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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-30
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The Damrosch-Ellis Opera Company an
nounce a performance in Brooklyn of Tam
hauser on Feb. II. The management announce
that the opera will be given with the same cast
Kraus, Gadski, Barna, Fischer, Bispham.. and
Onern House.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-30

This nnal meeting of the Now York womsn's Bowl
ing League was held on Friday night. Tweuty-siE
tenn paid their entrance fee. and six more. It e eH.
pected, will Join before the tournament begins on
next Tuesday. Instead OF rolling ten games each day
It was decided to limit the number TO eight In each
series. The schedule for the nBt two set OF games
follows; Frh. l, Columbia 4, oleAnder. Ladies' Golden
Rod. LAdies Terrace. Gut HolE. Jolly Women. Nord.
deutScher Women. and Monogram; Z. Columbia ].
YorEVille Defender. Crescent, New York city Behuet-
zen, Inter Uns. Columbia ., WAlkuren 2, aud IndS.
pendent Ladies',
The successful clubs and individuals IN the late A.
n, T. received tholr prizes at the GermAnia Asaemby
Rooms alleys on Wednesday night. The clubs wer, {:
First, Albion; second, Oriental; third, Empire: fourth.
Metropolitan; nfth. LOTUS sixth, Corinthian; seventh.
Fdslla; eighth, Orchard. High average. FideliA- THs
seven individual priEea were distributed a. follows
First. starr, metropolitan; second. Arnold. Aibion'
third, MennlngeT. Linden Grove: fourth. Roster,
F1delia; nth, II. Mass. Monarch; alXth, Mcclellan,
oorinthiani seventh. BiShss. Metropolitan. HisA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-30

CHICAGO. Jan. 20 Chris Merry. recently con-
viotad Of wife murder. WAS sentenced this morn
ING by Judge Horton TO b hanged on Friday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

Rosalba dropped her bundle and
listened.
"Oh, well, things are comm bet
tef," Mr.. Salt replied. That man ye
spoke to yesterday Is coming t see
that machine. He thinks there's
money in it,
'Twont be worth nothing to me
II I've drove Rosalba away first"
Jefferson said, dejectedly.
Rosalba heard no more. When Mr..
Salt had gone Jefferson heard her
moving about, replacing the articles
she had taken from the chest OF
drawers. She was not going away
after all! He reached fer his fiddle
and there, In the Easter sunshine, he
played the gayest music that he knew,
while Rosalba wrapped UP the bonnet
she could not wear and laid 1t away
on the topmost shelf of the cupboard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
HINTS FOR THE FEET.

Never wear a shoe that will not
allow the great toe to lie in straight
line.
Never wear a shoe with a sole mar
rover than the outline of the foot
traced with a pencil close under the
rounding edge.
Never wear a shoe that pinches the
heel Never wear shoe or boot SO
large in the heel that the foot is not
kept in place.
Never wear a shoe or boot that has
depressions in any part of the sole
to drop any point or bearing below
the Lowell plane.
Never wear shoe with sole turn
Ing up very much at the toes, as this
causes the cords on the upper part Of
the foot to contract.
Never wear a shoe that presses up
into the hollow of the foot.
Never come from high heel to low
heels at one jump.
Never wear one pair of shoes M.
the time unless obliged to do 80. Two
pairs of boots worn a day at time
alternately give more service and are
much more healthful.
Never wear leather sole Innings "a
stand upon. White cotton drilling or
linen is much better and more health
full.
Never weat short stocking, or one
which, after being washed is not at
least one-haff inch longer than the
foot. Bear in mind that stockings
shrink. Be sure that they will allow
your toes to spread out at the extreme
erds, as this keeps the points in place
and makes a strong and attractive
foot. AS to shape of stockings the
single digital or "one-toe" stocking
is the best.
Never think that the feet will grow
large from wearing proper shoes.
Pinching and distorting makes them
grow not only large but unsightly. A
proper, natural use of all the mus
cles makes them compact and at
tractive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
SPANS BALANCE SHEET.
Monarchy Put Deeply in the Hole
by Cuba.

