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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

Over the name OF "Citizen," there
appeared in last weeks issue of The
Tribune a long letter finding fault, OF
trying to find fault with Congressman
Babcock's action in regard to post
Office appointments in Iowa county
In the course Of this letter it is said
"Does any one suppose for minute
that Mr.. Crawford Is the choice of the
republicans OF Mineral Point for
+. M? And still he is appointed, or
what amounts to the same thing, per.
mitted to retain the the Office. Why is
II that no steps are taken to ascertain
the wishes OF the republicans OF Min
eral Point In the matter?"
That the present incumbent of the
post Office here does not hold the
position In opposition to the wishes
Of majority Of the republicans OF
Mineral Point is a fact well under
stood in this community. Certainly
he does not expect to hold 1t except by
and with their consent, and by and
with the consent and hearty support
OF the patrons Of the office in general.
"Citizen," the republicans of Min
eral Point are abundantly able to
speak for themselves upon all subjects
without the intervention OF The
Tribune, which in nowisc represents
their sentiments. IF, however, you
suppose no steps have been taken to
ascertain their wishes in this matter,
you might kindly take the necessary
steps yourself to determine their
choice for postmaster, and publish in
The Tribune the result of your in
vestigations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
TRADE AT HOME.

Mr.. John Charles, who travels
throughout Wisconsin as inspector
and superintendent OF public build
ings, recently said to a representative
OF The Democrat, that while Mineral
Point Is not up to date In some things,
In the matter OF fine stores and bust
ness houses, the old town Is not ex-
cellcd by any city Of It's size in the
state. He said that as matter OF
fact we have stores and stocks of
goods here that are not surpassed
anywhere in the state outside Of Mil
waulxee. And this Is the testimony of
hundreds Of other competent judges.
The fact ought to be matter of just
pride for every resident OF this city
and vicinity. Whatever may said OF
others, the merchants here have given
no occasion for any persons to trade
away from home, and we are glad to
believe that sending away for goods
to bargain" houses OF Chicago and
elsewhere will soon become u custom
of the past, so far nj least M this
section IL concerned. We believe that
every person has the absolute right to
sell In the dearest market and to buy
In the cheapest market But the ex-
perience Of many proves that the home
dealer, whose prosperity In u great
measure depends upon honest dealing,
furnishes the best market for seller,
or for buyer, rs the case may be.
Moreover, there IL n moral obliga-
tion to help those who help us, and to
MD and assist In making one's home
town prosperous; for upon tho general
prosperity of the community, nearly
always In u large measure depends
the prosperity of the Individual. The
persons who aid most in making pub
lie improvements and advancing the
interests OF the community in general
are those who recognize and net upon
the theory OF mutual obligations and
duties In this regard, II your home
merchant can furnish you what you
want and Mt as low prices rs you can
obtain elsewhere, looking ut the
matter simply In business light You
are blind to your own interests II you
do not trade with him, instead of
sending your money to those who are
helping to build up other cities. The
farmer or land owner near Mineral
Point who buys his goods in Chicago
or elsewhere in preference to buying
them from his neighbors and friends
does something towards building up n
home market and increasing the value
of lands for others, but by his short
sightednos and folly, will do very
little towards increasing his own
prosperity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the
public to know of one concern in the
land who are not afraid to be gener-
GUS to the needy and suffering. The
proprietors of Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, have given away over ten
million trial bottles of this great
and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and
all diseases of the throat, Chest and
Lungs are surely cured by it. Call
on w. H. Prideaux, Druggist, and get
a trial bottle free. Regular size SOC.
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed, or
price refunded. w. H. Prideaux. AZ
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Factory Tests for Milk,

The Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton of the University of Wisconsin
has recently issued an illustrated bull
letin entitled Factory Tests for
Milk" This bulletin treats of the
various tests used in studying milk,
laying especial emphasis on what is
known as the Wisconsin Curd Test,
a method for detecting tainted or poor
milk, devised by our experiment sta
ton. By means of this test, the fac
tory operator can readily determine
which patron or patrons, if any, are
bringing poor or tainted milk to the
factory, and by rejecting such milk be
in position to make good cheese, or
to improve the quality of butter pro-
duced, if it is creamery.
An instance of the value of this test
was recently reported. In one factory
in our state the maker was unable to
produce good cheese for reasons
which seemed beyond his control. APP
plying the Wisconsin Curd Test he
soon found that twenty-five of his
patrons were bringing good milk,
while from six farms the milk was
tainted. When matters had progress
ed thus far the maker placed all the
good milk in one vat and the bad
milk from the six farms in a second
vat, turning each into cheese. The
cheese from the bad lot was worthless,
while the other lot was first class in
every respect. The operator estimates
that the bad milk from the six farms
cost his factor SIS a day for some
weeks.
Factory operators wishing to learn
more about this Curd Test and other
tests should apply for Bulletin 81,
Factory Tests for Milk, addressing
Agricultural Experiment Station, at
Madison, Wis.
Every operator should attend the
Dairy School at Madison in order to
learn how to operate the Babcock
Test, the Acid Cream Test, the new
Wisconsin Curd test, as we'll as re-
ceiving instruction relative to separa-
tors, dairy machinery, etc. The next
term of the Dairy School opens
November %. Professor Henry writes
us that already large number of
applications have been received from
cheese factory and creamery operators
who are planning to take the course
next winter. More than 300 young
men who have been trained at our
Dairy School are now operating
factories in Wisconsin, and many find
employment in other states. Last
year the Regents of the University
reduced the fees to students of the
state so that now they are merely
nominal. An illustrated circular
describing the instruction at the Dairy
School will be sent on application to
Prof. e. H. Farrinbton, Madison.
This Bulletin should be in the hands
of every cheese and butter maker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
MONONA LAKE ASSEMBLY.

The session which opened on the
10th inst. promises to be one OF
unusual interest Altogether, nearly
one hundred lectures, concerts, song
lecture rccitals, readings, etc. viii be
given. The talent engaged Is of the
highest order, rrs. Talmagc and
Buckley, Pres. Andrews, Goo, Il.
Vending and Mrs, Darlington Booth
being among the lectures, Hon, VIM.
j, Bryan is raising regiment for
the war and in consequence has been
compelled to cancel his engagement.
There are several eminent vocalists,
quartottes and musical combinations
To enlivcn the hours 10y tholr concerts.
Clauder's famous military band OF
thirty five pieces is engaged tor four
days. The entertainment Is n superb
one and must attract largely. Jas. Il.
Moscloy, the secretary, Madison will
give further information if desired.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Father James CIeary Promoted.

The Keokuk County News, publish
ed at Sigourney, Iowa, in its issue OF
July IA, contains the following in
regard to Father Cleary, who is well
known in this place:
"Rev. Father James Cleary will
leave for his new home in Perry, Iowa.
He was transferred by Bishop Cos
grove to that point.
The church and citizens OF Sigour-
ney regret very much to see him leave,
for he has been an able, contentious
minister, and one whom the people of
all religious denominations loved, ad-
mired, respected and in whom they
placed the greatest confidence. He
has succeeded in building up the
church in Sigourney to its present
high standard.
We can cheerfully recommend Father
Cleary to the citizens and members of
the church at Perry, as broad mind
ed, able young minister.
His new field will be a marked ad-
vancement and recognition of his
sterling worth as a minister of the
Catholic church. Perry being a city
of about 5000 people, possessing a
fine church edifce.
While The News regrets personally
to see Father Cleary leave Sigourney,
yet at the same time it takes great
pride in knowing that Bishop Cos
grove has advanced worthy man
and appreciates the value and SER
vices of one of his clergy.
TO the writer; while in conversation,
Father Cleary said that he regretted
very much to leave Sigourney, for he
had found a large number of warm
friends. The people here are genial
and social and he felt no hesitancy in
sitting down and chatting for an hour
or so with members of all denomina-
tions. 1t seemed as though they all
had a kind and generous word for
him. He loved the work here and ad-
mired the people,
The writer personally feels deep
interest in Father Cleary and sincere
ly wishes him we'll in his new field OF
labor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
KNIGHTS OF PHYTHIAS.
Oaganize a Picnic Association First
Picnic to be Held at D0dgeville,
September 20.

