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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

nounce President Cleveland for his
interference in the Chicago riot. viii
not seek to revolutionize the govern
ment by creating supreme court for
purely political purposes. Will never
consent to accept an invitation to
treat for union unless the silverites
will first withdraw several cartridges
from the Chicago platform.
1t is Improbable to agitate the
questions Of union at the present time,
as the Republican party is now drift
ing without any regard to party lati-
tudc. Their caucus rudder is useless;
their promises unfulhlled, and the
confidence Of the people forfeited.
Conservative men Of all parties are
alarmed at the disregard Of promises
made by the party in power on all
questions that have come before Con-
grcs at the. present session.
Should the National Democratic
party plant itself squarely on the
indianapolis platform, it would make
more in salvage from the Republican
party, and acccssions from the Bryan
party, than by union with any organ
ization that is coqueting for recog-
milton by the voter. ii. II. GRAY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

A traveller III Florida says that on be-
ing asked how far certain place was u
native replied: "Waal, | reckon hit S
bout two whoops. p'r'ps hit may be
some furder, " he continued reflcctivcly,
"but low hit ain more'n two whoops
an holler." In Arkansas they will tell
you it is two looks and 20 by, mean
ing you are to pass two houses and find
your destination just beyond the next.
In other parts Of the west, it is said,
tho natives measure distances III
"chaws" Of plug and will tell you your
destination is about 1.-TWO Chaws" away.
The Scottish way is to say, Its far
cry" meaning it is about rs far as one
can shout, while in many cases distance
is measured III time, the German
"stundo" doubtless having its origin
thus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
RIP VAN WlNKLE..

Jefferson Discovers Something Incongru-
Gus About Ills Celebrated Play.
Joe jefferson calls attention to an in
teresting fact regarding Rip Van Win
kle. He says:
'Thcre is ono incongruity in Rip Van
Wrinkle which is seldom criticised.
Possibly none of you ever noticed it.
Indeed, l will confess that until recent
ly tho fact never occurred to mo with
any force. Well, you could never guess,
so | will tell you. 1t is this Rip Van
Wrinkle is the only person in the play
who speaks English with slightly
broken Dutch accent. All of the other
characters arc obliged to content them
selves with ordinary English.
1T heightens the effect for Rip to
speak as he does in broken accents, but
if all Che other characters were to at
tempt dialect there would be such
variety OF accent that the effect would
be incongruuus and ridiculous. All the
feeling and sentiment of the play would
be lost in this polyglot attempt at dia-
lect.
NeVSral years ago II man engaged 10
play Nick Nedder came on at rehearsal
and commenced to talk in the broadcast
low Dutch accent. | stopped him at
once, but in his own defense he OK
claimed:
"'But Nick Vcdder would talk that
way, wouldn't he, if Rip Van Wrinkle
did,
"'Ycs, replied, The would but you
mustn't And no doubt tho man
thought mo very unreasonable. But this
only illustrates tho point that many
things apparently illogical must be done
on tho stage to secure effect by inspir-
ing the imagination. Absolute realism
would be fatal. Under certain condi,
tions it is tho necessity of dramatic art
to make the impossible seem real. -
milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
Dell Creek Farmers Club.

We reached Dodgeville about 4:l5
O'Clock and started at once on foot to
inspect the nine miles of highway to
Mineral Point. This being n farmers
club we take an interest in highways.
The road was in good condition but
the miles were longer MS we went on
and after the first six miles there was
ten rods between fence posts
We found the good old city with its
hills and valleys sticking right to
their posts just as they have for fifty
years We know they have been there
that long because we have neighbour
who came from the Green Isle with
forty others and assures us that he
saw those same hills and dug some
holes in them taking out lead enough
in 10, to start him to California.
Today we know that the surface of
Iowa county pours II greater stream OF
wealth into the toilers' hands than the
miner ever hoped for. It's blue grass
needs neither the miners pick nor the
farmers plow 1t needs only the rain
and sunshine and this summon and all
coming summers is II better heritage
than the coal of Pennsylvania, or the
gold Of California.
Wetook in the G.. A. Il. supper
and campfire, We do not mean took
in as slang, for when we are 1T n ban.
quct and have access to victuals,
truth coInpels us to say, large
quantity is taken in. If we could sing
we would have risen right up and
sung, -" Were tcntiug ON the old camp
ground. 1t does sccm strange that
mon should have gone from the lead
mines of Mineral Point to Atlanta or
Gettysburg TO find Confederate lead.
We also had coffee Mt the r. NJ.
meeting. They have more room
now, but We missed the boys who
used TO throw peanuts down from the
old gallery, We would have been
willing to be peltod If those could
have been with us who have gone to
the west. But of those we will speak
again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
THE SUDAN SPIDERS.
To Live Happily In the Sudan One Mast
Get Used to the Insects.