The financial prospect under the new
form of government is so unsatisfac-
tory that it can hardly fail to strangle
all progress and development, even
if peace could be assured. Under one
of the additional clauses to the home
rule constitution the public debt of
Cuba, including the expenses incurred
for past and future military opera
tons, is to be borne by Spain and
Cuba in such proportions as may be
hereafter etermined. The debt be-
fore the revolt broke out was $17,-
100000 In round figures. Up to the
end of 1897 the military operations
cost 100000 000 At the present time
the expenditure is between $4,000, 900
and $9,000,000 monthly. The total
arrears now owing are about $780,
000. 600. At the close of 1898 the debt
will be therefore, not less than $780,
o00, 900. The total service for interest
and sinklng-fu can be calculated
at $4,000, 900. II Spain Is content to
assume one-half of these obligations
there still remains yearly payment
of $l7.500, 900 to be made by Cuba.
The maintenance Of the rights OF the
Spanish crown has to be paid for by
the Cuban treasury. and today this
Is costing, as has already been
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
QUEER OLD NATURE.

Why is it." asked a wondering child.
(Sweet, simple little thing,)
That the foolish tree puts on its
clothes
When the sun shines In the spring,
And then, when chilly autumn comes
And the winds of winter blow,
Why does 1t stand out there, all bare,
In the frcst and sleet and snow?~
wise Nature has arranged it thus"
/ told the little enc,
The rustling leaves can only live
Beneath Q smiling sun;
The tree, that in the summer time,
Makes shadowy bowers for you
Must have its rest, therefore, it stanis
Asleep the winter through"
She sat In silence for a while
And gazed far into space,
And lines of thought and trouble came
To mar her childish face;
And so. at last, she turned and said:
I'm sorry for the tree.
And glad that Nature wasn't left
TO fix things up for mel"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
Werwthne. ,osrlimbjrMr|old.
S;dtornsh |4tEvirmjgghy)ry-
AN.mtvrei,t he.org>rgad
Htg9udipytolhdoh'phy
>rFreyias.

Then, when the -four was low and
her wedding finery almost gone, she
began to say she would leave him
At first Jefferson was alarmed. Fol
few days the chips flew In the shed
which was his workshop, though he
began new models rather than finish.
ed old ones. BY and by, however, he
ceased to fear. contenting himself
with playing soft ana melancholy
music. Tint always reduced the fire
of Rosalba's wrath to ashes.
II was two days before Easter and
tho mountains spring seemed near.
The oaks were still laden with last
yoar's rusty leaves and the snow was
scarcely melted IN the sheltered spots,
but the sky was deep blue and the
birds were coming north.
Rosalba stood at tho cabin door,
watching an approaching figure. She
longed to chatter like the birds, to
pour ont some of the buoyancy of her
heart to human ears--and Jefferson
was shul III MS WoIhSHup lnVpnLlnE
and could not be disturbed.
That YOU, Mr.. Salt she said.
pleasantly. as the lank mountaineer
approached. Wont you come In
an rest?"
mot t'-day, thankee, Mis- White
but Mis- Salt says be sure t come t
Bear Creek meetin' on Easter. lsh-
mael Moons to preach an people are
coming long ways t hear him"
II guess me an Jefferson II come
too. Mr. Moon amt preached out
this way fer long time" Rosalba
said.
No he amt. Abe Corners says
he seen him in Davis N he asked
about you. Said he'd heard you was
a goin to leave Jefferson. Abe he
reckoned you'd wait till the house
was full of unfinished machines be-
fore moving out"
Rusalba flushed. "lshmael Moon
said that did he? Well, folks can
generally hear what pleases EN-. Tell
Mis- Salt to look for me on Sunday"
Going into the cabin, she took from
hole IN the wall Il stocking, the
contents of which ratified merrily.
She emptied 1t into her lap.
Three dollars an sixty cents" she
said, and Jefferssa going to town
tomorrow. I'll show lshmae Moon
IL I'm SO poor an misernble!"
She REPLACED the hoard, saying
nothing more until Jefferson was
ready to depart for town early on the
following morning Then she pro
duced It. much to dis surprise.
It's three dollars an sixty cents"
she said, grandly. You take 1t an
bring me hat from town. A real
gay one, jefferson. l don't care II
II takes every cent. No black about
1t an lots OF purple flowers an 1
- some pink: yes. few pink
iowers, tool want II / look real
happy you knowi"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
An Easter Hat.

