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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

The German program with respect to
China is not all unfolded. but enough ap-
pears to show that Germany's move is de-
signed to have and probably will have far
reaching consequences. Prince Henry. on
the eve OF sailing, expresses hope for "a
peaceful solution of the difficulty" He
means by that peace on Germany's terms
He ought t. obtain that easily il he has
to deal only with China. And the situation
at present gives no promise of outside in
terference. The cable states that Russia
Is looking on complacently, and England
SO far, has not even roared "as gently
as any sucking dove" Neither is likely
to utter word of protest exclusively in
Chinas behalf. Neither could do so.w with
out raising comprehensive, worldwide
smile. Both have themselves laid heavy
hands On China, and would willingly help
lay her on the dissecting table. Both are
expert carvers. But unless the carving
should be dole with extreme care the oper-
ators might turn from the subject upon one
arother. If, therefore. China escapes mu-
tilation it will be because of this fact, and
not because any Of the great powers take
any unselfish interest in her.
This extreme eagerness to get at China
grows out Of Ii Hung Changes grand tour.
low his return nome were widely circulated,
and found ready belief. China it was rep
resented, would, under hts counsel, enter
upon a new and progressive policy. The
old barriers would be RACED level with the
earth, and the strangers, SO long shut out
be invited to enter and push the old king
dom along. 1t was an alluring picture, as
painted. Many eyes We're turned in that
direction. The air was heavy with rumors
OF rich concessions, which would be OBJ
tanned by those getting the first move on"
The German emperor has simply grown
impatient and being a little behind his
rivals in the matter of foothold has planted
his standard at an advantageous spot SO
as to be ready with them to secure a full
share when the distribution of favors be-
gins. He does not expect to lose anything
by his aggressiveness. but rather to win, by
it. China is expected to be impressed by
his power and CELEBRITY of action.
This business, which proceeds, it is to be
remembered, from the death of two German
missionaries. gives a new reading to an old
and much reverenced aphorism. 1t used to
be that the blood of Christian martyrs was
the seed OF the church. 1t is now made to
become the seed of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

wish you knew more about the country,
and then you'd understand me better. We
have whole lot of people whom we don't
want, and I am opposed to flying the flag
over any more of that kind. Ours Is a
swift pace and high standard, and your
people are not in It. with us at all. You
rust not feel offended"
"Onended, my dear sir? Certainly not!
l like your frarkness. And you are right
we would give you a lot of trouble We
view things SO differently, you know
Yours is purely the American view. Not
bad, in its way. You are doing something
IN this country that attracts some atten-
ton, but really, as the local phrase is, you
Americans are not SO warm. Your way
may suit your people, but we much prefer
our way. Your clatter about civilization
and progress is extremely wearisome.
wish you knew more about my country
and then you'd understand me better We
nave heard a great deal about American
civilization and progress from Mr. Dole
and his friends but the talk is not to our
TASTE"
Il am right. then, If little frank, about
your people?" asks the senator
"Eminently right" replies the Hawaiian
visitor and thank you for your bad
opinion of u.s.
You are entirely welcome" replies the
senator, land am only sorry that it is
no worse. I can use a good deal of bad
opinion OF you at this time, and if, after
some rejection, you find yourself able to
go little into details as to your short
comings and dement's. call on me again.
and give me the benefit Of the catalogue.
1t will all be for the cause, you know"
They smile, shake hands, and separate.
Brothers they are in a queer game to try
10 thwart manifest destiny and as good
cause as ever was laid before the Senate
of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
For the Children.

YES" said Mr.. Blykins I'VE always GEL
citrate Christmas for the children's sakes
They expect it, you know, and wouldn't
have the heart to disappoint them"
But you and Mrs. Blykins always re-
member each other"
"Oh. yes. am going to give her a two
hundred-dollar coat and have reason to
think she intends to give me fifty-dollar
chair. We always settle well in advance
what our presents will be. All we have to
think about now is doll for the little girl
and a tin wagon for the boy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
Their Forte.