Get Used to the Insects.
If one wants to live happily in the
Sudan, one must get used to spiders.
They crawl into your dressing bag or
come upon ne table while you are wash
ing, taking great interest in soap and
tooth powder and all toilet requisites
Disturbed, they retire into your sponge
and remain there till they are drowned
out. One must also become accustomed
to sand or dust sto,ms, for they are fire.
quent and terrible disturbers of your
comfort. They come upon you suddenly
when you are quite unaware of their
close proximity, just as express trains
at d busy junction surprise the passenger
uninitiatod III the mysteries of signal.
ing. There is distinct sound like the
coming Of train, then a rush by and
the afte: draft. Palms sway and bow
their rustling fronds to the earth, and
eddies of dust buffet you on all sides,
lifting you from your feet. Tents are
turned inside out, scattering their con-
tents to the winds, or everything is in.
crusted with an impalpable powder,
which seals up ones eyes, plugs ones
nose and ears or chokes one with the
nauseating sweepings Of foul camping
ground. AS | am writing this a dust
hurricane which has been making life
miserable for the last three days is still
blowing.
The fierce blast OF the wind makes
metal SO hot that the heat from the nib
carrying the ink to paper dries up the
fluid before line can well be pCnned.
The sweat of the hand, too mixed with
the layer of dust on the paper, SO soils
the manuscript that one feels loath to
send it. The flies, seeking your tent tor
shelter from tho cruel blast without,
cling to your nose and eyelids with a
tenacity which is almost maddening.
At meals each dish is covered with grit
before it can be consumed and one has
to nurse odd corners of the tent to shield
ones cup from the puffs of dust beating
up from under the canvas before enc can
get a drink that is not absolutely mud
dy.-Loudon Standard
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

Druggists i'll New York keep per.
fumed cloth that is sold by the yard. 1t
is imported and is by some process
known to pcrfumers saturated with n
sachet powder or essence that is very
strong and lasting. 1t comes rs high as
IS and $40 yard but is very wide,
and one.fourth of yard is a generous
supply Small pieces, three inches
square or less, are sewed i'll hats, dress
waists and skirts and are laid in glove
and handkerchief boxes and chitfonier
drawers. When it is considered that n
fno sachet sells for 81, these perfumed
lengths arc really economical.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
CARNIVAL March Published,

1t is very spirited and attractive
music. The Popular Music House OF
Joseph FIanncr, 2ll 2lS Grand Ave,
has published the Milwau-
kce Carvinal March in very attractive
shape The music is a spirited and
Two Step of Franz Joseph,
the whole being admirably printed
and forming delightful souvenir of
the great coming event, which is to
make Milwaukee famous Il second
iiunn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
Down 10 Cine Cent.

Tho Nj ilwaullce Journal hurled con-
strrnation into the ranks of other
Milwaukee, newspapers on February |
10y reducing its price in the To city
one cent per copy or - cents per
month. From March | The Journal
has taken in all outside territory at
the Same low price and residents of
the state can now obtain The journal
by mail for only - cents per month;
81 for four months, or $500 per year.
The marvellous part of this great offer
Is that The Journal has been ronsid-
Crahly improved ut II big expense
since the reduction in price and is to-
day better newspaper then ever be-
fore in its history. Nou can order
The Journal by mail or through Il
Journal agent. An Subscription 10y
mail must be paid in advance owing
to the very low price, mother
Departure The Journal has made is To
stop all subscriptions III the date
named ON the label, - subscribers
should be careful to make payments
before their subscriptions expire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

The next instalment OF &. \, Dana 5
J" "Reminiscences in the April Nc.
Cnre's) will give MIR. Dana impress
sions of Lincoln and the several menu
bcrs OF the Lincoln cabinet partiru-
larly Seward and Chase rs Mr.,
Dana saw them officially aud socially,
day and night, during the most eXcit.
ing part of the war. The paper will
be illustrated with portraits from The
Government Collection of War Photo
graphs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
George MOngOld.

