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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

sionS of the congress- which will last
three days, excursions will I've takon
to the wheat fields of Minnesota and
north Dakota.
The congress was called to order al
the capitol by President b. +. Clay
ton of lndiaola, Ia, yesterday morn
ing. The first session was devoted
largely to the matter of IL formal wei
come and following an Invocation by
Archbishop Ireland, the congress was
greeted on behalf of the city of st.
Paul by Mayor Doran; on behalf of
the State Agricultural society by Pres
ident Weaver of that organization. on
behalf of the state by Gov CIough
and to these addresses responses on
behalf of the congress were made by
John M. Stahl of Illinois, secretary Of
the congress and b. +, Clayton of
Iowa, president The morning session
closed with the presidents annual ad-
dress.
In the afternoon there was an adj
dress by b. +. Candlge of liassachus-
etts on The Value Of River and lIar-
DO Improvements and Shipping to Ag-
lr'Culture. AT the evening session the
address which had been assigned tc
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson re-
garding the Relation of the National
Government to Agricultural Interests
in his absence was delivered by 4. Y.
Stout of ParkeTsburp, la.
Fort Worth. Tex, was selected as the
lace Of meeting in 1898, Omaha AMI
Council Bluffs being the only Other
competitors.
Addresses are to be made by Or. 4
NJ. Sotcldo o. Venezuela on Advantag-
es of Closer Relations between the
United States and Other American Re
rublics: O, G. Gregg. superintendent
OF Minnesota farmers institutes, on
Agricultural Education Carried to the
Farm; Judge William Lawrence.
president Of the National Wool Grow
ers' association, on The Necessity of y
Department Tor instruction in Textile
Industries in Agricultural CoIieges;
T. r.. Orr. president of the Agriculture
Gifts of the Agricultural Press to the
Farmer; How Can They BE Increased ?
J. G. Denham of ST. Louis on The Re
gia Tobacco Contracts; S. M Emery,
dean of the state school of agriculture
at Bozeman, Mont, on Agricultural
Problems Confronting the Farmer in
the Semi-Arid Belt; N. G. Spalding
of New York, on Taxation, National
and State; G. b. Horton, representing
the National Grange on Farmers Or
CARNATIONS, and by others.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

Washington, Sept l,- The Post has
n lengthy and important interview
With Governor O'Ferrall OF Virginia,
who last fan declined To support the
nominees and platform Of the Chicago
convention and who Ia recognized at
the head OF the gold democrats in NT.
ginia. Governor O'forrall talks with
great plainncss Ms to his present po-
a'tion and his future action, He an
ntunces his determination not to sup.
Iou under present conditions the
democratic state ticket recently nom
II atcd ut the Roanoke convention and
gives reasons for reaching this deCt.
sion. He critcises In emphatic Ian.
Eunue the conduct Of the leaders OF
that convention for endorsing the
Chicago platform and also pays his re-
fpCCts to the free silver democrats who
made him target for abuse, claiming
tina, they had taken advantage Of hi
position. knowing that he could not
answer, and charging them with at.
tempting to seek notorlety through
hurting eplthets al him. lie relteratee
| his charge that Bryan had made every
arrangement to enter the state In 1893
and make speeches IN behalf OF tn
| ropulist who was running for gov
ernor against him, and gives addition
al evidence to substantiate his asser
ton. He speaks of Senator Daniel as
having presented In the senate res.
Olution endorsing Clepeland's action
regarding the Chicago strike and yet
with having voted with the committee
on resolutions in the Chicago convcn-
ton denouncing Cleveland for tho
very act which the senator had pre-
yi0usly commended. The governor
also defends his course In ordering out
the military 10 prevent lynchings and
calls attention to the fact that al.
though there were lynchlngs In the
state from 1854 to 1894, there have
only been two dun inR his administra.
ton. He says that he has no apollo.
GIGS or regrets for bis course In poll
tics and intimates that If Bryan Is re-
nominated IN another Chicago plat.
fern Virginia may &C republican In
1900
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
A PIONEER SHOEMAKER,
WORKING At HIS TRADE ALTHOUGH EGA1YFlvE YEARS OLD.
Mr. James McMen Of Champaign Has Followed the Shoemakes
Trade All His Life Every Day at His Bench Working with appaT
emily the Same Vgo as Young Mana Sketch Of HisLie
h,om the t,dsette cAamN,icn, M,

