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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. George Bennett, of Mineral
Point, spent Sunday with his cousin,
Mrs. Nicholas Stephens, of Linden.
Messrs. Fred Biddick and George
Bennett called on friends in Dodge
vile Monday.
Miss Katie f. Thomas, of Ridge
way, is visiting in this city, the guest
of her friend, Miss Agnes Fitzsimons.
After a few weeks visit with rela-
tiyes and friends in Waukesha and
Milwaukee, Mr.. Henry Golher has re-
turned to Mineral Point.
Miss Viola Proctor and brother
Robert have gone to Iowa for visit
with their grandparents.
Henry Dresen is slowly recovering
from the grip.
Calvin Stephens, of Storm Lake,
Iowa, has been visiting in this city
and vicinity. He is a cousin of Bail
ey Stephens. His home was formerly
in Waldwick
George Strong returned last Friday
to Minneapolis, Mimi, after a two
weeks visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Strong, and many
friends in this city.-Dodgeville
Chronicle.
Mrs. Jas Hutchison entertained a
number of her friends on Tuesday af-
teroon, Jan. 8. The new game of
numerals helped fill up the time.
We are glad to report the fact that
most of the victims of the grip in this
city are on the way to health. If the
percentage of sickness here were as
high as reported in New York and
Chicago, it would have been alarm
ing. There would have been nearly
400 cases.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Meiss, of the
town of Ridgeway, have been called
upon to mourn the death Of their son,
Henry, after four years.
Mrs. w. S. Ross, on Friday, Jan.
4, gave birthday party in honor Of
her son, ROLAND, and afterwards en-
tertained her Sunday School class Of
boys There we're just twelve of
them. The boys had a good time.
Alderman S. F. Guttenstein has re-
turned from ten days visit with
relatives at Wausau. He says that
the numbering interests at Wausau
are still very extensive, and that
wherever the timber is cleared of, the
land proves to be we'll adapted to
farming aud stock raising. While
there he purchased couple of fine
horses, as appears from the following
item clipped from Wausau paper:
Homer Ross yesterday sold TO 5. +,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
a
Little
Sunshine
To Cheer up these
Gloomy Days.

10 Oheer up THESE
Gloomy Days.
Dunklev's, Fruits in Glass,
Regular price 4Oc cut to 25c
Dunkley's Celery Salad, in
glass, regular price 25c cut
to 2OC.
Dunkley's Celery Pickles, in
glass, regular price 3Oc cut
to 2OC.
Stuffed Olives, regular price
1OC now SC.
Terrapin Sliced Pineapple,
regular price 2Oc cut to 15c.
Jell-o, regular price 1Oc cut
to Sc.
Columbia Baked Beans in to-
matO sauce, regular price
15C cut to 1OC.
Victory Brand Canned Pears,
regular price 15c cut to 1Oc.
Michigan Table Peach, reg
ular price 2Oc cut to 15c.
Neverub, a cleanser, regular
price 25c cut to 15c.
Armour's Washing Powder,
regular price Sc cut to &c.
BIB can Brook Trout, regular
price 25c cut to 20c,
Dry Salt Smoked Bacon, reg
ular price 13c cut to 1Oc.
These goods are all of the
very best quality and the
price holds good only while
present supply lasts. If you
are looking for something bet
ter than Oklahoma land invest
here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point
Wis. as second class matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
BREW Err Il
PENHALLEGON

206-8 High street, Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
Special Announcement.

John Kim, Jr., having purchased
from his father his furniture and un-
dertaking stock, desires to announce
that he will continue the business at
the present stand. He will give
prompt attention to business, carry a
large stock of furniture, and hopes to
satisfactorily meet the wants of the
public.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
Band Dance.

The Mineral Point Band will give
another of their popular dancing par
ties, at the Opera Hall, on Monday
evening, Jan. Is. Music by the Band
and Alderson's Orchestra. Tickets to
dauce, 75c. per couple. A cordial in
yitatlon extended 10 all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
Choice Beef
j. E. HENDRA.

