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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
Capt. Carter,s Case.

The friends of Captain o. NJ. Carter are
endeavoring to have him restored to duty
in the engineering corps of the army. 1t
hardly seems possible that he will be, yet
he has powerful pull" somewhere More
than year and half ago courtmartial
found him guilty of misappropriating over
81, 900, 900 of the governments money while
in charge of important engineering works
in Savannah, and sentenced him to dismis-
sal from the army and five years imprison-
ment. The case is being reviewed for Car
ter by eminent counsel and in the mean
time he continues to be a society pet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
Mayor Nicholson Defeated at Cleveland

John H. Farley, Democrat, was elected
mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Monday, over
Robert f. McKisson, Republican, the pres
ent incumbent, by a plurality of about
$500. The Republicans will control the
city council. McKisson's defeat was due
to the detection of Republicans who voted
against him because of his bolt of Senator
Hanna and his party during the contest be-
fore the legislature year ago last winter
The whole ticket suffered somewhat on ac-
count of the opposition to McKisson, but
not enough to defeat any of the other can
didates
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
For Over 30 Yenra.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
Tor over 80 years by millions OF mothers for their
children while teething with perfect success. Il
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for
dlarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
I'M imnmedlately Sold by druggists in every part Of
TO ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing sVrup y
and take no other kind
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
A Gold statue of Maude Adams Pro-
jected.

Maude Adams has inspired her gold-min-
ing admirers of Salt Lake City, the place
of her birth, with a desire to exhibit a
golden reproduction of her at the Paris ex-
position. An agent of these enthusiastic
Utahites is in New York negotiating for
the designing and casting of a life-size
statue of Miss Adams, agreeing to furnish
gold bullion to the value of $946, 600 for the
purpose. The idea was suggested to the
Utah miners by the person who promoted
the Nevada enterprise which resulted in
the classic charms of Ada Rehan being
represented in solid silver at the Column
bian exposition in Chicago. Owing to
differences of opinion as to whether the
glory should be sufficient recompense for
the sculptor, the enterprise is hanging fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
Contradictory to Eagan.

Several officers of the medical staff of the
army, who were in service in Cuba during
the war, testified before the army court of
inquiry Friday. Most of them thought the
canned beef was unsatisfactory or unfit as
food for the troops, though one or two
thought it no more harmful than any other
meat in the Cuban climate. George H.
Giddings and Gen. j. Hale Sypher, who
had been interested in securing contracts
for supplying beef ON the hoof, testified
that Gen. Eagan had told them that the
secretary of war had asked him to give the
refrigerator beef trial, while Mr.. Sypher
said that Gen. Eagan had given him the
impression that he preferred beef on the
block to refrigerator beef. Their testimony
throughout was contradictory to Eagan's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
Killed by an Engine,

Joseph Larry, a car inspector, 3d. was
struck and killed by an engine in the Bos-
ton and Maine railroad yard at St. Johns
bury Saturday evening. The body was
horribly maDgled. He leaves widow and
one son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07

mans wife should always be the same, es.
pecially to her husband, but If she is weak and
nervous, and uses Carter's Iron Pills. she cannot
be- for they make her feel like a different per
son, or at least so they all say, and their hus
bands say so too. Carters Iron Pills equallze
strength and rest Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
E1.Bank President sentenced to Inn
prisOnment.

William s. Jewett of Lawrence, Mass,
ex-president of the Lake national bank of
Wolfboro, N. H., convicted last December
of misapplying funds while acting as liqui-
dating agent of the bank, was sentenced to
serve term of seven years Imprisonment
by Judge Brown in the United States cir
cult court at Boston Friday. Mr. Jewett
appealed and bonds of $50, 900 were fur
nished by Henry Je welt, father of the de-
PENDANT, and E. Frank Lewis. The case,
which attracted unusual interest, has been
before the courts since 1896. 1t was claim
ed by the stockholders of the bank, that
while engaged in winding up the affairs of
the institution, which had gone into hquida-
ton, the president misapplied $25, 600 Mr..
Jewett was arrested and indicted by the
United States grand jury in SO counts.
Conviction was reached, however, on only
two counts, alleging the misapplication of
$1,000. A motion for a new trial was de-
MED by Judge Brown Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
It Never DIsappoints.

