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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
CHAPTER XIV.

In silence Lady Allanmore unlocked
the drawer that had not been opened
for sixteen years, and took from it a
little parcel tied with faded blue rib
bon. Opening it, she gave Lola de
Ferras's two letters to Gertrude. In
silence the girl read them.
people say it is possible to tell
character from handwriting, she
said then. "If | were to judge from
this, should say that the woman
nation of good and evil. There Is
about this writing nothing open,
frank or free | should never have
trusted her. In these letters, in
which you find certain proof of my
fathers guilt, | read his perfect in
nocence. She does not say, Sir Karl
Is with me- He was not. She writes
You will never see him again She
triumphs over you. She tells you
that she has her revenge; but she
does not tell you in so many words
that my father has deserted you.
After reading her letters, am the
more certain that he is quite inno-
cent"
Dolores could not take her eyes
from the fair, flushed face, so bright,
50 eager so full of proud defiance.
IF the whole world" she cried, had
told me that my father was guilty, |
70
Put the letters back again, mamma.
They are like venomous snakes
could fancy that even the paper was
full of poison, Put them away; per-
haps some day | may ask for them
again, Now, mamma dearest, show me
my fathers portrait"
with reverend fingers Dolores plac-
ed it in the girls hand
DO not let me see it," she said. Il
think it would kill me to look at his
face again.
But Gertrude studied it eagerly;
and Kathleen, coming to her side,
looked over her shoulder.
THAT is the face | remember" she
cried. "Oh. mamma, 1t comes back to
me so wildly! He had a soft, kind
voice too | thought he was my
papa | should know him in mo-
ment If saw him. What u hand
some face it is, and how like Cert
rude's! Why, mamma, any one would
know that Gertrude was Sir KarIs
daughter!"
But Gertrude ga2ed on in silence.
Mamma" she said at last, "a man
with a face like that could not have
done what you think papa has done
How could you doubt him? Those
eyes are clear, true and honest. They
have never dropped with shame
What a noble face! Every lire Of 1t
is full Of goodness and honor. pray
Heaven that | may see him, Oh,
mamma, If | might but hope some day
to see him. to hold his hand, to hear
his voice."
You must remember, my dear"
said Dolores, with gentle dignity,
that your father left us; we did not
leave him
Il shall never believe anything
wrong of him, mamma" replied the
girl--"never, while | live! His dis
appearance was Mysterious &C.
knowledge that--but | am convinced
that my fathers name is untarnlshed.
DO you not think so, Kathleen"
To be Continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
GOOD WEATHER PROMISED.
Large Attendance May Be Expected at
Forest Hill

This being legal holiday the banks
schools, and public offices will be
closed, The postoffice will be open
until 10 a. m. and again in the evening
from to s. The regular morning de-
livery at s and the business delivery
at $3.50 will be made The office will
be closed from 10 a. m. till D. m.
Weather indications for today are
good and a large attendance may be
at the cemetery to witness the memo
rial services. Eleven members of Luz
cius Fairchild post, G. A. r., have died
during the past year, from June 1, 1899
to May 30, 1900. They are:
James T. Hilton, Co. |, 10th Wis.
inf, died June IL, 1899.
George Waldo Smith, Co. G, 1st u.
s. S. s., Sept. 80, 1899.
Arson Riley Jones, Co. l, 23d Wis.
inf, Oct. 81, 1899.
Frank H. Couse, Co. X, SGD Penn.
inf, Dec. 81, 1899.
John e. Davies, Co. X, 21st Wis.
inf, Jan. %, 1900.
IMAM D. Sduueli, w. u, Isl u D
S. s., March 6, 1900.
William Jones, Co L, Sd Wis. Cav,
March Z, 1900.
Henry Harnden, 1st Wis. Cav,
March II, 1900.
Patrick Regain, Co. c, 18th Wis.
inf. March 20, 1900.
Erastus Richardson, Co. D, 18th
Wis. inf, April 10, 1900.
E. w. Howe, Co. d, 4th N. Y. II. A,
May %, 1900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

