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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-12-14

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sion In Berlin, discussed bimeiallis'n
'in considering a bill for the coinage Il
IA marks about s3l in silver to each
Iinhab.rant OF the Empire,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-12-14

John 7. Blair. an aged millionaire
died at his home at Blairstown, y =.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-12-14

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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-12-14

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gregauoum minister OF Illinois and
Wisconsin. diad at Seattle. Washing.
ton of seuile decay aged 70 years. He
settled iu Illinois in 1912.
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ART AND MUSIC

At the present day nearly everybody is interested in these subjects. Hand some pictures beautify home, az well aa educate its inmates. Almost every house contains 8 piano or some musical instrument and many an hour Is pleas antly passed listening to their melody. Everything las reached such low fig ure that no one need be without these home comforts. The Northrop Publish ing Co.,, of 63 Fairfield avenue, Bridge port, carry full line of framed and un- framed pictures, and frame pictures to order for low prices. They have stock of 80, 900 copies of vocal and instrument tai music, which they are selling from one cent upwards. Just now they are having special sale of 30 cent popular music, like "I'll have to telegraph my Baby," etc., for 15 cents. If you wish any music now is the time to buy it. They have full line of artists materials, viz, paints, brushes, canvas, academy board, gold paint, etc. They make g speciality of buying, selling and exchang- ing second hand school books. When you visit Bridgeport do not fail to call al 63 Fairfield avenue.
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Photography

The Tourist Portrait Cam era takes a picture I5B by inches, has single achro- matic lens, safety shutters, view finder and plate holder. Regular price, 1.5o. Now 75c.
 Montauk Jr. Camera, size 3Hx3H, covered with black grained leather, with achro- matic landscape lens, view finder, time and instantaneous shutter, one double plate holder with capacity for hold ing three. List price, 500 Our price, 2.98.
 Wizard "V," 4x5. List price, 500. Our price, 2.9S.
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NICHOLS.

N. B. CURTIS ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE
 N. B. Curtis expects to be in hig new house by next week or so. The building presents an elegant appearance, being fitted with gas, stem heat and all of the modern improvements. Edward Ben. nett has been grading the grounds and making tennis court and, when finish ed, will present as ane au appearance as any for miles around.
 Miss May s. Nichols has entertained 8 friend from out of town, recently.
 ". M. Wellington is riding a new bi cycle.
 Mfrs Grace Hawley has entertained Miss Porter of Stamford.
 Robert Gilbert is spending the sum- mer in New Haven.
 W. K Baldwin of New Haven was in town, last week.
 Miss Rosalie Nichols spent several days, last week, with Miss Alice Falker
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Fairfield County.
EAST0N.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
 Sunday evening the Endeavor society held itf monthly praise service which as ufual was very inspiring. During the meeting the president appointed the fol- lowing as nominating committee to nominate the officers for the coming six months: Rev E. P. Aver, s. B. Turney, Miss Hattie T. Perry. The society will hold it's semi-annal business meeting, Wednesday evening, at the parsonage.
 The sacrament of the Lords Supper was celebrated at the Congregational church, Sunday morn ing, the pastor, Rev K. F. Aver, being assisted by his father, Rev 0. l.. Aver.
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CHURCH AND PERSONAL JoTTIN0s.
 Mir Moves and family, who have been abroad for several months, have returned to occupy their summer home in this place. Great improvements and addi- tions have been made to residence and grounds in their absence. Prof. Charles A. Wheeler and wife, of Storrs Agricultural College, are spending few days of their vacation with friends in Trumbull.
 Miss Laura Wheeler and Miss Alice Nichols, of the same institution, are spending their vacation at home.
 Mir Green has begun to receive some of the Mission Sunday school children that are annually given trip of weeks dur l ation in the country, by 8 wealthy New York church. Mir Green has accommoda- tions for large number in the old Taii homestead
 The Fourth passed of quietly. There was about the usu.l patriotism evincec by the rising generation, but the day wal warm and most people were glad to keeI quiet.
 At the communion service at the Con gregational church, Sunday morning, fiv' were received on confession and one by letter. The attendance was large. White Plains school closed success ful year, Friday, under the care of MT Stewart. There were the usual closin, exercises and little picnic party whicl was much enjoyed by the pupils.
 Miss Leonara Hawley is spending few days at Lske Whitney.
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I was seriously -.afa icted with cough for several years, and last fall had 8 more severe cough than ever before. have used many remedies without receiv- ing much relief, and being recommended to try bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, by friend, who, knowing me to be poor widow, gave it to me, tried it, and with the most gratifying re- suits. The first bottle relieved me very much and the second bottle has absolute. ly cured me. I have not had as good health for % years. Respectfully, Mrs Mary A. Beard, Claremont, Ark Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, New. town; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; w
 H. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. Fancher, HawIeyville.
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Trunks and Carriers.

