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The Progress., 1896-09-26

It is stated that Senator Blanchard
and Representative Ogden put up a
good joke on Judge McEaery in
Natchltoches Saturday. The three
had been invited to speak, and q
fine audience was present to hear
them. By some arrangement Messrs
Blanchard and Ogden were intro.
duced first, and they took up all the
time and there was none left fol
the Senator elect, and he refused tc
say anything.
Was the Joke on the Judge or the
audience?
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Our frieno, Opelousas Courier,
is now forty four years old. and is the
staunch Democratic organ i, has al
ways been. Bro. Leonce SandOz
knows how to handle the pencil and
be Goes effective work for the party.
Long way you and your paper wave,
Brother Sandoz.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Cotton is being marketed very fast
Just now 1t seems that all the farm
ers are taking advantage OF the dry
weather and have gathered their
crops a early as poss bic. AS far as
the writer Can Judge there is jus;
about as much business being done as
there has ever been at this season Of
the year.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

A telegram from San Antonio. Tex
tells of the deate of J. H. Calvert, who
lsswell known and at one time a mem
Der OF the business firm of Calvert &
OLeary of this city.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

1t is reported that Chairman Jones
has said that Sevall will remain on
the ticket until the eud. Maybe this
is bast, at least we should trust the
management of orr affairs to those
in whose hands the campaign was
placed.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Silver andgold, the money OF the
Constitution, is what the Democratic
party is claiming, in asking the cleo:
ton Of Bryan.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Senator Gallery is an honest man
and, as a rule, consistent in his politi-
al actions. Remember this. ye who
would abnse him; and also that these
virtues cover q multitude of sins.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

No, friends! high tariff will not get
our Nation out of its distress: it's
money We need, ten times as much
money as we now have.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

:. A. McNish. one OF Lewisville
lArr.) leading citizens, was in the city
short time Monday.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

n The Johnies is the latest in Shreve-
aport factional politics. OF course the
j jrrepressible newspaper man is the
author ofthe cognomen.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Mr.. Paul LowenthaPs residence, on
Crockett street, is fast nearing COM
pletion.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Rev. A. Durier, OF Natchitoches, will
bless corner. stone Of new Catholic
Church Sunday 18th at 400 y. m.
High Mass 1000 a. m, by Rev. N. J.
ROuleaux. assisted by Revs. J. b. Schrll
and L.. Lambert. W. Power of Spring
Hill College, Ala, will preach the sermon.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Another new tenment for white peo-
pie going up on Gary street. Good!
now let some down town monied men
take the hint.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

What has become of the Sabine
Banner and Baton Rouge Bulletin?
The Progress does not receive them
now.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

How can protection bring prosperity
when there IS not enough money, by
at least two-thirds. to do the business
Of the country on?
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Mr.. J. Henry Shepherd will soon
commence building store-house on
the corner of Milan and Louisiana
streets.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

This Nation can not remain sol
vent under single gold standard.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Mckinley aud platocracy; Bryan
and general prosperity; under which
banner will the great American peo-
pie do battle?
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Yes it's protection our country
needs, protection from McKinleyism,
Clevelsndism, Shermaaism and Car
lslism.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

\. B Winfrey, Of Camden. spen,
Monday in the city.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Our Nation has suffered terribly
terribly from that facilitating dis
ease, Cleveland fever, and it will take
slopathis doses Of Bryanlsm for the
mex four years to get the patient " i
again. 80
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Collectors are after the folks who
have not paid their occupation tax to
the city.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Hodges Sample Store.'' 2O7 Tex
rs street, will save you from S. to
70 on 4 nice suit.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

The jolly trio of knights o. the
Grip" j. 5. Owens, Geo. N. Hooper
and &. F. Goode, OF Magnolia, Ark,
were in the city Tuesday.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

The property owners Of Milan
street seem to be very anxious to have
that street paving completed at once
and i: is reported that they have petit
toned Mayor Mcclellan to do SO at
once.
The Progress., 1896-09-26

J. A. Looney was over from Hangh-
ton Monday,
The Progress., 1896-09-26

Every farmer should hasten to as
sist 10 recognizing the Alliance.
The Progress., 1896-09-26
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT,

TO The Progress:
Please annOu zee me scanddata for
reelection te the 55th Congress 5 subject
In nomination by the Democratic party
of this, Fourth District. Yours truly
H. w, GDEN.
The Progress is authorized to announce
HON. B. w. MARSTON as a candidate
for Congress from :he Fourth District
subject to the nomination of the Demo
tfa,ic patty of said district.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27
EDITORS JARGON.