Picnic to be Held at DOdgeyille,
September 20.
Representatives of different lodges
Of the Knights of Pythias Of South
western Wisconsin met at Dodgeville,
Thursday afternoon, July IA, for the
purpose of forming picnic associa-
tion for Southwestern Wisconsin.
The following representatives were
present: VIM. Weaver, Fennimore:
A. f.. Patterson, Platteville; d. w.
Clark, Dodgeville; Jas. Looney, Ben
ton: j. p. Williams, Linden: N. T.
Martin, Mineral Point. J. p. Will
liams was elected temporary chairman
and N. 7. Martin, secretary.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Presidential. f. Patterson, Platte
vile.
Vice-President So j. =. Williams,
Linden.
secretary-N. T. Martin, Mineral
Point.
Treasured. w. Clark, Dodge
Vile.
Moved and carried that the Chan
cellor Commander of each Lodge
becoming member of this associa-
tion shall act as member of executive
committee. The executive committee
for the present year to consist of
j. II. Boyle, Dodgeville; il. Nye,
Platteville; George Crawford, Min
eral Point; j. w. Smith, Fennimore:
w. II. Buchan, Benton; w. M. Smith,
Linden.
Moved and carried that the Chancel-
lor Commander Of the lodge where the
picnic Is held shall act as chairman
of the executive committee for that
year, and that it shall be his duty,
together with said lodge, to prepare
suitable program for such picnic.
Moved and carried that the first
picnic be held at Dodgeville.
The secretary was instructed to
correspond with all lodges in South
west Wisconsin with view to getting
their cooperation and membership in
the association. Each lodge becom-
ing member, Is asked to contribute
three dollars annually to defray ex-
penses of said association.
The following Committee on Trans
portation was appointed: A. T..
Patterson, Platteville; Jas. Looney,
Benton; and VIM. Weaver, Fennimore.
Committee on Printing: j. II. Boyle,
Dodgeville: George Crawford, Mineral
Point; and II. Dugdale, Platteville.
Moved and carried that minutes be
published and copies be sent to each
lodge In Southwest Wisconsin, and
Keepers of Records and Seals are
requested to have minutes published
in their respective towns for infor-
tion OF all members.
Sept, 18th, (Thursday) was selected
as date for holding picnic, with q
proviso that If the weather should
prove inclement, the picnic be post
poned to day following.
On motion vote of thanks was
rendered Falcon Lodge, Dodgeville,
for the entertainment of members of
committees; and also to Sheriff Wallis
for use of room in court house.
An invitation is extended to the
various Temples of Rathbone Sisters
to join the association and participate
in the picnics.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Teachers Institute.

The annual Institute for teachers in
Iowa county will be held in Dodge
vile, beginning Aug. |, and eontin-
uing five days.
Conductors, Profs. w. II. Checver,
Milwaukee, and A. Il. Jolley, Mineral
Point
A lecture will be given some even
ing during the week by some prom
inent lecturer.
All teachers who have schools en-
gagged in Iowa county for the next
year are expected to be present, and
all who contemplate teaching, or are
interested in school work are cordial
ly invited to attend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

A man in Virginia, rode forty miles,
to Fairfax Station, for the express
purpose of getting Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, and took home with
him, a dozen bottles of the medicine
The druggist who relates this incident
adds: Your remedy seems to be a
general favorite wherever known. !
Its effects are indeed wonderful in all
lung and throat troubles. Procure a
bottle at Niyian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
TIES THAT RlNn.

