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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21

A dispatch from Monroe says that
II smooth young man has been "work'
ing" youny ladies In towns around
there 10 the tune OF rs each. At Al
bany he buncocd number out Of ST
each by stating that he would secure
them positions M writer's or CORES
pondents for papers, for which they
would receive big pay. He gave what
purported to he u receipt for the
money. This did not appear to be
all right to the mother Of one of the
young ladies and she compelled him
to pay the money back, The others
only have their experience.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
A Look Ahead.

Our national currency system Is still
In n highly unsatisfactory condition,
and all friends of monetary reform
should unite in bringing their influence
to bear upon congress next winter to
secure some positive constructive lcgis-
lation to cure tho evils which they all
recognize as existing Whatever meas
urc is brought forward to simplify the
paper circulation, to fortify tho gold
standard, upon which all our paper and
silver issues rest, and to improve our
national banking system by authorizing
branch banks and giving tho feature Of
elasticity to bank circulation, will be
pretty sure to be antagonized by all the
motley forces of cheap money-silvor
men as well NJ paper tiatists.
On this question believe parties will
mako their next national struggle. On
one side tho platform will be govern
ment paper money and plenty of it to
stimulate business and start new era
of speculation On tho other sido it
will be that all paper currency should
be issued by sound banks under govern
ment supervision, aud its amount
should depend on business needs, which
vary from month to month, with tho
check on overissues by the bankers
themselves to avoid insolvency.
The fight between sound and unsound
money theories will be II hard one, aud
the wrong side may win Mt first, with
much resulting calamity to our business
interests but do not see how the con-
test can be avoided. We must retire the
greenhacks and we must have u better
system of bank issues before wo can get
our currency affairs upon Il safe basis,
1t seems to mo that tho first duty of
the friends of sound money in prcpar-
Ing to mako the contest that seems inov-
itable IL to continue tho process of cdu-
eating the public mind which was be-
gun last year. e. v Smalley i'll Chi,
oago Times, Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
Old Theory Exploded.

The old theory that the gold standard
made cheap wheat is not powerfully
pressed any more, for the recent habit
of wheat is to 60 up as silver goes
down, and it is pretty well established
in the American mind that our work
ingmen might prefer to eat white bread,
which is a different fashion from that
in India and China, where the laborers
paid in silver cat rice and rats and wear
rags, thus testifying the benefactions
of cheap labor and cheap money
Pomeroy %. } Leader,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
COBB.
TO the Iowa County Democrat.

To the Iowa County Democrat
MIR, Isaac Fairhurst spent II few
days this week with friends at Oxford
willie.
Mrs. Joseph Drury and son, Vivian,
returned last Saturday to their home
after II months visit with relatives
and friends at Chicago.
MIR, Elha Eastman and wife visited
1T l'latteville this week.
Mr., and Mrs. T.. t.. Baker, OF Ia.
mund, spent saturday with MIR, and
Mrs. II. L. Cunningham.
Born To MIR. and Mrs. Dan Bon.
nett, Sunday, oct, IL, II son.
MIR. and Mrs. II, t.. Cunningham
attended the funeral services OF MIR
Henry Eastman, ut Montfort, last
Monday.
Miss Jennie Iindacr returned HON,
Friday from Milwaukee,, where sh,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
ISuckIcn's Arnica Salyc.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt lthcum,
Fever, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chill,
blains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures, or no pay
is required. It IL guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money rcfun-
dcd. Price Is cents per box. For
sale by w. II pridcaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21

"Our workingmen, who, with hand
and brain, have been devising new Ia
Dor saving processes, have, year by
year, reduced the cost to the conyumer
without reducing the wages of the pro-
Queer The duty of this republic is to
assist III the cheapcning Of products by
cheapening the processes of labor. -
Hon. j. p Jones, Sept 10, 1890
"The reason things sell lower than
formerly is because they are made
cheaper, and they are made cheaper be-
cause of better, superior methods and
processes employed in their manufac-
ture Hon. Fred E. White, June 10,
1900
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
Ten Thousand kilograms at Once.

In 1871, at celebration held in New
York i'll honor Of Professor Morse, tbs
original instrument invented by him
was exhibited connected at that mo-
ment by wire with every one Of the TO-
600 instruments then in use il the couu-
try. AT signal u message from the in
ventor was sent vibrating throughout
the United States and was read at the
same time III every city from New York
TO New Orleans aud san Francisco.
St Nicholas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
COACttIrlG.

