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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
SURPRISE THEIR FRIENDS.

Milwaukee, Aug. 13.-Attorney Will
liam ]. Turner of Milwaukee and Mrs.
s. d. Luscombe were married at the
brides home in CharlevoiX, Mich. The
wedding was big surprise to the many
friends of the couple. Both are
wealthy. The bride formerly lived in
Milwaukee. They We're sweethearts in
youth, but quarreled and separated.
The groom was married once an the
bride twice before this last alliance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
REED NOT CONSULTED.
Henderson Hasn't Written Ex-Speaker
Concerning Congressional Matters.

Dubuque, August l5.-A trusted
friend of Col. Henderson denies the
statement telegraphed from Washing
ton that Henderson wrote ex-Speaker
Reed on the subject of committees and
other matters and received no reply.
He says that to his personal knowledge
Col Henderson, though his relations
with Reed are still most friendly. has
not written to him on this or any other
subject since becoming candidate TO
speaker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
IS TT BUBONIC PLAGUE?
Peculiar Disease Breaks Out in Oporto,
Portugal

London, August 15.-The Mail pub
fishes the following from Oporto, Por-
tugal: "A suspicious disease which
broke out here recently has become
epidemic The symptoms are identical
with those of bubonic plague, The
sanitation and water supply here are
bad. The authorities, however, have
taken energetic measures.
Hong Kong, Aug. 15.-Twenty-three
deaths occurred from plague during the
last week. Twenty-Five new cases are
reported.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17

Chicago, Aug. 10 George Uutchings,
farmer from Barron Wis, narrowly
escaped heing II victim of sharpers
Sunday He sold his cattle Saturday
and with $50 in his pocket, went to
Lincoln park Sunday where he fell in
with Edward Shcrin, n noted crook,
and two other men. They tried to
work the shell game on the Barron
man, but he wouldn't bite. Sherin was
arrested
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
WILL. EXONERATE EVANS.

Washington. August 15.-The COM
mittee appointed by the grand com
mander of the Grand Army of the Re-
public to investigate Pension Commits
sioner Evans report eXonerates the
report; The committee will say the
pension office is being honestly and
conscientiously conducted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
NEW CHAMPION SWIMMER.

Milwaukee. Aug l3.-John Haunty,
of the VI. A. c., won the 100-yard
championship swimming race yester-
day in l;09 As. the time being within
Id second of the worlds record. DR..
Paul Neuman of the C. A. A. was sec
ond, and William Goetz, NJ. A. c., third.
Neuman is renowned swimmer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
STRIKE AT SUPERIOR.

West Superior, Wis, Aug. lathe
flour handlers at the Eastern Mime
sofa dock struck yesterday for an add
vance in wages. The regular force has
been getting $40 and demands 81 a
day. The extra men want - cents in
stead of 20 cents an hour. About $50
men are affected and business is tied
up Labor is so scarce that the men
eNnNcL 10 win
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
DIR SCHrRMAN RETURNS.

san Francisco. August 1.-THE
steamer China from Yokohama arrived
last night Among the passengers was
President Schurman Of the Philippine
island commission. and party He
positively declined to say anything Of
his official mission.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
NOW A TROPICAL STORM.

Washington, August l5.-The West
Indian hurricane, which almost for n
week has been raging in the West In
dies has modified. II is now designat-
ed rs a tropical storm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
CoLuMBIA'S NEW VICTORY.

Newport, r. l.. Aug l5.-The Column
bia added another victory to her rec
ord yesterday by defeating the Defend
or by IL minutes and seven seconds,
over 3S-mile course, winning prize
cup valued at $500 offered by John
Jacob Aston
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
YOUNG HOBART WINS.

Hamburg. August 15.-An interna-
tional lawn tennis tournament opened
here yesterday. Clarence Hobart and
several other American representatives
are entered Hobart won his match
yesterday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
KILLS ABUSIVE HUSBAND.

Chicago, Aug. Is. Martin J. Wiley.
an engineer was shot by his ill-used
Wife last night and died shortly after
ward, Il hope he will die" said Mrs.
Wiley, as she was placed under arrest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
NEW BROAD JUMP RECORD.

