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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
FAKE NEWS ITEMS.
stories of Battles With "Cap" Hat
field Are Pure Fiction

Au "HS uTC lctAOhs
Wheeling, w. Va, Aug. lion Sat-
urday story was sent out relating that
a battle had been fought between
Cap" Hatfield and his friends and Off
GERS of Mingo county, in which dyna-
mite and Winchesters played a promi-
nent part, three men being killed. The
Register telegraphed yesterday to Sher-
1T Newton j. Keadle of Aingo county.
asking for statement of the case. The
following is his reply:
Williamson, w. Va, Aug. 1.-THE
Register, Wheeling, w. Va.-There has
been no fight with the Hatfelds. We
have been unable to meet "Cap."
(SigneO IN. ]. KEADLE,
~ Sheriff"
The Register adds:
There have been men killed in the
southern part of this state in a quarrel
among members of the Hatfelds and
others in the past, but not one killing for
fifty is reported. cap" Hatfield, be-
fore his escape from Jail two weeks
ago, was confined for nothing more seri-
GUS than involuntary manslaughter and
had only five weeks of three months
sentence to serve. There was no other
crime charged against him. and if he
is never captured it will not be serious
matter"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Argentine Crop Prospects.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 17.-According to
the official reports the cereal crop pros
poets. in the Argentine Republic are
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Paris Defeated Waco.

Paris, Tex, Aug. 17.-(Special.) The
home team again defeated Waco.
Score by innings:
Paris. :. 1902 O1OO2-7
Waco. =. :. 2 0 1 0 O O 0 0 2-5
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
German Diplomatic Transfer.

Berlin. Aug. lit is stated that
Prince Radolin, the German ambassador
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19

... Iou want soap that will posi-
lively benefit your skin-so that
} koa E san see the benefit yourself.
~. as. ilElokELLS Medicinal Soap
ointments re troubled with skin eruptions use the
skin diseases its sLLs Ointment. 1t win cure
SS pSsas. eczema. Soap 25c., Ointment Soc. A.
'0hasios' HOLLOWAY CO.. 5sl comm,rs. st.. Phisds,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
THE UTICA NINE AFIRE.

Sold by druggists, 75c.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
HIGHLAND.

From the Weekly Press
Thomas A. Stamp, Of Platteville
Normal fame, has accepted the posi-
ton of principal Of the Wauzeka
high school for next term.
1t Is rumorcd that Montfort will
have a newspaper in the near future.
Although a good business town news
papers have had "a struggle to exist
in Moutfort
At the next turnout Gf the Cornet
Band u full uniformed drum major
will lead the boys. This information
is an assured fact. wv. Gum is the
new addition.
option on the Lanpe estate for Il
base ball ground was secured some
time ago and turned over to the base
ball club. 1t was expected by those
who obtained the privilege that a
new diamond would be cut and rolled
az once.
Manager Post, Of thc spring Green
team, is anxious to have our team
play at the Green. 1t is very i'm.
probable that our boys can be pre-,
vailed upon to 90 there. The best
way out OF this would be set wager
from Post, the game TO be played at
Avoca or Muscoda in the near future
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
MlNERhL FONT TRIBUNE.
....COUNTY NEWS.
LIN DEN
From sonthwest Wlsconsln.

FROM Southwest Wisconsin.
Miss Bertha erase is somewhat III
MS we write, one Of her eyes being
affected directly or sympatheticalIy,
causing her considerable pain.
The juvenile base ball club OF Lin
den went over to Rewey last Sntur-
day, Rewey's field day, and after a
contest with the Rewey club secured
by score of four to two the trophies
Of victory.
Mrs. NJ. Thompson, Mr. John Oates
and wife. and Mrs, Pearce, all Of
Hazel Green, drove up the latter part
Of last week to visit y. J.Jucobs and
family for two or three days. Mr..
Oates and sister, Mrs Pearcc, resided
in Linden during childhood.
On Monday morning, while en-
gagged in filling buckets at the Anna
conda mine, Charles Stacy had the
right side Of the back part Of his
head cut quite severely By a small
stone falling down the shaft the
result being temporary unconscious
ness and scalp wound, severe but
not serious. Under the care Of Or.
Blanchard he is around apparently
but little the worse for his accident.
The Linden postotlice experienced
a "huuge Of administration on Mon
day. the writer being the new p. NJ.
with Miss Clara ~haiIer as assistant.
W. hopc we mny give ~. good saris
faction as Dur predecessor, James
Hit.s, WHO certainly conducted the
Office in an admirable manner. We
shall aim at least 90 give acceptable
service to all the patrons Of the Office.
For time, at least. it will be at the
old stand in the store Of Hicks IS Son.
Our village was startled Friday
afternoon by the report that John IL.
Baker bad died suddenly. He had
been aiiiug some what for three or
four days previous, having what was
thought to bea slight heart difficulty,
but about noon Oh Friday, ~ he was
about to go from one room toanother
he fell PROSTATE, turning purple and
fOaming at the mouth. His relatives
and Or, Blanchard were hastily sum
moaed, but alt efforts to revive him
to TIE extent of setting the wheels Of
life fully in motion were futile, and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
BUSINESS LOCALS.

