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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
HE FEARED oNE-MAN POWER.
That Was Why a Detroit Man Got Out
a Warrant for a Neiqhbor.

p warrant Tor a NeighpoT'
After the applicant for n warrant
had been admonished two or three
times to stick to the text he was in
duced to present his grievances in Il
connected manner
"What Pm claiming. Judge, is that
the main thing we've got to suard
against in this country is oneman
power. We've got it in the nation,
we've got it in New York, we've got
it in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
and it looks to me very much as
though we had it in Detroit, DO you
believe in it, judge?"
"Certainly not, but what has that to
DO with the Cusc?"
az coming to that | only wanted
to get a general expression of priuCi-
pie from you. You are right, Judge
entirely right What is wrong in
national state or municipal govern
mcnt, is wrong to the end Of the
| logical sequence, is it not?"
YES, if | take your meaning"
"Oh, you'e got my meaning, judge,
Onc-man power is wrong when it gets
beyond the individual, or the family,
say Now, Judge, we have one of
these obnoxious bosses up in our
block Yes, sir, precisely the sort of
fellow we've been condemIlng. lie
tells us all how to raise our children
makes chem keep quiet when he
wants them to, dictates to the women
about the garbage raises ned if a dog
barks, protests if anyone wakes him
up by getting home late tells the mail
man his business, ccnsures all who
have any doctor but his, tells us when
| to trim our trees, and rushes to the
| fire marshal when any Of us want to
make some slight improvements.
| Now he knows better than you dc
how | feel on this one-man power
business and when he rushed over be.
fore breakfast to tell me that the snow
was not properly cleaned from my
walk just turned loose and kicked
him half the length of the block. II" !
| be out about tomorrow and ! want &c
get a warrant for him as a one-mar
nuisance before he can get at me foI
assault and battery. Detroit Free
Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
WONDERFUL DUAL LIVES.
Maharajah and Maharanee Uniquely
Oriental and Ango-M odern.

The most wonderful ruler in the
world In many respects, figure out
Of the Arabian Nights, modern
IIaroun nj Raschid come again to life
and judgmcnt-such is the maharajah
Of Baroda, the richest and most pow
crful Of Indian princes.
The details Of his curious existence
have only just become public through
an English magazine article, in which
the maharajah initiates the emir Of
Afghanistan in relating the dry de
tails Of his daily life.
II the weather permit sthe gaekwar
goes for a drive, always accompanied
by splendid oscOrt-the only way to
impress eastern people with the idea
OF power. often when driving through
the city petitions are presented to
him and n few hours Of each day are
devoted TO receiving petitioners in the
splendid hall Of audience, beautiful
as dream, Of his milliOndollar
palace
But this great potcntatc is most In.
tercstlng when, clad IN the rags Of a
bcggar or the ashstrewn garb Of a
mad priest, he sallies out at night to
view his city.
Like the great Haroun al Raschid Of
Arabian Nights" fame who Travelled
in Disguise IN order to famillarize
himself with the ways ard doings of
his subjects the gaokwar visits
different districts in disguise, con
sulting village heads and others he
may meet on his rounds
If anything Is more extraordinary
than the princes sharply contrasted
daily life It is that OF the maharanee.
She Is hidden in special suite OF
rooms called the zenana, in an In.
closed quarter Of the palace, and IS
never seen by mans eyes. Her life is
an epitome Of the real mystery OF the
shove will answer the purpose very
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
Why She Wanted the Gate Opened.

