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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
TIDAL WAVE IN A RIVER
Traveller in China Describes the Great
Bore Of Hang-chau.

On one of many visits to China,
Eliza Ruhaimah Scdmore, author OF
Java, the Garden of the East etc,
made visit to the mouth of the
Tsien-tang river to observe the great
bore of Hang-Chau-the tidal wave
that sweeps into that stream three
times a year. In the Century she thus
describes the impressive phenomenon
as it appeared at night:
The moon was riding at the very
zenith, and it dizzied us to look up to
it. Each one stood evenly within
the circle of his own clear-cut shadow
on the ground, at that moment of the
moons transit, and the bore was due;
but it was calm night, and 1t was
,hree-quarters of an hour after our
unacCusJOmed ears had caught the
first far-distant, muttering undertone
before the White Thing was seen, a
CHASTITY line advancing as evenly over
the water, and as quickly, as the dark
shadow of an eclipse sweeps over a
landscape, Nearer and nearer 1t
roared, growing greater and whittier,
until we could see the whole cascad-
ing, bubbling, frothing front, with
spray-drops showerng from the crest
higher up in moonlight with the
roar of awful waters the dread thing
came on, raising its white crest
higher and higher as it licked the
edges of the piles beyond which the
iunks lay There were shouts and
yclIs, and the usual boatmens pan
demonium let loose on the junks as
the roaring wave approached. A
rocket sized, some fre-crackers sput-
tered and gOngs Tesounded but all
small sounds of earth's creatures were
drowned as the fearful White Thing
crashed past, and a frlghtful kissing, a
seething, lashing, and swirling Of still
higher pillows succeeded, 1.-The most
sinister sound of water ever heard
all speeding, rushing, whirling madly,
irresistibIy on
As the ten-foot wall OF foam reached
the edge Of the piling and the Junk
platform, It fioated the junks loose at
the instant. Each junk rode to the
hoods fury bow on. and continued to
rise, to life itself bodily up, up, along
the sea-wal before ones fascinated
gaze. In the fierce after-rush the
water went swifter and more swiftly
by, until one had a dizzying sense of
danger to come, but past fleeing from
Something held one fascinated to the
spot, although in the fewest minutes
barely a quarter OF an hour, two
thirds Of the whole body and mass Of
the fiood-tde had flung itself against
the wall, and, it seemed, might CON
tinue to rise with the same force for
hours, A salt, fresh smell of the sea,
the breath Of the oceans coolest.
deepest under world, came in with
the awful tide. A CHASTITY mist sue
ceeded. Shreds Of vapor scudded over
the triumphant moon, and the seas
curtain fell on one Of the most SEN
sational spectacular performances
the Pacific ocean and the moon ever
make together.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
A FORGOTTEN HEROINE

WorthIly worn the gaudy trapplngs
OF war have ever won feminine hearts.
In recording the great services to our
country Of an almost forgotten Revo-
lutiOnary heroine, writer has
brought to light some remarkable ro-
mances. The heroine, tall, cultured
high-born, Joined the Continental
army in the uniform OF man and
served three years with conspicuous
bravery Her heroism brought her
preferment and into contact with the
best people Of the colonies, and at all
the balls and other social gatherings
she was the lion (or lioness) The
girls adored the brave soldier, con-
fessed their love, and showered her
with presents. The Girl Who Fought
in the Revolution will be a feature OF
the Ladies' Home Journal. 1t Is a
record Of facts far stranger than fc-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
WOMEN GO BACK TO NEEDLES.

There seems TO be a revival OF In
terest in needlework as an art. The
Ladies' Home Journal asked for
photographs OF sOfa-pillows and the
response TO the request was almost
overwhelming pictures literally pour
Ing In. The judges who awarded he
prizes for the best examples OF this
variety OF needlework were greatly
surprised at the artistic excellence OF
most OF the specimens offered Bet
ter work, and apparently very much
more work, is being done with the
needle than ever before. The Jour
nal will have several pages showing
fifty OF the best OF these pillows.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
EVER SEE \ HORSE cry

