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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
TWO BANKS CLOSED.
Commercial Bank, of Albany, Ga, and
Commercial Bank, of Fulton, Mo.

ALBANY, Ga, Jan. T-An application
for a temporary receiver has been filed by
the directors of the Commercial Bank Of
Albany. The bank did not open for bust
ness this morning and. posted notice
stated that the bank had suspended pay
ment pending the action of the state au-
thorities. The liabilities of the bank are
estimated at $4,000 with assets of $191, 600
in bills receivable and real estate.
FULTON, Mo, Jan. 1.-THE Commercial
Bank of Fulton was closed this morning
by George B. Carstarphen, chief of the
State Baking Department. Philip ;.
Adams cashier of the bank, left Fulton
Monday afternoon, ostensibly for St
Louis, with $500 in gold and currency 10
be deposited in the Franklin Bank. His
whereabouts are unknown. The bank was
organized two years ago with 1000 cap
ital and in November 1901, had deposits
of s32,sO0. 1t is believed depositors Will be
paid in full.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
GOLD ORE STOLEN.
About $1,000 Worth Month Taken
from the independence Mine.

VICTOR, Col, Jan. T7-Manager Ship
man, Of the Independence mine, owned by
the arSttton Independence Company of
London stated to-day that about forty
thousand dollars worth of ore had been
stolen by ore pickers from the mine during
the past eight months, about 5000 every
month since the trouble between the miners
and management on account of the strip
to the skim order issued early last sum-
mer. This order nearly precipitated a
strike and was only modified at the earnest
request of the parties most interested.
Manager Shipman estimates that the
issued amounted to between $40. 600 and
$4,000 a month ever since the mine was sold
by Mr.. StrattOn 20 the English corporation
a score of detectives have been engaged
by the Independence Company and private
detectives from other big mines are lend
ing their assistance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18

temple Brockman had shot himself twice
In the head. IL is doubtful whether he
will live
When asked about the affair he refused to
say anything except that letter could be
found In the buggy TO explain matters.
The letter was found in his overcOat. 1t
was addressed to Kind Friends Brother
and Sister" and signed Fred and Ger
tie In II Brockman said he was in
trouble and meant to commit suicide: that
he had told the girl what he was going to
do, and she declared she must go. too. The
last line OF the letter contained a request
from Gertie 10 be buried beside Fred.
Miss Clifford was member of a respected
family near Donnellson and was about
twenty years OF age. Fred Brockman is
twenty years OF age, a son Of Hiram Brock
man of COffeen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
HOWARD SENTENCED AGAIN.


DETROIT, Mich. Jan. 17-Judge Swan.
of the United States District Court, to-
day sentenced Rev G. F. B. Howard. who
had previously pleaded guilty to using tho
malls TO obtain money under false pre-
lenses at Horton. Mich. TO two and halc
years in the Detroit House Of Correction.
Howard who is well known throughout
the country. was arrested by a United
States marshal at Columbus, o, several
months ago as he left the Ohio Peniten-
tiary after serving a nine-year sentence,
and brought here. He made an eloquent
and pathetic plea for mercy. but Judge
Swan although he was much affected by IL,
said that sentence must be imposed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
PACIFIC CABLE HEARING.
Advantages Of Government Control
Presented by Military Officers.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE advantages
Of government control OF the projected
Pacific cable were presented to-day before
the commerce committee OF the House.
Admiral Bradford. who has had charge Of
the cable soundings: General Greedy. head
Of the signal service. who has devoted
much attention 20 this subject: Captain
Russell. who has done much OF the cable
work in the Philippines. and Thomas +.
Clark vice president OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company, We're among those
present Mr.. Clark said the plan presented
by the Commercial Gable Company con-
tempated exclusive arrangements with the
lines IN the far East the effect OF which
would restrict the business 10 this one line.
preventing competition and such adNaus-
axes 30 the goysrnmeat and public 90
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
POSTOFFICE CLERK HURT.
Package Exploded when the stamp
Was struck by the CanceIer

