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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-06-11
A LACK OF TRANSPORTS.


San Francisco. June THE Call prints
an interview with General Wesley Mer-
rift. in which, after praising the troops
here, he says
My only complaint now is the delay in
the furnishing OF transports. | have rep
resented to the war department that the
transports are coming in very slowly.
After | make the shipment of troops con
tenplated by the three yeeses-the China,
Colon and Xealandia--l will have forward
ed to the Philippines but one-fourth OF the
command.
The want of transports is the crying
want of the expedition. Twenty thousand
men are to be sent to Manila The three
vessels which | have mentioned will carry
only about $500. There are now on the
way across the Pacific $500 troops, 50 you
can easily see the situation. ! am not
making any complaint or any criticism OF
the war department. | am merely max
ing a statement oil facts in reply to your
inquiries"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-06-11
sighted the Transports.

San Francisco. June - The steamer
Belgic arrived from the Orient via Homo
lulu early this morning, but was sent into
quarantine three cases of smallpox hay
ing developed since her departure from
Hong Kong. One case was landed at
Naea saki, another at Kobe and the third
at Honolulu.
The Belgic reports sighting the first
fleet of transports, which left this city
May p, about $50 miles east of Honolulu.
The Belgic sailed from Honolulu June J..
The Charleston had arrived at Honolulu
two DAYS before and was being coaled at
the time of the departure Of the Belgic
Great preparations were being made at
Honolulu for reception of the troops eX-
pected to arrive there the day the Belgic
left
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Lighthouses md Dog Kcnncla.

Doghouse Is tho name applied to
house made for dog to live In out of
doors; dog kennel to q house or box
built for dogs quarters indoors The
doghouse is likely TO DO for big dog;
tho konnel, In private houses, for lit
tic dog. There are few Lighthouses used
IN the city. and In proportion to the
number of pct dogs not grent many
kennels, but still tho number of kennels
In the aggregate Is considerable.
Lighthouses are made with sloping
roof to shed rain. No such necessity OK.
lists IN tho case Of tho kennel and kon-
nels nro always made with n fiat top.
Things may DO placed on top Of Thorn.
Tho kennel is practically an oblong box
made of yellow or white Pine or Of
wildwood, and eustomarily painted
white and without ornamentation. The
kennel has grated opening in the top
for purposes of ventilation, with cover
to put over to prevent draft. Former
ly the doors of such kennels were made
Of wire cloth; now they are all made
with bars Of q very small sized gas pip.
ing,
Tho kennel of this kind Ia so made
that 1t is raised Mt tho corners enough
to make the bottom clear the floor, and
II is often mounted on casters, SO that
1t can DO conveniently moved about
from room to room. Such kennels are
made by carpenters, and they cost 80 to
$40 each, according to tho size. New
York Sun,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Novelty Races at the Fair.

The Board of Fair Directors at
their meeting last Saturday, decided
to have one or more novelty races at
the approaching fair, such as that
had on Field Day. In this race, the
farmer who has an extra fast walk
ing horse, has at least an equal
chance with the fleetest trotters,
which are usually slow walkers.
The race is one mile and half, the
first rhalf!ro be in walk, the second
a trot or pace and the third go-as-
you-please,-trot, pace or run.
Horses may go under saddle or in
harness. Each horse on reaching
the first half mile wire in walk,
gets the word "trot or pace" as he
finishes the second half mile he gets
orders, "go-as-you-please." A fast
walking horse will finish his first
half mile while slow walker is an
eighth or quarter out. Then the
fast walker trots or PAGES, and opens
q Stlll WIDER gap between himself
and the slow walker, before
the latter reaches the wire
and is at liberty to go as he
pleases. The result is that he must
be an extra swift trotter, PAGER or
runner, to close the gap opened be-
tween him and the fast walker, be-
fore the latter can complete his mile
and half.
Already owners of good walking
horses are announcing their purpose
to be in this race, and before the
fair opens there will doubtless be
scores ready to enter. 1t promises
to be the most popular feature of the
speed program. Full particulars
will be published in time to give
everybody a chance.-The Tribune
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
FIRING ON THE MOB.
Tho Scene After tho Death Dealing VolIey
Had Dono It's Work.


