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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13
A Curious Incident.

A curious incident was brought to
light, near Peterborough, by the tele-
graph office. A London center found
that the insulation of principal wire
to the north was so imperfect as to
render It impossible to get a message
through. They wired up to Peter
borough. where the officials. on testing
for location, discovered that there was
q contact with the wires somewhere
between Clinton and Market Deeping.
a few miles north of Peterborough. A
telegraphic employee set out in haste,
upon his bicycle to remedy the defect,
and what was his surprise to discover
that a big snake, a coluber natrix, over
four feet in length. was hanging upon
the wires. : With difficulty he removed
the reptile, which was quite dead. and
Immediately contact was disestabllsh-
ed and Insulation made complete.
From the time London wired the OBJ
struction to the time OF the defect be-
ing remedled, barely half an hour had
elapsed. II was assumed that some
lads had killed the reptile and. In
mischievous mood, had thrown It up
on the wires.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13
IN OIIDEN TIMES.

Many Things Were Diferent-Now-a-da days
the Public Profit by Experience.
When the striped pole or sign which
now indicates barber shop was en-
ployed to let the public know where
cupping or bloodletting was profess
sionally performed, close shaves were
of daily occurrence; not the easy re-
moval of the hirsute or hairy adorn-
ment of the head and face, but close
shaves from entering eternity. More
than one unfortunate entered the bar
ber-surgeon's doorway to leave it a
corpse or so weak that weeks were re-
quired to get the victim of malpractice
everything, from heartache to corn,
and pain in the loins was invariably
treated with two missions, one on each
side of the spine. Like plasters and
liniments, these helped from the
counter irritation they created, and we
presume that had Mr.. Calvin Wilson,
proprietor of the leading shaving par
lor of Niles, Mich, lived in the time of
George III, of England, in place of
taking the course he did a short time
ago with his back, bloodletting would
have been resorted to. Read how he
treated his trouble. Mr.. Wilson says:
My occupation has very likely much 10 do
with the cause of my backache from which
have suffered considerably for a number Of
years Standing on one S feet some days Is hours
is hard on the best OF backs, but when you have
pain across the loins. with lameness and sore
ness, everytime you move the muscles OF the
arm, long long, before your daily task is over
you often wish you could 90 TO sleep. tried
everything to better my condition but was I'M
successful until / used three boxes OF Doan' 8
Kidney Pills The relief they brought to man
who has worked hard all his life and is now
past the three score and ten Is much easier to
appreciate than TO describe in words Deans
Kidney Pills perform what they promise.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price SO cents. Mailed by
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the u. S. Remember
the name, Ooan's, and take no substi-
tute.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13

That is found where the roads are good:
With scarcely sound it careers Ger the
ground,
And oil is Its principal food.
Il utters sad and peculiar cry
Which sounds like "Punk-punka! Punk
ture."
And sobs fills It's throat when 1t raises
this note,
AS those who have heard II feel sure.
It's fond of hill, but II likes to go down,
Not up, for It's tired from its birth.
With one flashing eye It fits rapidly by
When darkness is over the earth.
It rests against ratings. but ne'er goes to
roost
In trees that would shelter II. which
Shows singular taste. but 1t sometimes In
haste
VIII seek its repose in a ditch.
The blssiclIle bird makes an excellent pet
When tame, II has scarcely Its match;
But tits. must add. for girl or lad.
A troublesome creature to catch!
Felix Leigh.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13
Skinned Indeed.

Skinned Indeed.
Bellows-You say you got skinned in
buying a wheel?
Fellows-Yes; took tumble the first
mount.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13
The IsiasInkIa Bird.

rho blssickle bird is wonderful fowl
That is found where the roads are good;
With scarcely a sound 1t careers DER the
ground,
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13

Little Ikey-"Fader. vat fish a phil
anthropist?" Old Swindlebaum-"A
philanthropist, mein sohn, ish a man
vot induces oder peoples to gif away
deir monish NIT charity. York
World.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13
Simple brutal.

It's bad enough that they must eat
mules In Havana. To ask II they seree
II table d'oat or la cart seems to SAVIOR
Of levity.-Philadelphia Times.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13
what She Des,r.a.

Knicker-I tried to convince my wife
that / couldn't afford a new sealskin
cloak Bocker-And did you succeed?
Knicker-No, she wanted the argu-
ment brought home to her.--St. Louis
Star. -
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13

Some men have regular Sunday
morning attack of Inconsistencies when
the church bells ring.
To persevere in ones duty, and be
silent, is the best answer to calumny.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-01-13
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

Variety of Jo.tes-Gibes and Ironies
Original ana Seiected-Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide of uumor--
Witty Sayings
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
4 Word about the New Clothing Firm
of Narlm \ Jennings.

