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The Appeal., 1901-12-07

I s
will strike the same hour Let us sup
pose that artificial magnets were i'm
proved to the point that their virtue
could communicate itself from here to
Paris;' you have one Of these, time
pieces, we another of them; instead of
hours we find the letters of the alpha
bet on the dial. Every day at cer-
tain hour we turn the hand, and M.
Wizard (Mme. du Deffand's secretary
puts together the letters and reads.
X This idea pleases me i'm
mensely. 1T would soon be corrupted
by applying it to spying in armies
and in politics, but it would be very
agreeable in commerce and in friend
ship. Notes and Queries.
The Appeal., 1901-12-07

heaps OF scrap iron. Down ne went,
& and an just at the edge rivet caught his
corrduroys and held him there. Les
les. @z
The Appeal., 1901-12-07
Telegraphy and Inventions.

The Able Barthelemy seems to have
had a provision Of the practical use
to be made of electricity in sending
messages. Writing to Nine. du Def
fand in 1772 he observes: ut is said
that with two timepieces, the hands
of which are magnetic, it is enough to
move one Of these hands to make the
other take the same direction, SO that
by causing one to strike II the other
The Appeal., 1901-12-07
THE IRON MANS sToRY.I

"reminiscences BY . Bridge Builder at
Cornwall, Ont. },s5 5
Do you remember the span over the
South Channel at Cornwall, Ontario, in
1898? I can tell you exactly the time.
1t was almost noon on the 9th Of
September, on Tuesday hen the
pier gave way There were sixteen men
The Appeal., 1901-12-07

winter season. Ladies and gentle
men who desire to spend these even
ings pleasantly are cordially invited.
On ether than the evenings men
toned the hall may be rented for
balls and other entertainments. Ap-
ply to Will Crayton, 418 Wabasha
street. Terms very reasonable.
The Appeal., 1901-12-07
MINNEA Pol is.
#DO!NGS IN AND ABOUT Ttil
GREAT FLOUR CITY,
Matters Social, Religious and General
Which Have Happen ed and are to Happen
Among the People Of the City on the
Falls.

Frank Lockenhour is On the sick
list.
Room for rent; exceIlent1y furnished
Apply at 707 3. 18th ST.
The ladies of Wayman Home Circle
will hold fair at st. Peter church
during Christmas week.
Pride Of Minnesota, K. Of P. No.
5, meets first, and third Thursday az
1O4 Hennepin avenue south. 5 s. I
The Christian EndeAvor meets every
Sunday $3.50 p. m. at.,Bethesda Bap-
tist church. You are most cordially
invited, T5s' s5
Mrs Anderson Scott and Mrs. E. j.
Butler entertained few friends at
their home. 21O5 Fifth avenue south,
on Thanksgiving day. .31
Miss M. Jackson, mil11ner and mo-
diste, ladies' tailoring. French clean
ling and curling feathers a speciality
No. 1409 South Fifth street. !.
Rev. Reeves, pastor of ST.. Peters
church is now calling on the members
and friends Of his church. You may
look for the reverend any afternoon
Dr. r. S. Brown has moved his ofic,
into the Century Building, No. &,
Fourth street south, rooms 4O5 and 4OE
Office phone, N. W.. 3271-J-1 Main.
Mr.. B. Lewis, of Indianapolis Ind.
was in the city last week for a few
days, the guest of his sister, Mrs
Albert Moss. He was enroute tc
Mexico. &ts1a.~. .55~.,'
The Appeal is mailed to most ol
the homes Of the people of the Twin
Cities, and if you wish matters to reach
these homes you must publish them IN
the Appeal. = +:
The Wayman Home Circle meets
| every Tuesday evening at st. Peters
church. You are invited to come out
and join the Circle and help the good
cause along. N 0
/ st. James church, Minneapolis (Rev
D. p. Butler, pastor), has moved from
405 Sixth avenue south to Eighth ave.
nue., near Washington avenue south
! Services as usual.
st. James church, Minneapolis (Rev
D. 3. Butler, pastor), has moved from
The Appeal., 1901-12-07

Gertrude Coghlan in vanity Fair"
will be the attraction at the Metro
politan Opera House beginning Sun
day night and continuing for the first
half OF the week. For the last half OF
the week "The Casino Girl with the
The Appeal., 1901-12-07

Elk Express, e. D. Charleston, prop,
packing and shipping; hauling of all
kinds; coal and wood il large cr
small quantities. When you wish
anything in his line give him a call.
Telephone, Main 1920 1. Office G3
East Sixth street. -. ---- go. ,s -,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