Had Done It's Work.
The yelling mass below neared the
walls. A whistle pierced the tumult.
From the windows jetted swift lines Of
fame, and q shattering volloy tore the
air.
A crash, and then stiffness on the
mob, an intense hush, swift paralysis;
blue gray smoke cloud hoated up the
walls and out over tho jailyard. Men
gasped, then held their breath. From
their nests in tho caves startled spar
rows flew above the crowd with fright
ened twitterings.
In tho jail corridor sounded tho olink,
clink Of empty shells falling to the floor
as nervous fingers fumbled at boxes or
showed fresh cartridges home with a
snap swapping of breechblocks, while
staring eyes were fixed upon the scene
outside
From below came q new sound, the
noise of agony. On tho outskirts Of tho
crowd mon were running. The mob
surged back from tho Jail walls. In the
space left clear lay PROSTATE forms out
stretched or huddled In attitudes Of gro.
tesque horror Oh tho stone paved way.
Ono figure half arose. wavered back
ward and then fell toward tho retreat
ing mob with gasping cry. Mon run.
ming back from tho crowd with appre-
hensive Chances at tho windows carried
off tho limp forms, In tho crowd mon
bore up other men who reelod and stag
gered to and fro
The corridor was very still. Tho
guard stood in silence. Hero and there
ono drew n long breath, with slow
heaving Of tho chest and q lifting Of the
shoulders Turning their eyes with an
effort from tho mob, thoy glanced at
each other az though seeking oonhrma-
ton for their thoughts, to be assured
that all this thing had happened, that
tho dark forms on tho pavement below
had been grim reality. A slight, pale
faced private threw his rife TO the floor
and turned his face from the window,
with burst Of shuddering sobs. Others
swore apparently ut nothing and busted
themselves with their weapons, No one
paid any hood to tho private who wopt
except that his next rank man stopped
and picked up his rifle. Tho smell of
burned powder hung in tho mir. III, II.
Bennett in Lippinoott's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

In Tho Century there is an article on
"Tho River Trip to tho Klondike,
written by John Sidney Webb. Mr..
Webb says:
Alaska Is country Of moro square
miles than square meals, and the legend.
ary governor OF North Carolina would
have found little else but muddy Yukon
water, assaying 80 per cent solids to tho
liquid ton, in which to quenoh his cele,
brated thirst, "Do as you please" is tho
motto In civilization coats are worn
for various reasons, ION tho Yukon"
because it blows up cold or rains Nap
kins, tahleoloths, sheets and pillows do
not go" on tho Yukon, or have not
heretofore, Even the klondike million
airo packs his blankets and takes what
he Gun get.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Illinois Central r. 4.
OF INTEREST TO
STOCKHOLDERS
Free Transportation to Attend the Annual
Meeting at Chicago. Some
Interesting Facts.

In order that stockholders OF the Illinois
Central Railroad Company may more readily
attend in person the annual meetings, there
has been posted In each station of the Com
pany notice 10 the effect that in accordance
with resolve of the Board of Directors,
there may be issued to each holder of one or
more shares OF the capital stock OF the
Illinois Central Railroad Company, as regis
tered on the books OF the Company, ticket
enabling him or her to travel free over the
Company's lines from the station of the lii
nois Central Railroad nearest TO his or her
registered address, to Chicago and return,
for the purpose OF attending, In person, the
next annual Stockholders Meeting, which
will be held At its General Office in Chicago,
on We'd, Sept. IS. 1898, ut noon. Details as
to the necessary procedure TO obtain such
ticket, the date OF Its issue and Its limit, are
fully set forth on the posted notices referred
to. In this connection IL vii be interesting
To note that since in 1862, the capital stock
OF the company became full paid, = cash diyi-
dend, ranging from per cent. to 10 per cent.
per annum. has been paid semi-annually to
every holder OF stock, and that Ii Is now
twenty years since the company, in any
year, paid less than per cent. the present
rate OF distribution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
WHEN YOUR EYES SMILE TOO.

When your eyes smile too-when your eyes
smile too,
It's then know your hidden heart Is laughing
out with you.
It's often have seen your lips 80 searching up
smile,
And, oh, somehow knew your heart was
growing all tho while,
And the sky was dark and gloomy and the bird
songs were 30 few,
And the sun forgot its shining-til your eyes
smiled tool
When your eyes smile too-when your eyes
smile too,
Oh, the listen Of the willows and tho glisten Of
tho devil
Oh, tho brightness OF tho meadow and tho
lightness OF tho grain,
And tho music Of tho littlo winds that laugh
along tho lanei
Oh, the whisper of the Wiley md tho deopness
OF the blue,
And the glory Just Of living whom your eyes
smile tool
New York Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

The vineyards Of Italy cover nearly
5000. 900 acres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

Mr.. C. B. Bush, president of the
Gilmer county court, tells briefly his
with an epidemic of bloody
flux in his family. He writes under
date of October s, 1896, at Auburn,
w. Va. During the past summer
we had three cases of bloody fux in
our family which we cured in less
than one week with Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy.
In some instances there were twenty
a day." This remedy
never fails to cure the worst cases of
bloody fux and all bowel complaints
and every family should keep it at
hand. For sale at Vivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Illinois Central r. r
SOUTHERN HoMEsEKER's GUIDE.
New 1898 Edition, Entirely Rewritten,
and Giving Facts and Conditions
Brought Down to Date.

