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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
LEAVES FOR THE HAIR.

Those high cockatoos in tho hair
are out of date and how glad Iam!"
writes Edith Lawrence in the Ladies'
Home Journal. mo more towering
plUmes and aigrettes. Alice has been
good enough to go for me to the best
hairdressers in Paris and find out what
the head-dresses are to be this winter.
And her answer to my question is
leaves! Lovely transparent green
leaves, so perfect, my 4oar, that she
says you can almost see them grow!
They are quite expensive, but wonder
fully and beautifully made She writes
me that they are made of ribbon and
velvet, and are veined exactly like the
natural ones. If they are large, only
one or two are worn, with a small tuft
of marabout feathers in the centre. If
small leaves, a spray is made of them
and put at the left side of the head.
OF course the leaves must be wired to
stand up and hold in place"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19

less SO are their mercenary marriages.
Among the rank and file occur those
illegitimate unions common to every
garrison town. Among the toilers the
same evil prevails. Militarism acts di-
rectly and indirectly to make them IN
willing to assume the responsibilities
OF marriage. How serious this evil
has become may be gathered from the
report of Dr.. Hirscherberg, of Berlin.
In that city alone in 1897, 5000 victims
Of these Arbeiter-Ehen, as they are
called, who had been deserted by their
companions, appealed for public re-
lief. In 1896 the number reached
$1,000. But Berlin is not the only
capital thronging with these unfortu-
mates. They crowd the dark corners
of the cities Of all che militant coun-
tries of Europe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
STEALING GOLD IN SIBERIA.
In Spite of Stringent Law Enormous
Quantities Disappear.

In spite of the most stringent Rus
away of gold without government con-
sent-there is an enormous business
done all over Siberia in gold, both
dust and, especially, nuggets stolen
from the workings. 1t is a criminal Of
tense to be found in possession of gold;
out as so large a proportion of the
population of Siberia consists of those
sent there for punishment, and the
only further punishment they have to
fear is deportation to some yet more
distant region of the same barren and
joyless land, the deterrent is by no
means so formidable as a mere perusal
of the awful menaces of the statutes
at first sight seems to convey. More
over, the successful dealer in stolen
gold rarely fails to escape the penal
ties of his offenses, even when caught
redhanded.
The Russian official even in Russia
proper is seldom altogether unreason-
able; and in Siberia, where the preg-
nant saying of the dishonest "chinov-
mix, ITS long way to Peter"-that
is, 81. Petersburg-is especially signif-
icant, the official is good-natured" in
the extreme, and a substitute can al
ways be bought to accept unpleasant
responsibilities. A great part of this
gold is conveyed over the Chinese
frontier-that is; across the River
Amur, which is the sole defense of the
frontier against smuggling from both
sldes-and finds ready sale at ruinous
sacrifices in exchange for a certain
fiery Chinese vodka. The valuable
properties of this spirit much es-
teemed by Russian and native alike,
are that it gives the consumer the
beatitude of intoxicatiop one day, and
on the next he can attain the same ex-
allied state by the cheap expedient of
drinking water.-Chambers' Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
THE STREETS OF PEKING.

A paper on the Streets of Picking is
contributed by Eliza r. Skidmore to
the Century, with pictures by Harry
Fem and w. III. Drake from photo
graphs.
Picking is the most incredible, impos-
sible, anomalous, and surprising place
in the world; the most splendid, spec
tacular, picturesque, and interesting
city in China; a Central Asian city of
the far past; a fortified capital of the
thirteenth century handed down in
tact. Peking is the capital of all
China, yet what interests and piques
one most, gives Picking its own midi
9ql 9Le 'oIEdu9 9ql 10 s9pIo L9Vo moIJ
Vidual character, and distinguishes it
things that are not Chinese, the con-
trasts and the contradictions. Picking
is by rfist intention a permanent Tutar
encampment, fortified garrison of
nomad bannermen surrounding Pal
ching, the northern palace of the con-
Quering khan of khans. The Tartar
ruler of four hundred millions of sub
iect Chinese is closely surrounded by
his faithful Manchu clansmen from be-
yond the Great Wall who scorn and
hate and secretly fear the masses of
Chinese more than any outer enemy
who have thrown themselves into the
arms OF Russia through fear of the
Chinese; who have bargained that
Russia shall send soldiers to their aid
when needed; who have held back and
turned back the wheels of progress,
with a certain prescence that the new
order would relagate them to poverty
and extinction. Every Manchu is
borne on the rolls as bannerman, and
receives his stipend, even if he never
bends bow or hurls stone in mill
tary drill. But the Manchu banner
men are no longer the fierce warriors
their ancestors were, nor their khan
even a hardy huntsman like the early
Manchu emperors.
There had been three cities there
before Kublai Khan did his stately
pleasure---dome decree" and
So twice five miles Of fertile ground
With walls and towers were girdlet
round.
to make the splendid capital Marco
Polo first described. The plan, the
palaces, the walls, all date from Mon
gol times, the thirteenth century
Then some quaint military custome o
the middle ages are OBSERVED TIL,
soldiers are drilled in archery anC
Quoits, and the nine city gates ar,
changed to at sunset, shutting Chimes
subjects out in a separate city b.
themselves, as II their conquest wer
Just accomplished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19

