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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION

Every one will admit that no OBJ
stacles to the annexation OF Hawaii are
any longert to be found in the history
OF the establishment OF the present re-
public. Nor are obstacles to be found
in the larger international situation,
inasmuch as the great European pow
ers have for many years well under
stood the intimate nature OF the rela-
tionship existing between the Ha-
waiian group and the United States.
and had become accustomed decades
ago to the view that The future polite
al status Of Hawaii was matter mere
ly to be determined between Honolulu
and Washington. AS for the claim by
Japan Of right to interfere or to be
consulted, II Is without foundation.
There are, II Is true, many coolie la
borers OF Japanese birth In the Sand
wich Islands, but these are very recent
corners. and their importation has been
an Industrial incident in which the
government Of Japan until lately has
had no part The sugar crop has
grown skiold within very yow years.
and Aslatic field laborers. without
their families and under no conditions
Of permanent settlement have been
employed in great numbers. In the
minds OF many thoughtful Americans
the really difficult question is how to
reconcile a suitable administration OF
the Hawaiian Islands with the prin-
ciples that generally prevail in the ad-
ministration OF our American States.
II is feared by some OF these men that
Hawaii may at an early day seek and
obtain admission as State II now ad-
mitted as territory; and ruch thing
might eventually be possible az n ma
tional presidential election turning up
on the prejudices OF the Portuguese
vote in the island Of Oahu. while the
policy OF this great country might at
some fateful moment be decided by the
action Of senator whose predictions
we're derived from an ancestral strain
OF Polynesian blood. Undoubtedly the
time has come when we must face the
question whether or not the American
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

ness in the hands of this human YAM
pire. she was about to take the miser"
able sum rendered her and pass on her
way, when low, soft voice at her side
detained her.
Helen, stop an instant. Mr., Sar-
gent" and turning hack the long black
veil which had hitherto concealed her
face, Tiny Clarence looked calmly into
the rich bully's eyes, Il am sure that
my friend, Mrs, Starr. speaks the
truth. You lose all claim to the name
of gentleman when you allow yourself
to speak thus insolently to aught bear
ing the stamp and image Of refined wo-
manhood"
Miss Clarence" ne stammered
overcome with confusion. there e
some mistake here L"
There is no mistake" she answered
calmly contemptuous. Il have been
near making one that might have
lasted lifetime, but my eyes are for
tunately opened. Pay Mrs. Starr the
money rightfully due her. and let us
leave this den OF money making in
iquity."
Mr.. Sargent paid Mrs. Starr the 81
with undisguised awkwardness, and
strove to detain Tiny as she turned
away.
Miss Clarence" he faltered, will
you allow me to explain"
mo, Mr. Sargent" she answered
haughtily, II will never allow you to
speak to me again."
She kept her word, Ernest Sar-
gents nature had been tried in the bal
ance of her womanly discrimination,
Tiny Clarence was heart-whole still.
and found wanting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

flag may float over an outlying region
like Hawaii, without the necessary
consequence of the reciprocal partici-
patton OF such region In the business
OF governing this country, The Senate
will do we'll to face all such questions
with the utmost frankness. The as
sured benefit OF the perpetual free
trade with the United States would be
most adequate compensation to Ha-
wall for all that II can possibly give
up; and II could not reasonably ex-
pect,--at least for long time,--to be
allowed to send representatives to
Washington. Review OF Reviews,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

The bride was dressed in the volum-
nous fashion OF thirty years ago. A
generous circle indeed would have bean
required to outline her skirts, and .
coQuettish veil shaded the upper part
OF her pretty face.
Entranced sat the Eskimo women,
but with the call to prayer their heads
bent reverently In the customary at
ttude OF worship, Were they follow
ing the earnest words OF the ministerf
Were their petitions rising with his!
On the contrary, all the women we're
husily engaged In dragging forward 10
the tips OF their noses the nets which
after long urging, the missionaries had
induced them to adopt to contlne their
flowing hair, The veil OF the bride
had demoraliEed their religious devo-
ton.
Such was the honesty OF these Hud-
son Ray Indians that never but once
did the missionaries lose any possee-
sions by theft. The week following
this memorable Sabbath the Americans
could not keep barrel for themselves,
even the one devoted to ashes falling
apart one night because It's hoops had
been purloined. Where they went,
however, the former possessors had
abundant evidence at the next chape,
service.-Youth's Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
SETTLING THE ARGUMENT.