At the advanced age Of cighty.hyc years
James McMillcn, Of III West Washington
street is ruc Of the most active men IN Cham.
paigu, Illinois, Mr., MeMillcn is a pioneer
citiEeu OF the city, and his form is rs familiar
on the streets rs that Vt any citizen OF tho
town, An his life Mr. McM,llcn has fol.
lowed the trade Of shoemaker, and every day
finds HIM AT his bench, bending over his work
with apparently the same vigor he COM
manded when he was young man,
lie has little shop On North Wright street,
in the vicinity Of the University of lninois,
and he is the official Shoemaker, as il were,
for the students oi that institution,
About year ago Mr., McMllcn was absent
from his bench for several weeks, and his
familiar form WAS missed along the streets
The local newspapers announced that he
WAS dangerously ILL., For months he was u
su trrcr, hut finally he appeared again at
his shop, and has lost hut very few days
since then and none, perhaps On account ot
him out again, and they were more surprised
There was no Small amount Of local inter.
est in his case, and n reporter visited him,
to have him relate tho story,
~ feel" said tho spry old gentleman
that | owe my lifr to pr Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. Something like n
year ago Il appeared to me that was almost
u physical wreck. ! was suffering from u
disease OF the Kidneys A thick scurf had
formed on the bottoms Of my feet and my
ankles were terribly swollen and inilamCd
In fhct, they reached such condition that |
could not walk and II looked MS though my
days were numbered,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
\ MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE.
beautiful Young Woman Deliberately
Takes Her Own Life,

Chicago, Sept, IA handsome
young woman whose name is unknown
killed herself yesterday in the Veto
ria hotel where she was guest. The
suicide was evidently carried out with
the utmost elaboration, as the young
woman had evidently slept in bed dur
ing the night, taken u bath in the
morning, made up the bed, and then
swallowing morphine lay down to die.
She entered the hotel Monday after
noon and informed the clerk that she
was on long journey and wished to
remain III Chicago for u day for the
purpose of resting She paid for the
room in advance, and registered as
Miss Blanche Wilson. New York City.
She requested that If she failed to
rise early in the morning that she be
allowed To sleep, as she was very
tired She was shown to room
and that was the last seen
Of her alive, After repeated knocks
failed 10 arouse her, the door 10 her
room was forced ana she was found
Geau ca the bed She was clad only IN
a u3aRt robe, The vial which had
contained morphine WAS ON the bed,
Hor dress and linen were OF expensive
materials. She lett small note with
out a signature. She wore Il gold
band ring with "A, NJ. h, engraved
on the inside Her collars were
mdln"d IL. Il. g.. "A. u, A." and
u. NJ, She has been partially idcn-
tined rs Martha Forsythe, although it
is not known whether she is resi-
dent of this city or came from another
point She was about % years of age
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN.
National Gathering OF Social Religious
Societies ut Boston.

Boston, Sept. 1.-The Catholic
Young Mems National union Of the
United States is in annual convention
here. Some of the most prominent
Catholics of Boston and Rev. William
Y, Mcclure Of Brooklyn, the president
OF the National union. There was a
great parade to the Church Of the I'M
maculate Conception OF all the visit
ing delegates, Through the Kindness
of the Jesuit fathers connected with
Boston college the convention liz hold
ing its meetings in the hall of the
Young Mems Catholic association, and
the entire building is ut the disposal
Of the delegates during their stay In
the city. The convention win be in
session two days, and President ].
Mitchell Calvin of the Boston college
association says that the attendance
and interest will exceed al past rec
ords in the history OF the union,
The Catholic Young Mems union
aims AT Catholic unity and the social
and intellectual Improvement of Cath
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

Thurston announced that the repre-
sentativeS of the league in Nebraska
would have everything III order for
the next convention at Omaha in
June. At that time the tyunsMiS-
sissippi exposition will be open in
Omaha and President Mckinley will
be there to set the machinery in mo-
ton. The exact date of the couven-
ton was left to Chairman l.. J. Craw-
ford to decide. He was instructed to
make the date that on which Presi-
dent Mckinley will visit the exposi-
ton so that he may attend the gath
erlng of young republicans. The
chief subject OF discussion was that
of finances in order to assist in the
campaigns in Iowa and Ohio and the
methods of raising funds occupied
most of the time of the session until
adjournment Reports from various
safe leagues were received showing
prosperous condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

