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

When the Democratic state cOnven-
ton of this year reatiirmed the Chica-
90 platform, The Democrat said that
such action would handicap every
Democratic candidate for Office in
Wisconsin. The action was taken by
the convention after due delibcration,
and in spite of the protests and warn
ings of the Gold Democratic press and
Gold Democratic leaders everywhere,
and after an educational experience
Of two years, which has fully rcfuted
the absurd claims of the men who
dominated the Democratic party and
controlled its policy in 1896. IL Is
established beyond cavil that in 1906
very many strong, deserving candi-
dates for local offices went down TO
defeat under the crushing load that
had been placed upon them. Whether
this will again prove true Is II ques-
tion which will be demonstrated by
the result Mt the polls on Nov. Sth.
There IL probably no place In Wiscon-
son, where II stronger test case will be
made than in Iowa county. Here the
regular Democrats have an exception
ally strong ticket In the licld-men
who have served their party and the
state with credit and fidelity. The
candidate for member of assembly +,
Hon. j. Montgomery Smith, is n rec
ognizod leader among Democrats of
Wisconsin, and of him The Democrat
has, time and again, spoken words of
the highest compensation -- words
known by everyone to be true. All of
which we chccrfully rcahirm Mt this
time, knowing that he has stood
the ,Dctlcrsoninn test of honesty and
capablity in the discharge of every
public trust. Other exceptionally
strong candidates on the ticket are
Mr.. T.. G.. Ficdler for district attorney,
a deserving and capable lawyer, who
II elected we believe would properly
guard the interests OF the county; and
the candidate for sheriff, Mr.. G.. w,
Holmes, who Us " man and u citizen
IL most worthy, and we'll qualified for
the office to which he aspircs, and is
we'll deserving of support. These men
are our townsmen and are fully idcn-
titled with Mineral Points business
life and interests, and We have no de-
sire to withhold from them ut this
time the need of praise that is their
due. Personally, their success is
always highly gratifying to MS. That
such mon should stand in danger
of defeat IN n county that gave
n Democratic majority in 1892 clearly
shows that those who are controlling
Democratic party policies mt present
are wrong and that the world knows
that they are wrong. We hold, that
the late state convention sinncd
against light and knowledge" and
ON those who have forced upon the
Democrats of Wisconsin undemo-
cratic and revolutionary principles
must rest the blame for the divided
state, and consequent weakness, of
Democracy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
Crist-k esslcr.

Married, at the residence of the
brides uncle, in Dodgeville, Oct. 10,
1898, Mr.. Nathan Crist to Miss Mary
G. Kesser, both of Mineral Point.
The service was performed by Rev.
VIM. Atkinson. after which the guests
participated in an excellent dinner.
The happy couple left on the train
for Boscobel where they will remain
few days with friends before return
ing to their future home in Mineral
Point. We wish them every blessing.
The Sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
rage.

G. G. Eaton, in his newspaper, The
Columbus Democrat, gives an inter-
esting article upon the street fair, re-
Gently held In that city. The article
il finely illustrated with half-tone en-
cravings, OF scenes upon the streets
during the progress OF the fair. 1t Is
piece Of journalistic enterprise de-
serving OF high commentator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
NEW USES FOR MONEY ORDERS

Postal money orders may now be
drawn upon the Office at which they are
issued. This ruling has been made
by the Postmaster General 80 that
money orders may be applied for such
practical uses M the following:
|. AS II savings bank, Mt places whore
banks are not In operation, when persons dc
sire TO temporarily deposit funds for safe
keeping. Orders may be drawn In their
favor, the amounts OF which will be refunded
on demand; or tho order mny be endorsed Ia
another person, NJ any time, and payment
will DO made 10 the cndorsco, on presentation
OF the order. II lost, duplicates will DO liz
sued without cost,
2. 10 pny bills OF trudesmcn, etc, IN n
matter OF convenience TO persons who have
no bank account and are therefore unable to
draw checks.
,. In settlement OF accounts. nj small
expense, between persons who reside ut dis
tant points The farmer, for example, who
is indebted to another residing sny ten miles
distant, may obtain nj the village Post ONCE
an order payable tn the individual to whom
he IL indebted. which the latter will receive
through the person who procurcs and de-
llvers the mil for the nolghborhood The
expense and time required for u personal
visit are avoIded tho cost IL but II trlne;
tho payment may DO regarded ny absolutely
snfo.
4. In cities, for the payment OF gns bills;
for settlement of dues to all kinds OF orgnnl
zations, etc. u money order may be ordInnr-
lily procured nnd sent the pnyeo without loss
OF time. md nj II cost less than street car
furp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
Ellis 3. Usher, In bis pape