All the year round at Healey d An
derson's. We aim TO give our GUS
toners the best, and an Increasing
trade shows that our sfforts are APP
prcciated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
Rathhone Sisters.

a special meeting at the X. I, Cas-
tie Hall next Wednesday evening, at
o'clock. All members arc requested
to attend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
Thc Genuine Singcr

Sewing Machine-A full line, n. +.
Bishop, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
Spooner's
. Beats All " Bread beats all ~
Tay PAYERS OF the City

Of Mineral Point are hereby notified
that after Jan. 81 the fees for collect
ing taxes will be three per cent in
stead OF one per cent, az at present.
Respectfully,
Fred T.. Kitto, Treas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17
If Banner Salye

doesn't cure your piles, your money
will be returned. II Is the most heal
ing medicine. Vivian's Pharmacy.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
GENERAL DELeADo NAMED.
Former Prominent lnsureent for Gov.
ernor of Panay.

Former Prominent Insureent for Gov.
ernor of Panay.
IloilO, Island of Panay, April H.
General Martin Delgado, the chief in
surgent commander in the island of
Panay until his surrender in January,
has been appointed governor of the
province of Iloilo, created by the
United States Philippine commission
Thursday. Judge Taft's announce
ment of the appointment was greeted
with shouts Of enthusiasm from the
delegates and spectators. General
Delgado was recommended BY General
Hughes, his subordinate officers and
the natives as honest, capable and
popular. Lieutenant Thompson Of the
Thirty eighth regiment was appointed
treasurer. The other officials are ma
tives. The province contains nearly
half the population of the island of
Panay, estimated at 100000 persons.
A feature of the session Of the com
was the opposition to the land
taxation provisions, but a fuller ex-
PLANTATION of the American system
suficed.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
when Irvtng Forgot Himself.


Ben Webster, an English actor. told
a good story Of how. he held his own
when Sir Henry Irving happened to be
ahsentminded. In the Lyons Mail''
there. ig touching scene between Lee
surques tplayed by Irvingl and his
daughter Julie, of which Didier (Mr.
Ben Webster) is a perfectly silent wit
ness. e
One night Sir Henry, instead Of max
ing his long speech, appealed in trein-
bling tones to Mr. Webster; Speak to
her. Didier: speak to herr Didier was
dumfounded There was an awful
pause Irving. quite unconscious OF
his own mistake. frowned wrathfully
Mt the young actor, but Mr.. Webster.
equal to the occasion, gave way to a
burst Of tears and exclaimed. Il can
not; You know cannot speak" and
turned his back on the audience.
Then Sir Henry picked up his lines
with d start, and il was observed that
Didier's shoulders shook with emotion!
Louisville Courier-JournaI.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
people the Germans have the largest

/ people the Germans have the largest
proportion of shortsighted persons.
| The crystalline lens of the eye is the
one portion of the human body which
continues to increase with the attain
ment of maturity.
The smallest interval Of sound can
be better distinguished with one ear
| than with both. The nails of two
fingers never grow with the same ra-
pidity that Of the middle finger grow
ing the fastest, while that of the thumb
grows the slowest.
In "a cases out of 100 the left leg
is shorter than the right. The bones
of an average human male skeleton
weigh 20 pounds, those of a woman are
six pounds lighter.
That unruly member, the tongue of
a woman, is also smaller than that of
a man, given man and woman of
equal size and weight. 1t may be APP
palling to reflect, but it is nevertheless
true, that the muscles of the human
jaw exert force Of over 500 pounds.
The symmetry which is the sole in
tenigible ground for our idea of beauty,
the proportion between the upper and
lower half of the human body. exists
In nearly all males, but is never found
in the female. American limbs are
more symmetrical than those of any
other people. The rocking chair, ac-
cording to an English scientist, is re-
sponsible for the exercise which in-
creases the beauty Of the lower limbs.
The push which the toes give to keep
the chair in motion, repeated and re-
peated. makes the instep high, the calf
round and full, and it makes the ankle
delicate and slender. Exchange.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
COUNTERFEIT ART.
Americans AFSs Easily Swindled ON
Pictures by sold Masters"

