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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
TREAT is A CANDIDATE.
He Wants 70 Be United States Mar
shall for the Western District.

Monroe, Wis, April 2S.-Assembly-
man n, B. Treat, of this city, is prom
inently mentioned in connection with
the office of United States marshal for
the western district of Wisconsin. The
place is now held by Judge w II. Can
non. 1t comes from good authority
that Mr. Treats chances of getting the
place are very good. In Monroe there
is no one who would rather see any
one else get there and the position is
one for which Mr., Treat is eminently
fitted. Mr. Treat represented Green
county in the assembly during the last
two sessions. He was chairman of the
committee or assessment and collection
of taxes during both sessions
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Robert Burkhafd Of near Helena,
Wyo.. witnessed two horses, one his
own saddle horse, fight on the plains
one day He says that 1t was the
hercest combat between animals Ithat
he ever saw, and that he never realized
before how desperate horses can be
They would dash together like collid-
ing railroad trains, and then rear into
the air and strike and whirl and kick.
At one time they would give their at
teition 10 biting, and the skin lis torn
loose at several points on Mr.. Burk-
hard's horse. Mr. Burkhard was doing
his utmost to separate the animals, and
be succeeded in driving them before
him, but could NOT stop them from
lighting. Finally he worked them
toward precipice and at favorable
opportunity waved his coat and drove
his horse close UP TO the brink Of the
chasm. beside some large rocks, and
hurriedly getting his suspenders from
his clothes he tied them about the
animals Jaw and, driving the other
animal away with stones and clubs
terminated the combat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
A SCIENTIST SAVED.
President Damah Of Huntsville College, Survives Serious Illness
Through the Aid Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
tN,om TIE 2epaoiteaa, c.aamA..s. A.a.

County, Mich. Being of an ambitious m.
mrs, applied myself diligently to my work
ami studies, In time | noticed that nv
health WAS failing, My trouble was indi.
vcst,on, aud this with other troubles brought
ON nervousness,
My physician prescribed for me for some
time, and advised me to take u change Al
climate, did rs he requested and was some
improved, Soon after, | came here MS pro-
tesSor IN physics and chemistry, and later
was financial agent of this college. The
change agreed with me, and for awhile my
health was better, but my duties were heavy.
and again | found my trouble returning.
This time II was more severe and in the
winter hccame completely Frustrated. I
tried various medicines and different physi.
clans, Finally, | was able to return 10 my
duties Last spring | WAS elected president
of the college. Again had considerable
work, and the trouble, which had not been
entirely cured, began to affect me- and last
tall | collapsed, | had different doctors, but
none did me any goc'i, Professor Bowman,
who is professor Of natural science told me
of his experience with pr Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People and urged me To give
them trial, because they had benefited him
IN similar care, and | concluded to try
them.
THE first box helped me, aud the second
gave great relief, such MS [ had never ex.
poricnoed from the treatment OF any physi.
clan. Aher using six boxes of the medicine
| was entirely cured, To-day am perfectly
well, feel better and stronger than for
years certainly recommend this medi.
cine"
To allay all doubt Prof. Barnaby cheer
fully made an affidavit before
LYMAN j, SCuppER, Notary n,hiic.
pr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are
sold by all dealers, or will be sent postpaid ON
receipt Of price, 80 cents n box, or six hoxcs
for 500 Uhcy are never sold in bulk or by
the lool, by addressing DIR. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
THE REASON WHY .

u wonder why" said Mrs. Noodle, as
she stood. looking in the glass. the
nose is put In the middle of the face"
Mr.. Noodle laid down his paper.
nats easy enough he replied
ITS because it's the scenter piece"
And when Mrs. Noodle had had this
explained to her she laughed and de-
claired that 1t was just as funny as
some Of the things you read in the pa
pers. New York World.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
WAS THROWN 40 FEET
WILEY SALISBURY OF OREGON
MEETS A VIOLENT DEATH.

