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The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-02
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

#ss MRS. AZULIA DOUGLASS died on the 10th
at the residence of her daughter in Omaha,
Neb Had she lived until her next birth-
day, May s, she would have been 1O2 years
old She was twice married and both hus-
bands died old men. Her mind was clear
to the last
The Michigan Greenback State conven-
ton will he held at Lansing on the 9Th Of
May.
Both branches of the Iowa General As
sembly adjourned sine die on the 10Th.
The Irish-American Protective Tariff
League of New York on the 10th issued a
manifesto against the adoption of the free
trade principles and calling on all foreign
born citizens to oppose freq trade.
The Arkansas Republicans met on the
10th at Little Rock and elected delegates
to the National convention in Chicago
HON. EZRA B. TAYLOR was renominated
for Congress on the 1th by the Republic
ans of the Nineteenth district of Ohio
Hon. CARL scHURz and family started
from New York for Europe on the 18th
The Oregon Republicans met in conven-
ton at Portland on the 18th and elected
delegates to the National convention The
Platform fayors a free ballot and a fair
count; protests against further Chinese i'm,
migration; favors liberal pensions; de5
&uouHCeS CieVeIauutsa ct1on In returning the
rebel flags, and denounces the tariff policy
/ of the Democratic Ad ministration as "a
piece Of unparalleled political dishonesty. y
HE illness Of Roscoe Conkling, III New
York. took an unfavorable turn on the l til,
and his recovery was considered extremely
doubtful
Hon. JOSEPH G. CANNON was renominated
for Congress on the 18th by the Republic
ans of the Fifteenth district of Illinois
The lower House OF the New York Legis-
lature on the 18th adopted resolution
providing for submitting to the people a
prohibition amendment. All the Demo-
Gratis voted against it,
TWENTY FIVE years ago, at Frankfort N
T., William B. Gates. OF Chicago, and George
W. Gates, of Oshkosh, Wis, bro.hers), were
married. On the 18th they celebrated their
silver wedding at the same place, the cler-
gyman who married them being In attend
ance
The Kentucky Prohibitionists met at
Louisville on the 18th and elected delegates
to the National convention who favor
Green Clay Smith for President
The Republicans Of the E .eventh district
of Ohio on the 18th renominated A. c.
Thompson for Congressman
ANOTHER change for the worse in the con-
dition OF Roscoe Conkling was reported
from New York on the 18th, and there was
great anxiety among his friends and the
doctors in attendance.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-02
lat Dime

Husband Cat dinner = :. Yes, my
dear, we've got to (hic) begin to econ
om1ze.' Wite-..I think so, too, John,
and I will make an agreement with
you. will get along with one pair Of
gloves each month if you will promise
TO ride home every night from your of
fee. IN Y SIN
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-02
THE FLOODS m wlscoNs1N.

h
GRAND RAPIDS, Wis, April Il The great
est ice jam ever known in this part of the
w sconsin river passed out yesterday with
out doing any damage Another ice-jam
extending miles up the river, above Bar
ron's mills. four miles north, cleared there
at & o'clock last night and was two hours
in passing here. A raft OF lumber valued
at $50, 600, owned by John Parrish, was in
the Jam, and part Of it passed here and will
be a total loss
MAusToN. Wis, April l4.-The river here
is higher than 1t has been since 1870.
The bridge near Lyndon, built last season
at cost of 81, 500, has been carried away
The bridge at New Lisbon also went out
yesterday morning. Travel on the Ne
scedah branch railway is suspended "A
great deal Of the track is under water
SEYMOUR. Wis, April 14.-The rain has
raised the water here higher than ever
known. Van Vassaleres shoe store in the
Second ward is afioat, the food having
raised it from its foundation The water
is also within a few inches Of the floor of
I the city hall The track of the Green Bay,
Western & st Paul railway as well as the
roads on both sides Of the city are sub,
merged
New LONDON, Wis, April 14-New Lon
don is experiencing food Forty houses
are already surrounded by water. All Of
the country roads leading to the city on the
north side are flooded and washing out,
and both the Wolf and Embarrass rivers
are still rising.
ICE JAM IN THE ST. LAWRENCE
MONTREAL, Can, April II The river ST
Lawrence is rising steadily opposite the
city and shows signs of q general breakup.
The people in the loW-lying districts are
already removing their household effects,
anticipating Hood, which. it is expected,
will be higher than for many years. A big
Jam is reported above the Victoria bridge.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-02