New York Aug, l0.-Ray c. Ewry CT
Chicago yesterday added half an inch
to the American amateur standing
broad jump Cmade himselN, jumping
IL feet and s inches.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
BRITISH STEAMER GOES DOWN.

Calcutta. August 15.-The surveying
steamer Resolution was sunk in col
lision with the British steamer Syn
dia. The Resolution had half dozen
European officers and six natives
aboard, The chief officer and second
and third engineers and some natives
wer saved. but the remainder are miss
ing
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
SLIP INSECURE.

Bar Harhor. Me. August 9 The
coroner's jury in the accident of the
Mt Desert ferry found that the PEG
pie came to their death by drowning
caused by insufficient connection OF the
slip"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
TWO STAGE STARS DIE.

Pennington, Mimi, Aug. 13.-Liliau
Lewis, the actress, died here yesterday.
Chocarua, n. H., Aug 13.-Lizzie
MacNichol, the opera singer, died here
yesterday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
HAIL RUINS WHEAT
DEVASTATING STORM IN THE
GRAIN BELT
NORTH DAkATo'S BIG LOSS

II Is Estimated That 20O0,0 900 Bushels
of Wheat Are Lost Small Part of
the Crop Harvested 100000 Acres
of Land Swept by Angry Ee-
mentS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
ONO VILLAGES BIG LOSS.

Cleveland, August 15.-Fiw yester-
day destroyed large part of the bust
ness portion Of the village Of Rerea
The loss is about 100000; no insur-
ancc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
ACCIDENT TO METEOR.

Portsmouth Aug. 15-In the Royal
Albert Yacht club regatta yesterday
Emperor Williams Meteor had her
foresail gear carried away and gave up
the race.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
VICTORY FOR JIMINEZ.

Havana, Aug. 15.-Jiminez has re-
ceived it is reported, news of deci-
sive victory of the revolutionists near
Monte Christi, which place is now be-
sieged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17

Gov Scofeld said Monday night that
he had not at that time received any
appeal from the secretary of war for
aid for the Porto Riean sufferers. Wis
consin is having its hands full looking
after the New Richmond cyclone suf-
ferers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
PRICE OF HARPER's REDUCED.

New York, Aug. 15.-Harper &
Brothers announce that the price of
Harpers magazine hereafter will be %
cents instead of So cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
KAISER TO VISIT VICTORIA.

London. Aug TO- Emperor William
will visit Queen Victoria at Windsor
castle In November.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17

Fargo, n. d.. August II. Two mil
lion bushels of wheat 1t Is estimated
were lost in yesterdays hail storm
which partially destroyed the crop OF
nearly 100000 acres OF land in the
state. Just before ii a. m, the storm
struck the northern part of Cass and
the southern part Of Trail counties. In
addition To the big hail which fell
thicky, heavy wind and rain storm
completed the destruction. The crop
loss is estimated all the way from %
to 100 per cent, Much OF the grain has
been so completely destroyed no effort
will he made to harvest what Is left,
The storm swept east from North Da-
kotA into Minnesota. kilograms from
llastead and llondrum report terrible
destruction of crops, The lowest os-
innate OF loss In that vicinity
has been placed at 10000
acres. In all the storm stricken sec
ton the insurance men assert a less
favorable per cent of the acreage Gov
cred by the hail. The insurance loss is
semi double from the fact that the
harvesting was progressing nicely.
Fifteen to 20 per cent. of the crop was
emf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
DOM PAUL ACCEPTS
AGREES CONDITIoNALLY TIC
CHAMBERLAIN'S PROPOSAL.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR

People Along the Transvaal Frontier
Getting Ready for Fight-Arms
Being Distributed Among the Farm
ers-Great Britain's Colonies Seem
to Be Loyal to Her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-17
Loss Near jamestown.

