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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-12
a FAMOUS RIDDLE.


ublshed an old riddle which Is sa
D have appeared years ago in =;
'nglish periodicals. Within fe
ears the same riddle was brought ,
! certain circle OF large New En-
md town, with the result that ii
hymes for time were on everyone
)ngue. Here 1t Is:
Come and commiserate
Oae who was blind,
Homeless and desolate
Void OF a mind;
Gulleless, deceiving,
Thorough, unbelleving.
Free from sin;
BY mortals adored.
Still | ignored
The world | was In.
King Ptolemy's, Caesars,
And Tiglath Pileser's
Birthdays are shown;
Wise men, astrologers.
Mine Is unknown,
/ ne'er had father
Or mother; or rather.
II had either.
Then they were neither
Alive at my birth;
Lodged In palace
Hunted by malice,
did not Inherit
by lineage or merit
A spot on the earth.
Nursed among pagans,
No one baptized me.
A sponsor | had
Who ne'er catechised me;
She gave me the name
70 her heart was the dearest.
She gave me the place
TO her bosom was nearest,
But one look of kindness
She cast on me never.
Nor Il word In my blindenss
] heard from her ever.
Compassed by dangers,
Nothing could harm me-
by foemen and strangers.
Naught could alarm me
| saved. I destroyed;
l blessed, ! annoyed;
Kept II crown for a Prince,
hut had none for my own:
FILLED a place for King,
But ne'er sat ON a throne;
Rescued warrior; baffled a plot;
Was what | seemed not.
Seemed what l was not.
Devoted to slaughter,
A price ON my head,
A Kings lovely daughter
Watched ut my bed;
Though gently she dressed mo,
Painting with fear,
She never caressed me
Nor wiped off n tear,
Never molstened my lips.
Though parching and dry.
(What marvel blight
Should pursue till she dleD
Twas royalty nursed me.
Wretched and poor;
Twas royalty cursed me
In secret, I'm sure.
[ live not. | died not
lut tell You | must
That ages have passed
Since first turned tn dust
This paradox whence?
This sQualorP This spleudor
Say was Il King.
Or a silly pretcnder|
fathOm the mystery.
Deep In my history
Was n man?
An angel supemal%
A demon Internal?
Solve 1t, who cam
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-12
ONE or THE DISADVANTAGES.

THE man who lives by his wits, :
observed the student OF social phe-
nomena. is always in danger o, I'm
pairing his capital
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-12
HE'S FOR EXPANSION
CROKER SAYS KEEP NEW Pos-
SESSIONS.
HOLD ONTO EVERYTHING

This Policy Is not Only Patriotic. He
saws. but It's the Only Safe One to
pursue--Let Our Young Men De-
yelope Islands Bryan Discusses
New QUESTION: at Cincinnati.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-12
To be Continued

European papers advise the limited
States to use firm hand IN the
Philippines.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-12

| llNlA NbN WI J'NNlil
| Staudenrous, owner of the fremont
| house Oshkosh, died at Chicago TIE
| had been sufferer from consumption.
! The hondsmen of Carl A, Pail, cN-
county treasurer, paid 10 Marathon
county S6ST9 in cash aud gave their
notes for $4,000 in full settlement OF
the shortage In tho accounts Of FaH
during his two terms as treasurer,
/ over $1,000 had previously been paid.
the total being SlS,96T.St. The claim
against Pan In full was SIT 300 -. The
hundsmcn Of John G. Berg, who was
treasurer two terms prior to Pan and
who was short $4,000. submitted Il
proposition to the county board to
compromise ut 50 cents on the dollar.
rhs was rejected and resolution
passed which expressed II as the sense
of the board that compromise b,
accepted at rs per cent
Charles S. Dickinson, cashier Of tn,
I Royal Trust company OF Chicago, has
resigned to become cashier of tn,
9 Commercial National bank az Ap
: pleton.
County Treasurer II. r. Potter am
: w. +. Lamb Of Fond du Lac were pre-
/, scented with sterling silver berry sets
by members of CO, Il, In recognition
: OF their services In caring for tn
Ii armory and affairs OF the organization
during their absence. Capt. T.. !
o Marl<le, who retired from active ser
q vice on his return from the front, wa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
f.DESTOS.

