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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17
III TIE CASE OF WAsHOUTs.

How to Construct a Frame Bent Founda-
tior For Temporary Bridge.
"Letus suppose that q freshet has swept
away bridge on one Of our well trav-
sled roads," says John n. Ostrom in
Good Roads, land that the scene Of the
washOut is one where the banks are too
steep and soft or the water too deep or
all combined to permit Of fording. The
people will expect US torepair the crossing
at once, 50 that travel and trade may go
on without the necessity of driving long
distance around in order to reach points
On opposite sides Of the stream. You have
been elected to meet just such an emer-
gency, and it therefore stands you in
hand to INFORM yourself fully of all the
secrets of the art. The frame bent is the
quickest remedy, and if material is at
hand it need take Us but few hours to
provide crossing over which teams
may pass in safety.
''For the sake Of having practical case
let US assume the bridge was 80 feet long
and that the height from bottom of
stream to surface Of roadway is 10 feet.
Now let us look around for some square
timber, and suppose we find a supply of
it - by IL inches and - feet long and
also lot of two inch plank Is feet long.
With few heavy spikes, hammer, ak
and saw we are ready for work.
eve ought to have at least four men.
If we can get six or eight, it will hasten
the work, but more than eight cannot
be used to advantage, as they would be
in one another's way. We begin by lay
ing three of the IL foot timbers on the
ground near the edge Of the bank, about
four feet apart and parallel to each 9th
er, forming what we shall hereafter call
posts. We then place against the oppo-
site ends two other timbers, one of which
we call a cap and the other mudsill.
Now, before going any further with the
work let US add up to see if the height
is going to be all right. A one foot mud
sill. a IL foot post and one foot cap make
IA feet, and On top Of this will come
one foot joist and two inch floor plank,
making - feet 2 inches, which is near
enough to the required Is feet.
eve are now ready to toenail the cap
and sill to the ends Of the posts, which
being done we will lay diagonally across
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

During last month the circulating
money of the land increased upwards
of Sl6,000,00O This is an important
increase, but the most important fact
in connection Herewith is that the
money turned out among the people,
thanks to the passage of the Repeal
bill which put stop to the dangerous
policy of continued silver purchases,
was good money, each dollar being
worth a dollar that will nc depreciate
in the hands of the fiua. holders, the
workingmen and farme.s of the land.
This increase of VOLUME of good cur
rency cannot but contribute materially
to the bettermfnt of business condit-
ions this fall and winter.-The Mil
waukee Sentinel.
During TIE extra session Of congress
those who doubted the wisdom of re-
pealing the compulsory purchase
clause of the Sherman silver law
would invariably express the fear that
repeal meant contraction of the cir
culating medium of the country. But
their fear was groundless. Repeal not
only gives the people Of United States
more stable currency, but z greater
volume of currency as well.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

statute book to plague us. It's opera
ton worked harm to US abroad; it
wrought disaster at home. Its repeal
leaves us at last free to enter upon
financial legislation that will accord
with those principles of sound econom-
les which through all the past CEN
turtles have and in the future will con-
troll the worlds monetary operations.
With such legislation aiding instead
of retarding the unWritten laws of
commerce and trade, the wealth of the
American people must, in the very
order of things, become as vast as
their energies are unbounded."
"The advocates Of sound money
must not, however, rest content with
the vantage ground which now is
theirs. The declaiGer advocating a
money cheap and plenty is yet abroad
in the land, and will continue 50 long
as there is hope Of terms Of compton,
Use or yielding to his demands
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

