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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

of trials to be given the macth Miss
Kaarlus is modest and the perfection
of physical grace and strength. Her
attention to athletic training is inces.
SAINT, and is indispensable to her Won
derful success in close draw, wing,
and follow shots In many of her
amazing round-the-table performances
the most perfect muscular develop.
ment is needed to drive the elusive
ivory spheres through the strange
figures that they must describe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
Domestic.

Chicago April wheat, 72hc,
Forest fires ragged near Chippewa
Falls.
Gossips say that the Baltimore &
Ohio will connect with the Burlington
combine.
Tho stomach Of Chicago man was
cut out
The strike Of 5000 silkmill girls in
Pennsylvania ended.
Seeded land in sections Of South
Dakota Is blown away,
The college international chess
match ended in n draw.
Postmaster Samuel G. Dorr of
Buffalo, N. Y, died suddenly of heart
disease
Colonel NJ. Barber aud Major Oscar
f. Long were promoted to brIgadier
generals.
william II. Lowry was arrested at
New Ulm Mimi, on a charge of coun.
torfCiting,
Train Robber Thomas Il. Kctchum,
alias Black Jack, was hanged at Clay
Ton, N. NJ
Emory Sherlock, aged 1G, killed lei.
mor Meadows IN fight at Walnut
Grove, Ill.
A majority of the Presbytcries in
the United States voted In favor of
creed revision.
Attorney Patrick of New York was
indicted on the charge of numbering
Millionaire Rice.
A track meet In America between
Oxford-Cambridge and Yale-Harvard
teams Is assured.
A Missouri Judge ordered stake.
holder to return money wagerod on
Bryan's election,
Fire In the Chicago and Eastern hi.
nois roundhouse at Dalton Junction
caused $1,000 loss
More than SlOO,0oO,oOO has beon
taken out of the Cripple Creek gold
mines since 1889
Dr. w. f. Baum OF Mobile Ala, "a
among those reported as perishing by
freezing In Alaska.
Oliver H. Little, house-mover al
Omaha, Neb, was killed by touchiul
an electric wire,
oil strikes in Texas are causing
wild speculation in securities of The
companies organized
Robert Presley, n phrenologist from
Dos Moines, la, died suddenly in the
city hall at Batavia, III.
"he American Bankers association
will hold its annual convention In Mil
waukee in September,
Buffalo exposition directors decided
to keep the exposition open Sundays
but TO close the midway
Henry H. Hamilton. for years a
prominent business man at Sycamore,
H., died from paralysis.
Bruno Mazotta. chief Of the pater.
son, n j., anarchists. was arrested for
attacking Salvatore Blanchi
Reports Of election in the Indiana
territory indicate That the Cherokee
treaty failed of ratification
John NJ. Foote, treasurer of Lake
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
Successful Women.

Miss Mary l.. Oren, recently ap,
pointed manager of the South Florida
Telegraph company at the Plant sys-
tenn depot in Tampa, occupies a
unique position for a woman.
Miss Oren is a modern girl, but has
spent most of her years in Florida
At an early period she took up the
study of stenography, but of this she
soon tired.
Il decided" says Miss Oren, that !
did not like to follow stenography,
but instead would devote my time to
telegraphy, so a friend of mine and
myself put up a wire between our
homes, distance of about a quarter
of mile, and took up the study of
telegraphy in earnest.
There was never a wire that af
forded so much real pleasure and
amusement as well as practical bene-
fit. My friend is now telegraph oper-
ator at Punta Gorda and l am mana.
ger here at Tampa, one of the most
important stations on this division"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

Brown-"Did the burglars carry
away anything Of value?"
Stout-"No. They took my best
suit of clothes. but l only regret that
because it broke up q close association
of more than six years standing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

A newspaper writer stated, few
years ago, that woman can do every
thing except play billiards. That
statement led Prof. kaarlus. the bill
Hard expert. to resolve to prove that
even in this field there is no gauge of
woman's perfection The other day
his daughter, Miss May Kaarlus, just
past 16 years of age, made her debut
at Maurice Days academy in New
York. The best shots with the cue of
Schaefer, Slosson, and Ives seem to
be veritable child's play TO this girl.
Miss Kaarlus does not claim that
she could beat the champion, Schae.
fer. at his own peculiar style, but her
father has made up list of 100 fancy
shots in which he challenges any ex-
pert to compete with her, says Les
lies Weekly. Record is to be kept
of the number of attempts necessary
to make each shot, the contestant who
makes the 100 in the smallest number
Fair play., 1901-02-23
INDUSTRIAL FACTS.