Many people believe that horses do
not weep, hut those who have much
to do with these faithful creatures
know that on several occasions they
Will shed tears rs we'll as express sor-
row in the most heart breaking man
ner In the west, whore the hardi-
ness of the ponies causes the riders TO
almost overlook the necessity of pro.
Vidtng for their needs. II is quite
common when the weather is ex-
tremciy cold to leave an unhlauketed
pony tied up for two or three hours
when the temperature is nearly zero
and while its owner is trausactinE
business or getting drunk. In this
case the suffering IS evidenced by the
cries which are almost like Sobs. and
unmistakable tears freeze ON to the
checks like iCiclrs When a horse
tails in the street aud gets injured
the shock generally numhs the senses
81 much that il does not either cry
or groan, but under some conditions
an injured horse win solicit sympathy
in The most distinct manner. | re-
member a favorite horse Of my own
which rod on nail Ions enough to
pierce Its foot The poor thing hob
bled up to me on three legs and cried
as nearly like u child in trouble as
anything J can describe. The sight
was a very touching one, rs was also
the crippled anlmll's gratitude when
the nail was pulled out and the
wound dresscd.-St Louis Globe-Dem-
OCrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
fuE SOLDIER SLEEPS.

by lowaud and highland,
Where'er he served, his day
Was full of stern cndeavor and
Tie earned a soldiers pay
Hard marches, meager ratlons,
Short nights aud stnted rest,
Death Nado him ground his arms,
and here
lie slumbels with the best
The mosses from his grave stone,
Where loving fingers keep
In somo up-counuy church yard
Ills dreamlcss peace is deep,
Where serrtnd ranks arc waiting
TO hear the royeillc,
He lies beneath his countys nag
In goodly company
Atar from home, theyye followed
A narrow house for him,
WhcrO foathcry palms are waving
green,
And Jungle swamps arc dim,
For him no more they matter
The tropic storms aud calms,
So hushcd he lies, SO sound he sleeps
Beneath the swayIug palms.
His littlo children, plusing
In midst OF happy play
Are proud Of father, that he rests
BY great Manila bay.
Too young to feel the heartlchc,
TOO small the care to know,
They thrill with pleasure that he met
And dared the swarminE zoe
One loyal woman standing,
Her hands against her breast
As If to Gluten and tear It's pain,
In agony repressed,
Sees naught of fame aud glory,
Hears naught the bugle's breath
She only knows her soldier sleeps
The cold, sim sleep of death.
by lowland and by highland
Whero'er he served, his day
Was full Of stern endurance, and
He earned soldiers pay
Dear nag That droups above him,
For you he paid the price,
Nor counted dear It's utmost drop.
Red blood Of sacrifice
Margaret r.. Sangster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
NAPOLEON ON WELLINGTON

The Century quotes from DR.
OMeara's unpublished Talks with Ma
poleon Mt st. Helena. this Judgment
of the imprisoned Emperor on the
general who finally overthrow him.
Il asked him II he thought Lord
Wellington merited the reputation he
had gained as a general He said;
Certainly; | think he does He il a
very excellent general, and possessed
Of great frmnoss and talent, but he
has not yet done as much as some
others. He has not conquered upon
so large scale. ! observed that he
had shown great Judgment and eau.
ton latterly, hut that at first he had
been too prccIpitatc In advancing into
Spain. He said that he had shown q
great deal Of ability In the campaign
of Spain 1T is impossible. said he,
for man not to commit some faults
We are all liable to It, and the gen.
eraI who commits the rcwest in mum.
Der Is the greatest general, and he has
certainly committed az few as any
one ! then observed that still he
was scarcely to be oQualed to himself
Why, certainly, said he; he has not
done so much as | have done. He has
not conquered Kingdoms in the man
ner have done, but he Is an excellent
general. HIS operations have not
been upon so great scale,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
WHEN YOU HEAR ROBIN CALL

You may read it May" on the calep.
dar,
You may fix your heart on spring,
But until you hear the robins song
You will find it's no such thing!
For he's sure just when the snow flies
And he Fnows springs secrets all
You may be quite sure t is May-t!me
When you hear the robin call!
They'll tell you the winters ended
You will hear it everywhere
Just for a little sunshine
And a breath of April air,
But you may be sure on one thing:
AS sure as that rain will fall,
1t is really, truly sprlngtime
When you hear the robin call!
Agnes Lewis Mitchell in st. Mich.
Olas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
BOOK KEEPING 5000 b. {.
\ jewelers. Guarantee in the Time OF
ArtaXerNes l.

