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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-26
The great powers of Europe, &C

The great powers Of Europe, actu
Ated chiefly by commercial IDEAS, are
still Dividing among themselves the
territories OF non-progressive aud nom
Christian potentates. Commercial
privileges are tho modern incentive to
empire, not land hunger, or glory, as
In former ages. Africa, at the door
Of Europe, has already been pretty
completely appropriated. There re-
main for division Turkey, Persia, ST.
am, China and Corea. AS to what
IS left Of Turkey the division proceeds
but slowly, owing to the inability Of
the powers to agree upon their re-
spectiye shares. Siam has recently
lost largely to France. Corea is in
dispute between Russia, and Japan.
China is in the process Of distribu-
ton. japan, Russia, France and
England have oil recently had
"whacks" at its vast area, aud Ger
many is now seeking, it seems, to get
even with its rivals. China is the
coming Africa. Its distribution
among the powers is TO be the next
great problem Of European politics.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-26
A Georgia editor described q de-
faulter as "si1 feet tall and $4,000
short"

Germany has q bit of quarrel with
Haiti; she sends war-vessel and
threatens to blow up the capital if her
demands for reparation are not granted
in twelve hours. The United States
has q worse grievance with Siam; she
makes claim, and instead of Selling
q port, she accepts arbitration, and
wins her case.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-26

A writer in the Nashville American
warns the cotton planters of the South
not to place too much confidence in
the so-caled African limbless cotton, "
which is described as growing twenty
feet high and as being prolific enough
so work o revolution commercially
It's height is no wonder, tho write,
says, even in parts OF the South. Cot
ton grows high enough IN tho Red
River country to hide man riding
through it on horseback, and its yield
is 80 large that much Of it is left in the
fields when frost catches it late in
December. But the Red River cotton
plants. when transported to Georgia,
Alabama or Mississippi, produce only
the class or kind of cotton raised in
those States. 1t is entirely question
OF soil and climate, tho correspondent
says. The finely favored tobacco OF
Cuba degenerates when raised in this
country. California trees and fruit
will not grow in the Southern States
and Sea Island cotton planted on the
mainland disappoints the planter,
Nature is not likely to reverse he,
laws, and the correspondent advises
the planter who wishes to experiment
with twenty-foot cotton to buy Red
River seed at thirty cents q bushel,
instead Of the ''limbless' at $500.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-26
Necessity no longer exists for Ameri-

Necessity no longer exists for Ameri'
can heiresses to marry titled foreign
ers to secure title. All they have to
do now is to send their American
'laddie" to Italy, where he can be-
come anything from baron to q prince
at prices ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.
Thanks to Italy, there is no further
reason for American fortunes going to
decayed foreign mobiles for a. empty
title.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-26
LIFE.

Life Is like the ocean.
Broad and deep;
Billows OF emotion
Ger it sweep;
We must battle boldly
With the tide,
Lest 1t watt us coldly
Far and wide.
Life is bright or dreary
Where we dwell;
Though our feet are weary,
All is we'll;
Ever bravely pressing
On our. way,
Tairer is the blessing
Day by day.
Life Is like a jewel
In the rough;
Cut 1t, be not cruel,
Just enough;
Polish, tillits glory,
Full, divine,
Tells a noble story,
Even thine.
Cora c. Bass, In Boston Transcript.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-03-26
OCTAVIA S
HOUSEKEEPING.
BY HELEN WHITNEY CLARK.
HEY are coming.