Ellis B. Usher, In his paper, The
Lacrosse Chronicle, says:
There are many Democrats who tell one
that the Gold Democrats nre nll back In
line and they sny-"See John Maggie ana
Nicman, and" and then they begin TO halt,
They nrc not entirely delighted with the
lineup OF these two. Neithcr OF them have
takcnback anything that he said two ycars
ago and neither preicnds TO be u believer IN
the Chicago platform now
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

For broken surfaces, sores, insect
bites, burns, skin diseases and
especially piles their is no reliable
remedy, DcWitt's Witch Hazel Salvc.
When YOU call for Dew tits don
accept countefcits or frauds. You
will not be disappointed with De,
Wits Witch Hazel Salvc. w. II.
PrideauN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

In politics, it is by no means certain
that the victory achieved in 1896 for
the gold standard and sound money
can be maintained in 1898 without a
struggle. Wisconsin is known far
and wide as a pronounced, uncom-
promising sound money state. Let
this good reputation be well sustained.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
SIDES WITH THE PREACHER.

7. W. bishop, In V0Iga 5. OAK.
Tribune says.
We gnther from the Times that the Meth
odist preacher ut washington, Rev. Mcclure,
has got himself dlslIkcd because he took pay
for preaching II funeral sermon. The Trl-
bunc places itself squnrely on the side OF the
preacher, for OF all the things for which II
man IL entitled TO pay, that Of drawing the
mantle OF charity" In preaching funeral
sermon or writing an obituary notice comes
first and highest on the pay roll or course,
there are exceptions to this rule.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
Teachers Institutes.

The last series of local institutes fol
1898 will be held at Highland, Oct. 81
-, and at Arena, Oct. % %. Con
ductors Professors II. w. Meisnes
and O. j. Schuster, of Madison, Wis
Addresses by conductors on Friday
evening of each session.
EMMA G.. UNDERWOOD,
0w3 County Supt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

More than twenty million free
samples of DcWitt's Witch Hazel
Salvo have been distributed by the
manufacturers. What better proof
of their confidence in it's merits do
you want? IL cures piles, burns,
scalds, sores, in the shotest space OF
time. w. IL. prideauN. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

Politics aside, Editor Warden, OF
the Waukesha Dispatch, issues one Of
the neatcst printed and most carefully
edited weekly newspapers in Wiscon-
sin. And we are glad TO know that
the sight OF u Gold Democrat no
longer throws him into paroxysms Of
rage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities wit h
out the least danger. 1t has won for
itself the best reputation of any pre-
paration used to-day for colds, Group,
tickling in the thaoat or obstinate
coughs. w. II. prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

ers and parents have come to under
stand each other more thoroughly;
libraries have grown more popular
and the Importance of the teachers
office has been magnifed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

Rocky Mountain Tea gives immcdi
ate relief, permanent cures, gives
life and health, soothcs and cures
while you sleep. 30 cents. Eastman
* McscrolC. :
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

Rocky Mountain Tea makes no
false promises. No tedious treat
ment, no mere temporary relief, but "
permanent cure. Eastman 4 Mes
,rnla \
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
4 good farm tor sale.

| offer my farm of 222 acres situat-
ed four miles west of Mineral Point
City. For futhcr particulars inquire
of James Williams on promises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
\ POPULAR SClICr

Is that 10 cents pound coffee II,
Spratlcr's. Try it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27
THE DEMOCRAT.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. EDITOR.
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 27. 1898.