TuAr l5e coffee at Spratlor's beats
them all. y
\ BARGAIN at Gales. Fiyepounds
of good roasted coffee for Sloo.
CuoIcE canned goods of all kinds
at SpratIer's. %
WE are Offering great bargains in
gasoline stoves and refrjgerators.
" MARTIN a ToAY.
j. A. SrEArLER pays the highest
market price for butter. eggs and
other farm produce. %
Buy your groceric. at Gales Cash
store, and be convinced that YOU get
the best at the lowest prices.
Fora delicious dish of ice cream
or cool refreshing drink of soda
water, phosphate, of all Hayors, call
ON WI. HosEeu. -
STRICTLY patent process flour from
the roller mills of J, II. Hallery, New
Prague, Wun.-thcre is none better.
sold in Mineral Point only by George
Jcuck. Prairie King and Prairie
Lilly are the fancy and choice brands
PRAIRIE LIlY, "a choice patent
flour from the roller mill. of J. h.
NaUcry, New Prague. 'Guu. gives
satisfaction every time. sold by
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
DODGFVIILE.

'fN''N' = ' 3 'fl'''-
From the sun.
7, j. iHughlin ana Steve Davis left
for Minnesota Monday night, where
they joined Frank Chandler and
Geo. Whitman.
Alta meeting of the School Board
held Monday afternoon, VIM. Berry
man was appointed jauitor for the
coming year.
Tom Jones, clerk in Roberts n Pri-
keauN drugstore, left for hi, home
near Minlu "Wednesday. He will
enter a pharmacy school at Chicago
in the fall
NJ, AL Fairfax, who has been con
duetor on the Dodgeville-Freeport
division of the Illinois Central rail
road, has been transferred to the
main line. Mr. Gleason now fills his
former position
The jury commissions consisting OF
Il. l.. Joiner, G, W. Strong and James
Npcuslry. met in this city Tuesday to
prepare jury list. The drawing of
names viii occur later ON
At a meeting of the council held
Tuesday evening, il was decided tc
purchase ten wutcr-motyrs to be put
in at different places i'm the city. \
rental of one dollar a year will h,
charged consumers f,r tL, ms. ,i
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
A Good Show Coming

Thonpson's Comedians supporting
the talented Bennett sisters, Bessie
ami Cora. viii open a three nights
eugagomeutatthe City Opera House,
commencing Wednesday, Aug 18th.
Change of play each night, Late
musical spccialties will be given, in
Guiding Miss Cora BENEFITS famous
,rrpontjuedanceheneath the colored
rays nf tine calcium light, Prices p
and 80 cents. Seats now on sale at
HauscOm-.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
Professional Cards
PHI fSiCI-iNk.
DIs. CHAS. ROSS,

GRADUATE RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE. sna !,
VI Resident Physician ana Surgeon Ia pa. iste
terrain Hospital, Chicago. esoS'
4 Especial attention given TO Chronic Survicai
diseases, Asthma. Bronchitis, Consun nil,
rheumatism, Diabetes and Brighrs disassa'
chronic diseases OF the Liver Kidneys i,,rSee'
Nerves and skin chronic diseases of Wo,ns,,
stomach aud Inlestines u specially. " uie
Practice limited TO Office practice and cbro,
diseases. No night calls. Hours. 10 To 10
except suDdsys; also from to ar. vi. satnrdsr,
Oih'e 0'Si "unul! 1ra!s' cot
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
Heir =: Work.

Mrs. f.. NJ. Norton, of Platteville,
is prepared to do all kinds Of human
hair work, such as switches, waves,
frizzetts, chains. etc. Couplings
made up to order. | sell switces at
SlOO and upwards. The ladies of
Mineral Point and vicinity are in
vited to call aud see me MT the Coad
residence to the rear Of Deller'- cor
ner clothing store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
Choico Farm i5r sale.

