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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01

my stars, Wnat a panic, exclaimed
Col. Norton 81 wish we had not done
It,"
Well he might. The teams went
here and there, out of the control Of the
drivers. Then one was seen running
down the street-it was the one with
the Goddess of Liberty Behind 1t
went two riders-Harry and Led 1t
was race for life. The two young
men were we'll mounted, but they had
swift horses to catch. At the end OF
the road was a hin and down at the
bottom a bridge. Their time was short
On one side rode one and on the other
his rival. Now both realized that they
were to test the love of the woman they
both admired.
Dorine chung to the wagon, which
pitched and wavered, alone on the We
hicle.
Here" shouted Harry, Jump to me
and will hold you'll"
Here" put in Led, in that strong
tone of his, "let me catch you! I'll come
alongside"
She looked from one to the o,ner.
Even in the terror Of the position she
saw something of the situation and
wished for an instant that she could
escape making choice before the
crowd But look ahead told her that
that was impossible-now was her time.
The hill was nearer and nearer. The
people were wondering why she did not
leap for they saw it was impossible for
the riders to stop the team. Suddenly
she satisfied them. With an abandon
that showed how strong was her faith,
81, ha
toward Led Norton.
The young cattleman was ready for
the duty OF the minute He reached out
his strong right arm and as she came to
him threw it around her waist. With a
quick motion he brought her to the
saddle ana then turned his horse back
toward the cen,er of the crowd.
She jumped into the arms of north
ender!" exclaimed dozen of her
friends, "for shame!' But Dorine
seemed not to care. She smiled at them
when she rode back with Leds arm
around her, and Harry was glad that
he went on to catch the team and was
not there to see.
THAT was a smart trick of yours"
said Mr.. 4Sorton to his son, day or
two after.
mot so smart as that of yours and
the rest in trying to brighten and break
up the south enders' parade" was the
reply. ut did good in two ways: 1t
won me wife and put the two towns
on a friendly basis"
What 90 you mean, sir? A wife
and friends!"
Miss vandele promised me to marry
me as we rode back from the runaway
and the people were so thoroughly
mixed by the fright that they will quar-
rel no more. A marriage between the
two leading families will help
straighten things, too, don't you
think?"
Mr.. Norton did not say what he
thought perhaps he did not think any
thing fit for expression. AS for his son
he was more than satisfied. He had
won a goddess, as he put 1t, and had
healed neighborhood quarrel, and
that was glory enough for one Fourth
of July.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01
LET THE BOY HAVE HIS FLING

Let the small boy alone. lie Is do
Ing what nature meant him to do-to
make noise and be glad. Nobody can
keep him down. lie ought to have his
fling, and he ought to shout for his
country AS much as he likes. lie will
soon enough reach the age when few
things In life can make his heart beat
faster or the color deepen In his faded
cheek, whom he will echo the universal
sigh for youth departed:
Backward, turn backward q time In
thy flight.
Make me n child again Just for tonight!
boston Globe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01
ThE EXPLOSIVE FOURTH.

Time was when the fourth Of July,
says Chicago paper was only twenty
four hours long. In these days Of cheap
fireworks and lax police regulations it
Is anywhere from seventy-two to nine
ty-six hours long, during all cf which
time the nerves of 700O000 persons In
the United States Of America are more
or less strained, Each year firecrackers
are made larger anu more destructive;
rockets fly higher and burn longer:
torpedoes are more noisy and practical
Jokers become more numerous. Time
was when the great American public
recognized that to be able to light a
firecraeker, toss It into quiet roadway
and walt for II to explode was sutii-
cient privilege; nowadays explosives
must be thrown into open windows.
into crowded street cars and under the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01
nystery of a Barmaid.

