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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

Secretary Gage delivered an address
on the financial question to the Cleve-
land chamber Of commerce, saying
that gold men would have to face the
same issue in 1900 as they had OPP
posed In 1896.
Pe4niless and hungry, and anxious
to make atonement for his crime,
William Brentwood, who is wanted
in Baltimore for embezziing $2,S00,
has surrendered himself to the police
of San Francisco.
Topeka servant girls threaten to
strike unless their young men callers
are allowed to use the front door.
Thoy also demand that the dining
room shall be set apart for their use
in receiving their friends.
James HanOa and wife were badly
maltreated by three masked burglars
who entered their house at Buffalo, ~.
y. The aged couple put up a stout
resistance, but were oVerpOwered and
rinioned to the bed. The burglars
secured 81, 500.
Senator Davis, the chairman of the
committee ON foreign relations, re-
ported to the Senate a joint resolu-
ton providing for the annexation of
Hawaii by the Unit d States. The
resolution will be considered in open
session.
The post Office ut Boonsboro, Mo-,
was robbed by burglars, who blew the
safe open, took several hundred dol
lars In stamps and money, and set
fire to the building. w. w. Whyte,
the postmaster, was nearly burned to
death
Within three weeks, San Francisco
VIII be one of the most strongly forti-
fed harbors in the United States, and
will have fleet OF war vessels capa-
BILE of holding its own with a country
that has more ships than Spain can
send to the golden gate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

inquiry may be received. For the
same reason many OF the naval chiefs
who had hoped to see these fine shirs
glide into the water will be unable to
attend.
Work on the big boats has been
rushed week days and Sundays so as
to get them ready for their first ride
into the waters. The launching Of
these two battleships at the same time
was the first double launching of war
ships that ever took place in the
world.
Miss Christine Bradley, daughter of
the Kentucky governor, chrstened the
Kentucky with a bottle of water taken
from the spring from which Abraham
Lincoln drank when boy, while Mrs
Winslow, wife of Lieutenant Winslow
U. S. N, broke a bottle of champagne
over the bow of the Kearsarge. Gov
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31
THE BATH ROOM.
How to Refurnish 1t Daintily and
Economically.

The refurnishing of the Lath room
an important and absorbing occu-
patton just now to most housewives.
No room in the house, with the pos
sible exception of the kitchen, is more
conducive to solid comfort and to
health and well-being than the one
consecrated TO the greatest of all lux
uries, cleanliness. Blue and white
and green and white bath rooms are
by far the most attractive, as no other
tint seems half SO fresh and clean
The white enameled paint is easily
kept clean and looks fresh and smooth
for surprisingly long time. Tilted
paper in blocks of blue and white, or
in blocks of white, outlined with blue,
is inexpensive, and owing to its glazed
surface can be wiped free of dust as
easily as any other part Of the room.
For the floor, liuoleum in color and
design to match the paper is the
most suitable thing. 1t is more ex-
pensive than oilcloth, but does not
chill bare feet as the latter does, and
this Is most important considera-
tion whore only rug is used. A
mat OF blue and white crash, with
the word Bath" in big ornamental
letters woven in the pattern, is the
thing TO place beside the tub. One OF
the good points of these mats is that
they can be easily washed, and so kept
always clean and bright adding not q
liltIe TO the attractions of the apart
ment
Bath room window curtains o.
white muslin are prettier than colored
madras or any other fancy material
not to mention their washable virtues.
The ideal bathroom always has silver
faucets and shower, but no ordinary
mortals can indulge in silvered brass
or nickle plate, which is prettier chan
POLISHED brass. Clothes hampers for
tho bath room are made in the most
attractive forms. The tall, round.
sTim-waisted hamper Is one OF the
most convenient and fits snugly into
4 corner. Tall baskets made with
triangular tops. to fit into q corner,
are convenient II space is an impor-
tant consideration. and fishing baskets
Of generous proportions to hang on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Flood threatens Montreal.
Mr.. Gladstone cannot hope to live
longer than a few weeks.
Great Britain doesn't want Hawaii
says one OF her high officials.
The German marines have left
Crete because, 1t Is stated, the affairs
of the German creditors of Greece
have been settled.
An outbreak occurred among the
Albanian and Kurd sh troops in the
Iildez palace, Constantinople. Many
arrests were made.
A parliamentary commission de-
cided that there was no ground for
impeaching ex-Premier Crispi, though
his conduct merlted censure
Tho Canadian house of commons
passed bill prohibiting the importa-
ton of American nursery stock Oh
account of the San Jose scale.
China will call upon the United
States for an Indemnity as a result
Of the boycottlng of Cinnamon at
Butte, Mont, by labor unions.
The petition of Captain Dreyfus'
wife to share her husbands imprison-
nent on Devils island, off tho coast
of French Guiana, has been refused.
A dispatch from Kingston, Jamaica,
says that a dynamite explosion took
place In the government storehouse on
Montego bay. Eight men were killed
A high official of the British foreign
office says the British government
recognizes that "the United States
have the foremost interests in
Hawaii"
A number of celebrations In honor
of the flftieth anniversary of the Ger
man revolution of 1S4S were held In
Berlin. The anniversary was also
the occasion of lively discussion of
its effects by members of the reich
stag,
A party of Guatemalans, who are
partisans of General Morales, have
begun movement from Mexico which,
II is believed, portends the outbreak
of another rebellion in Guatemala
Theodore Lerner, with an eNpedi-
ton aided from state and private
sources, Will start on the steamer hell
goland next May in search OF Herr
Andrce, the missing aeronaut, and to
prosecute scientific Investigations.
The bill prohibiting the distribu-
ton and sale in Canada Of newspapers
is ued or purporting to be issued on
Sunday passed second reading in the
Dominion house of commons at OF
tawa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