The musical trumpct's ulast.
Tho sound OF laughter ray,
Then word to start il passed,
And tho tallyho rolls away.
Out Of tho city's street,
Far from tho noisy throng,
Into tho country sweet
1t rumbles gnyly along
Over the cool green hills
And down through tho wooded dales,
Fragrant with dnffodils
And vocal with calling quails.
Happy each youthful facn,
Merry tho mirthful wits.
And. 10, In tho footman's place
Trumpetor Cupid sits!
Arthur Grissom In New York Tribune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21

j. M. Thirswend, OF Grosbeck, Tex,
says that when he has u spell of in
digestion, and feels bad and sluggish
he takes two Of De Wits Little
Early ltisers ut night, and he is all
right the next morning. Many thous-
ands of others do the same thing. DO
NOmy w. II. pridoAuX.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-10-21
Fine Farm For Sale

Owing to the recent sad bereavement
Of two Of my sons ! offer for sale one
of the choicest farms in southwestern
Wisconsin, situated one and one half
miles northwest of the village of Lin
den, consisting Of POO acres, of which
almost every foot can be plowcd. 1t
is In high state of cultivation, with
splendid improvements. a fine dwell
ing OF ten large rooms. Barn l0XSO
with wing 3Oxl0 and other farm build
ings, also II cheese factory having n
capacity Of receiving the milk from 200
cows. The farm Is we'll watcrcd by
springs, wells and cistorns ut the house
and barns. 1t has been all newly fem
ccd, This place will be sold Mt II bar
gain and ON very easy terms.
JOHN CORRELL.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

General Weyler is prepared TO con-
tend that the reports of his victories
are quite as reliable as the reports of his
recall to SPAIN Washington Star.
The monarchs of the old world are
reading with great interest just now
the reports of experiments with that
bullet-proof cloth.-Indianapolis News
We regret to say the odious practice
OF tipping is growing steadily in Bos-
ton, and 1t is they VINO can least af-
ford il that give with an air of bravado
the heaviest tips.-Boston Journal.
Crossing the Chilkoot trail with a
horse means walking and frequently
lifting the horse from deep mudholes
Travelling on pass In that country has
not yet been reduced to a satisfactory
basis.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Chicago's prize bigamist acknOwl-
edges he married five different women
and the police are disposed to suspect
that he is holding back the returns
from some of the outlying precincts
New York Journal.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Harry VanDeventer son OF DR.. Il. A.
VanDeventer, formerly of this city, is
the guest of Mrs. George w. Hepbron
Mrs. Rebecca Gawthrop is vAitng
relatives at West Grove, Pa.
John p Steward returned to Milford
yesterday after a short stay here.
Miss Cooper has returned from a visit
to Landenberg.
George M. Steigers and Miss Sarah O..
Lee were married last night by Rev.
Ezra Tinker, Ii. D., at Asbury M. T..
parsonage.
Rev. John II. Howard formerly of
Asbury NJ. e. Church, now of Eliza
beth, n. j., has been visiting old
friends here.
Miss Mary ThOrp has returned from
weeks stay at West Chester.
J. jackson Pierce has returned from
Atlantic Highlands, N. j., where he has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. e. II. Crook.
He took his wheel with him and. in
company with his host and hostess,
rode to Long Branch and back, a dis
tance of fifty miles.1 This is considered
pretty good for man 81 years old.
DR.. H. r. spruance has returned from
Smyrna
Miss Eleanore p. Vance has returned
70 West Chester after visit here.
George Jones and sister, Mrs. Lydia
Cole, are visiting friends in Smyrna.
Mrs. w. S. Arthurs, of Kenton, is Wis.
iting in the city.
Mrs W. T. Morris and son, Alvin
are in Philadelphia on a few days visi
with friends.
Miss Sallie Manuel is visiting friends
in renton and Princeton, n. ].
John NJ. Solomon is thinking of TAX
ing to the wheel.
Captain Philip Reybold continues Il
improve in health and will soon b,
completely restored.
? Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Smith hav
|. returned from Ocean Grove, where the
I have been spending several weeks.
A letter received from City Solicito
Conrad states that the Wilmingtol
party at Columbus, Ohio, is having al
excellent time and will be home lat
tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01