Conditions growing out of the pros
ent war bring to mind events and
incidents of thirty-nve, thirty-six and
thirty-sevcn years ago, and in "
measure interpret and explain the
love of the soldier for the soldier,
Common joys, common dangers and
common sorrows have knit soul unto
soul, even rs Jonathan's soul was
knit unto David's.
Growing out of this pure love Is n
sentiment into which only the soldier
can fully onter.
The unity of purpose which calls an
army together vt once makes the
members of that army brothers rs
we'll MS comrades.
The very thought that the thousands
OF young men of the army, now in
Cuba and In our own South, may be
called To long remain exposed TO
yellow fever and other diseases, al
most chills ones blood.
The soldier of the war of the
rebellion knows too we'll what such
exposures imply: II long death roll;
depleted companies and regiments;
desolated hearthstones.
Is 1t any wonder that those who re-
main to tell tho sad story OF camp
and field are bound together by more
than ordinary ties of friendship
The joys and sorrows In which they
shared showed them humanity at It's
best, stripped OF its seliishnoss. its
rivalries and its petty iealousies. Is
II any wonder that they who remain
throw the mantle of charity over the
foibles and frailties of their comrades,
living, and dead?
In these things, events of the present
bring back memories OF the past. 1t
is to be hoped that the conflict will
soon end.
But, be the struggle long or short,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
A Peculiar Experience.
Darlington Democrat.

Darlington Democrat.
Willie McWilliams had very pc
culiar experience on Sunday. He had
gone to the country for day of
pleasure, rest and recreation, and
when near the old Leahy place, which
was destroyed by fire some years ago,
he saw an apple tree, upon which
were number of apples which were
turning red and looked very enticing.
He reached up his right hand, grasped
limb, thrust his left hand up through
the dense leaves and was about to
pluck an apple when he felt something
cold upon his neck. He jumped
forward, and at the same instant
he turned half way around and
was utterly astonished to see a large
snake fully five feet long, which, but
moment before had been the source
of his discomfort, travelling rapidly in
in an opposite direction. He evidently
felt at that trying moment, as
though he was in forty below-zero
atmosphere. Even the thought chills
the blood in our veins. Willie says
he wants no more sport of that sort.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Democratic state Convention.

Pursuant to resolution Of the Dem
ocratic State Central Committee, ut
the meeting held in Milwaukee, on
June 81, 1905, II convention of dele
gates OF the Democratic party of Wis
consin is called to meet ut Milwaukee,
ut noon, ON Wednesday, August 81,
1898, for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the several state offices
to be filled at the next state election,
The total number OF delegates in the
convention will be 663. Iowa county
is entitled to delegates.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Young MINI Drowned.

A shocking drowning accident oc-
CURED last Thursday at Port Andrew,
n small village near Boscobel. While
two young men named Hanson, aged
20 aud "a years, were bathing, the
younger one was caught In the current
and carried out into deep water,
where he disappeared from sight.
Although n most diligent search is
being made the body has not yet been
rounl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Zinc Ore in Demand.

Joplin News.
With the advance in the price of
zinc ore comes the falling in the price
of spelter, an occurrence that can be
banked on at least times out of 10
that is, jack will go up as spelter goes
down eight times where it will follow
the metal market up twice out of ten
successive changes in the market.
This may seem an anomoly, but it has
occurred so regularly for years that
it has almost become rule.
on Tuesday to $3.50, an increase of
$3.50 per ton over the previous week,
it was thought by some Joplin opera
tors that they might be able to sell at
$50, but there were no bids here yester-
day above $3.50, and at that figure
the | Know and Big Eight on the Jop-
lin Prospecting company's lease, the
John jackson, in Chitwood Hollow,
and several of the operators on the
Kohinoor sold their ore.
This price sounds like the boom
days of 80 to 81, and encourages the
miners to increase their product. 1t
has stimulated prospecting to the ex-
tent unheard of at any previous time
since the days of lead mining, when
prospectors tramped over the country
for miles and miles and put down
shallow holes for float mineral
Within year Central City has sprung
up in production from nothing to $50
tons of jack a week. The territory on
Spring river known as "The Neck y is
another important factor. Oronogo
two years ago idle, is new a big
producer. The Dunweg mines have
increased their product three-fold the
past year.
The Alba and Leigh mines are be-
ing reopened with encouraging results.
The Circle City section offers great
returns. The old Pleasant Valley
mines are producing; a new territory
is being opened by drill in the
Spring river valley, East of Alba,
the Stotts City mines are again in the
market. At Wentworth and eastern
syndicate is making elaborate prep
aration for development, and pros
pectors are at work everywhere.
New life is coming to staid old
CRANKY, and mills are being put to
handle ore. Wonderful stories of
the richness Of the deposits there
have gained circulation. Everywhere
that zinc can be produced throughout
this entire territory it is the hustle to
produce and prospect rs rapidly as
possible.
At. the existing price of zinc ore
operators having both zinc and lead
leave the lead as much as possible,
as their is more money in the zinc ore,
and that is why the lead product is
lighter than this time last year, al
though the price is better
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