The Bishop OF Norwich has perhaps
moro stories told of him that most
bishops On ono occasion he was TO
hold to cor hrmatlon at n small town,
and, arriving some time before the
hour for service, took a stroll His
steps led him to the outskirts OF tho
town, and, passing n picturesque
cottage he stopped TO admire II, A
pretty little garden separated the
cottage from the road, finished OFF
with n neat hedge and green gate,
"Oh, please, sire.' said u voice
from the other side OF tho hedge,
would you open tho gate for me?'
This the bishop at once did, Then,
to n,s surprise. instead of the tiny
child he had expected, there stepped
forth n girl quite big enough to have
opened tho gate for herself,
And why, my dear" said Or.
Sheopshanks, could you not open the
gate for yoursolf?"
Please, sir, because the paints
wet" said the child. A glance Mt his
hand testified TO the bishop but too
plainly the truth Of her statement.
London N. A. p.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

a party of gentlemen, including Pro
fcssor Bailey and Rector Roberts, a
divine widely celebrated for his wit
and the audacity Of his puns were
crossing the campus Of Il well known
university
The reverend gentleman, comment
Ing on the fact Of his recent elevation
to the greater dignity and the assump'
ton of the more rcsounding title OF u
canon Of the church, exclaimed. And
now that ! am canon, ! suppose |
shall be n bigger bore than ever. -
New York Sun
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

east, Yet when in England or other
foreign countries, where she often
visits, her life is the same as that OF
any other lady of rank and riches.
She accepts invitations to dinner,
theater etc, and nothing is thought
OF it, Strange dual life for a lady OF
royal rank,
The gaekwar and his maharanee
visit England every year. In doing
this they break caste" according to
Hindoo theology, and on their return
have 10 undergo an elaborate cere.
mony of publication,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
erItIsh Postal Orders.

The postal order system of Great
Britain IL peculiar II was twenty
years ago last month that such orders
were FIRST issued The first { note,
supposing It is sUll in circulation, Is
now worth exactly nothing This IL
due to the peculiar views of finance
which prevail at the postollice, A
postal order unless It is caghed with.
in three months, Ia dohitod, for every
period of throo months II remains un,
cashed, with the original amount OF
the poundago That is to say, the
postonlco, for the privilege of Keeping
your money, charges ~ per cent, and
secs that II gets It.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

Lots of people want the earth, but
it's sad to think that for many prob.
ably their happicst lot in life is the
burial lot,
1T was really healthiest for him."
what was?"
"A darkoy wanted blood in n sew.
enth ward bar room, but the barkeep-
er made him take water"
Whether a mans opinions are right
Or Just the reverse of true,
Depends on whether he thinks the
same,
Or different from you.
"Thcrc are two acts yet" said the
usher to the man who rather hastily
started out of the theater,
Il know. That's just the reason
I'm leaving"
Tho pot and the kettle don't cali
each other black any more"
"Whats happoued?"
"ThcyNo both turned on the water
bucket"
Tho frauds are already busy as
bees at Manila"
eyes; they are at it making their
little Whacls.'
"Thon what is your reason for
marrying here
81 have no reason, I'm In love-
"How much does member Of the
Legislature get in this state?' inquired
the tourist
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

What do you think" exclaimed
Miss Flyppe. u dinod at a restaurant
with Cholly SlImpayte last evening,
and he asked me II | wouldn't please
carve the duck. He gaid he didn't
know how"
Well, did you do it?"
i did But wben met him on tue
street this morning I showed him I
could cut a goose, too"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
a Martyr 10 Trouble.

Wei, old man, II seems that you
have had considerable trouble In
your timer
You may well sy dat, sub, was the
reply. Il hez had de misery or de
muscles. de unlimited rheumatism en-
seven 8"'-Atlanta Constitution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

For drunkenness and general
worthlcssness," spoke the magistrate,
q shalt sentence you, as an old offend
er, to solitary conhnemnt in the county
Jail for twenty days"
Solitary confinement" contemptu'
ously echoed Tufrold Knott, as the Of
fcer led him away. Solitary! | won.
der If he thinks he's goln TO separate
me from my reg lar thirst"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

Fine coal ashes sprinkled about the
burrows Of ants will cause them 70
leave. Ashes may be used on the
lawn without injury to the grass.
Siftcd ashes are best, but those fresh
from the stove, shaken from the stove
well. Ladies' Home Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
The New Postage Stamps.