This new 264 page illustrated pam
phlet, contains a large number of
letters from northern farmers now
prosperously located on the line of
the Illinois Central Railroad in the
states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missis-
sippi and Louisiana; also detailed
write up of the cities, towns and
country on and adjacent to that line.
To home seekers, or those in search
of a farm this pamphlet will furnish
reliable information concerning the
most accessible and prosperous por-
ton OF the South. Free copies can
be had by applying to j. F. Merry
A. G.. p. A., Illinois Central r. r.,
Manchester, la.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ ss.-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Jacob
Schneberger, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
Jacob Schneberger deceased, having been is
sued to Philippine Schneberger
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors of
said Jacob Schneberger, deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order of this court until
and including the first Tuesday of February,
1899, being the 18th day of said month, to
said Jacob Schneberger, deceased, to the
county court for examination, and allow
ance,
claims so presented Wilt be examined and
and adjusted by this court at the Office of
the county judge, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on
the first Tuesday of March, 1899.
Dated this 10th day of July, 1898
BY the Court:
ALDRo JENKs County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
f. 9. Fielder, Attorney.


Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ SIS. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William Nj.
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
William NJ Babcock, deceased, having been
issued to Delos B. Babcock.
Notice Is hereby given that the creditors of
said William NJ. Babcock deceased, are al
lowed and limited by order of this court
until and including the first Tuesday of
January 1899, being the third day of said
month, to present their claims and demands
against said William Nj. Babcock deceased, to
the county court for examination, adjust
ment and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands. of all persons against the
said William NJ Babcock, deceased, will be
examined and adjusted by this court, at the
office Of the county judge, at the court house
in the city Of Dodgeyille, in said county, on
the first Tuesday of February, 1899.
Dated this 18th day of June. 1898.
BY the court:
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
ARITHMETIC 1900 B. c.
Sums Over Which Egyptian Children Puz-
Eled Their Brains.

Sums Over Which Egyptian Children Puz.
zled Their Brains.
Probably the Oldest copy book for
home lessons in arithmetic was recently
unearthed in Egypt. Tho papyrus, which
was found in excellent condition, dates
from the period about 1900 b, C.-that
is, about 100 years before the time Of
Moses, or almost 5000 years ago. 1t
proves that the Egyptians had thor
ough knowledge Of elementary mathe-
MATES almost to the extent Of our own.
The papyrus has long heading, obi
rection how to attain the knowledge of
all dark things" etc. Numerous exam
Piles show that their principal opera
tons with entire units and fractions
multiplication. Subtractions and divi-
sions We're not known in their present
form, but correct results were obtained
nevertheless.
Equations are also found in the papy-
rus. Among the examples given is this
one: Ten measures of barley are to be
divided among ten persons in such
manner that each subsequent person re-
ceives one-eighth of measure less than
the one before him. Another example
given is: There are seven men, each
one has seven cats, each cat has eaten
seven mice, each mouse has eaten seven
grains of barley. Each grain Of barley
would, if cultivated, have yielded seven
measures of barley. How much barley
has been lost in that way? The papyrus
also contains calculations Of area, the
calculation of the area of circle and
its transformation into square, and
finally calculations of the cubic meas
urements of pyramids Philadelphia
Record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Flour and Grain

"Our customers say you manufac-
ture three OF the best remedies on
earth" said the merchandise firm of
Haas, Harris, Brim & McLain, of
Dawson, Ga, in q recent letter to the
Chamberlain Medicine Co. This is
the universal verdict. Chamberlain $
Pain Balm is the finest preparation in
the world for rheumatism, neuralgia,
lame back, quinsy, sore throat, cuts,
bruises, burns, scalds, pains and
swellings. A rs cent bottle of this
liniment in the house, will save a
great deal of suffering. Buy it at
Vivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

The prisoner OF Chillon" did not
suffer in the cause of liberty. He was
troublesome rogue sent to prison for
mischief making and spent his term
there in making indecent verses,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
SUMMONS.

TIKCUIT COUNT, Iowa County.
Joseph Engels, Plaintiff,
VS..
James G. Mckinley, Defendant.
The State Of Wisconsin to the said Defend
ant:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after seSyice OF this sum
mons, exclusive OF the day of service, and
defend the above entitled action In the court
do, Judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint;
Of which copy Is herewith served upon you.
SPENsLEY & MCILHON,
Plaintiff S Attorneys.
p. 0. Address,
Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

"What Is song recital, Uncle Chris.
topherf'
"A song recital? WE'LL somebody
sings all afternoon, and nm audience Of
women talk through tho whole perform
ance. detroit FREQ Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
JACOB DRESEN, JR.,
Dealer In
Hay, Straw and Oats.