the bent from corner to corner two
inch plank, so that it will strike all five
timbers, and if one plank is not long
enough splice on another.
"Fasten the diagonal plank in place,
driving two spikes at every intersection
of brace, post, cap and SILL It makes a
better job to spike second brace on the
opposite side of the bent, but this re-
quires considerable work and is unneces-
sary. Slide the bent down the bank into
the water and tow or pole into such a
position that the end which is to form
the mudsill shall be in the middle of the
stream and parallel with the current.
Then sink the mudsill end by piling on
rocks or old iron and drive down two
heavy iron bars or stout wooden stakes
to prevent kicking out sidewise. AT this
point light hand tackle would come in
nicely, and if we are lucky enough to
have one we can fasten it to the cap in
the usual manner and up end the bent,
holding it from turning clear over by a
guy line previously fastened to the cap
and pulling in the opposite direction. If
the tackle is wanting, then square lift
with a lot of men and pikepoles as in
olden times will enable us to do the
work. AS soon as the bent is up ended
we lay across the two inch plank for floor
joist, spacing them two feet apart with
one end resting on the shore and the
other on the cap. AS soon as this is
done we lay crosswise of the joist a course
of the two inch plank in hand for floor,
after which we can pass over the joist
and floor from the center of the bridge
to build the second half. This completes
the bulk of our temporary bridge, but it
is well to lay line of square timber, or
pile of plank over the outside joist at
each side of the roadway to hold down
the floor and act as wheel guard, and
we shall probably have to grade up the
earth little at both ends before teams
can pass from the earth roadway on to
the plank flooring of the bridge"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17
Hints For the Roadmaster.

The perpetual advantage of an easy
grade should be secured at the begin
ming. Straight lines are best and on like
grades are cheapest; it is economy, how
ever. to secure easy grades at the expense
of straight lines where such grade is
otherwise unobtainable, because the per-
petual advantage to all users of the road
more than offsets the disadvantage to the
land owner from i'll shapen fields.
Capacious middle blind drains in all
roads will dry the soil in summer and
minimize the damage by frost in winter.
Side drains should never be omitted.
If natural soil of road be arched at
center, its drainage will be easier
All stones liable to disintegrate the
road surface should be rejected.
Comparatively large cost is unavoid-
able. Cheaply made roads will prove the
most expensive roads,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep
depending upon healthy condition of
all the vital organs. Ii the Liver be
inactive, you have a Bilious Look, it
your stomach be disordered you have
a Dyspeptic Look, and it your Kid
neys be affected you have Punched
Look. Secure good health, and you
will have good looks. Electric Bitters
is the great Alternative and Tonic, acts
directly on these vital organs. Cures
Pimples, Blotches, Boils, and gives a
good complexion. Sold at Prideaux' s
Drugstore, 50 cents per bottle. 13m1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17
Good Roads GoSpeI.

Good roads cannot be made without
considerable expenditure. There ought
to be no Sinking that fact. Improved
streets in a city cost the owners of the
abutting property a good deal of money,
but it is recognized as good invest
ment, the increased value of the prop
erty because of the convenience very
quickly making up for the cost. The
people in a section where the roads are
now bad cannot have roads that are real
ly good without paying for them, and
the expense will seem heavy to farmers.
-CleYcland Plain Dealer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

Enthusiastic friends of Gov. Nc
kinley. are confidently predicting his
election as president in 1896. The
great Republican victory, of this year,
In Ohio, may send Gov. Mckinley to
the United States Senate; but it is alto
gether too early to predict his nomin-
alton as the Republican standard bear
er in the next presidential campaign.
Besides the country will then be forg-
ing ahead, under the Wilson low
tariff law, towards unexampled pros
perity; and the people will not be dis
posed to favor of change in their
policy of federal taxation. They will
be opposed to any tariff tinkering, as it
were.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

In the elections Of 1898 the Demo
Gratis were held responsible for admin
istering the laws of the country in
Guiding the Sherman silver law and
the Mckinley tariff law. The former
has been repealed, and the latter
should be repealed without delay, so
that at the next congressional election
the administration cannot be held re-
sponsible for either one of these twin
denominations of American finance and
taxation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17
LET ALL GIVE THANKS.
By the President Of the United
States of America-A Proclamation:

