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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
THE WESTERN STARS.

The entertainment given by the West
ern Stars on Tuesday evening was one
of the most satisfactory in the course
provided and managed by the Wom-
ans Reading Club of this city. All
the artists had their favorites among
the audience. which taxed the hall TO
its utmost capacity. The combination
is made up Of Miss Brockway, So
prano; Mr.. Humphrey reader: Mr..
Caveny, crayon artist; Miss Smith +,
harpist; and Miss Apply, violincello.
All of whom appeared Tuesday, at
their best, except Miss Apply, who was
detained by illness at Janesville; but
her place was supplied by Mr.. Dunbar
OF Evansville, who came in for her
honors.
One OF the best judges of music In
the city said that the concert part was
not only n notable feature. but one OF
the best in the course. Mr.. Caveny
proved. to the delight OF all, that he
could handle the crayOn, and could
draw at sight the features OF well
known citizens. The receipts for the
reserved seats, over and above the
tickets sold, showed that 1t was one OF
the most popular that has come in the
course. On the whole the course has
paid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
WILLIAM SALMON.

Last Saturday morning, just as the
day was breaking, one of our Oldest
and most respected citizens passed
away at ripe old age, tenderly
watched by those who loved him, and
in the full assurance of the hopes that
the christian religion gives. Mr..
William Salmon was born at ST. Col
umb, Minor, Cornwall, England, May
81, 1915. To the wife, who was called
away eight years ago, he was mar
ried in 1895. He came to America
and direct to Mineral Point when he
was SO years of age, and engaged in
farming a few miles east of the city.
In 1886 he retired from his farm, and
came into Mineral Point, where for
the last fourteen years he made his
home. His health and ancestry were
good. He came of hardy stock, his
father having lived to the advanced
age of 81 years.
A year and half ago he made a
much enjoyed visit to his children in
Nebraska and Kansas. During his
absence he had severe illness and,
while receiving all the care and atten-
ton filial affection could suggest he
never recovered his former state of
health. For the past few weeks he
had been confined to his home, and
when the summons came he was fully
ready to enter into the rest he was
assured remained for him. He was a
faithful and consistent member of the
the Z. M. church, constant attend
ant at the services, a most thoughtful
and appreciative but discriminating
nearer. He also much enjoyed and
regularly attended the Sunday morn
ing class meeting conducted by Mr..
Henry lvey. From the Tuesday even
ing prayer meeting he seldom vas alb
sent, and whenever he took part it
was always to the editication of all.
At the funeral service in the =. M.
church, last Tuesday afternoon, in
the presence of the family and many
old neighbors and friends, his pastor,
Rev. Il. Kent, paid tribute to his
memory, mentioning his perfect
avoidance of that common vice, evil
speaking. Under this designation
much supposed christian talk comes.
He had the charity that 'thinketh no
evil He exemplitied the apostolic
precept: First pure, then peacable,"
peace and purity being inseparably
welded. Rev. w. Croft assisted in the
services. Six children, three sons
and three daughters, survive their
parents; and five of these, all but the
Oldest son, were present at the
funeral. Y. X.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
The April Century.