Washington, May Sat the conclu-
sion of the session lasting eight hours
the senate passed the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill, which has been under
consideration for nearly a week An
amendment providing for an appro-
priatiOn of $4,000 O00 for the Louisiana
purchase exposition to be held in St.
Louis in 1908 was contained in the bill
An amendment was incorporated pro-
viding for beginning work on a mem
ortal bridge between Washington and
Arlington cemetery, to be erected in
memory of the dead of both the union
and the confederate armies. While
the bill carries only about 5000, 600 for
the project, II Is expected the ulti-
mate cost will be about IS. 600 900. The
passage of the Sundry civil bill leaves
only two general appropriation bills
to be acted upon by the senate, the
military academy and general defc-
iency measures. Senator Gallinger Of
fered an amendment approprlating
$4,000 to pay salaries and expenses OF
the commission of five persons to in
vestigate and report upon the trade OF
China Japan and other oriental
countries. Disagreement on the armor
plate, naval cadet course. ocean and
lake-surveys, and other items of rne
naval appropriation bill were reported
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

Playwright-In the third act the
wife comes in late and finds her hus-
band in a sound sleep. Then she
creeps over to the lamp and goes
through the last chapter of a novel.
Manager-It will be more realistic
If you have her creeping over to his
vest pocket and going through the
pockets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07
AN OLD SAW THAT IS SENSELESS.

In olden times when a person died
it was customary to toll the church bell
certain number of times to indicate
whether it was a man, woman or child.
For woman it was tolled three times
and for a man thrice three times The
stroke of a bell was called a teller, q"
and hence it was nine tellers for a
man; or as folks said in those days.
Nine tellers mark a man" This say
ing, which was continued long after
the tolling custom was abolished, final
ly became converted into the present
saying, Nine tailors make a man, ."
which is devoid of both sense and
reason.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

Washington, May 30,-The program
of the leaders Of the house contemplate
ed launching debate upon the anti
trust resolution and bill, but there was
a strong undeTcurrent in favor of ad-
journment on account Of decoration
day, Immediately after reading the
journal Mr.. Dal2ell presented a
special order from the committee ON
rules for consideration Of the resolu-
ton for an antitrust constitutional
amendment, but action was deferred.
A vote was taken on the question to
strike out the enacting clause of the
Chinese commission bill. The mo-
ton was lost l05 to 1870, and the bill
went back to the calendar. The con-
slderatiun Of Qrivate pension bills
was resumed. After the first one had
been read Mr.. Talbert Is. O., who is
opposing the bills, and Mr.. Grosvenor
(Ohio) became engaged in contro-
versy NJ. Talbert withdrew his OBJ
lection. One hundred and ninety pen
sion bills were passed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

The senate confirmed the appoint
ment OF Prof John c. Freeman Of Wis
consin as consul at Copenhagen. Dem
mark
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
SCIEN TIFIC TOPICS
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.
Realistic Snow soene.-Heat valve. for
Notwithstanding tho Tides-self-
Protection in Plants-A New Photo
graphic Telescope-Recent Inventions.
Harvesting tn. r,des.

The efforts now making in Europe
to produce electrical energy by utiliz-
ing the tides, are thought to be prac-
teal, and complete success is expect
ed. The idea Of generating power by
means of the tides is old In fact, the
method now being applied ON the
coasts of France and England to run
dynamos by utilizing the rise and fall
OF the short waters is the same that
was long employed at few points on
the shores of Long Island sound and
elsewhere to grind flour in tide mills. :"
The English are treating the problem
as though its practicability for the gem
Grafton of electricity on large scale
was fully demonstrated. 1t is said
that the sea wall and works that are
to be erected at Southend, on the north
side of the Thames mouth, will cost
$3,0OO,000. The purpose is to supply
electricity to London, and the advan-
tage of the site selected is that there
the rise and fall of the tide is very
great. This enterprise will be by far
the most ambitious and costly attempt
yet made to harness the tides for in
dustrial purposes. If it proves success
full the new source Of power is sure to
be largely utilized.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
Self-Protection in Plants.