HEY are coming,
Viney!"
Miss ncy
Crowfoot tucked
her ball Of blue
yarn into her apron
pocket, and shad-
ing her eyes with
one hand, looked
d o W n the lane,
where tall null.
berry.trees threw
their long shadows
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION
THIRD WISCONSIN DISTRICT

THIRD WISCONSIN DISTRICT
A delegate convention of republican elector,
of the Third Congressional District of the state
state of Wisconsin is hereby called to meet a
Spring Green on the ninth day of August 1898
al twelve o'clock noon, for the purpose of plac
Ing in nomination republican candidate foI
congress for the Third district, and for the
transaction of such other business as may prop
erlv be brought before said convention.
The basis of representation in said conv en-
ton will be one delegate for every two hundred
and ttty votes, or the major traction thereof
cast for the republican candidate for congress
at the last general election. The several coun.
ties in the district are each entitled TO repre-
sentation as follows:
Adams, 1892 votes, delegates; Crawford
23l9 votes, 9 delegates Grant, 1914 votes, q del
egates; Iowa, 1924 votes, Il delegates; Juneau
2s42 votes, II delegates; Richland, 2fi2 votes
II delegates Sank, 462S votes, Is delegates
Vernon, 1895 votes, Is delegates.
}. o, DAVIDSON, Chairman.
Edward Paulson, Adams j. A, Haggerty
Crawford; X. Meyer, Jr, Grant Geo. X. Whit
man, Iowa; c. A. Veeder. Juneau; T. II. Fraz
Ter, Bichland; William Faller, Sank; John W
Groves. Vernon,
Republican Congressional Committee
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
"aUUD LANG SYNE."
49,. original Manuscript Of the Poem Il
owned by an Albany Lady.

Mr. Cuyler Reynolds contributes to
rha Century an article on The Manu-.
Tint Of Aud Lang Syne, ," the article
ling accompanied by a facsimile of the
a,topraph. Mr. Reynolds says:
The late Chancellor John V. L. Pruyn
= Albany was the successful purchaser
of,.Auld Lang Syne" and the one to
lake the autograph one of America s
,reasures. The facts regarding it's re-
rooval TO this country are of peculiar in
tsrest, and they bring the history of the
autograph, now more than century
old, up to date.
Mr., Pruyn was lover of curios, and
PARTICULARLY of the kind connected with
an interesting past, and his collecting
showed refinement not evident in the
taste of the usual collector. In 1859 the
centennial of the birthday of Robert
Rurns was made the occasion for a cele-
bration in different cities of the United
States and the literary people of Albany
decided to observe the day by memorial
exercises in large hall on the evening
Of the day Previous to the evept Mr..
pruyn planned that it would be a fea-
ture if he could secure this autograph
copy Of the poets "Auld Lang Syne. 4"
Henry Stevens was famous purchaser
for collections in those days, supplying
Mr., James Lenox, Mr.. John Carter
Brown, the British museum and others
with some of the most valuable old
works, and thereby hangs tale TO be
told later He owned the verses in ques-
ton. He was a friend of Mr.. Pruyn,
and correspondence regarding the mat
ter in hand began.
The result was that Mr.. Stevens sold
the verses to Mr.. Pruyn, and the manu-
script was intrusted to Captain Moody,
who guaranteed that it should reach
Chancellor Pruyn in time for the cele-
bration. His steamship reached New
York late on the day of the celebration,
leaving but few hours to get it to Al
bany, or the mission would prove fruit
less. The only way was for the captain
to select one of his trusty men. With
this special messenger it was sent from
the steamer and conveyed with all dis
patch directly to the hall in Albany.
Mr.. Pruyn was all eXpectant when,
during the exercises, he was called from
the hall Though he was gone only
moment, all interest in what was going
on upon the stage was lost for the time
being. Another swing Of the door, and
Mr. Pruyn entered, waving aloft the
manuscript and eXclaiminG, ct is
here" With exultant delight and amid
cries of "'Auld Lang Syne' is with usl"
Chancellor Pruyn advanced to the stage
and read the poem through Hardly
could the people be prevented from
breaking in upon him, and when it was
proposed to sing it through enthusiasm
knew no bounds. Never did a chorus so
willingly lend aid, and the familiar air
swelled forth in mighty volume.
The cherished page was bound within
Russia leather covers, and with it was
placed letter to Dr. Richmond from
Burns, dated Feb. z, 1888, proving the
identity of the writing in the poem and
also the letter written to Chancellor
Pruyn by Henry Stevens when sending
the poem TO him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
MONONA LAKE ASSEMBLY.
Nineteenth Annual Encampment
July 10 to 29-List of Speakers
and Entertainers.