People who are troubled with any disease
caused or promoted by impure blood or a low
state or the system may take Hood Sarsaparilla
with the utmost confidence that its faithful use
Will effect a cure. Millions take it as a spring
medicine, because they know by experience it Is
just what the system needs.
. Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic and
liver tonic. Gentle, reliable, sure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
900.

Dr. f. Detchon's Anti Diuretic may be worth
to you more than 500 if you have a child who
soils bedding from ineontnence of water during
sleep; Cures old aud young alike. 81. Sold bY
Geo. d. Greene, druggist, Brattleboro Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07

What is the price of Dobbins' Electric Soapf"
ten: Hasn't been less than ten for SO years"
why, that's the price OF common brown soap
soap after this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
Return of Troops from Cuba Delayed

Among the military men at Havana the
talk is of the departure of the remaining vol
unteers, which will probably be delayed
two weeks until the Cuban army question
is nearer settlement. AS Gen. Gomez is
unable to supply accurate lists of the Gu
ban army, and as the Cuban assembly still
retains the official list, the American mill
tary authorities outwardly appear to be
simply waiting, but as a matter of fact
they are impatient and Disguised. The
whole attitude of the Cubans in this matter
is excessively irritating Meanwhile the
report that the 50, 900, 900 may be returned
to the United States is being widely circu-
lated and has increased the feeling against
the assembly, whose members are appar-
entity Indifferent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07

II sick headache is misery, what are Carriers
Little Liver Pills II they win positively cure il
People who have used them speak frankly OF
their worth They are small and easy TO take
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07

Judge Prouty, at Detroit, on Saturday
decided that under the constitution of the
state of Iowa all insurance companies in
Iowa must pay local taxes, the same as in
dividuals, and that the statute provision
exempting them from state taxation, in
lieu of per cent local tax upon their
gross earnings, is invalid, although in ex-
istence ten years. The decision increases
the taxable property in Polk county alone
10000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
Army Canteens Not Abolished.

The secretary of war recently requested
the opinion of the attorney general as to
whether section II of the act passed at the
last session of Congress. increasing the
efficiency of the army, prohibits the
continuance of the sale of Intoxicating
drinks by the government in canteen sec
tions and post exchanges organized and
maintained.at various army posts and en-
campments throughout the United States.
The attorney general in reply holds that
the section in question does not prohibit
the continuance of the sale of Intoxicating
drinks through canteen section as hereto
fore organized and carried on, except that
no officer or enlisted man can be detailed
for duty in the canteen section to do the
selling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-07
REV. DR.. TALMAGE CURED.

greatest living divine Rev De Witt Tamage recommends the people
wonderful remedy by which he found help Dr. Greene Nvura blood
remedy undoudY the health stength gyer the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
A NEW DEPARTURE.

The new plan OF seed distribution
contemplated In Secretary Wilson IS
report Is thus explained by The Sci
cntific Americana: Secretary Wilson
Is now preparing that part of his re-
port which treats OF free seed distri-
button. AS far as possible, he wishes
to avoid the hostility OF the seedsmen
by distributing entirely new varieties,
which was originally contemplated in
the appropriation, and distribute the
varieties OF seed which the CONNER
cial seedsmen are not handling, and
experimental seeds which have not
gained n foothold. The Department s
agents are engaged in search for
such varieties all over the world, and
after carefully testing the seeds they
will be distributed In the appropriate
sections OF the country. After the
species has gained foothold, the
seedsmcn may be trusted to take care
of the current demand. Secretary
Wilson Is Of the opinion that there Is
ample work for the Department with
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
FAYETTE.
To The Iowa {