were nnrneu TO death or the 18Th. The
mother was trying to save her little ones,
who had fallen into q burning ffush-heap,
and both persisted
On the ] 3th two boilers used y the Al mt
stead Lumber Company Mt Palahatehec
Miss. exploded, killing four mon.
AT For5 Wayne, Ind, James Dolan won't
into the dry kiln at Hoffmanss plan ng mill
to sleep. Steam was turned on, and he was
found on the 18Th roasted to daat!l 81.
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-02
REscu1Na PEOPLE FROM THEIR HON IS

still falling. At Redwing the Cannon river
is higher than it was ever before, the flats
of the Cannon valley, which range from
three-quarters Of a mile to a mile in width,
being nearly entirely inundated
The greatest loss is sustained by the Min
neapolis 4 St Louis railroad, whose track
is submerged for more than mile The
greater part Of the track is completely torn
away. The telegraph wire is also down
along the line, and one bridge is gone.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & ST Paul branch,
running to Cannon Falls, has been damaged
sufficiently to suspend traffic for few
days, two bridges having been carried off
Otherwise little injury is done to the track
The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-02
Epitome Of the Week.
INTERESTING NEWS COMPILATION.
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESSIONAL.
THE bill for the admission OF Dakota into the
Union and for the organization OF the Territory
OF Lincoln was considered in the United States
Senate on the 9th, but no action was taken.
Bills we're introduced for o permanent court
Of arbitration between the United States and
Great Britain and France, and for the compile
ton Of the direct tax (&2l COO, OOO) Of 1861 . In
the House the deadlock over the Direct-Tax
bill still continued, with no prospect Of coming
70 an end
IN the Senate on the 10th the bill to author
Ire the sale to aliens Of certain mineral lands
was passed. and the bill to provide for the nd.
mission OF the State OF South Dakota and the
organization Of the Territory Of North Dakota
was further considered. In the House the
entire session was devoted to flibustering
over the Direct-Tax bill.
On the 18th the bill for the admission OF the
State OF Dakota and for the organization Of the
Territory OF North Dakota was further consid-
cred In the Senate. Bills were passed to pur.
chase OF the widow and children Of the late
General James Shields certain swords at sum
not exceeding $10,OCO the Military Academy
Appropriation bill. and the bill for the erection
OF monument to the memory of General
Joseph Warren, who fell at Bunker Hill. Sen
ator Morrill, (Vt) spoke in opposition to the
residents tariff policy and the Mills Tariff
bill. In the House the deadlock over the Di.
rect-Tax bill still continued
IN the Senate on the 18th the bill for the adj
mission OF the State OF South Dakota and for
the organization OF the Territory of North Da.
kota was further considered, but no action was
taken. Adjourned to the 10th 49,. In the House
the opponents Of the Direct-Tax bill succeeded
IN breaking the deadlock and in postponing the
further consideration of the bill until the De.
cember session.
THERE was no session of the Senate on the
l3th.... In the House numerous reports OF a
private character were submitted and bill for
the payment OF a claim OF several hundred
dollars for the occupation OF certain property
In Memphis by United States troops in 1854
was discussed ut great length. At the evening
session f1ftV- five nenSfOn hjl1c 1uaro ,oocood
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19
Machine Noise for Nerves.

1t has been suggested that the noise of
machinery has beneficial effect upon the
nerves of girls and women employed in
factories. For the first few weeks Of her
work amid the ceaseless clatter the en-
ploye generally has headaches, tendency
to deafness, and suffers considerably from
insomnia. Later, when she has become
accustomed to it, the headaches disappear,
hearing is remarkably acute, and her ner-
the reverse of what would be expected,
but statisticians and hygienists say that
it is what is found in the majority OF
cases.-Chicago News.
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19
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9ai1Y eagle
THE SONG OF COLOR.

