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The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
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Deborah Murphy.

Belfast, February S.-Deborah Murphy
wife of the late Robert Murphy, and the
oldest person in Belfast, died at the
home of her only living son, Howard
Murphy, yesterday, aged 9S years, 10
months and IA days. Mrs. Murphy's
maiden name was Howard. She was
born and lived until womanhood in St.
George. Her husband was an enlisted
soldier in the war of 1872, on which ac-
count she drew pension. While living
at St. George, at the age of about II
years, she heard the sounds of the naval
combat between the Boxer and Enter
prise, which occurred not far from her
home
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
X. JOHN LITTLE & co.
LOST WITH ALL HANDS.
Natives Tell of the Wreck of an English
Ship Off Warren Hastings Island.

Vancouver, B. e.. February s.-The
ship General has just arrived from Java
and brings news of the shipwreck of
q large vessel on a reef off Warren
Hastings island. The General passed
there December 4 and was boarded by
natives who reported that ten moons
before large English ship was wrecked
and all hands drowned. The King of the
natives brought out a metal quadrant
for barter. The quadrant bears the
name /" W. Weichert, Cardiff. maker" AS
the British ship Morayshire, which
sailed from this port with cargo of raw
sugar, was never heard of and should
have been in that locality at the time of
the wreck, it is thought she was the
wrecked vessel
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
western Railroad Troubles.

Omaha, Neb., February ga circular
has been sent to railroad employees
societies which states that there appears
to be general movement by managers
of roads west of the Mississippi river to
reduce pay and asking, in view of that,
whether the employees of all the roads
ought not to strike if arbitration fails.
This will be discussed first by the Ameri-
can railway unions of this CITY.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
WiIlardI.emis Killed.

Phillips, February s.-Willard Lewis,
aged %. of Canterbury, N. B., was killed
Wednesday at Jerry Beedy's camp at
Redington Mills by log rolling over his
head. He leaves mother and brother,
j, S. Lewis of Lewiston.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
Lockiaw Followed the Blow.

Wiliiamstown, Mass. February s.
The hearing in the case of Patrick Kir-
by, blacksmith, who in drunken row
on January Sd struck James Fitzgerald,
who died of lockjaw two weeks later,
was held today. Judge Danforth bound
Kirby over to the grand jury. Bail was
was fixed at $1,000,
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
Beware of ointments for Catarrh that Con-

tain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by +. j. Cheney q Co,
Toledo. o.. contains no mercury, ana Is taken 7
mucous surfaces of the system IN buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio,
~ dr by TI price 75c per bottle
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
kolb Nominated.

Birmingham, Ala, February s.-Mr.
Kolb was nominated for governor today
by the Populists and Kelbites The
Republicans refused their support and
will nominate state ticket. A small
faction of the Populists has bolted.
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
Corbe}t will Not PLAY Ball.

Baltimore, February S.-The champion
pugllist Corhett will not play bali in
Baltimore during the coming season.
Manager Hanlon said tonight that. owing
to the opposition developed in many
quarters, he had ceased negotiations with
(inrhett
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
From-First- Hands To-Everybody's Hands
p, . ALE I'D
T H R III ID = .;
Commencing Thursday Morning.
tt H R EE
1000 Dozen Best Spool Cotton at &c spool.
500 Dozen Spool Silk at Sc spool.

1000 Dozen BestSp Spool Cotton at &c SPOOL
Spool Silk at Sc SPOOL
500 Dozen Brooks Spool Cotton at &c SPOOL
Ladie &, 12, I'd
reduced from 81. 90.
Cashmere Gloves lie pair reduced
10 17c. reduced from 25
IL 12c pair, reduced
21c.
Ribbons odd coOrs, No. q No. s. No. IL and No. IL
at yard
so pieces Shifting yard, reduced from 5c for
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09

Napkins $1.OO, 125, 200, 1926 and $50 dozen
Quilts, soc, 81. 90, 1850, 1875 and 200.
Crushed at Sac yard.
19c EACH
at SOC, 75c, $1.OO and upwards.
Corset Covers 25c, 39c and Soc
Drawer
quality materials
the above mentioned prlcee
New Scotch 25c beautiful
Swivel at yard evening
The Portland daily press., 1894-02-09
DRUG

CASTLE Soap at 10c a lib.
Buttermilk Soap at Sc a cake.
Hoods Tooth Powder at 15c bottle.
Playing Cards at 15c pkg, for 25c.
500 Chamois Skins at 10c each, reduced from 25c
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
A Great Day for Runaways.