Desiring toretjrg from farming. /
hereby uler for sale my farm 81 Ia.
acres, located about tourmil,. north
OF the city # Mineral Point Ther,
are - acres under cultivation. baI.
auet pasture and timber land. two
living streams OF water on the place
Good six roomed house with AM SOM
Neuieuces new barn, 2SN50: grauery
loN2' ana other out buildings. This
Is choice farm and will be sold n 4
reasonable price ON good terms. Ap-
ply on premises.
~ ms john CURNow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12

Joseph's Societies. of lreeport, and
be was buried in that city last
Wednesday morning, the funeral
rites being conducted by Rev. Faith
or Kalvclage, OF the Catholic church,
Of which the deceased had always
been an active and liberal member.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12

Al the Fennimore Fair and Races
to be held Aug. 25-27, 1897, very liber-
al premiums amounting to S2,750 are
offered in the sporting department
alone. A good field of horses is as
sured. Entries close Aug. Is. Ex-
cursion rates on all railroads. Adj
dress all communication to VIM.
Rogers, Pres. and Sec'y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
h. vIyiks N. b. sTAssAoRs VIVA.
vivian g. Son.
DHYsIoIANS AND SURG EONs. Mfperatp, NJ,
I 0tacs IN Viyisns Drug Store -"
1IcDONALD'A KREUL.

C. ID, MCDONALD. NJ. D.. NJ. ID. p. s. Ont
Late Resident surg. to Howard Hospital. Phi
DWIGHT q. kREUL NJ. D. a."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
CURED

Asa debt OF gratitude ! owe you for
the great benefit your Sparagu7 Kid
ney Pills have done me feel ought
to say "A Kind word for them, so may
do other women good who suffer as
| have for years, with lame back and
pains in my sides. Until ] conf
menced taking your Sparagus Kid
ney Pills ! had circulating pains in
my back and sides almost continu-
ously. My sleep was troubled, and
a good nights rest was rarity.
Thanks for the advertisement which
brought your wonderful pills to my
notice, lam entirely free from those
old pains, ana ! feel like new
woman and God bless you.
MRS. +. ~INsKE,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12

We ~tlll have few good STYLISH
Rigs ielt.atNtr low prices,
-,r' MAMIE. IuAN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12

j. A. SPRATLER has IA new line OF
choice teas. q
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12

PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
pecialIes-surgery, Surgical Diseases of Women
and geuito urinary surgery. Cancers, Piles and
Tumors removed and in suitable cases when
the knife. All operations performed uron m.
Ear, Nose and throat Eyes tested and Ola -
fitted by the most modern aud approved methoS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12
Additional Locals.

Opr Fair for 1897 VW be held A IA.
II, rs, ~ and 20.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12

Mrs. EDITH PHILIPS BURNS de-
sires TO call the attention Of her
friends and patrons to her recent
removal from her old stand to her
new business home in MiIler's build
ing. Main street, one door east of
Brewers meat market, where she
Will be pleased to serve them in
new line of work. Delicate Essen
lee Cream - Luncheon Parlors.
Lunches from 10 to II cts. Table
d'hote; dinners - cts. Oysters in
season. 3ltf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12

MIR. Gro I. Moss, a knight Of
the grip" representing the Standard
Paper Co., of Milwaukee, and of
whom we buy good deal of our
stationary, was on the 9Th inst. mar
ried to Miss Josephine Bearman, an
estimable young lady of the Cream
City Here's our GEg of congratu-
lations, George.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-08-12

Ir Is said that an Ohio woman used
her sick husband as an Incubator.
She wrapped eggs in cotton batting
and laid them beside her husband in
bed, he being unable to move or re-
sist. She raised two broods Of chick
ems in this way before her husband
died. At some time in the future
that woman wiz likely have some
practical experience with a hot air
incubator -Shullsburg Pick and Cad.
The herald., 1897-06-20
THE CUBAN SITUATION