Nine. Annie Gray, July 20, p, p.
Rev. Robt Mcintyre, July 90
Prof. j. b. De Mote, July 20, p.
Miss Isabel Garghill July 20 to -
Mrs. Maud Balington Booth, July p
Rev. John H. Barrows, d. D..
July -.
Lemmel Lady Quartette, July 2l, D
Slayton Jubilee Singers, July %, %
Rev. J. NJ. Buckley, d. D., July ,;
and a.
Rev. T. De Witt Talmage, D. D..
July %, "a,
Rev. Sam. w. Small, July "a to 26.
Mr.. Gavin Spence, July %.
President E. Benjamin Andrews,
july p.
Rev. J. NJ. Cleary, d. D., July %
Jacob A. Riis, July p, %, 30
George r. Vending, July q, rs.
Hon. William J. Bryan, July 29.
Nine. Cecilia Eppinghousen Bailey
July 20, p, Is.
Harry j. Fellows, July q to %.
Signor Achille Albert; July p to %
Clauder's Band and Orchestra, july
%. p. %. %,
FOR THE SEASON.
Rev J.. Worden, d. p.
Mrs. Rev. J. Crafts.
Prof. + A. Parker.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION,
HEADQUARTERS
republican State Central Commute.

HEADQUARTERS
republican State Central Commute.
MILWAUKEE. June Is.
TO the Republican Electors of Wisconsin:
by direction of the State Central committee.
| convention OF the republican electors of the
state OF Wisconsin will be held in the city of
milwaukee on Wednesday, the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1879, at Il O'Clock noon, for the purpose
oil nominating Republican state ticket to be
voted for al the general election in November
next, and TO transact such other business as
may properly come before the convention.
The Republican electors of Wisconsin are
cordially invited to unite under this call in
sending delegates to said state convention.
In accordance with resolution recommended
by the state convention and formally adopted
by the State Central committee, in electinr
delegates 10 the state convention in counties
having more than one assembly district except
Milwaukee county. the unit basis shall be the
assembly district, and in such counties dele
gates shall be certified to the State Central
committee by the chairman and secretary
thereof; in all other cases delegates shall be
elected by county conventions.
Under the present basis of representation
the several assembly districts in the state are
entitled TO one delegate for every two hundred
and nifty (25o) Republican votes, or major part
thereof, cast at the last proceeding presidential
election.
Special attention is hereby called To the fact
that all conventions to elect delegates to the
state convention must be called on a notice of
not less than four weeks; all town or ward
caucuses as primaries TO State convention on
notice of not less than ten days, and that notice
of the meeting of such convention or caucus
shall be given in the usual manner,
As the state Central committee acts as the
Committee on Credentials, it is requested that
credentials of delegates elected, duly certified
to by chairman and secretary of county or as
sembly district conventions, be forwarded to
the Secretary at Republican State Central com.
mittee headquarters in Milwaukee. immediate
ly upon their election; in every case giving the
names in full and postofice address
EDWIN D. COE, Chairman.
JOHN NJ. EWING, Secretary
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07

A Haitian general having lost an eye
A attle sent to Paris for an artificial
On. The maker sent in return one Of
o., best Shortly after the general re-
't.art IL, with the remark that the eye
Was t.. yellow and recalled TO his mind
N.s ulsh flag, adding at the same
ae nat be would wear only an eye
L.yn, he colors Of his own country.
~" ser thcreupon made one with
ia. reeu predominating, these be
'-s Z. Haitian colors. This so pleased
80. raj that instead Of wearing the
eiginally intended he added it
collection Of medals. - Post
g.l
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07