Especial to Virginian-P ilot.)
Edenton. n. c.. March 2I.-NIrs. Ma
mic Plummer has returned from Vir-
glnia, after an absence OF several DAYS.
Mrs. Mira Brlnkley arrived on the
noon train yesterday from Norfolk.
where she spent Sunday with relatives
Town Councilman II. T.. Williams has
recently had the interior % his store
painted' and is now having it lighted
win the handsome lights that the Car
DINA Light Company is furnishing.
Dr. Thomas j. Haskins and his as
sistant, Mr. Mitchncr are quite busy
to-day opening ana placing their stock
Oh drugs, Nc, in the store formerly oc-
cupied by II. Deb. Hooper. which has
been recently rcmodeled, painted ana
otherwise improved for them.
Inc Fish Hawk is over at Avoca now.
anu . VIII remain there some time. While
thcre 1t Will engage in fish culture.
Mr.. Thomas Old left for the North
Yesterday on the noon train.
Edenton, y. c.. March 2O-Son,e moo
PIE earn living by the sweat of thci,.
-whiie-etshefs- net-f1,1iit-
way. AS an Illustration of this tho store
oi Mr.. Howell was entered lturdov
nISnt' ana goods to the amount OF sevc-
raj dollars taken therefrom. Admittance
was gained by way of the side window
on water street. ice Fcrebee. colored
Is IN jail charged with the crime
Mr. Willie Fcnner. of Halifax. n q
was me guest of friends here ycster-
Gay. Mr. Fcnner was a member of tho
Edehton baseball team two summers
ago, ana mas many friends here.
Presiding Elder Willis passed tbrorst
town to-day Jus II
DR. Paul Campbell left to-day for Ro-
per city on professional business.
Court at Pasquotank this week. Soy
eral OF our lawyers are in attendance
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
DEATH OF MRS. WINSTON.
y GOOD WOMAN PASSES AWAY
QUIETLY AND SUDDENLY.

windsor. N. c.. March 21-AIrs. Mar
tina Elizabeth Wins ton died at her home
here Sunday morning.
Mr.. Francis y. Winston. her son.
went Into her room Sunday morning
and asked her how she felt Mrs Wins
ton replied that she felt very well. but
weak. At this time Il thunder storm was
coming up and she expressed fear of the
violent thunder Mr.. Winston sat down
by her and took her hand A peal OF
thunder and vivid fash OF lightning
came lie felt her grasp tighten upon
MS hand and relaX-and she was dead.
She had passed away without u strug-
gle or pain-and was at rest.
Mrs Winston was in her 18TH year.
having on March 10th celebrated her
.4th birthday. Her maiden name was
byrt, being sister of Colonel Francis
i'yrd, of Gettysburg fame. She was
porn IN Bertic county, and is widely re-
lated in that section.
AT the age OF 20 she was married to
Judge Henry Winston. who was al that
tllnc Il teacher in BERTHE county though
he was Il native of Franklin county
TO them ten children were born, only
I'VE OF whom arc now living. These are
eX-Judge Robert w. Winston, of Dur
ham; Mr.. Francis y. Winston. of Wind
sor; President George Il. Winston, of
IeXas University; Patrick H. Winston.
Attorney General of Washington, and
Mrs. Frank S. Sprull. of LouisburC.
Mrs. Winston was Il woman of sweet
disposition and fine Christian character.
she never grew old in spirit. or lost her
interest In young people and their af-
lars. Her death is Il loss, not only TO
the community in which she lived. but
to the state to which she has given so
many brilliant sons.
Judge Winston died I'm SSG. Since
then Mrs. Winston has had two homes
living during the winter ut the old home
IN Bertie and the summers with her
dGughter, Mrs. Spruill. ut Lnuishurr
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
THE NEWS FROM THE OLD NORTH STATE AND IT'S CAPTTA

was found on the bed gasplng for
breath with a pistol wound in his head
over the right temple.
The store was closed and Drs. Pol
lock and Parrot hastily summoned. Dr.
Parrott arrived first. but efforts to re-
'lieve the young man were useless and
he died In bout five minutes after the
doctor arrived, and within ten minutes
from the firing of the fatal shot, never
recovering consciousness.
NIT. Sig Einstein was aged 26 years
He was good business man and one
of the cleverest and most popular young
men OF kinston and was favorite with
all. He always seemed in the best OF
humor, but 1t seems that u cheerful de-
meanor does not always cover a cheer
ful heart. He seemed in high spirits last
night and took part in the rehearsals
Tor the new play soon to be given here.
He left a note TO his people telling
them that he was Respondent and tired
of life and to forgive and forget him.
The cause of suicide is attributed to
temporary insanity.
The sad occurrence has cast n gloom
over all the people of K!nston. who
deeply sympathizcd with the bercaved
relatives in their heavy anliction.
lie was q prominent Odd Fellow, and
well known in Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
A SAD SUICIDE.
MIR. SIG EINSTEIN. OF KTNSTON.
KILLS HIMSELF.