Learn" says a writer in the Lon.
don Sketch, that the postoffice
aatl critics are very buslly employed
in forwarding the issue OF the stamps
bearing the likeness Of King Edward
VII These labels will not, however,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
Be Happy on the Way.

When you see a sky Of blue
Think that sky was made for you
When the breeze bends down the trees
You just think that that's your breeze!
Every blessed drop Of dew
Falls upon flower for you!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

A dainty passinct quilt for His Ma
josty. King Baby may be made OF
white or cream silk and wool tlanncL
embroidered with forgctme nots or
rosCbuds, as blue or pink predomiuatcs
in the baby's bolon ngs The upper
end is turned over about six inches,
and ON it is embroidered the motto
that ouamcntcd Oliver Cromwel's
baby cap moro than three hundred
years ago, CRY not, sweet babe The
quilt may be buttonholcd with wash.
ing silk, or lined with satccn and
bound with ribbon, Pretty baby blan,
kcts of silk are edged with satin rib
bon. A lovely little blanket is en-
broidcred on both sides with lat
ticc work Of wrcaths of roses in dell.
cate pink, with green foliage, The
knitted blanket which every mother
uses to wrap her Baby Bunting in is
always with us Charming little car.
riagc robes for outdoor use are of
broadcloth lined with TIE cloth or
with silk. The devices on these, mon,
ograms or initials, are in silver, kid
cloth, or embroidery. Baby Is up to
date ir his carriage robes as in othof
things. and they are severely simple.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

were destined to revert to Hanover.
OF precious rings Queen Victoria
had great number, \ pathetic in
terest atta,Ae to the little enamel
circlet with a single diamond in it that
Prince Albert gave her when they
were boy and girl together. and he and
his brother came to England to visit
their aunt. the duchess of Kent, and
brighterc6 the life of the little prin.
cess. their cousin, who was a lone
" child, by their merry society and
boyish pranks. Her engagement
ring was a beautiful serpent Of emer-
aids, and she always wore it, as well
as the historic ruby and diamond
ring that was the outward and visible
sign of her Queendom, being put on
her finger ut the coronation, and caus-
ing her a great deal of pain, because
a mistake had been made in the meas
urement and it was too small That
was speedily remedied, and she was
never without it. She also wore
several memorial rings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
FEMININE CYRANO.
Prophecy on Menu Card and Later
Developments.

Prophecy on a Menu Card ana Later
Developments.
The February Kalcnds, the pcriodl-
cal published by students Of the Wo-
mans College, contains a bit Of dainty
verse by a Baltimore alumna OF '9S.
And thereby hangs a tale, This young
Baltimore student had a way OF scrib-
bling verse to such an extent that n
young male cousin sighed as he said
if he could write like that he might
make some speed in wooing a certain
fair maid Marian. Immediately tho
young poet became a vcritablo CyranO,
and wrote a poem which she handed
over to the faint-hearted lover. The
engagement has just been announced
and the marriage will take place soon.
The poem follows:
To Marian.
Gf-Oh, would that It were so,
Marian, my LADY,
| had lived long, long ago,
Marian, my lady
In the days Of which we read,
1 should ride a fiery steed
And perform some noble deed,
Al for you my lady,
lf-but who can ever tell,
Marian my LADY,
Maybe it is just as well,
Marian my lady,
For the faircst Of the fair
other knights would brave deeds dare,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09

A celebrated doctor in Germany
says that married life is conducive to
longeyety He is mistaken. IL only
seems longer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-05-09
VICTORIES JEWELS
MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF
BEAUTIFUL GEMS.
THE CROWN MADE IN 1888

Finest Ruby Known-A Ring Given
Her When a Girl by Prince Albert
-Royal Collection OF Canoes
Cameo Postra.,s of a Very Curious
Character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-27
Progress of Campaign.

