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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09
s1,954 70

Less than half Of this sum has been
paid in. 1t is probable that the Sec
retary will soon call for all unpaid sub
scriptions. About S40O has already
been expended.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09

Willis Pratt. son of Mr. and Mrs.
r. II. Pratt. arrived home on Thurs
day night after stay of two years
and more in South Africa During
that time Mr.. Pratt was in the employ
in the gold fields.
He has been at work on a property
about eight miles out of johannesburg.
but is by no means in love with the
country, although aside from the hor-
rible dust storms the climate is pleas
ant. He says that South Africa is
now suffering the natural reaction of
a boom. Not twenty per cent. of the
gold mines are paying. AS to the dia-
mond mines at Kimberly the residents
of Johannesburg know little more
about them than we know in America.
Three years ago Mr.. Pratt says there
were great opportunities for a young
man with a few thousand dollars capi-
tai when investments could have been
made that would have realized well.
Now he considers that the opening for
the average person is not particular
ly bright. People are leaving the re-
gion in great numbers and the fact
that salaries are being reduced at the
mines is Significant of the general
slump.
WAGES HAVE BEEN HIGH.
Up to this time wages have been
very high, a common mechanic receiv-
| ing a pound a day, while salaries of
skilled workmen were large in propor-
tion.
The living rates, however. in mere
necessities of life, are at least fifty
per cent. higher than here. the cheap
est boarding houses not receiving less
than six pounds per month.
AS to the Beers Mr.. Pratt says there
will never be much progress while they
occupy the principal part of the re-
gion as they are conservative to the
last degree, being content to secure a
mere living and to be left in peace.
They exist upon their farms where but
little is raised, and add to the modest
income by carriage for the mines. No
native garden produce or fruit is seen;
all must be brought into the country.
Great feeling exists between the
Americans and the English as all the
high salaried positions are held by the
former. The Englishman seems to be
unable to comprehend why it is that
| q
out to the gold fields and Immediately
find a responsible position. Most OF
the skilled managers and operators In
the mines are young men from Call
fornia and other western states where
they have had practical experience ir
mining. Ninety per cent. of the mer
in these positions are Americans.
WILL REMAIN HERE.
Mr.. Pratt and Mr.. George Mair re-
turned together and will soon enter thu
employ of the General Electric com
; pany whose headquarters are a
Schenectady. They believe that jus
as good opportunities for skilled elec
trcians are to be found in this coun
try as in South Africa under presen
conditions with the advantages to b.
gained at home to be also considered.
Johannesburg, however, has NOR
electrical appliances In every shap
and form than any other place on tn
? | globe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09

NJ. A. Friedlander & Co. will close
their store at .. m. every day during
this month. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09
A Particularly Mica
MAHOGANY PIANO
Very Neat

case and beautiful finish, can be
purchased on the easy payments Of
SIS down and $40 per month for
$3.50. You will be surprised when
you see this Piano. 1t is equal to
any that the agent who carts them
about on trial would charge $3.50
for. You know it costs money to
peddle Pianos, besides they are
never new when you get them.
There is a class of trade that buy in
! business-like manner and it is
his class that we want to have eX-
anime Our Pianos.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09

steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. F. & M. T. Howley .2s1 wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09
FIVE Dollars FOR
WRITING A letter

In order to introduce
my new line of Kimball
Pianos and organs I will
pay FIVE DOLLARS to
any one who will send
me the name of any par
ty who will buy a piano
or organ of me.
This will be paid when
first payment is made on
the instrument and to
the first one who sends
me the name. If you
know of a neighbor who
talks of getting one send
the name in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09

Recorder of Deeds Benner at Allen
town yesterday morning filed a mort
gage for s125, 900 given by the Catasauqua
and Fogelsville railrDad TO the Pennsyl-
vania company for the Insurance of
Lives and Granting Of Annuities, of Phil
adelphia. The railroad company was
compelled under the new war tax to
afix s67 In stamps on the mortgage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09

The department of internal revenue, at
Washington, has notified A. J. Fortior,
chief clerk at the orphans court, Of Phil
adelphia, that a ten-cent revenue stamp
must be placed on every marriage certif-
icate. Up to date no such order has been
served on Clerk of the Courts r. p Dam
icls. who deals out the marriage licenses
in this county.
Register Of Wills Koch and Charles
Wirth, of Cedar avenue. will leave this
morning for a trip that will include Har-
rsburg, Camp Alger and Baltimore.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09
RELIEF ASSOCIATION FINANCES.