III read IN the newspaper testimonials from
people who claimed TO have been cured 81
kidney trouble by the use of DIR, Williams'
Pink Pills for Pale People, and thought that
II Wonld 10 me no harm to give them n trial
| bought box ot them 1T the drug store and
began taking them according TO directions
II may seem strange, but Il Is n fact that |
felt the benefit of them almost rs soon a. I
began 10 take them, Afer | had taken Z
few pills my urlnal discharges became almost
as black ~ tar and noticed at the same
time that the pain and soreness were leav
ing my kidneys,
"a few days later the swelling began 10 20
out Of my ankles, ami At the end Of Ave
weeks II had entirely disappeared, taking
with Il that terrible Scurf which had formed
ON the bottoms Of my feet and caused me 10
much trouble, continued to gather my
lost strength and AZ the emf Of six weeks
felt entirely recovered and resumed my work
NJ the shop, think | took from tour TO five
boxes ot the pills and have taken none SINCE
Mr., McMillen's residence on West Wash
iugton street is more than mile distant
from his shop, but nearly every day he walks
the entire distance, morning and evening,
and he could not do this Il that swelling
still existed,
Mr. McMillcu has no hackwar,ineSs In talh
ing of the merits Of pr, Williams Pink Pills
nr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain in condensed fNrm, all the clcmcnts
necessary TO give new life aud richness TO the
blood and restore shattered nerves. Pink
Pills are sold hy all dealers, or will be sent
post paid on receipt Of price 5Ncents n box, or
stN hoNrS for $3.50 they are never sold In bulk
or by the lnOl, by addressing nr. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N, y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
TAKES AWAY ROMANCE.
Consul General Lee investigating
Cisnernos Case.

Washington, Sept. Consul Gen
eral Lees investigation into the cir.
cumstances attending the arrest of
the young Cuban girl, Evangelina
Ccssio Cisnernos, resulted IN sweep
ing away great deal OF the romance
that is attached to her case, He cabled
TO the state department yesterday from
Havana that the girl Is not niece Of
Marquese Santa Lucia as has been pub
licly proclaimed but Is daughter Of
poor and respectable Cuban named
Augustine Cisneros. Consul General
Lee reports that this girl Is not an only
daughter, nor has she been raised In
wealth and luxury, but Is one Of five
or sig children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
A SLIGHT ADVANCE,
Wheat Opens NJ Ia Cents Increase,
but Drops Back

Chicago, Sept, IA iirmer feeling
vas apparent AZ the opening In wheat
yesterday due To the strength at liv-
uvpool and light local receipts, The
strength OF the corn market was also
n helping factor Now York, how.
ever, acted az II drag and reported
Foreigners sellers OF December wheat
NJ the seaboa,d, Later Liverpool en-
HES camc lower. The sentiment was
about equally divided, but no great
amount OF trading was done during
the morning December opened 7sdp
lc higher, at a0Ld9Oasc. sold down
with several slight reactions To soy.
but later recovered to 90,smD0Ac,
September was also strong at the start,
opening at lac higher nj 9oAc, but
cnsinE off 10 S9Mc. A subsequent re-
action carried the price back 10 SoAc.
The spring wheat condition was put
~ rs 3 against SO @ Aug. / Trade In
corn wax not no large AZ yesterday and
commission men had more selling or
dCrs. Oats were quiet and barely
steady Provisions were fairly active.
September wheat closed Mt Sgl9 cents,
The following table shows the open
Ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
OF produce ut Chicago:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
. Nominal.
SENSATIONAL SPEECHES.
Labor Leaders In ST. Louis Take No
Decisive Action.

ST. Louis, Sept. 1.-The conference
OF labor leaders OF the country finished
its work last evening. The meeting
VAS productive Of several sensational
speeches and many resolutions, yet no
decisive action was taken In the prin-
cipal matter for which the gathering
was summoned adjustment of
government by injunction. The con-
vention merely postponed action on
the matters before II for three weeks
as call for a similar conference to
be held In Chicago Monday. Septem-
Der n, was issued
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
TRlBESNlEN THREATEN TROl BILE
Dlsquieting News From a Post in
BeluChiStan

Bombay, Sept. Disquietins news
las been received from Quetla, q
British military post III BeIucnstan
Tribesmen were assembled on the hills
about the Mach Muskaf- BoIan railroad
in such numbers that the authorities
have telegraphed the governor general.
ihe earl of Elgn is asking for rein
torcements of artillery and heavy
force of infantry. Other signs OF com.
ing trouble in this region are found IN
the flight into the territory OF the
Ameer Of Afghanista2 ot two import
ant chiefs. The heads OF the Bunga-
lasi and Speri tribes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

st, Paul. Mimi. Sept, l.. Farmers
from all over the union are tmcusing
the hotels here is the great farmers
national congress has begun its SEES
sions which VIII last through the week.
! he governors OF the various states
have apl oiuted ~ To 250 delegates
each. and the attendance of delegates
alone will probably be not less than
| 500 to 9,000 After the formal SEES
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
BASEBALL SCORES.