OF the CSC cotton mills in the south,
Texas has II, Kentucky Z, and Ar
kansas I.
The friction of steel on ice is eX-
actly half that of ice on ice. and one
tenth that of steel on steel.
Glucose is now manufactured large
ly from corn starch. Its commercial
value lies in it's use as an adulterant
of cane and beet sugar.
The first regular factory for manu-
featuring glass was established at
Temple. n. H.. in 1870. and was
operated by imported German glass
makers.
The hair of rabbits and other ami
mails in Russia is converted into
bowls, dishes. and plates. which are
valued for their strength. durability.
and lightness. The articles have the
appearance of vanished leather.
Near Rio Grande City. Tex. an i'm
mense deposit of an unknown gas
eous substance has been discovered.
Pieces of it ignite quickly and give
out strong flame, which lasts for
remarkably long period. 1t is said
by scientists that the substance is
either an unknown mineral or or
dinary clay highly charged with
natural gas. In either ease. the value
of the deposit as fuel is immense. as
it covers many thousands of acres
and is Of immense depth.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
EUROPEAN GOSSIP.

London is 12 miles broad one way and
II the other.
Every English parish with popula-
ton over 300 is obliged to elect parish
council.
Holland is the only European n country
that admits coffee duty free.
A German newspaper reports that q
man in Lengerich, near Osnabruck,
committed suicide by exploding dyna-
mite cartridge in his mouth. He was
torn to small shreds.
England's largest foreign population
is German. of which there are $4,000;
Russians and Poles come next with as,
OOO
Norway. Servia, Greece and Bulgaria
are the only European nations which
have but one house of parliament.
George Schooner, the leader Of the
Schooner, or advanced, group of the
German party in Austria, has publicly
stated that he and his associates de-
sire the annexation of Austria by Ger
many.
A considerable sum of money has re-
Gently been bequeathed by Greek
philanthropist of Corfu for the pur-
poses of matrimonial lottery. Every
year a certain number of poor girls. of
good conduct. will receive tickets en-
titling them to the chance of winning
sum sufficient for a marriage portion.
In excavating a tumulus at the farm
Of Aarnes. in Norway, n short time ago,
a skeleton and weapons were disin-
TERED. On examination the skeleton
was found to be that of a woman enc
tombed with her arms and warlike
equipment. This is the first barrow of
q valkyria Scandinavian Amazon or
battle nymph) ever discovered in Nor
way.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Cheap Rates to California.

February 18th and each Tuesday there.
after, until and including April Goth, Special
Low Rate Colonist Tickets will be sold via
the Southern Pacitic's Company's Ogden"
and Sunset" Routes to all points in Califor-
mia. The rate viii be: From Chicago
5000, from St. Louis, Memphis and New
Orleans $3.50, from Omaha, Kansas City,
ETC., $500. Corresponding low rates from
all other points east and north.
For particulars and detailed information
pertaining to the Southern Pacific Com
pany's Routes, and these special rates to Cal
ifornia, call upon or address
w: G. Neimyer, G. ". A, S. P. Co., 23s
Clark ST., Chicago, Ill.,
w. H. Connor, c. A., s. p CO., Chamber
of Commerce Bldg. Cincinnati, Ohio.
G. G: Herring, {. A., S. 7. Co., I'll Park
Bldg, Pittsburg. Pa.
l.. F. Townsley, c. A., S. P. Co., 42l Olive
St., st. Louis, Mo.
c: c. Cary, c. A., S. p. Co., 2Os Sheidley
Bldg, Kansas City, Mo.
Fair play., 1901-02-23


The Louisville 4 Nashville R. r. together
with its connecting lines has inaugurated
the Chicago & Florida Limited, which is q
daily, solid train, wide vestibuled, steam
heated, gas lighted, with dining car service
for all meals en- route from Chicago to Thom.
asville, Ga, Jacksonville and st. Augustine,
Fla. This train leaves Chicago over the
Chicago 4 Eastern Illinois tracks at ll:05
.. m, running via Evansville, Nashville,
to Jacksonville, and Florida East Coast to
st. Augustine, arriving at the latter City
at 1880 the next evening. making the fastest
time ever made between these points,
This train has annex sleeper leaving St.
Louis at 2:l5 p. m. which also runs through
Mr.. c. L. Stone, General Passenger Agent,
KY, will answer ali inquiries concerning
this tram and furnish printed matter con-
.erning it.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
A NURSES STORY.
A Graduate of Lakeside Hospital,
Lake Geneva, Tells an inter-
esting Experience.