A1aericans AK. Easily Swindled ON
Pictures BY sold Masters.''
There will doubtless never come a
time in the history of the art world
when the discovery Of .old masters
win cease, certainly not as long as
American picture buyers possess the
almighty dollar and are willing to be
swindled.
Nearly every week in New York for
the last year there have been auction
sales Of ssrare old masters. Some Of
them are rare, indeed; one that was
shown at the Macbeth gallery and also
In Detroit some time ago supposed to
bet a study of an old man by Rubens,
the left hand OF, which was nearly
twice the size of its mate, and the term
''raren did certainly apply very aptly
tolthe flesh tints.
{ Do people ever stop to think how.
many Of these "old masters there are
in existence? Any one may have an
told master" these days who has the
price to pay the dealer to find one or
go abroad and get one made There
are many artists in Paris and else
where who make a good living, Or
what they consider a good living, copy
ing "old masters" in the various gal
leries to sell 70 dealers for little or.
nothing, and they In turn bring them
to America and clear hundreds by sell
ing them to some moneyed art lover
who in some cases Is doubtless in the
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
A Boosting Epitapln.

The following epitaph is to be found
in Dalkeith churchyard. over the grave
Of Margaret Scott:
Stop, passenger, until my life you read.
The living may get knowledge by the dead.
Five times Eve years lived maiden's life;
Ten times Eve years lived widow chaste.
Now, weary Of this mortal life, rest
Between my cradle and my grave have been
Eight mighty kings Of Scotland and queen
-Four times Ave years the commonwealth saw:
Ten times the subjects rose against the law.
Twice did see old prelacy pulled down,
And twice the cloak was humbled by the GOWN
An end of Stewards race saw; nay, more
Ny native country sold for English ore.
Such desolations in my life have been;
have an end Of all perfection seen.
This lady was born in 1913 and lived
to the age of 125 and, therefore, must
have lived through the following list
of rulers: James |. Charles l. the COM
monwealth Of Oliver Cromwell as pro-
tector. Charles II, James II, William
III and Mary. Anne, George and
George II. London Chronicle.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
DOGS ON THE STAGE.
Leaping For the Villains Neck@A
Very Sensitive Animal.

Leapimg For the V11la1M'0 N@CksA
Very Sensitive Animal.
Four legged animals in drama are Of
course very common sight today. Al
though they are often of far more i'm
portance than the mere super, they
have an affinity to that class, for theirs
is no speaking part, unless one counts
the bark of a dog as such.
A little time ago the writer met an
actor who, was taking the part Of vii
lain in a play wherein a big mastiff
seizes him at the back of the neck just
as he (the villain) was about to, murder
the heroine. "Nasty part, that of yours.
How do you manage to escape nightly
being bitten by that big brute of a
dogY SHOT a nice part, 1t is true" he
answered, 'but the dog is well trained.
He is kept without food for a few
hours before the show. A piece Of cook
ed liver is tied to my neck. He is held
in the wings till the cue comes, then
he rushes on to me for his supper, and
the curtain goes down on very effect
I've tableau. / don't object to the dog.
- sLuG IlNCIs
The mention Of stage dogs brings to
mind an amusing incident that occur
red in well known theatrical agents
Office last summer. In came a rough
looking little man wearing check suit
that once used to speak out for itself,
but was now silenced by the heavy
hand Of time. The man was followed
by dog Of attractive appearance. The
visitor said he did tramp act" as
sisted by the animal. Then they gave
an exhibition Of themselves and were
certainly above the average. What are
your terms? 2" the agent queried. ''Ten
pounds a week. FIJI give you two"
The imitation tramp but he was not
far from the real thing looked with q
sad, reproachful eye at the agent and
silently backed out Of the Office, the
dog meekly following. However. within
a, few seconds the man returned, quick
~ closing the door to exclude his part
ner, who clamored to get in. "I'll take
it." he said in a hurried whisper.
where's the contract? I'm real broke,
SO lisa clear case Of push; but, for
heavens sake, don't mention the price
where the dog can hear you. - Cham
bers Journal.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
JUNTA WORRIED.
HEARS THAT AGuIFiALpo Is TO
BE TORTURED UNLESS he
sWEARs ALLEGIANCE.
SECRET MEETING IN LONDON