Two members of the board of in
quiry Admirals Benham and Ramsey
cen8ure the grand old hero Of Santi-
ago, Winfield Scott Schley, but Ad-
miral Dewey completely exonerates
him from all charges of misconduct
prior to the battle of Santiago, and
says that as senior officer he was in
absolute command of the United
States squadron when the enemy at
tempted to escape and sis entitled to
the credit due such commanding Off
Ger for the glorious victory which re-
suited in the total obstruction of the
Spanish ships" The hero of Manila
takes a manly and right view of the
case, and for the praise which he be-
slows on Admiral Schley he will be
doubly endeared to the hearts of the
American people. General Miles,
commander of the army, says: 81 am
willing to take the judgment of Ad-
miral Dewey in the matter, and [ be-
lieye his conclusions will be endorsed
by the patriotic people of the United
States -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

The Saturday Evening Post of
Philadelphia, announces two new de-
partments which will challenge the
interest of young men and women
throughout the country. "a Home
College Course" as one of them is
called, has been designed to meet the
wants of ambitious young people who
have not had the advantage of a
university training. This course will
be conducted by a special faculty,
composed of professors in the leading
colleges. The studies have been most
carefully chosen. Each will be treat
ed in an interesting way, and helpful
hints for outside reading freely given.
ITO the Young Man Beginning
Business " is the second of these new
departments. In it the most success
full men in a dozen occupations will
write about what helped them to the
front in their own business, and give
a list of books and magazines bear
ing upon it. Their purpose will be to
tell the beginner how he can make
himself more valuable to his en-
ployers.
These new departments will begin
early in January, and will be made a
permanent feature of The Saturday
Evening Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
A Fine Farm for Sale.

I offer for sale for a short time
only, my farm OF 12O acres, 100 acres
of which has been plowed, at present
all in pasture and hay except about
40 acres.
Farm is thoroughly fenced and has
a large, two-story house of II rooms,
besides pantry and closets; two cell
lars, some small fruit; barn-room for
forty cattle aud five horses, fifty tons
of hay, grain, we'll and windmill, els
tern at house, forty barrel tank at
barn, and water in barn for cattle:
living springs in pasture; Il miles to
cheese factory, p miles to creamery,
and y miles from the court house.
Inquire on premises. Fred w. DAVE
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Fourth in the Course.

Although it was zero weather, Miss
Bentley, in the Library course of lee
lures, drew a crowded house, on Mon
day evening, at the city hall. Many
not relishing the idea of "only stand
ing ROOM" left, or refused to enter,
Miss Benfey's selections were from
Victor Hugo, George Eliot, and Miss
Mary Wilkins; together with the
Story of Pat8ey, by Kate Douglas
Virgins, for the younger ones.
The selections so widely different in
style, character and rendition showed
the scope and wide range of her
powers.
The entertainment gave great salts
faction, and Miss Bentley proved her
self to be among the best.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Aiding the Trusts.

Howl, you howlers! Curse the
trusts, and the minute yo get $40
ahead send in an order to some big
department store and help to support
the biggest trust in the country.
What if you do get the goods little
cheaper? That is just what the trusts
claim they do. They crush out COM
potion with their low prices, and if
you take the benefit you simply sus-
tain them in their contention. Every
dollar you send to a mail order
house is that much contributed to-
wards building up a trust. If you
desire this, send them your cash and
get credit from your home merchant.
Let your actions speak for you and
practice what you preach.-Ex.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Eliza Ann Ellsworth.

Eliza Ann Green was born in Yates
county New York, June IA, 1925, and
died at her home near Livingston Dec.
Z, 1901, age 70 years, five months and
twenty-three days.
She was married to John Ellsworth
at CaDandaigua, New York, on Oct.
20, 1912.
She was a devoted christian for
over so years, and a member of the
NJ. E. church for over 90 years. Her
whole life was devoted to comforting
others, thinking little of her own COM
fort. While her husband and child
rem have been more benefited by her
life then others, it was impossible for
any person to know her and not be
benefited by her acquaintance.
For nearly Al years, before the
death of her husband, on the I'd day
of this month, there had not been a
death in her own family, and when the
messenger of death visited the family
of any Of her children and claimed a
loved one for its own. it has always
been mothers words of consolation
and faith that have been the great
comforter to the wounded hearts.
The sentiments of all were expressed
by one beside the death bed just as
mother ceased to breath, in these
words: 81 have always looked for
ward to this as the the hardest trial of
life; but it is not. Mother is sure of
heaven: if she were not, no other need
hope" Her last words on earth were
words of prayer.
The funeral was held Tuesday at
one O'Clock p. M, Rev. Frank Bell of
Montfort, officiating. IntermeDt in
the Rock church cemetery, by the side
of her late deceased husband, who
went to his long rest but few days
before. M ontfOrt Mail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Horses from this Blue Grass
Region.