Jamestown, n, D., Aug. 1.-THE
most destructive hail storm of the year
occurred yesterday The storm began
at New Rockford and swept through
Eddy, Foster. Griggs and Barnes coun-
ties to Rogers. in the latter county 1t
is estimated 10000 acres of wheat was
destroyed. The loss Will be over - per
cent. Of the total Not over onc-halt
of the grain was harvested
Storm in Minnesota.
Ada, Mimi. Aug. 1t, This county
yesterday VAS visited by a hail storm,
II Is estimated thal half the entire crop
OF the county is a total loss, About
half Of this was Insured.
The Press., 1899-06-08
Jessie M. Good in How to Grow Flowers) IMPROVEMENT ASSO-
 CAPTIONS.
Begun May 4th.

About five years ago, J. H. Patterson, president of the National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, began putting into practice an idea of his own for mak- ing the shop premises more attractive. When this company organized 1t bought a quantity of land upon which to build shops, in locality near Dayton, known as Slidertown. It was locality hard as the name it bore, famous for fights, and the home, it seemed, of all the bad boys of Dayton.
 After the success of the company was assured and the managers had time to look about little, they began noticing things. One thing noted was the fact that in spite of the many pretty, modern cottages built for the workmen few of them would live in them the men often living several miles from the shops. In- quiry developed the fact that men did not care to live in such a notorious locality as Slidertown, and certainly did not care to raise families there.
 y both for employers and men. Men were often late, and system of docking for lost time is irritating alike to employer and force. Then, too, men are tired be- fore the days work begins and their ser- vices are not so valuable. Such circum- stances make it difficult for a firm to get or keep high-grade workmen. The men composing the National Cash Register Company are not the sort of men to be beaten by circumstances.
 MT. Patterson, 8 man of broad culture and kindly impulses, man who believes the truest philanthropy is teaching people to help themselves, with his managerial force set their wits to work to overcome ' the disadvantages surrounding the homes of their workmen and their own shops. The management had desk placed at a | convenient point in the shops and all en- ployes were invited to state their con- plaints, grievances aud wishes for their comfort, with suggestions for improve ment in work and machinery for the shop. wish 1 might tell you of the beautiful results which have sprung from these condolences between employer and en- ployed; of the large, cleanly toilet and | bath rooms for both men and women | employees of the top floor of one build ing put in fine order as lunch room for the several hundred women employed in
 the shops; tables and all the room in
 snowy-white paint, while the great white
 pillars supporting the roof are twined
 with growing vines of the hot lunches
 at cost of the rest rooms for those taken
 suddenly ill, and of many other things
 which make this establishment the most
 altruistic manufactory. believe, in the
 world. But cannot do this, for this ar.
 ticle is devoted to the village improve
 ment work inaugurated by Mr. Patterson. Gro be continued next weekly
The Press., 1899-06-08
Number 10.
She Lost Her Shoe.

While in Samoa Robert Louis Steven son and his wife in great measure did as the Romans did-that is to say, as the Samoans did. It was Louis custom to lie abed late of morning and spend the remainder of the time under a tree on the hill, clad in light pyjamas, the dress of the native Kanaka.
 With his wife it was the same. Stays were unknown to her and curling iron a dim recollection of shady past. It was while Stevenson and his wife were living at Apia, in Samoa, that MT. Hey wood was appointed consul there for this country.
 Shortly after his arrival in the coun- try he arranged for a reception to the English, German and American resi- dents of the community that they might meet him in his official capacity and he them as "citizens of Samoa"
 Of course an invitation was sent Rob- ert Louis Stevenson and his wife. Two days before the date of the function MT. Haywood was surprised to receive a note from MT. Stevenson sent by courier. The note read as follows:
 Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Louis Stevenson accept Consul Heywood's in vitation with pleasure and assure him that they will be present on the evening of the 23d if by that time Mrs. Stevenson finds her other shoe. Ever thine,
 ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON. -Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1899-06-08

A THOUSAND TONGUES could not ex- press the rapture of Annie B. Springer, of 1125 Howard-st., Philadelphia, Pa. when she found that Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption had completely cured her of hacking cough that for many years had made life burden. All other remedies and doctors could give her no help, but she says of this Royal Cure ''it soon removed the pain in my chest, and can now sleep soundly, something I can scarcely remember doing before. I feel like sounding it's praises throughout the universe" So will every one who tries pr. Kings New Discovery for any trouble of the Throat, Chest or Lungs. Price soc. and $1. Every bottle guaran- teed. 5
 Trial bottles free at A. c. Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press., 1899-06-08
A Little Sermon.