Shullsburg Pick and Cad.
Monday was a great day for run
Always near Benton. A team attached
to creamery wagon ran away and
tipped the wagon over, scattering the
milk cans along the road by the farm
Of John Jeffrey. Two teams which
were cultivating corn in the adjoining
field were frightened by the noise and
both ran away. The creamery team
jumped into the field and the two farm
teams jumped into the road. Remains
of a wagon, creamery cans and corn
sulkeys now adorn the neighborhood.
The boys who were driving the farm
teams escaped without injury. Harry
Wiley had team frightened by a
peal Of thunder on Tuesday in the
same neighborhood. The team ran
away but did not do much damage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
independence Sunday.

Platteville News.
Last Sunday was observed by the
Congregational church of this city as
independence Sunday" The church
was beautifully decorated with ban
ners and floral designs and a large
audience listened to the address by the
pastor on the Republic and its Perils'
Members Of the G. A. r.. the S. V.
and the w. II. G. are to be credited
with the decorations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
UPLIFTING THE COMMON SCHOOLS

UPLIFTING THE COMMON SCHOOLS
The Democrat believes that the
course Of study adopted for the COM
mon schools Of Wisconsin, and the
graduating exercises connected there
with, will work u wonderful change for
the betterment OF the schools. The
good effect Is already felt throughout
the state. In half u dozen counties,
from which The Wisconsin Journal
Of Education has been able to gain
information, between five hundred and
six hundred puppies graduated from
the common schools Of Wisconsin this
summer; and The Journal says:
Already we have announced In the
columns of The Journal the gradu-
alton Of between five and six hundred
pupils from the common schools of
Wisconsin this summer, and we have
been able to obtain information from
only half-a.dozen counties. 1t is evi.
dent that the movement for establish.
ing a regular course of study and
granting diplomas upon the com.
pletion of 1t is making Roadway
rapidly In the state. This means the
uplifting Of the common schools b,
new ideals, new relations and new
stimuli. The commandments ar,
events Of more than local Importance
They bring several schools into rela
tions with each other; they stimula
honorable rivalry and local pride; they
call out tho farmers from long dis
tances to witness the successful com
pletion Of course of study by theil
own children and those Of neighbor,
and acquaintance; they hold pupil,
in school and encourage many to ente
upon fuller courses Of study; In shor
they infuse new life into the common
schools, and the whole educationa
work Of the state will feel the whole
some influence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05

We find In the Wisconsin Journal OF
Education for July the following SEN
sible remarks In regard to school COM
mencements:
School commencements II the pro-
gram Is not too ambitious, are valuable
means of keeping up the interest OF
the community In the schools. After
all they are chiefly a scenic effect, the
lowering Of the school year. Simple
programs, Of declarations and recita-
tions for grades below the high school,
and of essays on familiar topics easily
within the range of the pupils
experience and knowledge In the high
schools, constitute the best sort of
material. More ambitious efforts lead
to too much help from the teachers
and to a certain display Of callow wis
dom which Is not wholly pleasing to
the discerning. School graduates are
not yet ripe for public discussion OF
questions Of policy and economics, OF
for literary criticism and philosophy
or course empty moralizlng is out OF
place. Simple themes, simple dress.
ing, flowers and music, these make
up the most attractive and popular
program, and the whole effect Of them
Is wholesome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05

The great railroad strike Is spread
ing and growing worse daily. The
federal troops are In control at Chi
cago; but the situation Is strained and
serious. A complete embargo has been
placed upon freight shipments. 1t Ia
to be hoped that the government will
speedily assert Its powers and raise
the blockade, and also find way to
prevent further conspiracies against
trade and commerce.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05

