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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-20
THE RUSSIAN BASTTLE.

This was, then, the terrible fortress
where so much of the true strength of
Russia had persisted during the last
two centuries, and the very name of
which is spoken in ST. Petersburg in
a hushed voice, says Prince Kropotkin
in the Atlantic. Here Peter |. tor
tured his own son Alexis and killed
him with his own hand; here the
Princess Tarakanova was kept in a
cell which filed with water during
an inundation,-th rats climbing up
on her to save themselves from dro wn-
ing: here the terrible Minich tortured
his enemies, and Catherine II. buried
alive those who objected to her having
murdered her husband. And from
the times of Peter l., for hundred
and seventy years in succession, the
annals of this stone-mass which rises
from the Neva in front of the Winter
Palace were annals Of murder and tor
ture, of men buried alive, condemned
to a slow death, or brought to insanity
in the loneliness of the dark and damp
dungeons. Here the Decembrsts, who
were the first to unfurl in Russia the
banner of republican rule and the
abolition Of serfdOm, underwent their
first experiences Of martyrdom, and
traces of them may still be found in
the Russian Bastile. Here were i'm
prisoned the poets Ryleeff and Shev-
chenko, DOstoevsky, Bakunin, Cherry
shevsky, Pisarell, and so many others
of our best writer's. Here Karakozoff
was tortured and hanged. Here,
somewhere in the Alexis ravelin, Is
still kept Nechayeff, who was given
up to Russia by Switzerland as a COM
mon-law criminal but is treated as a
dangerous political prisoner, and will
never again see the light. In the
same raVelin are also two or three
men whom rumor says Alexander H.,
because of what lney know and others
must not know, about some palace
mystery, ordered imprisoned for life.
One of them, adorned with long gray
beard, was lately seen by an acquaint-
ance of mine in the mysterious fort
ress. All these shadows rose before
my Imagination. But my thoughts
fixed especially on Bakunin, who,
though he had been kept in an Aus
TRAN fortress for two years. chained
to the wall, after 1913, and then
handed over to Nicholas l.. who kept
him here, yet came out, when the
Iron Tsar's death released him after
an eight years detention. fresher and
fuller of vigor than his comrades who
had remained at liberty. "He has lived
1t through said to myself. land
must, too: | will not succumb here!"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-20
FOREIGN.

Followers of Jiminez have started
another revolt in San Domingo.
DR.. Won Achenbach, governor of the
province Of Brandenburg, is dead.
The liberals gained two more seats
in elections for the British house of
commons.
The British parliamentary commit
tee on India currency has decided that
India must have a gold standard
All Europe is gratifed by the ex-
change Of friendly notes between the
French president and German emperor
An extensive plot. it Is rumored at
Belgrade, was behind the recent at
tempt to Kill ex-King Milan of Servia
Officials of the London foreign Of
flee say that there is almost a dead
lock over the Alaska boundary ques-
ton.
The three principal offenders in the
rebellious proceedings at Johannes
burg, will be prosecuted for high
treason.
NJ. Deniel has been removed from
the governorshiq of Devils Island for
prosecuting Dreyfus In order to extort
a confession,
The German steamer Reichstag has
sailed from Naples with $4,000 rifles,
500 tons of war material and 500 mules
for the Transvaal.
Mrs. Mary Wright Sewall was elect
ed president of the International
Council Of Women, which closed its
sessions at London.
London, Ont, has been placed under
martial law, as a result of street car
riots, rhe militia now patrol the
principal thooughfares.
Spaniards formerly in Havana and
other Cuban cities, are now arriving
in Mexico looking for investments and
say that fully $3.50 600, 600 OF Spanish
capital will have been withdrawn by
| October.
Members of the International Coun-
ell OF Women visited Queen Victoria
at Windsor.
Argentina. Brazil. Chile and Uruguay
will form IN alliance for protection
against any foreign intervention in
| that part of South America
Prominent citizens Of Central Ameri-
ca claim to have received dispatches
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-20
DOMESTIC.