Thirty-five Representative FiIipinos
Gather There and Discuss the situa-
tion-May Formulate Circular Of
Protest to the European Courts
Against the Alleged Ill-Treatment Of
Their Leader.
London, April 12.-Atsa secret meet
ing of the Filipino junta, held here
during the day, 35 representative Fill
pinos from Madrid, Barcelona, Paris
and Brussels being present, there was
read telegram from the Singapore
junta which said that General Mac
Arthur was preparing to torture Ag-
uinaldo unless Aguinaldo took the oath
of allegiance to the United States and
signed the peace proclamation.
The Singapore junta urged those
present at this London meeting to
formulate circular of protest direct
ed to the European courts. It de-
scribed i detail the engines Of tor
ture that were being erected by the
Americans at the Malacanan palace
at Manila.
The meeting protested intense onx.
iety over this telegram from Singa-
pore, in spite Of the publication here,
April 2, of dispatch to the effect |
that Aguinaldo had already sworn
to the United States.
The meeting adjourned pending the |
receipt of a report that the. tortures
had actually been inflicted upon Ag-
when, it is said, their protest
% the European courts would be fled
f the Singapore junta so advised.
The Filipino leaders here ridicule
he idea that the arrest of Aguinaldo
will put a stop to the instruction in
he PhiliDDines.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
possession of more
Nment in art matters.

pOoSeSSiOu VI LlOte L1NhSJ $3.50;
Nment in art matters.
One well known New York art col
lector some time ago paid a large sum
for certain painting that I'll atp:.
prisfng dealer had discovered" and
who represented it to him as very rare
and the only one in existence. The
same gentleman while on a recent tour
through Spain was shown the original
painting upon the walls of a certain
monastery. The sequel of the story
does not say what he did with the
dealer. If there be a hereafter for these
discoveries of 1sold masters. their con-
sciences, which seem very elast.c, Will
have to do a deal of rubbering to get
back to the required shape to tit them
for their celestial abiding places or to
meet the frowns Of the shades of de-
parted masters themselves Detroit
News Tribune.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
MOST Pc CPL E LoPslDED.

Differences Between the Legs. Eyes
and Ears of Men and Women.
The two sides Of a persons face are
never alike. The eyes are out of line
in two cases out of Eve, and one eye IS
stronger than the other in seven per
sons out Of ten. The right ear is also.
as d rule. higher than the left.
Only one person in Is has perfect
eyes. the largest percentage Of defects
prevailing among fair haired people
Short sight is more common In town
than among country folk, and Of all
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
RESULT OF A STRIKE.
Serious Trouble Continues on the Al
izona-Mexican Border.


izona-Mexican Border.
Phoenix, A. t. April 12.--Serious
trouble continues along the line of the
Nacosari railway, where the graders
have struck. On the Arizona end of
the line several hundred Yaqui In
dams have been put to work in place
of the strikers and are guarded by
strong force of deputies.
At Fronteras an American gambler
was killed in a fight with strikers,
two Mexicans were mortally wounded
and several others seriously hurt in
the melee.
Four troops of Mexican soldiers
have been sent to Fronteras and the
contractors have asked for further pro-
lection.
Tt is stated that an attempt by Amer
leans to organize the graders was the
cause Of the strike and subsequent
rioting.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13

Gus thing woman was ever called on
to do"-when she summoned the young
Prince Albert of Saxe-C oburg- Gotha to
a private interview and proposed" to
him. She had first met him when as a
boy of II he came with his father to
England, and when, three years later,
he made no secret" Of his love for his
fair cousin ''no one was surprised and
every one was delighted. !" London Tit
Rffs.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
CONTINUE TO SURRENDER.

Macarthur Reports capituIation of
Many FiIipinos.
Washington, April 12.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from General Macarthur:
Colonel Arce surrendered Castillo
jos, 335 soldiers, IL officers and arms.
This and surrender Colonel Alva at
Orangapo, April 8, with 10 officers,
394 men, 80 rifles, frees Bataan. Fam
bales province
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
CHILD LOVE.
Two little arms were clinging,

Two little arms were clinging,
And a little head was pressed
CThe rosy face all hidden) Sc
Closely against my breast. ss@s.
''What is it, dear?" questioned,
. Caressing the golden head. INN
Whispering sweetly and shyly,
81 love youl' the darling said.
What had given to win it .is5k 4
This offering pure and sweet2 AesNI
A story told in the twilight,
A merry word,when we meetY
Oh, child love, 50 gladly offered,
So easily won, pray
Through life may find tAis treasure
Mine, as it is todayi
There are trials TO meet and vanquish
And sorrows crowned with the years,
And lips curve less to smiling, i
And eyes fill oft with tears,
But the heavy heart grows lighter,
Half Of its grief beguiled,
When love, with heaven born impulse,
Speaks from the lips Of q child!
Home Notes.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
Work at a Standstill.

indianapolis, April 12. Work in the
block coal districts Of Indiana. where
over $1,000 miners are employed, is at
a complete standstill, owing to the
disagreement over the powder Ques-
ticn. Another joint meeting will be
held at Brazil on Monday, when it is
hoped the matter will be amicably
settled.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
70 LEeisLATE INTELLIeENTLY.