He began his strain
Far backward In the green Devonian aga
When no bright blossom hung on any tree
It's crimson petals or its golden bell
No single fruit cleaned rudy In the sun,
But all tho jungle waste of primal growth,
Gigantic marestails, ferns and ancient pines
Rolled one susurrent sea Of endless green:
And giant Gayfies poised on gauzy wing
Der tepid swamps, and antique grasshoppers
Chirruped the oldest music Of the world
threading that green and gloomy forest floor,
He marked as emerald age succeeded ege,
The slowly kindling dawn of sylvan love;
The pines and cycades sighed with tender need,
The grasses beckoned with their feathery plumea
And whispered: Hasten, sweetest, or we die"
And through the woods for centuries the wind
Orifted the amorous pollen, till the waste
was checked by Color, and tn instructive tree
Hung out its lamps of blossoms, wooed and won
The aid OF myriad murmuring insect swarms
In the vast stress and strain of leafy life;
hung out its glowing fruit, that beast and bird
Might guard its life, assist its kindly race
In conquest Of the hungry continents
William Canton
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19

Take the new short line, c. K & N.
Rock Island route, to Kansas City, st,
Joseph. Chicago and st. Louis. 1l4-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19

ano she could not move 1t without the
greatest anguish She was forced to lie
quietly where she had fallen, while /
| did nv best to relieve her. God knows
how long we remained thus. Hunger and
thirst came in time, but they were but
two new troubles to be added to the rest.
Though we could not sleep, still our
| minds were filed with waking dreams
horrible to think Of now. The strain was
SO terrible that at times Nina, becoming
delirious, would toss and twist regardless
of the pain she gave herself. and fill the
cavern with her piercing shrieks and
heartrending means. Then she would
grow calm again, and beg me to give her
my hand. that she might feel some one
was near.
after an eternity of this terrible tor
ture, sudden shiver ran through the
walls and floor, followed by another and
another; at first q faint rumble died away
in the echoes Of the cave, but soon the
rumble grew to roar, aud the roar to
thunder. The noise was deafening-the
rocky ground moved like the ocean. Now
it was my turn to become frantic. l did
not know what did, but Nina tells me
that, in frenzy, siezed her in my arms
and covered her with kisses. If we must
die cried, let US die together You are
mine now; not even death can part u.s.
Proportionately as I lost my reason Nina
became cool She besought me- to be calm,
struggled with me when siezed her, and
conjured me to prepare for the next
world, since death was so near.
'But Destiny intended otherwise. In
the midst Of the tumultuous tossing OF
the earth the roof Of our chasm split open,
letting in food Of such binding light
that we could not shut our eyes tight
enough to keep ont the glare. This
seemed to be the signal for peace once
more to return, for the rumbling passed
away and the quaking ceased. When. at
last, we dared to open our eyes, we found
ourselves In a rift in the earth about
twenty feet deep. The second earth
quake must have forced up the bed Of the
crevice more than eighty feet"
"And how did you get out?' l asked.
"Oh," said Mime. LIE Quail, coming up
from the bathing houses, "the people of
Caracas drew US out with ropes. They
came, you know, very many to the ground
of the earthquake, monsieur, and with
drew us with ropes"
Poor little girll' said the husband, as
he drew her fondly to him. ut cost you
father and homer
eyes; but it gave husband meP'
"And husbands confidence, dearest,
which million earthquakes could never
shake"
"Mechant garconP said Nina roguishly,
dragging her husband up by both hands.
AS we were walking up to the hotel the
checked knickerbockers passed US, with
their friend the little Irishman.
Hang It'll She's devlish pretty-aw"
"Yis, me boy; an more's the pity she
Empsl"-J. M. Beldon in Frank Leslie's.
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19
A SURE CURE FOR PILES

DR.. Kinks German lie Ointment has cured
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles, when all other
Ointments have failed. 1t absorbs the tumors al
lays the itching at orce, acts poultice, gives
instant RELIEF. Dr. Kinks German Pile Ointment
Is prepared only for Piles and Ito ing OF the private
parts, and not hing else. Every box is warranted.
Sold by druggists sent by malt receipt of price
Soc and sI00 per box Sold by Hettinger Bros. and
Aldrich & Brown Wichita. Kansas.
Wichita eagle., 1888-10-19

It has been discovered and authorita-
lively announced that the first man to
turn the handle Of an organ was native
of the province of Teude.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-17