The April Century Is rich in pic
torial illustration, It's special art feat
urcs including n frontispiece engraved
by Cole, full-pagc plate of Fl. @.
Tanners painting, 1.-The Annuncia.
ton" Castaignc's Paris pictures and
Du Mond's decorative treatment of
"The Groves OF PAN" poem by
Clarence Urmy. From the Talks
with Napoleon In this number, 1t
appears that the Emperor was so fully
resolved to make his home in Amer
lea, in the event Of defeat ut Waterloo
that he had bills drawn upon this
country for whatever sums he chose to
take. Fashionable Paris y is
brought wildly before the reader by
Richard Whitcing's pen and Cas-
tuignc's pencil. Lovers of travel and
more's account of "Thc Greatest
Wonder In the Chinese World, the
bore of Hang Chau, ~ tidal wave that
sweeps up the Tsion-tang River thrice
every year; to II. Talbot kclly's
"Out-oi-the-W Places in Egypt"
with illustrations by the author; and
to the first installment OF Bcnjamin
Woods true tale of 1.-THE llardships
of II reptilern engaged in turtle-hunt-
ing, for profit, on the Caribbean coast
of Central America. The Same class
OF readers will be drawn to "The
Kcntuckian, timely study of n
type, by John Gilmer Speed, n native
OF Kentucky. Lovers Of letters, on
the other hand, will find their account
in " browning in Asolo," by RATHER
Inc G. Bronson, an American friend
Of the poets. or kindred interest is
an unpublished letter of Tennyson's
to an old bricklayor in western
state, who had known the Laureate in
his childhood. Mr.. Morley treats
chiefly, this month, Of the crisis Of
lGl7, and Cromwcll's attitude therein.
In DR.. Weir Mitchclls /" DR.. North
and His Friends" the heroine Is in
trodueed, "'rho Dulrc-piii Family y
is " sympathetic study OF marmosets,
by Justine lngcrsoll, with pictures
drawn from life, w, $. llarwood
writes Of 1.-The Success OF the Govern
mcnt Telegraph in England, and
Charles barnard of "lhc Industrial
Revolution OF the PowcrTool. Fic-
ton, in the form Of short stories,
bears the familiar names Of Coruelia
Atwood Pratt, Abbie Carter Goodloc,
and Ellis Parker Butler. The frontis-
piece is H. Coles engraving Of Con-
stables THE Thames,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

Senator Spooner and other support
ers of the Porto Rican tariff bill say
that not n cent of the duties to be col
lected under 1t will go into the United
States treasury. 1t is In fact n meas
IRE for protection only. The bencilci-
aries OF tariff taxation want II, and
are determined to have it in spite OF
the protests of the American people.
The people will have their say about
the matter in November.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

Principal A. II. Jolley has received
summary OF the report made to the
committee on accredited schools, by
the inspector, Prof. Bowling, OF the
State University who recently Wis
tied our High School. We quote
from the letter received;
81 am glad to be able to state that
the general condition of your school
was found TO be very good; excepting
of course, the building, which APP
pears TO bc quite uncomfortable and
unhealthful. Your library and lab
oratory equipment Is quite satisfac-
tory, although on the literary side
the library perhaps needs strengthen
ing most. The inspector noticed II
large number of apparatus which were
made by the principal aud students.
The inspector commends the work.
The rccitations were led In u Thought
full vigorous, and interesting manner;
the pupils were attentive aud earnest,
and the teachers enthusiastic. The
exercises created the impression OF
enjoyment Of the work by both teach.
ers and pupils. On the basis of this
report the faculty has voted to CON
tinue the Mineral Point High School
on the accredited list for MI courses
except the Ancient Classical. y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
PUBLIC SALES.
Live Stock, Farm Machinery and
Other Farm Products.
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1900.

"D4N al ieii$ ~ ''N''
Having decided to retire from the
dairy business, | will sell at auction,
on my farm four miles west OF Miner
al Point, on the Mitfiin road, on
Monday, April 2, the following de-
scribed personal property:
Three brood mares: two are bays
five years old, one gray nine years
old; all with foal; one brown mare,
eight years old; twenty-eight cows and
heifers, twelve of these are fresh; the
others are with calf Twenty one
yearlings Eleven heifers and ten
steers. Two bulls-one pedigreed, two
years old, and one grade yearling
Thirty-five ewes. One DeLaval Sepa-
rator, one Is gallon churn, one 30 gal
Ion churn: churn power, two thirty
gallon milk cans.
Sale to commence at one o'clock.
Terms: Sums under ten dollars
cash; over that amount one years
time, on bankable paper, bearing six
per cent interest. G.. w. BROWN.
J. O. Cushman, Auctionecr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