To The Iowa County Democrat.
Nina Andrews, who is attending the
academy at Warren, intends to spend
the holidays at home.
Rev. Webster, from Argyle, and
Rev. Vincent, from State Line held
meeting here last Thursday, and at
Waldwick the same evening, explain
ing the 10th century thank offering.
Carl Stephens, died in Malta, Ill.
on the morning of the 10th inst. He
was born in Fayette, and has many
friends here who deeply sympathize
with the bereaved family.
Rev. N. c. Bradley and family are
making few days visit in Waldwick
this week, and attending quarterly
meeting.
H. Jaques is home again, after an
absence of eight months spent in diff
ferent parts of Iowa.
Mrs. Abrams store building will
soon be finished. The carpenters are
Buckingham & Skews.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

that prices may be advanced will be
butting against stone wall. There
Is no argument that can count against
experience, What they demand now
is dollar having Increased, not
diminished, purchasing power. 1t
does not matter what the cause of
enhanced prices is. The plain fact is
that they exist and are not desira BILE.
Any policy which perpetuates or
promises further increase will arouse
not only opposition but Indignation.
1t Is high time that the situation be
studied, and to cease Juggling with
figures In Nebraska and Ohio. The
thing to study is the people, and this
is done but poorly through the medi-
UNI OF election returns when questions
upon which the campaign is technic-
ally conducted are not in issue. The
people give no more heed to the Chi
cago platform than they do to Aquin-
aldo. They have matters of personal
concern with which to busy them
selves. Let the democratic party live
In the present and its prospects will
be frightened.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
A PROFITABLE MEETING.

Mayor Spensley attended the third
biennial convention of the League OF
Wisconsin municipalities, held at
Monroe, Dec. ii and Is. The meeting
was largely attended and proved n
very instructive and profitable one.
Such subjects as taxation, municipal
ownership, good roads, street improv-
ments, waterworks, street lighting,
ETC., were discussed. Mayor Douglas,
OF Monroe, made brief address of
welcome. Mayor w. G. leitsch,
president OF the League, gave the
presidents address, and Mayor Rose
OF Milwaukee, spoke on "Deiects In
Laws Governing Municipalities and
Their Remedies" The program for
Friday was as follows:
"The Time to Deal with Corpora
tions Asking for Public Franchises, "
Hon. Charles r.. Monroe, secretary OF
Municipal league of Milwaukee.
Municipal Debt, Expenditure, and
Taxation" Judge N. $. ellison, men,
Der of the state tax commission.
"Charter Revision for Wisconsin
Cities" Hon. George ID. Cline, editor
of True Republican, Hudson.
% Some Present Day Municipal
Problems" Attorney y. Ray Stevens,
writer on municipal topics, Madison.
Available Street Materials for
Wisconsin Cities" DR.. II. II. Buck
10y, Geologist In charge of economic
geology ON state survey and member
of city council of Madison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
1.-THE DEAD PAST"

Under this heading The Manitowoc
Pilot OF last week contained the fol-
lowing words of timely admonition to
Democrats who seek to again force
upon the party the discarded princi-
pie. contained in the Chicago plat
form of 1896:
"The democratic party will be
playing with fire should ii declare for
free coinage, using the arguments
that were deemed most forcible in
1896. The man who goes before the
people now and argues in favor OF a
dollar Of lcssencd intrinsic value SO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

Richard D. Evans, of Baraboo,
died at his home in that city, on Mon
day morning, Dec. Is. He was one
of Sank county's foremost citizens,
and was a prominent candidate for
the republican nomination for con-
gress In 1893. He was a son of Rev.
James Evans: was born in Mineral
Point about A years ago. The Madi-
son Democrat says OF him: "Mr.
Evans was gifted orator, a master
full logician, and very able, success
full practitioner. He leaves widow
but no children. Death was caused by
heart disease with lung and other com
plications.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
NORTH WALDWICK.
To The Iowa County Democrat.