Some Of the terms used by editors In
regard to "rcpy" or manuscript are
peculiar to the trade and when mp.
plied in particular eases would. to The
uninlttated, appear to be Of II violent
and criminal character,
Tho order to KIN Cleveland" for
instance, would, on its face seem to
pNrtakc of treason. The murdcroua ex-
precision, however, would simply sig-
Nifty that the editor desired that an mr.
ticle In regard to the chief executive
should be destroyed.
The direction to boil down the sem
ate" would not mean tina, the reporter
was 90 conCoct congressional con
sommc, but that the bulk Of the report
Of the proccedir gs of the senate should
be reduced.
"Cut lIolle Smith I'm half, We want
only the rlcnt i" That forcihlo, roatric-
tive measures should be used III con-
ucctior with the person issuing such n
mandate would seem only proper But
the annrChistiC expression Ia lnder-
stood 10y the newspaper man to signify
That an interview with the secretary OF
the interior shall be reduced one half
of It's original length. as the editor
wants only the essential points,
Washington Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

the United States viii visit William
Mckinley at his homo in Canton O
Friday August -, An arrangement
has been entered mo with the Penn
sNlNania line whereby the league men
generally may accompany our commit
tee on a special train to leave tn"
luiun depot Chicago, Thursday even
ing August -. ut . O'Clock, and re
turning from Canton early Saturday
morning. The round trip rate Is S35.
Sleeping ear fare Will he 81 each way
additional Ladies' are cordially invit-
ed To attend their husbands on this
excursion An league men intending
to so must leave their names With the
undersigned NJ the headquarters in
Chicago, not later than Tuesday noon
August %, or NJ the Hotel pnster. Mil
wamkCc. not later than Wednesday
at E o'clock r. III. We desire to have
at least 1000 republican league men
In this party. MIR Mckinley has sig
nitted his willingness To receive this
delegation. and win, no doubt, deliver
an address wen worth tho time and cN-
pcnsc of making the trip"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

republican clubs ot the United Stat :,
orEaO>2cd Ivy states and united in a IA.
uona( nrEauigation, II aims 10 enlist
recruits for the republican party, par
u&'3rly the Younger men and che
'h.>t voters" National conventions Nf
the clubs have been held nj baltimore,
in }>>9; Nashville, 1890; CnriunaI,
1871 Buffalo. lS9" Louisville, 1919,
Denver 1894; Cleveland 1875 The VI.
titers Of the league are General Il. a.
M,Nlpin ot New York, president, \, Z
Hiss of Michigan, ueaSurcr aud NJ, ].
Downing of Minnesota. secretary, The
Leagues headquarters are n the Null
tortNm hotel. Chicago,
Secretary Bowling has sent out the
toljowjuG circular relative to 4 visit To
Canton The Republican league ot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

Cleveland, Aug. 23,-The grand en-
campment of the knights OF Pylhias
will begin in this city today with dress
parades to the various churches. The
program will run through the week N
this order
Monday Reception of brigades regl-
ments and visiting brothers; afternoon,
troops assemble in full-dress uniforms
in front of headquarters at 3:45; dedica-
tion exercises; Introductory remarks by
James Dunn, for the general commit
tee; address of the centennial commits
sion by Wilson NJ. Day; presentation of
Camp PerryPayne to the uniform rank
by Mayor r. L. Mcklsson: acceptance
of the camp by Major General j. r.
Carnahan; raising of the camp flag. At
S D. N. the supreme council OF the uni
form rank will meet in special assem-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

by Theodore poeckel for years con-
rected with the Herreshoffs of the
east, He has USED many of the lines
OF the Defender, which was noted for
her great oNerhang The Vencedor
has IN her bulb fin keel eight and
half tons OF lead, The Canada win
carry keel weighing eight tons, will
be white below the water line and
black above The somher effect will be
relieved by n narrow gold streak, run
ming from the tarrail, On the star
board bow is painted in natural oolors
the Canadian ceat-ot-arms, surrounded
by wreath Of maple leaves In her
Fife has built an improved Ailsa OF
much smaller size, Compared with
the Nencedor she has Stacker and
weaker hilges, which, though favorit Z
easy movement, lack sail-carrying
power, Both boats are sloop-rigged,
The losing yacht will pay for n per-
pctual chancge cup of $500 value, and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