The postmaster at BaCkus, Mimi,
committed suicide after shooting and
wounding his wife.
Charles Il. Brown, Chicago pro
motcr, failed for $l,636.07S, while his
assets are placed Mt SIS,
Judge Searlo of st. Cloud denied the
motion for new trial for the Great
Northern train robbers.
New Jersey court of errors upheld
the right to form trusts. though such
decision may restrict trade.
rhe United States and Great Britain
already have taclt understanding ps
to the Alaska boundary.
Postmaster Joseph u. Johnston, who
had served under thirteen presidents
died ut rcrrc llaute, aged So,
Western stove manufacturers have
agreed TO advance prices per cent
on all stoves and ranges.
Chicago packers have received M
order for $4,000 pounds of canned
roast beef for the army.
Steamer Robert Kerr left Dawson
June 20 with over $4,000 worth o
gold dust for st. Michaols.
President Mckinley called Gov
Roosevelt to Washington, which sets
a lot of rumors loose.
The New York Medieo-Legal Societ,
decided to investigate Christian
Science practice among sick.
The Baltimore \ Ohio Southwestern
railroad was sold to the rc-organi2a
ton committee for $3,500000
1t Is estimated that 10000 Chris
tian Endeavoers attended the interna
ton convention at Detroit.
Mrs. Dickens, wife of Capt +. w
Dickens, was killed by an explo
sion In her Washington home.
p. ID. Mozhan. millionaire an
philanthropist, died at his home Il
Vineland. N. J., aged IS years.
The historic Gaynso Hotel, wit
other buildings, was burned at Mem
phis, causing n loss OF Si50,000.
The ninth annual congress of Amer
lean Whist league began In Chicago
with some 400 enthusiasts present.
The Humboldt brings news to Seat
tie of additional deaths by drownin
on the Yukon. Conrad Maberg an
David Peters Rhodes, first reported a
Dawson, were drowned while crossin
the White river on a raft {. Rond,
OF Tacoma, was drowned on Seventy
Mile river June I.
The Council Bluffs freight and ticke
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-20

indicating that Guatemala is on the
verge of another revolution.
Joseph Chamberlain, in the house OF
commons, made public statement
of his connection with the Royal
Niger company as shareholder.
A dispatch from Paris announces the
death there OF Very Reverend Eugene
Pesnelle, superior general of the Order
of the Father of Mercy, aged Is years.
The pope has been in correspondence
with President Kruger, appealing to
him to avoid a rupture with Great
Britain, and yesterday he received a
dispatch from the Transvaal's chief
magistrate declaring that a settle
ment was still distant, but that the
crisis was passed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-20
FAIRLY HARD ON GENTLER SEX

There Is much of the slave and the
tyrant hidden in the nature of woman:
thus woman is not yet capable OF
friendship, but only of love.
In the love of woman is injustice
and blindness to all that she does not
love.
There are two things a true man
likes, danger and play. He likes
woman because she is the most dan
gerous of playthings.
A man should be reared for the vo-
cation of warrior. A woman for the
recreation of warrior. All else is
rubbish
A woman's principle OF honor is to
love more than she is loved so as not
to be second
All women behind their personal
vanity cherish an impersoncl contempt
for woman.
As a rule. a mother loves herself in
the son more than the son himself.
The chief danger that besets artists
of genius lies in woman. The wor-
shipping woman is their ruin. Hardly
one has character enough to resist his
ruin when he finds himself treated like
god, Man is a coward in face OF the
ewig weiblichne and no one knows II
better than the small woman.
Women indulge in literature as they
commit a little sin, glancing round &c
see II any one is looking-i. e.. to al
tract attention. Henry Nietzsche in
The Academy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-20
A BETTER DAY FOR FARMERS
WIVES.

One bright idea of the club-women is
the opening in towns Of rest room, "
where the farmers wife may stay on
Saturday. With the latest magazines
and the ever-comfortng cup of tea, this
weary weekly shopper may find mental
and bodily refreshment. This work
has been particularly espoused by Mis-
souri, club-women. In other parts the
farmers wife is looking out for herself,
as instanced at Lapeer, Michigan. In
this town the women Of the surround
ing country have rented two rooms in
the courthouse. Each member fur
nished one yard Of carpet, one chair,
one cup and saucer, and every Satur-
day come together to spread lunch and
talk things over" Farmers wives
away out West drive many miles over
rough mountain roads for their one So
cial pleasure-the monthly literary
club. The big city clubs, such as the
Denver Woman's club, on the other
hand, regularly send periodicals and
club papers to the lonely women too re-
motely situated for chance to belong
to any club.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-20
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
THE PHILIPPINES AND CUBA.

