brakeman. fell
from the top Of freight train at her
rill Park and both legs were cut or
beneath the wheels He was taken 10
the Milwaukee hospital and died.
Smith was 43 years old and hi. home
was at Random
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
Leading Newspaper Man Dead,

New York, March 6.--Isaac NJ. Greg
DRY, who has been with Judge since
It's establishment, IL dead OF Brlght's
disease, aged G5. Gregory began his
newspaper career on the Fulton
County Democrat, and later published
the Democrat Mt Fonda, N. Y. lie
was connected at one time with the
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
the Troy Whia and later the New
York Graphic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
NOW IT'S DONNELLY.
Another Lawyer Joins the Procession
After Judgeships.

Milwaukee, March 6.-Most of the
local bar are seemingly very anxious
to so upon the bench. The last
Barks is Joseph G, Donnelly who has
formally announced himself a nou-par-
tisan candidate for judge OF the dis
trict court. He is 55 years of age ana
has lived all his life in Milwaukee, eX-
cepting the period when he served as
a consul in Mexico.
Byron D, Paine is out for municipal
judge, and Paul d. Carpenter for Coun-
ty judge. Mr.. Paine is young man,
the son of a former justice Of the SUI
preme court. He IS in the law firm OF
Buell. & Paine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07

and also holds executive positions in a
large number of other corporations.
In his latest and most important en-
terprises, the American Cotton com
pany. he is associated with United
Senator Jones of Arkansas. The lat
ter company controls patents for II
cotton compress and is said to have
done prosperous business. The an.
nouncement of Searles financial EN-
barrassment was not surprising in
banking circles. Besides a handsome
town residence in Brooklyn, Searles
also has or had a fine summer home
at Buzzard's Bay, Mass, near the
home of eX-President Cleveland and
Joseph jefferson. An official of one of
the leading banks down town states
that Searles has been in a bad way
for ready money since last fall.
Mr.. Dwight, the assignee, said last
night: Il am now making a careful
examination of Scarles' affairs and d
statement of his assets and liabilities
will be prepared at once and submit
ted to the creditors. have no othel
statement to make at present"
Charles f. Hughes, counsel for the
assignee. said; The assignment OF
Searles was made for the protection
Of his general creditors in order that
the interest of all might be fully pro.
tocted. His assets are believed to bo
largely in access of his liabilities but
include a considerable amount of un'
listed securities which are not read
lily convertible into cash to meet the
obligations maturing at this time"
Saarlcs was popularity supposed to
be worth millions He was at one
time secretary of the sugar trust.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
lnauauraI Fireworks Set Of.

Washington. March 6.--The inaugu.
raj display OF fireworks, postponed
from Monday night on account OF the
Indictment weather. took place last
night. The display was made fro-=
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
PLEASANT FOR PIERRE.
South Dakota Remains ut the Old
Stand,

Pierre, 5, H., March 6.--ln the sen.
ate the resolution to remove the state
capitol from Pierre to Mitchell was In.
definitely postponed by a large vote.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Indiana Assembly Passes Such Res
olution.

indianapolis, March 6.--By vote Of
50 to 35. the lower house Of the Indi-
ana legislature yesterday adopted the
Neal joint resolution for constitu.
tional amendment providing for wo-
man suffrage in the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07

GERMANS ASK ASOuT EN-
PEROR'S TRIP TO ENGLAND,
Won BUELOW MAKES REPLY

Declares Visit of William Had No Po-
litical Observation-Disclosures With
England, the Chancellor Declares,
viii Be Maintained Only On Basis
OF Mutual Advantage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
FIGHT IN COMMONS
IRiSRMEk CREATE UPRCAR IN
PARLIAMENT
AND MUST BE CARRIED OUT

Balfour Moves Closure on Educational
Estimates and Precipitates Trouble
Five Minute Struggle Precedes
First Ejection-HeaVy Man Re
quires Eight Policemen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07

king Edward has returned to Eng
land.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07

A. B. Roeder, son of l.. r. Roeder
of Madison, is married to a daughter
of Searles, and the latter, very
charming lady, has visited in the
capital city several times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-07
Cream City Lobbyists.