To The Iowa County Democrat
Born, Saturday morning, Nov Ii,
to Mr.. and Mrs. George Thicker, a
son. Mother and child doing we'll.
Messrs. Michael Laverty, Henry
Terrill and Charlie Raine spent few
days this week at the home of Frank
Laverty, north of Hollandale, where
they were very pleasantly entertained,
and found some very good hunting.
The social at r. E. Gribble's Fri
day, owing to the bad roads, was not
so largely attended, at it would other
wise have been: but a nice time is
reported by all who did attend.
Miss Rose Walsh visited on Friday
with her friend Mrs. Raleigh James.
Misses Laura and Nancy Raine and
Lizzie Day, and Messrs. Henry Ter
rill and Charlie Raine attended
church at Teaguetown Sunday even
ing.
We are glad to report Will Crib
BILE able to be out again after his
sickness. He and his mother spent
Sunday at the home of Henry James.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

out distributing time-tried seeds, and
that there is enough room in i'm
proved grasses alone to absorb to ad-
vantage the entire appropriation that
the government allows for the seeds.
The introduction of one new variety
OF rice In the South, which is now
growing successfully, is said to have
a commercial value of $1,000, 900 a
year to the American growers; it cost
the government only about 5000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
KEEP THE WALKS CLEAN.

We deem it timely TO republsh the
following city ordinance regulating
the cleaning of sidewalks of snow
and Ice:
"Section |. All occupants OF lots
or parcels of land, or the owners of
the same when such lots or parcels of
land are not occupied, shall keep their
respective sidewalks free of snow and
free of Ice.
Section :. After thaw tho slush
and mud shall he cleaned OF same rs
snow or ice TO prevent 1t from frcea-
Ing.
Section B. Should any refuse or
neglect to comply with the provisions
of this ordinance within twcnty-four
hours after n storm or thaw, the street
commissioner shall clean the same
and charge the amount against the
property and the amount shall he col
lectcd as other tax.
Section 1. Should any dispute arise
between the property owners or occu-
pants and the street commissioner as
To whether or not the sidewalk Is prop.
crly cleaned, the committee ON streets
for the ward In which said sidewalks
are located shall he the Judge
All owners or occupants OF lots
should strictly comply with the pro
visions of the above ordinance. The
council ut It's last meeting instructed
the street commissioner to see that tn,
crossings are kept clean, and t.
promptly notify owners of lots of an,
neglect to clear the walks along theft
nronerty
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

There is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to he
incurable. For great many years doctors pro.
nounced it a local disease, and prescribed loca
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Sci.
ence has proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to teaspoon.
full. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send fol
circulars and testimonials. Address.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0
eS-Sold Ivy Druggists, 75c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

Monroe's tax levy for the coming
year includes 4,4l1.20 for water
works, and 1896, 90 for electric light.
Monroe's population according to the
last census is only 700 more than the
population of Mineral Point,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

Zone Minute Cough Cure is the
best remedy l ever used for coughs
and colds. 1t is unequaled for
whooping cough. Children all like
it, writes H. N. Williams, Gentry
vile, Ind. Never fails. 1t is the
only harmless remedy that gives i'm
mediate results. Cures coughs, colds,
hoarseness, Group, pneumonia, bron-
chitis, ana all throat and lung troub-
les. Its early use prevents consump-
ton. w. H. PrideauX.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

WANTED 49, SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
w honest persons to represent us as Mana
gers I'm this and close by counties: Salary
tide, no more no less salary. Position per-
manent, our references, any bank In any
town. IL Is mnlnly office work conducted Mt
home Rcfercnne. Enclose self-addrcssed,
stamped envelope. THE DOMINION COMPANY,
Dept. 5; Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
CHRIST NJ A s

CHI X | Sc NJ A 3
without green's,
from the spread
ing, dignihed tree
to the tiny spray
of mistletoe or
bunch of holly,
would be a festi-
val devoid of its
C h i e ( feature.
Therefore the col
lection and sale
of these special
festive items Of
the season have
become momen-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
fund the money on a fifty cent bottle
OF Greene's Syrup OF Tar If it fails to
cure your cold. We also guarantee q
twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or 10 pay. w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
Christmna Dinner.