Hon. Sidney J. Bowie. who is doing valiant work in behalf of ratification of the new constitution spoke in Chiffon
 County today. He spoke at Bessemer last night and was in Birmingham this morning When interviewed he said that there was little doubt but that the ma
 tority for ratification would Tot fall under 6O 900. He said there were hardly a dozen counties in the State which were against ratification and that the cause of ratif-
 cation was gaining ground every day.
 The work of the campaign committee Is most effective he says and the opponents to ratification are being converted right along He speaks in most glowing anti cipation of the result, Colonel A. A. Wiley returned to Montgomery, his home, this morning. He stated that in his opinion the new constitution would be ratified with a good majority. He reiter- ated that there was much apathy in the cause, but believed that the interest would awaken as the day of election drew nigh. No alarm is felt because former Governor Joseph F. Johnston has taken to the stump. The opposition had w. T. L. Cofer of Cullman, who was a member of tine constitutional Conven- tion, on the stump in this county last night and again tonight. Lee Cowart. chairman of the county committee against ratification asserts that the con- stitution will be defeated in Jefferson County and says that many people are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-27
SPARKS IS ARRAIGNED.
His Trial Set for Next Wednesday
 Ules Richardson Convicted.

Opelka. Oct. 26.-(Special-)-Pro c. H, Sparks was brought to Opelika yesterday from the jail in Montgomery. arraigned in court and his case set for trial Wednesday. He was accompanied to Opelika by his attorney. A special venire of 100 jurors has been sum moned. Much interest is manifested in the case and there will be large crowd in at tendance.
 Circuit Court consumed all day yesterday in the trial of the case of the State vs. tles Richardson. charged with killing another negro nemed St. George, in Beat 7 The de- fendant was indicted for murder in the first degree The jury last night about ! o'clock returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced the defendant to five years
 Circuit Court adjourned today after a very busy week of criminal business until Monday when the case of the State J. P. Cowhey indicted for the murder of Brady Jones, vii be taken up. All the parties are white anc much interest is manifested in this case.
 Hon. George P. Harrison returned from Al eXander City yesterday where he spoke 1T favor of the ratification of the new Consti tuition. He reports the sentiment in Tala poosa rapidly changing in favor of ratifica tion. General Harrison will speak in Opelikl for ratification Monday.
 Captain T. D. Sanford spoke in favor of tn, ratification of the new Constitution to a Iarg, and enthusiastic audience at Notasulga, ir Macon County, last night
 Mir. W, F. Chester and Miss Susie Read ivy, prominent young society people, will be mar ried Nov. goth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-27
DIED FROM HIS WOUNDS
REV. OTTO P. LENN PASSES
 AWAY IN PULLMAN.
The Wound Was Inflicted by His Own Hand and Some Say That It Was an Acci-
 dent.

Rirm;npham Oct. 6.-(Special.)-Re Otto P. Lenk, aged 25, pastor or St. Johns German Lutheran Church, Gull man, died this afternoon from a bullet wound just over his heart inflicted oy pistol in his own hands. The wound was inflicted last night while lying on a lounge in Engelhart's restaurant m Cullman, and there are some who say II was an accident. Though quite young' Rev. MT. Lenk was brilliant munster. His congregation is large and was de- voted to him. Two months ago Miss Mln- nie Hartung daughter of Dr. Hartung' a prominent citizen of the place, dieo. Rev. MT. Lenk was engaged to her. The death gave him such grief that his health failed He went to Patterson, N. J., where his mother and one brother live, to re- cuperate and returned a few weeks ago. He still grieved over the death of Miss Hartung. Last night he was in good spirits and played checkers with some friends A little later, he left them and a pistol shot was heard and he was found with a bullet in his breast. He lived until this afternoon. He carried $sOOO life insurance. His relatives have been notified.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-27
RATIFICATION CLUB.
Huntsville Citizens Will Organize
 for fha Erav