To be honest; to, be kind; to earn little and spend little less; to make, upon the whole, family happier for his presence; to renounce, when that shall be necessary. and not be imbitter- ed; to keep a few friends. but these without equalization; above all, on the sa1ne grim condition, to keep friends with himself-here is task for all that man has of fortitude and delicacy.- Robert Louis Stevenson.
The Press., 1899-06-08
son.
Straw Mating.

Equally good news of Mat ting.
 Our entire stock of fine Chi nese and Japanese Jointless Mattings, many of them hand some inlaid patterns, our 37k quality, 4oc quality, and 45c quality, go down at one fell swoop of the price reducer's pencil to 25c the yd!
 Our whole stock; not few patterns, but all we have. And this, too, right in the heart of the mating season. We are taking a look ahead to inventory.
The Press., 1899-06-08
Testimony of Eyewitnesses.

"While was out west" said the man in the macintosh, "I saw snow drifts more than COG feet high"
 ''I don't doubt it." replied the man with the cinnamon beard. "When was out there. l saw drifts that couldn' t have been less than 900 feet deep"
 eff you hadn't been in such hurry to tell bigger lie than you thought could tell, rejoined the man in the macintosh, 1T would have explained that the drifts I saw were 800 feet up on the side of mountain.
 ''That's all right" said the other. ''The drifts I saw were at the bottom of a 800 foot gorge. "-Chicago Trib- une.
The Press., 1899-06-08
SURPRISING CARPET NEWS,

Every roll, every pattern of our best quality, all-wool, Goo Ingrain Carpet goes down to a price that makes it a decided bargain-49c the ydi
 What we offer you is the choice of our entire stock between seventy-fve and one hundred rolls of our famous Goo quality Ingrain Carpets all at 4oc the yard. Such an offer is unparalleled this sea- son.
The Press., 1899-06-08
Following Advice.

Father-Don't you think. it about time. Fred to be doing something for yourself2
 Son-Tell you how it is, dad. You have always told me not to follow the crowd, you know, and. as every profes- sion seems to be overcrowded, of course I have kept out of all of them. Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1899-06-08
He Was Doing It,

A gentleman going into his stable ona day found his little son astride of one of the horses, with a slate and pencil in his hand. "Why, Harry" he exclaim- ed, "what are you doing?''
 "Writing composition. was the reply.
 "Well, why don't you write it in the ibrary?" asked the father.
 Because, answered the little fel. low, "the teacher told me to write 8 composition on a horse "- Chicago News
The Press., 1899-06-08

VOLCANIC ERUPTIoNs are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them, also Old, Run- ming and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Eel ons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only % cts. box. Cure guaranteed. 2
 Sold by A. c. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1899-06-08
VRlh iPmlnH PRraiH UR

''Is your new clerk automobile or a peram mbulator P
 'I don't understand you.'
 'You re dull An automobile is full of push and peram bulator has to be pushed. Detroit Free Press
The Press., 1899-06-08

MT. P. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal says: "During my brothers late sick ness from sciatic rheumatism, Chamber lain's Pain Balm was the only remedy that gave him any relief" Many others have testified to the prompt relief from pain which this liniment affords.
 Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs H. F. Cady, Stafford.
The Press., 1899-06-08

In an article on Peking Dr. Goldbaum declares that pawnshop, where he can put up his wardrobe, seems to be an in dispensable institution to the Chinese merchant.
The Press., 1899-06-08
Full Price for the Empty Bottle.

If Clevelands Lung Healer doesn't cure your cough, return the empty bottle, and get all your money back. But 1t will cure you. It never fails. It has cured thousands of cases which other remedies failed to relieve in the slightest.
 Don't wait until that persistent cold or distressing cough develops into fatal con- sumption. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs, or G. L. Phillips, South Coventry, will give you trial bottle of this wonderful remedy free. Large bottle 25 cents.
The Press., 1899-06-08
To Yell.

