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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
RIVERS OUT OF THEIR BANKS
Heavy Rains Cause the Sangamon, Illi-
nois. and Wabash to Do Damage.

Heavy Rains Cause the Sangamon, ILL.,
nois, and Wabash to Do Damage.
VIRGINIA, H., April 1.-THE heavy
rains of last week have caused the Illi-
nois and Sangamon rivers to burst their
banks, doing considerable damage to
growing crops on the lowlands. The
Illinois river is five miles wide at
Beardstown and all wagon traffic from
the north is at Il standstill. The jack
sonville Southeastern railway bridge
at Chandlerville across the Sangamon
is in bad shape and a large force of men
is at work night and day so traffic on
that road may be kept up. The rivers
named have risen one inch an hour for
several days past
VINCENNEs, Ind, April 11.-Tlc Wa
bash river is out of its banks in many
places and doing great damage along
the leeves where the line is not pro
tected. 1t is now seventeen feet In the
channel ohere and rising half an inch
an hour. Reports from the White
river indicate a similar disastrous over
flow. A portion of lower Allison
prairie is inundated and great damage
done to bridges and fences. Rivermen
think that it will go much higher and
continue it's destruction of river
property.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April 1.-THE
sangamon river has been at high water
mark since last Sunday and is still ris-
Ing. Several small bridges were
washed away in the county last week,
but no serious damage has resulted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
The Ameer Friendly tn EnpIanu

BOMBAY, April 1.-The Gazette pub
fishes to-day a translation of a state
paper that the Ameer of Afghanistan
has issued to the noble chiefs of AT
ghanistan." He says Russia only
wants Afghanistan as a high road to
India and would place the Aghans in
her van as a special target for English
cannons and rifles. The Russians
would strip the Afghans of their arms
and their food and would Outrage and
murder their women, because they
must DESTROY the Afghans to obtain
India. Therefore the Ameer declares
that the friendship between the Rus
slams and Afghans is next to impossible.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Met with Singular Accident.

LIMA, Ohio, April 11.-Englneer
George Ross, of the Chicago & Erie
road, to-day met with a singular and
frightful accident. He was on the en-
CINE drawing the third section of
freight No. 4, and when just out of
Nankin he thought something was
wrong with the drivewheels of his To-
connective. Ross leaned out of the win
dow to examine more closely, when
the rest on the window broke and he
was thrown violently from the cab
window upon the rough Stag used for
ballasting. He was fatally injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15

over and have game of crlbbage with
LIE.
Now Miss Amanda Barlow was one of
the arlstocratlc spinsters OF the town, but
she and Uncle Joshua had been old friends
and school mates, and odd and old fashion
ed as he was, she loved him like brother.
Accordingly she answered the note Ia per
son, and the cribbage cards were forth
coming, but | imagine the game WASH t
a very spirited one, for the old couple
| seemed to be talking very earnestly about
something else, and before she went home
Miss Amanda called Dolly ore side and
said in low tone:
$50 you want to 90 to the party, do you,
my dear? Well, both your uncle and my
self would like ( 0 have you go for it go
ing to be very fine affair. AS for your
old muslin dress, just let me take it home
with me- Perhaps | may be able to FIX it
up with some lace and ribbons. Dent
mention this TO any one. Well surprise
Mrs. Dart and her daughters.
Dolly knew how to make other nice
dishes for the sick, and now, that the rest
Of the family had 1t him fall into her
hands, Uncle Joshua Jared sumptiousIy.
81 should think you'd trot your feet
off, Blanche observed commisevatiDgiy,
while Mrs Dart added with sigh of re-
lief:
"Weli, it's mercy some one suits the
old man! don't know what we'd do if
We had to wait on him, now that we are
SO busy getting ready for the party!'
The evening for the aforementioned
event came. Mrs. Dart and her daughter
drove off in stage of high satisfaction,
and hardly had the sound of their hired
hack died away before Miss Amanda's
private carriage dashed up the road-'For
all the world like a fairy god-mother' s
pumpkin coachl' as Dolly afterward
IaughingIy expressed it. Miss Amanda
herself alighted from the carriage stately
IN her black velvet and diamonds and
bearing a large package in her hands. 1t
contained not the fimsy muslin (Which
she had taken merely as a rUse to get
Dolly'S measul ement, but instead an
elaborate gown of white silk brocaded
with tiny pink and silver roses. A pair
OF dainty satin slippers, huge fan of
rosy ostrich plumes; a necklace Of pink
coral set in exquisite siIver fligree work
and big boquet Of fragrant roses COM
pleted the outfit.
For met Dolly grasped.
"For your' said Uncle Joshua, who had
hobbled to the door ON his crutch and
stood peering in with andy smile on all
this fnery. That's to pay for the nice
bowl of Cruel you made me! And now
III go back to my room as you can!"
Of the great sensation she made, Of the
surprise and discontinue of Mrs. Cart
and her daughters the glee and grace
with which Dolly danced--of the COM
pleted conquest she made ouseyerybody-
why you il have to ask Miss Amanda. And
when Uncle Joshua heard about it, he
nodded his gray head in satisfaction,
saying:
That's right! that's right She de-
serves the best. | intended that she shall
nave all I've got-and It's more than
most folks think it Is, too! She ought to
have some reward-a girl that can cook
for sick folks as she does!'-Philadelphia
Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Worked for tho Twlne Trust.

