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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS.

Section !. Any number OF persons not
less than twenty, nor more than fifty. may
unite for the purpose " organizing an as1o-
citation TO receive on deposit the savings Of
labOrefs mec hanic9. farmers, servants
minors and others, and 10 loan the same
for the benefit Of such depositors: three.
f1urths Of such number Of persons or cor
pgrators shall reside ia the county where
the proposed association Il 70 be located.
Section 2. Every such association may.
at any annual meeting, by a majority OF
al least two thirds OF those present. elect
by ballot any citizen Of the county where
In the association II located Or OF any adj
Joining county, 70 be a member thereof.
Any member failing % attend the annual
meeting for two successive years. such
mona Tendance may be deemed equivalent
to resignation. ard his place may be nlled
In tile nRua. manner The association may
fll vacancies and add 10 their number,
from time 70 time. ~ they may desire.
Section g. They shall make, sign and ar
knowledge fiji tripl.eafs. y certificate IN
writing In which shall be stated the name
Of such ass ISOLATION, the names Of the cor
poratory, with the rfddsnce Of each, the
name Of this city. village, town and county
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.


Wisconsin has 0, 900 Indians OF various
tribes.
Some physioIoglsts suppose that cleo
trio shocks produce death by asphyxia,
others that the heart is suddenly par
alyzed.
A diamond In constant use for cutting
cold glass lasts about three months. but
II used to cut hot glass, it would only
last for one day.
The voice Of woman Is audible In a
balloon at the height OF about two miles,
while that of man has never reached
higher than mile.
Two Woolrich tMe.) men made the
queerest horse trade recently on record.
The owner Of the animal swapped the
horse for IA ROSTERS.
Four hundred years ago only seven
metals were known. Now there are 81
80 of which have been discovered
within the present century.
Mahogany is now very generally sub
stituted for hickory in the manufacture
Of wagon wheels In France. it being
found cheaper and quite as durable.
The flow OF water over Niagara Falls
is estimated at $4,000 cubic feet per
second, which is equal to 1893, $50
gallons, weighing l6, ,48S, 27O pounds.
The royal crown OF Persia, which
dates back to remote ages, Ia in the
form OF pot Of flowers. surmounted
by an uncut ruby the size Of hens
egg.
Near the Caapian sea there are sew
eral "eternal fres," so called by tho
natives. where natural gas issues from
the ground and has been ON fire for
ages.
The expedition of Major Gibbons, to
CROSS Africa from Cape Town to Cairo,
Egypt, will have aluminium launches
that may be separated into sections for
carrying.
NJ. Victor, the French naturalist,
says that toad will live 28 months
completely embedded In plaster Of paris
poured on as liquid, and then allowed
to harden.
Paper artificial teeth are now made
in Germany. They are said to be not
brittle. TO retain their color, anj TO be
lighter than china teeth, and they do
not melt In the mouth.
The cylindrical bales Of cotton now
shipped from the United States to Liv-
erpool are pronounced great improve :
ment upon the fret specimens. and also
upon the old bale.
Cerosie, a new product extracted from
the scum rising on sugar cane juice, is
claimed by French chemist TO have the
properties Of ordinary beeswax. which
II resembles In appearance.
f6ince 1875, IA acts Of parliament
have been passed dealing with the sub
ject Of literary copyright in England
and the law is yet In very chaotic
and unsatisfactory condition.
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VINO sAe carllsta Are.

A number Of readers are curious 10
know what Is meant by the frequent
reference to the fear Of ''Carlist up
rising" In Spain. At the death OF
King Ferdinand Of Spain. In 1883, his
S-year-old daughter Isabella IL, cue.
cceded 70 the throne, though Carlos,
Ferdlnand's brother, claimed 70 DO on
titled to the honor under the salic law,
which provided that no female should
20 to the throne as long aa any male
descendant Of the King was living.
This law. however, had been revoked
by Ferdinand, who had no children at
the time, but six months after his death
daughter was born. and she became
queen to the exclusion Of Carlos. The
lattor's descendants, who are called
Cariists, have since persistently insist.
cd that, by right OF succession, the
throne belongs to them, and for over
30 years Spain has been subject to Car
list uprisinga. which have simply meant
number OF unsuccessful wars. tho do.
struction Of property. and general pub
lie unrest Tho Carlsts have found
their strength in what are called the
Basque provinces. dominated mostly
by the clergy, who believe in the divine
right OF kings and OF kingly success
sion. The inhabitants vi tho 5asque
region are largely shepherds and farm.
ers. They are good fighters. and have
been the main strength Of tho Carlist
forces. A strong sentiment In favor Of
q republic exists in the cities. whero
the people have been led TO inlepend-
ent views by education, reading and
travel. 1t Is unnecessary to say that be-
tween what arc called the Republicans
ard the Carlists there Is q strong anti.
pathy, for their aims aro radically diff.
ierent. In 1873 Spain was a republic.
and the people owe to that brief period
OF popular government many OF the lib
critics which they now enjoy. Les-
I lies Weekly.
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KILLED AND INJURED.
Electric Car struck ~ 1iEhtning at
pittsburg.


Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 2e.--During a
heavy thunder storm today lightning
struck q summer car on tho Second
avenue traction limo as II was passing
Greenwood avenue, and as a result one
passenger is dead, another will proba.
bly, die. and four others are badly hurt.
Dead--B. s. Feare. aged 20, we'll
known business man Of Hardwood.
Injured-Mrs. Sarah Munhall, skull
fractured, arm broken and hurt inter-
nally--will probably die; Eugene Mum
hall, her son, badly cut about head;
David Thomas, head and arm cut and
bruised; unknown foreigner, foot
crushed: james A. Butler, shocked.
The car, which contained about ID
passengers, was travelling at about s0-
mile rate when the bolt struck it, ex-
ploding the motors and setting fire to
the coach. The passengers were panic-
stricken, and made frantic efforts to es-
cape through the tightly.drawn canvas
sides.
Mr.. Feare, In jumping, alighted on
his head, crushing his skull in hor-
rihle manner. He lived but short
time. All the injured received their
injuries in attempting to jump before
the car came to q standstill.
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In all Sorts of Meaihsr.

He tried the best physlclans. but
without being benefited and has used
several specific rheumatic cures, but
was not helped. About one year and
six months ago he read In this paper OF
case somewhat similar to his which
was cured by Dr. Williams Pink Pills,
and concluded to try this Semedy.
After taking the first box no felt
somewhat better. and after using three
boxes. the pains entirely disappeared,
the dizziness left him, and no has now
for over year been entirely free from
all his former trouble and enjoys better
health than he has had since his boy
hood.
He is loud In his praises OF DIR. viii
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and
will gladly corroborate the above state
ments. His post Office address is lo-
renzo Neeley. Horton, jackson County.
Michigan.
All the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to tho blood and
restore shattered nerves are contained,
in condensed form, in DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. All drug
gistH sell them.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

Ferns and other delicate greens
grouped here and there on brackets and
tables win give daintiness and cool
ness to any room more effective than
the most elaborate Of summer furni-
ture. These ferns and small pots Of
delicate green's may be kept attractive
and fresh By planting them in tin
pan purchased to fit glass bowl. The
pan should be well perforated before
the earth 10 put into it. and the ferns
planted. They must be kept moist to
keep them In a thrifty condition, and
perfect drainage will be necessary to
carry OF the surplus moisture and keep
the soil from soufing. With an occa-
sionai securing the pan may be kept
perfectly bright. and when placed in
side the glass bowl the tin will sparkle
like silver. The glistening bowl and
fresh greens are not only suitable for
the dining table, where they are usual
~ found. but for ornamenting any
ether room.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

The ST. Gothard Railway Company,
ia Switzerland and Italy report very
satisfactory results from the use Of
steal eleepers on their lines. In 1882,
when the road was opened, it was laid
with wood sleepers. but as these have
had to DO replaced. Ii has been done
with steel instead. and at the present
tilne 10 per cent Of the road is laid on
steel ties. The sleepers weigh 1853
pounds each, are S.S5 feet long, The
cost. when new, with attachments, is
&i.a5. whlch, allowing for the value Of
the cid material and the cost of laying.
il reduced to sl.62 per sleeper, which
Is saving Of z per cent over wood
aIeepeys. The line is heavy one, and
kbe trains are hauled at express speed.
The engines weigh 100 tons each. The
eost Of steel ties in the end is less than
that Of wood In tunnels, wooden ties
are preferred, as they are not liable to
rust. bat in other places the deteriora-
tion due to rust is absolutely insignifi-
Oaiit.
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LAST 70 LEAVE cuBA.
All of Skaters Army, Including the
General. sail From Santiago.