Iron bottom trunks at 2,Ie, 2.4o, 2.8e, 3.2o up to Ie.4o.
 Leather travelling bags-II in. oec; 12 in. 7ec; B in. Soc; A in. GAG; IS in. e8c and so on up to 1000.
 Telescope cases from the I6-inch size at ACC to increas- ing sizes at 5ec, 69c, 7ec, I.Ie and along up to 5.oo.
 Then there's the always necessary and handy shaw straps in a big variety; ha boxes and every travelling comfort you can think of O need.
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BEDDING.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHI URCH NOTES.
 Rev MT Moody began on last Sunday a very interesting series of sermons on "Some Forms of Neglected Culture" The initial Sc rmon on Couture of Con- science" was full of thought and atten- lively listened to by an attentive audi ence. many of whom were strangers.
 The subject of Temperance will be placed before the Sunday school, next Sunday in specially prepared program. Bessie Shaw will give recitation at the opening exercises.
 THE FOURTH UNUSUALLY QUIET. The Fourth was unusually quiet. The intense heat kept most everybody trying to keep cool and beyond the occasional pop of few fire crackers and the float ! ing of 8 few flags in the breeze, there was nothing to distinguish it from any other day.
 LeGrand Baldwin, after long stay in the Danbury hospital, returned home on Saturday. He shows few marks of his injury and is able to resume his work with unimpaired vigor.
 ! Miss Lillian Woodruff has been en- ployed to tesch the Foundry school fol the ensuing year.
 Miss Mary Flood will resume her old position as teacher of the Center school Miss Maggie Flood will again have charge of Couch Hill school.
 Rev B. c. Pillsbury and wife were ir town, last week.
 Ernest Hill of the Ono Wesleyan University is st home on his vacation.
 The concert, given by the Bethel GIee club and Mrs Meeker, the elocutionist at the Methodist church, last week, was & great success. Rev and Mrs Moody each sang solos, which were also great. ly enjoyed by all present. After the program, cake and Gorham's ice cream were served in the basement. Many thanks are, due K. Andrews and the others who did so much toward making the ev- ening success socially and financially l Mir Ayers of Brooklyn and daughter Miss Alice, spent Sunday and the Fourth at Walter Edmunds.
 Miss Bessie Read has returned from St Louis, where she has been with hel aunt, Mrs Brinsmade, for the past year
 Mas Annie Banks of Bridgeport Is wis. iting at Miss J. H. Sanford's. The Misses Bessie and Mary Shaw are visiting Miss Hazel Sher wood in Easton.
 Miss Cobb of St Louis is spending the week with her friend, Bessie Read. l Mrs Swan and Mrs Melette have gone 1 to Asbary Park for the summer.
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CATARRH CAEwoT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPL1CA A cIONS,as they cannot reach the seat ot the disease. Catarrh IS & blood or constitutional dtseases and in order t0 cure 1t you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine, 1t was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years. and is a regular prescription. It is composed o1 the best.tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination Of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimo ntals, free.
 F.. CHENEY $ Co.,, Toledo, o.
 RS-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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STEVENSON.
TOOK A HORRIBLE HEADER.