Reason Why Many congressmen Are
Visiting the Philippines.
San Francisco, April 2.-Congress-
man Hull, chairman Of. the house com
mite on military affairs, is here on
his way to the Philippines. He. said
regarding his trip:
Il look upon the islands as part of
the United States and asesuch we have
got to legislate for them. To do so
properly we should be personally ac-
quainted with them. Others beside
myself have taken the same view
and during the coming season fully so
members Of the senate and house will
visit the Philippines
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13

Real estate titles examined. Correct abb
stracts of title prepared. Farm loans,
bearing interest at seven per cent per
annum, negotiated without additional
charge. Real estate bought and sold.
Instrumentation fire, life. accident,
burglary, or plate glass-writen at low
est rates in the best Companies. Fideli-
ty, official and judicial bonds issued.
We also purchase for investment Insur-
ance Policies that have a surrender
cash value.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
victosla,s .Proposal.

twas att indSor castle that Queen
Victoria. then only a girl OF 20 did
what she described as 'the most merry
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
Methods Of Curing Junxle Fever.

4 got over my attack, but it was q
marvel that did. One morning my
doctor bled me till there was scarcely
q drop Of blood left in my body. He
then gave me 40 grains Of calomel, and
in the evening, as the fever was still
raging. he ordered me to be taken out
to the yard of my quarters, laid on q
bare rattan couch and buckets Of cold
water thrown over me for. about 20
minutes! | was then put back to bed
and fortunately fell asleep for several
hours. After some weeks on the sick
list, was able to return to my post at
Kornegalle. Fifty Years In Ceylon. 2
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
DisnpDOinted the Farn1er.

That city man that was visiting me
is an overrated cuss,' remarked the
farmer.
How SOP
oh the papers all. said he was d
great hand at watering stock, but
found he couldn't work the pump I'VE
minutes without tanning his arrn.''
Chicago Post.
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13

OUNDThe place where
patent HOUR SO pounds Silver
Dushe Of No wheat An exchange this
IT rs THE MORRIS MILLS THAT DOES IT,
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13
NJ A @ Fl I n e r =.
Old HICKORY WAGONS

WAGONS.
Made from
The Victory
mill separating
oats
FAIRBANKS STANDARD SCALES
Weigh absolutely Ind arere in
A full line Of buggies prices.
DOUBLE DISC put grain into
ground perfectly satisfactory possible
HARRoWs prices defy competition
WOOD AND prices that from everywhere
within
HIGHEST Of grain at nv eey
tors in andS tarbuck
s. STEWART.
Morris, Minn PROPRIETOR
Morris tribune., 1901-04-13

Made from the best material and the best finished
market
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1901-09-05

Like all the rest of us, King Edward
has his peculiarities. One Of the most
marked Of these Is that he Is particular
to the verge Of severity on the subject
of decorations that should be worn.
How they should be worn, when they
should be worn, are matters to which
he has always given the closest atten-
ton. But perhaps the most severe re-
proof which the king ever gave sub
ject In the matter Of decorations was
that administered to very pretty
young girl in a ballroom. The prince
had invited her to dance, and she, much
gratified. had taken turn or two, when
the prince noticed upon her breast the
small star Of a well-known English or
der.
MAY l ask you where you got that
: from?" he said, indicating the little
Jewel.
The GIRL blushing great deal, an
swered that her fiance "a young officer
of great distinction) had loaned 1t to
her to wear.
"Indeedv said II. n. II. coIdly.
"Please unpin 1t and return 1t to Lieut.
Col. Sir -, and inform him that such
jewels are not intended for the adorn-
ment of beauty, however great"
And he led his partner to her chaper-
One.-London M. A. p.