This firm, although new here, are
not new in the business they are
going into, by any means, OF Mr.,
Narliu'S long experience in the cloth
ing business something has been said
in this paper before. MIR. Jennings,
the other partner, is and has been
connected with the old reliable firm of
II. Is. Glover Co, of DubuQuc, Iowa
for twenty nine years. Although he
still retains his position with this
firm, he will at all times give the store
the full benefit of his experience in the
way of purchasing and other matters
pertaining to the welfare and success
OF the business.
Mr.. Narlin, who has been here for
the past ten days, experimenting the
repairs and fitting up of the store in
the Spratler building, is here to stay,
and will make Mineral Point his
future and permanent home, aud will
give the business his fun time and
personal attention. He will be as
sisted in the store by Mr., Irwin Lynch,
u we'll known Mineral Point young
man, who at all times will be pleased
to see his friends at the new store.
This firm will make n strong addl-
tion to the many good and reliable
business houses of this city lw
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
GeMe@YS91t G!YS
LUDDEN & Co.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Regular meeting of Mineral Point
Chapter No. I. Order of the Eastern
Star, Wednesday evening, Sept. 20.
A full attendance is desired, as bus
mess of Importance is to come before
the chapter, in regard to the district
convention to be held here Oct. %.
1t is understood that Willie Snow
goes to Racine college, Crawford
Ross and Robert Crawford to Madi-
son, and Misses Agnes Snow, Mar
gerry Lambertson, Maria Spensley
and Beatrice Sinclair to Kemper Hall,
kenosha.
Mrs. John Esch, of this city, left
on Tuesday morning for visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Zeuen, of Racine,
this state. Mrs. Esch came here
forty-two years ago, has never before
been out side of Iowa county, and
this is her first trip by rail. May she
have a pleasant visit.
Mrs. j. M. Parkinson returned to
Madison on Saturday. Prof. Par
kinson has been up near Green Bay,
the victim of hay fever; but business
required his early return last week !,
and his wife went to Madison to join
him.
The base ball match came off be-
tween Dodgeville and Mineral Point
on Friday last. OF the result we know
not: but some of the young men and
which was given in honor of the day,
and they are full of praise for the
Dodgeville young men and ladies on
this score, whatever might have been
their base ball score.
George Thrasher located bectree,
near the old Schaaf mill, and after
having obtained the permission of
the owner of the land, he was soon
at work securing his prize, which was
four full buckets of the best of honey,
which he divided with land owner
and his friends. The excitement of
this incident took him back, he re-
ports, to his pioneer days, with his
gun and dogs
Miss Kathryn Chase left, last week,
for Chicago, where she will remain
until the Christmas holidays.
Twenty-sixth annual exhibition,
Boscobel Agricultural and Driving
Park Association, Boscobel, Sept.
20, q, -.
Henry Ovitz, last week, moved into
his fine residence, erected during the
present season. 1t is a pleasant
home.
Mr.. John Krier and Mrs. Peter
Weiskercher started from Jonesdale
last week for Sioux county, Iowa, on
a three weeks visit with Mr.. John
Sauer and Herman Ahlers.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Kelly and
baby returned to their home in
Marshall, Wis, last week, where Mr..
Kelly will resume his duties as princi-
pal of the Medina High school of that
place.
Will y. Fisher started this Thurs
day morning to resume his studies at
the Northern Indiana Normal School
an5 Dps;paSs Cnlleua
Mrs. Clara Lehman and family
started on last Wednesday after
spending almost two months with her
sister Mrs. n. X. Van Matre and
other relatives and friends here, who
will long cherish the memory OF their
visit with them. They came by way
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
over Bishops Furniture store

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Is II scien-
tiiic compound having the endorse
ment Of eminent physicians and the
medical press. It " digests what you
eat " and positively cures dyspepsia.
NJ. a. Ketron, Bloomingdalc, Tenn,
says it cured him Of indigestion OF ten
years standing w. u. Pridcaux
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

+. +. Turner, Compton, Mo-, was
cured Of Piles by DcWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve after suffering seventeen
years and trying over twenty rem
edies. Physicians and surgeons en-
dorse it. Beware of dangerous coun-
tcrfeits. w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
! i i b i i b
rrileauN Rccnan.

The nomM lowa) Journal, OF
September |, contained the following:
Thursday at = y, m, occurred the
marriage ot Ervn j, prideauN Of
Mineral Point, Wis, and Miss Julia
Bccman OF this city, 1t was quiet
affair and took place in Davenport.
The bride Is n prominent lady and
the groom is n young man worthy
OF the young woman he chose, The
Journal cntouds oongratulation and
wishes them long and prosperous
life We have not learned where
they win mako their future home, "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

Chester II. Brown, Kalamazoo,
Mich, says: Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cured me Of severe case OF
indigestion; can strongly recommend
II TO all dyspeptics. - Digests what
you eat without aid from the stomach
and cures dyspepsia. w. II. Pri-
deaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
T.. G.. SpOOncr
SEES the .Janesville Pastouri2od Ice
rcam in IN cream sOdas

For wounds; burns, scalds, sores,
skin diseases and all irratating erup-
tions, nothing SO soothing and heal
Ing as DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
Mrs. Emma Bolles, Matron Engle-
wood Nursery, Chicago, says Of III:
/" When all else fails in healing our
babies, It will cure" w. II. Pri-
dcaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
With the Nex Store.