Kinston, N. c., March 21.-The entire
community was shocked yesterday by
the announcement that Mr.. Sig Elm
stein, member Of the progressive firm
of Messrs. Einstein Bros, had commit
ted suicide.
lie retired to the room in .he store.
occupied as sleeping room by Mr.
Virgil Rountree. about $50 o'clock and
a few minutes later q pistol shot was
heard, and upon going to investigate.
the door was found locked. The door
was broken open and the young man
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
81 & f.IFlE.

HaiifaX, N. c., March 21.-Two mar
riages were solemnizcd In this place
yesterday, as follows:
AT Hotel Safer by Justice W. a. VIII
cox, Mr. w. e, Heath and Miss Mary
Miller
By the same Justice ana at the sauna
,ime ana place Mr.. w. T. Marshall and
Miss Kate Jennings. q 'N
Both couples came here from Dill,
mond and returned to their 49, .,'. ~
same evening. 'iie
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
Lawrence & WeItOn
Black
Taffetl
Silk.

AOfktSN
Taffeta
Silk.
Just as staple as it is posi-
bic for goods to be-and such
an aSSortment-5O, 62H, 90,
75c. and 800. The real I'm
ported Swiss Tafetas are
si.o0, SIPS and $3.50. They
are extra wide "a to 81
inches.
Crepons.
II is hard indeed to describe
these goods The range of
patterns includes some Of the
most, beautiful designs the sea-
son has offered. The $3.50
number we will sell with per-
feet confidence. Other prices
are 81, S2.25 and up to $500
the yard.
Dress
Patterns.
Not one or two, but many
styles to select from. The
Polka Dot Patterns are proba-
bly, the most desirable-Ta ns,
Greens and Greys. The Gren-
adlnes are in Tan, Grey, Brown
and Blue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
STATE NEWS NOTES.

AT Deiwood last Saturday Sam Wat
son ana Joe Owen, aged each about %
years had difficulty, growing out Of
remarks the latter made about the for
mer sister, Owen shot Watson in the
back, near the kidneys. DR.. d. n Owe,
win whom Watson lived, was shot
several times while trying to keep the
youths apart. wy
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22

Congressman elect Bellamy is conn
dent. from the character of the evil
dence he has taken. that he will hold
MS seat despite the claims agan.t OIL
Yer II. DockerY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22

There Is not n case of emollnov -
a suspected case in Fayetteville bu.
me municipal and health AUTHORIZES on
Friday night took action and an ordi.
mace ordering compulsory vaccination
was passed. ''0''
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22

The Wilmington Messenger is 70
celVing subscriptions to the Cuban In
dustrial Relief Fund.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr.. c. w. Grice left yesterday FOR
Washington and some other points in
the interest of the North Carolina Light
Company.
Mr. Samuel o. Gordon and Miss Mat
lie Steele, of Berkeley. Va. were mar
ried yesterday by Dr. Penick. at the
Arlington Hotel.
Mrs. Jacob Salomonsky. who has been
sick at her home on Martin street. we
are glad 10 say, is now convalescent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
Bed Bugs and Uotl Flies

March Is going rapidly. and those who
have not looked after their beds should
do so ut once Our
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22
Gloves.

The new waist or dress is
not complete without a nice
pair OF Gloves. Just received
our Spring stock of Gentlemen
Gloves. And you know they
tit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-22

The Daisy Hosiery mill at Burlington
has on the road fifteen new machines.
which upon their arrival. will be put
IN operation Immediately. This makes
twenty-five machines in all.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-16
STRAFFORD.

The Wednesday club met with
Mrs. j. w. Tyson jr, at Buena Vista
last Wednesday.
VIM. Glenn of Baltimore, Md. who
has been at the Elizabeth mines a
short time, returned to Baltimore re-
Gently. Mr.. Glenn is a mining engin-
eer and is employed by the Tysons at
the Baltimore Chrome Works, Will
ard C. Hszelton accompanied him to
Baltimore aud will fit himself for the
position of chemical assayer at the
laboratory of the Chrome works.
Will M. Flanders the Chelsea artist
who recently made sketches in colors
of the Elizabeth Co. S mining plant and
of the interior of the mine from the
south part of the new drift, is plann-
ing to make painting from the
sketch of the mining plant.
There will be a Christmas caro-
service at the Congrega tional church
week from tomorrow. The usual
Christmas tree and exercises will be
held at the old town hall Monday
evening Dec. 20.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-16
REBEKAHS MEET.
The District Meeting Last Night 6
Great Success.