One SUBSCRIPTION of 800 u RECEIVED
from "a Friend.'
The secretary Of the Soldiers Relief
association yesterday issued the fol-
lowing financial statement:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-09

Key West. Mr.. Horns is the elder son
of Rev. Richard Horns, of this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Is silver tho Farmers Friend"

An interesting tablo has been pre-
pared showing how wheat began in
September, 1896, to riso i'll price, be-
ginning at 61.2 cents bushol and rs.
cending to so cents in October, to o., Z
cents i'll March, 1897, to 90 cents III
August and $l.03 on Sept /, 1891
Parallel with this limo of figures is am
other limo showing how silver began at
67.2 cents per ounce on Sept. l, 1896,
and fell steadily, while wheat was ris-
ing, getting by August, 1897, to 81.
cents per ounce and by Sept. /, 1897,
to 51.2 cents per ounce. Tho moral OF
the parallel is that wheat is not tied to
silver any more than to gold. If we had
been on tho silver basis from Septem-
her, 1896, to September, 1897. tho rise
in tho price of wheat duo to scarcity
would have been nullitied to some ex-
tent by tho fall of the value of the
white dollar received in payment for it,
AS it was, tho farmer III September,
1897, got $l.03 per bushel in gold, on
$206 according to Mr.. Bryan.
more Sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
- $500
Retire the Grecnbacksi

One Of the subcommittees OF the
monetary commission now sitting in
Washington will investigate the several
classes of United States notes with n
view of devising plan for the retire.
ment of the greenhacks without causing
q contraction or other disturbance of
tho currency.
This Is one Of the most important
subjects that the commission will have
to deal with, 1t has engaged the atten'
ton of our best financicrs for many
years past, including several secretaries
of the treasury, and it is the unanimous
opinion of those best qualified to judge
that the greenbacks should be retired
AT the timo they were issued it never
entered tho mind Of any person that
they were to remain permanently out
standing. The fact that they were on
their face government promises to pay
was construed as meaning that they
were to be redeemed and retired when
they had served their purpose ut tho
earliest convenience of the governments
This process Of redemption and retire
ltlOIlb bSSStl SOlIl uliS1 tuS "1A, Wv Az
was stopped by congress and n law was
passed that when redeemed they should
be reiSSued From that time to the pres,
ent they have been n trouble breeding
factor in our currency system, con-
slant source Of anxiety to every secre-
tary of the treasury and disturbing
element in business, They should be
retired
No doubt Secretary Gage will recon-
mend this in his first annual report of
congress, and he may suggest definite
plan for accomplishing it. Between his
plan and tho one tho monetary commits
sion will offer congress will have no
difficulty in formulating ono that will
be safe and feasible and that can be car
ried out without causing any disturb
ance in our currency system. Indian
apolis Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
HOLLANDALE.

To The Iowa County Democrat.
Mr.. II. Shenan and family visited
with relatives at Ridgeway the fore
part of the week.
Mr.. Tommie Short returned to his
home in Colorado, after brief visit
with his parents and friends in this
vicinity. Tom has been absent for
over ten years, and said he found q
great many changes around his old
home, and all changes of improve
ment. He also said, that where now
stands our thriving little burg stood
one railroad shanty. His many
friends here We're also pleased to
learn of his prosperity in the far
west, As he is u thrifty business man,
and Deputy Sheriff of Colorado
Springs.
Miss Annie Mccain came up from
Frceport, ILL.,, Friday evening for u
brief visit with relatives here.
Quite number from this vicinity
attended the party given by Miss
Katie Brew at her home near Blanch-
arville Friday evening.
Quite number of our residents are
on the sick list this week lagrippe.
Mess. j. Leavitt, Z. j. Mosher and
A. Is. Hamilton took Il trip to Blanch-
ardville, Sunday.
MIR. Attic Mosher and sister, Miss
Matte, returned to their home near
Mineral Point, after pleasant visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. f.. j. Mosher, OF
this place.
c. T. Corey took a business trip to
Blanchardville, Saturday.
Chas. Holte and John Mediation
took trip to Mineral Point, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. j, Moshcr trans
acted business at Blanchardvillc on
Monday.
Born to Mr.. and Peter Morgan, on
Monday, Jan. 10, a lovely ten pound
baby girl. Mother and child doing
nicely and Pete treating his many
congratulations white.
A. Il. Hamilton has completed fill
ing his ice house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

W. NJ. Repine, editor Tislilwa, H.,
"Chief" says: I'VE won't keep
house without DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. Experimental with many
others, but never got the true remedy
until we used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. No other remedy can take its
place in our home, as in it we have a
certain and sure cure for Coughs,
Colds, Whooping Cough, etc. 1t Is
idle to experiment with other remedies
even if they are urged on you as just
as good as DR.. Kings, New Discovery.
They are not as good because this
remedy has a record Of cures and
besides is guaranteed. 1t never fails
to satisfy. Trial bottles free at W. H.
Prideaux Drug Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Newspaper Advertising