Editor Ed. l.. Lucknow, OF the Sank
County Democrat, is one OF the best
local newsgatherers In Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-27

Bulk starch only . cents per 10. at
Gales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-25
Eaten by Rats.

CoUDERsPoRT, Pa, Nov. 25-Halt
frozen aud dying, with swarm of rats
gnawing at bis legs and arms, George
Ardmore, aged rs years, was found Oh
Wednesday in the loft of an unused
barn in the northern part Of Potter
county. He died that night. Ardmore
was for many years q neddler who
made trips through this section, having
DO home nor friends, so he often said.
Wednesday morning, before daybreak,
two men who were passing an old barn
which was formerly used by lumber
camp, heard q commotion in the lof',
caused by the squealing and jumping o.
rats. They found old man Ardmore
lying on bed OF leaves, and when they
appeared at least two dozen rats scam
pered away from him. They had
guawed every portion of his body not
protected by the rags he wore. Ard
more was nothing but skeleton. He
was able to tell the men that that was
the fifth night be had spent in the old
barn, having crawled up there while
sick to get out of the cold. Il was the
second night when the rats first discov
cred him, and from that time on he had
to fight the rodents from his eyes and
face until he grew so weak that he
could no longer lift his arms, when they
also gnawed his nose, lips and cheeks.
The old man had long been sufferer
from consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-25
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

PARIS, Nov. 25.-The revisioDist
newspapers declare that protest
against the trial by court-martial of Gen.
Picquart will soon be issued, signed by
prominent politicians, journalists. and
men of letters. The Figaro is informed
that the question of demanding the ex
tradition of EsterhsZy is contemplated,
basing the demand upon charges OF
swindling which Esterhazy's consiD has
made against him.
LONDON, Nov. PA dispatch from
Berlin says it is suthoritatively stated
that France has intimsted to Germany
that she renounces all claim to pro'ec-
ton of Catholics in Palestine who are
not of French nationality, and that she
has no intention OF hiDderiug the ex-
tension of German influence over the
Christians in The Holy Land.
PEKIN, Nov. 25.-The Emperor is
again at his residence on an island in
the Royal lake, after presenting his re-
spects TO the Dowager Empress on the
occasion Of her sixty fourth birthday.
The situation of the island is most un-
healthy and as result the young En-
peror is falling fast.
PARIS, Nov. ga dispatch from
Manius, Italy, states that man has
been arrested there on suspicion Of his
completely with Luccheni in the murder
of the Empress of Austria.
LONDON, Nov. 25.-The inquiry into
the circumstances of the loss of the
steamer Mohegan was concluded to-day
but judgment was reserved until to-
morrow.
BERLIN, Nov. 25.-The Emperor and
Empress of Germany entered their own
country for the frat time yesterday
since leaving six weeks ago on their
rip to the Orient and Holy Land.
Munich enjoyed the honor of the first
stopping place and the royal party was
given an enthusiastic reception.
MADRID, Nov. 25 1t is regarded as
extremely likely that Senior r Romero
Robledo and General Weyler Will al
hire to Premier Sagasta in the attitude
of the latter regarding the American
terms of peace, bur it is the intention OF
General Correa, Minister of War, to re-
sien for the reason that he objects to
the acceptance of the indemnity offered
By the Americans.
LONDON. Nov 25-The British steamer
Frt2james has toundered off Beachy Head,
ana ten OF her crew were drowned. The
-teamer live saved three of the c-ew who
were found clinging to pieces of wrecksge.
PARIS Nov 20 The cabinet has decided
to authorize q loan of 100000 franc:
FOR the purpose of establishing. an Indo
hinese railroad system in connection with
the Chinese railroads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-25