el0or Bradley of Kentucky and staff
were present, as well ais many promi-
nent government officials, and an
immense concoursc. Neither of the
vessels will be finished and ready for
service for at least two years yet, so
that they are not regarded as factors
to be counted on In the event of an
outbreak of hostilites in the immedi-
ate future. The armament of these
vessels is such that it tends to a ter
rible concentration OF the fire Of the
ship Probably the craft does not
float that would survive the awful
impact from the four guns of one
of the combined turrets upon one
small section of it's hull, and because
they are trained in unison their pro-
settles must strike close together
lhe guns are almost invulnerable,
from the eight-inch rifles mounted
high in air with good range AND
capable of piercing the walls OF most
armored SHIPS at fighting quarters,
to the big thirteen-inch guns that can
project their armor-piercing shot ID
dozen miles across the sea. The
mammoth combination battery is sup
plemCnted by numerous auxiliary
battery of smaller guns perched on
every convenient point of the super
structure. All are rapid-fire or ma
chine guns, for the navy department
has prohted by the lessons taught IN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31
4 MAYLAY FOREST.
Trees Lashed and Bound by Thick
Parasitic Growths.

These forests are among the won
derful things of the earth. They
are immense in extent, and the trees
which form them grow so close to-
gether that they tread on one an
others toes. All are dashed and
bound and relashed into one huge
magnificent tangled net by the
thickest underwood and the most
marvellous parasitic growths that
nature has ever devised No human
Icing can force his way through this
maze of trees and shrubs and thorns
and plants and creepers, and even the
great beasts which dwell in the jungle
find their strength unequal to the task
and have to follow game paths, beaten
out by the passage of innumerable
animals through the thickest and
deepest parts of the forest. The
branches cross and recross, and are
bound together by countless parasitic
creepers, forming a green canopy over
head, through which the fierce sun
light only forces a partial passage,
the struggling rays f1ecking the trees
on which they fall with splashes of
light and color The air "hangs
heavy as remembered SIM" and the
gloom of great cathedral is on every
side. Everything is damp and moist,
and oppressive. The soil, and the cool
dead leaves under foot are dank with
decay and sodden to the touch. En-
ormous fungus growths flourish luxu-
riantly, and over all, during the long
hot hours Of the day, hangs a silence
as of the graveyard Though these
Jungles TEEN with life, no living thing
is to be seen save the busy ants h.
few brilliantly colored butterflies and
insects, and an occasional nest OF
bees high UP in the tree tops. A little
stream ripples it's way over the peb-
bles of its bed, and makes a hum
ming murmur in the distance; a faint
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

that we can form only vague idea
of what is meant by tens of millions.
c tries to bring home to his readers
IN another way the colossal growth
of modern ornaments. II, he says, We
could have all the armies of the con
tinent on war footing and draw up
in one long procession, with their
guns and ammunition and baggage
wagons, the column would be rather
more than 24,OOO miles long, and,
marching day and night, it would take
nearly year to pass a given point
London Chronicle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31
WHERE HE WAS PARTICULAR