Tommy-Papa what is it time to do when the clock strikes IT
 His Father-Time to go to dinner son.
 Tommy-Then what is it time to do when mamma strikes onef-Jewelers Weekly
The Press., 1899-06-08

Deafness is more common in cold countries than in warm climates, the ear being very sensitive to atmospheric changes
The Press., 1899-06-08

Mrs. Mann--You cant wash and iron nor make the fire (satirically) 2 Perhaps you might be able to sit in the parlor and read the morning paper after my husband has got through with it.
 The Worklady-I think I could do that, mem. if the paper had stories in it-Boston Transcript
The Press., 1899-06-08
Detroit Free Pres
One BluShe

A lawyer recently went to bathe and encountered huge shark. Their eyes met for an instant. when the shark blushed and swan away. ---A-- =
The Press., 1899-06-08
A Horrible Example,

And you will not elope with me. Mamie1 1'
 Certainly not Just look at pa and nal They eloped Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Press., 1899-06-08

The Bank of England will not take small sums. It requires private depos- itors to maintain balance of e6OO.
The Press., 1899-06-08

LEAKY ROOFS need attention. My stock of SHINGLES and Roofing Felts is open to your in spection. Prices are ad- vancing this spring.
 My steam mill will move from Union to Holland Street May st. l want orders for 100 cords of solid oak woods.
 w. E. DEMOND.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-15
COIN AND PAPER.

If all Of our gold and silver were TO
be exported our paper money would
not depriciate, save, perhaps, as the re-
suit Of temporary spasm OF fear.
The extreme scarcity Of money would
at once show itself. Having no gold or
silver the people must perforce use
something ss money, and that something
would be the treasury notes and bank
paper to which they are accustomed.
Hence would come sgreat demand for
this paper, and it value would begin
to rise; that is, prices would begin TO
fall below the prices Of other countries.
One Of two things would now occur.
Either more paper would be created
to supply the deficiency and thus raise
prices, or the gold and silver would be-
drawn back into Tho country attacted
by the low prices prevailing here. and
the advantage Of buying in this market.
So il is ct Ponce. As money becomes
scarce prices fall. Then thelow prices
will attract money and the prices will
rise again.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-15
MEANS CHEAP MEN.

Dear money" means cheap goods,
cheap property and cheap men. Those
who are at the head and front Of the
gold movement make untold millions
every year by simply turning over their
dollars, and then insult the psnniless
tramp looking for work by telling what
good" sound" money we have. and
how much dollar will buy-when hs
gets one. John P. Altgeld strikes the
nail squarely on the head when he says
that we should first restore the none
tary system that was wrongfuly SUBJ
verted in 1873 and settle the details
afterwards. That is what we have Of
all times insisted upon. Let US restore
silver first at the ola.time ratio and
see how il works.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-15
A LESSON IN FINANCE.

1t is assum d that gold stan!s as
the rcdeemer Of oil the ether hinds CT
money. theoretically, under The rul-
ings of tue treasury department, ills
may be true, but in, practical business
an under the law it is not true. Even
if all other forms OF money were 'egally
redeemable in gold, it is SO redo mable
to certain extent. 1t is the Use OF
the silver AID paper as mone.Y that
constitutes the chief clement Ct their
value. II this were not true they would
at once be rushed in for REDEEM. ton.
Why are they not' For the good and
sufficient reason that they are nee led
for money use. They are doing Q, cry
thing in business tina. gold would do,
What "use" or any other ''use" Civ s
"vslue." 1t ought to be plain that il
the value Of our forms of money d :
pended entirely upon their redemption
in gold, their value would be but O
small fraction of what it is now, be-
cause there is not the gold with which
to re !eem them, and if general de.
loand for redemption should arise, the
gold not being available for the re-
demption Of more tran a very small
part, they would at once shrink in value
and the part remaining after the gold
was exhausted would be worth moth
ing at all But we all know that such
condition never arises IN the case Of
PAPER money that is legal tender. II
is always worth something, and how
much there is of it, Paper money
never depreciates until its quality
becomes excessive. and then the de,
probation will be in proportion to its
excess.