When Abe Corners the wag OF tn,
county, met any OF the Little Back
bone people he always asked: "Ha!
RosalDa White left her husband
YETI" To the assurance that she still
remained with him, Abe was wont t
say: "Then. guess she's just stopped
long enough to give him piece Of
her mind" And tho witticlsm never
lost It's flavor In his mouth,
For three years-she had only been
married four Rosalba had been
meaning to leave Jefferson, but as
she never got any further than tell
ing him of her Intention, he gave
himself no uneasiness In the matter
Folks don't talk 30 much about
things they're really goln' to do,
he said to himself Then he usually
took down his fiddle
When jefferson Courtcd Rosalba,
her father often said; II never yet
seen tho man that played the fiddle
an was lit for anything else"
Rosalba might. had she known,
made the plea that Jefferson played
very badly. She did not, however,
and her fathers opposition probably
did as much rs anything else to bring
about the marriage.
When she met JotTson White at
Sunday school piJOIc Rosalha was
very much in love with young
itinerant preacher. whose affections
were divided between herself and tho
daughter Of the presiding elder. But
Rosalba fell out Of love with the
preacher and in love with Jefferson
In about twenty minutes. After
that rs the young preacher lshmael
Moon by name, was only human he
promptly forgot the presiding elders
daughter aud resolved that Rosalba
should be his bride.
Six weeks later she married JeIlcr-
son, while people wondered IL Ish-
mael Moon had Tilted her As mat
ter Of fact she had twice refused to
shaH the young preachers salary OF
Lothlhg year. She was shrewd
enough, however. to tell no one, for
lshmaels cheeks were pink aud his
eyes black, great marks of beauty In
the mountains, and she would have
only risked her veracity.
II was dull on the Little Backbone
and Jefferson was not the ideal hus-
band she had pictured him. He was
kind, but he played the fiddle when
the fire was low and no wood cut and
he had the cabin full Of machines
which were to make his fortune When
they were quite finished
When she first came to the cabin
Rosalba used to sit I'm the freligh,
and listen with hated breath to the
story cf what he meant to buy her
when the fortune came. As time
vent on, however and tho inventions
remained unfinished. she lost faith.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

While he slowed the money away
she deftly rctied his necktie ana ao-
tusted his corduroy cap at pelter
angle.
IAN right" he said as he removed
his hat and replaced 1t as Defore,
"Where'd you get all that money
"Made 1t berrying last summer Ia
meant to keep 1t till | had enough
/, buy a sewing machine or parlor
organ. maybe, but | need tn nat 10
wear tomorrow. Now. don't forget
1t, jeff"
n won't: | won't" He moved hastl-
ly to the door, fearful of some witeiy
reminder of past fArgetfunes
When he reached the bend IN the
road her fresh young voice followed
him: Purple flowers, jon; no black,
an a little" but he was plainly out
of hearing.
She was indoors and freshened up
her best dress as we'll as she could;
! she must look her best tomorrow.
II was late when Jefferson returned,
and Rosalba mad been to the door
and even to the bend in the road
several times. When he finally came,
she had gene to the spring.
1t was some time before the
momentous question of the hat was
mentioned Rosalba dreaded lest
he had forgotten 1t, and dared not
put her fears and hopes to the test
of a direct question. Jefferson ate
his supper, telling Of his talk with
the man who could help him to patent
his new machine, If he would. Finally
he said.
Yer hats on tn bed. In a bundle,
Rosalba. was In sech hurry to
get home N tell 20 about tn machine
that forgot all about it till | got a
mile out Of town | went back though.
n got the very thing; the woman in
the store said 30"
Rosalba lighted another lamp and
slowly unwrapped her treasure. When
it appeared, she screamed and dropped
it on the bed. 1t was black with "a
few, sparse purple flowers, and might
have been suitable for her mother,
Though more so for her grandmother.
What's tn matter?" Jefferson
asked, innocently. You said black,
with purple flowers, didNt ye?"
When RosaIba arose the next
morning, after a sleepless night. her
mind was made up; she would leave
Jefferson. II he could not remember
Il little thing to please her, she would
be better off ut home, she reasoned.
Jefferson was plainly uneasy; he
brought I'm wood and kindling and
went to the spring for water unasked.
When he came back, he could hear
ltosalba moving about, collecting her
belongings, and his heart was very
heavy within him. Rosalba's tears
were falling fast. She could hear
lshmael Moons queries as to her
absence and his wifes remark that
she probably had no clothes to wear.
That sting her as II she had actually
heard It. When her neat bundle was
ready she stood looking about the
room where she had been so happy,
Across her mind came the memory
of the day when Jefferson had brought
her home a bride.
And | 'xpected to be so happy"
she murmured. Nov"
A voice broke on her ear; 1t be-
logged to Mr.. Salt. 4 jest stopped to
tell We the news" he said. There
won't be- no preaching on Bear Creek
t'-day. Ishmael Moon was asked Z
preach over Davis way an his wife
made him go there. They say she
henpecks him some. She amt like
Rosalba-"
she amt" jefferson. said sadly.
Il wish Rosalba had better hus-
band. Seems like I'm no account"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
EASTER.