The Walla Walla (Wash) States
man tells of time when there was
ONLY one four wheeled conveyance IN
certain town in that state-a venice
wL,ch belonged to a somewhat eccen
trio old man.
One day a young man wanted to
r.re the rig 20 ts Ike his best III 10
ride. The .wner agreed, but nofhlne
WAS said abllt the price. ToWarl
nightfall the young man brought the
chaise back.
How much is the DAMAGE" he
asked.
"Where'd We go?" returned the old
man.
The young man named the place.
r-fiow far do we call that?"
Twelve miles"
Nope" said the old man; its only
ten miles,
II tell you it's twelve good long
miles. and I've been over it times
enough to know"
HIM. | Travelled the road before you
was out of dresses. l tell ye tain
but ten miles"
Never mind how far it is cried
the young man; you tell me how
much owe you and I'll pay you and
get out"
Catching his breath, the old man
Numbered;
Young Teller, We don't owe me a
cent: but by mighty. I'll be gol burned
eff you're going to cheat me on the
distance"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

the walls, are useful for small pieces.
towels, etc
bath room accessory is the hanging
loset. 1t may be bought in vari-
GUS sizes and has a couple of shelves
md space for soap, brushes, boxes Of
toilet powder and other luxuries of the
bath. II painted white and adorned
with mirror. it is a most convenient
receptacle for the bottles and boxes
hat too often destroy the trim APP
pearance of otherwise perfect bath
rooms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

Newport News, Va, March "A. TO
day the launching OF the new battle
ships kearsarge and Kentucky occur
red. Owing to the condition of affairs
here, Mr.. Long is not likely to attend
the launching, as Thursday is the day
on which the report OF the court of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

The Chino Japanese war of the ter
rlhle power Of guns Of this type About
four motions suffice to load, dis
charge cod reload one OF these guns,
and in rapidity of fire they are equal
~ three OF the ordinary navy breech-
loading guns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

breeze sweeping over the forest gently
sways the upper branches of few
of the tallest trees; but for the rest
all is melancholy, silent and motion
less.--Court and Kampong.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31
ADVANTAGES OF WORRYING

Don't join Don't Worry club
Don't try not to worry. While con-
tentment Is u pleasing virtue, the peo-
pie you know who are contented would
be better Off IL they worried more
Absolute contentment and Indifference
to the possible troubles of tomorrow
will land any one in the poorhouse
The COW doesn't worry, neither does
the clam, but people are built to
worry, and it is intended that they
should, On the other hand, II you
worry too much 1t will land you in the
Insane asylum. 1t is the insane asy-
lum on the one hand and the poor
farm on the other; the point is to
worry just enough to keep out Of
both of them --Atchison Globe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

A leading Chicago packing firm has
just built private telegram and tele-
phone line between Chicago and st.
Louis, to have direct connection with
its branch at the latter place. A small
switch connects the telegraph or
telephone Instruments AS the circuit
Is metallic and the wires are in q
cable, there is no induction that can
be noticed. and the long distance
phone works better than the city
ones. This is the first private line
of over 700 miles IN the west. II
practically costs nothing to operate
II, and II saves the packing company
thousands Of dollars q year in tele-
graph and telephone tolls.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

Assert your own freedom II you will.
but assert 1t modestly and quietly.
respecting others as you wish to be
respected yourself
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