The oratorical and speechmakiug
habit on the part Of some of the stage
luminaries often leads to striking if not
ridiculous results. De Wolf Hopper,
decked out as "A Spanish soldier of the
sixteenth century, in the act of reciting
the performances of the immortal Casey
Is case in point. Could anything more
absurd he imagined than Francis Will
son, in the costume of vagabond, max
Ing serious speech, assailing his enc
mics and hurting figures Of speech at
his detraCtOrs. TO be called ON for a
speech when ROBBED in such habiliments
would Ire sufficient to discomfort any
body, including the actor. Jerome
Sykes, when with the BOstouians, was
called upon for speech in Philadelphia
under peculiar circumstances. The
finale Of the last act of Prince Ananias"
found Sykes and Mcdonald sitting on a
throne, Sykes smoking a cigarette, robed
ID a Roman tOga of green with lavender
drapery thrown over his shoulder and a
lapier mache crown on his head, Imag
Inc the CONSERVATION of the comedian
CARRIED thus to have an audience set up
acry for a speech. Sykes squirmed,
while Mcdonald said, go ahead Jer
ONE; say something.
Sykes ambled down to the footlights
and said Ladies and gentlemen, Mr..
Mcdonald, my compatriot who sits up
there Informed me just minute ago
mat he had neat little speech prepared
That he'd like to have a chance to try
ol the audience. hope you'll give him
chance.
Whereupon Mcdonald looked silly.
ana Sykes was never again prompted to
20 ahead and say something. New
York Telegram.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
Illinois Central-At DOdbeyille.
AT WARREN,
GoiEG SOUTH.

GoiSo SOUTH,
No Sioux City & Chi. Linn. 6;l9 Il. IN dali,
No Sioux city a Chi. pass. l2:iS II. IN, daily
No 32 Dub Chi pass 2 so y, m. daily eN. sun.
No "a Dub IL Chi pass 9.2e u. IN, daly eS sun.
No "a Accom- freight 1855 p, M daily eX. Sun
GOING NORTH
No ! Chi q Sioux City Lin. 7:20 p. IN. daily
No Chi 4 Sioux City 8 1i a. IN, daily OK. sun
No 81 Chi a. Dub locHl pass 30 y. IN. d. oN sun
No 20 Chi Dub local pass S.02 n. N. d. cs. Sun
No 80 Local accom- IL 1913 Il. m. daily OK. sun
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07

STATE OF WISCONSIN IOWA COUNTY
- C0urt--in Probate;
In ne matter of the estate John l.. Miller,
deceased.
Letters testamcntary oa the estate OF John l..
Miller, deceased, having been issued to Cynthia
a. Miller,
Notice is hereby given. that the creditors of
said John t.. Miller deceased are allowed and
limited 10y order of this Court until aud iucud.
ing me hrst Tuesday OF january lS9g, being the
mira day of said month, To present their claims
ana demands against said john l.. Miller, de,
ceased, 10 the County Court FOR examination,
adjustment and allowance
Notice IS also hereby given, that the claims
and demands of all persons against the said
John l.. Miller deceased will be examined and
adjusted lay this Court, Mt the Office OF tie County
Judge, AT the Court House, in the city of Dodge
VIE, IA said county. Oh the first Tuesday OF
February, 1899.
Dated this 2lst day of June, lSNS.
BY the Court,
AlDRO JENkS.
-0wi County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
J. NJ. Smith Attorney
Nottce io Creditors.
STATE OF WlSCoNSGN-CouNrY COURT no
~ Iowa Couuty-lu Probate