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Jan. Il. j. W.
Martin. postoffice clerk. injured this
morning by the explosion of a package OF
powder. nitroglycerin or an internal ma
chine. He was stamping letters and pack
ages. when a package addressed To a hard
ware firm here exploded when struck with
the canceler. Examination revealed on il
the name OF a New York snrokeless- powder
concern. The interior Of the package con-
tained a tin box. showing the explosive had
been carefully packed. The local hardware
age or having been notified OF it's shin
ment IL has not been receiving samples OF
explosives by mail. The postal authorities
have begun an investigation. Arrests may
follow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
GUN SHIELDS TESTED.
General Miles ard Ordnance Officers
Pleased with Results.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE Bethle-
hem Steel Company's new gun shields
were tested to-day at the proving grounds
near here in the presence of General Miles
and officers of the Bureau of Ordnance and
Fortifcations Of the War Department
The shields were subjected 10 severe tests
and scored a splendid success. General
Miles said the companys own designed
shield is an Improvement on all others.
There were two shields OF Kruppized ar
NOR, three inches thick and they were fred
on by three-inch guns half a dozen times
without effect a five-inch gun. however
sent ffty-pound projectile clear through
one. The experimental test was conduct
ed by Lieutenant Meigs, the company S
ordnance expert. General Miles returned
TO Washington tonight He expressed
the hope that the government will adopt
the new Shields.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
KILLED IN A CAVE-IN.
Four Miners Crushed to Death and
Two Injured, One Fatally.

JOPLIN, Mo. Jan. 17.-In a cave-in at the
Ada mine at Carville. near here, to-day,
four miners lost their lives and two were
injured. The dead are John Simmons, Ar
thur Roberts and Bruce Westfau The in
thur Roberts, Don Onstott and Bruce West
fall The injured are Ora Ashcraft, fatally,
and Mack Bradshaw, slightly.
The accident was caused by a premature
explosion of dynamite, which blocked the
entrance TO the mine. 1t took several hours
work by the men from adjoining mines be-
fore the imprisoned miners were reached
The Ada mine is owned by Chica go syndi-
cate, DR.. Gundling, of that city, being su-
uerintendent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
COAL LANDS PURCHASED.
Eight Million Dollars Paid for Eleven
ThOusnnd Acrer.

PITTSBURG, Pa. Jan. IA syndicate
of Pittsburg capitalists has concluded ne
eotiations for 11,OO0 acres of coal land in
the first pool district. The price Is said 10
have been SSO00,0O0 Eight mines are TO be
opened. TO have A daily capacity OF 1900
tons. and loco houses for the w0rkmen are
10 be built The field Is five miles south OF
Pittsburg and extends from FairhaVen 10
a point near Library The property is
crossed by the West Side Belt, the Balt.-
rnore * Ohio. the Pittsburg a Lake Erie
and the Pittsburg extension of the Wabash h
Railroad. a company viii be formed AZ
once for the development sf the held.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18

sugar mill of General Erisbie, an Ameri-
The mill had just been completed
and fitted UP with American machinery
at cost of 100000. The property loss is
immense throughout the State of Guerrero.
The Associated Press correspondent has
just seen a private telegram from Chilpan-
cingo from a gentleman to relatives in this
city, saying: Il and family are safe. Many
houses destroyed. The fact that he does
not refer to the loss of life is considered
significant, and il is now believed that the
first estimate of deaths was greatly ex-
aggerated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
Opposed to Sale of Islands.

ST. THOMAS. Danish West India. Jan. l..
The following cableGram, signed by a
large number of residents of St Croix has
been sent 10 DR.. j. III. Deuntzer, Danish
minister OF foreign affairs:
THE planters. burghers and property
holders OF this island urgently protest
against the opinion of capitalists being CON
sidered an adequate expression OF the views
and interests of this island and petition
your influence to keep St CrOix I'm the pos
session OF Denmark on the sure assumption
that Denmark can find the means 10 make
the cultivation OF sugar. hecN' in a most
critical position, rem.nerati'ye TO the
island
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
HAD AGREED TO DIE.
Lover and Sweetheart Found with
Bullet Holes in Their Heads.

COFFEEN. III, Jan 17-Late last night
horse and buggy stopped at Hart's livery
barn There was no driver The buggy
was found 10 contain the dead body Of Miss
Gerue Clifford. who lived near DonneIison.
and Fred Brockman. almost dead Miss
Clifiord's body was taken 10 an undertake
Ing establishment and Brockman was
placed In the hands OF physicians. He was
aroused from his unconscious state and put
under arrest. The young womans dea.h
was caused by bullet wound through the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-18
LESSON FOR LABOR AND CAPITAL

From Andrew Carne9ie's ad-
dress at New York Y. VI. e. A.
celebration.
1.-The best of wealth is not what
IT does for the owner. but what IL
enables him TO do for others.
And let me tell you there is
nothing in money beyond having
a competence, nothing but the
satisfaction of being able TO help
others
''It is one of the most cheering
facts Of our days that under pres
ent conditions the wages of labor
tend 10 rise and the prices OF
necessaries Of life to fall There
was never a nation so splendidly
situated as ours is at this mo-
msnt in regard to labor. Every
sober and capable and willing
man finds employment at wages
which, with thrift and a good
wife to manage, will enable him
to go far toward laying up a COM
petence for old age"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
Potosi Pick-ups.