The Porto Mean tariff bill, which
nj first seemed small matter Is
daily growing in Importance. Henry
G. Payne, the Wisconsin member OF
Republican national committee, who
supports the administration for
changing from u policy of free and
unrestricted trade relations with Porto
Rico to II policy Of protective tarill
taxation, says that the issue involved
sis one of the most momcntous that
has over been considered by the pco-
pie OF the United States !" 1t marks
he claims, the great dividing line be-
tween the Wing aud Republican
parties ON one side and the Demo-
cratic party ON the other. Those who
arc In favor Of applying the consttu-
ton 10 Porto Rico, and giving its
people the same commercial rights
and benefits ~ other citizens OF the
United States enjoy have the law, the
constitution and the golden rule ON
their side. VI the administration will
come out in the open and Join issue
with them ON this point, we will have
an interesting campaign in 1900.
There is u good deal of truth in the
statement that n mans first thought
is his besv Thought President Nc
Kinlcy's first and bost thought in this
matter wns to do that which WAS right
In the sight OF God and man, xvi.
denccs are multiplying that the see
ond and chief thought Of the adj
ministration is to do that whict
is pleasing In the sight of the trust,
and other protected interests. II tn,
latter course Is followed the American
people will know the reason why, an,
right the wrong.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

The Stanton Iowa. Call, Of recent
date, announced the death of Mrs
Charlotte Buss; aged SO years,
months and 5 days. The deceased
resided in Lafayette county, near
Belmont, from 1855 to 1871. She was
born in the county of Kent, England,
November 5, 1911, and when a girl
came with her parents to Buffalo, N
Y. In 1884 she was united in mar
riagc to Daniel Buss. In the year
1855, they with their family of eight
children, four boys and four girls,
moved to Belmont. In 1871, they re-
moved to Stanton, Iowa, where the
husband died in 1884.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
business Looking Up.

The prospects for Mineral Point
real estate were never better than
now Prices are reasonable, and in
dications are that they will he higher,
Now Is the time to buy, both for in
vcstmcut and for homes. We shall
advertise from time To time, farms inn
proved and unimprovcd, city proper
iy, sums OF money to loan, aud
houses for rent. For particulars APP
ply at The Democrat office. Mineral
Point Real Estate Agency, Phone a,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

No contemporary delivcrancc ON
the South African War is SO signih-
cant as the clear, direct, and picture
saue papers on Great Battles of the
World 7 which stephen Crane is fur
nishing monthly in the New l.ippin'
colt. They throw Il flood of con.
trastcd light, and are an addition te
permanent literature. The "stormine
OF Badajos = appears in the Apri'
!. New Lippincott.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1900.

Albert G. Horn, OF Ogden, has been
chosen one of the six delegates from
Utah TO the Democratic National
convention, to meet at Kansas City,
July 4. Mr.. Horn is worthy son OF
Mineral Point, and his many friends
here will be pleased to know that his
ability and worth are recognized in
his western home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
A Good Farm for Sale.

Having bought a larger farm | will
sell my farm of 1851 acres situated -
miles east of Mineral Point city, and
near the district school, and one mile
from cheese factory. Land all in
good condition. A good house, barn
and machine shed and other build
water on each forty, some meadow
land on the place. Apply to GEORGE
WooLRICH, on the place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

Rev. w. T.. Sitter, w. Canton, N.
y, writes i had dyspepsia over
twenty years, and tried doctors and
medicines without benefit. was per-
suaded to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and it helped me from the start. |
believe it to be panacea for all
forms of Indigestion" 1t digests
what you eat. w. III. Prideaux. %
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
MISS HATTIE HOLMAN.

Died, at her home in this city, on
the 23d, after lingering illness, Hat
tie, the only surviving daughter of
Mrs. VIM. Holman.
She was a bright and interesting
friends in which she moved. During
her sickness she was extremely cheer
full and patient, and perfectly resigned
to the will of God. She leaves to
mourn their loss, her mother and four
brothers.: John, Thomas, William
and Albert; all of whom were devoted
to her in a marked degree, and were
untirihg in their kind attentions to
her.
We loved her yes we loved her,
But Angels loved her more;
And they have sweetly called her
To yonder shining shore.
The golden gates were opened.
A gentle voice said COME"
And with farewells unspoken,
She calmly entered home.
The family desire to return thanks
to their many friends for kindness in
their bereavement.
Lewis Alderman, Goshen, Ind,
says. DeWitt's Little EARLY Risers
always brings certain relief, cure my
headache and never gripe.' They
gently cleanse and invigorate the
bowels and liver. w. III. PrideauX.
Wall Paper
at low prices; from sc a roll up.
THOMA & LENAHAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
The April st. Nicholas.