Actor william Barton Arnold, aged
CT, is dead at New York.
Many contributions IRE being MADE
10 Texas food sufferers.
Hartman won the amateur COLL
championship.
Illinois bar association declared
against trusts.
Major Heatwole died Of yellow fever
at Santiago.
J. II. Mclean Is willing TO run lot
governor Of Ohio.
Robert Bonner died at New YORK
He was 76 years old.
The spread of yellow fever in Cuba
causes uneaslness at Washington.
Spanish residents OF Manila are
lionlzing the heroic garrison OF Baler.
The North Dakota troops are saih
to have sailed at Manila for home.
Richard Stahl the operate composer
and director, Is dead In New YORK
A destructive storm occurred In the
Red River Valley and North Dakota.
A 2-year-old child died at Trenton,
N. J., from the bite OF kissing bug.
Dowager Queen Kapiolani died at
Honolulu June "a. She was 65 years
lod.
Story that VanderbIlts had secured
control OF Pennsylvania railroad was
denied officially.
The Evangelical Lutheran college OF
the middle west Is finally located at
lie Mars, Iowa
George w. Julian, the well-known
abolitionist, died at his home in lrv-
lngton, Indiana.
A warrant was issued for the arrest
OF Mormon President Cannon on
charge OF polygamy.
Oscar T.. Lackey, Of Baltimore, ar
rived at New York from Santiago sur
fering from yellow fever
Governor General Davis Is taking
steps to cut down the expenses OF the
Porto Rlcan government.
A total of 1872 yellow fever cases
has been reported at Santiago, Cuba,
during the present outbreak.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler has been order
ed to report to General Otis at Manila
for assignment to duty in the Philip
pines.
General Bates will soon leave Manila
for the Sulu islands to seek "dlplo-
matte understanding" with the sultan
OF Sulu.
II Is not believed that many OF the
volunteers In tho Philippines Will re-
enlist In tho new regiments being
formed there,
American soldiers In the Philippines
are enduring the dlscomlorts and
dangers of the rainy season, which
has now set in in earnest.
Admiral Ccrvera and other Spanish
naval officers, who were tried for al
lowing the Americans to whip them,
were virtually acquitted.
A rumor which Is not credited, has
been started In Havana to the effect
that General Gomez Is plotting to
overthrow the government Of San
Domingo
Lieutenant Lawson N. Fuller of the
navy bureau, u. s. A., has been or
dered to the Philippines as chief
ordnance officer In the field Of the
army operating there.
by direction of the president, Sec
rotary Alger issued an order providing
for the enlistment OF 10 volunteer
regiments for service In the Philip
pines The colonies of eight of these
regiments have been appointed by the
president,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-20

Emperor William sent a telegram TO
President Loubet praising the lads Of
the French training ship Iphigenie.
which the emperor inspected at Ber-
gen. Norway.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18

they are mother and daughter, and you
realize that woman at forty or forty
tve ought to be at her finest and fairest
Why isn't it so?
The general health of woman is so in
tmately associated with the local health
OF the essentially feminine organs that
there can be no rich cheek and round
form where there are facilitating drains,
and female weakness. Women who have
suffered from these troubles have found
prompt relief and cure in the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It gives
vigor and vitality to the organs of wonl-
anhood. 1t clears the complexion, bright
ems the eyes and reddens the cheeks.
No alcohol, opium or other narcotic is
contained in " Pavorite Prescription.
Any sick woman may consult Doctor
Pierce by letter, free. Every letter Is
held as sacred1y confidential, and an
swered in plain envelope. Address DR..
R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
~ commenced to take Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription writes Mrs Martha E BaEhaul,
1897, also his Golden Medical Discovery and
cannot express the benefit I have received from
these medicines. was suffering with what the
doctors called chronic indigestion, torpid liver
and vertigo. also suffered with female weak
ness The doctor did not do me any good so
wrote to you for advice When commenced to
use the medicines weighed only IIz pounds,
now weigh I4o pounds
DR.. Pierce's Pellets regulate the liver,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
A MN Of strn,r-