We are gravely informed that a new
and rich gold vein has been discovered
in the neighborhood Of Lake Wawa.
Ontario. and that experts have essayed
some of the product up to 692 TO the
ton. Gold veins and similar FL Dora
dos in the silver and copper fields are
rev a matter of daily discovery, and
If the mining spectators are not care
FIJI they will soon give the lay pubic
the impression that gold mines are
plucked off raspberry bushes in the
boundless and optimistic west
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31
EUROPEAN ARMIES

4 German m lita.y critic has been
adding up the grand total OF the eou-
tirental armies, and. after noting
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31

With southern newspapers finding
fault with Mrs. Jefferson Davis, 1t Is
high time for the New England press
To come to her Observation-Disclosures
Post
The first printers used to print only
on one side Of mage, and then pasted
together the two blank peges to give
the impression of one leaf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-31
AD0UBLE LAUNCHING.
MONSTER WAR VESSELS FOR
MALLY FLOATED.
AN IMPOSING CEREMONIAL

Miss Bradley, Blue Grass Belle,
Christens the Kentucky and a
Naval Officers Wife the kearsarge
Awful Fighting Possibilities of
the New Vessels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
THE HYGIENE or CAMPS.
Surgeon General Williams Has Prepared
Rules.

Adiutant General A. ID. CoWles has
advised DR.. John Hey Williams, Sur
yeon General of the State Guard, of the
ACCESSIBILITY of preparing rules and plan
ming for the hygiene OF camps, as well
rs measures which would tend to in
crease the general health of the sol
diers. In accordance with this s,igges-
tion. DR.. Williams has issued the fol.
lowing instructions looking to the main
tenance of the good health of the men.
Especial stress is placed upon the ne
cessity of enforcing perfect system Of
sanitation and drainage in camps and
headquarters. The necessity o. absti-
nence from use of alcohol and Tie OK
cessive use of tobacco is dwelled upon
a soldier is simply fighting machine.
endowed with reasoning faculties and
capable of self-ontrol.
\ sick soldier is worse than useless.
since he requires the services IF one or
more efficient men to minister to his
wants.
1t is the duty of every soldier to keep
his body in as good and efficient con1i-
ton as his rifle or revolver.
\ few hints as to some of che ways to
keep well may be of service to troops
going into the tropics.
Eat little while marching and heated.
and drink as sparingly rs possible.
The germs of narly all fcvcrs are in
troduced into the system through the
water we drink.
Drink no water that has not been boil
cd. unless you are sure of its absolute
purity.
| would suggest that when going on
Il march the cantccns be iillc.l with
weak tea.
Let alcoholic drinks alone rs well as
all fruits to which you are no. accus-
toned.
Keep the skin as clean as possible.
using the ourest water obtainabic
Do not battle while heated and ners-
piring. unless the water is wauu.
Pay especial attention to the feet.
bathing them frequently, drying them
well and busting with talcum powder
or fullers earth.
Consult YOUR surgeon when bowels are
constipated or too loose.
Take from four to five grains Of
quinine on going to sleep at night and
cup of hot coffee in the morning.
This last is of especial Importance.
JOHN HEY WILLIAMS.
Surgeon General n C. S. G..
The Adjutant General will have the
above printed in slip form, as general
order. and a copy given TO each soldier
and officer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
FUNERAL OF MIR. JERMAN'
CHILD.

The gathering of a large company OF
friends ut the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. ). herman to attend the funeral of
their young son yesterday afternoon at
tested the deep sympathy felt for the
parents.
Beverly Sydnor Jcrman, junior, who
died on Sunday shortly after noon, was
an attractive and lovable child, who
frightened and blessed the home, was
exhaled and went to heaven
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. DR.. Norman, assisted by Rev.
Dr. Daniel. The profusion of lovely
flowers symbolzed the beauty and the
fading of the dear child. who was laid
to rest ast the last rays of the sun
fell upon the flower-covered mound in
lakewood yesterday afternoon.
The pall-bcarers were Messrs. George
w. Thompson. Herbert w. Jackson.
Edward Il. Grow and Albert T.. Ban
man. who are Mr.. Jerman's associates
in the bank
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
EDITOR RAMSEY RETRACTs.