The report that General Woodford,
the new minister to Spain, has received
instructions of positive nature regard
ing Cuba is very agreeable to the great
majority of American citizens who sym
pathize deeply with the efforts of the
Cubans to secure liberty.
The details as given in the press re-
ports, however, have as yet failed of con-
frmation, and it will be we'll to withhold
judgment until the facts are known be-
yond dispute. The administration has
not, up to this time, shown any disposi-
tior to help morally or otherwise, the
Cubans in their struggle for freedom,
and has, on the other hand, displayed an
amazing disregard Of tine patriotic needs
Of the hour Any reform on its part
will be warmly applauded. even though
it comes at the eleventh hour.
The published instructions-if they are
genuine-properly place the RESPONSE
bility of nitiatory action looking toward
the freedom of the island upon Spain.
1t is probable that if this course had
been adopted a year ago the Cuban
question would have been practically
settled by this time. The delay in act
ing on the part of the United States
has only emphasized the condition that
existed at that period.
Spain can never conquer Cuba, and
The herald., 1897-06-20

which they can follow for a livelihood.
there is feeling that they might as
well get back into the penitentiary.
where they are provided with shelter.
food and clothing. such as they are,
without exerting themselves, On the
other hand, IL they have learned a trade
they naturally think it is better to work
at it in freedom rather than to follow it
in confinement.
Statistics show that the labor policy
has an appreciably beneficial effect.
The chief object Of punishment is pro-
lection to the community through re-
straining the vicious. To reform the
culprit is an incidental consideration.
The more the idea prevails that punish
ment for offenses against the laws is a
certainty the less crime there will be,
and it will also be decreased by provid-
ing against valid excuses for idleness.
Next to the development of realization
of moral responsibility, certainty of pun
and opportunity to acquire
livelihood by honorable work will do
most to prevent the commission Of crime
The herald., 1897-06-20

brated confession of political faith. IL
am a Democrat" was his proudest
boast.
Senator Hill was. in the dark days Of
'93, professed advocate Of the free and
unlimited coinage of silver. and so de-
clared himself on the floor OF the senate.
During the presidential campaign Of last
year, while not openly championing the
platform and nominee OF the Democratic
party, still he did not oppose them: he
still said. II am Democrat"
Why this sudden change? The Demo-
cratic party is the same organization
that it was when Mr.. Hill stood on the
floor of the senate and declared for free
principles that have made 1t great for
almost 100 years. 1t is still the party of
the people and the champion and de-
fender of the peoples rights
The only possible inference is that ex-
Senator Hill is suiking in his tent be-
cause he cannot have his own way, be-
cause his return to private life has en-
bittered him. 1t is he. and not the Dem
ocratic party, that has changed. 1t IS
one of the political axioms that Democ-
racy endures defeat better than any
other political organization the country
has known. That is because its princi-
pies are sound. The Democratic party
is greater than any one man in it. Even
Mr.. Hills retirement has not broken its
foundations. Mr.. Bryan leads the party
today, but he does not supply it with the
vital spark. its first requisite of life.
Mr.. Bryan represents, more than any
other man, a great principle of the Dem
ocratic party. the free and unlimited
coinage of silver. He Is its sblest ex-
ponent. He is stronger today than he
was last November, when the news Of
his defeat was borne to bitterly dis
appointed people.
When Mr.. Hill vilifies Mr.. Bryan he
vilifies the Democratic party. Is he.
then, still Democrat?
The herald., 1897-06-20
A POSSIBLE SCRAP WITH JAPAN

The protest of the Japanese minister
against the annexation of Hawaii may
be taken as evidence of designs upon
that country by the japanese govern
ment, which has lately become very am
bilious for territorial aggrandizement.
Japan comprises a half dozen large is
lands and about thousand small ones,
It is quite natural, therefore. that her
appetite should be more keen for. insular
countries than for those that are parts
of continent When nation occupies
part of a continent it is liable to have
trouble with contiguous nations, but
there is no such liability when the whoie
of an island is possessed. 1t is not prob
able that anything will come out of the
japanese opposition, but should it lead
to war it would be curious that the
United States should be the first white
nation with which the Japs would meas
ure arms, for the reason that this coun-
try is the first civilized nation with
which that country entered into a
treaty.
In the sixteenth century the Portu-
guese obtained foothold in japan and
sent there her traders and missionaries,
but not liking the methods of the relig-
ious propaganda, the Portuguese were
expelled and nearly all the native con-
verts to Christianity were massacred.
A little later the Dutch gained position
on little rocky island, carried on bar
some manufacturing. The little colony
fingered along at dying rate, but early
in the seventeenth century Japan be-
came secluded from the rest of the world,
kept out foreigners, and forbade her peo-
pie from visiting other countries except
by express permission, under severe
penalties, and permission was rarely
granted For nearly a century and
half Japan to the outside world was
practically terra incognita. InI 1854 Com
modore Perry of the United States navy
opened communication with the mikado
and succeeded in making a treaty with
MIN LOT tnlS country. "A SHOIt tlIiic dltei :
wards Commodore Sterling of the Brit
ish navy accomplished the same thing
for his government.
Within seventeen years after Commo-
dore Perry made breach in the walls
of seclusion, young Japanese were in
the United States, Great Britain, France
and Germany, studying their institu-
tions, their educational, financial, COM
mercial and industrial methods, and car
rying back to their country the knowi-
edge which they acquired. Their leap
out of darkness into light was marvel
Gus. The progress of Japan is without
precedent, and not the least feature is
her ambition to achieve a first rank
among nations. Her successes have been
so phenomenal as, perhaps, to render het
conceted, and she may feel able to
hold her own in war with US, or any
other great nation.
The herald., 1897-06-20
THE CASE OF HILL