F. We do not see that the Union Repub-
lican party has anything 70 explain. 1t
started in to buy state, and failed. II
endeavored to capture a political party
and disrupted 1t. 1t made an effort TO
induce the honest Republicans Of the
state to enter into harmonious relations
with 1t and thereby compound a felony,
and met with a decided rebuff. The
people know all about it, and it is use
less for Chairman Alice and his col
leagues to waste good English in trying
to bolster up and give respectability to
a reprehensible and lost cause.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01

postage stamps, to submit them to the
committee recently appointed for the
purpose Of devising a means OF secur-
ing better results in this branch of the
post Office work. The circular an
nounces that "the committee will re-
ceive for inspection, up to January /,
1898, working models OF any invention
destined to take the place of the hand
stamps now in use at the various post
offices. Persons who submit devices
are advised that simplicity, durability
and cost are the principal elements to
be considered, and that the present
movement is intended primarily to Sc
cure an improvement in the class OF
postmarxing stamps now supplied to
the smaller post offices. Put your
thinking caps on and give Uncle Sam
the benefit Of your ideas
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
RRIGHT AND RREEZY.

The attraction at the Opera House
Monday evening will be the sensational
comedy drama, side Tracked" which
deals with the funny side of life on the
railroad. Side Tracked" is a comedy
drama bordering on the farce; it is up
to-date. and as presented by the A. q.
Scammon Company, is a most enjoyable
entertainment. The play is written to
amuse and il never fails to please the
most exacting audience. The leading
character is a tramp, and to him is ac-
corded a regular ovation. Portrayed by
the perfect mimicry of the actor, he ap-
pears in a role that appeals to the
hearts of every audience, and makes
each spectator not only laugh, as each
familiar aspect of tramp nature is dis
played, but arouses genuine enthusiasm
as the heart Of oak is seen beating un-
der the ragged jacket of the wayfarer
The play is interspersed with bright
comedy, sparkling music, pretty girls
and charming lovers. It's special seen
cry and mechanical effects are also
worthy of special mention. 1t is
bright, breezy and always on the move;
there is a vim and "go" about it that
captures the gallery as well as the elite
of every audience.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.

The reception rendered by DR.. and
Mrs. w. L. S. Murray at the parsonage
last night to the members and friends
Of st. Paul's M. e. Church, was an ex-
ceptionally enjoyable affair The house
was brightly Illuminated and decorated
and the yard was hung with Chinese
lanterns. An interesting program was
given in the parlors, which included
solos by Misses Maize Miller and Mamie
Morrow, whistling solo by George
Jones; reading by Harry Archer; reci-
tation, "Sheridans Ride" by Harry
Baynard, and a piano duet by Miss Bes-
sic Murray and Frederick Beaston. St
Paul5s Sunday school orchestra also
furnished music, and refreshmentsw were
served.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
CUR G =
ADJUSTMENTS
POPULAR KENNEDY PLAYERS.

The audience that witnessed the pre-
sentation at the Opera House last night
of 'The Midnight Express" by the Ken
nedy Players was a well-pleased one
John j. Kennedy appeared at his best
in a genuine comedy role, and Miss Ma
gil and Miss Louis as well as the other
members of the company, were satis-
factory and the specialties of the Ell
more sisters and Frank Latona were
interesting. This afternoon "Ingomar
is being presented, and tonight "Le-
gally Dead" one Of the strongest plays
the company has, will be given.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
HAVE YOU CATARRH TAINT?-

HAVE YOU CATARRH TAINT?-
Here's strong evidence of the quickness
and sureness of that wonderful remedy.
DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder: For
years / was a victim of Chronic Ca
tarrh-tried many remedies, but no
cure was effected until / had procured
and used DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Pow
der. First application gave me instant
relief, and in an incredibly short while
I was absolutely cured. James Head
ley, Dundee. N. Y.-14. Sold by Miller
Drug Company, 402 Market street; n
B. Danforth, Market and Second
streets. -ktlA
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
DESCRIBING THE BATTLE OF GET
TYSBURG AT THE SCENE OF
PICKETT'S CHARGE.