Young long-leaf pines, according to
Mr.. Pinchot of the department of agri-
culture, protect themselves against for
est fires in most interesting and re-
nlarkable manner. For four or five
years the stems of the infant trees at
tain height of only as many inches
above the soil. During this time their
bark is extraordinarily thick, and that
alone gives some protection. But in
addition the long needles spring up
above the stem, and then bend over on
all sides "in green cascade which
falls to the ground in circle about
the Seeding" This green barrier
can with difficulty be made to burn.
while the shade that it casts prevents
inf1ammable grass from growing near
the protected stem. Mr.. Pinchot thinks
that 1t is owing to this peculiar sys-
TEN of self-protection which the pine
seedlings have developed that the
growth Of evergreen oaks in Florida
has been restricted in regions where
fires have ragged while pure pine for
ests have taken their place.
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Illustr.t,on Of Draftior Jaw.

u The injustice of the farming rule is
seen In the case of outfielder Frisbee,
OF the Bostons. Frisbee was turned
over to Tom Lotus. of the Grand
Rapids team. in the Western League,
along with $1,000. in the deal for
5backstop Sullivan. This exchange of
dollars and one human being for a
likely player gave Frisbee right to
Gle q large and voc!ferous wall, and
he is backed in his grievance by some
National League managers. who are
DESTROYS Of signing SO promising a
player as the athlete who was relsz
gated to the Grand Rapids farm. In
other words. the Boston club handi-
caps the future of one good player
for the sake OF experimenting with
another. In the obscurity of minor
league Frisbee may run to seed and
his hopes of a future be blasted by
the selfishness Of grasping magnates.
And this is called advancing players
in their profession, in the very words
Of the National Agreement! Out upon
such peryersion of law and Justice
New York Telegram.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
BASE BAIL TOPICS.
CURRENT NEWS AND NOTES
OF THE GAME
L The American League Would Wreck
Itssaf-Fatal Consequence Would roll
how Unsanctionsd Invasion Of Chicago
~ the Minor League.
IN sheer madness.


According to all reports the Amert-
can (late Westerly League has decid-
ed to place club In Chicago with or
without the consent of the Chicago
club, or the National League. This
amounts practically to declaration of
war, as 1t is not likely that the Chi
cago League club will consent to share
Its territory with any other club. espe-
.cially not In the face of q rebellious at
stitude and hostile declaration; and
even II the Chicago club should by
any possibility be brought into line on
this. propQsition, 1t lis almost certain
that the league would not consent
and It's consent under Section 3. of the
Constitution would be just as essential
sas that Of the Chicago club, nay even
more So It is to be presumed that
the American Leaguers, II they really
contemplate the invasion, have CAREFUL
s1y considered the situation and counted
the cost. And yet, inasmuch as the
result will be ruin for the American
League no matter how the thing is fig
Aured out. 1t Is hard to believe that the
American League magnates mean what
they say; or meaning 1t, have fully
sized up the consequences of their con-
templated act. Under the circumstances
9 It is not to be wondered at that there
lis a widespread disposition to regard
the whole thing as a bluff to cover
certain other contemplated moves The
situation Of the American League will
be precarious enough, should the
4 American Association enter the field,
as that organization will surely occupy
two of the American Leagues best Cit
: les, will surely prey upon Its players,
and will just as surely cause an In
crease or running expenses added to
the cost of war in the conflicting
towns. II in addition to that, the
I American League outlaws itself by the
invasion of Chicagoiit is doomed to be
4 ground to pieces between the upper
League and neither Association mill
stones. as 1t will then be absolutely
without allies of any kind and defense
less against the raids OF the warning
major leagues and of the allied minor
leagues. What wreck the combined
hOstiles would make of the American
League can be imagined!
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played regularly at first, ne showed
good form and greatly aided the su-.
perbas In finishing first.
Manager and shorts TOP.

manager ana SnOftstOps
r. @. Allen. the manager and short
stop Of the champion Indianapolis club
of the Western League, who is slated
to succeed Buck Ewing as the Reds
manager in 1900, was born at Marion.
Ohio, on July 10, 1867. His first pro-
fessional engagement was with the
Mansfield. Ohio. club, in 1887. In 1889,
he was with the Pittsburg club until
May, when he was released on account
of illness. In 1897. he became the
Detroit clubs manager; but differences
arising between him and Owner Van
Derbeck, Allen was released. He I'm
ished the season with Boston and
showed that he was fast enough for
any company. In 1898, he managed
the Indianapolis club, which lost the
Western League championship by one
run in the last game Of the season.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
LETTERS MAILED AT HOTELS.