From time immemorial straw, prob
ably because of it's inseparable connec-
ton with bread. the staT of life, has
had more or less sacred significance.
Our Aryan forefathers strewed their all
tars with it and swore on it as we
swear ON the Bible. 1t is easy to under
stand how this practice would lead to
the stalk of corn being used as the SYM
boil of binding contract. For instance,
the Latin for a stalk is stipulatio,
whence naturally comes stipulation. 4"
In medieval times the presentation
of stalk cf corn was sign of service
and faith. So. too, at hiring fairs in
later times servants wishing to be hired
carried a straw in their mouths. And in
the days when unscrupulous persons de-
hberately hired themselves out to liti-
gants to give any evidence that was
wanted, they wore straws in their shoes,
from which custom we have the SAYING
imam of straw''-a person of no mate
rial or moral worth The horse with
straw plated in his name and tail is
perhaps the last surviving instance of
the significance of straw us implying or
binding contract
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
DicIeen. ana the Ch11aren.

Writing in The Century on Charles
Dickens interest in the cause Of educa-
ton, Mr.. James L. Hughes says:
He was the first great English stu
dent of FroebeI He deals with 10 diff
ferent schools in his books. He gives
more attention to the training of child
hood than any other novelist or any
other educator except FroebeL He was
one of the first Englishmen to demand
national control of education, even in
private schools, and the thorough train
ing of all teachers. He exposed IA types
OF coercion and did more than any one
else to lead Christian men and women
TO treat children humanely. Every book
he wrote except two is rich in educa-
tional thought. He took the most adj
vanced position on every phase of mod
ern educational thought except manual
training. When he is thoroughly un-
derstood, he win be recognized as the
Froebel Of England.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
Not For Her.

Some years ago, when Queen Victoria
visited certain sisterhood, she desired
the superior to show her the place just
Us an ordinary visitor and not to treat
her as queen. The superior agreed and
proceeded to conduct her majesty all
over the building The queen was much
interested, but observed with vexation
that wherever they went the sisters
courtesied. AT last she remarked to her
guide: ~ thought l made you under
stand that l wished to be treated as an
ordinary visitorr Why. then, is every
one courtesying -
Pardon me, madam" replied the
mother you have been obeyed. The
4everence shown by the sisters was not
intended for the queen, but for me.
;heir superior. "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
0AsTozEA.
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The 9TH of January, which follows
Twelfth day, was in old times jokingIy
called st. Distaff's day because the
spinning was supposed to be resumed,
says the Baltimore Sun.
The plowmen, who were not 80 will
ing to resume their occupations as the
women were theirs, used to set the fax
on fire, in consequence of which the
women would throw pals of water up
on them.
In early days ladies Of high degree,
as well as farmers wives and daugh-
ters, were accustomed to handle the dis
taft and spindle, and the latter were
the emblems of womanhood The fol-
lowing little stanza is appropriate to
the season:
Partly work and partly play
You must work on st. Distah's day.
From the plow soon free your team.
Then come home and fother them.
II the maids a-spinning go,
Burn the haz and hre tho tow.
Bring in pals of wnter then;
Let the maids bewash the men;
Give st. Distah all the right.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
ON Fnr thc skIn.

The men and women of ancient
Greece and the famous beauties of every
cline always understood the use of oil
in the toilet, says an authority, which
gives the following hint: When animal
oil is used, it clogs up the pores and
renders the skin coarse, but vegetable
oils, such as the Greeks used, feed the
skin There are many skins that do not
need fabrication after bath, but there
are many others which are benefited by
the use of fine vegetable oil. such as al
mond cream, which furnishes food to
the skin and is powerful aid in the
Sight against wrinkles. Exchange.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18


Mother says she's awful bad,
Gets so cross it r:al:cs her mad,
Wants TO know if cul't do
6omethiu, little girl, to you;
Thinks better whip you well,
Says you're good and bad spell.
l amt home all day to see,
So don't know how bad you be,
But couldn't bear to whip her
When 1 see her sweet lips curl,
For she's such very little
Such tiny, little grill
"Wouldn't mind a word todayi"
'Spect that's what her ma will say;
"Just as bad as bad could bo,
'Cept in little spells, you see. F"
Mother tells me that there child
Sets her sometimes almost wild.
Won't punish her bit?
Thinks she's better after it.
But l couldn't bear to whip her
When see her sweet lips curl,
For she's such very little
Such tiny, little grill
Thinkin of her all day long,
With her laughter and her song,
But your mother says it's true
Bad mans got hold of you.
How about it, little miss,
With the rosy lips to kiss2
Couldn't punish her bit,
And that just clean settles it.
But couldn't bear to whip her
When sec her sweet lips curl,
For she's such very little
Such u tiny, little grill
Bath News
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18