Famed in history as phase of the
festival Of the Passover, 1t Is to be
regretted that Easter has so lost it.
self in q halo of boiled eggs that its
significance Is not appreciated by the
Gentle mind. The word Easter" Is
a survival from the old Teutonic
mythology, and the day commem-
crates, in it's religious sense, the
resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The ecclesiastical historian, Socrates,
declares that neither Christ nor his
Apostles kept this or any other fes-
tival. 1t seems, however, that the
Paschal festival was observed at a
very early date and that the Jewish
and GENTLE Christians celebrated
Easter in widely different ways. No
general rule was followed. Finally a
decretal of Pope Plus l. made Sunday
the day upon which the festival
should fall--a rule that prevailed after
many years of religious strife. Then
followed long and furious debate as
to the method of predicting the full
moon upon which the day depended
A settlement of this vexed question
was reached in 669, but trouble again
ensued when England, in 1882, re-
fused to adopt the Gregorian calen-
dar. Easter Is regarded as the chief
festival of The Christian world, day
of meditation and prayed; but, alas,
the Pasch eggs will be dipped in all
the radiance of the rainbows Of the
ages and devoured with thoughtless
Indifference for the solemn signifi-
canoe of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

Of lace, and also orange blossoms. II
there is any lace which is an heirloom
in the family this would be an excel
lent way to use it, as it would not
be necessary to cut into it. The
bodice Is made with a tight-fitting
back, The front Is covered with
pleated chiffon, which Is draped and
fastened with a bow on the left side
below small vest also of chiffon
Sleeves quite tight fitting puffed en-
the shoulder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
SALMON AND wHISKEY

Salmon fishing has been very poor
on the river Spey this season, owing,
1t seems, to the whiskey refuse from
the distilleries on the banks.
Anglers assert that the refuse kills or
drives away the fish. while distillers
say that the salmon is hungry for II
and thrive on It. For either cause,
however. the salmon will no longer
touch the flies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
FOR THE EASTER BRIDE.

Now as the season of weddings is
at hand there is always a demand for
neat and dainty bridal gowns suitable
for the home wedding. A pretty model
Is made of cream white satin al
though silk could be substituted If
preferred. Over the back of the skirt
falls circular train of medium
length while down the left side the
skirt Is trimmed with a cascade frill
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
AN uNGALLANT PHILOSOPHER

Il suppose" said the man whose
hobby is economy, that as people
advance in years they increase in
wisdom. But | have my doubts
I'm sure that | have more practi-
cal views OF life than l had some
years ago." replied his wife.
Il wons dispute It. But the un-
alteraole fact remains that seven
year-old girl will be perfectly happy
on Easter with a few hard boiled
eggs, which are inexpensive and good
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
THE PUNT OF VIEW.

The Brute-Well, see that Mrs.
Jones has got the best Of you again.
Her Easter bonnet ia a much finer
one than yours.
The Wife-Well, hers isn't paid for
and never will be, while mine is.
The Brute-Great Scott! Then Jones
has got the best OF men. Y. Truth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
THE EASTER MAID.
EASTER SERVICE,

EAo EH OEH VICE.
She is there In her glory, there's
nothing to vex,
And her life runs as smooth as q
sonnet;
Though she may not remember a
word of the text,
She can ell the design Of each bon
net.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
A CHEERFUL VICTIM

my wife's new Easter gown cost
S69,40; that leaves me just GO cents
for my spring outfit"
sixty cents? What do you con-
template buying?"
We'll, | can't decide; would you
get a necktie or pair of suspen-
d.rsp"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