Captain Long will describe the great
battle of Gettysburg at the High Water
Mark Tablet at O'Clock Sunday next.
His lecture is vivid and graphic, with
the field for chart Old soldiers, young
soldiers, everybody, will enjoy it. Spe-
cial excursion Sunday next via Penn
sylvania railroad. Only $500 the round
trip. Special train will leave Whining
ton at 745 a. m.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
COMING HOME WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Bottger have
issued cards for the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Marion Bottger, TO Will
liam I. Abbott. The ceremony will take
place on Thursday, October IA, at the
home of the brides parents, No. 523
West Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
AT A CHESTER WEDDING.

Mr. and Mrs. Horty, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ford, Miss Maggie Horny, Mr..
and Mrs. John McNally, Miss Hannah
Mulligan and Miss Eliza McElroy, all
of this city, were guests at the we'd
ding of Miss Letitia Christy and Hugh
Ward, in St. Michaels r. c. Church,
Chester, on Wednesday evening.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
WEDDING IN SMYRNA.

Mr.. and Mrs W. A. Faries, Of
Smyrna, have announced the wedding
of their daughter, Miss Margaret Sar-
geant FAIRIES. to Henry Virgil Pyle. The
ceremony will take place at the home
of the brides parents, on October -, at
o'clock p. m.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
WILL STUDY ABROAD.

Robert Shaw, the well-known artist,
leaves this city tomorrow for an ex-
tended tour abroad. He expects to study
art in Europe for year or more. Mr..
Shaw will spend his Winter in Chesire,
near Liverpool. and in the Spring will
go to the continent to study.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
ON WHEELS FROM CHESTER.

A bicycle party, composed of Miss
Anna Humphries, Miss Lees and Miss
Margaret Birtwell rode here yesterday
from Chester. The day was fine and the
roads in good condition and the run
was made in good time. After a tour
of the town the visitors started again
for Chester
Evening journal., 1897-10-01

Match them anywhere if you
can at this price.
Small lot of Ladies i'm
ported Fast Black Hose. 3
pairs for one dollar; s and SX
only. Regular soc. qualify,
but cannot duplicate other
sizes so want them out Of the
way
Our new Kid Gloves are in
stock.
We still have that good
$I.oo Kid, 4-button
Full lines of the celebrated
Trefousse Kid Gloves, ST. ? s
to $3.50.
A nice looking Blanket at
CSC per pair. To be sure all
cotton, bur very suitable for
many purposes
Last season we sold many
hundreds of pairs of a large and
good Wool Blankets at So o5
per PAIR. We again offer
them at this price.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01

so CENTS TO BALTIMORE AND RE
TURN VIA THE MOST RELIABLE,
PENNSYLVANIA LINE.
Next Sunday, October 3, special trains
will leave Wilmington at 4.3S and
o'clock a. m. Tickets good on regular
trains leaving at 1913 a. m. and 1906
D. m.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
. 3 IL Y.

To those who suffer pain the JOY Of
relief is indescribable. Debility causes
all the inconvenience of pain, though
not its sharpness. 1t is a later stage
of disease.
Pains and debility are symptoms of
a deranged condition of the kidneys.
They will disappear when the kidneys
act right, not before. Diseased or in
active kidneys can be
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
THE LIGHT-HEARTED MINSTRELs

Primrose & Vests MINISTRIES will ap-
pear at the Opera House on next Tues
day evening. Mr.. Primrose will again
be seen in his exemplification Of
the dandy colored coon," but with a
new budget of songs. George Wilson
will amuse with new songs and jokes,
while Milton G. Barlow will appear in
his speciality Of "Old Black Joe" and
Jonah and the Whale" The tenor,
Raymon Moore, author of Sweet Ma
rie," will sing new selections from his
own compositions, while a company of
more than forty will use every en-
deavor to make the occasion a joyful
one.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
DAY-DAVIs.

The coming wedding has been an
nounced of Miss Louise Hay Davis. of
and Walter l., Day, OF New
York. The ceremony will take pace on
October II at the residence of the
brides father, Colonel Mark H. Davis.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
MARRIED BY DR. WoLFE.