church We're part of our inheritance
from England. That inheritance has
lost its relative consequence, and in
the changing character of the United
States those jealouses are disap-
pearing. Old feuds between Protest
ant and Catholic have ceased 20 be as
important as their united battles
against moral decay Churches OF all
kinds draw closer together as they
feel that sheir fight is to be against
cynicism, gross pleasures, the cruelty
Of greed, More and more churches
separate religion from their own in
diyidual tenets and associate it with
what all hold dear the dignity of
labor, the sanctity of self-sacrifice,
the holiness of marriage, the preser-
walton of noble purposes. They begin
to regard religion as a bulwark to
guard the spirit from the wastes OF
shame. Even the strong Protestant
sects of the Methodists and Baptists
are growing less antagonlstic to the
church of Rome. In the Episcopal
church itself attempt has been made
to bring all Christian churches into
union: with the idea that the middle
path of the Anglican creed and prac-
tice would be the means Of recon-
Citation and the meeting place for
the dissenting churches and the
mother church. But every idea OF
union prepares the road to Rome.
The great original church may open
her arms to receive; but she will never
turn aside her feet to tread the via
media. How shall we ask the church
that claims its authority from the
Apostle Peter to humble itself before
the church which derives it's indie
pendence from Henry VIII?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
JAPANESE SUICIDES.

Japanese public authorities are wor-
ried over the increase in the number
of suicides. Most of them seemed to
be caused by love, and the simultane-
GUS suicide of two lovers parental in
reference or want of money is becom-
ing frequent. There has been an ave-
rage of thre such cass week in Yoko-
hama alone during the last year. The
most popular plan of exit is for the
couple to tie themselves together, and,
leaping into the sea or river, die in
each others arms. Suicide has al
ways been regarded in Japan as a
justifable way of avoiding trouble, and
Japanese romances contain many such
instances.-C Chicago Tribune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
A MID LOVE
BY
BERTHA M. CLAY
BERTHA M. CLAY.
Continued.

"And then" she continued, the
grand tragedy OF passion and despair,
the noble queenly woman who has sac
reficed everything TO the man she loves
finds that she has rival--a young
beautiful rival" She clasped mel
hands with the manner OF a queen
"My whole soul rises to that" she con-
nnued; ! understand 1.-THE passion
the anguish, the despair"
His dark eyes, full OF admiration
were riveted on her.
"Who would have thought" he said
gravely, that you had such marVe'
of genius in your
lyon are very good to call 1t genius,
she said. 81 always knew had some
thing in me that was not to be de-
scribed or understood -something that
made mo different from other people,
but never knew what 1t was. DO you
know those two lines:
1.-THE poets learn In suffering
What they tell in song
think the passion of anguish and pain
taught me to interpret the pains ana
Joys Of others. There is another opera
I love--L' Etolle du Nord The grave,
tender, grand character OF Catherine,
with her passionate love, her despair,
and her madness, holds me In thrall.
There IL no love without Madness
A deep sigh from her companion
aroused her, and she remembered that
she was on dangerous ground; still the
subject had n great charm for her.
"lf ever wrote an opera she SAID,
81 should have jealousy for my ground
work"
WHY" he asked, briefly.
"Bccause." she replied, 1T Is the
strongest OF I'll passions"
stronger than love?" he asked
81 shall always think they go to-
gether." said Leone. II know that
philosophers call jealousy the passion
Of ignoble minds; am not 30 sure OF
II. 1t goes, | think, with all great love,
but not with calm, well-controlled ar
lection. should make 1t the subject
Of my opera, because 1t IL 80 strong, 80
deep, so bitter; It transforms one, 1t
changes angels into demons. We VIII
not talk about It." She drew a little
jeweled watch from her pocket. Lord
Chandos," she said, 1--WE have been
talking two hours, and you must not
stay any longer"
When he was gone she said to herself
that she would not ask him any more
questions about Lady Marion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
TO CLEAN CHAMOIS GLOVES