The .bctrothal Is announced Of Miss
Helen, daughter Of James A Mount
candidate for governor IL Indiana, and
Professor John w Nicely Of the Syrian
Protestant college al Beirut, Sy"ia
Mr. Nicely graduated from Princeton
In 1893, and Mss Mount graduated
Tom Coates college III 1896 Mr.
Nicely who IL al the Mount home on
short vacation. has taken up his LIES
work in Syria lie will return again
next spring, al which time tie wedding
viii occur
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27
PROF. BRlER APPOINTED.
Takes the Place of Prof Hutton on ,l.o
State Board Of Examiners.

Prof w. }. Eier. OF the River Fails
normal school was appointed yesterday
afternoon by State superintendent
Emery to the state board of examiners
to succeed Prof A. j. Hutton of the
Whitewater normal school, Roth these
gentlemen are at present institute con
ductors. The board to which Frot
Brier has beer appointed conducts
teachers examinations for state certtl-
Gates and under the new law exam
ines county superinteudents MS to their
qualifications, Prof. Hutton's term
has Just expired c. II. Sylvester Of
stevens Point and Plof John W.
Stearns of Madison were reappointed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

ing about twenty-five swords, will give
what is known as the MephiSto drill
The knights are dressed as devils. and
their drill is conducted by the aid Of
fireworks Among the uniformed rank
is a sub-order known as the Knights Of
khorassan, which corresponds to the
Arab patrol OF the Mystic Shriners, he
ing Persian in character. the knights
wearing gorgeous costumes. \ night
parade is to be given by them. They
will have about 1000 men in line. and
numerous bands.
General Howe, on behalf Of the Ohio
brigade, will give a large reception TO
Major and Mrs. Mckinley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

bly,. Tuesday morning the supreme
lodge opens at 10 o'clock; Brigadler
General Howe will meet the Ohio
brigade at 10 o'clock; boat ride on Lake
Erie; visit to Wade, Gordon and Other
parks OF the city; afternoon, grand par
AIDE of the uniform rank and suborGI-
nate lodges; evening, general reception
to ladies' and reception at headquarters
by Supreme Chancellor w. b, Richie
and Major General Carnahan. Wednes-
day morning visit to Lake View cgme7
terry and Garfield's monument and
Edgewater, Scenic and Forest city
parks; afternoon, clambake at boule-
ward bathing beach; grand review Of
uniform rank by Major General Carna-
han at 4 o'clock; evening, reception TO
the Tippecanoe club. Thursday Pyth-
ian day at Euclid Beach; exhibition
drills by Toledo, Hastings and Park
ersburg divisions; fireworks in the
evening. Friday morning Excursion
to Put-in-Bay: prize drill by divisions
of the uniform rank; evening on IA
and reception to commercial travellers
at camp Saturday morning EX"ur-
sion to Put-in-Bay; afternoon. prtzp
drills continued, general visit to the
Commercial Travellers and Tippecanoe
clubs and public buildings evening,
general visiting in camp, Sunday ana
Monday Services at camp and break
ing of camp
The parade Tuesday promises 10
eclipse anything ever seen in this city.
Invitations We're sent to over 500
lodges in Ohio. Indiana. Michigan.
Pennsylvania and Illinois, and the III
dicatons point to an attendance Of At
least 10000 from the above-named
states. Man! of the knights will 0e
handsomely uniformed and in the
parade will be attractive floats The
uniform rank will no have fewer than
] 200 men in line which will make a
grand total of $4,000 men in line The
city will be decorated as never before.
One of the features of the Pythian
day parade will be the appearance in
line of Palacki and Cleveland lodges
The former is composed Of Bohemilas
and the latter Of Germans This VIII
be their first appearance on dress par
AIDE These two lodges were the first
ones in this country to discard their
native tongues and do their Lodge work
In English This was done two yea.,s
ago Both lodges belong to the Uni
form rank and both are well drilled
Probably the greatest day Of the IN
campment will be Pythian day at
Euclid Beach park Arrangements
have been made upon a magnificent
scale. The whole body Of visiting
knights will be in attendance. besides
thousands Of other persons, and it is
expected that at least 10000 persons
will be on the grounds Among those
taking part in the exhibition drills will
he The Toledo uniformed rank whlah
will give a silent drill The Parkers-
burg CW Va uniformed rank. number
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

there Is at least twenty feet of water
for the yachts The match will be
sailed off what IL known as Tmtlc
Light on Lake Erie, and viii be bet'
two out Of tl,rcr 1a"cs. The FIRST
race wii be trianEu II, four mites TO 4
leg. twice around, trd the second five
miles to windward or Toward and re
turn, course to BE- sailed over t"iee
with a time limit Of five and ono-lalf
hours The sailing rules and table
time allowance viii be those Of In"
New York Yacht clab The first raao
viii be sailed today
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27
SUNDAY LAW IN PORTAGE.