STATEoF WlSCONSGN-COuNrY COURT FOB
- Iowa Couuty--lu Probate,
In the matter OF the estate OF James Hutchisou
deceased
Letters Testameniary on the estate Of Jane,
hulchisuu deceased having been issued To- Jas
W, HUTCHINSON aud Il. Y. Hutchi>ou
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the cred
itors of said James Hutchinson, deceased, are al
lowed ana limited 10y order OF this Court until
ana including the first Tuesday of Jan, lSsa
being me third day of said month, Ia present
their claims aud demands against said James
Hutchinson, deceased, 10 the County Court for eN.
animation, and allowance
NOTICE Is ALSO HEREBY GIVEN, That the
claims aud demands OF nil persons against tht
sald Jas, HutchiSop deceased, win he examined
ana adjusted by this court at the Office of the
County Judge, at the Court House in the city
OF Dodgeville, IN said County, on the first Tues
day OF February, 1899
Dated this 2lst day of June. 1898
by order of the Court,
ALbRO jerks
-a"f County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

Notice is hereby given that Repubi ~
Convention for the county of Iowa. in the & e
of Wisconsin will be held at the court house in
the city of Dodgeville, in said county. on Tues.
dap the I'd day of August, A. d. 1898, at one
o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose q
eectng twelve delegates to represent sad
county in the State Convention to be held al
Milwaukee August 18th, and twelve delegates
to represent said county in the Congressional
District Convention to be held at Spring Green
on the 9th day of August. lsgS, and for the trans
action OF such other business as may come be
fore the convention.
Upon the basis of Oue delegate for each fifty
votes or mejOr fraction thereof cast at the last
Presidential election, the several towns, cities
and villages will be entitled to representation
in sAil convention rs fnllOWa.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
RAILROAD TIME TABLE
Chicago, NJ & ST Pat Mineral Point

Passengers for Shullsbutg make close con
nectous ON either the QO5N. m freight or the
3 30 D. m freight
Passengers Tor Piaitcvie make close 90
ncctous on the 8 80 y. m, freight
n, II. SNOW, Agt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07

Pom m word, it funny
T. What is?
We'll, we had all our drawing
'a Irniture altered, the piano moved
1-. manner Of violent revolutions,
~ Furbelow never noticed 1t.
Z Well, l don't see any
-. But yesterday when she came
= sae said Graciousl What an alter
alton
C..a impatiently)--Well?
1ooos-Well-we had moved the
'11fFor. Ally Sloper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
When You Take Your Vacation

the most necessary article to have
with you latter your pocket book Is
a bottle of Foley's Collie Cure. 1t Is
an absolute prevention or cure OF all
arrangements of the bowels caused
by change Of water. You are ike
tv Ia need II. Eastman II Heserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice To Hear Order, Final Settlement

Notice to near order, Finni settlement
CTATE OF wIsCoNslN--IowA COUNTY
- Court-In Probate:
Notice is hereby given that al regular term
OF the Iowa County Court, TO be held in aud ioI
said county. at the court house in the city OF
Dodgeville, in said county, on the 9th day o.
September, A. D. 1898, being the first Tuesday OF
said month, at II o'clock in the forenoon of said
day, the following matters will be heard and
considered
The application of q. G. Rewey. administrator
of the estate of Dorcas Jenkin late OF said
county, deceased. for the examination and
allowance of his administration account and
the assignment OF the residue of said estate
To such persons AS are by law entitled to the
same.
And ii is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested 10y
publishing II copy OF this notice FOR three weeks
successfully prior TO said day OF hearing in the
Mineral Point TRIBUNE, u weekly newspaper
published I'm said county,
Dated this S0th day of Jnue. lSas,
BY the Court.
ALpRO jerks,
27w3 County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-07-07
Illinois Central R. R.
SOUTHERN HOMESEEKERS GUIDE.
NEW 1895 EDITION, ENTIRELY RE
WRITTEN GIVING FACTS AND
CONDITIONS BROUGHT
DOWN TOT DATE.