Make strong suds with white cas-
tile soap, or any other kind of good
white soap, and to two quarts of suds
add one teaspoonful of borax dissolved
in half pint Of hot water When the
suds are cold, put the gloves on the
hands and wash them slowly and gent
ly as if washing the hands. Rinse IN
the same manner in clear water; then
draw off gently and hang in shady
place to dry, drawing them into shape
when they are almost dry. When per-
fectly dry, rub them between the -ands
to soften them. Home Jour
nal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
A CURIOUS CONTEST.

Tampa, Fla, has curious contest
in progress. Residents of certain sec
lions of the city want an exemption
made of their part of the city so that
cows may Craze on the streets. Other
residents do not want this, and the
fight is lively one, the city admins
tration being the sufferer. So many
depredations have been made recently
by COWS running at large on the
streets that the irate residents and
owners of nice lawns and flower gar
dents have organized a shotgun
quarantine against the cows, and de-
clare that they are going to murder
some of them If they are not kept
locked up.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
MlLlTARlsM AND PUBLIC MORALS

The degradation of character due to
militarism takes many forms. There Is
the vicious ethics Of war carried into
social and industrial life The deceit
and fraud. more common in militant
countries than in pacific, are evils that
women must endure with men. There
are the callousness and cruelsy of war,
from which they suffer far more than
men There is, finally, the moral
laxity Of war, The full story of the
suTerings Of women from this cause
cannot be written. The standing armies
OF Europe spread a poison that pene-
traces the remotest corner OF the So
cial fabric No class escapes II. The
gallantry OF officers is notorious. Not
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
PROTESTANTS IN ROME.

Twenty years ago Professionals and
Agnossics woula have banded together
against the Roman church, says
Henry u. Sedgwiek, Jr, in the Allan
tic. They would have felt that they
must struggle side by side against
gross ignorance and grosser super
tision. But Protestant qrejudlces
against the Ronan church are fall
ing of. Calvin ana Knox are losing
worship, Jonathan Edwards has be-
come a signhoard Of obsolete notions
Our old iealousies of the Roman
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
CHILDREN READ ALOUD.

A mother should take great pains to
teach her children to read aloud ac-
ceptably. Much time and money are
often expended in cultivating the
voice for singing, and yet quite as
much pleasure may be given by the
person who reads aloud in a pleasing
manner No attempt need be made at
elocuton as the word is ordinarily
understood; distinct utterance and
proper emphasis so as to convey easily
10 the hearer the meaning Of the SEN
fences read are all that is necessary
October Ladies Home Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
CHAPTER XLIV.
The Rivals Face to Face.