The leading article in Ainslee's
Magazine describes the University OF
PENNSYLVANIA excavations at Nlpqur.
The article reads in part:
The mounds which are being ex-
cavated at Nippur cover several dis
tinct cities, each one apparently hav-
Ing been founded on the ruins OF the
| city which preceded It, 1t would seem
that when a temple had crumhled
away a new dynasty would level the
ruins by building a platform over
them. On this the new temple would
be built Five or more such plat
forms have been discovered In Nip
pur, and each one represents an in
terNal Of centuries. Each city in A
manner became the cellar " its sue
cesSor, and one can imagine in the
millenniumS that passed some lnhabl-
tant discovering a strange passage
way beneath his house winding down
to wonderful Caverns. Yet the plnt-
forms seem to have kept the periods
quite separate. OF course, those OBJ
jects which are comparatively recent
were found not far below the surface
Oh the mounds Such for instance,
were 'he business records Of the firm
oi M''aSou sons OF Nippur concern
which thrived in the time of Artaxor-
AeS H. 40i years before Christ These
tablets are, in sense, the Oldest
bookkeeping records in the world.
PROFESSOR hIlprecht in telling how he
louhu men, says:
W0'Ie exploring the central part
OF the northwestern ridge of the ruins
OF Nlppur we discovered a room (5,5
\ go metres wide) about six metres
oeloW the surface, It's ceiling had col
iapSed long ago; its side walls, for the
greater part were in ruins, and the
''aN moor was covered with earth and
iuoOlsh from above. a gang Of
trained AileJ Workmen was ordered to
remove ihe DEBRIS that filled the
Ioo'h' "heh suddenly they noticed
numerous cay tablets lying upon tho
moor a lew hours later, the whole
room had peeh carefully searched and
'Io'iied seven hundred and thirty
Ia"i'JS were gathered and safely stored
III tu' castle OF our fortified camp.
AIleF cTluHaI examination OF
'he ooiiulhS ITSELF, ana OF the condi-
lloh, position ana contents found
iheI''h' 1t became evident that the
eAcaNated room mad been once used
as business archiye OF the apparent
~ wealthy ana influential firm of Muir
Shu sons OF Nippur who lived in the
TIME OF ArtaNerXes l. and Darius H.
IN whose reigns the documents are
dated
These tablets are mortgages,
notes, legal contracts and agree
nents OF all kinds, and to read them
as they have been translated by Pro-
lessor Hilprecht one would almost be-
lieVe them to be the work Of a modern
notary Perhaps the most remark
able record is the first one translated.
1t is guarantee that an emerald set
in a gold ring will not fall out for
twenty years. 1t reads as follows:
&c Bel-ad-iddina and Belshuna, sons
or Bel and Hatin OF Bazuzu, spoke un-
to Bcl-nadin-shumu, son of Murashu,
thus AS concerns the gold ring set
with an emerald, we guarantee that
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
ORIGIN OF THE MONTHS NAMES
October, November and December Mis-
nOmerg.

January was named after the Ro-
man god, Janus; the dlety with two
faces, one looking into the past and
the other gazing forward to the fu-
ture," writes Clifford Howard, In the
Ladies Home Journal February
comes from the Latin word februo, to
purify. II was customary for the Ro-
mans to observe festivals of puriflca-
ton during that month March owes
It's name TO the old God OF War.
Among the saxons this month was
known as Lenet, meaning spring; and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

A movement has been started at
Erie. Pa, to erect a monument to the
memory Of Captain Gridley, who COM
manded the Olympia IN the battle Of
Manila
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

Yale and Harvard have followed
Columbia's example In establishing
automobile clubs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
STYLES FOR WOMEN
UNDERSLEEvES A PRETTY FEA-
TURE OF SUMNER GOWNS.
GATHERED SKIRTS WORN

A Quaint and Pretty Touch of By
Gone Days is Found in Every Cos
tume-New Couture Comes With
the Warm Weather-A Low
Coil.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
J. R. GEORGE DEAD.
Lifelong Resident of Barre and Prom
inent Church Member.

James r. George of 80 Elm ST.,
passed away last night at $50 O clock.
Another good man has fallen, one
who was respected and esteemed by
all The deceased was born at Tops
ham, VT, Feb II, 1888. He moved
to Barre in 1873, where he has since
been engaged in business. He leaves
a widow, one sister Mrs. Ann Dyke of
Johnson, VT, and three brothers Ed
win George of Lynn, Mass, Stephen
George of Grafton, N. H., and Will
man George of Manchester, N. H..
The funeral will be held on Tuesday
with brief service at the house for
relatives at 10 o'clock, and at Hedding
Methodist church at 1870. The de-
ceased was man of unassuming ways
but one of integrity and sterling worth.
He became a Christian nearly fifty
years ago and united with the Metho-
dist Episcopal church. He was a mem
ber Of Hedding Methodist church, in
which church he has held an official
position for many years. The remains
will be placed in the vault in Elmwood
and later inferred in the family lot at
Calais, VT.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
BULLER MOVING
To turn the Left Flank Of the
Beers Main Army.
HEAVY FIGHTING TODAY
In the direction of Helfmader,
Kreuger at Pretoria.