Henry James refers to the two com
edies which, under the title "Theatri-
calls" Harper n Brothers have just
published, as "two little entertain
ments,' and they are as entertaining
In their way rs anything Mr.. James
has given us. Within the past year
the same house has published four
volumes by Mr. James, entitled Pic.
ture and Text, The Private Life, The
Wheel of Time, and Essays in London
and Elsewhere,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
Change of Bank Officers,

Darlington Republican.
A change of officers has taken place
In the First National Bank of this
city. George S. Anthony has resigned
his position as cashier. and I. G. l..
Machay his Office AZ vice president.
Mr.. A. o. Chamberlain was at u
special meeting elected vice president,
and I. G. l.. Macay cashier.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
The best riders in the world are sal

The best riders In the world are said
to be the cowboys of the United
States, the Cossacks of Russia, the
Mexican Vaqueros, and the South
American Guachos. Each of these
four classes Of expert horsemen is
described In Harper's Young People
for June 26, and the article is
illustrated with instantaneous photo.
graphs taken at the "Wild West =
show. The same number contains
an illustrated paper by DR.. Henry S,
Williams on the common poisonous
roots-a subject to which attention
has been drawn by the recent sad case
Of the poisoning Of five boys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
Platteyille Public Schools.

The NeWs
Reports show that the actual seat
ing capacity of our schools is 506, and
tn number of scholars in attendance is
72l, making 1t very evident that more
room Is needed and ut once. The
committee have set the date for the
next meeting on Monday, July l6, in
Court room of City hall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
New Ward Officers.

The Chronicle.
The city Of Dodgeville will be
divided into three wards after the Sd
day of July, and 1t will be necessary
to elect complete set of ward officers,
consisting Of one justice of the peace,
one constable, one supervisor, and two
aldermen. The election will take
place rs soon after July Sd as notice
can be given.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
Has Secured Bail.

Rchlnnd Republican.
Thornton Smith, who was bound
over to the United States circuit court
by Court Commissioner Miner, last
Wednesday on the charge of counter
feiting, has secured bail. 1t is
believed that Mr., Smith will establish
his innocence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05

The strike assumed a very serious
aspect on Tuesday, when the troops
under command of Col. Crofton, at
Fort Sheridan, consisting of eight
companies Of infantry, two troops OF
cavalry and a battery of light artillery,
were ordered to Chicago to enforce the
laws of the United States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05

If the tariff bill is not what 1t should
be, the responsibility therefor rests
upon the eight or ten Democratic
Senators who opposed at every turn
the efforts made to redeem the pledges
made to the people.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
Struck by Lightning.

Rlchlnnd Republican.
During the thunder shower last
Friday evening, the house of Il. +.
Kepler, Of Boaz, was struck by
lightning, badly demolishing the
building but not severely injuring
any of the family. A dog that was
laying under the stove was instantly
killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
Are You Troubled With

Constipation or Sick Headache If
so, why not try Regis Little Giant
Pills 1t only takes one pill a day;
forty pills in bottle. One bottle will
cure you and only costs &c. Sold and
warranted by w. H. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05

It is believed that the anticipation
bill, passed by the house, will not be
taken up by the senate at this session,
but that all the time from now to ad-
iournment will be occupied with ap-
preparations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
The Growing Beauty OF Woman

Is luxuriant growth of Hair.
Begg's Hair Remover is guaranteed to
give satisfaction, rs 1t is a purely
vegetable preparation, and acts direct
ly on the roots of the hair. Sold and
warranted by w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
THURSDAY: JULY 5, 1894.

The tariff bill passed the senate on
Tuesday night by vote of "a to 80,
a strict party vote, but for Mr.. Hill,
who voted with the Republicans
against the measure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05

II dull, spiritless and stupid; II
your blood Is thick and sluggish; If
your appetite Is capricious and un-
certain. You need a sarsaparilla. For
best results take De Wits. It
recommends itself. w. III. Prideaux
druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05

Some thing wrong when you tire too
easily. Some thing wrong when the
skin Is not clear and smooth. Some
thing wrong when the Blood is i'm
pure. Everything right when you
take De Wits Sarsaparilla. 1t Recon-
mends itself. w. II. Prideaux, drug
,viot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
F. w. PHILIP.

Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist,
Honorary Graduate OF Ontario Veterinary
CollegeD
Mineral Point, Wis.
Having sufficiently recovered from
my injuries, l am again prepared to
treat diseases of all domesticated
animals upon the latest scientific prin-
cipals known to the profession.
Charges to suit the times. Consulta-
ton free. All calls promptly attended
to. Office at old stand, first door
north of Terrill's Hotel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-07-05
VETERINA Y
HOSPITAL.
Mineral Point. wis.

Having leased and suitably fitted
up the barn opposite Sims livery
stable, for Veterinary Hospital, in
vite public attention thereto, and 80
licit the patronage of all who have
horses and cattle needing treatment in
such an institution. Having spent
years in studying for the profession,
and graduated from one of the best
veterinary colleges on this continent,
and with several years practical APP
plication, feel confident of being able
to successfully define and treat ami.
nal ailments. Special attention given
to Lameness, Barbwire Injuries, Cuts
Strains and Bruises, for which the best
liniments and salves known to the
profession are used and kept for sale
Evening journal., 1894-09-22

plan adopted by Captain Edward
Beaupre, president Of tho Albany and
Troy Steamboat Company Is 60 be com
mended He illuminated Pleasure
Island, small island in the Hudson
river between the two cities named, one
night recently as follows He bought =
hundred soft bricks for sixty cents and
a barrel of kerosene for 81 So Then he
soaked the bricks in the barrel Of
kerosene for two days, and when they
had become thoroughly soaked, distribu-
ted them on large pebbles along the
walks Of Pleasure Island and lighted
them with torch They burned four
hours and lighted up the ground like
huge FIRE fles. Captain Beaupre con-
sIders this the cheapest and most
effective system OF out door illumination
yet devised. Bat little smoke arises
from the blazing bricks, and the light
from one is equal to that Of several gas
lets of the largest size
Evening journal., 1894-09-22

pay for It. Fine churches and "bigY
preachers are the growing sins Of Metho
dist churches to-day II a church has
not 81 900 or 81 200 preacher or an
edifce with steeple on It Methodism is
on the wane in the opinion Of many. II
some preachers salaries were cut in half
and churches built with less glitter aud
show possibly the Lord would dwell with
his people and hundreds would bs reached
where only few are now converted -
New Castle Herald
Delaware is not in the market. Honest
Republicans as well as loyal Democrats
will hasten to crush any attempt to drag
her name In the mire. Dover Index.
II the Republicans have a majority
Hon. Anthony Higgins will very probably
be reelected, as he has ,nducted himself
very credltably and his service deserves
this recognition at the hands Of the
party. If, on the other hand, the Demo
Gratis shall be in majority, which we do
not believe possible from the present
outlook, either Willard Salisbury or
Edward L. Martin will be elected to that
honorable position Daily Republican.
There Is something more solid than
gas In Brother Addickss boom When
Brother Higgins hits 1t, It resounds with
q metallic ring, Every Evening.
Evening journal., 1894-09-22

Both the method and results wien
Syrup of Figs is taken; it ;s pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanaes the sys-
em eiIectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevera and cures habitual
constipation. Syruo Of Figs is the
Dnly remedy Of its kind ever pro
auced, pleasing to the taste and aC
septable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
lealthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
20 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 50e
and 81 bottles BY all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fie syrup Co
san FRANCISCO. Cal.
lcyiSggis. ~. NEW YORK. RR
Evening journal., 1894-09-22
LIE CANADIANS INploNANT.