Huntsville, Oct. 26.-(Special. .)-The citizens who favor the ratification of the new constitution will hold a meeting in Ratification Club. A great deal of en- thusiasm is beingrshown in the fight for the constitution in this county and with in the past week it Is apparent that great gains have been made. The country peo- pie are beginning to understand the in strument and having the assurance that no white man will be disfranchised and that the negro will be, they favor it on those principles and care nothing for the other provisions.
 David Bullard, aged 25, a prominent young planter of the Hazle Green pre- cinct died yesterday afternoon of typhoid fever. He leaves young wife.
 Cards have been issued announcing the marriage of Miss Edna E. Evans, daughter of Captain and Mrs. A. F. Evans and MT. Oscar Dreger. The mar riage will occur at the home of the brides parents on the afternoon of Octo- Der 30th.
 MT. Joe Driscoe of Texas and Miss Cary Ditto were married yesterday at the home of the brides parents at Getup. The ceremony was performed in the presence of few friends by Rev. c. E. Boyd.
 Egbert Jones Camp, T.. c. " held it's regular monthly meeting last night and Captain Daniel Coleman, C. l.. Nolen and W. R. Ohunn were elected as delegates to attend the annual convention of Con- federate Veterans in Montgomery next month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-27

coming to him telling him that they do not care to have their names printed. but they will vote against the ratifica- ton of the new constitution. Chairman Henry B. Gray. of the County Demo- cratic Campaign Committee for ratifica- tion, is more than confident that the majority in Jefferson County will be in favor of ratification. Jefferson County has a strong array of stump speakers and there is hardly a day or night with out speaking in two or three places. Colo mel J. ]. Altman is the latest to offer his services on the stump in Jefferson County and he has been assigned for next Saturday night at Mary Lee. Mayor W. M. Drennen of Birmingham, was at Adamsville tonight in favor of ratifica- tion. He will deliver several addresses in the campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-27
Gibson Back from Buffalo.

J. B. Gibson, Secretary of the Birming- ham Commercial Club, has returned from Buffalo, where he went to look at the Alabama exhibit While 1t was not very extensive, he states that it did fairly well and comments on the fact that the ex- hibit gained five medals, three of them gold, against other States which spent five and ten times as much money in making exhibit MT. Gibson states that the newspapers throughout the North gave Alabama considerable mention through it's exhibit, and MT. R. w. Cor man of Opelika, who was in charge of the exhibit, made many friends for the State. He being an old newspaper man, had the matter presented through the papers in a proper light and got mention which would not have been otherwise secured. MT. Gibson was disappointed in the mineral display Not all of the products of the mills, foundries and mines which were sent were placed on exhibition and the ar engagement of those things which were ex- hibited was not attractive as it might have been, but nevertheless the exhibit attracted a good deal of attention among those interested in minerals, etc. The agricultural exhibit, however, was dis played in a most attractive manner and was conspicuous to a large degree.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-27
Good Roads Convention.

Mayor W. M. Drennen has appointed the commitete of seven to arrange for the Good Roads Conventionl which will be held here November 17th to 2Srd. The committee hs composed of B. F. Roden. H. B. Gray. M. V. Joseph, Hugh Mo- Geever, Robert Jemison, Jack Tarrant and Culpepper Exufn. This committee will hold a meeting the early part Of next week and put on foot the arrange ments for the convention. The railroads will grant a one-fare rate for the round trip within one hundred miles of Birm- ingham for the occasion and during the entire week the good roads special train of the Southern Railway will be here ana the crew will make active demonstrations in good roads building. Mayor ". M. Drennen is chairman ex-ofncio or the committee and invitations will he sent to the various county officials adjoining Jefferson and in the Northern part or Alabama inviting their attendance Mayor Drennen Is much interested In good roads and believes that the convention can at- tract many hundred people.
 MT. Clark Investigating.
 F. l.. Clark of Pittsburg, president of the Alabama Tube and Iron Company. ar- rived here today and went down to Helena, fifteen miles south of here on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, to in- vestisate the progress being made at the plant being constructed there by his com pany. The old Helena rolling mills have been entirely rehabilitated and the tube works are almost completed. The com ing of MT. Clark means that the plant will shortly be ready for operation. The company will give employment to quite a number of men and will be the first tube works in the South. A successful operation is assured, indications being that the concern will get business from all sides in the South and elsewhere.