In August number of McClure's
Mag azine, Major General Miles will
give an account of his observations
and experiences at the autumn man
oeuvers Of the Russian, German, and
French armies last year. Among II
number of extraordinary military dis
plays which he saw ut this time as a
special guest was the grand review of
the Russian army held In honor OF
President Faurc. The article will be
very fully illustrated with portraits of
soyereigns and commanders Vnd pic
lures of manocuvers and reviews.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

L. c. Blanks, of Louisville, Texas,
writes that one box of Dewitt $
Witch Hazel Salvc was worth $50 90
to him. 1t cured his piles of ten
years standing. He advises others
to try it. 1t also cures eczema, skin
diseases and obstinate sores. w. III.
PrideauX, IA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Lancaster Waterworks Extension.

The city council announces that the
waterworks have now been completed
in Lancaster, MS far IS they will be
this season. Since May last, twelve
blocks ,, go feet have boon put in.
Also since May last, eight new street
fire hydrants have been erected, and
twenty-five new subscribers have taken
wntpr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
II is said that South Dakota's
wheat crop will this year amount TO
$4,000, 900. Last year 1t was 20, 600, 900.

The extreme partisan newspapers
which make filings at Hon. w. j..
Bryan for rendering his services to
the government and raising q regi-
ment for the war, do themselves no
credit. Mr.. Bryan's action In the
matter Is highly patriotic, and no one
has the right to question his motives
for deciding upon the course which he
Is pursuing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
letter. salt.Rheum md Eczem,

The intense itching and smarting, Incl.
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain s Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Accident ut FennimOle.

Grant County Herald.
win Morrison, in the employ of
George Matthews, on the old G. N.
Graham place, in Fennimorc, met with
u painful accident Tuesday morning.
While unloading cans of milk ut the
creamery, he slipped and fell, break
ing three ribs on the right side.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21

let those at the front have the encour-
agement, the assistance and prayers,
OF those who remain at home and
enjoy the liberty which they are
striving to secure for others.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Killed Twelve Rattlers.

The Lancaster Herald reports that
John Clough killed twelve large rattle
snakes, on his falm, six miles east of
Lancaster, in Ellenboro
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
DR., Cady's Condition Powders mr.,

just what u horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vernifugc. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put 4
horse in prime condition. Price IS
cents per package.
Sold ut Nivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Leads All the Rest

Pillsbury's Best, Brewer s Penhalle-
gon sell this brand of flour, at their
New Palace Cash Grocery store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Pillshury's Best

Is the leading brand of Flour. Once
you try it you will always use it. For
sale by Brewer and Penhallegon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
\ Good Step-Ladder

And Il can of Baking Powder, for
only Soc, ut Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Teachers Examinations.

The fall series of examinations will
be held as follows:
At Barneveld July ~ and 10
Dodgeville. Aug. s, 0 and 10
" Mineral Point. $50. Aug. IL and l.
" Avoca -. ......... Aug IL and l6
Oral reading from 1.-The Coming of
Arthur" by Tennyson.
EMMA G.. UNpERwooD,
@'td County Supt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
4 New Lot.

OF Roasted Coffee. at ten cents per
pound at Spratler's. Is