A young woman who said would
YOU rarely ?"-meaning really" who
spoke in an affectedly natural draWl
Indicative Of Unreasonable hauteur,
end who, as though to shut out as far
as possible the sights of this too-vulgar
world, looked about her with eyelids
ezily yelling one-half of her dark-blue
eyes. This is what she was. Add
this that she had as varied a fund Of
small talk and SAVIOR faire as perfect a
that OF any half dozen drawing-room
dowagers put together, and you will
understand what a very superior bar,
maid Maggie Beaumont was.
Arthur Walton, in that dark tongue
affected by smart young men "on
change" pronounced her "a nice littl
bit," meaning exactly the same as Sid
ney Rock, who called her "a very
pleasant little girl" while George
Lester declared that life in the city,
but for the presence of little Maggie
Beaumont, would be-well, unmention-
able.
Only Mn Alden was silent as to the
merits of this much appreciated young
personals the sisters of these gentle
men would have styled her; but then,
"Old Max only looks after the shekels,'
said Arthur Walton in explanation,
Old Max did certainly look after the
shekels, and, If rumor spoke truly,
very good purpose; that little affair of
the Booroo gold niue meant "a cool
thou said his friends and admirers.
And then there was the Electric Fly
Killer Company Limited-he certainly
had not withdrawn his astute finger
from that pie without a very substantial
plum Still, old Max was only 81 after
all and silence on the subject Of a
ady's charms is not always a sign of
indifference.
Como in and see the little GIRL"
said Arthur Walton one day to Max
Alden. Z" Pom my word believe the
fellows shy"
He turned to Sidney Rooli; they eX-
changed a glance, and, each taking the
reluctant Max by the arm, dragged him
,".' the cozy private bar of the George
and Bull.
Be kind to him, Maggie said Wal
ton, introducing his friend; HE is so
shy"
Miss Beaumont shook hands with the
new-comer-this is etiquette with a
superior barmaid and, to let him
down easily, opened conversation with
remark on the weather.
1T is beautiful" he agreed. And
then, waxing loQuacious, "no YOU know
BOX Hill" That's where | live. Well
went up the hill at O'Clock this
morning and 1t was really delightful. !"
"lndeed@" said Maggie 81 can i'm
agine 1t was.
Come and see It one day with
This was taking things a little too
rapidly and Arthur Walton interrupted
his friend.
You must wait your turn. old man"
be said gravely, Miss Walton has
promised me her first vacant Sunday
tor | don't know how long"
And me, too" said Rock 81 can't
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01
SEPARATION.
He went upon n Journey

He went upon n Journey
And she was left at home;
Ard yet twas he who staid behind.
And she that far did roam.
For though he went by mountain,
And wood and stream and sea.
little cot enwrapt in green
He saw perpetually,
And she. within the green leaves.
Unknowing that he stood
Forever by her dreamed her way
With him by mount and wood,
Now heaven help these lovers.
And bring her safely home,
Or drive him back along the track
Where she cen now doth roam.
-Ethelwyu Wetherald
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01
PATRIOTISM Long AGO.

II became an early custom in the
army to notice the passage of the day
OF independence by some appropriate
military ceremony. And In those days
the words independence day" were
more frequently used than they are
now.
Squeak the and beat the drum
Independence day has come.
This Is the beginning Of Royal Ty-
ler's little poem called "a Country
Ode for the Fomul OF July "--Ex-
change.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01

A tropical leather back turtle weigh
ing 6s5 pounds got astray into Chesa-
peake bay few days ago and was
captured by some stout fishermen.
1t is six feet five inches long and three
feet eight inches broad. The shell is
black and rather soft, like leather,
and seven longitudinal ridges run
down the back from head to tail The
captors are keeping 1t for some
museum or aquarium.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01
THE BLESSED FOURTH.