Tomorrow the Legislation committee
OF the Milwaukee common council and
a special lobby committee appointed
at the last council meeting viii come
to Madison to watch the process OF
passing the bills of importance to the
cream city.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
Opens Offices in Omaha.

The Laramie, Hahn's Peak Il Pacific
Railway company. running west aud
southwest from Laramie, Wyo., has
opened offices i'll Omaha, under charge
of NJ. j. Greevy, fiscal agent for the
territory west OF Chicago Mr. Greevy
returned today from Boston. where
linal arrangements were made for
representation here with Isaac Van
Horn and Co, who are financing the
new road Tweniy-three miles of the
grade west of Laramie is now ready
for rails and ties The first divisicn
point will he Centennial, tkirsy-six
mules out of Laramie. The road is be-
ing constructed in broad gnsge and
will pass through Douglas Greek. the
location of the Rambler mine. This
mine has contracted To deliver 1000
tons Of conner ore a day. which will
come to Omaha. The first division
will he in eaeration by .'n!y Sur
vevs have already heen made to Grand
Encampmant. Battle Lake, Gold Ilill.
Saratoga. Hahn's Peak. Steamboat
Springs and Baggs. -Omaha Bee.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
Stock Markets.
NYE 4 BUCHANAN co !.

SOUTH OMAHA, Neb, Nov. 90, 1901 :
Receipts Of cattle today tolerably lib
eral, about $4,000 for three days. Corn
fed cattle are coming in little beav-
ier right along, but mostly from Iowa
Good to choice beeves scarce, demand
active at steady to strong prices. Half
fat and short fed steers are drug on
the market, being slow sellers at un
even prices. Cows and mixed stock
in fair supply; market active steady to
strong all around. Trade in stockers
and feeders active and shade stronger
on desirable grades. Medium weight
and common grades slow and drag
ging.
Hog receipts are very heavy. Ne
braska's crop appears to be short and
packers have to pay good prices to get
hogs here. the bulk of the receipts
coming from Iowa and our markets.
the highest on the river and right up
to Chicago. Today with over 10000
ON sale market is l0c higher, except on
light weight hogs. Range $3.50 to
So 80, bulk $3.50 to 1918. Average
today 15c higher than week ago and
prospects look favorable for balance
of the week.
Sheep receipts heavy, market slow
but about steady.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

The expert Optician of Omaha, will
be in Missouri Valley to remain few
days only, and may be consulted at
DR.. Chapman's Office. Improve this
golden opportunity. DIR. Chapeck comes
highly recommended as an expert in
his profession, and is prepared to cor
rect any error of refraction known to
science. Many have already been ben
elitted in this vicinity by this perfect
system of lenses
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Remember you will never
have a better opportunity to
buy that new tailor made
suit than right now-durlng
that special sale at Vick's
From today until tho last day
OF this month the prices on
every suitin Vick's S enormous
stock will be reduced 25 per
cent.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
Take Notice.

Valley Chapter No. a6, Order of
Eastern Star, are making arrange
ments to visit Mr.. and Mrs. u. l.. Al
bridge. on Tuesday evening, Nov. 26,
leaving the city for their country res
idence about ! o'clock p. m. All the
members of tho Chapter who intend
to so are requested to Mostly .lo. L.
Courier. who is the committee to
make arrangements for the trip, and
to lie able to provide transportation it
is important to know how many are
going. Please notify MIR. Courier dur
ing this week of your intentions.
COMMITTEES.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
LADIES!