= - " HhAhtoFre army AuctuutnE tuN
General. saii FROM santiago.
Washington. Aug. s7.--The last oi
Skaters army will sail nom Cuba to-
morrow. The following dispatch was
received at the war department lats
this afternoon:
Santiago. via Hayti, Aug. a7.--Ad.
1utant- General, U. S. A., Washington;
Command all embarked except detach-
ment of recruits Of the First Illinois
volunteer infantry, and part Of the
Ninth Massachusetts, volunteer inian.
try, all Of which will embark tmofrow
morning on transports now here. Gen.
eral Butt, with the First Illinois, on
the Berlin, and the Berkshire with SOC
convalescents. leave this morning foi
Montauk Point. leave with head
quarters and one company Of the First
infantry on the Mexico by noon today.
Instructions about the 0rizaba pro.
ceeding 20 MontauR Point just received.
The Allegheny left yesterday with the
Ninth Massachusetts, on board. The
Unionist, having on board one company
of the, First Illinois and private horses,
leaves today. The Saratoga, with Lieu
tenant Freedman and $50 OF the Fifth
infantry, arrived this morning; SOC
more are expected on the Kniokerbcck.
or in two or three hours.
"SHAFTER, Maior-General.
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NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON,
VIII BE Kept Intact Pending Conciu-
sion Of Peace Negotiations.

WIN BE Kept Intact Pending Conclu-
sion Of Peace Negotiations.
New York, Aug. a7.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Acting Secretary Allen said in an in
terview that there is no intention on
the part Of the government TO diminish
the fighting strength Of the North At
iantic squadron until peace has actual
ly been declared. For tho present and
pending the conclusion OF peace negoti-
ations, the squadron under command
Of Rear-Admiral Sampson will be kept
intact. with view of meeting any
emergency that may arise.
Mr.. Allen added that much time
and money had been expended in the
assembling of formidable fleet OF war
ships. and it would not be judicious to
diEband or scatter that fleet premature.
ly. The various ships viii be sent to
the several navy-yards to receive such
repairs as they may need, but they
will be continued in commission and
prepared for immediate service.
Mr.. Allen says there have been no
requests from the people Of the Pacific
coast for the return Of the battle-ship
Oregon. 1t is possible that she may at
some future time return to the Pacific
station, but for the present shc will
remain with the Atlantic squadron.
Pending the conclusion Of peace ne.
gotiations. those officers who partici-
pated in the war will be given leave Of
absence when circumstances will per.
NIT. The vessels of the feet will not
be sent out Of the country on special or
nthar servica
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promotion for phiIIppIns rish.er.

Washington. Aug. 26.--The presi
dent has called upon General Merritt,
commanding the military forces at
Manila, for his recommendation re-
garding the operations that resulted
in the surrender Of the capital OF the
Philippines. 1t is the presidents pur-
pose to promote the officers who rem
dered conspicuously meritorious services
in the land fighting at Manila. just az
was done In the case Of the gallant
officers at Santiago
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

Tho attention Of the public Is called
TO the professional work Of Df. T. ii.
White, No, a7ik Morrison street.
Portland. Or. His electrical appli-
ances arc the most modern, and his
crown and bridge work 10 Of such artis.
ito form aud finish, that his patients
are delighted not only with the looks.
but with tho comfort they receive from
tho use OF such artificial work. All
operations arc painless under his meth
DDS. SEQ that your teeth AFRO properly
Jared for and that by Hkillful dentist.
There Is no need to suffer tho disc0n.
forts Of broken-down and stained teeth
when they can bo made useful aud
pleasant to look upon without pain.
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eLuNDERs OF ALGER.
London Times Offers Some Suggestions
Regarding American Politics.

London Times Offers Some Suggestions
Regarding American Politics.
London, Aug. 26.-Diseussing the
rumor that Secretary Of War Alger will
take refuge in the senate to escape re.
sponsibility for his blunders in the war
Office and that Senator Mcmillan will
become ambassador in London, the
Times expresses the opinion that If
America becomes colonizing power,
she will be compelled to abandon this
fiuctuating style Of administration in
favor of trained civil and military ad-
ministrators, not likely to removal with
each presidential change, and not too
dependent upon politics for their selec-
tion and promotion. twill be equally
impoitan to cultivate permanence in
diplomatic representation abroad.
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CAPTURED FROM SPANISH.
Twenty-Five Thousand Arms and MIL
lions of Rounds of Ammunition.