Bishop Charles B. Galloway, of Mis-
-issippi, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, has accepted the invita-
tion to preach the baccalaureate sermon
at the commencement exercises of WAsh-
rngtou and Lee University in June
Bishop Galloway is scholarly man, of
fine presence, and is one OF the most gift
I'd orators ia southern Methodism.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
Shake Into Your Shoes.

cures painful, swollen, smartiug, nervous
feet, and Instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Enot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for swearing. calluus aud hot, tired, ach-
ing feet. Try it to-day. Sold l.y all druggists
and shoe stores BY mail for Csc. in stamps.
I, ,ial package FREE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy. n. Y. Mar.2S-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
Perfect Health.

Keep the system in perfect or
der by the occasional use of
TUFTS Liver Pills. They reg
ulate the bowels and produce
A Vigorous Body.
For sick headache, malaria, bill
iousness, constipation and kin
dred diseases, anabsolute cure
TUFTS Liver PILLS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
ForSaie.

4 Frame weather-boarded House. tin roof.
containing six rooms and AN attic room an d
an out kitchen. \ fine lar.rc stable corn crib
and carriage house. Que acre of land with
apple and peach trees, grape vines and small
fruits; situated in Charles Town, on Leetown
road. adjoining ". S. Kennedy's property,
near Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Terms
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT.
Mr297-tf. Bayside, Queens Co., N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
More Fnct rhnn Friction.

More Fnct Than Fiction.
Miss Worth-It's considered impolite
to give jewelry to girl to whom you re
not engaged.
Mr.. Strongly whom2
Miss Worth-By all the other girls.
Jewellers Weekly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
Reamer's Howard House
Howard and Baltimore Sts.,
BALTIMORE. MD.

To Ny OH Patrons and ne TraCeling Public ::
Having had very liberal share of the pub
u term Of years, and have ut great expense.
rcfurnished and refirtcd the hotel IRON top 10
bottom. Am better prepared than ever to at
commOdutc the public Wy aim will br
give frst-cuss accommodations ar - 90 per
day. Country merchants aud commercial
travellers viii find it the most central, loc-
ted hotel ia he city. Respectfully.
Sept 25 1891. JAS REA N Err
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18

The best medicine money can buy for
impure blood, nervousness, and all stom-
ach and kidney troubles is Hood Sarsa.
parilla.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take Cascatets Candy CRthartic IOc or 25c.
II C. g. q. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18

Now and again you see two women
passing down the street who look like
sisters. You are astonished to learn that
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
2Eot ENING OF THE OLD wELL-KNowN
III altby House.
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS.

The OLD MALTBY HOUSE. Is to 2S East
PraCr ST., Baltimore, Md, has been reopen ed
to the public. The house has been Renovated
Steam Heat &c. put in the Rooms. The Bar
aud Cafes will he under the personal manage
Bennett. The Bar will be supplied with the
Choicest Imported and Domestic Liquors aud
Cigars. The Gale with the best the market
affords.
Jan. "a, 1898.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
Everett House,
Virginia Hotel,

BERRYvILLE, CLARKE CO., VA
Mrs. Ann R. CastIeman, Proprietor.
ETNIIS house will continue to be kept in the
4 best style for the comfort and convenience
of guests. the travelling public being at all times
assured of q cordial welcome and genuine hos
pitality. Rates moderate.
july G. ISSO-V
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18

GASOLINE and Oil Stoves, and the Best
VI Stove Gasoline and Coal oil to nse in
ahern. for sale low at yesterday Il Co.'s Tin
and Stove House. s. Charles street
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-04-18
r. c. Green,
Joseph TrapneIE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Charlestown, jefferson County West Virginia.
DRACTICEs in the Courts of Virginia and
4 West Virginia: Attention paid to collec-
Siou of claims
JannarY u 1SS..