Madison, April 49,
Wiley Salisbury, an old and well
known resident Of Oregon. was struck
by freight train in that village about
1870 o'clock Tuesday morning and
instantly killed. He had been to town
for his mail and was returning TO the
home Of III. NJ. Kierstead with whom
he lived when he met his tragic end.
The old man was about so years OF
age and was somewhat deaf II said
that he saw the train approaching but
thought that he could cross the tracks
In time and succeeded very nearly In
doing 80. His portliness was. however,
against him as he weighed nearly 200
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

reporter recently called NJ this famous
seat OF learning and was shown into the room
Of the President, Prot Alvin T. Rarnaby.
When last seen hy the reporter Prof Barn.
ably was in delicate health. To-day he was
apparently IN the best of health, In re-.
spouse 10 an inquiry the professor said;
"Oh, yes, am much better than for some
time. | am now III perfect health but my
recovery was brought about in rather n
peculiar way"
Toll me about it, said the reporter,
swell, 10 begin at the bcginniug" said
the professor, Il studied too hard when at
school, cndeavoring To educate myself for
the professions. Ahcr completing the com.
mon course | came here, and graduated from
the theological course, | entered the min
istry, aud accepted the charge of United
Brethren Church at u small place in Kent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

man. He said that he hoped that
Simpson would return and be candi-
date. but that he would not be a suit
sble candidate for stroke, owing to his
nervousness, lAngford, last years
stroke, has been put back at that place
in the Yale boat. Fred Allen, a fresh
man, took Iangford's place at No. +.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
MUST GIVE UP THE WEED.

GAINESVILLE, April Gainesville en-
ployes of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Road company must forego
the pleasure OF smoking while on duty
or else give up their situations. An
order to this effect has been posted
here. The majority Of the fifty local
employees arc smokers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

The Hartsville College, situated at Harris.
vile, Indiana, was founded years ago in the
interest Of the United Brethren Church,
when the state was mostly wilderness, and
colleges were scarce. The college is well
known throughout the country, former stu.
dents having gene into all parts of the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
BASEBALL SCORES.

New York, s; Washington. 3.
Milwaukee, 8; st. Paul, II.
st. Louis. 10; Chicago, 4.
Kansas City, s; Minneapolis, Q.
Louisville, s; Pittsburg, 6.
Columbus, 8; Grand Rapids, Z.
Philadelphia, 10; Boston, 8.
Cincinnati, I; Cleveland, 3.
Baltimore, IL; Brooklyn, 8.
Indianapolis, Is; Detroit, s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
FOREIGN ECHOES.

A bellrlnger ut Fressingfield, Eng
land, has just received from Queen
Victoria her portrait for having rung
the bells on every anniversary OF her
birth since she assembled the throne
Sir Spencer Ponsonby Fame, who had
charge Of Princess Maude's wedding
has managed every royal marriage
since the Princess Royal was married
to the late Emperor Frederick Ill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
NEW NURSERY RHYME.

= ls an Angel, In bloomers attlred
B Is the Bike she has purchased or
hired
And the rest Of alphabet stands. Il Ia
said,
For the newspaper men who are earn
Ing their bread
by lnditing these senseless and sour
rilous jokes
Which are dear 10 the hearts OF the
prejudiced folks
Who maintain profound and most
feryid dislike
For the bloomer-dressed ANGEL who
rides on a Bike!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
THE DIFFER ENCE.

'9n't yours you'd sposo
An easy act TO codify,
But not at ali-Jts one OF those
Which circumstances modify;
For now we know that, right and left,
From New York 10 Albania,
IL you're pauper. thievlngs theft:
II rich It's kleptomania.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
FAVOR A REPUBLIC
GREEKS WANT 4 CHANGE IN
THEIR GOVERNMENT.
A SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT

Populace Loots Gunsmith Shops and
Going to the Royal Palace Makes
Sensational Demonstration-The
Powers May lntercede in the War
in Favor OF Greece.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Athens, April 2S.-Popular feeling
POINTS TO a revolution in favor OF a
republic. The citizens are greatly en-
cited at the revelations made by
former Minister Ralli as TO the conduct
Of the campaign. Tuesday large meet
llgs were held in Constitution square
and other places, and fiery harangueS
were delivered by we'll known orators
in denunciation of those who would
Eetray Greece"
Tuesday afternoon SOC men formed
themselves into volunteer body,
forced their way into gunSmiths' shops,
armed themselves with rifles and re-
VolVerS, and paraded the street in front
of Rails residence. Several deputies
addressed them, exhorting them to re-
main calm and await the progress of
events. Finally, they proceeded to the
royal place where, after making dem
onstration, they dispersed without
further disorder. The incident made a
great sensation. A representative Of
the Associated Press had an interview
with Stoulodis, one of the opposition
leaders. He s1id that the leaders OF
the opposition had impressed the king
with the fact that it was his first duty
TO organize the Greek forces. To this
The king assented. The leaders also
pointed out that the new ministry must
be the product OF a vote taken in the
legislative assembly.
The legislative assembly, in the Alb
sence OF a quorum, postponed its en-
tnDordinary session until today. A
majority of the deputies signed a man
ifesto exhorting the people to be
calm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

In Germany the men as we'll as the
women wear wedding rings. When
either dies the survivor wears both.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Rev. Samuel WyckoR Of La Crosse
died at the Mendoza hospital last Sat
urday, aged g. He was taken there
a week before violently insane from
Wauwatoaa santarium. He was n
Clergyman OF the Presbyterian denom-
inadion, and had been pastor at sew
eral places In Wisconsin, among them
Portage. He was a native OF Pennsyl-
vania. was graduated from Allegheny
college and Union Theological semi
nary His family consists OF three
daughters Mrs. Thomas II. Spence.
Mrs. l.. c. Colman and Mas Grace
Wyckoff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

John George Albright died at his
home, 1902 east Wilson street, Monday
afternoon OF paralysis after a short
illness. Mr.. Albright was born In
Wittenburg. Germany. In 1870 camo
to Wisconsin In 1866 and settled In
Whitewater. He left Whitewater In
1867 and settled In Oregon, few
years later he moved 20 Madison.
where he since resided. He leaves u
wife two sons and four daughters,
George, who conducts aaloon MT tho
East Madison depot: Thomas. en-
ployed at the Northwestern depot:
Mrs q, schimmng; Mrs. ~ Dietrich;
Mrs. George Gronerd. Of Prairie du
Chen; Mrs. William Lodwlth OF Mad
lson. He also leaves two sisters; Mrs.
John NJ Maritime. of Rutland. and
Mrs. John Scholkpfer, OF Ft. Atkinson.
The funeral will be hold ut O'Clock
this afternoon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

John Mcdonald, an old settler Of
Sprlngdale, died Tuesday. Mr. Melon
aid was Sootchman, and was we'll
liked by all the people IN that section
and idollzed by Uncle Joe" Hender-
son, In whose poetical illusions no
figured very often.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Charles Fisher aged 20, died Of
pneumonia at Oregon ut noon Tuesday.
Mr.. Fisher was employed In IN exec
utive capacity about tho barns OF tho
milwaukee, street railway company
He contracted consumption and came
back to Oregon, his old home, suffering
from that ailment. Exposure brought
ON n cold and pneumonia He was
also n widower, and leaves u little son
and daughter.
Funeral services will be held under
Masonic auspices at 1880 o'clock to-
morrow from the Methodist church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Sofia, April 2S-A large open air
meeting of Macedonlans was held Tues
day. at which many Bulgarians were
present. The speakers denounced the
policy Of the government and accused
Prince Ferdinand of culpable inactivity.
They declared that the present Russo
Phile policy OF Bulgaria could do
nothing but work injury to the country.
A crowd undertook to get up demon
stration in honor OF the Greek diplo-
matte agent, but the police interfered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

pounds, He was thrown 10 feet by
the engine, 1t Is not little strange
that while both his boots and stockings
were jerked OF by tho shock there was
little mutilation OF the body. Mr.
Salisbury was n widower. He leaves
\ son, Jerome, who lives In Chicago,
and daughter Mrs. emma Faulkos
of Storytown, Miss Grace Salisbury
at the university Is q gmndniece. A
coroner's jury held an inquest Tues
day afternoon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Rome, April 2S.-Six hundred
italian volunteers avoided the police
md embarked on a steamer for Greece.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