Two boozy companions were wander
dering through tho park few nights
ago when they drew near an object
dImly outlined In the semi-darkness,
They reached that stage OF lnebriation
on which mere shadow will provoke
an argument One claimed 1t was .
statue and the other was sure II was a
messenger boy, and for several min
utes they held each other up In maud
lin controversy.
Easy dem 'strate" said one, as hc
fumbllngly drew a pistol from ais hip
pocket.
"Whatsh goin' t dot" queriod his
companion.
Coin T. shoot derned thing" re-
piled the fellow with the gun. as he
trieu to adjust his inverted brain. III
It's statoo tn jump, an II tia mesh
senger boy will stan stlll."-Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
NlNAClouS BURMESE GIRLS.
At tho Village Well They Relate to
Each Other the News.

In every household the daughter has
her appointed work. In all but the
richest merchants houses the daugh-
ter's duty is TO bring the water from
the well evening and mornirg 1t is
tie gossiping place of the village. tina
we'll, and us the sun sets there comes
running down all the girls of the viii
lage. As they nm their Jars they lean
ever the curb and talk, and 1t is here
that are told the latest news, the
latest tiirtation, the latest marriG se,
the little scandal of the place. Very
few men come here, Water carrying
is not their duty, and there is a proper
time and place for Irritation. So the
girls have the we'll almost to them
selves.
Almost every girl win weave. In
every house there will be II loom,
where the girls weave their dresses
and those of their parents And very
many girls will have stalls in the
bazaar. Other duties are the husking
of the rice and the making of cheroots.
OF course, in the richer households
there will be servants To do all this,
but even in them the daughter will
frequently weave, either for herself or
for her parents Almost every girl
will do something, il It be only to pass
the time. -Blackwood Magazine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
FOUR-DOLLAR GOLD PIECE.
Curiosity Which Found Its Way to the
United States Sub-Treasury.

A curiosity in the shape of ST
gold piece was seen recently at the
sub-tleasury in Cincinnati. This Is
probably the first time in the history
of the Office that coin of that denom-
| ination was ever beheld by the at
taChes. The coin came from the Fifth
National hank, to which one of the
depositors had taken 1t to find out how
much it was worth. The tellers at the
bank We're unable to decide the ques
ton, and the coin Was sent to Uncle
Sans employees in the federal building,
but no one there would accept it for
the treasury for its face value.
Coin Teller Bob Masher, who is Il
nunsmatist of considerable repute.
as we'll as Teller White, who is con-
siaered one of the expert counterfeit
detectors in the country, and Cashier
Stout said that they had never heard
OF the government coinh g II piece of
money of that denomination, and said
they would not acc pit it eVet. ut its
taco value The tables giving the
cottage of money from the earliest
date to the present timo were looked
VI. bat There Was 10 record of the
government uNer having coirod a $4
gold piece. The coin that was pre-
scented yesterday, was placed on the
scales and was found to weigh just
los 30 grains, making il worth about
20 cents more than it's face value, as
there is that much more gold in it
than would have been rut there by the
government
The description of the coin is as
follows 1t is almost the size of a
IS gold piece. On the face around the
outer edge are the words: United
States of America" Just underneath
! this. in small type, are the words: &c
! Pluribus Unum." In the center is a
star bearing the following: "Onc
stella, 400 cents" Underneath the star
in small letters, are the words; "Deo
est Gloria" On the diverse side, in
the center is head of the Goddess Of
| Liberty. Above this on the outer edge
are IS small stars. Between each Of
the stars are the following letters and
figures: 6, G, 3, S, 7. c. 7, G, r, A, M,
S. Underneath the head is the date
1Si9.-Circinnati Enquirer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
LATE FASHION NOTES.

