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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Farm for Sale

Eighty acres in the township of Sum-
ner About % acres cleared, good soil,
frame house and small barn, good grain.
airy, small orchard, good fruit. Will
sell on contract with small payment
down. Inquire of e.. f. Brown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Ladies' TaiIorinO

Ladies tailor-made suits, TO order, for
81 ~. Ladies' tailor-made Jackets a
speciality. Mrs. NELL MUNGER,
Tyrell-st, I'd door west of Pine.
st. Louis, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Farm for Sale.

Eighty acres two and one-half miles
from Alma and two miles from st. Louis.
Good buildings and choice farm nicely
located. For sale cheap. Inquire of O.
l.. Brown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
! Churches ! Societies.
CHURCHES.

At Baptist church Rev. j. Clizbe
viii preach at the morning service. Sun.
day school at ll:45 Il. IN. Young peo-
pie : meeting at 6 900 p. N. No evening
service.
The Presbyterian church worships at
the opera house The morning sermon
will be on An Exchanging God" the
evening subject will be Wrestling
Jacob. " Sabbath school at / / 30 "a. IN
Endeavor meeting at coop IN. All are
welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
Village Council

ALMA. Mich. Oct H. 1890
Regular meeting OF the Common Council Of
the Nillagc Of Alma in Council Chamber on
above date
Prc,ent-Prcs. Tinker Trustees Brewbaker
MOutigrl, Dean and Wilson
Absent-Trustees Meyers and Hannah
MINUTES OF lhr last REGULAR meeting read aud
upon motion approved IA corrected
Trustee Hannah appears.
On motion the following claims were allowed
at footing, Excepting the bill of Engineer Rcd
man. vs. hIrh the clerk was instructed To refer
beck to him 10 be itemized ana the bill OF Chas
tishbeck referred 10 the committee on claims
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-10-20
SOCIETIES.

An adjourned meeting of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society will be held
with Mrs. III. O. Price Tuesday after.
noon at 30, local time All members
are especially requested to be present as
business of importance must be tran
saCted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Democratic CITY Caucus.

A Democratic caucus for the city OF
Mineral Point will be held at the city
hall on Friday evening, March oath,
1899, for the purpose OF placing in
nomination candidates for the various
city and ward officers to be elected
April 4: TO elect city committee: and
to transact any other business that
may properly be brought before the
meeting. COMMITTEE.
Dated March l6, 1899.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
FOR SALE.
CATHOLIC RECTORY.

The members of St. Paufs Catholic
Church having determined to build a
new Priests House, the present house
is offered for sale, the purchaser to
remove same at time to be agreed
on. Payment, cash, or negotiable
security. Bids received to lst of
April.
JAMES KENNEDY, JAMES HIsHEN,
JAMES McDERMOTT, THOS. GRADER,
JOHN WALSH, JUDGE MClLHoN,
REV. j. O'KEEFE,
Building Committee
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
GoM0MNSt01<
LUDDEN s. Co.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Dougherty, recently purchased a lot
and barn in Darlington. They will
enlarge the barn to hold 20 horses.
E. w. Eastman, of this city, his
. brother Lee Eastman, of Montfort,
and their cousin H. E. Eastman, of
Dodgeville attended the meeting of
the Retail Lumber Dealers Associa-
tion at Madison last week.
Darlington journal: The city coun-
Gil met Tuesday night March I, and
named the following city officers, all
have served the city to the satisfaction
of all: Clerk, Chas. Blakely Jr.;
Treasurer, M. A. Michaelson; City
Attorney, G.. A. Marshall; Marshal,
Frank Moran.
Six students of the senior class of
the Lancaster High school have enter
ed the contest for the j. L. Mills Mem
orial prize. The contest will take
place April 4. The heirs of Judge j.
Il. Mills set aside from his estate $500,
the proceeds of which are to be given
annually to the graduate of the High
school who writes and reads the best
essay, as adjudged by the committee.
The prize this, the first, year will be
$15. The School board also gives a
second prize of $3.50 for the second
best production. The delivery of the
essays must be at public meeting,
not at the commencement time.
People crossed the Mississippi at
Cassville on the ice with teams up to
March 13.
Bro. NJ. p. Rindlaub, of Platteville,
says" When the editor of The Wit
ness was in Kansas just before the
holidays, and was being taken out for
ride in new surrey, we remarked to
the owner: GA handsome new surrey
you have here" "Yes," he replied
Gan advertisement in The Witness
sold that surrey. | saw the ad. in
your paper, and sent for the carriage,
and it came just as advertised
Blanchardville Blade: The many
friends of Clarence Blanchard will be
pleased to learn that he has posi-
ton as city salesman for the John A.
Tolman Co. of Chicago. Mr.. Blan-
chard has been in the employe of this
Company for many years and was one
of their most successful statesmen.
The Blanchardville Blade reports
that Ed. McCloskey's sale, near that
place last week, was largely attended
and everything sold at good prices.
Blanchardville Blade: Mrs. Thos.
Satterlee accompanied by her sister
went to Mineral Point Tuesday for a
visit.
George Campton, late of Darling
ton succeeds j. M. Pile as merchant
at Waldwick. MIR. Pile will devote
his attention to the farm which he re-
Gently purchased from r. r. Stephen
son.
Monroe Journal-G azette: Miss
Mary Clark left last Saturday for a
few days visit with relatives at Platte
vile and Mineral Point.
John F. Whitford, of this place, re-
ceived an increase OF pension, from %
to SO per month.
Judge Ira Bird, died at his home in
Jefferson. last Saturday. He was so
years of age.
Prospectors are looking near Reeds
burg. Copper ore has been found at
100 feet.
Col. George Bird Of Madison, who
went to Porto Rico TO attend the we'd
ding Of his son, has arrived home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
OCuIist
and,
Optician,