L-arissa, April 2S.-rhe correspond
ant of the Associated Press with the
army here never saw such perfect dis
eipline as when the victorious Turks
occupied Larssa Peace was not dis
.urbed in single quarter of the town.
Practically the whole of the Greek
population fed from the town. One
IF the few persons who remained in
formed the correspondent that there
vas continual exodus on Saturday.
The Greeks also liberated criminals
from the jail The released prisoners
Joined in looting and volunteers after
wards began to shoot mussulmans
who, throughout the preceding week,
had been maltreated by the Greeks
whenever they appeared on, the streets.
1t is stated here that before the Greeks
fed, Prince Constantine, the Greek
COMMANDMENT -chief, begged them to
remain and face the enemys but, they
refused The Greek soldiers actually
ieered at the crown prince as they re-
fused to face the enemy again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Constantinope, April 2S.-The cam
paign in ThesSaly is considered practlc-
ally ended. Troops from Anutolia are
arriving at Rodosto en- route for Sa-
lonica, to reinforce the army in
Epirus. The Turkish authorities have
condemned to death the murderers of
the agent who was distributing British
and American relief funds at Diarbe-
kir in Asiatic Turkey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Paris, April 2S.-It is semi-ofticially
announced that a sincere interchange
Of views between the powers has been
ID progress with the object of bringing
about an intervention in favor Of
Greece.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-14
DEATH or MIR. GRANDf.
"A Well KNOWN Business .Inn Passes
Away After a. Bricr IiIncxs.

After an illness OF about two weeks
Mt Frank l.. Grnndy passed away at
"Io o'clock yesterday morning, aged IS
years. q. :,
The deceased had IL large circle OF
warm personal friends, to whom the
news OF his death was Il severe blow.
re was u son Of the late G. w. Grandy,
:tlu brother to Albert II. Grandy, G..
". Grandy and Mrs. w. Hunter, mi OF
Norfolk. and Mrs. a. Il. Taylor, or OK
lord, y. {. He leaves u widow and
three children. ~
Mr.. Grandy was prominent in bust
ness circles. having carried on an cSten
sive reed and grain business doing con
Siderahie export business in grain also.
he was 4 member Of the B i. o. lGlks
ana Norfolk Business Mems associa-
tion the president OF which has an
pointed the following to attend the fu
neral which Will take place to-day at
D. M from st. Luke's lspscopal
church: Judge y. II. Hanckel, w. w.
Dey Judge D. Tucker Brooke. Samuel
l.. Moore. Colonel Harry Hodges r.. +.
Rogers. r. Henry Jones, T.. Allen Jones.
j: j.. Watkins, w. Thompson Barron.
u: Il. Dawes and William II. White.
rms committee VIII meet ut the church,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-14
AnImDortnutR Rcu,,c.,

Members OF the Needle Work Guild
connected with the Retreat for the Sick
are requested TO bring AL hospital sup
plies that they have collected 10 the
residence of Mrs John L. Roper, on
Freemason street. on Tuesday. the 10th
at II a. m.
AS the new pavilion has been com.
pleted and IS now filling up with pa
tients. the ladies have organized this
guild for the purpose OF furnishing the
following articles, which are always
needed for the hospital: Pillow cases
22S36 inches; sheets, yards, inches
wide. yards long: ward sheets. . yards
wide, yards, Q inches long; white coun
terpanes for wards, 2 yards wide, 2
yards, Inches long; towels. any shape
size or kind without fringe; bureau COW
ers. table napkins, table cloths, . yards
long; blankets a.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-14
Genuine Dlan,onds Found,nr re-.