States of America-A Proclamation:
while the American people should every
day remember, by praise and Thanksgiving
the Divine goodness and mercy winch haN0
followed them since their beginning as a
nation, it Is fitting that one day In each year
should especially be devoted To the cohleh-
pIatiOn Of the blessings we have rccel'eu
from the hand Of Cod. and to the grateful
acknowledgment of his loving kindness.
Therefore, ], Grover Cleveland, president
Of the United States, do hereby designate
and set apart Thursday, the 3Oth DAY OF
November as a day Of Thanksgiving anu
praise to be kept and observed by all the
people Of our land. On that day let US foreGo
orr ordinary work and employment ana
assemble in our usual places OF worship
where we NAV recall al that God has done
for Is. and where from grateful hearts, our
united tribute Of praise and song may reach
the Throne of Grace Let the union Of kin
bred and the social meeting Of friends lend
cheer and enjoyment 10 the day and let gen
crous gifts Of charity for the relief 81 the
poor and needy prove the sincerity Of our
Thanksgiving.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the
United states / have caused to be hereto
affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington on the
third day st November in the year OF our
Lord eighteen hundred and nincty-threc and
Of the Independence or the United states the
one hundred and eighteenth
GROVER CLEVELAND.
by the president: WALTER Q. GRESHAM
Secretary Of State"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

The vote in Ohio last week was
light compared with that which was
cast in 1892 The Milwaukee journal
says:
Mckinley polled 5000 less votes in
OHIO last week than Harrison did last
November, while Neal was between
10000 aud 10000 behind Cleveland,
all of which is interesting and in
structiye. No Democrats have become
Republicans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

In speech before the Bankers as
ISOLATION, at Boston, on Monday after
noon, Comptroller Eckels said:
Happily at last the financial meas
ure which threw SO much of doubt
upon our monetary system, destroy
ed the confidence of the peple in our
banks, no longer remain upon the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

Milwaukee's new paper, The Morn
ing Times, suspended on Tuesday,
from lack of support. The news
paper field Of the Cream city is
thoroughly filed by the old established
lnorning and evening dailies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

Minnesota ex-state treasurers are to
appear as defendants in suits TO re-
cover for the state, interests on state
funds, and the probabilities are that
they will have to give up large
amounts appropriated to their own
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17

President Cleveland has appointed
j. Scott Harrison, the right good dem
ocraric brother of ex-President Har
rison, to be collector of customs at
Kansas City.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17
DIED BY HIS OWN HAND.
A Prominent Denver Man and War v,

A Prominent Denver Man and War Vet
eran Kills Himself.
DENVER, Nov. 6.-Hon. George Symes,
ex-representative, a prominent attorney,
one of Colorado's pioneers and one of
Denver's most prominent and wealthy
citizens, killed himself by shooting, pre-
sumably while laboring under pain so in
tense that his reason was temporarily af-
fected. He was wounded in the spine
during the war and of late has suffered
greatly. He lett brief letter to his wife
touching his estate, but said nothing of
the cause of his suicide. He bad also
worried over his business recently.
All that honesty, experience and
skill can do to produce a perfect pill,
has been employed in making De-
Wits Little Early Risers. The result
is a specific for sick headache bilious
ness and constipation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-11-17
ANY One Wanting

To buy GOOD farm, near the city,
CHEAP, should inquire of T. B Tregl-
gus, 2. 0. Mineral Point, Wis.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

THKY GEr THERE.--The people get
10 Van EatOn's TO buy goods. and his
stock and prices At once ''eet there" In
the minds Of all patrons
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

States, pencils and spoDges, half price
at The Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Tarpley are visit
ing the formers parents, in this city.
Good reliable shoes at reasonable
prices for cash, at the New York
Racket.
The jury that was to try the case of
r. r. and Lizzie Ryan, against VIM.
HoleOmb in Justice Bachelors court
yesterday, could come to no agreement
and no verdict was rendered.
You will find bargains in all lines of
goods at the New York Racket.
Don't suffer from dyspepsia. Take
Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t always
cures.
DR.. Mckinney, returned to his home
at Eugene this morning having visited
Mrs. Riggs near Crowley's station.
E. B. Fletcher, of Howell Prairie, re-
turned this morning from six weeks
visit at the big worlds fair.
Remember the New York Racket
when you want to save money on a
good pair of snoes or any other goods
In their line.
John Bayne, the young attorney, has
opened an office in the Murphy block,
where be will welcome his friends.
Shoes Shoes Shoes at the New
York Racket.
Simmons Liver Regulator surely
cures heartache, indigestion and all dis
orders of the liver.
Clark & Eppley, the popular Court
street grocers, have been rushed to fill
orders Tor hop pickers, but their city
trade has not suffered for want of goods
or prompt delivery.
Miss Pfeiffer, of Albany, who spent
last night at DIR. Golden's, went to
Portland this afternoon.
Mrs. McElroy and little daughter
went to Portland on the afternoon
train.
Ed. Giltner returned from Portland
today.
Mrs J. B. Starr returned to her home
In Olympia today.
su ffered from billiousness, indiRes-
ton, etc, Sim mons Liver Regulator
cured after doctors failed. w. d.
Bird.
Miss Carrie Royal returned to her
home in Dayton today, having visited
Miss Royal, OF this city, several days.
Miss Brandt. of Portland, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Legg, returned
home today.
The Ladies Bazaar has a surprise for
all in a full line Of new underwear, silk
for trimming and fancy work. Cling
hams and outing fiannels, at rare bar
gains, &c, Sc, l0c, per yard. A full
line OF kid gloves, hosiery. etc. State
Insurance block, spot cash. Lowest
prices known. 9-8-St
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