Madame de Chandnlo gave grant
soIree, and she said to herself that II
should be one OF the greatest successes
OF tho season Three women were
especially popular and sought after;
Madame Vanira, whose beauty and
genius made her queen OF society
Lady Chandoa. whose fair, tranquil
loneliness was to men Hike the light ol
tho fair moon, and Miss Bygrave, the
most brilliant OF brunettcs tho most
proud and exclusive Of ladies'
Madame de Chandalle thought II she
could but insure the presence OF all
three Mt once, her soiree would be the
success OF the season, She went In
person to invite the great singer her
self, compliment she seldom paid to
any one, and Leone ut first refused,
Madame de Chandalo looked implor-
ingly at her,
what can orfor rs an induccmont?
The lovollest woman in London, Lady
Chandos, will re there. That Will not
tempt you. am afraid"
She little knew how much,
As Leone heard the words, her heart
beat wildly. Lady Chandos. the fair
woman who was her rival. She had
longed to sec her, and there was a
chance. She dreaded, yet desired To
look at her. to see what the woman was
like whom Lance had forsaken her for,
The longing tempted her.
a M, Nsn1rnp,n " ghC
said, gracefully, lis the greatest In
duccment you can offer me,
And Madame de Chandnlle smiled al
her victory,
Madame de Chandallc was the widow
OF nm eminent French general, She
preferred london To Paris. She was
mistress of large fortune, and gav'
the best entertainments OF the season
She knew that the beautiful SINCE
accepted but few of the many invita-
ttons sent to her Last week she ha'
declined the invitations Of n duehes
and the wife OF m American million
nlrc. She was donhly delighted tina
her own was accepted. The same WA
for Tuesday evening. On that Cvenin
Leone was free, and she had some ide
tna' madame had chosen II purposel>
AT last she was to see l.anpc's wife
the woman whom the laws OF man, g
society, and the world had placed !
hor place. given her position her nam'
he. love the woman whom n mer
legal bubble had put In her place
The hours seemed long until Tuesda
evening came II struck hcr that
Lady Chandos were there Lord Chat
dos would be there too; he would &
her at last In the regal position h,
own genius had won for herself; Il po
itIon that seemed to her thonsar
times grander than the one derive
from the mere accident Of birth I
would soc then the worlds estimate
OF the woman he had forsakcn, 81
was pleased yet half frightened
know that at last she and her riv
s-onld meet face to face.
the had so noble a soul that vanl
~us not among her faults. but on tn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19

magnificent apartment, with its superb
pictures, it's background of flowers
its food of light; the splendid dresses
of rich colors, the flashing of light
made ii a picture never TO be for
gotten.
ard Jewels OF the women, the blending
Suddenly she saw Madame de Chan
dale smiling in her face, and by he,
side was the beautiful rival who sup
planted her.
Madame Vanira," said their host.
ess, permit me to make known TO yor
Lady Chandos, who greatly desires the
pleasure Of your acquaintance
Then the two who had crossed each
others lives so strangely looked al
each other face to face. Leone's hear
almost stood still with a great throl
OF pain as she glanced steadily at the
fair, lovely face of her rival. How
often had he summed himself In those
blue eyes? how often had he kissed
those sweet lips and held those white
hands in his own? She recovered her
self with a violent effort and listened
Lady Chandos was speaking to her.
i am charmed to see you, Madame
Vanira," she said; Il am one OF youl
greatest admirers.
"You are very kind, Lady Chdndos,
said Leone.
Then Lacy Marion turned to neE
hostess.
Madame Vanira," she said: that is il
you will, madame?"
Leone drew aside her rich cream
coored draperIes and lace. Lady
Chandos sat down by her side.
Il am so pleased to meet YOU" she
continued, with what was unusual ami
nation with her. II have longed TO
see you off the stage"
Leone smiled in the fair face.
81 can only hope" she said, that
you will like me as we'll off the stage
as you do on"
Il am sure Of that" said Lady Chan
dos, with charming frankness.
She admired the beautiful and gifter
singer more than she cared to say.
She added timidly:
Now that | have met you here,
/ shall hope for the pleasure
and honor OF receiving you at my own
house"
She wondered why Madam vanira
drew back with slight start; it
seemed so strange to be asked into the
house that she believed to be her own.
81 shall be delighted" continued
Lady Chandos. Il give a bali on We'd
nesday week; promise me that you
will come"
81 will promise you to think Of it, y
she replied, and Lady Chandos laughed
bllthely.
"That means you will come" she
said, and the next moment Lord Chan
dos entered the room.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19
Chapter XIV.
An Invitation.