Christians oyster soup
Turkey stuffed with Chss;ruts
Sweet Potatoes. BAKED Rice CreGuct,cs
Cauliaower Partisan Style
Celery. Cranberry lt.it,
lettuce with l'rrneh nfas>,tt1
Crackers. Chrcse A1ilcs
Mince ric. Caristass l..msn FATS
Fruits. Nuts Raisin~
Go5er.
x fhlUa.s lrttpuIta
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point,
Wis. as second class matter.
Subscription Price, S1.25 per Y ear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
CHRISTMAS GREENS.
MISTLETOE AND HOLLY ADD TO THE
JOY OF THE FESTIVAL.

For Decoration the Red Berried Hol-
ly Is More Beautiful Than the Pal
err MistIetoe - Better Adapted to
WreathmakinE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21
THE DEMOCRAT.

Published every Thursday by
GEORGE y ROBERT M. CRAWFORD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-12-21

Co Sold Ivy Druggists, 75c.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-10-20
Mosquitoes In England.

English people will tell you that in
their happy isle there are no such
things as mosquitoes. One gets pretty
well used to this kind Of talk, but in
this particular instance the boast holds
good, or, rather, did hold good until the
last few years. 1t is not alone dollars
that the summer tourist has brought
to London. Mosquitoes have been i'm
ported, and they have distressed the
British more than the American WIS.,
itors. Probably the name is a potent
one to conjure with, and some idea
Of what terrible things are expected Of
mosquitoes may be learned from this
simple tale Of the north country: Some
miners in remote workings of a York
shire colliery reported to the superin-
tendent that they had been much an
noyed by the bites of mosquitoes. He
went down to see about it and found a
large and energetic colony of yellow
banded wasps-"yaller jackets" If you
like that better.-Ainslee's Magazine.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-10-20
How to Sit In a Hanson.

We have borrowed many things from
the English. One is the accepted meth
cd Of getting into and out Of a cab. The
novice in hanson cab driving gets in as
she would into a victoria, coupe or 9TH
er American equipage and seats her.
self on the far side, leaving room for
her companion or escort to be seated
by her side, next to the curb on enter
ing. Not so the woman who has had
her hanson education in London or in
an English environment. She seats
herself where she enters-that is, at
the curb-and her escort is obliged to
crawl by her to get to his place. Where
we urn to the right in driving the con
tinental method is to turn to the left,
and vice versa. Khich probably ac-
counts for this method Of transplanted
misdirection which we follow in riding
in a hansom.-New York Herald.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-10-20
BEAUTIFUL HANDS.

As I remember the first sweet touch
OF those beautiful hands that 1 loved so much
I seem to thrill as l then was thrilled
Kissing the glove that l found untitled,
When | met your gaze and the queenly bow
As you said to me laughingly, "Keep it nowl''
And dazed and alone in a dream l stand
Kissing the ghost CT your beautiful hand.
When first l loved you, long ago,
And held your hand as l told you so,
Pressed and caressed it and gave it a kiss
And said, 81 would die for a hand like thisl"
Little / dreamed loves fullness yet
Had to ripen when eyes were wet,
And prayers were vain in their wild demands
For one warm touch Of your beautiful hands.
Beautiful handsl o beautiful handsl
Could you reach out from the alien lands
Where you are lingering and give me tonight
Only a touch, were it ever SO light,
My heart were soothed, and my weary brain
Would lull itself to rest again,
For there's no solace the world commands
Like the sweet caress Of your beautiful hands.
James Whitcomb Riley.