Portage, wis, Aug. - There is
ill-f,cling and legal contention among
the BARRIERS Of this city over the sun
day closing question. For several years
all the barber shops have been closed
on Sunday by mutual agree mcnt. Last
Sunday j A Hahn opened his shop
several hours for business. and next
day one OF his business rivals. ID, Blass.
entered complaint Hahn was arrested
and HIS trial will be held in Justice
Ernsporger's court Aug % All tho
other BARRIERS are cooperating with
BlasR In the prosecution and threaten
to close mp all kinds of business places
on Sunday II the fight IL to be carried
to finish
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

name of the American boat The
Canadians name their craft the can
ada
As this is the first rcally intcrna
tional yacht race sailed on the lak ~,
there Is tremendous local interest aud
enthusiasm aroused, and the repre-.
sentatiNcs of cities IKE Port Dover,
Cleveland Chicago, Toledo put-in Hay.
Toronto buffalo, Erie, Detroit Wind
sor and various other towns on Lakes
Eric, Ontario, Michigan, superior and
ST Clair. viii send representatives to
view the race
The Toledo course on Lake Eric IL
seven miles from land and IL far
enough out to insure wind, while
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

ncans from all parts Of the country
viii be present Occurring ia The
midst 81 a national presidential ~am
pajgn, there will be no lack Of mum
befs interest or enthusiasm 70.
da~ the state republican League Of
which 5 A Harper is president. wiil
meet. Tuesday guests to the natio14l
meeting will be entertained by an c1-
cursion on the bay and BY concerts al
Schlitz park In the afternoon and bg
comic opera in the evening. One after.
noon delegates and guests will be ten
dered an excursion on the steamers
Christopher Columbus and the NortH-
vest 4 vast amount Of speech max
ing is inevitable.
The National Republican League q
the United States was organized n
New York December. 1887, by delegate
from $50 republican clubs 81 the United
states The republican club Of Nov
York called the crowd together The
National association Is composed 81 the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

Tol'@o Ohio, AuE ~ What prom
Uses 70 I've one oi 'he most Interesting
Yacht races ever sailed in this country
will I've d,r,dcd ON Lake Erie, of his
harhor, this week, when an nterua~
uoual race between yachts rCpreSNut-
ing the Royal Canadian Yacht club OF
Toronto and the Lincoln Yacht club ot
Chicago will sail for the championship
ot The lakes.
The contest was first proposed SoMe
months ago by the Chicago club. Il
number ot whose members had formed
n syndicate and contracted Eor n forty
hvc-toot tiu-kccl yacht The Toronto
people promptly accepted the offer, and
placed an order With Win Fttc, lr,
tn" famous Scotch designer for 4 boat
to meet the NcuCCdor, which Ia ,hc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27
STATE NEWS.

G. w, Tild of Footville, Wis. has
secured the position of principal of the
New Glarus schools fog the coming
winter.
The members of the Congregational
church at Lone Rock have secured
Mrs, Williams of BeIoit as minister
the coming year.
Cornelius Dougherty, an old and
well known resident of Green county.
died at his farm residence near Mon
roe last Tuesday morning. aged s.
years.
At the new NJ. f. parsonage at Mar
shall last Wednesday evening. Miss Ina
NJ. Bowdish of Waterloo was married
to Jesse NJ. Woodward of Brodhead.
The groom is 81 and the bride is IS
years old
The survivors Of the twenty eighth
Wisconsin regiment will hold r.
union in Milwaukee August o. A
banquet will be given in the evening
which will be addressed by Hon. poy
ell Clayton Of Arkansas and Senator
Davis Of Minnesota
} 6 Baker of Stoughton has pur-
chased 40 acres Of land at Grand FalIa.
Tex. and will move to that place
about IN" middle Of September. His
son Arther will accompany him and
til the soil while Mr.. Baker will enter
the mercantile business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