The oculiSt treats diseases of
! the eve,
Z The Opticiau treats visual de-
! tects that may he wmedicd with
: glasses. Each n distinct proteS-
Z sion, II medical training is not
4 an essential to the opticiau, nor
: is an optical training essential
Z of the oculist, Much misappre.
hensiou rs To the status of oc-
: ulist and opticiau exists among
Z the laity, There should he none,
there need he none, and the day
! is not far distant when there
4 will be none. Then these two
professions will be as distinct
as the medical and dental pro-
tcsslons, The whole thing is en-.
compasscd in the advice of u
local physician, to II lady pa
ticnt: Your eyes are not dis
\ eascd; you need no oculist, Go
to our local opticians and save
Your money
l Opposite ADAM w. TnOMA,
Gundry \ Gray. Graduate opttciNn,
ws,r pr,a s,sr >yr ,uur ,~w wv, vwr wu =.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
FARM MACHINERY.
New Line for Spring of 1893

/ have full line of Plows, Har.
rows, and Disc Cultivators, for the
spring trade. Please call and see my
stock.
Have two good sulky plows that |
trade for wood or hay.
3lw4 n. Il. MARTIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
The New Gospel of Temperance.

Rev. Henry Colman, d. D., OF Mil
waukee, Superintendent Of the Anti
Saloon League, will deliver an
address on the New Gospel of Tenn
perance, at the M. +. Church next
Sunday evening March 10. DR.. Col
man ranks high in our state as wise
leader and an instructive speaker.
You should hear him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

II you have cough, throat irrita-
tion, pain in the chest, difficulty In
breathing, Group or hoarseness, let US
suggest One Minute Cough Cure.
Always reliable and safe. W. Fl.
Prideaux. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
To Cure Il Cold in One Day,

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's M druggists refund the money
ii 1t fails to cure, 25c, The genuine
has l., Il, =, ON each tablet, For
sale by w. II. Prideaux, Mineral
Point, Wis. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

Those having farms or city prop
erty for sale will do we'll to list it with
the Mineral Point real estate agency.
No charge for advertising if property
is not sold. N. X. VANMATRE, Agt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
PAY Your Taxes.

Tax payers are notified that Tues.
day March l3, will be the last day for
paying taxes, as the books will then
be returned to the County Treasurer.
JAMES ToAY, City Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Spring Millinery.

Miss Preston is in the city markets
studying the styles and selecting the
choicest things for her spring stock,
to be opened on March 27, opposite
Gundry & Gray's. 27w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

A COW and two heifer calves, They
are all choice animals, Inquire at
The Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Millinery.
Our wall Paper

Is coming In, and we have the largest
stock OF Wall Paper and Window
Shades In the county. Do not buy
until you have examined our stock.
30 j. j. HANsCoM Il Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
House to Rent.