Their Forte.
Gals, they wouldn't hurry much
Washin' up the dishes;
Helpin out at harvest time
Went agir their wishes.
Worked right hard when corn was husked.
But they didn't like it.;
Knowed they had a forty though,
II they could but strike it.
They've discovered it at last;
Allus on the go!
Orter see 'em hustlin' round
Pickin' miStletCe!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

The Kentucky gentleman who sent a bot
tie of forty-year-old whisky to the Secre-
tary of the Navy is indignant because it is
not to be spilled over the Prov of the new
battle ship at its christening. 1t is remark
able to find citizen Of that state clamor-
ing for such wholesale difutiof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
Purge the Rolls.

From the Springfield Republican.
Let the pension rolls. first of all, be
pGrged of impostors. If necessary let us
have the lists published in every commun-
4ity SO that the public eye may be fastened
upon these who have obtained the govern
ment bounty by fraud and misrepresenta-
ton, and also fsiese who, being in affluent
or well-to-do circumstances, have no need
Of government aid. The pension bill is
growing steadily while the deficit continues.
There must be a limit. somewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

Possibly Mr.. Dockery will in the course of
time succeed in making positions under the
government so undesirable that Mr.. Gros-
Venor will not be obliged to trouble himself
concerning people who find themselves un-
able to get in office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

One advantage of opening Congress on
the first Monday in December Is that 1t
gives TO time for legislation upon which
statesmen can be cross-examined during
their Christmas vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
A Protracted Career.

It's money makes the trouble sure:
Mans toll is far from ending it,
For woman on her shopping tour
Gets sadly tired in spending it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

President Sam appears to share the i'm
preston that the United States is gratui-
tously conducting an insurance scheme to
protect small governments from the results
of their own indis cretions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
Holiday Inconsistency.

Doesn't the man who bought all those
toy drums and tin trumpets live somewhere
near you?" inquired one salesman.
Yes replied the other. HE moved out
into our suburb because he wanted a nice
quiet neighborhood."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
SHOOTING STARS.
A Formally of the Season

You ailus celebrates Christmas, doesn'
your inquired Miss Miami Brown.
4assindeed.' replied Mr.. Erastus Pink
iey neober misses. Is done bought
two 4-11-4i slips Already dis year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

People who want Santa Claus denounced
as myth find very tangible traces of his
existence when the January LIST bills are
sent out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

1t is to be feared that Spain squandered
great deal of clerk hire and type-writing
charges in preparing. autopomy, literature
for circulation in Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

Tain allus putin on style dat counts. I"
said Uncle Eben. People wouldn think a
bit mo- o Sanity Claus If he wore patent
leather shoes an shaved twice day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

Probably the Dingley tariff law is merely
waiting to open a new account in 1898, so as
to have a clean record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

Zanoli. the wife-poisoner, has. evidently
started in to be greater national figure
than Luetgert or Mrs. Mack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

David b. Hill is very much inclined to
Jolt some Of the decorations off Richard
Cookers Christmas tree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
Children's.

OSc for choice of a table file,
with Knit Sacques. Fanc,
Bibs. Shawls, Silk Caps. Cambria
Dresses. Knit Leggins, Mitts. etc
Some worth soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
Petticoats.

ca IL for the best $3.50 Silk
~"'0O Petticoats In Washington.
See those Of plain colors in glace eff
fects. and those In Roman stripes.
They'll almost stand aione< Note the
SIX large cords I'm the umbrella
hounce. the rustlefne lining and vel
vet binding. 3 ...,--....-..s a
-t--,e'i rsI .h-rf;
II, for our soc Knit Skirts. as
OOS good as many retailed at 50c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
Aprons.

nz~ for the usual .25c Aprons.
Various styles. Some with
embroidery insertion, some with
tucks. Here's a Christmas present
for the MAZDA Lawn Apron, A
inches wide. SO inches long. with O.
inch hem and 5h-inchwide strings.
.2zr for soc Aprons. Eleven diff
O0S ferent styles, for mistress,
waitress and maid-all typically
Xmas Aprons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

Sn Dr. for the usual sl.5o Mala
chite Green Jardinier
Stands. The very latest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

o. to soc for choice of hundredi
~s~S OF Cushions and Head Rests
We closed out the balance OF tho
makers holiday stock; secured bar.
gains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

S2 O2 pair for the usual s.
quality Irish Point Lace
Curtains. These are the genuine, In
1S97-9S designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
Furs.