Curious Things which an Orlce Clerk
Told About Thorn.
1.-THE postage stamp account OF any
of the large hotels is something that
can't be balanced with absolute ac-
curacy," said an old-time clerk to a
New Orleans Times-Democrat reporter.
"The sales show profit, although the
law forbids anyone from charging
more than face value. The profit comes
In on the change. A man wants
stamps for couple Of letters, to illus
trate, and is handed either a 1-cent
stamp or copper penny in change for
the nickel he Is almost certain to de-
post on the counter. oh! I don't
want to be bothered with that he
says, In nine cases out Of ten, and the
house is ahead one cent. These stray
pennies will mount up to Is cents or
81 In the course of a day, and would
constitute nice little revenue from
one weeks end to the other were it
not for the fact that they are offset by
the necessity of paying short postage
for careless guests. You would be
surprised to know how many I'M
stamped letters are dropped into the
mail box in the corridor. The number
Is far greater proportionately than
those found in the street boxes in the
busiest section OF the city. 1t Is hard
to, form any theory in explanation,
but the fact is as state, and is true OF
all large hotels. There are also great
number of letters and packages on
which the postage Is insufficient, and
such mail is invariably brought
! straight to the desk by the collector
We put on the necessary stamps, and
believe the practice is universal
among upper class houses. If we didn't
the mail would go direct to the dead
letter Office in New York and the de.
lay would be a matter of serious an,
noyance and perhaps loss of oul
guests. OF course, we can't make &
charge for the stamps used in thai
way, because it would seem petty
don't you know, but all the same !
mounts up. 1t just about balances tn
profits which mentioned"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
Farrell,s Fancy.

Jimmy Hughes was singled out by
Duke Farrell as one of the future
pitching great, on the day of Jimmy's
debut as a major League twirler.
Hughes opened the season of 1898 in
Washington. shut out the Senators
and twirled one-hit game. This lone
single safety was Of the doubtful order,
line drive from Mcclure that Stencil
dropped after hard run. THAT new
red-head Of Hanlon's pitched a fair
ball, but he will probably go akiting
before he goes down the line on the
other ten clubs this season. said
Jack Doyle after the young Califor-
mans debut at National park. Don't
be telling yourself lies, Jack. That
lad will be pitching ball when some of
our pitching stars are working their
arms in tank water towns" was Far
rell's prophecy. Farrell saw great
pitcher in Hughes, on the strength Of
Jimmy's one game in Washington,
and his prophecy was realized ere half
the season was over. Brooklyn
Eagle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11

The flag of the South African Repub-
lie is little known. 1t is like that of
Holland-bars red, white and blue.
with the exception of an addition of an
upright green bar, where the flag is
joined to the staff. The flag of the
Orange Free State also betrays its
Dutch origin, for in the corner, where
the Union Jack figures in the English
ensign, appears the Hollanders' trI-
color on field of white and orange
bars. This flag is unique, for it is said
to be the only one in the world in
which orange appears as color. !
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
Hugh j. Jennings.

Hugh ]. Jennings. the first baseman
of the Brooklyn champions, was born
at Pittston, Pa, in 1870. He made his
debut as professional during the clos
ing games of the season of 1890 as a
catcher with the Allentown team OF
the Eastern League. He joined the
Leighton. Pa, Club in 1891, and his
good work secured him an engagement
with the Louisville Club, which was
then managed by the veteran John j.
Chapman. Shortly after Jennings ar
rival at Louisville he was tried at first
base, Taylor having to lay of on ac-
count of being injured, and he filled
In mastery manner this position. al
though a strange one to him, and
made himself great favorite with the
Louisville public. After Taylor re-
stunned his place on the team. Manager
Chapman placed Jennings at short
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
An olc.rime Automobile.