The sad news of the death of George
Mongold was announced in last week 5
Democrat. His death occurred in the
town of Kendall, Lafayette county, on
Tuesday evening, March Il, at nine
o'clock.
Mr.. George Mongold was naive
of Germany. He was born in 1878:
came to this country in 1916: settled
in Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania,
in 1852: returned to his home in Ger
many, where he married. He returned
to America the same year, and worked
as a coal miner, in Schuylkill county,
Pa, until 1868, when he came to La
fayette county, where he lived until
his death. His age was 20 years, >
months, 20 days. He leaves to cherish
his memory his wife, two sons and one
daughter namely: William Mongold,
who lives at home on the farm: Mrs.
Matt Ley, of the town of Ridgeway;
and John Mongold, at home on the
farm. He also leaves two sisters Mrs.
Margaret FROM and Mrs. Mollie Ken
niger, and a brother Philip Mongold,
in Pennsylvania.
The funeral was held on Friday
last, at II o'clock, at the German
Lutheran church, of Belmont, of
which he was a member. Interment at
palpopt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

Recent statistics show that the Eng
liSh citizens heaviest bill after food,
rent, clothing and drink is his gas bill.
England pays 500. 600, 600 year TO
the gas companies, and it is calculated
that the gas companies realize . profit
Of $40, 0Un. eco 4 year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

Whooping cough is the most dis
tressing malady: but its duration can
be cut short by the use OF Ono Minute
Cough Cure. which is also the best
known remedy for Group and all lung
and bronchial troubles ", II. Pri-
deauX. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

McCmrc's Magazine for April will
contain -four short stories by new
writer's 1t is remarked as significant
of u turn from the recent morbid and
discouraging tendency in fiction that
all of these new writers look upon life
with u decidedly cheerful eye.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
Free Reports Of Experiment Station.

The Fourteenth Report of the Wis
consin Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, volume OF 345 pages with 60
illustrations is ready for distribution.
AS there are several thosand more
names on our mailing list than we
have copies of the report, it has been
decided to send them only to those
residents of the state who apply for
them by postal card. In this way we
hope to he able to supply all who
really care for the report. Address
w. A. Henry, Director, Madison,
Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
Welcome Home.

Peddler-Wouldn't you like some
notices for your house, mum? It's very
cheering 10 husband to see & nice
motto OF the wall when he comes nome.
Mrs. Dagg-You might sell me ono
ii you'v got one that says, Better late
than never New York Weekly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

Don't annoy others BY Your cough
ing, and risk your lite by neglecting a
cold. One Minute Cough Cure cures
coughs. colds, grippe and all throat
troubles. ". H. Prideaux. n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
The Place to Buy.

J, \. Spratler, being one Of the
Oldest grocery men in Mineral Point.
knows just what his customers want.
He carries the very best goods, and
sells at the lowest prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
Pillsbury's Best

Is the leading brand Of Flour Once
YOU try it YOU will always use it. For
sale hyBrewer and Perhallegon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24

McLoughlin's Coffee,
At just half of former price. Try it.
At Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-24
Program of Teachers Institute,

To be held at Mineral Point, Friday
and Saturday, April and ,, 1898:
Evening star., 1898-09-15

1rlend IN Chicago a sad memento of her
son, the pair of cavalry eauntlets which he
wore when he was shot. This friend met a
soldier returning from the war who said he
mad capt Capron's gauntIets. He had aid
eu IN removing the stricken man TO shelter
ana the gloves were picked up where he
had rested. The soldier brought them back
70 this country with him to give to Can't.
Cdpfon family. and forwarded them
through Gov. Thomas of the Indian terri
tory, whose son succeeded to Capt Cap
ron'S command.
capt Capron was well known in Wash
lngton HIS father, Capt. Allyn Capron OF
thc artillery, was stationed at Fort Myer
lor several years, and the young soldiers
mother was at the Washington barracks
when the news came of the death of her
son before Santiago.
capt. Allyn Capron was a lieutenant in
me regular army, stationed at Fort Sill,
Ihdlan territory, when the war broke out
ana he was made a captain of volunteer
caVaiy His command formed a part of
RooseVelts rough riders and was in the
thick of the first fight
Evening star., 1898-09-15
. of Yellow Fever.