Winter fingers in the lap of Spring
In the April st. Nicholas, In the form
of n paper on " Snow Plows," by
by George +. Walsh, who describes
the process OF bucking" n snow
drift on railroad in Dakota in the
days before the rotary steam snow
pillow was invented. " A Boy Of Gal
alta y is the winner OF an old
Olympia race. and the event itself Is
described by Samuel Scoville, Jr.,
who has Witnessed many contest of "A
similar kind, albeit on soil less
worldrenowned. The story is illus
trated by +. V. du Mond, who fur
nishes the frontispiece; and Andre
Castaiguc. Tudor jerks, in " Papa
Dragons Tale, " makes his hero sigh
for the good old times when men
didn't have to be out Of metal shells
before being eaten, as the gallant
knights OF later generation did. "All
Through Gravitation, by Mary V.
Worstell, IL the story Of little girl
whose arm was broken by the force OF
gravitation that caused another little
girl to trip and fall, but who found
compensation In the same force, which
caused fall of meteorites, some OF
which she found and sold for enough
money to pay for handsome bicycle.
Elbridge S. Brooks, in " The Fight
for II Language, treats in his fami-
liar manner Of the early struggle for
English supremacy along the coast
Of Maine. " Are You Going to the
Paris Exposition?" asks Margaret +.
Caldwell; and assuming that you are
young girl, she tells you how to
prepare for the trip by reading, and
how to enjoy it when you get to Paris.
Mrs. Edmund Gosse contributes II
short story; and there are verses and
pictures innumcrable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, under the
firm name OF Ruckos Il Co. has been
dissolved 10y mutual consent. MI
accounts must be settled within fifteen
days, J. {. RuckES,
r. T.. COAp.
Dated March IL, 1900,
The drug business will be continued
ut the present stand by Mr.. Ruckcs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

Eugene J. Hall, the poet and pub,
Usher, says that one dose OF
FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR re-
stored his voice when hoarseness
threatened 20 prevent his lecture at
Central Music Hall, Chicago. East
man & Meserole. 80
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
The Best SaIve i'm the World

is BANNER SALVE. 1t is made
from prescription by world wide
known skin specialist, and is posi-
lively the most healing salve for
piles, burns, scalds, ulcers, running
sores, and all skin diseases. East
man x Meserole. 80
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
j. w. nj. Anderson.

Teacher of Music, gives instructions
on Piano, Organ, Band and Orches-
trail Instruments. Over the meat mar
ket of ID. G. Jacka, Mineral Point,
Wis. 2ltf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
.nnd the money on n fifty cent bottle
OF Grecne's Syrup of Tar if it fails to
cure your cold. We also guarantee a
twenty cent bottle to prove salts
factory or 20 pay. w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
For Sale,

The business building, corner of
Commerce and Fountain streets, Min
eral Point city. First floor contains
two good store rooms; second floor,
rooms for two families. Will be sold
at a bargain. For further partic-
ulars inquire of j. L. Beardsley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
Charley WO,

the Chinaman, has purchased the
Fallon laundry, and is prepared to
do Laundry work in n first class
manner, ut reasonable prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

Taken this month keeps you we'll all
summer. Greatest spring tonic
known. Rocky Mountain Tea, made
by Madison Medicine Co. 35c. East
man Il Neserole. 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
Desirable Building Lots.