me Hong Kong Tea company, recent
~ formed In New York, has leased the
store room III Church street, between
Main and Cove. as q branch for the pur
pose or placing before the public their
deilcious tea. Their method Is both
novel and unique. The tea is put up
IN IN neat caddie:, and the company puts
n,,, an every caddy Of tea sold a souvenir,
Such as genuine diamonds. r,pbles
po1fls, snpphlres, turIuoises, amethysts.
ana many other articles 100 numerous to
mention. In solid gold setting, solid
gold, silver and nickel watches. and
many other articles OF less value. There
are no gifts, tokens. or tickets. as the
anu are gold AT the uniform price Of 81.
everybody must not expect a valua Bile
souvenir, as. Of course, this expensive
method of advertising could not CON
snue long. thirty days being the limit,
aiteE winch time the souvenirs will be
wlthdrn wn, and these really choice
goods VIII be continued on sale through
an agent, at the same price. We viii
publish daily partial list Of the fortu-
nate purchasers. ,-l
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-14
TI1E SEXAGESlAIAL


There is not the slightest doubt thai
the display next June will be the grand
est and largest ever seen in London
The royal procession itself will probably
be n mile long, u nd the AIRY of princes
and prncesSes In 1t will exceed that Of
the jubilee show in numbers and gor-
geousness. Physicians are already
shaking their heaus and predicting ali
sorts of evils as likely 10 result to the
aged sovereign from tho prodiglous
physical strain. Various curious and
ingenious arrangements are being made
to save her needless fatigue. including
specially designed revolving spring
seat in her carriage, by means OF which
she will be able to bob from side TO side
to the acclaiming multitude with Il
minimum of eNcrtiOn and a. maximum of
effect. The members Of an enterpris-
ing syndicate who bought up the house
and shop fronts md windows along the
route OF the procession, have already
made over 100 per cent. profit. which,
however, they have made no attempt TO
realize yet.
The Telegraph to-day declares that n
well-known millionaire has just offered
over $4,000 for the use on jubilee day
of three small windows belonging to Il
weekly newspaper with its publishing
Office IN Ludgate Circus, which is by
no means n first-class position, and that
the offer was refused P.
Mr.. Bayard, after spending {, month
on the Rivera and in italy, will sail for
New York at the end Of April
SHERNIAN'S VIEWS.
\ good deal Of interest Is taken here
in q long report In the Times OF an in
terfiew yesterday between Mr. Small
ley and Mr.. Sherman, the new Secre-
iary of State. IT represented that Afr.
sherman favors the arbitration treaty.
but Is lukewalIn regarding its details.
anu is willing to accept any form OF q
treaty. The Secretary declares that he
Will continue the Oncy policy wltl.ne-
gard TO Cuba and Spain American
citizens will be protected by the Am
erican Government. Those who under
cover Of American nationality erSase
III hostilities against Spain must ac-
cept the consequences Of their acts.
Those who are pursuing lawful occupn-
ions III lawful way will he held en-
Titled to the protection Of law and treat
les and in their behalf no efforts Will
be spared should they lie seized on sus-
niclon. There will;-.Ia no war with
spain, the interview goes on. I'VE
want none. We have no reason to be-
llcve that Spain wants war. If Spain
would give me quit claim deed to the
ls!and OF Cuba would not have It,"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-03-14
REED RENOMINATED.
unanimously Chosen Speaker by the
Republican Caucus.

ashington ID. c., March 13.-Speakcr
Reed was unanimously nominated for
Speaker Of the House Of Representa- tives
at to-night's Republican caucus The
attendance was unusually large, 1872 of
the 203 Republicans being present. The
new members were conspicuously hume
rouS.
Mr.. Payne. Of New York. and MI. Can
non Of Illinois, two Of the veteran
members Of the House, were designated
to escort the Speaker, who was Quietly
seated in his private office, to the floor.
As he entered. all the members rose
to llis feet and greeted him with \
hearty burst of applause. NIr. Reed
bowed his acknowledgements and stand
Ing In the area before the Speakers
desk. made a graceful speech of accept
ance.