EX- Senator David b. Hill has emerged
from the obscurity of defeat long enough
to remark that William J. Bryan is "a
crank, a demagogue and political ad-
venturer."
What John Wanamaker is just now to
the Republican party Mr. Hill seems to
past years been party man of the M st
pronounced type. To him it was poiiti-
cal treason to differ from the declared
wisdom Of the organization. Hio oele-
The herald., 1897-06-20
Los Angeles. Cal.
Nexed" or the National Barb

"'Nexed" or the National Barbershop
This world is a barber shop: nations are
BARRIERS:
They mix up their lather within their vast
harbors
By stirring with brushes in shape of pro-
pellers,
Having iron-clad handles to scare other
'fellers."
Like smaller-sized BARRIERS. the one who
is slickest,
Can lather the victim and shave him the
quickest.
Is sure to get more than his share of the
shaving,
And thus set the rest of the BARRIERS to
raving.
Old England has been the most barber
Gus" nation:
She has lathered and shaved nearly all Of
creation.
So whenever she mutters her next" with
a growl
The rest of the BARRIERS set up a great
howl!
We are now In the chair, and there's moth
ing to save u.s.
With our gold-basis razor she's going to
shave us,
Not once-over shave, that leaves a nice
feeling,
But scrape and gouge, that removes all
the peeling!
Spain has had her victims, but they are
escaping;
Poor Cuba is now undergoing scraping:
That's "Spainful," indeed, but there's no
use resisting.
She'll shave him in spite of his turning
and twisting. 4et
He may get away. but bet If he does. sir
He'll be a long time sprouting even fuzz
sir!
For years we have sat in the chairs of the
others,
In turn shaved by England and all of her
brothers;
We'd grumble and groan when the razor
was hurting,
But never would fight till the blood got to
squirting.
BY observing the process with care and
We have learned how to practice this noble
profession:
So we've covered a pole with the flag Of
our nation.
AS sign that our shop is in full operation
And seeing a victim with whiskers just
showing,
We've shouted out "'nexed," and pre-
pared for the moving;
Hawaifs this may be there is no way Of
guessing
TIL we see if the shaving is proving dis
tressing.
But of this am sure that old England will
try
Fer razor on us while we're shaving
Hawaii.
ALFRED I. TOWNSEND.
The herald., 1897-06-20
Shall the Cow Rest on SundayP

Eminent New York Sabbatarians de-
in no uncertain terms proposal
emanating from the Scottish Sabbath alli-
ance that cows be made to keep the Sab
bath. The scheme. it appears is to dock
the COW one feed in a week so that she will
be able to dispense with the necessity Of
Sunday milking and thus enable the milk
maids to observe the Sabbath in its en-
tirety. 1t also appears that a British en-
ployer has tried the system and found it TO
work beautifully.-New York Journal.
The herald., 1897-06-20

Ex-Governor Mathews of Indiana,
who spent three months in Southern
California last winter, writes as follows:
The Democracy is more than ever con-
firmed in its faith to free silver, and the
cause grows stronger every day. 1t will
be the same old fight over again. and We
feel assured of victory. Bryan recently
lectured in Indianapolis and was given
splendid ovation" Such is but one cf
innumerable symptoms that the craze"
is az prevalent as ever.
The herald., 1897-06-20
Her Graduating Essay

"Flossie didn't have to write much of q
graduating essay"
"Why not?"
1.-THE title of it was so long
''What was it?"
at was Whence Does the Human Soul
Derive the Remarkable Power of Investing
External Circumstances With the Lurd
Hue Of Its Own Feelings?' "-Chicago Rec