~ for Black Coney Scarf with 8
Vk tails, and Nun, with satin lin
Ing. The two for 81. Half price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

10. 10 $1.50 for Spachtel or Cut
low Work Scarfs. Covers and
Centerpieces worth 25c to $3.50. A
large stick of these goods from the
Swiss makers. bought and to be dis
, tr:buted at nearly half the prices
previously possible. Other bargains
in this Art Department. Keep your
eyes open!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

50 Do pair for the sos Tapes
~Sse> try Portieres, fringed.
Figured all over. Rich draperies.
Cheap at SOS pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

CT en- for Electric Seal and AS
w sOV trakhan Garmentss II
inches deep and 9s inches sweep.
VERY rich fur. Worth $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

a. for yard-square Table Covers
~ to match. $l.25 for 2-ynrd
s!ze-saying you 27c and 7Dc respec-
lively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14
Bargain Spots ON the Fourth Floor.


Rocker that for $4 Dressing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

CT I'm to $40 for Mourning Veil
i TO 2 yards long. Tn,
only complete collection I'm Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

en- nQ for the usual $3.50 Oak
" ns>O and Mahogany Rockers,
with cobbler seats. Superior finish:
See them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

ST DO for the usual $50 Solid
VasA> Oak Screens. filed with
silkoline. Five feet high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14

Cns tonight for any of the see
Ostrich Feather Boas. Bey
produced-1h yards long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-14


IN rdesC Calendars OF emb nnsn the
hrifo rbauarA rcesworh therefor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16


Commenting upon the favorable Of
focts Of the rise in wheat and the col
lapse of free silver theories The Finan-
cial Chronicle says with oil the man
ifest advantages arising from this re-
markahle situation there is one serious
danger, Our currency system has been
tried and found doplorably wanting Its
friends affirm that the currency trou-
bles during the past seven years have
been result Of financial and industrial
distress This, from one point of view.
Is true, but people who accept this rs u
conclusive answer strangely overlook
the fact that such result is tho most
serious indictment of the system.
"Whon all commercial conditions
unite to favor oountry's industries, it
may with IMMUNITY take large risks and
enter on dangerous experiments Fiat
money seemed to be no bar to our pros
perity in tho early seventies. The Bland
silver coinage law was busily ut work
in 1879 and 1880, yet it had, SO far as
any observer could discover nc tho time.
no especially baleful influence ON the
country prosperity, In the fall of 1901
there were plenty Of political oraolos TO
point out the fact that good times were
returning in tho face of tho silver pur-
chase act Of 1890.
but what value IL to be seriously
put on currency systems good only for
favorable times in trader What for in
stance, would the world have said of
tho English currency system II 1t had
satisfied everybody in the smooth sail
ing of 1883 and 1880 and then collapsed
into general discrodit during tho storm
Of lS90P IL IL is trpo that wa need the
sureSt and most invulnerablo currency
in tho world to sustain our industries
through these periodical storms which
| sweep over an industrial community
then il will reasonably be admitted
that tho preparation for such system
must DO mado before tho emergency
arises.
IF we arc to pass in the future
through other years of commercial dia-
tross--nnd nobody il so great an opti-
mist M to argue that trade reactions
arc gone forevor--wo surely ought, as
an Intelligent people, to provide that
in such nm event our whole system of
public aud private finance, government
and individual credit, need not ho swept
down simultaneously, Tho time to place
our own currency on sound and stable
footing is the immediate future, while
our industries aro still feeling tho inn
pulse Of this years favorable accident
Of nature, along with tho discovery of
what our own productive possibilities
actually are,
eve have sufficient faith in tho pres
ont treasury administration TO believe
thnt first move will be mndo IN such
direction before this year is over "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
DARLINGTON.
The Republican.