Pcshtigo. Wis, Feb. 1s, 1901. fSpe-
ciaD-One of the most popular nurses
that ever graduated from the Lakeside
Hospital. Lake Geneva, is Miss Lillian
Dreese. of this place. Miss Dreese is the
Vice Templar of the independent Order
of Good Templars. and Organist of the
I,ebeccas of Peshtigo. During her
twelve years experience as a trained
nurse she has had many opportunities
for observation. and her opinion in all
n ncdical health matters is held in very
high esteem by the thousands who
have learned to know and love her. In
speaking of her experience she says:
During my twelve years as trained
nurse. have often observed how many
diir, rent physicians give their patients
Dcdd's Kidney Pill: n cases of Dia betes
and Kidney Trouble. About three years
ago. | myself suffered some months
with a weakened and continual con-
ces;ed condition. ard l decided to try
what the Pills would do for me. soon
found that they built up the affected
parts. aud restored harmony to the en-
tire system, and although ! often lose
much sleep and rest while attending
severe cases. I find that l was never in
finer health nor had more endurance
;iian since / have used these marvellous
Pills
C,ergymen say they are good. Sena-
tors and Congressman have added their
eviG.snce as to the wonderful curative
properties of this Medicine, hundreds Of
physicians recommend them and use
them in their daily practice. The most
skilled trained nurses advise their use
and use them themselves. while tens of
thousands of sick and suffering peo-
PIE are being cured every day by Dodd's
Kidney Pills. They should cure you.
They will cure you. Tr.y them.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

doctrine for the last forty years, but there
are vast mu!titudes OF women who have
never heard II yet. tatarrh may attack any
organ of the body. Women are especially
liable to catarrh Of the pelvic organs. There
are one hundred cases of catarrh of the pei
vic organs to one of catarrh of the head.
Most people think, because they have not
catarrh Of the head. they have not catarrh
al all. This is a great mistake and is the
cause OF many cases of sickness and DEATH"
II you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
at once to DIR. Hartman giving a full state
ment Of your case and he will be pleased to
give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, o.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

toms. Her experience in treating fe-
male ills is greater than any other
living person. Following is a letter
from a woman who is thankful for
avoiding a terrible operation.
81 was suffering to such an extent
from ovarian trouble that my physi-
clan thought an operation would be
necessary.
Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound having been recommended to
me, 1 decided to try it. After using
several bottles 1 found that l was
cured. My entire system was toned
up, and l suffered no more with my
ovaries. ."-MEs. ANNA ASTON, Troy, Mo.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
HQW,a Thlll

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
rec.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Who are injured by the use OF coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed in all tine gro.
Gerry stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O. made OF pure grains. that takes
the place of coffee The most delicate stom
ach receives it without distress. and bu, few
can tell it from coffee. II does no, cost over
I as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. Is cts. and . cts. per pack
age. Try il: Ask for GRAlN-O.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
WHAT IS 0vARITIs?

A dull, throbbing pain, accompanied
by a sense of tenderness and heat low
down in the side, with an occasional
shooting pain, indicates Inflammation.
On examination it will be found that
the region of pain shows some swell.
ing. This is the first stage of ovaritis,
inflammation of the ovary. If the roof
of your house leaks, my sister, you have
it fixed at once why not pay the same
respect to your own body?
You need not, you ought not to let
yourself go, when one of your own sex
holds ont the helping hand to you, and
will advise you without money, and
without price. Write to Mrs. Pinlxham,
Lynn, Mass, and tell her all your symp-
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Low Rate Winter Tours to the
Sunny south.

The Mobile & Ohio will run Special Low
Rate Excursions, good until June the first,
permitting inva.ids and others to stop at
first-ciass hotels enroute at very nominal
rates to all points in Alabama, Mississippi,
Georgia, Florida, Cuba, Central and South
America. Low Rate Homeseeker's lst and
3rd Tuesday of each month. One Way Set.
tiers same days at Very Low Rates. Any
ticket agent or J. T. Poe, G. T. NJ, Mobile,
Ala. c. NJ. Shepard, G. p. A., Mobile, Ala.
NJ. II. Bohreer. D. r. A., 35l Marquette
Bldg. Chicago. H., West Fort Street, De
troit, Mich
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Greatest in the World.