Dubuque ], st. Joseph Z.
Washington s, Flttsburg 4.
Philadelphia 5, Louisville A.
Baltimore II, st. Louis D
Brooklyn 8, Cleveland A
Columbus 10, Kansas City 4; sec
ond game, Columbus 8, Kansas City ..
Detroit 2, St. Paul 10; second game,
Detroit 4, st. Paul 4 Called at 9Th
inning. on account of darkness.
New York Z, Cincinnati 6; seconc
game, New York 8, Cincinnati /
Peoria II, Burlington 0.
indianapolis 8, Milwaukee 8. Called
in the ninth inning on account of
darkness.)
Grand Rapids 4, Minneapolis 5; sec
ond game, Grand Rapids 3, Minneap-
oils o.
Boston s, Chicago 8. eleven in
nings, called on account OF darkness.)
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
OLD CATHOLIC CONVENT.
Archbishop Vilattes Proposed Estab-
lishment in Price County.

Milwaukee, Sept. / Archbishop vi.
latte Of the Old Catholic church and
the Rev, c. Reader of Green Bay
Iassed through the city yesterday on
their way 10 Phillips. The archbishop
has purchased a tract of land in Price
county, Oh which it is proposed To es-
establish al agricultural monastery
and orphan asylum. II IL in the town
Of Emery, six miles from Worcester.
on the Wisconsin, Central road. The
archbishop said that work would be
begun on the buildings within a
month. lie IS accompanied by two
members OF the gisterhood OF the
church, who will have charge of the
orphan asylum, TO which will be az
mitted children OF all denominations
There VIII also be a theological school
IL connection with the monastery. A
colony OF those protesting the faith
Of the Old Catholic church will prob
ably settle In the immediate vicinity,
aid some fifty families have already
indicated their intention or removing
there within the next year The tract
purchased Is fine farming land COW
cred with hard wood forest.
This is the enterprise for which two
sisters and a priest of the Old Catho.
lie church at Green Bay were solicit
ing funds in the city last week. The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
LEAGUE IN GOOD CONDITION.
National Republican Committee Meets
in Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-The western and
middle states were well represented
at a meeting of the national republican
committee Of the league OF the repub-
iican clubs yesterday at the Audito-
rum. The following members were
present: G. ". Wilcox, Minnesota;
L. w. Billingsley, Nebraska, Senator
J. NJ. Thurston, Nebraska; F. L. Edin-
borough, Michigan; D. H. Slime, Ken
lucky; F. R. Conway, Iowa; George A.
kurtz. Indiana; Melville, Hayes Ohio:
J. G. Napier, Tennessee; A. N. Milan.
Indian Territory; and President ]. L.
Crawford. Kentucky. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that the elections are still
some distance in the future a plan of
action was drawn up and agreed to
relative TO state elections in Mary
land, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa
and Massachusetts, this fall Senator
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

the membership, We now have in
this state cIghty-tiNo courts, with n
membership of $500 We have In
the order ut the time OF writing this
report ~ courts. with membership
ot 81 500. u gain OF elghty-nine courts
courts and 1000 members since Jan, |,
1897. Taking into consideration the
hnanrial condition of our country and
the pressing hard times among our
people, the growth of our order Is Ger
tainly remarkable,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
WILL NAME SETH LOW.
Formal Action Taken by Executive
Committee of Citizens Union.

New York, Sept 1.-The executive
committee of the citizens union yes
terday decided to nominate in the
name of the organization, Seth Lowe,
president of Columbia college, as its
candidate for the first mayor of
Greater New York. The announce
ment will not be made until after the
conference committee which thus far
the representatives of the citizens
union have refused to attend, although
they have friends among the regular
republicans
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
LuETGERT's TRIALS EXCITING.