In the United States. a book of two
hundred pages, containing a catalogue
of about six thousand newspapers, be-
ing all that are credited by the Ameri-
can Newspaper Directory December
edition for 1897 with having regular
issues of 1000 copies or more. Also
separate State maps OF each and every
State of the American Union, naming
those towns only in which there are
issued newspapers having more than
1000 circulation. The book issued
December 10, 1917 will be sent post
age paid, to any address, on receipt
of one dollar. Address the George
=. Rowell Advertising Co., 10 Spruce
St. New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Good Farm for Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale his
farm of l55 acres, in the town of Lin
den, y miles northwest of the city of
Mineral Point, on the Mihlin road.
Ninety acres under cultivation, most
ly in clover and timothy. Good
young orchard of various kinds of
fruit. Eight running springs on the
place. A very desirable farm for IL
hustling young man. Will be sold at
a reasonable price.
GEORGE TURA SHEER
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Fine Farm for Sale.

My farm of 200 acres, with privi-
lege of 80 acres more, in the town of
Kendall. Highly improved, good
orchard, good buildings, we'll watered !,
every convenience. First class for
stock and grain. Price low: terms
easy. Must be sold by the first Of
March. Farm is / miles west Of
Calamine and miles east of Belmont.
Inquire of +. c. Fielder, at The Dem
ocrat office, or of the proprietor
Andrew Mari, on the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Dell Creek Farmers Club.

| The secretary stated his purpose to
take little trip, not the light fantas-
tic, where one keeps tripping all night
and gets nowhere, but a go as you
please and stop when you get ready
holiday trip. The club offered to pay
his expenses outward but would not
give a penny towards his return. We
will pay the fares of several Of our
members if they will give bond not to
return. Though the worst of us
on Dell Creek would be called good in
any other locality but here of course
suffer by comparison.
We stopped awhile at Reedsburg, to
up We sell our potatoes there and
would be sorry to have anyone take
the place away. This is wonderful
town for eggs and potatoes. They
are shipped in the regular way and
not kept on hand for unpopular
speakers and actors. They have
electric lights and waterworks but we
do not see what they need OF them,
they have sun and moon nearly as
big as we have on Dell Creek and
the Baraboo River runs right through
town. 1t is a hustling farmers town,
and will do well as long as this club
stands by it. Its newer business
blocks are red brick. They thought
best to use red brick to start with as
this club might go in any day and
paint the town red.
We asked the boss at the depot to
flag the train, but he told us that II a
member OF this club held up thumb
1t would stop all right. We entered
the smoker, but left 1t for fear of our
New Years resolutions. They are
brittle and the iostlings of a smoking
car have spoiled them SO often that
we thought best to take no chances.
We understand that the railway com
pany is not responsible for resolu-
tions lost or broken on its trains.
We asked the conductor to hold the
train awhile and come out AMI see our
corn crop or Dell Creek. but he must
have misunderstood for he said some
thing that meant git move on We.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
For Sale or Rent.

The undersigned offers for sale or
rent, a small farm Of % acres;
situated in the town Of Waldwick.
house, stable and good spring on the
place. For particulars inquire Of
James Hutchinson & Sons, or John
Gallagher. ANN MANNING.
Dec. 8, 1897.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.

Trains depart from and arrive at
Mineral Point as follows
DEPART ARRIVE
Mail and Express 60 n. m. 4 30 p, M.
Through Mail and Ex,. > 90 y. m, II - D. m
Freight Accumulation G5 II. m. 80 y. m
Fast Freight. 30 y. m. 81 05 II. M
Passengers for Shullsburg make
close connections on either the 9:0j a.
m. freight or the $3.50 p. m. freight.
Passengers for Platteville make
close connections on the $3.50 p. IN.
freight.
N IT CNoIy rant
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
A Great Find.

Lady Of tho House Ito servant girl
applying for situation) You were In
the service Of my friend, Baroness K.
Why were you sent away?
Seryant-Please, ma'am. for listen
Ing at the doors.
Lady--Ah. then will take you, only
you must promise to tell me all you
heard. - London Fun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, o.,
says, "After two doctors gave up
my boy to die, | saved him from
Group by using One Minute Cough
Cure" 1t is the quickest and most
certain remedy for coughs, colds and
all throat troubles. w. II. PrideauX.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
n. II. SNOW, Agent.
letter. Salt Rheum and Eczema.

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. 25 cts. per box.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
DODGEVlLLE.
The Chronicle.