Miss Bertha Roesch visited in Lam
caster the last of the week.
Miss Minnie Marcue had a basket
social last Friday evening. There was
a large attendance and all had a gooo
time. /.
Thomas Davies, the superintendent
Of the Potosi Sunday school, was alb
sent last Sunday, the first time in a
number of years.
Miss Lizzie Wilson Of Dickeyville,
who is attending the high school here,
had the pleasure of a visit at home
last Sunday.
Miss Jessie Winners, and one of her
pupils, Miss Mary Snider, visited rela-
tives and friends here the last of the
week.
w. Fl. Hunt and son Charlie, left
Monday for Colorado, where Mr.. Hunt
has interests in silver and gold mines.
They expect to be gone about two
months.
Mrs. John Doesler, residing near
Lake City, Mimi, a sister of Mrs. John
Cenfield, died last Friday. Mrs. Cen
field was at her bedside when she died,
w. H. Whitesell of Tacoma, Wash.
is here visiting his aunt, Mrs. Lawlor'
Mr.. Whitesell was a %schoolboy here in
the days when the place vas called
| Snake Hollow. He left with his par
ents for the coast forty-eight years
ago. Heis now in the hop raising
business. He says Washington is hav-
ing good times without a 'boom," and
the state is improving as we'll as the
city of Tacoma.
John Wagner of Dubuque is fresco-
ing the walls and hall ways Of the
Commercial hotel. Joe intends to
to have one the best hotels in south
west Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs. BENEFITS are visiting
Platteville friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20

come up in She court for determlna-
ton he did a prodiglous amount OF
work. 1t was not because he had &C
complished little, that the docket
grew congested, but because these
were d~isiointed times in this country.
But in this case the victim has lived
to see his triumph. His opinions
we're the ones sustained by the SUI
preme court of the United States,
and it was he who laid the foundation
for all "sooner" decisions. TIE law
yers who gave the Judge most annoy
ance are gone, and nobody cares what
they think of that period, but we
feel confident that every attorney in
Oklahoma City looks upon Judge
Clark's work on the bench in Oklaho-
ma as that of an exceptionally able
iurist. This knowledge must be par
ticularly gratifying to him, and no
doubt brings comfort out of the three
years of the hardest work he ever did.
Every acquaintance in Oklahoma
City will Join with the Times-Journal
in wishing Judge and Mrs. Clark the
pleasure of a diamond wedding also.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
Hotel Changes Hands.

Assemblyman Hagerty of Mt. Sterl-
ing was in the city last week and
through A. Wayne's real estate agen-
CIV effected the sale of the Lancaster
House, which he recently obtained,
to Chas Bennett of Lancaster. In the
deal Mr.. Hagerty became the owner
of Mr.. Benefits fine farm situated in
North Lancaster of 220 acres. The
land went for $40 per acre and
brought $40, 100. The consideration
for the hotel property was $4,000.
Possession is to be given March 1st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett We predict
Will prove ideal hotel people and ex-
tend hospitality to all corners.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
IMPROVEMENTS
ARE PLANNED
Executive Com. of CO. Fair
Holds Adjourned Session.
VOTE A $4,000 ART HALL
All Buildings to be Removed From Inside
The Race Track. Premium
List Revised.