Twenty-Five Thousand Arms and MIL
lions of Rounds Of Ammunition.
Washington, Aug. 26. - General
Flagler, chief Of the ordnance bureau
has received further reports from the
officers in charge Of the captured Span
ish arms at Santiago. They show that
the number taken will be about 25, 600
with several million" rounds of am
munition, the exact number not stated.
The reports say that these arms are
Mausers and Remingtons, and for the
most part are In bad condition, rusty
and badly kept. The arms will be sent
to New York and Springfield, to be
cleaned up and examined critically.
Ordnance officers say that IL they can
be put in proper condition they will
be made use Of by the army.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

Utica, N. Y, Aug. 2e,-As the re-.
suit of a furious storm which swept
over the region north OF Utica this
afternoon, over $500. 900 worth OF dam
age was done to property. In Deer
field. $40, 900 damage was done to farm
property, and every bridge on the high
ways north, east and west Of the place
we're carried away by the swollen
streams. A washout In the canal
bank occurred near Rome as a result Of
the storm. Several sections OF rail-
way roadbed were washed out, and sew.
eral railroad bridges carried away.
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ORDERS ISSUED.
mastering Out Iras Finally Been Ne.
cided On.

Mustering Out Has Finally Been De-
cided On.
Washington, Aug. s8.--Orders have
been issued for the mastering out Of
the following regiments: First Yer
mont, First Maine, Fifty-second Iowa,
Sixth Pennsylvania, Fifth Indiana,
Second New York. Second Nebraska and
One Hundred and Fifty-seventh In
diana, all volunteer infantry.
One battery Ohio light artillery,
First Illinois volunteer cavalry, bat.
teries A and B, of the Georgia artillery.
Twenty-ieghth Indiana light battery,
and the New York and Pennsylvania
cavalry troops now in Porto Rico.
Other orders to muster out troops will
be announced as soon as definite dc.
cision is reached.
The Porto Rican cavalry TO be mus.
tered out comprises troops A and Q,
New York; Philadelphia city troop.
Sheridan troops and Governors troop,
of Pennsylvania.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

The London County Council has re.
ceived petition bearing many promi-
nent names In favor Of municipal
opera house. supported by local taxa
tion. The petitioners assert that It
will be possible for the council by an
annual financial grant Of moderate
amount to establish permanent opera
house, where music of the best can be
brought within tho reach OF the people,
where encouragement can be offered to
young artists to pursue the highest
paths Of their profession, and whero
the development Of native opcIatic art
can be promoted. Trey cite the expert
ence Of important Continental towns.
where some such scheme has proved
successful
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01
settlement of war ClaIms.

Salem, Aug. 27.-Goyernor Lord to-
day received, concurred in and signed
Joint memorial to congress, urging
prompt and final legislation for the
settlement of the war claims Of Ore.
gon, California and Nevada. accruine
by reason Of the "costs. charges and
expenses incurred by them from 1851
to 1855, for the defense Of the Union. >
The document contains a full, yet
concise history Of the steps heretofore
taken by the states to have the greal
public claims settled, and was signec
By Governors Budd, Of California, ant
GadIer. OF Nevada.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

Tho United estates government ID
making great efforts by scientific pFopa-
cation 10 rostock the coast waters al
Maine with lobsters, says q Bangor dIs-
patch III tho New York Sun. Tho
United States sish commissioners
schooner Grampus. which haa boon at
work along the coast for several months,
has collected l,7bO soed lobstors from
which 100000 900 eggs have beon OBJ.
tained and hatched out nj Gloucester,
Mass. OF those fry about B,oo0,000
have been released In Caeco buy and
others are 10 bo distributed at various
places from Portland eastward.
The fly are very small, but through
tho thin and transparent she'll oan he
seen tho perfectly formed lobster with
the eyes especially prominent. Com
stant changes OF water are necessary to
keep them alive II Ii likely that a
lobster hatchery will soon DO estab.
lishcd on the Mainercoasl, and boiorc
many years these shollfsh will be aa
plentiful and cheap as ever they were.
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RArloNs FOR cuBANs.
shirIoad OF Provisions for the starving
People Of the Island.