The Chronicle.
A special Farmers Institute will
be held in the village of Ridgeway,
from the LIST to the Bird of February
Further particulars hereafter.
Mrs. +. G. Wehmeyer, nee Miss
Lena Rogers, formerly of this city,
but now residing at Winthrop, Wash,
returned here last week from her far
away northwestern home for a visit
among her many friends.
Prop. Fred Kelly, of the state uni
versity, where he occupies the chair of
Professor of Languages, spent the va
cation among his friends at home at
Laxey, in the town of Linden.
The Sun
Judge jerks first official act as
county Judge was the appointment of
Judge w. II. Thomas as court clerk
and register. This appointment will
meet the hearty approval of the public
generally. Mr.. Thomas occupied the
same position under Judge Mcllhon.
He is good penman, and excellent
clerk-careful and painstaking- is
thoroughly acquainted with the duties
of the Office and never made but one
mistake in his life, namely when he
decided to be bachelor.
w. ]. Tomlin has been appointed
postmaster at Waldwick. to succeed
J. C. Pile, resigned. Mr.. Pile will
make Dodgeville his future home. He
will engage in business with j. IL.
Stephenson. Mr.. Pile is pleasant
gentleman, of good business ability,
and we are glad to learn of his inten-
ton to locate among us.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa,
Dec. 8, 1897

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa.
says: My child is worth millions to
me; yet | would have lost her BY
Group had | not invested twenty-five
cents in a bottle of One Minute
Cough cure. It cures coughs, colds
and all throat and lung roub IS
w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Dr. Cady,s Condition Powders, are

just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package.
Sold at Viyian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the late David Jacko, de-
ceased, will please call at my office
delay and settle the same.
X. j. PENHALLEGoN,
9m3 Administrators
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
BUSINESS CARDS.
-PHYSICI-ANS.
DIR. CHAS. ROSS.

- RApuATE RUSH MEDICAL Coil.EGE, and
N late Resident Physician and Surgeon TO
Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago.
Especial attention given To Chronic sur
gical diseases Asthma, Bronchitis, Con,
sumption, Rheumatism, Diabetes, and
Bright's Disease, Chronic diseases OF the
liver, Kidney, lungs, nerves and Skin =,
Chronic Diseases OF Women and Children
Indigestion and diseases of the stomach and
tntestinCS u specially.
Practice limited to office practice ant
chronic diseases, No night calls. Hours, 10
To - II. m. except Sundays; also from To
p. m. Saturdays.
Office over Gundrv & Grav's,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
The Place to Lsuy.

J. A. Spratler, being one of the
Oldest grocery men in Mineral Point,
knows just what his customers want,
He carries the very best goods, and
sells at the lowest prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
McLoughlin's Coffee,

AT just half of former price. Try it.
At Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
For Rent.

Il the residence Of Miss Strong,
s7eral large pleasant rooms for
ssu.skeeping. Very convenient. Rent
vasorable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Try Some

OF that fine Sorghum only Doc per gal
lon at Gales Cash Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Receiving Daily!

During the Holidays-Fresh Oysters
at Hendra Brothers for sale in cans
or by the quart
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
Forward 1898.

Call at the Palace Cash Grocery Of
Brewer & Penhallegon, where you will find
the choicest of family groceries, fine china
glassware, and everything in the line of gen
eral merchandise, They are always pleased
to have their friends call and are always pre-
pared to give them the best goods the mar
kets afford, They sell at reasonable prices
and are determined to keep fully abreast with
the times in their line of business A visit
to their new store will convince you of the
truth of the statement Come and see.
Mineral , ."'" .: ~..''"'" B. & p.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
VIM. EASTMAN. NJ. d.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon, Mineral Point
Wis. Office IN Lenahan's block, opposite
First National bank alv
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
DR.. s. 7. DEAH0FE,
Sturgeon for G. NJ. & ST. p. RyJ

PHYSICIAN md Surgeon, Mineral Point,
i Wis, Office over Miss Prestons mil
linery store. Diseases Of the Eye ana Ear u
specially.
Calls by day or night answered promptly,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
ADOLPH D. WALLACE

DR0PRlETOR OF tho Wallace Shaving
1 parlor, Is prepared to do anything IN the
barber profession, Ladies' hair dressing y
speciality, In H. J., Engel's old stand, Min
crnl Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
r.. II. CLARKE. NJ. D.,

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon Graduate Rush
L Medical College, 1891. Especial ntten-
such as catarrh of the Inose throat, bron-
chial tubes lungs and stomach. All medical
and surgical diseases ~ women aud children.
Chronic skin and vencral discusses All ncr-
given 10 all abstetricnl calls IN both city and
country. All Office work strictly cash.
Night calls received from Office, located In
the old Dir, Tallman stand on High ST., Min
eral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13
B.A R BER
CHAS. VIM.

DARBER SllOp-Old stand, now shop, High
ID street, under Martin 4 Tonys store.
Tonsorlal work done In tho latest styles of
the art, Satisfaction guaranteed call,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13

JOHN II. VIVIAN, NJ. D. srANsMoRE VIVIAN, NJ, ~.
VIVIAN a son,
physicians and Surgeons Mineral Point,
/ Wis. Office In Vivinns drug store. "a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13

9nl;3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-01-13

GEORGE THRA SHEER