An adjourned meeting of the Ex-
ecutive committee of the Grant
County Agricultural society was
called to order by Pres. Abrams Tues
day at 3 p. m. at Secy. j. G. Church
ills office. Present were Messrs. r.
Meyer, Jr., G. w. Ray, Geo. A. Moore,
j. G. Churchill, Chas. Ziegler, A. V.
Knapp, John Dobson, G. II. Baxter,
Geo. A. Walker, D. Abrams, Fred
Garthwaite, James Mccormick, w.
j. Bailey and w. P. Richardson. The
session was a most enthusiastic n
and augurs we'll for a big fair in Sep
TENDER.
The first matter considered was the
report of subcommittee whose duty
it was to revise the premium list.
The committee to attend to this in
reference to sheep and swine reported
slight changes and additions. A
class for fine wool sheep was a new
feature.
The committee on cattle made a re-
port concerning changes in this de-
partment. The list as revised favors
Shorthorns, there being such a large
majority of herds of this breed in the
county over all others.
A special premium of So for the
best and $40 for the second best fat
tened pedigreed steer of any breed was
set aside and will prove an incentive
to feeders.S
The alterations in the premium list
as far as horses are concerned were
slight.
One of the new and novel features
of the fair will be a pulling match for
farmers teams for which prizes OF
$5 and So are hung up.
The question of erecting q new~~aft
hall came up and received an extend
ed discussion. By a vote of 6 to it
was settled, and an appropriation Of
50, 900 was made for this purpose.
A building committee to superintend
this work was named and consists of
Messrs. Abrams, Ziegler, lockwood,
Churchill and Schreiner.
The matter of location for the new
structure was the next bone of conten-
ton. A portion of the committee
favored the the erection of it upon
grounds in center of the track while
others thought it more advisable to
place it outside the course. The last
named contingent carried the day by a
vote of 6 to s. Operations will be
commenced on the new building at an
early date. The old art hall will be
removed from it's present location.
Portions of it will be ~rearranged for
vegetable and poultry uses while the
remainder will be removed to vicin-
lty of the stock pens and ~remodelled
into a dormitory for stock men.
The meeting was harmonious
throughout and the minority fell into
line with the majority on every ques-
ton good naturally.
An adjournment was taken until
April Sth at 10 a. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
Teachers Examinations.

Teachers examinations will be held
for the spring of 1902 as follows,
At Fennimore, March 1925.
At Lancaster, March 26-27.
At Platteville, April IL.
Examination for diploma of grad
uation from county school will be
held March 6-7-S. Questions and all
all necessary directions will be sent
to teachers or district clerks about
Feb. %. CHAs. H. NYE.
2w52 County superintendent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
CIRCUIT COURT
IN SESSION
Opens Before Judge Clement
son Monday Afternoon.
Is VERY BRIEF
Criminal Gases to be Called Next Week.
Many Matters Continued.

The regular term of circuit court
for February opened Monday at 1880
p. m. before Judge Clementson in the
city opera house, which has been fixed
up temporarily as an improvised
court room.
A number of attorneys were on
hand and business was at once taken
up. In going through the calendar
and citing cases for trial it was found
that but few matters were ready and
the term will consequently be brief.
All but four of the jurymer drawn
we're present and answered to their
names when Clerk of Court Budd call
ed the roll. These four were Knute
Roen, Watterstown, B. L. Williams,
Boscobel, j. S. Bonham, Lancaster,
and John Moore, Wyalusing. These
had been excused from attendance for
good and sufficient reasons.
The criminal calendar will be called
next Tuesday at noon and the first
case will be the action brought by
Capt. Beebe against F. P. Mansfield
for unlawfully injurying telephone
line. Orion & Osborn are attorneys
for defendant.
State vs. Gilbert Mink, bastardy.
Settled out of court.
w. j. Duncan of this city against
whom an action for adultery is pend
ing was arraigned Tuesday morning
and plead not guilty. Ed. M. Lowry
was his choice of attorneys and being
without funds the court appointed
Mr.. Lowry as counsel for defendant.
His case is ready for trial.
State VS. D. S. Graham, adultery.
Continued. Defendant allowed 10 go
On his own c~ognizance.
State VS. Mary Becker, adultery.
Continued.
State VS. Freeman Jacobs and Laura
Jacobs, adultery. Nolle entered.
State VS. S. D. Ludden, malicious
injury of personal property. Dismiss
ed.
State VS. Alois Patzner, bastardy.
Settled.
State VS. .Chas. Peters, attempt TO
commit rape. Arraigned and plead
not guilty. Without mean and Atty.
w. j. Brennan named as counsel by
court. Case ready.
State VS. Wesley Rowe, larceny. Ar
raigned and plead not guilty. With
out sufficient means to employ coun-
sci and Ed. M. Lowry named by
court. Ready for trial.
State VS. Edwin Hardcastle. Shoot
ing and intent to commit murder.
Continued by defendant.
This completes the list of criminal
cases for jury to try at this term. On
the civil calendar but three cases will
occupy attention of a jury. The first
one is about closed as the Herald goes
to press, that of John Bauschka VS.
Thos. Mickey for money demand. An
other is the matter of VIM. Thoenni-
sen VS. Joseph Thoennisen for money
demand and is slated to be called
Monday noon of next week. The
third is that of the Peninsular Stove
Co. VS. Jacob Beimborn of Boscobei,
taken on appeal.
The balance of the calendar is COM
posed of civil actions to be tried by
the court and will come on next week
and the week following. A large
number of these cases have been con-
tinued by consent of all parties con-
cerned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
The amounts are as follows:
S99.46
Total
Court Notes.