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cox who have
been here visiting with relatives for
the past few DAYS, departed this after
noon for Des Moines, where they will
visit with friends for short time,
after which they will proceed to their
home in Denver.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Martin Williams returned from
Oklahoma yesterday where he had
been for about two months. He Is
we'll pleased with tha. country. He
has not determined whether he Will
move to that country.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Today take Foley's Honey and Tar
1T positively prevents pneumonia. or
other serious results from colds. 1T
may be to late tomorrow, q, :. Os-
borne. mao
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

II you are suffering with weak eyes
or poorly fitted glasses, call and 500
DIR j w Chapeck, the eexpart from Oma-
ha. and have yonr ayes scientifically
examined at DIR Chapman's office. lie
will remain liyn davs only, commen-
cling Monday Nov. 25th,
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
California Junction

This week our grain merch ants ave
shipping an unusual amount of wheat
and corn.
Besides this we are delivering to the
factory from eight to ten car loads of
sugar :eets.
Oar new elevator begins to cast u
shadow of considerable length and
when completed Will be sean from
quite distance as Its Illlmate height
Will be 75 feet.
Our community mourns the loss of
one of our hest citizans, Fred Burgess,
Mr. Burgess for II number of wears
was station agent at this place and
had won the esteem and respect of all
In AL his business relations as ral-
road employe he was universally liked
and leaves not single enemy to
charge him with unfaithfulnrss either
in his official capacity or in the social
world He died at his fathers home
at Sargents Bluffs last Monday of that
dread disease, consumption. He was
married to Miss Dollie Dick of this
place little over a year ago. She has
the sympathy of the entire community
in this sad hour Of her bereavement.
George Richardson, Jr. is confined
to his bed with the small pox We
understand that his case ls more severe
than the Others who had it.
Prof. Goodrich has been buying
household furniture this week. We
anticipate a case of matrimony in the
near future.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

In the way of stylish and up-to date
millinery The Leader is prepared to
serve you with one of the largest stocks
to select from ever exhibited in this
city.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

A crowd of kids yesterday found
three boxes of cigars and box of cob
pipes down near the ditch in seaton-
vile. The goods had been stolen
somewhere by burglars and hidden in
the bank of the ditch.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Dr. j w. Chapec'S, the optiaian
from Omaha, will be- In Missouri Vol
ley for five days eNam:ny eyes free of
charge at DR. Chapman's Office. Can
and See him during his stav. Monday.
Nov. 2oth to EridAY. Nov. sNth
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

MIR and Mss NJ Kirlin departed this
morning for Omaha, where Mrs Kir-
I'm VIII become y patient in one OF ,he
hospitals OF that City, undergoing a
course OF treatment
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Ccmmenciug today and
continuing until the last day
of this month Vick's will
have q special sale on ladies'
tailor made suits. Regardless
of cost or value the cost price
on every suit now in stock
will be reduced 25 per cent
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Or O'Donnel left for Battle Creek,
Michigan, today, where he goes to
spend the winter visiting friends. lie
will return to the Valley about the
first of March.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

A handsome line of ready
made garments, such as suits,
clcaks and jackets, is now
ready for your careful, IN
spection at Vick's, corner 18th
and Erie.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
To Cure a Cough.

Stop coughing, as it irritates the
lungs, and gives them no chance to
qeal. Foley's Honey and Tar cures
without strain in throwing off the
phlegm like common cough expector-
ants. q Osborne. n3O
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Fur sets, fur scarfs, collar
cites, muffs, and boas. An
endless variety of them at
The Peoples Store.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Mrs. Frank Iloyer returned from
Omaha today. where she had been Wis
iting her sister for few days.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
Last evening the Knights aud Ladies'

Last evening the knights aud Ladies'
of Security had one of the most en-,
joyable evenings ever spent IN their
Council room. The young ladies Of
the Council had charge of the arrange
ments and they could not have been in
better hands. About $50 members
were present, initiated five new mem
bers and at the close of the business
meeting che young ladies took charge
and gave very interesting program
of recltations, dialogues, etc.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Eric Ericsson, who has been in st.
Louis for the past few davs buying
goods, returned home last night.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Mrs. s. A. Snowden, who suffered
paraletic strose several days is slowly
and the present indications
are she will ultimately recover from
the stroke.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