Delivered Mt any time, on short notice
Prices according to quality, aud satisfaction
guaranteed, Residence Just north OF the U.
Hotel
The Hope pioneer., 1898-12-01
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MAKE YOUR OWN FILTER.
There Is No Excuse for Drinking
Water Which Is Full of Germs
and Impurities.

Everybody knows, or ought to Know
that at this time of the year it is the
height of folly to drink water that has
not been previously purified in some
way, either by boiling or by filtration.
Boiling is an effective way of freeing
the water from impurities, and should
certainly be done where no better
method exists, but useful filter can
be made so easily at home, at an al
most nominal cost, that there is scarce
ly any excuse for household not pos
sessing one.
The homemade filter consists sim
ply of an ordinary decanter, lamp
glass, such as can be purchased any
where for few cents, by way of fun
mel, and a piece of sponge or cotton
wool. Some people prefer cotton wool
because it can be thrown away after
u time and renewed at nominal cost.
If a sponge is chosen it ought to be
taken out often, cleaned in hot salt
water and afterward rinsed in cold.
The sponge or cotton wool is placed
for the distance of an inch in the lamp
shade. This is then covered by layer
of fine white sand, which has been
washed very clean, and placed in fine
lawn bag. This must be packed
through the top of the glass, and
spread out to fit across by the aid of
a long pencil or skewer.
On top of the sand must be placed a
layer of animal charcoal which has
been previously thoroughly washed by
putting it in an earthen vessel and
pouring boiling water upon it. This
The Hope pioneer., 1898-12-01
ABYSSINNIAN CURRENCY.
Bars of Salt and Gum Cartridges Arc
the Principal Medium Of
interchange.

For small change they use the amole,
or bar of salt. This is bar of hard
crystallized salt, about 10 inches long
and 2A inches in breadth and thick
ness, slightly tapered toward the end;
five go to the dollar at the capital, but
its value varies according to the dis
tance it has to be brought from Lake
Arral, salt lake near the entrance to
the Red sea. People are very particu-
lar about this, too; if it does not ring
like metal when tiicked with the finger
nail, or if it is cracked or Clipped, they
won't take it. II is a token of affection,
also, when friends meet, to give each
other lick of their respective amoles,
and in this way the material value of
the bar is also decreased.
For still smaller change CARTRIDGES
are used, of which three go to the salt.
1t does not matter what sort they are,
whether "sca,ter-gun" or rifle car
tridges, nor, in the latter case, does it
matter whether they are Berdan, Gras,
bennington, or any other ammunition.
Some shooters use their cartridges in
the ordinary way, and then put in
some dust and dummy bullet to
make up the Inference, or else they
take out the powder and put the bullet
in again, SO that possibly in the next
action the unhappy seller will find tina t
he has nothing but miss-fres in his
belt; but this is such common fraud
that no one takes notice of it, and y
bad cartridge seems to servo ro,d;l
as a good Mission to Menelek.' y
The Hope pioneer., 1898-12-01
FOR BEAUTY'S SAKE.
The Secret of a Clear, Attractive COM
plexiOn Usually Is a Per-
feet Digestion.

Remember that no woman can be
lovely with poor complexion, nor will
cosmetics, however fine and expensive,
tlelrde the observer in the searching
light of day, cautions the ST. Louis
Globe-Democrat. The secret of a
clear, beautiful complexion is perfect
digestion, and in summer, especially,
& light diet is sufficient for the indolent
lives led by most of us during the heat
ed term. Fruit. fresh and ripe, boiled
milk, clear soup, whole wheat and rye
bread are the best friends for ruddy
cheeks and bright eyes. Loose cloth
ing comes next. Tight corset. shoes,
belts and bands produce coarse. red
skin and give harsh, strained look to
the lips and eyes. Friction bath, cool
plunges and rigorous massage, laugh
ter and exhilarating sport make the
blood bound freely, round the muscles
and reduce loose, flabby flesh to nor
NAL proportions. Do not eat if YOU are
very tired and warm. Take time to
bathe the face and neck freely. loosen
your clothes and rest half an hour
after shopping tour OF vigorous ex-
ercise, and you will feel like spending
the evening sociably. If your skin feels
parched and dusty on coming in bath
the face gently in tepid water, then ap.
ply soothing lotion, which any drug
g1st will prepare for you, of glycerin.
benzoin, alcohol and rose water, and
let it dry in the skin without wiping
with towel.