Music: A Polish dance, Scharwenka.)
Punt Pun!
Pu In. Pun! -!
See the rockets,
Hear the shock. It's
Slam bang!
Slam bang, -.
Guns are firing!
Boys admiring
PUN. Pun.
Pun Pun, -
Giant crackers
on the track! There's
Silence one second,
And then
Slam bang, .a..
Fizz --ziz. -,
Whiz-ziz! ~,
Snaky creepers
Crawl and leap. There's
Pop! Pop! =.
Stop! Pop! =!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-01
Cbe Day We
Celebrate.
THAT'S IT.


whistles blowing,
Fire glowing,
Bunting streaming, =.
Torches cleaning;
Thousands tramping,
Horses stamping,
Children scurrying,
Women hurrying;
All a hustle.
Aud IA hustle;
Babies crying,
Flags dying;
Fireworks shooting,
Gamlns scooting;
Bands a playing,
Loud nurrabing;
All things glorious,
All upronrlous:
Newark Duly Advertiser.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-12-16
An Albums the Thing!

ihat's what good many people will exclaim when
looking through our Stock for christmas presents
They will also say, "Who would ever have Thought
you could buy so nice a one for 40 small a price.'
We sell them right, and you buy them right if you
come here. Don't forget to look oyer our stock in
'"'s ''ne when you come to Store. You will
SURELY nnd one to suit your purse. What better
investment can you make for a Christmas purchase
thah an album, either for yourself or for friend?
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1897-12-16
Everybody Writes Letters

Therefore YOU can't make mistake
in giving anyone a box of fine sta
tlonery for a present. Especially
don't forget to buy a box. YOU that
have your sweetheart somewhere else
than in Warren. Send her a box OF
nice stationery and she will take IL
pleasure in making you an early re-.
ply. Our Holiday line of stationery
has a range from neat papeteries at
10 cents, up as high as any Young
man wishes to go in buying for his
sweetheart, but the prices are low
no matter how high, paradoxicai as
this may sound. ..1. -=s<s.y ~ :.~.3. Z ...=
Evening journal., 1897-04-27
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
BY TROLLEY TO WILMINGTON.

BY IROLLEH TO WILMINGTON.
There seems to be some signs of ac-
tivity among the projectors OF the
Chester and Wilmington electric rail-
way, and a bill has been intro
duced in the Delaware Legislature pro-
viding for the granting of a charter for
this enterprise. The plan was first
talked of several years ago, about the
time when the various trolley exten-
sions we're being made in this city and
a regular trolley fever had taken hold
OF the people II is almost a wonder
that some of the capitalists of this
county and New Castle county, Del,
have not already completed this plan,
but the stringency of the money mar
ket, and the failure of many similar en-
terprises has probably had a deterrent
effect. There are but few towns in the
country as large and important as Will
mington and Chester, and so closely
situated that are not connected by cleo
trio railway, and while the people Of
these two cities have little reason to
complain of their facilities for travel,
we presume that the construction of an
inter-urban electric line would be a
deep step in the line Of progress. But
with two lines of railway and the
steamboats, on the river a trolley line
between this city and the metropolis OF
Delaware would not have things all its
own way, and the problem of crossing
the tracks OF the Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore railroad at
Claymont, would also be likely to be
bothersome to the builders. One thing
is certain, and that Is that the people
will not look with favor upon any more
trolley and railroad grade crossings.
Especially at Claymont, where the
trains of the Pennsylvania system are
at full speed, and curves hide their APP
proach, it would be extremely danger
GUS to attempt to make a grade cross
ing. The policy Of the Pennsylvania
railroad is to avoid all such crossings
and its course must be commended by
thinking people.
But if we are to have an electric rail
way to Wilmington, let it come along
The popularity of the trolley for shOrI
distance excursions is growing, and
while the surface railways, which Sc
cure their rights of way at little cost
seem to work hardships upon the own
ers of steam lines, which are obliged tC
pay heavily for their rights of way
and to keep their road-beds and equip
ment in superlative order, they are sale
also to encourage travel by bringing
people to the railroads and enabling
them to get to the trains. Trolley roads
well managed, and confined to tn,
handling of passengers, are gooC
/ things, but a question which has mo-
yet been satisfactorily solved is theil
right to occupy public roads without
bearing expense of maintaining them
The Wilmington road will go through
beautiful country. and will undoubtedly
be a popular line, and the people o.
/ Chester, although they realize all th'
disadvantages of the trolley appreciate
its good points, and will welcome tn,
new venture.-Chester Times.
Evening journal., 1897-04-27
CONCERT AND BALL.