Chicago Sept 1.-The proceedings
in the trial Of Luetgert charged with
n ordering his wife were exciting yes
terday. The prosecutions most i'm
portant witness was Waterman Bialk
who was at the sausage factory the
night It is alleged Luetgert killed his
wife. Bialk's testimony was unfin-
ished when the court adjourned for
tbs night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

to raise 100000 to endow the union.
and this project will be enthusiastic
ally pushed The delegates, who come
from every state in the union, Will
represent young mems societies Of a
character connected
with the Catholic churches
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
WISCONSIN PENSIONERS.

Washington, Sept Pensions have
heen granted to residents OF Wiscon-
sin as follows: Original Joseph
Heinrichs. National home Frederick
Everett. Hartford Albert N. Pare.
u,enter. Commonwealth William
Eackmaster. Soldiers Grove Addi-
Siege. Warsaw Increase
w Mason Amherst; Louis la
Mothe. Chippewa Falls: Louis r viii
liams, Bslmoral Conrad Bates Clyde
Reissue and increase bran Evans
Brodhead
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

priest was called up before the chief
OF police and Questioned as to his au-
thorlty &nd warned 10 desist from
iNltAer tnotS IN that direction,
ArehelShop Nlatte says the priest
was regularly orda,ns0 hv him us head
OF the church in America, and the
sisters were members OF the regular
SiStl. hood Of the church and We're duly
authorized by him 10 make the collec.
tiNr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

The proposition To erect monument
In Syracuse to Joshua Forman. the
founder OF Syracuse. is a reminder
says the Syracuse Standard. Of the fact
that the year 1900 will mark the sew
enty-ffth anniversary OF the opening
Of the Erie Canal. public enterprise
with which the name Of Joshua For
man 10 connected as closely as that Of
De Witt Clinton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
TELLSWHERE HE'S AT
AN IMPORTANT INTERVIEW WITT
GOV. O'FERRAlI or VIRGINIA,
FlERCELY ASSAILS BRYAN

Nc Dominion Executive Comes On;
Strongly for Gold--lle Severely
Crltlctses the Leaders oi the chi
cago Convention and Their Plat.
form Virginia May Go Republican
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
AN ACTRESS DIES.

New York, Sept. Mrs. John Drew,
the actress, and wife OF the popular
comedian, died yesterday afternoon at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
HARRITY'S HIT HARD
HE'S OUSTED FROM NATIONAL
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
BUT HE'LL STILL FIGHT

Pennsylvania Democratic State Con-
vention by Vote of 290 to l30 De-
clares Harritys Seat Vacant and
Elects James Guffey in His Place
Two Candidates for State officers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02
THEY SWAP IDEAS
FARMERS IN SESSION
n ST. PAUL.
MEETING LASTS THREE DAYS

Sun Drowned Hos; Listens IL Many
Prominent TillerS vi the Soil Del
egates Number @,Go0 &rd Are From
Al Sections " the Country List
OF Some Subjects to lie Considered,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-01

Sol. Cutchins. king: J. w. Lockwood. Jr.'
scribe: James l.. Pnlppen. treasurer :
Robert Is. Snead. secretary, Janez HAN.
captain Of host. G. +. lludnah' piincipai
soiOurncr. II. l.. Nandovcntcr, royal afcn
captain: Newton Lockwood. master or
third vail: w. N. Bennett master OF Sec
ond vail William g. Stokes, master OF
first vail: W. W. Laudrum, james y.
Fair. Hartley Carmichael charlains;
william krouse. steward, ID. Il. Collins.
tier. Membership. 40.
Temple Royal Arch Chapter No. g.
Meets at Masonic Temple third MONDAY
IN each month.
Officers Simon s. Whitlock. hieh priest:
s. J. -Bloomhcrg. king; w. II. Curry.
scribe: T.. Bottghc.mcr, treasurer. w..
Han GROVE. secretary. Richard W. car
ter captain OF host. S. i. Roscnbaum.
principal sojourncr. \. ID. Whitcck.
royal arch captain. VI. +. Marcusc, maste r
third vail. j. G. Levitt. master second
vail. y Thomas MOshy. master first walls
j.. H. Collins. tier. sam Jacobs. Good
man Davis. }. ". Craig, stewards. NJ M
bcrship 1.
Lafayette ROYAL Arch Chapter. 80. g.
Meets al Masonic Temple third Thurs
day in each month.
OGicors-John W. Anderson high priest.
Alfred r. Courtney. King, james W. An
dcrson. scribe. Robert T. Macomhcr.
treasurer. l.. i. Mason. secretary. VIII
liam krauec. steward. The other officers
are at This time vacant. They VIII De
nucd by appointment in the early FL
fuFU