Charles p. Minors, Of this city and
Miss Mary Blakney, of Chester, were
married in the latter city on Tuesday
night. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. George l.. Wolfe, d. d., of this
city.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
A LECTURE ON THE BATTLEFIELD
OF GETTYSBURG ON THE FIELD
ITSELF SUNDAY NEXT.

At p. m. Captain James T. Long,
the celebrated guide, will describe the
battle Of Gettysburg at the High Water
Mark Tablet (Bloody Angle) the
point where Pickett's charge spent its
force.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01

There is now a splendid opportunity
for some OF the clever minds of Will
mingtonians to exercise their inventive
genius. A circular has been issued by
the Post Ofice Department inviting per-
sons who have new designs for canceling
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
MONTH OF WEDDINGS
October Will Unite Many
Happy Couples in Marriage.
PREACHERS PLEASANT RECEPTION
MEMBERS. AND FRIENDS OF ST
PAULS ENJOY DIR. MURRAY'S
HoSPITALITY-OTHER EVENTS
OF INTEREST IN A SOCIAL WAY.

All communications intended for inser
tion In this column should be addressed TO
Society Editor, care of the Evening Jour
nal. communications should be written
ON one Side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
ODD CAUSES or ELECTRICAL
FIRES.

The quarterly report of the electri-
cal bureau of the National Board of
Fire Underwriters mentions, among
others, the following odd causes of fire.
A portable incandescent lamp was al
lowed to remain lighted lying on a
mattress. The heat from the lamp
ignited the cloth and the excelsior OF
the mattress and the FIRE spread through
the basement and store. An electrical
pressing-irOn was allowed to stand
with the current turned on. The heat
ed iron after a time act fire to the table
and the flames communicated to the
surrounding combustible material. Fire
occurred in the basement, owing to
dripping water falling on an electrical
measuring instrument, thereby short
circuiting it, Sparks from arc lamps
in a department store ignited clOaks on
table underneath. A wagon loaded
with gasoline collided with an electric
car. The wagon was demolished and
the oil flooded the street. The accident
attracted the attention of the motor
man of another car, who ran his car uT
to the scene. Seeing the oil running un-
der his car he turned on the current tC
get away. A spark from the wheel i'm
mediately ignited the gasoline fumes
and instantly the street was ablaze
-Four people were injured, one seriousl.
and Cne horse was burned to death.
carpenter dropped a nut on the coils o
a rheostat, short-ciTcuiting them will
an iron frame resting against ga
pipe. An arc was formed between tn
1 frame and the pipe; the latter wa
melted and the escaping gas ignited-
Chicago Railway Review.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
ATTACKING THE LIVE STOCK
COMBINES

COMBINES.
Attorney General McKenna has
caused proceedings to be commenced
against the South Omaha Live Stock
Exchange on the ground that its meth
DDS of doing business are in violation
of the Sherman Antitrust law, an act
which has developed unexpected powers
for good during the last few months
The same points are involved in the
suit which has just been commenced at
Omaha as in the one which was decided
earlier in the week at Kansas City by
Judge Foster. It is alleged that the
members of the South Omaha Exchange
have combined together to monopolize
the buying and selling Of live stock at
the Omaha market, which is the only
available one for several states.
It is claimed that all live stock ham
died at South Omaha must pass through
the hands of commission men who are
members of the exchange. No member
will trade with an outside commission
man. The commission for buying and
selling live stock is fixed by the ex-
change. Complaint is made also by
farmers and drovers that arbitrary
prices for live stock are agreed on, and
that competition in buying is done
away with. to their great injury.
According to the dispatches similar
suits are to be begun against all other
live stock exchanges which indulge in
practices which are in restraint of trade
and commerce between the states, and
hence are in violation Of the antitrust
law.
The president of the Chicago Live
Stock Exchange states that he does MOI
believe a suit. If brought will give thai
organization much trouble because I'VE
have a charter which fully protects us.
No charter can be pleaded as a justiii.
cation for a breach OF Federal laws. Sc
II the Chicago Exchange is a conspiracy
or combination in restraint of trade NJ
charter will save it-Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01

The substitution OF one article for an
other is a kind Of green goods game
that the public can put an end to by re-
fusing to trade at stores where it is
practiced.
Evening journal., 1897-10-01

There is a high profit in substitution.
aided by public indifference. There will
be no profit ait all if people, always and
everywhere, refuse counterfeit articles.