Mr.. Irwin Lynch, who has been in
the employ Of the White House, has
taken a position in the new clothing
store Of Varlin & Jennings, where
he will be pleased TO have his friends
call upon him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

There's always hope while there's
One Minute Cough Cure. " An
attack OF pneumonia left my lungs In
bad shape and | was near the first
stage Of consumption. One Minute
Cough Cure completely cured me. !"
writes Helen McHenry, Bismark. N.
ID. Gives instant relief. w. II. Pri-
deaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

The healing properties Of Banner
Salve are truly marvellous. 1t IL
a thorough antiseptic and heals all
Wounds. Cuts and Burns without
leaving scar. Eastman * Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
For Sale.

The Walker Hotel property In this
city IL for sale at a very low figure;
with six acres Of land, barn, etc. For
particulars enquire at premises
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

They are simply perfect" writes
Robt. Moore, Of La Fayette, Ind, OF
DeWitt's Little Early Rsers, the
" famous little pills +" for constipation
and all liver ailments. Never gripe.
w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
For sale.

My house and lots, corner Iowa and
Fountain streets, for sale, at low
price aud easy terms, For partcu-
lars inquire OF Mr.. Joseph Doller.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
For Sale.

Two lots, and dwelling containing
five rooms, summer kitchen and other
conycniences. For terms and partic-
ulars, see William Smith, on the
place, or j. B. Reynolds. iw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
Secondhand Stoves.

For Sale Secondhand Hard-coal
Stoves and Heaters, and Spence
Water Heater. Inquire at Hardware
store Of j.. j. Pcnhallegon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
8,
Thursday, Sept. q.
The above is the which business
that marks the OF to make
Mnealp point's lpadnp
Clothing ~ Gent|emen's
furnishing Store.

arriving
prices
unknown.
the creations and the desirable
will policy
will LOWEST
with winning friendship confidence
sb goods
money
Please remember the date Spratcr Building
325 High Street Yours respectfully,
VARLIN & JENNINGS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
IA" Additional locals on sth page.
Wanted.

A girl, to go to Chicago, as nurse in
private family. Apply at Mrs. Laura
A. Cobb's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
VARLIN & JENNINGS.
'ee. DIR. Goodwin Frec.H

Will deliver free lecture Friday
night commencing at seven o'clock,
In front Of the post Office; subject:
"Man, Know Thyself." Ladies invit-
ed. 5wl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
The Latest in Millinery.

Miss NJ. Wearne has returned home
from Chicago with full line OF the
latest millinery,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
\ Costly Clock.

\, w, Thoma has recently added to
his jewclry store u fine large Gilbert
Regulator, which stands sin aud one
half feet high and it is claimed that
when regulated, it will not vary over
five seconds in month.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
Wheels nj Cost.

| will close out all Bicycles now ON
hand at cost until sold out.
lwa N. Il. MARTIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point,
Wis. as second class matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

a good second hand single road
Buggy. Inquire of w. II. prideaux,
druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
MISS A. III. GALE,

Teacher OF Piano and Organ.
From National Conservatory OF
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
EnnCN kON pNnCrs.

The latest assortment in the city, and
prices down, TuoMA &sLENAnAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
APPRENTICES Wanted.

Call at Miss Preston's millinery
store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

Our work is our best advertise
ment, Our style OF cutting, etc, IL
always as 1t should be, and the
clothes we make are frequently judged
to be the productions of some high
class metropolitan tailor, Az least
this IL what our customers tell us,
and we consider such compliments Ms
the very best recommendation for our
work Cur prices are the lowest,
quality OF work and material consid-
cred. All the clothes we make are
tried on to customers. It's absolute
ly necessary to make good TT. Try
us for one order, and you'll patronize
us again. New goods aud new sly yles
always on hand. Kindly leave your
orders early. Dycing, cleaning and
repairing done in n satisfactory man
ncr. Yours for best values,
ADAM DRESEN.
Over DIshon's EurnutIrp Store
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

Price: S1.s5 per Year. In Advance,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
Fall Millinery,

OF the very latest styles, at the Mil
liucry store of Miss Preston,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

To call and examine that fine line OF
Chinawaro, that they are giving away
with Baking Powder NJ Gales Cash
Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

\ Fine Line
Of fancy lamps at low prices at
Thoma \ Ienahan's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
Il. e. Spooner

II. Ss CpOobCT
uses the best Of every thing money
can buy In his Bakery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18

Since Bill Smith was sworn in as as
sociate justice of Kansas, it develops
that his name is William Redwood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
Lewis Martin Meets With an
Awful Death.
Attempts to Cross the Union
Pacific Track
AHEAD OF THE FLYER.
Is In His Wagon When the En-
CINE Struck 1t.
Literally Crushed Into Pulp
The Horses Escape.