One of the most pleasing German
concerts of the season was that of the
singing section of the Wilmington
Turngemeinde last night in Turn Hail.
It was under the direction of Professor
Emil Engel, and the large audience en-
jOyed and applauded the efforts of the
participants. The musical numbers
were classical and the chorus, Die
Drei zigeuner," C"The Three Gypsies, - }
deserves special mention. The gem of
the evening was the solo, Marie I'm
TyrOl," with orchestration, by Profess
sor Emil Engel, and sung by Emil Wag-
ner The Philadelphia Ideal Mandolin
and Guitar Club and the Orpheus Quar-
tet, of Philadelphia, also took part.
After the concert dancing followed
These were present: Mr. and Mrs John
A. Lengel, Professor and Mrs. Emil
Engel, Henry Kleinstuber, John Pal
fry, Harry Neher, Harry Schnepf, ia
cob Siemen, William Bauer, Miss Flora
Miller, Miss Katie Hambrecht, Miss
Lena May, Miss Ida Zeyer, Miss Mary
Brown, Mrs. Henry Blouth Victor
Uhlman, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Soladay,
Paul Koehler, August Goenner, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bacon, John Kleinstuber,
Robert Falk, Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo
Uhse, Mr. and Mrs. Melchior Schlittler,
Frank Sewer and others.
Evening journal., 1897-04-27
CLEVELAND MAY Be COUNSEL.

THE EX-PRESIDENT WILL PROB
ABLY FIGURE IN THE BAY
STATE GAS SUIT.
The hearing Of the affidavits to show
cause why the case of Buchanan ct al
and the Bay State Gas Company, should
be reviewed, did not take place this
morning, as was expected. This was
the day set by Judge Dallas, district
judge of Philadelphia, to hear the case,
but Senator Gray, senior counsel for
the Bay State Gas Company, appeared
before Judge Dallas and asked for a
continuance and gave as his reason
that the defence was not ready to file
the answers to the affidavits of those
already filed against the opening of
the case. Judge Dallas, therefore, set
May IL for the hearing. The defence
was given that time to file it's answers.
Among the legal lights engaged on
the case are: e. w. Johnson, e. w.
Bartlett, B. L. NJ Tower, all of Bos-
ton, counsel for different stockholders;
Samuel Dixon and James H. Hoffecker.
For the defence: Colonel ]. H. Benton,
of Boston, Senator Gray and H. H.
Ward
w. F. Goldbeck, of New York, has
been engaged as special counsel for
Buchanan.
1t was rumored this morning that ].
Edward Addicks had engaged ex-Presl-
dent Cleveland in the case.
Evening journal., 1897-04-27
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

One report from Athens declares
there is "compromiss" in the air. That
is probably so. and the honor of Europe
is being compromised" ."-Chicago Tri-
bune.
The House of Representatives has
nothing to do, and it is discharging the
obligation with all the earnestness
and energy of which it is capable. -
Chicago Record.
Japan can surely appreciate the un-
dcsirability of having the hostility OF
China on one side of the Pacific ocean
and that of the United States on the
Washington Star.
If the country were assured that
Senator Morgan would net begin an
other Cuban speech il would be pleased
to learn that he had brought the last
serial to a conclusion.-Indianapolis
Journal.
Rapid transit, as applied to railway
problems, is excellent. but rapid tran
sit in legislation, as exemplified by the
Republican managers at Albany, is no
altogether desirable.-Providence Jour
nal
II impossible to give President Angel
the protection OF a man-of-war at th'
Turkish mission, he should at least b'
allowed 10 take along the Michigan
Evening journal., 1897-04-27
SPORTING NEWS NOTES.