A NEW ACQUISITION. Company /.
received today new lockers and new
gun racks made at the Ira Eth Sash a
Door factory. This company keeps
right up with the times.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

ANOTHER CITIZEN Benjamin Irv-
Ing, who has held the position ofsuper-
intendent OF the deaf mute school for
years was not until yesterday full
fiedged citizen Of this country. Mr..
Irving Is native Seotchman and was
made citizen Of the United States by
a certificate granted by the court yes
terday.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08
Pigmies VA. Giants.

Lilliputian as they are In size (being
no larger than mustard seeds), they
achieve results that their Brobdingna-
gian opponents utterly fail in. We refer
to the efficacy Of the powerful prepara-
ton known as DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets, com pared with that OF their gi-
gantic competitors. the oldstyle pill.
Try the little giants, when dyspepsia,
liver complaint, constipation bilious
ness, or any kindred ills assail you, aud
you'll make no mistake-they'n disap-
pear at once.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

To think nothing ails you" Is a
symptom Of dyspepsia Take simmons
Liver Regulator.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08
Economize in Paper.

Clean newspapers, tied in bundles Of
100, not cut, for sale at this Office at
fifteen cents bundle. A heavy straw
wrapping paper, large sheets, two cents
a pound. Next door to the pOstoffiee.
~
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

BOARD OF CHARITY.-There will lie
a meeting tonight at the w. c. T. u.
rooms. All who are inclined 10 help
the needy are earnestly requested TO at
tend the meeting At 7:SO p. M. Much
assistance is being called for and every
good citizen should lend a hand.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08
Special Announcement.

For the next 80 days F. T. Hart the
tailor will make q reduction of one
fourth off the regular price on all suits
and trousers, now Ia the time to get a
new suit.
$4,000 suits, 5000
$l2.0O pants, $500
$1,000 pants. 7.5U.
For cash only.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

THIRD TIMR-The lO9th boy re-
ceived at the reform school Is Matthew
o'Neil, Of Portland. This IL the third
time for this boy, who is likely TO be-
come thoroughly accustomed TO the
ways Of the school before getting an
other parole.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08
of Interest to sportsmen.

Mr.. W. h Hulburt, A. @. p. A.. Union Pa.
nc System, Portland, Ore, has just received
a supply Of books called HGun Club Rules and
Revised Game Laws" This publication con-
tains q digest OF the laws relating 10 game In
the W estern states and territories. Mr.. Hul-
bart will be glad to mail you one OF the books
upon receipt of two stamps 10 cover postage.
W. H. HULRURT. g. A. p. A.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

RE-OPENED.-Aft a months Yac9-
tion Miss May Wilkins has re-opened
her dressmaking parlors in the Hughes
block, and is prepared to receive and
execute all work as in the past. Ladies
wishing fall work done should get their
orders in as early as possible. Prompt
work q speciality. 1916
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08
NEW TO-DAY.