Senator Higgins Went TO New York,
Opened His Mouth aud pat ais Foot
Ia n.
Senator Higgins delivered an address
on the relations OF the United States
with Canada et the county fair st
0gdensburg, n Y, yesterday A dis
datch from that place says:
The Canadians who listened to the
speech Of Ssnator Higgins, OF Delaware,
delivered here this afternoon. went home
filled with indignation They resented
his imputations that they maintained
their allegiance to Great Britain at the
xpense Of their prosperity and also
though 1t was dear TO their hearts it was
dearer to their pocket books.
"His representation that Canadian
prosperity could only be secured by
continental unity also arouaed resent
ment His etatement that the fe sling Of
the people of the United States toward
Canada as nation was peiRhborly and
amiability, aud not indifference failed to
soothe their very much ruff I'd feelings
Evening journal., 1894-09-22
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

The recording angel will have to open
a new set OF books on the debt side when
the income tax goes into effect. Detroit
News Tribune
An exchange notes the fact that the
whole country is kicking" Good That
is another evidence that the country is
very much alive Atlanta Constitution.
Having STEADY" keeps girl at home
as close evenings as II she we're married
and had baby .-Atchison Globe
The American Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Science Is on the trail OF
the watermelon microbe New York
Telegram.
Noah was the first man to obey the
order, Get of the earth New York
Journal.
Il IL good deal better to have your
shoes run down at the heel than be toS
lazy to walk World.
Evening journal., 1894-09-22
The PENINsuLA PRESS.
what the Delaware and Eastern shorl
Editors Are Talking About.

What the Delaware and Eastern Shora
Editors Are Taking About.
According to Democrat. who ought to
know, the Democratic candidates in this
county, when approached by party work
ers for stake, reply. Go see Ban
croft. Morning News
The desertion Of Higgins by the Rspub.
licans Of Kent and Sussex seems really
cruel he did all he could for them, and
II he possessed. .one. e.additional re qulsite he
would be their ideal of statesnn An
They are anything but Indifferent to the
loaves and fishes, and no Delawareau
ever worked so persistently or so sue
cessfully 20 obtain for his followers offices
under the Federal Government. But he
does not possess the wealth Of his victor.
ious competitor. r.-Dover Delawarean.
on the contrary, It seems to us that
Mr.. Addicks is very desirable sort OF
man to have In any community, and tbs
kind that ought to be encouraged. Tn,
Star wishes him abundant success in hi
campaign against ignorarce, bigotry
prejudice and all msnner Of foggism Z
Sunday Star.
Every Dog has his Day Is mos
forcibly exsmpli6ed in the fight agains
Republican candidate McMullen bv ex
Postmaster Ste wart, Of Wilmington an,
Others. -MidIletown New Era.
News from Wilmington is to the efIec
that the EpwoIth congregation Is sbou
to give up it's new and handsome churc
edi6ce because Of the mountain OF deb
upon 1t 1t was a hazardous move t
build such a church without KNOWN
where the money was coming from I
Evening journal., 1894-09-22

BY advertising, the merchant raises his
sign where IL will be seen by all the peo
pie, and thus he makes his business
known to thousands when otherwise It
would be known to a few only. The
development of the modern newspaper
during the last fifty years more especially
has done more for public enlightenment
generally than any other means Of diffus
ing knowledge. II has occurred stimuli
taneously with the spread Of education,
to which it owes It's impulse The readers
OF newspapers now comprise practically
the whole population, for llliteracY, pro
portionately trlhing In this country, is
fast passing away altogether. Hence the
opportunity for advertising business fur
nlsbed by the local newspaper is one Of
the most valuable features Of our ad-
vanced civilization.
Evening journal., 1894-09-22
Cheap IiIumlnntIonn.

Political campaign illuminations will
soon become the order Of the day, or
rather Of the night, for as we near
November the partisans OF each candidate
viii be getting more and more red hot
and the desire to paint the town red in
the interests Of each party will cost
considerable money. OF late years it is
getting customary In many places for
the merchants and shop keepers to greet
both parties with illuminations, regard
ess Of party affiliations This is a good
plan for it makes a pleasant feeling
throughout communities aud tempers the
antsgonisms too often engendered BY the
heat Of political discussions The only
objection 10 this seems 70 be In mos
cases the expense, though, Of course
there are some 50 tinctured with part
prejudice that they would not be willing
to honor their opponents By the harmless
display Of / little red FIRE. Such people
are like tie Democrat who was down oI
General Jackson because he saw hiu
shake lsrds with Henry Clay. The,
Ksake r r.onAl matter of their polltica
fselir lie folly OF which is general,
coude.A i.
To t-osswAo wish to illuminate, tn