They both saw him at the same
moment. Leone, with sudden pallng
of her beautiful face, with a keen
sense of sharp pain, and Lady Chan
dos with bright, happy flush.
Here is my husband" she said
proudly, little dreaming that the beau
tlful singer had called him husband
too.
He came toward them slowly; II
seemed to him so wonderful that these
two should be sitting side by side
the woman he loved with a passionate
love, and the woman he married under
his mothers influence.
There were SO many people present
that 1t was some time before he could
get up to them, and by that time nc
had recovered himself.
Lance" cried Lady Chandos, in a
low voice, "see how fortunate | am;
have been introduced to Madame
Nanira"
Yes, his heart smote him again; II
seemed so cruel to deceive her when
she was so kind, so gentle; she trusted
in him so implicitly that 1t seemed
cruel to deceive her. She turned with
radiant face to Leone.
Let me introduce my husband
Lord Chandos, to you, Madame
Vanira," she said, and they looked al
each other for one moment as though
they were paralyaed
Then tho simple, innate truth oil
Lcono's disposition came uprermost
With the most dignitied manner she
returned the bow that Lord Chandos
made
Il have had the pleasure OF meeting
Lord Chandos before" she said.
And Lady Marion looked at her hus
band In reproachful wonder.
And you never told me-" she said
Knowing my great admiration fo1
Madame Nanira, you did not tell me.
Where was It, madame" he asked
looking at her with an air OF helpless
hopeless entreaty.
Then she hethough, herself tina
perhaps those few words might caus
unpleasantness between husband an'
wife, and she tried to make little o
them.
IL was ut the French Embassy her
In London, Lord Chandos, at the sam
time YOU were" she said.
And Lady Marion was quite satistie
with the explanation. which was per
fectly true.
Then they talked for few minute:
at the end OF which Lady Chandos wa
claimed by her hostess for a series
introducuons.
Lord Chandos and Leone were le
alone
She spoke to him quickly and in l
undertone OF voice
Lord Chandos," she said, Il wis
10 speak to YOU; take mo into tho cor
, servatory where We shall not be inte'
rupted.
| lilo oheyed in silence. they wake
through the brilliant throng Of guest
: through The crowded, brilliant roor
/, until they reached the quiet conse
4 vatory at the end,
Q To be Continued,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-19

Odd waists and bodices have come to
be an accepted and essential part of
every woman's wardrobe, so it is we'll
TO bestow a little thought upon the
general effect, and in selecting mater
ial and trimming to have those which
match the skirt in color. This applies
to the dressy bodice A shirt-waist in
winter is usually made to wear with
Jacket suits. and should contrast
prettily.-Iadies' Home Journal.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-01
THE GUN CLUB SHOOT.

| Yesterday the club had its week
" shoot at the park opposite the
railway, and while the score shows
(assmall per centage over one-haf
the shooters had a good time, and
passed the time very pleasantly.
Following is the score, Is targets
being used:
Y D Kenerson II. B W Leavitt s.
H S Wakeman 10. E D Oslin s.
@ Mcqueen 10. L f Grover s..
Lester Kenerson 10 F Thomas 5.
9 + Grover 8 J a Spiney 8.
Kenerson, Mcqueen and Wake
man shot off the Il resulting in
Mcqueen breaking 8 ssh4 ght, the
other two getting only each.
A sweepstake shoot is on the:
program for next Tuesday and all
who like to take part will meet at
4:3o prompt, at the usual place
for shooting. We have no cush.
Toned chairs, but spectators can
have front seat and enjoy them
selves accordingly.
All enjoyed seeing Master Lester
Kenerson, who is only II years
old, make such a good score, 10
out of Is, averaging up with several
older shooters.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-01
Johnson's Heat Powder cures
prickly heat. 10c. & 25c. bottles.
Johnson's Pharmacy,
Southern Pines, N. G.
To B. P. j. Convention Via s, A. L.

To 3. P. y. Convention Via S. A. l..
The International Convention
of the Baptist Young Peoples I'm
ion of America will be held in
Richmond, Va, July 18th to 10th,
1899. For this occasion the Sea-
board Air Line will sell tickets
from all points to Richmond and
return at rate Of ONE FARE for
the round trip. Tickets will be
sold July 18th, 10Th, and 18th,
good to return On or before July
31st, but by deposlting tickets
with Joint Agent at Richmond the
limit can be extended to August
18th, 1899.
The Seaboard Air; Line have el-
egantly equipped vestibuled trans
for Richmond dailB carrying Pull
man Buffet Sleeping cars and run
ming on fast schedules, the IS. a..
L.:EAPRESS" giving passengers a
daylightride and the aATLAN1.A
SPECIAL afording night ride III
Pullman sslseepers, placing passen
gers in Richmond in Meearly
morning. Il
y Seaboard Air Line is the apIy
line operating through coaches
and sleeping carssbetween ATTAIN
ia and Richmond
For further information, sleep
ing car reservations, etc. apply
nearest ticket agent. 81