OPALs.-We have q few "opap
plates left, and until they are gone, we
will make opal pictures at 9 reduced
price. Sperry, the artist, Commercial
street corner Court, Salem. DIFF
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

CHRISTIAN sCIEECE-Literature Of all
" kinds on sale at S26 Liberty street. +5-ly
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-09-08

ARRIvEo.-Rev. Jas. simmons. the
newly appointed pastor Of the A. N. Il.
church, has arrived from Seattle. and
will preach Sunday morning aud even
ng,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-03
FUNERAL oFMR. ADoLHPrsBLAIR.

Largely Attended mt ST. Paul's Church BY u
Representative Assembling Of Citizen..
The funeral of the late Adolphus Blair
took place at st. Paul's church yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. and was at
tended by a large assemblage Of Rich
mond s most representative people Hun
dreds who had known and loved the de-
ceased were present, and there could be
seen a large number Of business men in
the gathering. The vestry Of the church,
with other well-known citizens, acted as
honorary pall-bearers, and conveyed many
beautiful floral designs. The casket was
completely covered with flowers The
beautiful service was conducted by Rev.
Hartley Carmichael. rector Of the church,
and the choir rendered three hymns i'm
pressively. They We're No. Isl. For All
the Saints, Who From Their Labors Rest
No. 25j, Fierce Was the Wild Billow.'
and No. 252. when Our Heads Are Bowed
With Woe"
At the conclusion Of the simple service
the remains were conveyed TO their last
resting place at Hollywood
The pall-bearers We're: Active-Alessrs
Charles Davenport Joseph r. Anderson.
Jr.; T.. G. Leigh. Jr.; Peyton Grimes, Les
lie Martin. Is. Rand. Wexford, Howard ID.
HOge, and John rutherford. Honorary
The vestry OF ST .Paul's church and Col
onel w. Il Tanner, Colonel Archer An
derson, Messrs. George ID. Thaxton, w.
J. Johnson, Junius A. Morris, L. A. Cat
lin. Thomas NJ. Rutherford, A. Bargamin,
and W. Ben Richardson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-03

The Executive Committee Disposes of Con-
siderable Business of Importance.

The Executive Committee Disposes of Con-
siderable Business of importance.
The Executive Committee Of the Vir-
GINA State Agricultural and Mechanical
Society held d meeting yesterday morning
at Murphys. President IL. w. Wood oc-
cupied the chair, and the following were
present: Messrs. !. b. Watkins. Everett
Waddey, G.. w. HardWicke, Il. p. Camp
bell, IL. Clay Chambln.
The Finance Committee submitted their
report showing that the society had been
conducted during the year with small
profit. After deducung the expenses, with
the exception of the interest due, there
Will be a small deficit which, however,
will be satisfactorily arranged.
A resolution was passed authorizing the
president and the Grounds and Buildings
Committee to make arrangements to-
wards securing the State mineral and
forestry exhibit at Chicago 20 be used as
a nucleus Tor a permanent exhibit at the
Exposition grounds, by way of adding to
the attractiveness of the exposition.
After some routine business the meet
ing adjourned.
The society will consider the advisa-
bility Of taking steps towards having the
electric car line extended out Broad
street 10 the Exposition grounds. II is
understood that steps viii also be taken
to in0uce the management Of the base
ball clubs 10 have the games Of next sea-
son played on the Exposition grounds.
I'm such an event excellent baseball
grounds will be made for this purpose.
Parties are negotiating with the society
with a view TO having spring race meet
ings on the Exposition grounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-03
Rnar.l OF l.overncr. let.

The Board Of Governors Of the Rich
mond Mozart Association held large
and very interesting meeting last evening
I'm their board room. President James
Lyons I'm the chair.
Reports of the several committees were
read and received, all Of which showed
a good condition Of the association.
The trend Of interest seemed content
fin getting an increased membership, and
every member of the association has been
requested to aid I'm this work. Induce
ments win be offered in a financial way
that can not fail 10 attract all members
of this community who desire TO uphold
and maintain this fine old organization.
The Mendelsohn Quartette Club. assisted
by the beautiful and gifted artist, Miss
Lila Jual, will be the attraction at the
next musicale, November Gtl, To De fol-
lowed by such companies as Ollie Torbett
Concert Company. New York Philhar-
monte Cub, Schubert Quartette. of Chi
caro. Wnczek Concert Company Rosa
Linde Concert Company, Swedish Con-
cert Company, and others.