THE MoN1ToRs.-Final approval has
been given by the board of bureau
chiefs to the plans submitted for i'm
proved monitors, and the vessels are to
be built in accordance with these de-
signs. The same firms that now have
contracts for the construction of the
smaller vessels will build the larger on
the plans presented by the Union
Iron Works, of San Francisco,
which are acceptable to the build
ers and the department. These
have been somewhat modified since
yesterday, and as finally adopted con-
template monitors of about 5000 tons
displacement, with an additional length
OF p feet over those designed by the
construction bureau, speed reduced
to eleven and one-half knots and q coal
capacity increased from 200 to 400 tons.
They will have steaming radius of
/ 900 miles and are to mount but one
turret, forward, inclosing two 12-!nch
guns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-25
BAILEY SAYS HEWILLLF4D

In Dallas, Tex, OF Wednesda Cor.
gresham J. W. Bailey gave ont thu
following typewriter Statement as en-.
bodying what he is willing to pgbs.b
at this time on the issue OF the .emc.
cratic leadership in the House OF Per.
resentatives of the Flity-sxlh Con-
gress:
Il do not entertain the slightest fear
about the result. The next House will
contain 10l democrats WHO are ala
members of the present House. aud on,
of that number 70 man who mas b.
put forward as candidate agei ma.
can command over 81 votes. IwIIr..
ceive st least 20 votes from the ola
members, which will leave ne only 10
votes short of the nomination for S5esk.
er, and | have already received y0.uo-
tary assurances of supper, FROM msrg
than that number of new members.
The opposition TO me cones mainly
from the New Yo.k Journal, aod ASIDE
from some personal reasons proceeds
largely from the fscs that the en- tor
and owner Of that newspaper is
ambitious to become the maker sad
unmaker of democratic policies and
democratic leaders. He has recsl,Iy
promulgated what he calls the jour
NAILS national platform, which IL .m
perialism run mad, and knowing
would net supports its proposition BE
very naturally desires o defeat me uI.u
some man who is to feel under obIa
lions TO him and therefore Will uGypt
his policy.
"Sipce the election his paper as
printed an editorial article, signed ty
Mr.. Hearst himself, in which be de.
clares that the Journal seut its repre-.
sentative editors 10 Washington g. dght
a democratic caucus and broke i up,
and in the same article he declares
that at the New York State conyeu.
ton he offered TO ana urged upou me
gentlemen in control plank emb.dy
ing the Journal national platform.
His statement that he broke w Il dem
ocratic caucus is without the sem0l Ice
of truth, but it helrsys the fsc. thai he
is seeking to obtain an undue influence
over the conduct of our party.
"As for my part, l am rot ready to
recognize the right of the New York
Journal, or any man connected with ir.
TO make platform for the democratic
party, and am absolutely certain TIA.
when our party comes to adopt plat
form for itself it will be entirely dfer.
ent from the one which Mr.. Re4rsi is
seeking to force upon it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-25
The Pence Commission.

LONDON, Nov. pa dispatch from
Madrid says that the ministers have
drawn up a set of instructions which
will be forwarded TO Senior Montero
RIGS, The president of the Spanish
peace commission at Paris. 1t is be-
lieved that the last meeting of the joint
commission will be held on Monday
Nov. 2Sth.
1t is expected that Don Carlos will
is5ue manifesto as soon as the treaty
of peace is signed.
PARIS, Nov. 25.-It is now known
that Spain will exhaust her time, which
expires on Monday, before replying to
the American offer regarding me Phil
ippine islands. IN the meantime the
Spaniards are canvassiug the entire
field and exhausting every resource to
postpone the inevitable.
MADRID, Nov. PA quantity OF
arms destined for the Carlists have
been seized in house at Bilbao.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-25
sPANIsH-AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

SPANISH-AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
It is expected in Paris that treaty Of
peace between Spain and the United
States will be concluded in two weeks
Plans have been completed for the
early evacuation of Pinar del Rio prov.
ince, Cuba.
The Madrid Gaceta Official publishes
royal decree accepting Capt. Gen.
Bauco's resignation and expressing ap-
probation of the zeal, loyalty and intel
igence with which he has fulfilled the
duties of bis Office.
At the cabinet council held in Ha-
vana yesterday the members of the au
tonomist government rendered their
designations to Capt.-Gan. Blauco.
They said they had faithfully stood by
Spain AND Gen. Blanco until the last
moment, and now that the captain.gen-
erals resignation had been accepted by
the Madrid government, they gave this
new proof of their loyalty to him. Gen.
Blanco thanked the ministers for their
expressions of loyalty and accepted
their designations, but he requested
them to retain their Offices until new
encouragement was appointed.
Gen. Blanco is expected to sail from
Havana for Spain in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-25
Race Riots.