The police have begun to enforce the
law requiring vehicles and wheelmen
to keep to the right.
The High School baseball team will
play a game with the Goldey Com
mercial College nine on Thursday af-
ternOon.
Manager "Billie" Barnie, of Brook
lyn, yesterday signed Mcmahon, the
former crack Baltimore pitcher. Nc
Mahon is to report for play in Brook
lyn tomorrow.
Denny" Longs Reading team played
a tie game of ten innings with the
score 4 to 4, at Norfolk, yesterday.
Evening journal., 1897-04-27
TUESDAY. APRIL 27, 1897.
PLEASED WITH BRADFORD.

The nomination Of Edward G.. Brad
ford to be judge of the United States
Court for the District OF Delaware, a
life position of highest honor and hand
some salary, cannot but be recognized
by all as most satisfactory termina-
tion of memorable judicial contest.
Mr.. Bradford, who is a loyal Della
warean, is what might be called q
young, middle-aged man, in the full
vigor of life. and yet mature in study
and experience and with a ripe knowl-
edge Of all the intricate legal points so
necessary in the makeup of the judi
ciary.
His skill as an advocate, recognized
alike by lawyers and laymen, was
united to a broad, liberal and equitable
conception of his cases, winning for him
a distinguished position at the bar and
commanding the confidence Of the com
munity. To a wide and accurate knowl-
edge of legal principles and a convinc-
ing style Of legal argument he added
in marked degree the qualities of a
popular pleader before juries. Whether
before the court or the jury his cases
have been presented with distinguished
ability and consummate tact His man
ner cordial, his language choice, his
sincerity apparent, he convinced the
jurymen Of his ability and integrity OF
aim and purpose.
The bar has, with singular unanim-
ity, esteemed him as one of the best
equipped lawyers practicing before the
courts of Delaware, and his appoint
ment as judge is hailed as a fitting rec
ognition of his signal abilities. His ad-
vice and assistance as associate counsel
has been repeatedly sought by the other
members of the profession.
There is every reason to believe that
the Senate will not delay in confirming
the presidents choice, and that Mr.
Bradford will be sworn in as United
States district judge before the end oi
this week, and thereafter will be Judge
Bradford"
Evening journal., 1897-04-27
CONFERENCE ENDED.
SESSION OF U. A. M. E. MINISTER'S
CLOSED THIS MORNING.
THE APPOINTMENTS OF MINIS
TIERS FOR NEXT YEAR READ TO
CONFERENCE LAST NIGHT-THE
CLOSING EXERCISES.