Some OF the Paris dressmakers finish
silk and cotton gowns with bow at
the front OF the neck, or with an oxy-
died brooch to match the buckle at
the belt.
Green In endless shades is used on
summer toilets. both for Innings under
transparents, and for entire toilets,
foundations, unadine, etc. and In the
millinery the color IL used to excess.
Light wool gowns are better made Of
yelling This material has replaced
the a'paclnx GEy xco hmly HMHM
OF the years before, II unites their
advantages and Is without their de-
fects,
The craze for Victoria souvenirs ex-
tends to the gloves and purses In Lon
don. Gloves have buttons wSth the
queens portrait on their surface. and
pocketbooks are ornamented with the
rose, shamrock and thistle.
Linen collars with tic in front have
been worn for some time II will soon
be time to take out from the jewel
boxes tho breastpins that have lain idle
so long, And this return to what was
once matter OF course has all the Of
feet OF n brand new fangle,
The great novelty Ia transparencies.
On a foundation Of colorless gauxe are
woven stripes or green. rose, blue
satin, in widths, OF from hair line to
half nm inch. and when the ribbon Ia
gathered. or rutllcd or loopod In bows,
the foundation disappears against the
gown, and the colored bands stay airily
In place without any Visible support.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
NOTES BY THE FUNNY MEN

Jack--"She used to be an old flame
of yours, did she not?" Arthur-"Nes,
but that vas wnen | had money to
burn. Puck.
The Minister" Brother Jones was 4
worthy man and good Christian,
The Deacon Yes, indeed. BEFORE he
died he forgave the crime of IS
Truth.
Al had great surprise last
evening" blow was that?' A
My wife introduced me to fellow
who never was one of her old ad-
mirers, - Boston Transcript.
Jones claims that he always tells
the truth" His property must be all
in his wife's name. then" He knew
how it was when the assessor came
around Chicago Evening I,ost.
Dressmaker tat front door Pardon
me, Mr.. Oftwed; but can you tell me
If your wife can he engaged this after
noon? Mr.. Oftwed,--"I really couldn I
say. You know we were only divor, cd
yesterday" g.
Van lshe-"There's man who be-
gan ut the foot of the ladder and
worked his way up" Perdita-"Hc
doesn't look half so Used up as the
man next to him who began mt the
top of the ladder and slid down.
Truth.
Judge-"Didn't | tell you the last
time that you were here that wanted
to see your face In this court yard
no more?" Weary Watkins-"Yo did
yer onner, and that is exactly wot
tolo de cop. indianapolis Journa
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
WISCONSIN PENSIONERS.

Washington. July S.--Pensions have
been, granted to residents OF Wisconsin
ns follows: Original james !Au ley.
Shullsburg John j Wilson, Augusta.
Additional Frederick L. Siphre, Wey-
auwega: william A. Morgan. Reeds
burg. Restoration and reissue con
ard LOSS dead, Milwaukee. Increase
~Chauncey D. Clark. West De Pere;
Charles p. Robinson. Mauston. Wild
ows-M Maria r. Phalen, Kesena; Ella
LOSS, Milwaukee; Almira Rulis, Omro;
Mary r. Thayer. Baraboo; Fannie ID.
Wait, Delavan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
HER INVITATION.
HE.

HE.
Were l the wind. my darling,
And you blushing flower,
I'd sigh with love forever,
And play around your bower,
And l would come and kiss you
And bring the fragrant flower,
And l would talk in whispers
That you could understand,
And the perfume OF your petals
I'd spread all DER the land,
Were l the wind, my darling,
And you blushing flower.
SHE.
Were you the wind so wanton,
And l blushing flower,
You say you'd sigh forever
And play around my bower,
And that you'd come and kiss me,
And bring the fragrant shower,
And that you'd talk in whispers
That I could understand,
And the perfume Of my petals
You'd spread all DER the land
Let's play that your the wind, and
That I'm the blushing flower!
cleveland Leader.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

At the seashore.-M Comeyns
Mabel. why is 1t that you never want
to put on your batl ing suit and go
down to the beach?
Miss Comeyns Hrmph, | don't be-
lieve there's a man within twenty
miles of this detestable place! --Cleve-
land Leader.
He-l met you on the street yester-
cay afternoon and received only a
Stony stare.
She-Well, you see, was feeling
Irccky.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
First Tramp read about dat trial
an de judge told him he needn't ter
say anything dat would incriminate
him
Second Tramp-Well. ! spose dat
was becuz doy had enough evidence to
send him to Sing Sing widout any
assistance from him.--Brooklyn Life.
II have noticed" said the Cornfed
| Philosopher, lin my long and useful
life of observation, that TIE happy
young girl usually becomes the snao-
pisE woman. Indianapolis Journal
A woman in humble life, returnin :
from church, was asked II she had
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
QUICK TO PICK UP THE FASHION.