This new ga illustrated pamphlet. contains
a large number OF letters from northern farm
crs now prospcrousiy located on the line Of the
Illinois Central Railroad IN the states of Ken
lucky, Tennessee. Mississippi and Louisiana;
also A detailed write up Of the cities towns
and country on and adjacent 10 that lIDe. To
homeseekers or those 10 search of farm this
pamphlet viii furnish reliable information con.
corning the most accessible and prosperous
portion Of the South. Free copies can be had
by applying 10 J. Y. Merry, A. q. Y. A.. Illinois
Central X. r., Manchester. la.
The times., 1898-07-26
KISSED BY THOUSANDS
Disgraceful Scene at the Polo
Grounds in New York.
FREEDMAN'S IMPOTENT RAGE
The President of the Giants Takes
Umbrnge at II Baltimore Players
Remark and Demands His RemOy-
al From the Field The Umpire
Refuses and Disorder Ensues.

New York, July 25.--(Special)-Af re-
since the Fourth of July, when he had
row with ex-Umpire Heydler. Andrew
Freedman, president of the New York
Baseball Club, visited the field today,
with the result that there was another
muss, which disgusted 1900 spectators.
This time 1t was not the umpire against
whom Freedman made an attack, but one
of the Baltimore players, Holmes. who
was a member of the New York team last
year.
The score was / to ] when the first half
of the fourth inning began and the teams
were playing sharp ball with one out
and McGann on first. Holmes came to
the bat and struck out. He was in the
act of walking back to the bench when
a man in the grandstand cried out:
Holmes, you're rotten. That's what
you left here for"
ITS a good thing I am not playing
for 'Sheeny' now retorted Holmes.
Umpire Lynch noticed that Holmes was
talking to the crowd and ordered him to
keep quiet. The player promptly obeyed.
Then Clarke, of the Baltimores, made
hit, and when Nops struck out the Wis
itors took the field. AS they did so Freed
man hurried from his private box in the
grand stand down onto the field and al
most ran to the bench where Joyce and
the New Yorks were preparing TO go TO
the bat.
Umpire Lynch saw Freedman and went
over to him, at the same time asking
what was the trouble.
Lynch. I want that man Holmes
thrown out Of these grounds" exclaimed
Freedman. white with rage. He insult
ed me-"
Lynch claimed he did not hear the al
legged insult and refused to remove
Holmes.
Freedman, still in a rage. secured the
services of detective and policeman,
whom he ordered to eject Holmes.
Umpire Lynch called play ball." but
Freedman declared the game could not
go on If Holmes were left in the game
and then Lynch gave the game to Balti-
more by score of to o.
The crowd cheered the decision and
then large contingent surged about
Freedman, demanding the return of their
money, threatening him at the top of
their voices, and calling him a cheat.
Freedman was at first disposed to re-
fuse but the threatening attitude of the
crowd finally forced him to submit As
he moved away he was hissed by over
LOCO people.
One man yelled:
You ought to be expelled from the
League. You are killing baseball in New
York deader than herring"
This sally was received with remarks
of approval and more kissing
Holmes was escorted off the grounds.
but was not arrested. The Baltimores
and New Yorks will play in Baltimore
tomorrow.
The times., 1898-07-26
Mound City Winners

st. Louis. July 25.-Attendance at the
races today was light, the hot weather
keeping all but regular attendants away.
Betting was brisk, however. and some
good sport was witnessed. Principal in
terest attached to the fifth, in which Gil
braltar and The Chemist were entered
with quartet of other speedy ones The
Chemist, with lis pounds up. defeated
Maffitt's Gibraltar by ten lengths, to the
surprise of the knowing ones. Summa-
ries:
First race. four and a half furlongs-
Uncle Bill, 9 to 5, won; George Dunett
second; Leo Stratus, third. Time 057
Second race, one mile-Siva, to 2, won
Chiquita, second; Bequeath, third. Time,
1.42 3-4.
Third race. mile and seventy yards
Laureate, I to 10, won Mamie, second
Uncle Ibb, third. Time, LAS Ia.
Fourth race, mile and seventy yards