Fifty years ago a steam carriage
might have been n on the streets of
New York. 1t was the invention of
Robert Dudgeon, who is well-known
by reason of his many inventions. He
used this carriage to go from his bust
ness to his residence in Harlem. Two
bushels of coal were used on every trip.
so it will be seen it was not a particu-
larly economical means of conveyance.
The water tanks carried sixty gallons.
Finally, after being used for about ten
years, the city authorities forbade it's
use on the streets of the city. and it
was taken to Long Island, where it
ran for some time on country roads.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
CAPT. s. LII. sLocuM.

the civil list. After he became lieu
tenant he served in the west, and was
with that band of cavalry which rode
to take Sitting Bull dead or alive. More
recently he has been an attache to
Minister Townsend at Lisbon, where
he was when the war with Spain broke
out. On account Of his knowledge Of
Spain and the Spaniards he was re-
called by the government to give the
benefit OF his experience where it was
most needed. Capt. Slocum has a
brother now holding an official posi-
ton In Cuba. The two are the only
nephews Of Mrs. Russell Sage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
Dungan's Day,

Dungan'G Day.
1t is long lane that has no turn
and Sam DUNCAN has at last been re-
warded. No fielder in the Western
League has been of more value to a
team in the past four seasons than the
bald-pated one, but each fall he has
BEEN OVERLOOKED
by the agents who were purchasing
players for major League clubs, and
was also passed coldly by when the
drafting commenced. The only way
to account for this is that when once
man has had a trial in fast company
and fails to hold up his end they do
not stop to think that he may Inn
prove, and the impression prevails
that he is an old fellow. Now. Dun
gan may be bald and old enough to
vote, but he is still young man and
is good for many years Of service in
the diamond by reason of his good
habits. He has always been
A TOP-NOTCH HITTER,
but when he first Joined the Chicago
Club the outfield was new position
to him and naturally he did not
shine as a gardener. Since playing
me position regularly DUNCAN has
improved wonderfully and now covers
a world of ground, is one Of the best
throwers in the business, and also
has the faculty of picking the ball out
of the sun, SO Chicago will doubtless
use him in that left garden. where the
sun has caused many player to
make failure.-Detroit Free Press,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11
Two Newshaxa.
thusiasm

The fellow-feeling that marks one OF
the tenderest spots In human nature
is often most pronounced among great
men. A writer in the Century tells
this new anecdote of Faraday. The
great physicist and his friend Hoff-
mann were walking one day together
through the streets of London. where
both were then professors, when Fara-'
day stopped newsboy and bought q
paper Hoffman asked him why. with
his house supplied regularly with all
the papers he needed. he stopped to
buy paper from a boy on the street.
Faraday replied: Il was once q news-.
boy myself and sold papers on the
street" It was fitting explanation.;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-01-11

Capt. Stephen Z Hommedieu Slocum,
who has just been sent as the military
representative of the United States
government to watch maneuvers in
South Africa, is captain in the Eighth
cavalry and descendant on his fathers
side Of Capt. Miles Standish and
Huguenot on his mothers side. ne
first distinguished himself at the time
OF the Nez Perez war, when as lad
he was the bearer of communications
between the officers, and on account OF
his bravery was recommended by the
onieers for . position In the army from
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English troops which Wellington COM
manded at Waterloo.


English troops which Wellington COM
manded at Waterloo.
Gen. Butler is apparently fitted for
the task intrusted to him. He is man
of blood and iron. His sword. is GRIM
son to the hilt. Blood. battles, brig
AIDES, bombs. blockading, barracks, BIZ
'vouacs, belligerency-all are synonym
GUS with Butler. He is entering upon
his tenth campaign. In many more
charges he has faced and dealt death.
Over and over again he has been men
toned in dispatches" for gallantry in
action.
Gen. Butler entered as ensign the
Kings Royal Rifle Corps. He took part
in the Chinese war in 1860, went to
Manitoba in 1870 with Lord Wolseley
against Riel, and three years later to
the gold coast. In the Ashanti cam
p-ign in 1873 Gen. Butler took part in
four engagements, including the decis-
i've battle of Coomassie. After five
years he was back again in Africa.
where, leading the Frontier light horse
against the Kaffirs, he exhibited great
personal bravery. He particinstsa ! az,
80 e.siit himself more than ever in
the battlefield. in the Zulu war of 1879,
4 and In the Boer war that followed. He
was present at Kassasin and Tel-el-
4 Kebir, at Ell Teb, and Tamai, and won
the battle Of Abu-Klea.
Gen. Butler is also known as the
author of the Infantry Drill Book. He
| Is man of enormous energy. and of a
peculiar cold daring. which springs
from the head rather than the emo
lions. A rigid disciplinarian,s stern and
exacting. he is feared and respected.
There is more cruelty than mercy in
his composition. He personally dis
likes the Beers and his campaign will
be one of sternness to the end. To