stated, a sum equal to 500, 1000 900
annually. This cost should Of
course be very greatly reduced u
peace were established on a permanent
basis; but as the prospects Of peace
are more than doubtful at present,
this sum of s1O0,O00,OO0 annually must
be allowed in all calculations for the
next three years If Cuba remains
Spanish colony. The cost of the ad-
ministration Of the colony government
is estimated at some $15, 900 900 yearly,
and no doubt can be carried on for
that sum If conducted on prudent
lines. To meet all this heavy dis
bursement there is only a colonial
revenue OF $2O,0Oo00O, or thereabouts.
Previous to the outbreak of the in
surrection the revenue was little less
than $4,000, 900; but Cuba was then
exporting five times as much produce
as is now the case, and some years
must necessarily elapse before the
trade of the island RECEIVERS from its
the matter briefly, the financial condi-
ton for the next three years under
the new constitution is this:
Annual charge for service
of debt. ........ ST., 500 900
Maintenance of the rights
CT the Spanish crown. 100, 000, 900
Cost Of colonial administration
$4,000 900
Annua expenditures -. 1882, 500 900
Annual revenue ... 49,. 20, 0O0, 900
AnnuG deficit ...... $112,500, 00e
At the end of three years the ac-
cumulated amount of these deficits
will reach $685., $500, 000-clearly an
impossible position to maintain for
the colonial exchequer.
If Spain remains with Cuba this
sum of 1897 100000 is what she will
be called upon to pay between now
and 1901 in order to hold her colony.
OF course the service of the debt may
be allowed to go into default, and
the army stationed in Cuba for the
maiutenace of the rights of the
Spanish crown may be kept unpaid
for very long period; but if such =
course is taken, it only makes the
position of Spain more difficult In the
end.--C e, Akers, in Harper's Weekly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

to eat, while 27-year-old girl cannot
exist without high-pr.ced hat, whose
only function is to make some woman
jealous in church or some man mis-
cradle ia the theater. '-Washington
Star.
THE EASTER MAID.
The Easter bells, the Easter bells,
AS on the air their music swells;
what message do they send to you?
why, this" she answered, looking
down
On Easter hat and Easter gown:
Ring out the old; ring in the
new!"'
Brooklyn Life
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07
CHlCAGo's ENvIoUs NElGHBoRs

Had She Lived in Chicago.-Mrs.
Lakeside-What a magnificent oppor-
tunity Mrs. Methuselah missed.
Mrs. Wabash--Opportuni for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

The Chicago Girl.--lt must have been
of a Chicago girl that the Georgia
poet sang thus:
Il hear the falling Of her feet
A hundred yards adown the street;
She sets my happy heart to drumming,
And the whole world shakes when she
is coming
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

Greatness--"W Which is the greater
city-New York or Chicago?" asked
the teacher.
The little boy lately from Boston
arose and replied: New York is the
larger; but greatness, as such, cannot
be truthfully assumed to appertain to
either of them. "-Cincinnati Enquirer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

have never seen any one else with
as little inqusitiveness in his makeup
as my husband has.
Indeed"
He has had his bicycle for six
months now, and has never taken it
apart once. I'm just dying to see
what's inside. "-Cleyeland Leader.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

Mrs. Lakeside Why, to make d.
vorce record-New York Town Topics
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-07-07
Huston

Mr.. Tide Huston and Miss Anna
Fox were married by FIR. Powers, a,
the parsonage on the evening of July
ting 4th. The groom is a trusted EN-.
ployer of the Hooking Valley railroad
and one of the most poular young
men of our city; the bride is the hand.
some and accomplished daughter OF
Mr.. Jake Fox of our city.
The Young couple were compli-
mented in the evening by call from
a large company of friends, bringing
a wagon load of house keeping uten-
sells too numerous to mention and at
the same time, feelings of good will
and good wishes, words can not ex-
press.
With the many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Huston, the SEETINEL joins in
congratulations and the wish that
lives may be long and happy.
The Bride has the thanks of the
printers for the kind remberance of
cake.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-07-07

-"Bob" Kirk, the genial and hust.
ling proprietor of the Palace Hotel,
GAINESVILLE, OHIO, wishes to say in a
few words to his hotel friends and
patrons that the Palace Hotel has
just recently gone through siege of
remodeling from basement to roof,
sparing neither pains nor expense in
re-papering and re-carpe,ing the
many cheerful and pleasantly located
rooms. The large ground floor of
ice is entirely new and has striking
appearance that cannot fail to please
the eye of the Commercial Traveller,
and with the many improvements,
as above stated, make the Palace
equal to any first class hotel in the
state. Soliciting liberal share of
your patronage, l remain, Very
truly yours, ROBERT KIRK, Prop.