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, April IA meet
ing of the executive board of the Farm
ers' Mutual Benefit association was
held in this city some days ago, and,
though the greatest secrecy was OBJ
served, the information has leaked out
that an investigation was made into
the assault lately made upon the do
mestic hemp Irvine industry, particular
the Empire Cordage company of this
city.
The board made thorough examin-
alton of the Irvine industry, and again
Endorsed the product of the Empire
Cordage company over the product of
the Irvine trust.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15

SELECTED

A Christmas under Spanish skies?
A day of languor, love and dreams,
That all my soul beautlfles
With sweetest ecstacys extremes!
What magic charms have coDJured up
Such fantasies of deep delight!
/ drain Spanish Circe's cup,
And thrill to read in eyes Of night:
81 love you and j love you but you,
/ love your hair. your eyes your mouth,
love you az the flower It's dew,
love as lotus loves the southr'
A villa in Yerdant vale,
Blue peaks sOmDolent in the gun,
4 bower of blooms, afar a sail,
The white waves breaking, one by one
lounge at ease with cigarette,
My lady's face Is very near,
And oft these words I'll mere forget
Are breathed with passion in my ear;
u love you az the stars love night,
burn with life, but in your arms,
love you az the sun is light,
You are my world and all Il charms!''
The music Of mandolin
Blows family from q distant tower
A melody that goftens sin,
And sanctiies its bridal bower;
Beyond, white bird sinks and dips,
And wheels above the sUn-kissed sea
follow not but list 70 lips
That whisper love alone TO me:
u love you as the night its pail,
love you as the north it, frost,
You are my hope, my soul, nay all,
without you all my life is lost"
Oh happy day in sunny Spain!
o blissful hours 50 swiftly spentl
Alas when shall know again
such luxury Of sweet content?
And sweeter than the lotus blooms,
And sweeter than the iasmine's breath,
Far sweetest of the sOuth's perfumes
Ny lady's lips that Wbispereth:
- love you az the bloom its blush
love you as the sky its blue,
] love you as the dawn its flash,
] love you and ! love but you"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Blair Wants an Inuuiry,

WASHINGTON, April II. - Senator
Chandler in the Senate to-day pre-
scented memorial from ex-senator
Henry W. Blair praying for an investi-
CATION into the circumstances of the
refusal of the Chinese government to
receive him as United States Minister
BY senatorial courtesy the document
was ordered Oprinted in full III the
Record and was referred to the COM
mittee on foreign relations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
War Vessels on the Lakes.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Senator Nc
Millan's resolution in relation to the
operation of the treaty of 1917 rs re-
CARDS to the pohibition of building war
vessels on the great lakes by
the United States was adopted
by the Senate to-day. Senator Hale, W no
had previously objected to its i'm
mediate consideration, withdrew his
objection after consultation with Sec
rotary of State and Secretary of the
Navy. The resolution, if responded to,
will call up the general question of the
repeal of the treaty of 1917 in regard to
the war ornaments of Great Britain
and the United States on the great
lakes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
DON'T LEAVE YOUR FARM.
GUSSIE VI. WATERMAN.