The fifth annual district meeting of
Rebekah District No. !, |. o. O. F.,
was held in Odd Fellows. hall last
evening. There were in the vicinity
of POO members present, and the meet
ing was very enjoyable and instruc
tive.
The Rebekah lodges in the 7th dis
trict are Ramona No. 23 of Cabot:
Ivy No. "a, of Montpelier: Social No.
10, of Northteld: Fern No. 36. of
Randolph; Bright Star No. Is, Of
Barre; Ripping Stream No. 40, of
East Barre: and Emerald No. 33, of
Waterbury,. Every lodge was repre-
sented but Fern lodge of Randolph,
and they sent letter.
The meeting was called to order and
the lodge opened by the officers of
Bright Star lodge shortly after seven
O'Clock. AS n. G., Mrs. Hattie Hay
den was prevented from being present
by the serious illness of her sister the
address of welcome was by Mrs. Louise
Boycc.
Ramona Rebekah lodge No. % of
Cabot eXemplified the degree work in
highly pleasing manner The I'M
written work was eXemplliied by Mrs.
Mary L. Saunders.
There were remarks by the grand
officers and others, every lodge giving
a report very pleasing to the order
The special subject for discussion was
"Our Future Gift to the Home" The
lodge was closed by Bright Star lodge
of Barre.
After the business of the evening
was over the RehekahS assembled in
the banquet hall and partook of sub
stantial refreshments for the inner
man.
Past Presidents of the assembly,
Mrs. Alma Bates of NOrthfield and
Mrs. Mary C. Goodell of Burlington
were present. Among the State Grand
Officers present were President, Mrs.
Georgia Green of Stockbridge; vice
president, Mrs. Mary M. Saunders of
Montpelier and Secretary, Mrs. Louise
Boyce of Barre.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-16
The Gale Meetings.

AS preliminary to the union meet
ngs under the leadership of Evangelist
Herbert L. Gale, the churches are to
hold union prayer meetings as follows;
Dec. 10 at the Methodist church, Dec.
20 at the Baptist church, Dec. u at
the Cong'l church. The following
week a similar arrangement Will
be observed. Cards are to be dlStrl-
butcd at the churches tomorrow bear
ing the dates, places, and topics OF
these meetings.
a series of meetings in which these
churches are engaged appeals to the
city at large. The net result is bound
to he a better class of citizens ana a
higher standard of morals. Arrange
ments will be made SO that all may at
tend these meetings.
As the TELEGRAM said last week
Mr., Gales power as speaker lies IN
hs earnestnesS, his honesty and hls
appeal to the candid judgement. MISS
Sarah Monroe Hall, who accompanies
him. is beautiful singer, whose un'
usual power of song has been greatly
blessed. The TELEGRAM will con
tlnue to give interesting information
regarding these meetings.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-16
SOUTH ROYALTON.

Mrs. S. G. Drew who has passed sew
eral weeks in New Hampshire and
Massachusetts, is now at home. She
was accompanied from Wilton, N. II,
by Miss Ruth Dutton her granddaugh-
ter who will pass bfew weeks with
her.
DR.. f. j. Fish went to Hanover
Thursday to witness a surgical opera"
ton in which he was interested.
Wesson Allen recently punctured
one hand with a nail; Inflammation
and blood poisoning ensued and it is
now feared he will have lockjaw.
Charles Farnham of Harmony, Il. l.
has been guest at Woodard's few
DAYS. He is buying stock for ship
ment to Rhode Island.
Miss Alice e. Parker has gone tt
Bethel to assist Brooks & Washburn
through the holiday season.
Orville. Bixby Post holds it's annual
meeting this evening as does Bixby
w. r. G.
Chas. II. Wo0dard has been called tt
Woodstock to serve as a Juror.
]. w. Waldo has bought the Edsor
Ordway place in Tunbridge OF ). o.
Belknap administrator of Mansel Mel
son S estate.
The 4th annual exhibition OF th'
high school was held in the scloo
building last evening. There was
'fne program of declamatlons ana es
says given by the senior class.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-16
STARTLING PERFORMANCE.
A Soldier Gets Gloriously Drunk and
1ndulges in Promiscous Shooting.