A great banquet was held at Brook
Ign, on Thursday last, in honor of
the birthday of Samuel J. Tilden.
Speeches were made by Gov. David B.
Hill, Col. VIM. T. Villas, Hon. Samuel
j. Randall and others. President
Cleveland sent a letter of regret con-
tanning the following stirring words:
"Tilden taught the limitation of
"Federal power under the Constitution;
"the absolute necessity of public econ
sonny; the safety of a sound currency;
"honesty in public place; the response
"bility of public servants to the people;
"care for those who toll with their
"hands; a properlimitation of corporate
"priviliges, and a reform in the Civil
Service"
"His was true Democracy. It led
"him to meet boldly every public issue
''as it arose. With his conception of
political duty he thought it never too
"early and never too late to give battle
"to vicious doctrines and corrupt prac-
"tices."
"And he was right. His success
proved him right, and proved, too,
"that the American people appreciate
"a courageous struggle in their de
.'fense"
Col. Villas responded to the toast,
"The President of the United States"
and he did it admirably. He was in a
happy, though earnest, mood and de-
livered an excellent speech. In fact
one of the best speeches which he ever
delivered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-17
All SorSa of Potscn.

Mr. ". F. Daley, Advertising Agent Of
the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad, writes:
"1nAanmatory rheumatism swelled ny
legs and arms to twice their natural size
l suffered e1cruciating pain. Your Won
oerful 3 5. S, made q complete cure
Major Sidney Herbert, editor OF the
Southern Cultiratcr and D7lIs tarHaey,
Atlanta. Ga, writes: +" have fully tested
the virtues OF Swift's Specific. both as q
rheumatism cure and tonic. 1t has done
even more than its proprietors claim for it.
Mr.. Michael Long, Jr., with the Sro-
bridge Lithographic Co., Cincinnati, Ohio,
writes: Il suffered for two years with a
terrible itching and painful sores on my
neck, arms, hands and fingers No ply
stefan could help me. 5. s. 5. relieved
me perfectly and / feel like new man
Mrs. Amanda Ing.e, of Gastonia, n. c.,
writes: My baby, when four months
old, developed scro.ula. He had two Sc
we're risings and sores on the neck. sent
for our family physician, who pronounced
II scrotula, and prescribed s. S. S. for it
gave the baby S S S, and it son got
the disease under control. The sores are
healed, and the baby is well and healthy.
l know S. S. saved its life, and l told
our doctor SO. Ee is a regular physician,
and prescribed S s. S. for the baby as soon
as he saw it had scrofuls.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-17
,noo,p a;7z, 6onsv,,,1 TS ;,,7,,,

mcotn ana honeyed hone anu ST,oSa
more decidedly.
You can't blind me, TrainorSS You know
what the bears are doing, They are running
everything, knocking down prices. DESTROY,
ing credit, using what little money there is
for speculation. thriving on the distress of
the public Its no better than highway-rob-
berry; and its my belief you are concerned
in the plot
You had better go 10 the nobs, and sss
talk TO me. You might as we'll pitch into the
tellers or messengers when the banks suspend
paymenIn
MOI shan't let YOU off, The .nobs,' as
you call them, dare not be seen in this mat
ter; they viii pocket the chestnuts, but they
viii get some cats paw 10 rake them out OF
the ashes
"Well, what are You going 70 do about ittr
Trainer was aStonjShs>i At his own teIuerity
as soon as he had uttered the words; but his
prosperity and the support of Trillion had
given him some courage.
dol You ScoundrelfH said NorcraSs, in a
rage that rarely overlook him. What sm
going to dot III break every bone in your
skin, If You don't give up this plot YOU are in
10 YOU dare TO set yourself IL put me downi
Don't let any Of your tools dare to run my
stocks! II YOU do, I'll 40 TO the magistrate
and have You arrested"
when | am arrested, my good Sir" said
Trainor, with a face pale as death, but with
lips firmly set, Il advise YOU to have your &C
counts ready For Shan't be in the Jug
minute before yonll have to show your
papers and your cash book to the conuany
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-17