London. March 1O.--The only i'm
portant change in the general situa-
tion in South Africa is that Cullen is
again on the move with $4,000 men.
The British are threatening the Boer
positions from IIelpmaker. The Brit
ish scouts encountered the Beers on
the Waschbank, Thursday, and it is
quite possible an attempt will be made
to traverse the mex of Seuterland into
the Transvaal, thus effecting the
double purpose of out-Aanking the
Beers at Beggars Boeig, where they
are reported in large numbers, and
also of threatening Vryheid and Utre-
chit. Joubert appears to have left the
active service and taken charge of the
war Office at Pretoria.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
AGAINST RUSSIA.
Declares He II Always Ready to
Fight For England.


London, March 10.-The ameer Of
Afghanistan has authorized his agent in
London to publish the following state
ment Of the policy Of Afghanistan toward
Great Britain and Russia. After saying
that he had had devoted much anxious
thought to the possibility Of Russia TAX
ing advantage of the Transvaal war and
advance through Afghanistan on India,
his highness adds:
II have come to the conclusion that
Russia feared Afghanistan, as war
with Afghans would mean a general ris-
ing of all Islam, which would spread
through Russian Asia. Russian has not
troops enough to combat such rising.
Her hold on the Mussulman countries she
has conquered is insecure. They hate
her, and with ten times her power Russia
could not fight Afghanistan and India
successfully. The Afghans prefer death
TO slavery, and their women and children
are being taken by the Russians"
After saying he is willing to send nu.
merous troops to help Great Britain in
the Transvaal, but adding that the Az
ghans are unaccustomed to the sea, the
ameer adds:
''But England's troubles are always my
troubles, her strength is my strength and
her weakness is my weakness. England
must remember that I am always ready
to fight for her on land, here or in India"
The ameer next refers to letter from
the Indian government reminding him
that he had been faithful for 20 years
and advising retrenchment in purchases
of arms, as otherwise parliament might
become suspicious, and takes strong ex-
ception to such suspicious, saying it was
necessary to keep the country strong
enough to resist Russian advance.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
First Glass Stores.

If there is one thing more than an
other in which Barre leads all the
cities in this state, it is in the char
acter and extent of the merchandise
carried by her merchants. Competi-
tion is fierce and prices are cut way
down. There is not city in New
England where you can buy closer
than at Barre. One of the largest
and finest of her dry goods stores is
that of Homer Fits in Miles's new
granite block. He has been in bust
ness here for many years and has
earned the reputation of selling the
best goods at very low prices. Every
thing will be found just as advertis
ed. Attention is called to his spring
on page five, and we
feel we are doing our readers genu-
inc service when we advise them to
read it carefully and take immediate
advantage of the special prices quot
ed. If you live out Of town, send for
samples of anything you want. We
guarantee you will get better goods
for less money than you can from Bos-
ton or New York.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
GENERAL KING,
The Famous Soldier Author
Has Just Returned
From Manila.
FOUND IN The PHILIPPINES,
His Latest Story Founded on
Events Gathered There.

TIE TELEGRAM takes pleasure in
announcing that it has secured this
great story by the most popular Amer
ican writer, for the enjoyment Of it's
readers. The opening chapters will
be found on page 6 and 7, and it will
be continued each Saturday in liberal
installnentS, without crowding out
any of the regular departments of the
paper. All his stories are very inter-
esting. They deal largely with army
life and are full of stirring scenes and
thrilling situations. This is the best
he has yet written.
1t would cost in book form 81 80, or
in paper covers 20 to 80 cents, yet you
will get it complete and unabridged in
The TELEGRAM.
Try THE TELHGRAM a month; by
carrier % cents in the city, delivered
at your house.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
PHELPS IS DEAD.
Distinguished as a Jurist,
Statesman and DEM
oCrat.
FUNERAL TOMORROW,
L. N/>- NM I
He Was Born in Middlebury,
June y, 1872.