Located east of mill dam, lnQuir,
of \. II. Martin. Slw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
House. Cleaning Time
over Bishops Furniture store.

Is near at hand. j. J. Hanscom &
Co. have anticipated your needs.
Their stock of wall paper is the lar
gest and finest ever shown In the
county. 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Don't Fail

To call and examine that fine line OF
Chinaware, that they are giving away
with Baking Powder at Gales Cash
Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Miss Preston

Is in the city, to study the styles IN
millinery, and to select choice stock
to be opened March q, at her new
stand, opposite Gundry & Gray's
Miss Masten will conduct the store
during the absence of Miss Preston.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Early Closing.

lSSttN
The undersigned firms have agreed
to close their places of business every
evening, except on Wednesdays aud
Saturdays, beginning April LIST.
GUNpRY Il GRAY,
+. c. LUppEN & Co.,
j. Il. FRIEpEN,
JACOB DRESEN x Co,
j. j. HANSCOM X Co.,
w. j. PENHALLEGON,
II. II. CHANDLER,
a. G.. DEllER.
THOMA 4 LENAHAN.
March IA, 1899.
The undersigned, grocers of this
city, hereby agree To close our re-
spective places of business at O'Clock
p. M, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Fridays, and at 9 o'clock
on Wednesdays, from and after April
|, 1899. BREWER x PENHALLGoN.
JOHN II. TOAE,
GORGEN X PITTS,
HENDRA BROTHERS.,
GALES CASH STORE,
J. A. SPRATLER,
GUTTEN STEIN \ JACKA.
March Is, 1899.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Mixed Paint.

Remember we sell the Chicago
White Lead & Oil Co.'S, celebrated
ready mixed paints. Pure goods and
guaranteed, get our color card free.
THOMA & LENAHAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Latest Millinery.

A full line OF the latest things In
millinery will be opened up March q,
by Miss Preston, opposite Gundry d
Gray's 2Iw3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
NEW SHOES.

We have just received our
New Shoes, in all the latest
novelties.
GUNDRY & GRAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
Now IL the time

to buy Wall Paper and Window
Shades, our stock is large and prices
to suit you. THoMA q LENAHAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point,
Wis, as SECOND class matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-03-16

Price: s1.a5. Year in Advance
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26
THE CURSE OF UsURY.

Usury has been the curse of the world
as far back as history goes. ORDINARILY =
usury Is extortonate or illegal interest;
but In many states usurious interest is
allowed by law, and there is much small
lending by speculative parties on hou Sc
bold goods or other property at high
and ruinous rates.
In Exodus XXI, 25, we read Neither
shalt thou lay upon him usury. And
Bancroft United States, Vol. /, page
250: The curse Of usury, which always
falls SO heavily upon new settlements,
did not spare them; y they were
obliged to borrow morey at fifty per
cent and ut thirty per cent. interest. -
Usury concentrates wealth in the
hands of the few, making slaves of the
people who will n Ut ght for homes they
do not own, and who might be benefit
ted by a change of masters or revolu.
tion. All the ancient empires perished
in this way, Rome included.
These days we see the same statue. 1t
is bonded interest the world over NOV
ng on to enslave the people more and
more. The British war with Egypt
when Alexandra was burned was on &C
count Of the Rothschid bonds. The re.
bellion in Cuba ard the Philippines was
on account Of exactions 10 mt ct Spain's
expenses and the interest due on
BONDS-French bonds, Italian bonds,
German bonds.
Lieut. Hanuaford in his book on Cuba
says: "The vast sums wrongly taken
from the Cubans, were onty to enrich
a swarm of overEearing foreigners.
Spain had f;st ned on Cuba debt Of
s2O0, 600, 900, over 800 per capita, and
by taxes wrung S39,0OO,0O annually
from the Cubans."
But now that Spain has lost Cuba,
her people are loaded down beyond
measure. How she will meet her inter-
est is hard to see. II Spain should be-
come Republic 1t would not help mat
ters, for there is no escape. Usury holds
her grip no matter under what govern
ment, And no doubt our syndicate and
monetary schemers will, ,ere many years
have hold on Cuba and Porto Rico
and possibly the Philippines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26
TREATY COMPROMISES.
Two Plans Proposed In the ss.ate-Ii
Not Arranged. There May
BE Delay.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Several ad.
dresses on the general subject of expan.
sion are expected to be made in the sen.
ate this week. One of these by Senator
White in opposition to the govern.
ment's policy will likely be made today
aud Senator Lodge will likely follow
tomorrow with brief talk in support
of the policy and in advocacy of the
early ratification Of the peace tr. ATTY.
How much time will be given to the
treaty in executive session will depend
upon whether the committee on foreign
relations considers it in the interest Of
the treaty to press consideration. There
is an effort to arrange compromise,
which would permit speedy action upon
the treaty, but if this is not successful
the indications are for considerable de.
lay. Two compromises are suggested.
One OF these is for modification of
the treaty, or the adoption of resolu.
ton declaratory against the permanent
holding of the Philippine archipelago.
and the other is for modification of
the army reorganization bill on lines
desired by the treaty opponents. 1t is
not yet possible to state whether either
course will be pursued.
On Friday the senate will listen to
eulogies of the late Representative CooB
of illinois,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26