shirIoad OF Provisions for the starving
People Of the Island.
Washington, Aug. ~. The Comal
sailed from Tampa to Havana today
with 10000 government rations for
distribution to the starving people OF
Cuba. These rations will be distrib-
uted by Lieutenant A. d. Niskern, un-
der the direction of Captain Lotus
Niles, of the artillery. in conformity
with the orders Of the president and
secretary OF war. Supplies will be fur
nished to other provinces in the island
under the direction Of officers Of the
army as the emergency demands.
1t has been learned that there will
be no difficulty regarding the entry Of
the supply vessels to Cuban ports or
their distribution under the direction
Of United States officers. 1t is said
that the Spanish authorities in Cuba
are glad to have the provisions sent in.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01
Chronic Rheumatism.


Ffoni the NdaatftoE Nes1s, JacksoN, M8oh
The subject Of this sketch IL 80 years
Of age, and actively engaged in farm.
ing. When II years old hc hurt his
shoulder and o few years after com {.
menced 10 have rheumatic pains In 1t.
On taking elight cold or the the Vast
strain, sometimes without any aypar.
ent cause whatever, the trouble could
start and lie would suffer tta most
excruciating pains.
He suffered for over 80 gears, and the
last decade has suffered so much that
he was unable to do any work. 10
this the frequent occurrences Of dizsy
spells were added, making him almost
a helpless invalid.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01
Minea win Be Removsd.

Washington, Aug. 20. Negotiations
have been opened through diplomatic
channels by which 1t Is expected that
the Spanish government will cooperate
with the authorities here in the re-
moval Of the mines and torpedoes in
Havana harbor before the military COM
mission assembled there, the naval
authorities believing this to be a
proper precaution before any of our
naval vessels enter the harbor with the
commissioners
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

Havana. Aug. 81. = The British
steamer Bayan, from Jamaica, arrivel
at Cienfuegos today with 900 tons oil
provisions for the Spanish army. The
steamer Clinton. with Miss Clara Bar
ton. Of the American Red Cross So
ciety. has also arrived with provisions
for the society.
Reports from Pinar del Rio say that
the suspension of hostilities comes
agreeably to the insurgents.s as they
were entirely without clothing. and
were obliged to divide in small groups,
1t being impossible to find provisions
fnr all
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

New York, Aug. s8. "A Herald spe-
cial from Santiago says the entire
clergy, from Archbishop Creepo down,
has sent to Customs Collector Donaldson
a regular monthly impress" for pay
ment Of their salaries, rs was the GUS
tom under the Spanish regime. The
archbisbop's salary Is s12,00 Donald
son was also presented with claims
from the professors Of schools, police
and other bodies. instructions have
been asked from Washington.
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A Paris sensatIon.

London, Ang. 28.--The Paris CORE
spondent Of the Daily Chronicle says:
A sensation has been created in the
American colony by beautiful and
wealthy California lady, always de-
scribed as vicomtesse de Henriot,
jumping from a second-fioor window
in the Rue Blanche to the pavement,
sustaining terrible injuries. There is
no hope Of her recovery. The opera.
tion Of trepanning will be performed to-
nivhk
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Limo Of Transports.

Washington, Aug. ~. = Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn. Of the war de-
parsment, is contemplating tho estab-
lishment Of line Of transports from
New York to Havana, Santiago, Ponce
and return. 1t 10 expected that the
line will be ready for operation next
week. Havana will not ne on the
route at present, but as soon as that
port is open the war departments line
of transports will touch there. The
new transports will have scheduled
8 ia and child. and f)aveV (J,sR K "a q
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

Thompson Springs. Utah, Aug. "a.
-B. =. Graves, prominent stock
man, of this county, was shot and In
stantIy killed yesterday by Del Weant.
The men had some difference regarding
the ownership Of property. They met
yesterday at Bargard's ranch, and after
a few words winchesters were brought
into use, and Graves was shot and in.
stantly killed.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1898-09-01

Fall River, Mass, Aug. 81. Notices
were posted today at the Merchants
Manufacturing Company of a two
weeks shutdown, which will stop 49,
600 spindIes and cause the enforced
idleness Of 400 men.