appearance Oh 1elIOw Fever.
After the great physical strain and ex-
posure of July 1 and . the malarial and
other fevers began to rapidly advance
throughout the command, and on July 4
the yellow fever appeared at Siboney.
Though efforts were made to keep this
fact from the army, it soon became known.
The supply of quartermaster and COM
missary stores during the campaign was
abundant and Notwithstanding the difficult
ties in landing and transporting the ration
the troops the firing line We're at all
times supplied with its coarser components
namely, of bread, meat, sugar and coffee
There was lack of transportation Tor
at no time up to the surrender could all the
wagons | had be used.
IN reference to the sick and wounded
have to say that they received every at
tention that it was possible to give them.
The medical officers without exception
worked night and day to alleviate the suf-
fering which no greater than lnVarl-
ably accompanies a campaign. 1t would
have been better If we had more ambu-
lances but as many were taken as was
thought necessary, judging from previous
campaigns.
.'The discipline of the command was su-
perb. and l wish to invite attention to the
fact that not an ofhcer was orougnt 10
trial by court-martial. and, as far as
know no enlisted men. This speaks vol
umes for an army of this size and in
campaign of such duration.
IN CONCLUSION peslfe ~ eAPieas " me
members of my staff my thanks for their
efficient performance of all the duties re-
ouired of them and the good judgment and
bravery displayed on all occasions when
demanded"
General Shafter recommends the promo
tion and br2vets the following officers:
| Lieut. Col. E. J. McClernand Lieut.. Col.
Geo. McC Derby, Lieut.. Col. j. D. Miley,
| Mai r. H. Noble Lieut.. Col j. J. Astor,
Lieut.. Col. B. F. Pope, Maj. S. w. Groes-
| heck. Lieut. Col. Charles F. Humphrey,
| Col. John F. Weston, Maj. c. G. Starr
| Mai. Leon Roudiez, Maj. II. j. Gallagher.
| Captain Brice Capt. E. II. Plummer, Capt
J. G Gilmore, Capt W. H, McKittricls.
Captain Johnson.
He also mentions DIR. G.. Goodfellow and
| Mr.. G. F. Hawkins of New York for serv-
| ices performed and expresses his warmest
| thanks to division. brigade and regimental
| comma anders without exception.
Evening star., 1898-09-15
For the Soldier Boys,

The lawn party given by Miss Rena ST.
Courtney for the benefit of the 1st Regi-
ment District of Columbia Volunteers was
a success both socially and financially. She
has turned into the fund the sum of S35
the amount realized and extended her
thanks to the Misses Gibson. Johnson
Harley, Whitcomb and Mcmahon, who
assisted her.
Evening star., 1898-09-15

Mr.. John b. Wight, president of the hoard
Of District Commissioners, returned to tha
city this morning from a months outing
with mis- family at Cottage City, Marthas
Vineyard and in the Berkshire Hills. Mr..
Wight states that he had most delightful
vacation. and resumed his duties at ths
District building today feeling very much
improved and refreshed in health.
Evening star., 1898-09-15
ID. j. Kaufman's business B,rtbanx

Very few merchants have achieved so
pronounced success in so short a period
az d. J. Kaufman, the clothier. He began
business one year ago at 1907 PennsyI-
vania avenue, and by his progressiveness
mas bullt up very extensive trade Mr.
Kaufman VIII give away novel combination
cigar-cutters and lead pencils to his callers
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1898-09-15
IN HONOR OF CAPT. CAPRON.
A Fort to Be Named After the Brave
Young Officer.