Within five years Cascarets have reached
the largest sale of any liver or bowel medi
cine in the world, simply because they cure
They have great merit as the sale OF over
six million boxes year proves. No matter
what ails you, start using Cascarets to-day
and if you are not benefited and in every
way satisfied after you have given them q
fair trial you can % have your money h back a
are put up in tablet form and every tablet
is stamped &c. c. c." They don't cost much
--lOc, 25c and soc box and a SOC box will
furnish a whole months treatment for the
worst case. Cascarets are the best and
cheapest liver and bowel regulator in the
world
Fair play., 1901-02-23
THIS AND THE OTHER THING

The English statute mile is I.76C
standard yards.
The first parachute descent from a
balloon Was in 1899.
Spain is the greatest orange-export-
ing country in the world.
In 1910 Europe produced four-tifths
of all the grain in the world. Now she
grows barely half. -
There were S47 st-il.s and 'ocLou.s
~ New York state last year. as shown
by the report of the state board of
mediation and arbitration. The strik-
ers were successful in 335 eases either
gaining all they wanted or compromis'
ing.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Mrs. 7. Pelton. $50 ST. Anthony avenue
81 Paul, MINI, writes:
.'Pcruna has done wonders for me. l,
has cured my headache and palritation OF
the heart: has built up my whole system
] cheerfully recommend Pcruna to all suf
ferers afflicted with catarrh. Ny mother is
and generally out of sorts. il Pcruna is taken
it immediately removes that tired feeling.
Pcruna cures catarrh by removing the
cause intiarled mucous membranes.
DIR. Hartman. the compounder OF Pc
runa. once said. in lecture 10 women:
"a great number OF women consult me
every year | often have occasion TO say
to these patients, i fear you have c.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Rath<rI

"By the way" asked the stranger, "ars
women permitted to practice at the bar in
this country"
'Permitted!" snorted the other man. who
happened to be a retired saloon keeper from
Kansas, "You can't keep 'em from doing it
when they take a notion, begosh"
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Avoiding the Rush.

Politician-Tell me the bes; way to get out
OF politics.
Friend-Turn prohibitionist.
.'Oh. that's TOO sudden; want to get out
eradually."-The Smart Set.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

She-1 do believe you forgot that
this was our wedding days third anni-
versary.
He-Indeed didn't. just met the
second of the notes l negotiated to buy
the furniture when we were married.
indianapolis Press.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

not bad. | am not
troubled wit h
coughing or spit
ting or any 9TH
er disa creeahle
symptoms of ca
tarrh.' But, my
dear madam. you
may have catarrh
all the same. Ca
tarril is not al
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Care NJ the HabY.

Tokeepthe skin clean is TO keep it healthy.
Every mother should therefore see that her
baby is given daily bath in warm water
with Ivory Soap. The nursery should also
he we'll aired and cleaned and all clothing
washed with Ivory Soap, well rinsed and
dried in the sun. ELIZA r. PARKER
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Money in Poliiics-"What We need to
do" cried ], hotly. ''is to take money out
of politics Il took out al saw. SIR"
protested the legislator. with convincing
candor.-Detroit Journal!
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Ha rmleas Sparks,

Speaking of the wit of the late Senator
Davis, Senator Hoar uttered an epigram
which deserves to be remembered. "No
spark from him." said Senator Hoar, "waa
ever a cinder in the eye of his friend."-
Washington Post.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Try Grai..Oi Try Grain.O.

After girl has prepared refreshments for
party, her next step IS hide them from
her brother-Atchison Globe.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

81 hear Miss Flirty threw Chcllie over
last night. so: Sre told me she would
be dlsengagcd this evening. Town Tonnes
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Many Lines There.-Tellet-''To be sue
cesseul in business man must confine HIM
self to one line" Askit-"What if he is .
paImist ?"-Baltimore American.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Late Realization.-"I now realize" said
the pig. as they. ln:aed hi.G,he hin in The wagon
p"tTfd tor the butchers, Il now realize that
over-eating tends to shorten life. In.
dianapolis Press
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Familiar Sound.
Mrs. Johnson-Has Mr.. johnson ooue
home for dinner yet.
Iane-No, mum.
81 thought heard him downstairs"
THAT was Leo growing over . bone,
uum"eTit- Bits.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Connection,