A. c. Morse is acting in capacity of
Deputy Clerk of the Court and fills
the place with grace and ease of yore.
After drawing the jury for the
Bauschka-McKey case, the remain
der of the panel were excused from
service and allowed to depart for
home-to return Monday next.
In very severe weather n stove
would hardly provide sufficient
warmth for the present court room.
A number of attorneys from abroad
had matters to present to the court
Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
The Humor of the Fierce Old Man.


The young man hesitated. He didn't
like the look in the eyes Of the fierce
old man. He had just asked him for
his daughter and was nervously await
ing his answer.
"My lear sir" he said in trembling
tones, II see this is something of a sur
prise for you. Don't let me hurry you.
Think it over, please, and l will be ont
again in a few days for your answer"
The fierce old man scowled down at
him.
Il don't think" he slowly said, 'that
you will be out again for several
weeks"
And %thereupon he proceeded with
both fists and a vigorous winter shoe
to fit the unhappy youth for a hospital
ward.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20

DR.. BROWN was SO extremely busy
upon his visit here last Monday that
it was impossible for him to attend
to all his patients, he has therefore
made another date for Wednesday,
Feb. Goth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
No Smallpox Here.

At a meeting of the Board of Health
Tuesday evening it was officially an
nounced that Lancaster is entirely
free from any smallpox and notice to
this effect "a ordered published in
the city papers,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
hearts of the high and low."-Los
Angeles (Cal.) Herald, Feb. Sth.
Baptist Church Services.

Prayer meeting Thursday evenings
at 7:30.
Sabbath school at $3.50 a. M; Y. P.
S. G. E. at $50 p. N. Preaching
services next Sunday evening at 1880,
by Rev. Daniel Sprague. Ladies
society of Earnest workers will meet
with Mrs. j. W. Miles at 2 p. m. on
Tuesday next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
Pay Their Fire Taxes.

The several fire insurance companies
doing business in the city have paid
through their agents the 2 per cent.
fire tax for the year 1901 to City
Treasurer Woodhouse, who in turn
will hand it over to the t%reasurers of
the fire companies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
Waggish.

Waggish.
''What a sad
dog you are,
Clubleigh! AL
ways short!"
"Well, I'm no
dachshund, I'll
admit"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20


-Cassville's rural mail route starts
March 1st.
Remember the social at H. C.
Knoke's Friday evening. Luncheon
will be served and an offering taken.
Look for something unique in the
way of entertainment.
"A New England supper will be
served on Friday evening in the Con-
gregational church from 5 to S o'clock.
Admission 25 cts. You are invited
and will be we'll treated.
1t was the intention of the Lib
rary Commission to open the public
library this week, but owing to vari
Gus reasons the opening has been
postponed to March 9TH.
Rev. j. A. Ringold has been in
vited to deliver an address at Ashton,
Iowa, next Sunday, Feb. 23rd, conse7
quently there will be no preaching at
the Presbyterian church in this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
Humane.

Salesman
What sort of
music do you
want?
Old Shorter
Oh, anything
with plenty Of
S S in it.
Those daugh-
tiers of mine
n altogether
too unfeeling
with the piano.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20

DO YOU remember that cup of
good coffee YOU drank at the Worlds
fair? That was Chase Il Sanborn's
Seal Brand. Alt & Sons sell the same
kind now.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
Notice to D%elinquents.

All unpaid taxes in the city of Lam
caster must be paid at once.
JAMES WOODHOUSE,
52w2 City Treasurer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-02-20
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Cupid Work of a Week as Recorded at
County Clerk Grifis' Office.

James A. Howdle and Bertha Gund-
ZACH both of Livingston.
George j. Doelz and Emma j. Wren
both of P~latteville.