CLOSlNG EAERClSES.
The Delaware u. A. NJ. e. Confer
ence adjourned to-day, after having
been in session for week at Union A.
NJ. E. Church. The session this morn
ing opened with devotional exercises
by Revs. w. T. Vincent and p A. Boul-
den, and after a brief discussion of fl
nance it closed with benediction by
Bishop Ruley.
At last nights session Rev. II. R.
Edmunds preached a sermon to the
Daughters of the Conference, and
Bishop Ruley announced the following
appointments:
Philadelphia district-Philadelp
S. p. Sheppard; West Chester, J. f..
Ramsay; Chester, William Billingsley;
Ccatesville, L. A. Purnell; West Grove
and Somerset, John w. Clemens; New
Garden. Nelson Virgins; Downing
town, Charles II. Lewis Media, George
w. Long; MiddletOwn. William j.
Ryder; Church Hill and Avondale,
Isaiah Watson; St. James and Mt Zion,
George w. Burrell; Mt. Sinai and York
county, William Forward; Paschal,
Levi L. Coombs; Columbia Circuit,
Lancaster, Alexander Williamson; Leb-
anon Mission, to be supplied; Penns-
boro and Marshalton, II. w. Henry;
Pottstown, Joseph Williams; Aberdeen
Charles II. Beechem.
Wilmington Wilmington w.
H. Guy; Summit Bridge, c. II. Mich
OILS; Newark, II. r. Edmunds; Iron
Hill, Charles II. Westley; New Castle
Samuel III. Smith; Christiana, Stephen
Frisby: Delaware City, Samuel Am
brose; Boulden's Mission, Charles IL
Boulden; Claymont. Isaac De Shields;
Millington, Sandy Gumby.
Baltimore district-Mt. Moriah, Easi
Baltimore. Jacob Brickhouse; Manue
Chapel and Mt. Mriah, West Baltimore
supply; Cove Point and White Hall
William II. Thompson; Washington, d
c., William r. Perry.
Philadelphia missions-St Luke S
Media, Samuel Wilmore; Mt. Nebo
Thomas Walker; st. Andrews, Bucks
county, ID. w. Smith; Chestnut Hill,
| Potts; Wagontown circuit, ID. M. Rob
erts.
The bishop then delivered his an
nual charge to the members of the con
ference.
At yesterdays afternoons session tn
| Mutual Aid Relief Association electe'
these officers: President, J. f. Ramsey
vice president, W. II. Bnlingsley; sec
\ retary, w. l.. Castell; assistant secre
; tary, NJ A. Derry; treasurer, G. johnson
banking committee, II. r. Edmunds, G
w. Long, c. II. Doulden. The amour
in the treasury was reported as $3.50
amount in bank, $50.
The next session of conference vii
be held in Philadelphia. and the mex
meeting Of the Mite Missionary Societ
will be held in Coatesville. Friday, July
The latter society yesterday presente
S77 to the conference.
Evening journal., 1897-04-27

vanced In Congress by force OF a major
ity Of administration supporters. It
also means that Mckinley will not be
able to avoid the fate which goes with
the name Napoleon" that, like It's
most famous bearer he will meet his
Waterloo in 1900 and drag his party
with him. Commenting on the situa-
tion brought about by the Ohio and
Illinois reverses, the New York World
asks some very unnecessary questions,
in our opinion. Here they are:
What does it show? Is it a mere cap
rice Of the masses-an evidence OF the
uncertainty OF politics? Or is it the
prompt uprising Of an intelligent peo-
pie against the immediate and fragrant
misuse Of a victory, won not by a po-
litical party, but by the honest Ameri-
can people in their indignant opposi-
ton to population and demagogism A?
Is 1t a rebuke to high tariffs, oppressive
taxation and offensive partisanship in
dulged in by the beneficiaries Of the
November victory before the shouts OF
the real victOrs had died away?"
AS for the first question we have al.
ready answered it pointedly in the
above The second is positively alb.
surd. There could be no hope for the
designed fruits of the voters privilege
If it were possible for the masses tC
daily with caprice at the polls A sim.
pie "yes," will answer the third ques.
tion, as well as the fourth and last. Il
McKinleyism proceeds, as it has begun
there will be a revolution in nationa
politics in 1900.
Evening journal., 1897-04-27
Prompt Payment Of $4,000
Insurance.

l take this method of thanking the
officers of the greatest Insurance Com
pany of the present century. l have
received a check dated April 16, for
$4,000, from Mr.. w. H. SmOllinger,
president Of the Covenant Mutual Life
Association, of Illinois, through its
manager, Mr.. w. S. Hoffman, of No.
SS6 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
l feel proud to state that l never had
better dealings than with the gentle
man connected with the Covenant Mu-
tual Life Association, of Illinois. My
husbands policy of $4,000 was only in
force twenty-five days, when my late
husband, Joseph Hendel, was taken
from me by his sudden death, and to
those who are seeking or desire pro-
lection for their loved ones, who are
to be left behind in this world, l would
advise them to take out policy of in
surance in the Covenant Mutual Life
Association, of Illinois, and l assure
them they can leave this world knowing
their loved ones will receive the full
amount and prompt payment Of their
policy. Respectfully,
BARBARA HENDEL.