To that far-dlstant region lying be-
tween Hudson Bay fur trader took
his Boston bride. and on the following
Sunday proudly led her to the seat OF
honor In the little chapel. The con-
gregation. TO be sure. consisted chiefly
OF converted Eskimos. but there were
a few English and American residents.
and the natives. as the story will show,
were not unappreciative.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

Trouble" repeated the hostess in
speaking of it afterward, you don't
know what trouble is Until you try to
give such function You lie awake
nights to make up the list OF thot
whom you won't invite, and even then
there will lie painful omissions 1t is
SO provoking to please somebody you
really wanted to hurt. = Detroit Jour
raj
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

Prof We oGrow, Wilson OF Princeton
university. asks the perplexing ques-
ton What is Americanism" In the
July Atlantic. His paper In that issue
en- the making OF tho nation is a
striking sketch OF the growth and de-
velopment OF American national feel
ing. He traces the various stages
through which II has passed and the
great events that have contributed to
N
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
NO SURPRISE ABOUT 1T.

Visitor-Col. 81 akebreath's death
was rather sudden, wasn't It?
Resldent--Wal ya-as: but not RELY
unexpected.
Visitor Indeedr
Resident--Naw! He'd ben shootin'
off his mouth good deal sence he
come to the digglns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

Niolet~-How did Air, higher come to
accept the doctrine of reincarnation?
Rose-Well, you know he always
had an impression that the world
couldn't get along without him, and IL
that is SO ii stands To reason that he
will have to come back.--New York
Truth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

According to the Hartford Times,
Mark Twain has already received s10,-
COO for his forthcoming book Tho Sur
yivlng Innocent Abroad, and VIII re-
ceIye large royalty on it's sale Hart
ford Is Mr.. Clemens homo ami the
Times says his friends do not believe
that he world accept charity IN any
form
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

IN tel! the people who talk about
employing you that YOU are incapable
Of falsehood," said the warm friend
THANK you ever so much; only ex-
press it carefully. There's a good
deal OF difference, you know, between
saying that n man cannot tell a lie
and declaring that he has no diplo-
macy, "~-Washington Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

Heard on the Link.--She These
bundles Of sticks always remind me OF
those things the Romans used--fasces.
yon know
He--That's right: golf 10 q fascinat-
ing game.---Doston Transcript
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
CURRENT FUN

Overheard at the Ball.--Parker--
What That your mother? Why, she
doesn't look old enough to have a
daughter asa ahem-as-er-as
young as you.-Harlem Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

understood the sermon, "Wud hae
the presumpuonE' she simply replied,
London rit-Bits.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

A woman in humble life, retnrnin
from church, was asked II she had
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-26

ing, dancing and comedy sketches were decided hits and the little comedians carried off the honors oi the evening.
 Pine Bluff possesses many splendid and sweet voices, but few of them excel that possessed by Miss Hennie Altheimer. Last evening she was beautiful, as a picture of the God dess of Liberty" On her head was n crown formed of the flag of America, and draped around her lovely form were other flags of our beloved country. In her sweet voice, and in manner that was full of animation and grace, she sang a number that was a tribute to Amer ican women. Her effort created the widest enthusiasm, and her hearers would not excuse her until she re- sponded to an encore, which was as great u hit" as her first effort.
 The Grahams, in their original operatic novelty, "Love and War, , were superb. Their costHmes were handsome, and their singing and acting par excellence.
 The entertainment closed with a number by Mir. Frank Yowell, who takes the part of a negro comedian in a most happy manner. His dane. ing was of high class and he de- served the applause he received.
 At the close of the entertainment the seats were removed from the hall and the young people present enjoy ed dance until a late hour.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-26