The Republican.
Mr.. Z. 4. Swearingen will have
been resident of Darlington y years
next Monday. He came TO Darling
ton Sept. -. 1859, and from that day
to this has continuously had charge
of the railroad business Of this city.
This is a record that few men can
boast Of
The financial statement Of the fair
i no: yet in shape for publications
but enough Is known to state that
when all claims against the society
are paid the association indebted
ness viii not exceed from 1900 TO 500
practically out Of debt
In mentioning the organization Of
the Observation-Disclosures Consolidated
Gold Mining Company and giving
the names of the newly elected officers.
VIZ omitted the name Of MIR. David
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
What 1t Means.

When we advertise that we will
guarantee Dr.. Kings New Discovery,
Electric Bitters, Bucklin's Arnica
Salve. or DR.. King New Life Pills,
it means that we are authorized by the
proprietors to sell these remedies on a
positive guarantee, that if purchaser
is not satisfied with results, we will
refund the purchase price. These
medicines have been sold on this guar
antee for many years and there could
be no more conclusive evidence Of
their great merit. Ask about them
and give them a trial. Sold at ". H..
Prideaux' drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
HIGHLAND.
Highland Weekly Press.

Highland Weekly Press.
Lewis & Lynch disposed of 300, 1000
lbs. of lead ore to ore-buyer Snow.
The demand for lead ore is strong and
steady and every miner in position to
do so should turn his attention to
mining it.
Prof. John McGovern left for Min
eral Point on Saturday where he emit
cred upon his duties as principal of
the graded schools Monday last. The
people of Mineral Point are aware of
the fact that in him they have good
instructor.
Relatives from abroad who attended
the funeral of Is. H. Lampe on Mon
day. were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lampe
and Mrs. Joseph Kaiser of Muscoda,
George Lampe. of Cobb, and Mr.. and
Mrs Philip Weidenfeller of Mineral
Point
=. Il. Barnum once said: IF you
have $40 to put to good use put up one
for the article and the other nine for
the advertising. can out talk any
man on earth but a printer. The man
who can stick type and the next morn
ING talk to a thousand people while |
am talking to one is the man who am
afraid of | want him for Il friend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16

Thirteen ycars before the Crime Of
'73, according 10 tho United States
census Of 1860, tho average wage per
nnnum paid to each person was 1888.
Seventeen years after that catastrophe
the average bud Increased TO 1854. That
is. the wage Garner Of 1900 got Gs per
cent moro than did the wage Garner of
1860. Not only that, but eadh dollar Of
1890 would buy more Of the necessities
ana comforts Of life than would each
dollar Of 1860 Docs the wage Garner
think that ho gets too many dollars or
that his dollars buy too muohy How
many crimes like that Of 1878 could no
stand? '
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16

We cheerfully refer YOU to some of
the druggists and dealers who have
control of our plaster in their rospec-
tive towns, all of whom are delighted
with the use and sale of the Ortiway
Plaster:
Owen Il Frost, Washhurn,
{. w. Aust, West superior,
Spirgcl \ Co.. milwaukee,,
e, l.. Kellogg, Nronomowoc, Wis.
L. II, Calligistro, NJ, D., Wmona,
Wis,
w, c, Main, Iron Mountain, Mich,
John Rupp, Mrnasha, Wis,
Mrs +, Rodgers, Wehhcryille,
Mich,
w. IL. knceland, Eau Claire, Wis,
NATIONAL MILITARY HOME, WIS,
November II. 1876,
j. FRANK KING \ Co.,
Milwaukee,, Wis.
left order ut your Office for : do2.
No. | plastcrs last week, but have rs
yet not received them. Can YOU get
them here today? Ii not will call at
Ii Il. M, Nov. md for them.
Respectfully,
THOS. L. rOLlOCK,
Capt, Go, y,
L. =. Make it & do2, No, |.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
DR.. Ordway's Plaster Treatment
Is GUARANTEED to Cure the most Chronic Cases of
Rheumatism, Heart Failure, Pleursy,
Kidney, Liver, and Stomach
Troubles.