Washington, Dec. 16. - Nicholas
Davis, a member of troop b, Sd Caval-
ry, stationed at Fort Meyer, Va,
after drinking heartily armed himself
with krag rifle and several hundred
rounds of ammunition and barricaded
himself in an upper room at the ar
mory yesterday and imagined the
place was assailed. He opened the
windows commanding the approaches
and shot aimlessly about, the bullets
flying in all directions. The colonel
ordered the guard out to shoot the
man. A bullet struck the but of his
rifle, knocking Davis senseless and he
was captured easily.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-16

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.
Horace w. Bailey was visitor here
Friday.
DR.. E. O. Spaulding went to keene'
N. H., Thursday to attend the we'd
ding of a brother.
Chas. A. Fitzpatrick, president or
the state democratic club, and w. Z.
Repehan, attended meeting OF the
climbs executive committee at Mont
pelier Tuesday. The committee de-
cided to postpone the annual meetlhg
of the club a few weeks.
The Forresters give a banquet at
the Junction House Monday evening,
January l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. Fitzpatrick
are receiving congratulations upon
the birth of son.
Mp. Wheeler has sold Abe Hardy,
record 2:l4i.
Mr., and Mrs. e. e. Brown have re-
turned from Springfield, Mass, after
a short visit.
Rev. L. O. Sherburne of Enosburgil
Falls and Rev. A. j. Smith or MohI'
pelier, were visitors here Thursday
and Friday.
Charles A. Wilson has passed le"
days in Barre this week as the guess
of his brother, J. N. Wilson.
DIR. O. w. Daley has been electe'
assistant raban of Mt. Sinai Tempe
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine.
Abraham Lincoln Post, 80, G. A. H.
have elected the following officers: =
Josiah L. Elder; S. V. G., Andre'
Rollins: j. V. c., David Paine; sur
oeon. S. J. Allen; Chaplain, James y
Wright: O. d., j. M. Hodet; o. IT,
Hazen B. Young. A public installa
tion will be held in the Post nan jan
uary 18th.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-16
GREAT FAILURE.
John P. Squires & Co., the
Great Pork Packers,
BROADWAY BANK FAILS
Great Fears Entertained That
Other Banks viii Also
Go Under.

Boston, Dec. l0.-The Broadway
National Bank at the corner of Milk
and Arch streets, with capital of
5000, 900, has failed. The directors
are John r. Graham, Henry l.. Law
renee, Frank O. Squire, Roswell c.
Downer Frank w. Downer. 1t was
incorporated in 1853. Ii failed to
open it's doors this morning and mo-
tice was posted that it was in the
hands of the comptroller OF currency.
Signed, d. G, Wing, reciever.
Frank O. Squire, one of the direc-
tors, is member of the firm of John
p. Squires, pork packers, which failed
last night with liabilities of $3,000,-
600. There are great probabilities
that other bank failures Will soon fol-
low.
The last statement of this bank
Dec. 8. showed deposits, So, 34S, 900.
Loans, ST., 800, 600.
The news of the failure caused great
excitemest in financial ,4arcles this
morning. All sorts of Itsa.lois were
atoat regarding other banks with
which the Squires corcern was con-
nected, but at noon a better feeling
was evident and the worst is thought
to be over.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-16
EDITION
a O'CLOCK.
AGU|NALD0
will Not be Captured Alive
Say Filipino Leaders.
PERSUH Abandoned
In the Heart of the Mountains
10000 feet Above the
Sea.

Manila, Dec. 16.-Major PeytOn G..
March, with the 33d infantry, has
abandoned the pursuit of Aguinaldo.
He reached Bagnen in the heart of the
Grand Cordilleras, 10000 feet high.
Food was scarce and travel almost I'M
possible. From native cOurierS and
Spanish prisoners it is learned that
Aguinaldo left Bontoc with three
women and two soldiers three days
ago. headed southwark, evidently for
Bayombong. Lieut.. Chadwick and
the correspondent of the Associated
Press. with 30 MacabeeS, visited the
mountain town of Pamposa and re-
ceived the surrender Of company Of
insurgents, three officers, with all
their arms and ammunition. General
Conception and the Filipino officers
who were taken at Nigan, believe that
Aguinaldo will never be captured.