Don't leave your farm, your prairie soil,
Long titled with heavy, wearing toll,
In quest of softer path to tread
Or easier way to earn your bread;
Let steadfast courage nerve your arm,
PlOd bTavely on-dOn't leave your farm
What thought before your mental sight
Some city splendor's pleasing light.
Bright CLEAN of gold, or brilliant fame
Play with alluring, sharing flame!
Resist the vain, Elusive charm
With cheerful hope,-don't leave your farm.
Though secret worm, or blasting storm,
Or monster Debts appalling form,
Or burning beam from rainless sky,
Should cause you in despair to lie;
Rise, work and trust; no loud alarm
Must fright your soul, don't leave your farm.
Sigh not for learnings joys you deem
Are but to you an idle dream,
For sons of science have been found
Staunch plowmen on the prairie ground
Grave wisdom yields her sweetest charm
To humble minds don t leave your farm.
Whose heart is mailed in moral worth
May fight the tiercest foes on earth
Rough, patient labor in the field
Soft spots of pleasant ease may yield;
And gold reward the strong right arm
That digs and delves don't leave your farm.
Orange Judd Farmer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
BOSTON BOYSDR0WN
Ten Young Men and Their Instructor
Start on Fatal
Sail.
A SqualI strikes the Boat and
it is Quickly Cap
sized

Boston, Mass, April 11.-An instruc-
tor and ten boys connected with the
Boston Farm school at Thompson's ISL
and were capsized in a sailboat last
evening and the instructor and eight of
the boys were drowned. The victims
were:
a. Z. NcRDBERG, instructor, aged about 40
FRANK .. HITCHCOCK, agedls.
HOMER F. THATCHER, II.
GEORGEF. ELLIS. 10.
Thomas FLuLLIPS, 10.
WILLIAM w. CURRAN, II.
CHARLES IL GRAVES, II.
HARRY 4. LOUD, Is.
ADELBERT Il. PACKARD, 1s.
The rescued persons were o. w.
Clements, aged II, and Charles A
Limb, aged 16. The instructor had
been to the city during the day to at
tend church, and the boys, constituting
a regular crew Of the school, lett the
island at GAO to sail to sail to City
Point to convey the Instructor to the
island. Between Spectacle Island and
Thompson's Island the boat was struck
by a squall and capsized. The eleven
occupants were thrown into the ice
cold water, but succeeded in securing
positions where they could cling to the
over turned craft. The night was
cold and the shores and wharves were
abandoned. When the time for the
boat to return to the island had passed,
the superintendent of the school,
Charles Ii. Bradley, went to the beach,
but could not see nothing. The sur
vivors say that they saw him patrolling
the beach and felt that rescue would
come, but it did not
Finally the chill of the water and the
exertion necessary to keep their heads
above the surface overcame the I'M
fortunates and one by one they were
compelled to release their hold. The
instructor was the first to go.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
NO PLACE FOR MORMONS.
Escorted Out of a North Carolina Coun-
ty by MASKED Men.

Escorted Out of q North Carolina Coun-
ty by Masked Men.
RALEIGH, N. c., April 9.-News has
reached here of the driving of Mormon
missionaries from Stanley county by a
large body of disguised men, many of
who were known to be prominent citi-
zens. At midnight the White Caps
went to the house of man
with whom the Mormons were
staying and denounced the latter.
The Mormons were tied and placed on
horses and taken many miles across
a river into Union county. They were
told positively that if they ever came
into that part Of the country they would
b killed. One report was received That
the MOrmons were set upon and
beaten, and another that they were
killed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
ACROSS THE BLOODY CHASM
Hill and Cleveland Expected at the
Harlem Democratic Club BANQUET.