The musical event of the season
The Pan American Orchestra at the
Opera House this evening.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Roy Beck of Ogden. Will arrive in
the citv tomorrow morning, aud i'll
attend the masquerade tomorrow even
ing the guests of friends.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

The handsomest line of milli-
merry in Missouri Valley at The
Leader.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Charley slarker yesterday bought
the Mrs. Shui'z-ipierce farm north
west of this city There are so acres
in the farm aud 1T sold FOR So SEQ.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Nm Caywood arrived in the city
this morning from Chicago He was
enroute to Modaia. where he goes to
visit his mother for few weeks.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

If you want fountain pen for
gift to your friend examine the
"Parker Jointless'' at Central
Drug Store.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Mrs, G, " Gohleigh and daughter,
0f Orchard, Neb, arrived today and
will visit here Il short time with Mr.
and Mrs NJ Olms'ead They arc IN
route to Nevada, la,
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

DR.. j w Chapeck, the expert Opt.
clan, from Omaha, will again visit Mo
Valley and can be consulted at DR..
Chapmans office for five days about
your falling sight. Don't fail to see
him and have your eyes scientifically
lifted with glasses, Monday Nov, 25lh
to Friday, Nov. goth.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Special prices lust now on
boys suits and oVercoata at
The Peoples Store.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

No matter how plain or elabor-
ate your taste, the Leader can
supply your wants in the millinery
line.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Order Bells Ice Cream tor your
parties. The best made; $l.00 per
gallon.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
REMEMBEI}-

The great special sale OF
groceries, etc, at the Peoples
Store starts Thursday and
continues until Friday even
ing.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

The holidays will soon be here. and
you want to remember that Hoar 4
Co, have the finest line of dishes and
lamps ever seen in the city. Just the
thing for Christmas presents. n21
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Flannel waists, dressing
saques and wrappers for less
than you can make them,
during the special sale at
Vick's.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

All ths new colorlngs IN fancy
French tlannels. just the thing for fall
waists, at the Leader.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Fresh COW for sale.
n2l lEL1N DoLAN.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Bulk mino9 meat, the finest in
the city, at Beagle's Sixth street
market.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Try some Security Stock Food
for your stock. Fully guaranteed.
] d Brown & Son.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
Oyster Patties at Bells.

We are anxious to show our superb
millinery stock to every lady in Har
rison county. The Leader.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

A superior line of pocketbooks, OF
the very best makes eau be found al
Elliott & Harvey's. MI
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

A full line of crepe and fancy
tissue paper for decorative pur-
poses just received. Very nobby.
j d BRowN & Son.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

"Warner's Rust Proot,' the
best corset made, for sale at
Vick's.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

You make q mistake IT you
don't examine oV6rooata at
The Peoples Store, They a.o
making right prices on them
Just now,
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

A daughter was born to MIR. and
Mrs. Emu johnson, yesterday.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Mrs, Louis Patterson, Of Council
Bluffs, Ia visiting her parents, Mr., and
Mrs, Geo. Williams.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Mrs Pfeiffer, costumer from
Council Bluffs, will be at the
rooms of Prof and Mrs Adams in
the Dolan Block, all day Friday
with a full line of costumes for
the masquerade ball that even
ing. nov 81
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21
Potato Bargains.

Buy your winter supply of potatoes
at the Peoples store during the special
sales Thursday and Friday they Will
cost you twenty-five cents more per
bushcl the next day. See bills.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

Two second handed Elm
hurst heaters for sale at q bar
gain, at tho Peoples Store,
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

An English association regard
ing woman's happiness has
offered a reward Of c50O for a
greater blessing to woman than
Rocky Mountain Tea. Sensible
move. Elliott & Harvey.
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

G. w. Ford, plumbing. t
Missouri Valley times., 1901-11-21

New Heating Stoves from $l.75
up at Bob McGavren's Hardware
store. n22