New Haven, March, 10. Edward
John Phelps, lawyer, scholar, diploma
tist and statesman, died yesterday at
4.35 p. m. He was born in Middle
bury June 18th, 1922. He was the
son of Hon. Samuel Shethar Phelps,
who graduated at Yale College in 1911:
settled in Middlebury in 1872; repre-
>sented the town in the General Assem-
bly,, 1S2l32; was member of the
censors of Vermont, 1927; Judge Of
the supreme court of Vermont, 1881
3S: and was United States senator,
1S39-5l and 1854. The minister to
England, ETC., etc.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
SOUTH BARRE.

Tom Martin is moving into the
house he has purchased of r. Nc
Loud.
Miss Marjorie Burnham of the city
is visiting Miss Emily Frazier.
Will Dudley commenced work in the
city this morning.
Liberty Hall is i'll with the heart
trouble.
Ed. Ward broke down his sled while
delivering goods in the city yester-
day.
The Misses Kate Kellogg, Annie
Parker and Alice Recor attended the
masquerade ball at East Barre last
night.
Ed. Ward is in Cabot and Marsh
field on business today.
Try our bottled pickles-plain, mix
ed and chow-chow-only 10 cents a
bottle. Ward & Lane.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
Respitec by Tetepbone.

Helena, Mon, March 1O.-For fear
that the train bearing him to Helena
might not arrive in time to catch the
Butte mail train, upon which he desired
to transmit to the sheriff at that place
respite for Joseph Shafer, the inno-
cent man under sentence to be hanged
there, Lieutenant Governor Spriggs tele-
phoned the officials of his intention, and
upon his arrival here he attached his
signature to the temporary respite in Or
der that the supreme court might have
an opportunity to pass upon Shafer's ap-
peal. This is believed to be the first in
stance in which telephone served such
purpose
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
AWFUL RITES,
Indians Eat the Flesh Of Liv.
ing Human Beings
DURING DEATH DANCE.
The Three Chiefs Will be
Tried for Murder Next
Week.

Vancouver, B. c., March l0,-Three
chiefs of the Alberta Bay tribe of In
dians are to be tried for their lives for
eating human flesh. The crime was
committed at POTASH a month ago.
The ancient death dance was in pro-
gress. Two young bucks and young
maidens stood near the fire naked.
Ten indians danced around them bit
ing pieces out of their arms and legs,
and eating the bleeding morsels.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-03-10
1s5o-1soo.
Golden Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. D.
r. Houghton.

Washington, VT, March 0.-Mr
and Mrs. d. r. Houghton quietly an(
pleasantly celebrated their 50th ami
versary at their home and school house
hall. TO gather around the board
which has been spread for SO years is
a blessing which few families are per-
mitted to enjoy, and a more jovial
company never gathered at the home
tireside than this one.
| The bride and groom were both
born and raised in the town of Orange
where they spent the greater part of
their lives caring for the large family
of children which blessed their home,
all those who are left to them being
present with their husbands, wives
and children on this occasion They
were Mr. and Mrs. E. X. Houghton,
Washington, VT: Mr.. and Mrs. +. X.
Freeborn and son, Hudson, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Bates and
daughter, Barre; Mr.. and Mrs. L. T..
Robinson, Boston.
The afternoon was passed in social
conversation refreshing the fields of
memory with many tale OF the by
gone days; reading of letters from the
absent brothers and sisters, and
short literary program.
About 40 of the relatives partook of
the bountiful old New England sup
per, turkey and wedding cake in abun-
dance under which the tables fairly
groaned for support.
After due justice had been done the
repast, the unsuspecting couple were
led to believe that all were desirous
of attending a sociable at the school
house hail.
With much persuasion the elderly |
couple were seated in the center of ]
the big farm sled, which was immedi-
ately filled, and bore them all quickly |
to the surprise in store for them.~ A
large number of the neighbors and !
friends were there to greet them in
spite of the bad roads and the deep
SHOWS.
There was a short Literary program
appropriate to the occasion. Prayer
was offered by Rev. NJ rys,lh9 lh9rriggs: re-
marks of presentation ~ isy. Alvin
Smith: response by Chester Dickey,
one of Washington oldest townsmen:
a solo and original hymn sung by Flor
ance E. Henry; recitation by Nina
Louisa Bates, and the recitation of
The original poem by Master Stanley
I'reeborn, the two latter being grand
of the welded pain.
Abundance of cake and coffee was
served and all returned as they came,
feeling they had passed a golden even
ng, as it truly was
The happy pair were the recipients
If many valuable presents, among
which were gold clock and $40
mostly in gold.
All departed wishing the yet strong
md noble ones SO loved by all many
'eturns of their anniversary.
The original poem and hymn deliv-
,red on this occasion will be published
Monday, on account of lack of space
n today's issue.