TOOK A HORRIBLE HEADER.
 A young man by the name of Ley, while coming from Derby on his bicycle, last Sunday, met with quite an accident on the Otter Rock hill. He took such a terrible "header" that he was uncon- scious for sometime, and was kindly ta- ken to c. T. Sherwood's, where he in- tended going to visit his brother and sig ter. MT Ley met with & similar acci- dent last Fourth of July, but it is hard iy safe to celebrate the holiday in that fashion.
 The Old Mill Hall club held a festival and dance, last week Tuesday evening, and all those present appeared to have an enjoyable time. Music was furnished by Bliss & Peck.
 Mrs Edwin Booth is home again, af- ter caring for Mf and Mrs Charles Web- ster the past IA weeks.
 Miss Beatrice Burns of Waterbury is visiting her friend, Miss Rose Dillon. Frank Beebe of Boston is spending several days st W. O. and c. B. French's.
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SHAKE IETo YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous feet, and instantly takes the stiag out out of corns and bunions. IG's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure fol sweating, callous and hot, tired, and ach' ing feet. Try 1t today. Sold by al Grocers. By mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial package free. Address, Allen s, Olmstead, Le Roy, N. Y.
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!. Q. Gilbert & Sons are serving their customers with the choicest of beef, hav- ing bought 2S herd of fine beef cattle from the Sugar Street farms of William N. aui Norman Northrop, from which there is no better found in the state. William N. Northrop has also aold 10 more of the same kind to Emory F. San ford Of Bedding, making 20 head MT San ford is using from Sugar Street. MT Nor thlop reports bis cattle all sold and bet. ter prices realized than laat year.
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James Farrell was among the first in this section to harvest his rye crop. Arther Peek, Jr., cut it on Monday with his Mccormick Daisy reaper, purchased of 0. B. Johnson, and he is open for en- agreements in that line. Those having a crop of grain to harvest will do we'll to give Art call and save their backbone and muscle for something else.
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Mrs F. K. Gilbert gave party at her home, Hillside Market farm, last Friday, to her niece, Miss Madge Peck, it being her 10th birthday. She invited nu nbes of her young friends to celebrate the event. Games were indulged in, and at 5 o'clock all partook of aR elaborate lunch, consisting of variety of cake, ice cream, candy, lemonade and fruit in abundance. Miss Madge was the recIp. ient of number of presents, gifts from her young friends.
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BAPTrsT cHURcH NOTES.

Rev R. H. Sherman delivered another of bis interesting sermons on The Love
 of God" at the Baptist church on Sun- day, July ?, to a good congregation. All were very glad to welcome their for mer pastor. Rev ". M. Weeks, among them once more. It was an added plea sure that it was Communion Sunday and
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Ernest Hawley was at home oyer the Fourth from his store duties in the Park City. Mr Hawley was with s. K. Vim cent in Ansonia through the winter, but found an opportunity to better himself with Bridgeport party and improved it.
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Vacation Shoes

For country or seashore, stout soled boots and Oxford ties. Correct, sensible and serviceable.
 Women's dark brown will low calfskin, laced boots, broad welted soles, flexible and com fortable, 800.
 .Women's tan willow calf skin Oxford ties and women's brown kidskin Oxfords, both have stout welted soles and broad, round toe shapes, 2.5o.
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Superintendent John J. Lyons, of the New Jersey Car Spring & Rubber Co.,, Jersey City, with his family, arrived in town on Saturday to spend the Fourth. His wife and daughter will remain for the summer.
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TOWN TOPICs.
AATTERTowN.