lutely defy competition, or in other words, at less prices than the same can be manufactured for in the Unit. cd States. In the matter of wages to be paid in silver in Japan, which according to the gold standard, would be 50 per cent less than gold, carpenters receive 9 cents per day, plasterers the same, sawyers % cents Joiners 29 cents, tailors 24 cents, porcelain makers 3S cents, printers 15 cents, and so on down the entire list. Going into the non-professional we ! find the bakers get an average of $5.74 per month, farm hands, men $2.31, women, $1.3S, per month, house servants. men, $2.12, women, $l26 per month, this being in silver as stated, which would be one-half the competition price in the United States under the gold standard. The reports of this committee show that these manufacturing establish ments pay an average dividend of IS per cent on the investments. The importattons from the United States to both China and Japan have fallen off very largely, for instance: In 1893 China imported from the United States 65, 5,000,000 yards of cotton, one year later, only 27,000,000, from England 500,000,000, one year later, 365, 100000 yards, and much less now. The report shows that this waken- ing in the Orient is not confined to Japan alone, but China has already the fever and will soon be cOmpet- itor in the markets of the world.
 Singular to say this bill has been killed by motion to postpone, and incomprehensible as the statement may seem, we find among the 34 Sen atOrs who voted for the postpone ment of this bill, the name of Senator Stewart, the illustrious editor aid statesman of the Silver Knight. We can understand why Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts,; Aldrich, of Rhode Island; Gray of Delaware; and Chandler, of New Hampshire, might vote against this bill, which has for it's purpose the elevation and pro lection of the laboring men of this country, but why Call, of Florida, and Stewart, of Nevada, should align themselves with the original aristocrats, is more than yonr cor respondent can fathom. But such is truth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-26

Nantes, on the Loire. Her father was a flute player in the theater and was ofganist in the church Her mother was also a singer of note, and thus from the very beginning Urso lived in an atmosphere of music. Her first desire to take up the violin came to her at the age of 5 years. while she was attending q grand mass on feast day ill the Church of the Holy Cross, on which occasion a violin solo made such q profound impression on her that from that moment she edetermined to devote her life to its study, and which determination has made her the leading violin virtuose of the world. She has toured through France, England, the United States and Australia.
 Mme. Urso is q woman small of stature of rather heavy build, fash ing eyes and a touch that is graceful and magical. All of her selections were loudly dppIauded, and each time she was forced to respond to an encore, but it was not until the tenth number on the program, "The Witches Dance" was reached, that she played her masterpiece Such sounds were never before heard te come from violin in this citg, and she was again forced te respond 10 an eacore, when she rendered "The Last Rose of Summer" in delicate, sweet strains, which thrilled the cn. tire audience.
 It is needless tosay that everybody was delighted last night, and should Mime. Urso and her company again visit this city. crowded house is assured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-26
Dallas County News.
tFrom inc Fordyoe ChronicIe.)


 Mir. W. E. Adams has traded his interest in the stave factory at this place to his brother, Mr. T. H. Adams, for fine farm in Tennessee, and will move there in a short time. While we dislike to see Mir. Adams and his interesting family leave For dyce, we extend hearty welcome to the other Mir. Adams and his better half, especially, as Mir. T. II. Adams is q K. of P.
 Mr. G. Fowler tells us that the Bell Telephone Company of Pine Bluff is preparing to extend it's line to Mem phis and Camden. This will put For dyce on speaking terms with Boston and other great cities of the east. Lewis Amis declares it will almost De as marvellous as talking to folks in heaven.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-26

Sunday morning Although Dr. Pinson has met with great success all over the South in conducting re vivals, he can not have much sue coss here unless all the Christians Of the city cooperate with him, and not only give him their presence, but also their personal work. Then, this meeting will be . grand success. Our people should remember that, although these meetings are to be held in the Presbyterian Church, all the denominations in the city are earnestly and cordially invited to take part, to the end that all Chris tians may be renewed in their faith and strength for better Christian service, and that sinners may be converted, and all the different churches built up, and that God may be glorifed. pr. Pinson will preach both day and night.