Rossville, Jan. 1S.-Lewis Martin was
killed by westbound Union Pacific pas
senger No. which left Topeka at 6:25
last evening. The accident occurred at
a railway crossing one mile west OF
Menoken. Mr.. Martin was returning
home from Topeka.
1t is supposed that Mr.. Martin did not
hear the approaching train. He wore
heavy cap over his head and ears, ana
was driving rapidly in a double wagon
Mr. Martins body, horribly muIllateu'
fell upon the pilot of the locomotive.
The train was stopped. Parties on the
train identified the body as that OF Nj.
Martin. So frightful were the injuries
of the dead man that it was decided 10
leave the body as it lay on the engine.
1t was thus carried to Rossville.
Mr.. Martin leaves a wife and eight
children. He was 4S years OF age, anu
was a member of the Rossville A. y.
Z. W. He was a member of the firm
of Martin & Grubbs, butchers, or ROSS
vile.
notified of the accident. He telephoned
to Justice of the Peace Spear of ROSS
vile to arrange and hold an inquest.
This was done last night. The verdlct
of the jury merely recited the facts OF
the death. and did not locate any re-
sponsibility.
Physicians who examined the body
of the dead man found that he haU
sustained the following injuries: Lett
shoulder broken; right leg dislocated
and fractured; six ribs on right SIDE
broken; internal injuries on right SIDE;
right shoulder broken; right arm broken
in three places; skull crushed; neck dis
located.
The body was literally mashed into a
pulp. 1t was impossible to remove 1t
from the place where it lay on the en-
CINE without the aid of appliances which
were not at hand at the time the accl-
dent occurred.
ic Of fIn
west and was running at a high rate
of speed when it struck the wagon. The
wagon was smashed into thousands of
pieces. Wonderful as it may seem, the
span of horses escaped without injury,
and was caught later in the evening at
Silver Lake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
PoPUL1sTs HAVE FUN
At the Expense of Represen tative
McKeever of Shawnee.

The Populists of the house tried to
have a little sport with Mr.. McKeever
of Shawnee during the afternoon ses-
sion today, by introducing the follow
ing resolution, which was prepared by
Mr. Ravemscraft of Clark county:
Whereas, Owing to the popularity ana
influence of the Honorable Ed. Mckee
yer of Shawnee, much of his valuable
time is taken up by his constituents and
the general public, who are besieging
him to secure them office or for special
legislation, and as the same must be
annoying to the honorable gentleman,
as it is to his fellow members who are
seated near him, and
Whereas, This body in it's wisdom has
refused to build a wire fence for his
protection, as he earnestly requested it
should do, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the employees time is
not consumed, and the honorable gen
tlemans time entirely occupied by said
constituents and general public; there
fore be it
Resolved, That this house furnish the
above named member with a private
secretary, whose duty it shall be to
stand at the outer door and by prevar-
ication otherwise divert, or at least
divide, their opportunities by directing
them to the other members from Shaw
nee. Be it further
Resolved, That the only compensa-
ton of said private secretary shall be
the perquisites of this office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-18
FROM MANILA.
One of the goth Writes to Topeka
Friends.

J. E. Davis of the Twentieth Kansas
has written home from Manila to his
parents in this city. He says in part;
1t was just 1:30 p. m. when we passed
into the Irish channel, this being
narrow strip of water that connects the
China sea and Pacific ocean. The wa
ter here is as green as st. Patricks day
We Travelled near the shore and we
could see cocoanuts growing, lemons,
oranges and large forests of mahogany.
December we entered Manila bay.
The natives use canoes made from
bamboo and by digging out mahogany
logs. The Chinese do all the labor here
and are very lazy. They coal the vessels
a scoop shovel. 1t takes twelve of them
to do as much as one American. We re-
manned on board three days, leaving the
ship on Sunday and marched a mile to
camp We are located in barracks and
they prove very good quarters. We are
in old Manila There is no sewerage
here.
The new city is quite different; the
residences are of stone or brick and
quite handsome.
One of the principal attractions here
is an old Catholic church and a kings
palace, each 300 years old. The palace
has been transferred into Spanish
restaurant.
The walled city is surrounded by a
wall twenty feet high and thirty feet
wide.
The money is nearly all Mexican and
one of our dollars is worth $2.09 in
Mexican money.
The only duty we have now is stand
ing guard. There is no drill work. The
mosquitoes are simply awful here.