IiEEI anu CItVtItNu LApbCIeu HI INC
Harlem Democratic Club Banquet.
New YORK, April 1.-THE tenth
annual dinner Of the Harlem Demo-
cratic club will be held next Wednes-
day. Great pressure is being brought
to bear by the committee to have both
Senator Hill and ex-President Cleveland
as guests, and they have been assured
by both gentlemen that they will be
present if nothing turns up to prevent
their attendance. Each knows that
the other is invited, and it is proba bic
that the Harlem Democratic Club house
will be the scene of most unique
event-Hill and Cleveland toasting
each other.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Floods Feared In Arizona

PHOENIX, A. T., April 11.-Reports
from the mountains are that the snow
fall of the last few days has been near
ly six inches, and it is still showing.
Mines are shut down, owing to sup
ply famine resulting from the weather,
and there is much concern felt for
stock. Rivers, too, are rapidly rising,
and foods are feared.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Battle with RusJIers.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 11.-Word
has been received at Douglas, Wyo.,
that fight has occurred on Powder
river between the cattlemen and
rustlers but no particulars were
learned. Casper is the nearest tele-
graph office to the scene of the trouble,
and the wires from Buffalo to that
point are down, and it is said that the
cattlemen have cut the line in may
places to prevent any communication
with the outside world
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Mrs. Harrison Ill.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Mrs. Mckee
has been called to Washington by the
illness of her mother, Mrs. Harrison,
who, while not seriously indisposed, re-
quires her daughters attention Mrs.
Harrison has not been well for some
weeks, doubtless due to some extent to
the exacting duties of her position.
She is suffering with an attack Of bron-
chitis, and her physician to-day says
her condition is no worse than it has
been for some time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Detroit Has Case of Typhus-Fevel

DETROIT, Mich, April 9-Detroit
has a case Of typhus-fever or ship fever,
such as nearly depopulated Quebec
several years ago. The victim is 9
years old Joseph c. Schappa, son of a
Polish family which resides at No. 731
Dubois street. The house is being
guarded night and day by the police to
prevent the disease from spreading.
How the disease reached this city is
not yet known.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Prince Michael in Court.

DETROIT, Mich, April 11.-Prince
Michael, of the new and latter house
of Israel, and his spiritual wife, Eliza
Court, were in the police court this
morning for examination, but the case
was adjourned until next Monday.
Owing to some legal technicality as re-
CARDS the princes bonds, Judge
Chambers has issued warrant for his
rearrest, and he will be taken into
custody again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
The Russian Famine.

LONDON, April 1.-The Chronicles
correspondent in the Russian famine
districts, who has been visiting Beige
chef. writes that ne saw Count Toll
stoi's daughter open in a single day let
tiers containing checks amounting to
5000 rubles. Most of the letters were
from America and England. There
was one check from London for a100.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Three Hundred Wire Men on strlI,e.

New YORK, April 1.-THE Electric
Wire Mems Union, composed of men
who work on electric bells, burglar
alarms and other contrivances, has
ordered a strike of it's members
throughout the city for an advance of
wages. The men have been receiving
81 and So. so per day and they want
So Only two firms granted the de-
mand for an increase of wages when it
was made. The strike goes into effect
to-day and will bring out about three
hundred men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
TO RAISE THE PRICES ON OIL
An Agreement Among Producers to Sus-
pend Drilling for Six months.

All aSESeHeuG Among 10 Sus-
pend Drilling for Six months.
PITTsBURG, Pa, April 11.--A mum Der
of the leading oil producers in the
southwest are taking action looking to a
general suspension of the drilling oper-
ations for period of six months from
al out May l. Many of the largest oper-
ating individuals, firms and companies,
with headquarters in this city, have al
ready signed the agreement, which lie
SO drawn that it must be signed by all
producing companies or it is to be null
and void. The idea meets with general
favor among the operators, who bind
themselves to build no rigs and start
no wells to drilling before the 18th Of
October except under specified circum-
stances.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
May Renew the Strike.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April s.-There
Is possibility of the Canadian Pacific
strike being renewed. The trainmen
claim the company has violated it's
terms Of agreement by diseharging
four of the old crews who struck, and
laying off the crews employed during
the strike. Every effort will be made
to arrange matters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15

HUNTINGTON, Ind, April 11-White
Cap notices, embellished with skull
and cross bones, have been posted in
various places in Warren, this county,
warning worthless fellow to leave
place or suffer the penalty. The fell
low is supposed to be the person who
attempted to commit rape upon a s.
year-old daughter of c. p. Lawrence
of this place one day last week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
May BE a Big Freight War.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, April s.-A big
freight rate war is impending between
the fast freight lines between the
Missouri river and the Atlantic sea-
board. Despite the statements to the
contrary, freight rates west bound are
being slashed right and left by one line
at least and there is every indication
that the cutting will result in war.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Bows Wrecked the Train.