1t seems Governor Roosevelt does not
believe in bounties. The State OF New
York has two beet sugar factories, at
Rome and Binghampton, and the Legis.
Iature has appropriated $26, 600 year
for the past two years, Some persons
interested thought that sum would not
be enough to pay the freight this year,
and so called on the Governor to recon-
mend larger sum. But the gentlemen
we're amazed when the Governor said
he was opposed to any bounty appro-
pria ions whatever, as he believed the
whole bounty system vicious. New
Workers seem to have caught Tartar
in the "Rough Rider"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23. The time Of
the house this week. excepting today.
which was sec aside for the considera
tion of District OF Columbia business,
will likely be devoted to the army re-
organization bill. The consideration OF
this bill has been delayed by the illness
of Chairman Hull of the military az.
fairs committee. He has recovered
sufficiently, it is believed, to pilot the
measure, however, and the house for.
mally agreed to take up its considera
tion tomorrow. The general debate,
not including three night sessions, is to
continue 10 hours. This Is as far as the
agreement goes. IL includes no pro.
vision for final vote.
The debate promises to be both inter-
esting and important, as it will raise all
the questions involved in increasing our
Standing army to 100000 men, as pro.
posed by the bill, together with our
whole future policy relative to the terri.
tory acquired III the recent war with
Spain. There exists wide variety OF
opinion upon he proposition to increase
the standing army. 1t has n strong ma.
jority of the Republicans behind 1t, and
IL comes into the house with the en-
dorsement ot the presidents message,
practically as an administration meas
ure. The Democrats and Populists are
intensely hostile To the whole PROPOSE.
tion, and intend to fight it to the last
ditch.
They viii have some support from the
Republican SIDE. The opposition, how
ever, do not desire to embarrass the
government, and are wiling to provide
for u temporary increase i'll the army OF
10000 men, III accordance with the
provisions ut tae substitute bill offered
by the minority of the committee. Ol
they are wIIln.s to authorize the con.
tinuance temporarily OF the present wal
strength of tho regular army $4,000,
anything III fact to prevent the creation
OF permanent increase. In this they
have the sympathy of many of the Re.
pubicans. The tate of the bill is in
grave doubt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26

"The curse Of the century is alcohol.
ism," says Belgian scientist, "poison-
ing the body and the mind, bunting
the moral sense and deterioiating the
human race" He might have added
that the human stomach was never in
tended to receive anything but proper
food, and all else swallowed is more OF
less dangerous, and the penalty must be
paid. This is world Of law, not OF
chance or accident. We cannot do evil
and secure good results. Nature holds
out no rewards tor violating her laws,
but exacts the penalty. AS to alcohol
the only safe rule is, "touch not, taste
not, handle not"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26
SHALL THE RATIO Be 10 TO ~