BIRMINGHAM, Nov. 25.-Two negro
soldiers dead, several Others wounded,
four white soldiers injured aDd two
members of the provost guard missing,
are the results so far as can now be as
certained of the race riot which occurred
at Admission last night, between the
whites ard blacks of the Fourth army
corps, stationed at that place.
A rumor prevailed here at 9.o'clock
this morning that while the guard was
trying to round up some disorderly ne.
gro soldiers in Anniston just before
daylight, about two dozen negroes were
shot. This story as yet lacks confirms-
ton. Admission spent night OF terror
and more trouble is feared as the feel
ing between the whites and black
troops is very bitter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-25
'rELGGG2hPEIU BREVITIES.

4
The soap factory of the Allen B.
Wrjsley Company, at Chicago, wss
completely destroyed by fire last night.
Loss $105,0O0.
The toTpedo-boat Davis has been
given her official tiial trip at Portland.
Oregon, successfully, making an aver
age speed of 239 knots Per hour.
Richard Croker, leader of Tammany
Hall, is expected home from the West
tonight. 1t is said that he will remain
in the city most of the time during the
winter.
Senator Murphy, of New YORK, this
afternoon denied the story circulating
among New York city politicians that
he intended quitting politics forever.
Mr.. Murphy said he would not retire
in the face of defeat.
An attempt was made last night to
rob the county treasury of Millersburg,
o. Treasurer Smith found the door to
his Office broken open this morning.
Both of the vault doors bad been blown
of. Two hundred dollars had been
stolen. Bloodhounds have been put Oh
the track of the thieves.
The members of the Cuban commits.
sion nowin New York, expect to go to
Washington, either on Sunday or Mon.
day, where they will lay their case be.
fore President Mckinley. 1t is under
stood that the commissioners intend 10
ask this country either for loan or 70
assist them in raising loan. The first
use to which this money will be put,
will be toward paying off the officers
and men of the Cuban army.
Francis G. Ingersoll, Charles NJ. Billings
and William NJ Coleman the directors of the
new Union Tobacco Company of America,
which was incorporated recently with the
of Sl0.000,000. to-day certified in Albany
that more than one half of the capital of the
company had been paid.
Joseph Baird. negro elitor and Mayor A
". Mills, of seymour, Ind, had revolver
duel on the street yesterday afternoon, fifteen
shots being exchanged without either being
harmed. Baird claimed that the Mayor
headed mob a night or two ago which
whipped him Baird was arrested.
Alphonse Vuylsteke, of Benton Hsrbor
Announcing the death of an uncle who left to |
HIM a 10 tune estimated at Sl,OOO,OOO |
Yuy.steks left for France this afternoon,
taxing an undertiker with MIN.
The body of Tate Pryor, the missing sheet
writer for J. J. Carroll racing bookmaker, has
been taken from the ruins OF the BALDWIN
Hotel. san Francisco Racing Judge J. ].
Carter has not yet been accounted for. The
victims so far number five.
Colburn, Fuller & Co., shoe manufacturers,
Of West Derry. n r.. announce their AS
sisnment. The firm employs 300 hands,
The assets are nearly equal 10 the liabilities,
about $50 900.
succession of explosions resu ted in big
Ga in the Oakland Chemical Works at Greer
noint, Neg YORK, at ten o'clock tbs NOR
ing. Loss $4,000. No one was seriously
injured.
Governor Hastings, of Pennsylvania, this
morning selected former Superior Court