In spite of the fact that she is not an
American heiress. Queen Wilhclmna has
snccceded in marrying dukc.-Dctroit Free
Press.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

The stomach has to work hard. grinding
the food We crowd into it. Make its work
easy by chewing Beeman's Pepsin Gum.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

A Dose Jp ime Saves Nine OF Hale's
Money of Horehound and Tar Tor Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Tackleton-"I'm glad your yacht beat
Bragman's. He was blowing so much be
fore the race. It's your turn now. He
laughs best who laughs last" Main.el !
YES, but say, rather: He laughs best who
luffs first '"-Philadelphia Press.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

To Cure q Cold in Ono Dny
Take Laxative Bromo 0uinine Tablets. Al
Fair play., 1901-02-23

of d.
the best legal
she has gathered fame In letter The Puna Medicine Com
al have your myself my mother Mrs.
Hannah Bennett, sSh invaluable
remedy for coId kindred diseases; good
tonic people,
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Every mother Of a singing daughter attrib-
utes the iatters failure to the fact tha, the
world has 20 few appreciative souls.-At-
Gibson Globe.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Never mention your own faults; others
will attend to it for you.-Chicago Daily
News.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Some peoples idea of knowledge is the
art OF finding out things which they have no
business to know.-Chicago Daily News
Fair play., 1901-02-23

I do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump D.
tion has an equal for coughs and colds
John +. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is, 1900
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Grace-"1 thought you were never going
walking with that Snaggs!' Neil was
MT; but I've got beautiful new cloak and
just had to go walking. Syracuse Herald.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

A St. Louis girl has outclassed all the
Macs. She spells her name Maiae.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Ask your grocer to-day to show you pack
age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children may
drink it without injury as well as the adult.
All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that
rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. / the
price of coffee. l5c. and 25cts. per package.
Sold BY all grocers.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Dyeing is as simple as washing when you
use PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by al
druggists.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

Saving wood is the better exercise. but
golf is more popular.-Atchison Globe.
Fair play., 1901-02-23
CaPtef'S Ink

has the largest sale Of any ink in the world,
because it is the best ink that can be made.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

tarrh. madam They will generally
reply, On. no, | never had catarrh. My
Fair play., 1901-02-23
Career ana Character Of Abraham
Lincoln.

LincOln.
An address by Joseph Choate, Ambas-
sador to Great Britain, on the career and
character of Abraham Lincoln-his early
life-his early struggles with the world
his character as developed in the later years
Of his life and his administration, which
placed his name so high on the worlds roll
of honor and fame, has been published by
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
and may be had by sending six (6l cents in
Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures is the name
of foreigner who has recently located in
this city. The other morning neighbor
passing by him in hurry said: Good
morning. l vas glad to see You, but / will
nod mention your name: Pm shortness of
breathe dis mornin' '."cJoQiet Qu.) Star.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

The burglar makes hay while the sun
doesn't shine.-Chicago Daily News.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

and Fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic 1t is simply iron and quinine in
a tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, Soc.
Fair play., 1901-02-23

0PlUEA WHISKY y y and d Sa1. other s.r.! drug
tor INN treatment Book and particulars FREE
b. n. WOOLI.EH, ~. D., Atlanta 0as
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1901-04-25
horsemen's Meeting.

A meeting. called by the president
Of the Gentlemen's Driving club for
the purpose OF organizing for the sum.
mer matinees. was held In the rooms
over Zeigers Cafe. c. X. Newhall was
made chairman and DR.. r. A. Carr.
secretary. A. J. Crawford was made
superintendent Of the speed ring. II
was decided to nave the first matinee
on Sunday afternoon, April 2S. at 1880
o'clock. The program. will consist OF
4 green race, with Navajo Bill, Bonnie,
Lindy s.. Belle f.. Walter N. Boon
and McGinty as starters. A 800 trot
for PAGERS with Nigrita, st. Elmo and
Gen. Clusters as starters. A free-for-
all trot or pace with Action. Nimble
Jim and Deck as starters.
The races are to be one.half mile
heats. best two in three. Admission,
% cents; children under 10 years, &C.
companying parents. free. Grand
stand free. All proceeds to go for
charitable purposes within the city.