The Progressive Farmer in this weeks
issue retracts what it said about fraud
N the oyster cases and Judge w. i.
Allen, one of the attorneys, being par
ticeps criminis in the fraud. 1t says:
LAYING learned al these facts from an
authentic source since our editorial con-
nectlng Judge Allen with the fraudulent
transactions, as we see them, we cheer
'uliy withdraw any statement, or
charge of particeps criminis so far as
Judge Allen is concerned. and state with
pleasure that we are convinced that his
connection with the cases was entirely
legitimate, and only such as any attorney
might assume without being subject to
adverse criticism"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
THE CALL NOW HERE
1t Came YesteI day Afternoon
by Wire.
WILL BE ISSUED TODAY
ASKS FOR TWO REGIMENTS AMI
ONE BATTALION.
MEN WILL Be MoBILIzEO IN RALEIGH
Denied That the Policy Of The Government VIII
be % Concentrate Them on the Coast
to be Used ia Defending the Coast
From Any Attack,
From Any Attack.

The call for troops has not yet been
isued by the Governor. 1t is probable
that it will be done this morning.
The call from the President came
yesterday afternoon by wire. 1t stated
that North Cardinals quota would be
two regiments of infantry and one Dat-
talon OF artillery; asked what would
be the earliest day on which the men
could be ready to be mustered into the
United States army, and added that
further instructions would be forward
ed my mail.
1t is very likely that these instruc-
tions will reach here this morning.
Until they do Governor Russell will
issue 10 proclamation and nothing
further will be done toward modifying
the troops.
At o'clock this morning our Asso-
ciatcd Press dispatches from Washing
ton state that the North Carolina vol
unteers will be modified ut Raleigh, by
order of the Secretary of War.
1t is not yet definitely settled where
the camp and drill grounds will be If
the men are brought here. This, how
ever. is certain. 1t will not be the
Grimes property. That is on the water
shed of the city water works, and could
not be used, no matter how much it
might be desired. AS to the Mordecai
property, it is said that does not afford
sufficient drill ground.
The old Athletic Park. Brookside
Park and the adjoining fields are now
being considered, and it is claimed they
would afford an admirable scite for the
camp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
DON'T Be AFRAID.
%~%~%~%~%~~%%%

Even there should be with Spain, it will still
be fashionable pretty Bonnets and Dresses, and
where in all land could you find pretty for
little money as right here in Raleigs biggest store Don't
get frightened have enough to supply troops Of pref
ty ladies' and to spare. Still this talk might effect
prices: we can't tell One thing is sureprices can't
ANY lower than We have them They could be
forced higher.
Have you any objection to buying Lawns,
Chaes White Goods Silks Domestics. or Wooden Fab
RIGS now? your Hat?
BY the way we received line of mighty pretty
Slippers and Shoes this morning; cheap too Yes, in
price but far from cheap in value DO you like strap
Sandals? We have beauties, just as neat and
dainty be- They have the newest toes, and made
best materials, with white kid lining $125, $1.5O
Our word for it, you can't match EN- in town.
Have you bought a new Waist yet? Where did
you buy it? Have you ours? You'd feel sorry if
we showed YOU nice Waist at G9c, better than you
paid S100 for, now wouldn't you?
Your best Hat-have you bought it yet? \ great
many ladies don't get their hats
in April This the best Did you ever find place
where they trimmed hats to suit you well do it?
Did you ever hats double prices that any
prettier or more stylish? Don't you believe you
get hat at this store that becoming preer and
that suits you better money than any you
ever saw?
We have some pretty shapes, and flowers for you
to see today you looked at the different Wash
Goods stocks yet? If you have don't you think
the cheapest you've SEEM and the pettiest? You
lady occasionally in a dress you don't admire. big
majority have pretty dresses. Same way in Wash
stock. You might find or two stufs that you
don't pretty but a big majority of them you'll
are lovely, and you'll be right, too.
Did you ever examine ready made ladies' mus
lin Underwear and figure how much more the same
garment would you have it well made, of
good materials? If you take the trouble to investigate
you you can't buy the material alone for the
price we ask for the completed garment. Just ask to
see these and notice the prices.
Ladies very careful about their Corsets. They
should corset that don't fit would spoil the fit of
the best dress that could made We sell Corsets that
fit, that the entire ground.