The annual district meeting was held, Saturday evening, June 24. Henry A. Pratt was reelected committee and Ed gar c. Northrop clerk for the ensuing school year. Harold Tomlinson of Rondout, N. Y, is at c. D. Stillson's for the summer va- cation.
 Miss Irene Wakelee of Chestnut Hill has been the guest of Robert Dayis and family.
 Henry Morgan came home from Patchogue, l.. l., to spend the Fourth.
 Edward Bevans and family of Easton are visiting at the home of Charles Rob- erts.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Thorp visited MT and Mrs Ralph Keeler at North Bridge port, one day last week.
 Mrs Caroline Crofutt, MT and Mrs George Crofutt and child, MT and Mrs Youngs and Miss Emma Youngs of Or ange, N. J., arrived at their summer home, Hill Side cottage, Saturday, where they will spend the season.
 Mrs M. k. Stillson returned, Saturday from visit with friends in Bethel.
 H. A. Pratt has furnished new wheels repaired and painted hobby two seated wagon for W. J. Candee of Stepney De- pot. This shop turns out good deal oi work for the people in that vicinity. MI Pratt is having an addition built to tht blacksmith shop, to make room for an other forge.
 Mir and Mrs l.. H. Bevans and Misl Julia Bevans of Bethel have been visiting at c. D. Stillson's.
 MT and Mrs John Loucks of Danbury have been visiting at Charles Benedict' for several days.
 J. W. Penny and men have been har vesting the hay crop for l. B. Harris O Newtown.
 The annual clam bake, picnic and fam fly reunion took place st "Lakeview, : the home of c. D. Stillson, the Fourth
 Dr and Mrs c. M. Penny and child O Bridgeport passed the Fourth at J. W l Penny's.
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DEATH OF SIDNEY PEcKwELL. SIR,

Another old resident of the town pass ed away, last week. Sidney Rockwell, ST., died Thursday, June 29, aged S6 years. He had been i'll for a long time and his death was unexpected. He leaves two sons, Frank and Sydney Peckwell, and daughter, Mrs Morris Davis, to
 mourn his loss.
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Dr c. c. Richards has purchased an Adriance moving machine of Charles Gilbert, the hustling agent. Anything in the line of machines or horse rakes can be obtained at MT Gilbert's factory.
 M. R. Weeks is spending few days in New York City.
 William McCauley is assisting Kan. dolph Bradley in getting in his hay.
 Miss Lillian Woodruff spent last week visiting friends at the Center.
 Prof John Macnie of North Dakota, is visiting at F. K. Silliman's.
 F. K. Silliman is getting the hay on the Turney farm for Edward Hill. Hsmp Siglar of Newfund, N. Y., wal in town, last week. Miss Cora Bulkley spent last weel with Miss Nellie Maury.
 Miss Frances Aver is visiting he, brother, Rev E. F. Aver.
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of straeford, attending the reception given by the graduating class of '99 of the strafforel High school.
TRUMBULL.
SCHOOL. MATTERS.

The school committee met at the Town hall, July 3, and after acting on several minor matters the following teachers were appointed: B. D. Brown to North Long Hill. Miss M. F. Wooster to Tashua, Miss H. M. Booth to ,Daniel,a Farm. The meeting adjourned to Thurs. day, July 13. at 12 m., when there will be an examination of teachers and appoint. ments for the remaining schools. Thirty nine weeks will constitute the school yeai commencing September 5.
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Misses Jennie and Margaret Campbell of Danbury passed the Fourth with rel atives in town. Miss Marguerite McDer- mott of the same city was also guest at the home of the Misses Campbell.
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Miss Arlai Smith of Shelton is spend ing the week at her grandmother's ir Huntingtown.
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Henry Coger was very sick man, last week. His son, Bert, has been ailing for some time, although at last accounts he was getting better.
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Misses Kittie and Annie Crotty, Annie Foran and Annie Haugh of Bridgeport passed the Glorious Fourth in town.
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Mir and Mrs Edward Kilbride and chil- dren of Jersey City were in town over the Fourth, and Mrs Kilbride and chil- dren will remain for some weeks.
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VIEWPOINT STORE O.,
 West End C. & P Co. Prop.
HOT WEATHER HERE