England can boast Of more quaint
customs and ceremonies, that have
been handed down from century to cen
fury. than any other civilized nation.
The sounding OF the mayors horn, at
ltipon, Is one OF the most ancient
customs In the kingdom. 1t formerly
announced the setting of the watch.
but 1t has now lapsed into the formal
ity Of three blasts given at o'clock
every evening at the mayors residence
by his official horn blower. and three
more ut the market cross
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

London, Aus - Developments of
the troubles with Spain are followed
here with considerable interest The
outbreak i'll the Philippine islands is
regarded rs seriously increasing her
difficulties and news of the discovery
of a conspiracy caused great excitement
in Madrid, where, il is stated. the
government is considering the advisa,
hility of promptly reinforcing the Span.
iSh garrisons, The object of the con-
Spirators is to secure the independence
OF the Philippine islands and a com
mittee OF refugees at Hong Kong is saiS
TO have relations with the Cuban msur-
gents, The Spanish police are cX.
tremcly active in towns throughout
the country in Cndeayors to Get AT the
bottom of the supposed republican plot
to cause an uprising by exciting the
masses who oppose a departure of fur
Their troops for Cuba Numerous ar
rests have been made
Patrick ]. O'Rricn had a long inter
view with the secretary of the United
States embassy, and ii is believed that
il had some connection with steps to be
taken to transport released Irish polit-
iCal prisoners to America
Berlin, Aug. % The Kreu2 Zeituns
and scmi-otlicial press join in de-
nounring the cmperor's military cab
met which exercises over his majesty
an influence beyond the constitutions
al prcrogatives. thus paralyziug the
constitutional rights and functions Of
ordinary ministers. The civil cabiet of
Che emperor is also saddled with Il
share of the blame for similar reasons
The true story of the retirement of
General Won Schelendorf has leaNcd
out. The emperor and his cabinet. ii
appears. believed in a thorough rciuve-
nation of the army as wen as of the
civil administration and il is due to
this that not only have all elderly and
experienced generals and officers of
the generals stafr been gradually re-
placed by new and untried men, but
courts and all civil officers have sim
ilarly suffered In the imperial court
eight Judges have resigned within a
very short time, as Emperor William
would not allow any judge to remain
in office who was older than Co.
The health Of Prince bismarck IS
less satisfactory than could be wished.
He has Il growing sense of his physical
weakness. His deafness is increasing
and his eyes are weakened when com
pared With six months ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27
no REMOVE GREASE SPOTS.

a mixture for removing grease spots.
particularly from mems clothing. ls
composed OF four parts Of alcohol TO
one part ammonia. and about half as
much ether ms ammonia Apply the
liquid to tho spots and then rub dill
gcntly with n sponge and clcnr water
Tho alcohol and ether disaolyes tho
grease, and the ammonia forms
lhthSr Of It, which is wa he'd out with
the water
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27
REPUBLICAN, lEACUERS.
THEIR NATIONAL. CONVENTION
&c MEET IN MILWAN KEE.


Milwaukee, Aug u The National
League Of Republican clubs will 1oII
it, annual convention in this city this
week, Tn" league managers expect to
have one Of tho greatest conventions
of the kind ever he'd in the country
1t will be the keynote convention Of
the campaign and a sort Of love feast
after the nominations Delegates will
attend from the leagues Of every state,
and thousands of representative rcpub-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27
ANOTHER FUSION.


San Francisco Aug, % The demo
dorscd the report of the committee ap-
pointed to confer with the populists
regarding the fusion on presidential
electors which provides for the soloc-
tion by democrats Of five and by popu.
nsts Of four presidential electors. Four
democrats withdrew TO permit popuIisls
to fiji their places
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27
4 DISASTROUS STORM.


Boscohcl, Wis, Aug % The hcaNi-
est storm in years was rXuCrirnCcd
in this section early Saturday morn
ing The small stream which winds
through the village overlooked it.
banks, swept away bridges, side walks
and many small buildings Reports
from Bloomington, Patch Grove and
surrounding towns say that much dam
age was dolo by lightning and water
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-27

the winning boat will receive another
cup oi equal value, presented by the
Toledo yaChtsmcn, which will become
the absolute property Of the owner.
Toledo also gives purse Of $1,000 In
gold aud u 5000 cup, The skipper and
principal owner of the Canada Ia Cap
tain \. Jarvis. while owner Rcrriman
looks after the interests Of the Venice
dor