An order has been issued by the War De-
partment announcing that one of the two
new batteries comprising the defenses of
Charleston has been named Fort Capron,
in honor of Capt. Allyn Capron, who fell in
the first battle fought by the American
troops in Cuba.
This action was taken upon recommenda-
Evening star., 1898-09-15

ton of the officer in command of the bat
terv. Capt w. P. Van Ness of the LIST Ar
tillery. In a letter upon the subject Capt.
Van Ness said:
.'The work is a large, 16-mortar battery,
very conspicuous from the sea and harbor
and passed by an electric railway.
Future generations will have the deeds
of the two young heroes, Capt. Capron and
Sergt. Jasper. kept fresh in their minds by
the two forts to which their names have
been given by grateful nation"
Mrs. Capron has recently received from q
Evening star., 1898-09-15
Commfsssfoner Wight Returns.

Now or never for Boeke's Clearing Sale
bargains in Furniture and Carpets-Adyt.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-26
Animals Eriglt Ii Short.

a question that has often been asked
IS, How long does fright last in a wild
creature: The close observer will be
surprised az its brief duration. They
are not subject to nerves like human
beings. A partridge after running Cor
rather flying the gauntlet Of half a dozen
guns-if W. may be allowed a mixed
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the other side of a
hedge and begins calmly to peck as if
nothing lad happened. You would
think "a rabbit after hearing a charge of
shot whiStling about its launches and
just managing to escape from a yelp-
ing spaniel would keep indoors for a
week, but out it pops quite merrily as
soon as the coast is clear. A fox pur-
sued by hounds has been known to halt
and kill a fowl in it's flight, though we
may assume that his enemies were not
close to Reynard at the time. We have
been led into thinking about the matter
by noting what took place at a cove.
after being shot over. Pail Mall Ga
Uette.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-26
Pure seeds for Trial,

10 give our subscribers an opportunity
to test their famous seeds, Messrs. May
d Co., well known seed growers Of St
Paul, Minnesota, whose order Of one
million packets Of seeds tested 80 pei
cent. pure government report will mail
seventeen trial packets OF choice varieties
of flower seeds to any of our readers
sending to them only ten cents in silver
or stamps. This is their GiaLt Collec-
ton, and consists OF one packet each
Asteas, Mignonette, Antirrhinum. Pinks,
Peoples, Alyssum, Zinnias, NigeIla,
Godetis, Pansy, Calendula, Petunias,
Sweet William, Portulaca, Sweet Peas,
Calliopsis and Candytuft. On each
packet will be printed full cultural
Instructions.
They will also send to any gardner or
Farmer n package OF their Extra
Early Tree Tomato On receipt OF six cents
in stamps. Their handsomely ,llustrat-
ed Catalogue will be mailed free on ap-
plication. to any one who intends to
purchase seede, plants or bulbs this
spring. Be sure and mention our paper
when writing May & Co.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-26
SAVED BY A MATCH.
Baron Peglou's Last One Kept Him and
Hi. Comrades From Freezing.

This is the story Of how one match,
tucked away in Baron Selkitf Peylou's
vest pocket, saved Stark Humes. son of
Seattle's mayor, and IL. J. Littler of
Picton. Ont. from freezing to death on
the trail from Dawson City TO Dyea.
Baron Peglou. Humes and Littler left
Dawson City Nov. 2l with sleds. de-
termined to make the trip TO salt water
without the aid of dogs. When 40
miles from Dawson City, they encoun-
tered severe weather. 1t was 80 degrees
below zero. Humes and Litter were
struggling along two miles ahead Of the
baron. They became weary and were SO
benumbed that they could hardly move.
They stopped and tried to build a fire.
All the matches they had in their peck
ets were exhausted in trying to build
the fire.
They We're fast approaching the stage
which means death from cold when the
baron came up with them. There were
plenty Of matches in the packs, but
when the baron tried to undo the fasten-
in-s he found his fingers Were so stiff
that be could not make any progress.
Death from freezing stared them in
the face. Finally the baron found one
match in his vest pocket. 1t was the
last hope. The unkindled wood wa on
the snow covered ground. :. little pile
If shavings was collected, and while
Humes and Littler stood with their
coats spread out to keep out the wind
the baron tried to light the single
match. at first it fell from his nervous
hand, but be managed to pick it up and
draw it along his leg. \ tiny spark APP
peared, then increased, and finally the
shavings caught. The fire burned, and
the danger was over-Pittsburg Dis
match.