Cool and comfortable goods appropriate trying weather can be found in abundance at our store
 Ladies, Shirt Waists in and stylish patterns 5O 75c and 00.
 Ladies Summer Underwear plain Gauze at lOc 3 for 25c l5, 19 and 25c.
 Ladies Morning Wrappers special value to select from % quality at 5c, 12 grade CO., 50 kind at l9 These goods made of good quality goods made and trimmed.
 Mems French Babggan Underwear 25c made to sell for 39c.
 Extra Quality Balbrggar, made of Bombed Egyptian at 50c.
 An endless variety of gligee Shirts with Soft and Laundee also Colo cd Bosoms shall 50c.
 Mems Summer Neckwear in Light Silk Bows 15 and l9c Tecks and Puffs at 19 and S9c
 Headquarters for Having Tools, Barbed Wire, etc.
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Messrs Arthur and Clarence Hawley and Arthur Day of New York City came to Newtown on the Fourth for & breath of pure air and to visit friends.
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Royder Roy Ray of Franklinton, N. C., has arrived iH town and will make his home with his brother, Stage Driver John Ray, of the Newtown Inn.
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Edgar F. Hawley and family of Derby visited Mir and Mrs K. J. Cram in Bridge port, Sunday.
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GRANGE AFFATRa.

The next meeting on July II, will be in charge of Miss Lucy Aver. There will be musical program and & brief lecture on the subject, "The value of muslc. '' The meeting will be open and all are cor dially invited.
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P. T. Keane, M. F. Lyons, James Fin ucane, Matthew McCarty and John Egan of Jersey City were in town over the Fourth.
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Miss Edith M. Peck has returned home after a week spent with friends at Greens Farms.
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P. F. Bradley of Jersey City came home on Saturday night to spend week with his mother, Mrs Margaret Bradley.
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Miss Maud Beach and friend from Bridgeport were at L. c. Gilbert's, Sun day.
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Born, July 3, son to MT and MT William Osborn.
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William Mcclure, Matthew Leavey and William Gallagher of Brooklyn were in town over Sunday and the Fourth.
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John Flanagan of Thompsonville was in town on the Fourth, the guest of MI chael Scanlon. He resided here 10 years ago.
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George Osborn's daughter, Nellie, has been quite poorly for few days.
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Miss Grace Nelson of Jersey City pass ed the holiday at Edward Egan's.
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J. L. James has recently exchanged horses with parties in Newtown.
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Rev MT Weeks a7sisted the pastor in ad- ministering the sacrament.
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P.J. O'Connen of Trenton, N. J., wa in town over the Fourth.
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A neeting of the schOol boasd for ths sxaminasion os teaebeTs will he held pn
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c. J. McDermott of Brooklyn passed passed the Fourth with relatives in town
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the third Saturday in August, the 2gsh. The board has voted to introduce the Cyr reader into the public schools on tue gradual introduction plan.
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Dr and Mrs c. M. Penny and child of Bridgeport passed the Fourth at J. w. Penny's.
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The annual clam bake, picnic and fam fly reunion took place st "Lakeview, 5 the home of c. D. StilIson, the Fourth,
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J. W. Penny and men have been har- yesting the hay crop for I. B. Harris of Newtown.
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The subject of Temperance will be placed before the Sunday school, next Sunday, in specially prepared program. Bessie Shaw will give recitation at the oDeninp exercises
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-30
A COmpIicated EIny,

The Spanish royal standard * most
complicated. Tie red and yellow OF
the Spanish flag is said to be derived
from this occurrence: H. 1878 Charles
the Bold dipped LIS fingers in the blood
If Godfrey. count If Barcelona. ard
rev them down III" counts golden
Shield in token IF his appreciation Of
the |latter's bravery. The shield. 50
marked. became the arms Of BARGE
Iona, which became part Of Ara-On.
and It's arms were taken hy that king
dom.
Now 10 the royal standard: In the
first quarter or upper left hand part OF
the flag are the arms Of Leon II Cas-
quarter is taken mp, one-haif by the
arms Of Arag0n. one half ~ the arlns
uf Sicily. The upper third Of the quar-.
ter directly under the first shows the
Austrian colors, the lower two-thirds
is divided between the flag Of Bur
gundy and the black lion Of Flanders;
the upper third Of the fourth quarter
shows the checkers, another Hurgun-
dian device. While the lower two-thirds
is shared by the red eagle Of Antwerp
and the golden lion Of Brabant, and on
the top OF all this are two shields, one
showing the Portuguese arms, the 9th.
rr the French f1eur-de-lis. Considerable
Of q flag that.