T.. G. Fielder has several very de-
sirable building lots for sale
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

Entered at the Post Office. Mineral Point.
Wis, as second class matter.
Su Inscription Price, SI.26 per Y ear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29
Don't Fail

to see our new wall paper. Just ar
rived. THOMA q LENAHAN,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

Published every Thursday by
GEORGE n ROBERT NJ. CRAWFORD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-29

RuiLT LIKE CLOTHING SHOULD RE,
AND SOLD THE SAME WAY.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-31

Washington has not in many years
seen as prompt and vigorous official
action as that which followed the dis
covery of the Cuban postal frauds.
Every agency of the government has
been set at work to bring all the facts
to the surface and all the guilty par
ties to justice. The fact that the men
who are charged with these crimes
were, when selected, men whose integ-
rity had never been called in question
does not reduce in the slightest degree
the vigor with which the investiga-
tion is being pushed or the plans laid
for the punishment of every guilty
man. That is just as it should be.
Let no guilty man escape, and let all
suffer punishment alike to the extent
of their offense, regardless of stand
ing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-31

While interested in watching the
contest between the two German
steamship lines as to which shall build
the biggest and the fastest steamship
for their trade with the United States,
the American people should not for
get that they are paying the bills. If
we did our duty to our country, we
would be building those ship in the
United States, and manning them with
our own citizens, as the shipping bill,
still unenacted upon in Congress pro-
yides.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-31
A SMALL CYCLONE.

A cyclone struck the western part OF
township OF Sebewa In the south part
OF the county Sunday afternoon, and
cleared track about half a mile in
length OF fences, trees and everything
in the way. There was no loss of life.
The same afternoon Ionia city suffered
from severe electrical storm, and
Monday afternoon had another. Rain
fell for half an hour in sheets and the
lightning striking several places. The
Central High school building was
struck and the bolt tore big hole in
the cupola. Though the teachers and
pupils were in the building no one was
hurt. The house OF Charles Palmer on
Lincoln avenue was struck and a bolt
chased around the room in which Mrs.
Palmer was sitting. She was pros
trated but soon recovered. II. Il.
Welker's residence was among those
struck
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-31
EITHER PHONE.

The tremendous amount OF life in
surance carried in the United States is
well illustrated by the apparently au-
thenticated statement that the per
capita, on basis OF 100000 popula-
tion, is $l75, or total Of $l3, l25, 600,
600. These are figures, the signifi-
canoe OF which the average individual
will fail to understand, and thirteen
billions OF dollars is sum almost be-
yond the complete comprehension of
the human mind. On basis of $4,000,
600 population the per capita money
circulation is $26, or total OF 81 $50,
100000. The life insurance carried
Is therefore about six times as much
as the total sum OF money in this coun-
try. In no other department. of hui
man activity can such stupendous fig
ures be shown. Nothing approaches
them, except the entire material
wealth of the United States. 1t is gen.
orally recognized that policy in a
good life insurance company conducted
on conservative business principles is
an excellent investment, and it is safe
to say that the great majority OF peo-
pie have made such an investment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-31

The ancients believed that rheuma-
tism was the work of demon within a
man. Any one who has had an attack
OF sciatic or inflammatOry rheumatism
will agree that the infliction is demon
lac enough to warrant the belief 1t
had never been claimed that Chamber
lain's Pain Balm would cast out de-
mons, but it will cure rheumatism, and
hundreds bear testimony to the truth
OF this statement. One application re-
lieves the pain, and this quick relief
which it affords is alone worth many
times its cost. For sale by all drug
gists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-31

Two young men of this city could
not agree as to which should bask in
the smiles of certain fair damsel so
1T was decided to fight it out Marquis
of Qeensberry rules to govern. The
principals and about 100 friends OF
theirs gathered in piece of woods in
the south part of city Monday evening
and went at it. Before it had pro-
crossed far a free-for-all was on in
which the friends were liberal partic-
pants, and during which one of the
principals was struck so hard as TO lay
him out stiff. This frightened the
party and they all few. He still lives,
however. and probably will have a new
girl inside of week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-31

This is going to be the banner year
In our export trade. During nine
months of the current fiscal period, up
to March 81, our reports exceeded
81 ,053, 500, 900, an increase of more than
S100,000,000 over the corresponding
period in the previous fiscal year, and
S430, 900 more than in 1895 under
the Wilson tariff, which was claimed
to be especially conducive to foreign
trade