Dempsey. Mr.. James Anderson and
Miss Lizzie Mahon; all of Clyde.
Mrs. Pease. of Dodgeville, was here
for couple of days this week.
Last week S. P. Curtis, of Richland
county, cut the horns off los head of
cattle for Anton Imhoff, Jr., and others
at this place.
Married, Feb. IA, at the residence of
Mr.. Kenzie, of Clyde, Mr.. Henry Ran
dali, Of Avoca, and Miss Lizzie kenzie,
of Clyde.
J. F. Grace, was in Dodgeville on
Tuesday attending the probate court,
In another column will be found a
notice from Highland to contractors
and builders.
H. p Mix was in Mineral Point one
| day this week on business.
| Having recently bought the Nondorf
interest in the store building 1 occupy,
| must request all my customers to
come and settle up their accounts or
do the best they can on them, | need
my money. Thanking the public for
past patronage and hoping to merit a
continuation of the same, / remain
respectfully yours, B. II. KREUL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-17
SHOWING HOW OUR HERO ESCAPED
DROWNING

SHOWING HOW OUR HERO ESCAPED
DROWNING.
The boat lay at the wharf, a pretty little
craft of six or eight tons, with mainsail
and lib. 1t was delightful afternoon:
gentle westerly wind swept over placid sea,
and the sky was as clear as the mirror that
reflected its exquisite blue. Oakhurst and
Miss Norcross took their seats amidship,
leaving the stern for the boatman. The
ropes were cast sf, and the sailor was about
stepping aboard, when it was discovered
that the fishing lines had been left behind.
Cd Larry was dispatched to bring them, and
be rolled off as fast as his habitual gait al
lowed Linn. When he was fairly up the hill,
Miss Norcross said:
@You know how TO sail boat, don't you"
Eyes" said Oakhurst, II have frequently
been out alone; but | thought / would not
take the responsibility of a more precious
freight
ait would be delightful to have sail by
ourselves"
Charming, truly Our saltwater friend
may be very estimabIa person, but we
should be freer to talk in his absence"
Suppose you try it. | will sit here, and
you take his place
Oakhurst hesitated; the proposal was q
tempting one, but he had no great confidence
in his own skill.
THE sea is like a pond" continued his
companion. I'VE can sail out short dis
lance and then return for our pilot, il we
ike
Oakhurst allowed himself to be persuaded
He showed of the boat, hoisted sail, and they
were soon lightly skimming the waters of the
bay They rounded the rocky point and
stood for the eastward Their boatnan soon
appeared on the shore and made frantic ges-
lures to no purpose; they looked back and
rather enjoyed his discontinue.
Never did the sea have such fascination
for Oakhurst He held the rudder and drew
the sheets with proud mastery, deeper and
more exciting than the horseuan feels on the
back of his steed These first emotions,
however, gradually lost their intensity, and
he resigned himself to the Ineasureless cen
tent which the gentle motion, the bland air.
and the sunny sky inspired
What had been the character OF Miss Nor
cross regard for Oakhurst hitherto would be
a difficult question to answer: it is doubtful
whether she knew herself. She had been
pleased with his conversation and manners,
datsered by his graceful and not too obsequi-
Gus attentions, and proud Of his success IN
his Living unon the pleasures Ct the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-17

at last they reached the top OF the cIiH, both
fell on their knees in gratitude 10 Heaven for
their preservation. Then new embraces and
protestations. Rain and salt spray, hunger
and fatigue, were Of little moment in that
hour
Near the cliff stood gentiemanis villa, and
to that they now FASTENED to procure dry
clothing before returning home. They found
the welcome hospitality they expected, AMI
after rest and refreShment started TO walk to
svillage where they could obtain transports
ton back. But st the gate they met Palette
and Mrs. NorcroSS, who alarmed at their long
absence. had driven in barouche along the
coast IN hope Of hearing some tidinss of the
boat
The wanderers were overwhelmed with
congratulations, mingled with deserved re-
proofs for their raShneSs in venturing forth
without their pilot. On the way home, Oak
hurst told the story which the reader already
knows, emitting only some few PASSAGES
Palette said, with a meaning emphasis:
Il thought So | thought what would ha -
pen. Nou aren't drowned, TO be sure; bur
some people can't be drowned; better Tor
them, if they could,a
Oakhurst made no reply to the hrusaue Sar-
easm, but drew Irene closer to his side. lie
could not talk after such an adventure, ss-
pecially while in contact with the woman fo,'
whom he had riSked SO much.
Poor little Agnes,