READING, Pa, April 11.-Howard
Hoyer, Is years OF age, was taken into
custody here on the charge of wrecking
the New York express on the Reading
railroad. He confessed that he and
two other boys turned the switches and
placed pick handle between the rails
and the frog in order to "see the
engine jump" and ''for fun" War
rants are out for his companions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Dead In the Drunkenness Institute

OMAHA, Neb., April lie. w. Ball,
an Iowa commercial traveller,
was found dead to-day in a
drunkenness institution. He was
In good health when his friends placed
him there last night. The physicians
declared that he had received no injec-
ton. The coroner win inv estigate the
case tomorrow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Chief McClaughry Speaks for Dwight.

PRINCETON, ILL.,, April 9.-Major Nc
Claughry and the Hon. Thomas Mitch
ell of Chicago addressed a large audi
ence here last night in the interest of
the Kelley cure at Dwight. They had
no word of criticism for other reform
work, but they believed this to be the
marvel of the age. They spoke in the
interest of the Woman's club to help
raise money to assist worthy persons
to Dwight. At the close about $500
was contributed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Harrison and Cleveland Endorsed.

WHITE CLOUD, Mich, April 1.-The
Newaygo county Republican conven-
ton elected John Cole, Capt. Dean,
George Crook Wellesley Pearson and
George Hill delegates to the State con-
vention, and instructed them for Har-
rison. The Democratic county cOnven-
ton instructed delegates for Cleveland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
superintendent Owen Under Fire.

WASHINGTON, April II. - Assistant
Attorney Gen. Raunells, of the depart
ment of justice, at the request of Sec
rotary Foster, this morning began an
investigation of the charges of incom-
potency and maladminstration pre-.
ferred against Mr.. Owen, superintend-
ent of immigration, by Assistant Secre-
tary Nettleton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Straw berries A gain,

One main reason for the great diversity
of opinion regarding strawberry culture
grows out of reluctance to do thorough
work. To grow fruit on the hill system,
requires constant watchfulness. and this
the average man hates. He would rather
let the runners rdn at viii and at the end
of year or two plow under and plant
anew. 1t is the same impulse that makes
slovenly dairymen hate milk records.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Don't Seed too Early.

Do not be tempted to get seed in the
ground too soon. When the warm spring
days come and the opportunity for work Is
inviting, patience must be exercised. In
this climate we may have frost at any
time until May, and to get seed in too
early, unless of the hardy plants may en-,
tail loss. When the ground is not we'll
warmed plants will not make any head
way, even if they escape frost.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
Decapitated by a Train.

JACKSON, Miss, April lie. M. Hun
ter, agent for Richmond, Va, pub
fishing house, committed suicide near
Forest, a few miles east of here on the
Alabama and Vicksburg railroad, by
placing his neck across the track be-
fore a passenger train. His head was
severed from his body. No cause is
ASSIGNED
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-04-15
HETHERINGTON GOES FREE.
i;obinson's Slayer Acquitted by the
Consular Court at Yokohama.

OUIIsuIstT SVuIU
WASHINGTON, April "a cablegram
was received at the Navy department
to-day from Commander j. P. Bartlett,
United States steamer Marion, announc-
ing the acquittal by the consular court
at Yokohama, Japan, of Lieut.. j. FL.
Hetherington, q. S. N, of the murder
of Cover Robinson. This action is
final and Hetherington cannot again
be tried for the same crime in any
other court. The news of Hethering-
toms aoluittal was received with
marked evidence of satisfaction in
naval circles.