On this point Mr.. Bryan, IN his late
speech at Chicago, maintained thai
there should be no departure from the
old ratio of is to 1, He said no praoti.
cal action can be obtained on the cleo
ion OF Democratic President and Con-
gress, unless they we're committed to q
given ratio. If the ratio is not fixed In
the platform and the matter is left open
some will favor one ratio and some an.
her, and so there would be no agree
ment, some would favor 16 to l. some
20 to l, others perhaps 30 to 1, and so
on.
Mr.. w. II. Harvey, author Of Coins
School, says II the ratio Is increased
over 10 we would have 10 enlarge the
silver dollar or reduce the gold dollar.
Our silver dollar now is l6 times the
weight OF the gold dollar, and our meta
money has that ratio throughout; and
to change the ratio would require an en-
tire recoinage.
As Mr.. Harvey says, there is In the
world about the same quantity of silver
as gold, in value, but in weight about 16
times more silver. The amount Of each
metal is about "a ,00O, ,0O0, 900. The ratio
therefore is just right as it is; and when
The United States gives to silver the
same privilege that gold enjoys, the two
metals will resume their former relation
of 10 to l. Nothing Is rnore certain.
When the United States puts her foot
down, other nations will soon join in
depend upon it. The Standard Oil
company fixes the price of oil the world
over, and the American Sugar Refining
trust fixes the price Of sugar.
Bat If the ratio is raised and silver
recoinei we lessen the quantity Of me-
tslic money and fasten low prices on
the people. Demonstration has
brought low prices; and bimetallism
with double ratio (32 to ~ would b.
no improvement. Under falling prices
debts increase, as prices aud property
decline. The privileged few want to
continue this gold standard rule, for 1t
Is to their emolument. They toll not,
neither do they spin, but they take the
gains Of usury and produce nothing. Z
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26

Dun and Bradstreet do not agree az
to the gain in bank clearings, The gain
for the whole country, according to
Bradstreet, for last week was 40 per
cent as compared with the correspond
ing week of 1898, while with New York
City excluded the gain was only l6.9
per cent, instead of Al 8, as stated by
Dun 4 Co. New York City's gain Of
SO 4 per cent over last year--which,
however, showed 40 5per cent gain over
lsj7-is OF course largely due to the
enormous sales OF stocks IL, ,573, ,435
shares for the last eleven days, and
&, ,739, 425 shares for the past week; but,
making all allowances, the bank clear
ings OF the country make an immensely y
encouraging showing. 1t is true that
IS 9 per cent gain for the country out
side of New York is long way from
446 per cent gain claimed by Dan
90. But, when 1t is considered that the
gain for the corresponding week Of 1885,
over 1897 wss 10 5 per 'isnt. the showing
is favorable enough to 40 without
I''stufin&. =
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26

The Senate passed the Nicaragua canal
bill on Saturday by vote of 48 to u
The old Maritime company gets IS. .0OO,-
600 for its alleged rights and franchises.
The construction OF the canal Is put In
the hands of government board Of
directors OF FIVE citizens, who are to gel
a salary of Us, 600 year, and no two to
be taken from any oIe State. Nicara.
qua and Costa Riea are to have a di.
rector each. The canal is to be COM
pleted in six years, the annual outlay
being restricted to 500, ,ODO. 600, making
Sl20000I0O0. Ths belief IL general
the canal will cost not less than $500.
0C0 .000. The canal is of great import
ance as national benefit and ne cessity
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-26
DALY'S TEST UPHELD.
Expert Acknowledged Presence of Cher
icaIs In Iowder Submitted.

Expert Acknowledged Presence of Cher
icaIs In Iowder Submitted.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-When Prof
w. +. Clarke took the witness stand be
fore the war investigating commission
Saturday, he said the powder sub
mitted by DR.. Daily was of brownisn
color, while pure borax is white, but die
not explain the difference. Witness
said he could say nothing of the origin
of the materials tested, nor could he
state the probable amount of these
chemical agents used that would be ex
acted in making tea from the beef with
out more material and longer time
Large quantities of such chemicals for
preservatives, however, he said, would
be unnecessary aud would be an expen.
alve waste.
The boric acid, he said, imparts no
odor whatever to meat The salicylic
acid. also, he SAID, was odorless, and he
could not say whether it forms any
compounds with the flesh of cattle that
would produce odor.
"Would it not be probable" he was
asked, "thaC meat kept for a time vary.
ing from | TO IL weeks in cold storage,
covered with cheese cloth, would be af.
fected by the substances in the cheese
cloth ?"
~ should think so" was the reply.
''Is II possible to get both these
agents pres
EYES, sir; we found both in the ma.
terial subm.tted, purporting to be a
meat extract"
''lt does not necessarily follow,
them" suggested General Beaver,