MIR, Wehe comes homo from Cali.
foruia for treatment for stomach
troubles, Physicians have given him
up, calling the ailmeut cancer Of the
stomach,
MuLw ArKEE, WIS, July !, 1897,
J, FRANK KING, ESQ,
Dear SIR With pleasure thank
YOU for having induced me to try DR.,
%. L. 0rdway's Plaster, have boon
affected with severe pains IN the hrcas,
and stomach for several months and
tried medicine in California and here,
but found no relief; was SO bad that |
could not walk some days moro than
two or three hundred tcct without stop
ping To Vst, So after trying one doa.
en- have been about cured OF what my
physician called cancer OF the stomach,
would advise all who arr troubled
with rheumatism, pain IN the back,
stomach or breast to use them,
Yours Respectfully,
ALRtRr G. WE'VE,
$40 Clark Street.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
Warmed over silver Arguments.

With the rising lido o. prosperity
contradicting all of Mr. Bryans the
cries, aud with the great food Of gold
that Is pouring into the markets Of the
world from Alaska. from Colorado,
from Utah and from South Africa, the
silver fad appears TO BIO doomed to an
carly death. II will hardly survive an
other year In Ohio, Kentucky and
Iowa tho Democratic and Populist ora
tors already find ii hard to got audiences
to listen TO repetition Of their old,
warmed over silver arguments Of last
wear
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
pLATlENlLLE,


The Witness,
III. f.. Van Duscn will attend the
state university the ensuing year
Christian Albertson, of Darlington,
has bought two lots of II. G.
Doeschcr, ON the Homestead Addition
paying for the same $1,000. He in
tends erecting large and commo-
dius residence
Pensions have lately been granted
to the following Grant county people:
Mary Nichols, plattevillc: Edward b.
Smith, Boscobel: Eyalin Allabaeh,
Muscoda.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
Tho New STIR.
70 Whom 1t May Concern

| have been in the drug business for
twelve years. and during that time.
have sold nearly all the cough medi-
cines manufactured: and from my per-
sonal knowledge Of such remedies,
say that Chamberlain ; Cough Rem
edy gives better satisfaction than any
other on the market ". ". Terry,
Elkton, Ky. Sold BY Virians Phar-
macy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16

John Griffith of GAINESVILLE, O., says;
~ never lived Il day for thirty years
without suffering agony, until "A boN
of DeWiu's Witch Hazel Salyc cured
my piles. For piles and rectal
troubles. cuts, bruises, sprains,
eczema and all skin troubles DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye is unequallcd W.,
II. pridcauX. !
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16

j, w. Bagget. of Oak Grove, Fla,
had an attack of the measles, nearly
three years ago.and the disease left
him with very severe pains in the chest
4" thought | would die he writes;
6 but to my great JOY, | was saved by
Chamberlain Pain Balm Pains
in the chest nearly always indicate the
approach of pneumonia, and by prompt
ly applying this liniment ON fan
mel cloth, which should be bound ON
the chest, an attack of pneumonia can
be prevented. 1t is always prompt
and etfectual. For sale ut p and. 80
cents per bottle by Niyian's Pharmacy,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
House and Furniture for Sale.

George Gorgen wants to sell his
house and furniture complete. The
house is in good repair and has five
rooms completely furnished with
stoves, carpets, crockery, bedroom
and sitting-room suits, ready for use
and in good order. All to be sold
together, cheap and on favorable
terms. Inquire of George Gorgcn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16

II crave but One Minute said the
public speaker in husky voice: and
then he took dose of One Minute
Cough Cure and proceeded with his
oratory. One Minute Cough Cure is
unequalled for throat and lung
trouble. w. II. PridcauX
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
Gold Not tho Guilty wretch.

You must attribute it to tho invent
i've genius, that has multiplied thou.
sand times. in many instances, the
strength Of a single arm and enables us
TO do with ono man what 80 men could
not do 80 years ago. That Is what has
brought down prices In this country
and everywhere. William ]. Bryan,
March 10, 1892.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-16
Good Farm for Sale

offer for sale my farm Of 1914 acres
situated in the town of Waldwick. II
miles southwest Of Hollandale, on the
Mineral Point road: near good schools
and churches. Farm is in excellent
100 acres under cultivation.
For further particulars inquire Of the
owner Of lhc place.
PETER STENDElsACH.