The following item, which may be
of interest to some of our readers,
appeared in the Christmas number of
The Chicago Horse Review, last week:
/" Mrs. Lora M. Cation informs US
that Modesty died in Russia of blood
poisoning, after foaling filly, which
is alive and doing finely. 1t was
quite a loss to Frank Cation. Frank
will be remembered as the young
driver from Cleveland, who went
to Russia to drive for the Cars
tables"
And Modesty will also be remember
ed in this locality as the game little
trotter sired by Count Folsio, and
owned by our townsman j. j. Penhal-
Logon.
The same paper also contained
another item which may be of interest
to some of our readers:
"Word has just been received that
the handsome big gray trotter Klon-
dixie, 2:14t, who was much admired
for his size and beauty as we'll as
nice way of going, by followers of
the Great Western Circuit has been
sold by r. F. Livingston, of Rewey
| Wis, to the well-known trainer J. o.
Gerrity. The latter was acting for
Mr.. Thomas II. Gill, the we'll known
Milwaukee attorney and roadite, who
is a member of the Board OF Direc-
tors and Board of Appeals of Amer
lean Trotting Association. Klondike
besides being a striking individual,
looked at various times last summer
as if he was the making of a sure
enough 2:10 trotter. 1t is probable if
the horse shows we'll for Gerrity, that
he may race him on the Grand Circuit
next year"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
A WOman's Awful Peril.

"There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an oper-
ation,n were the startling words
heard by Mrs. l. B. Hunt, of Lime
Ridge, Wis, from her doctor after he
had vainly tried to cure her of a
frightful case of stomach trouble and
yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed aud she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use Elec-
trio Bitters, which wholly cured her.
It's wonderful Stomach, Liver and
Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia,
Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only 80
cents. Guaranteed. For sale by w.
II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

The Hay-Pauncefote treaty was rati-
fed by the senate on Monday, by a
vote Of Y to 6. BY the adoption Of
this treaty, to quote the words of
President Roosevelt, "the old Clayton
Bulwer treaty, 50 long recognized as
Inadequate to supply the base for the
construction and maintenance of an
American canal, is abrogated."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
4 CloSk

makes a very nice and acceptable
Christmas gift, and we offer the great
est inducements to holiday shoppers
in this line. We carry a most com
plete and elegant line of clocks, which
in both ornamental and time-keeping
qualities cannot be excelled anywhere.
We can sell you an elegant time-piece,
handsome and reliable, at a price
that will please and surprise you.
Come in and see how we'll we can do
by you. Mauger's Jewelry Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1901.

1t is announced from Washington
that Postmaster General Smith will
retire from the cabinet on Jan. 10,
and that he will be succeeded by Hon.
Henry G. Payne of Wisconsin. The
announcement is authoritative, as the
President sgys that Mr.. Payne has
been offered the position and has ac-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

Send five cents to Hazard Stevens,
Secretary Free Trade League, Bos-
ton, Mass, and get the Free Trade
Almanac for 1902. 1t contains a great
deal of Information in regard to the
chief issue in American politics.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

Prof. Meyers, the State University
High School Inspector, visited the
High school Friday. Although the
day was not a pleasant one, Prof.
Meyers showed how much sunshine
one can bring through the influence of
cheerful word or manner. Just be-
fore the intermission he made few
helpful remarks. After paying a
tribute to Mineral Point, he spoke in
part as follows; "See things as they
are, see them in large way. Do
not pick out the little trifing parts,
as the man who, when approaching a
mighty oak, noticed tiny knot in the
bark and then condemned the whole
tree, but see things in large way:
grasp the whole situation at once.
Do not wait till some future time. but
roll up your sleeves; map out your
course; lay the track now; apply the
steam; throw open the throttle and let
your minds and your bodies, as the
locomotive, push on with the utmost
vim and vigOr toward your ideal"
We are glad to say that Miss Adele
Whalen, who has been quite i'll, has
recovered sufficiently to return to
school.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Stone and Sand.

George Thrasher is prepared to fur
nish to builders stone and sand in
any desired quantities. He has good
quarries, conveniently located. He is
also prepared to furnish black earth
or lawns. 45tf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

Susan.-The pimples, sores and
blackheads are danger signals. Take
Rocky Mountain Tea, you'll give
farewell reception to your troubles.
35c, Eastman & Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

Off you would have an appetite like
bear and relish for your meals
take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets. They correct disorders of
the stomach and regulate the liver
and bowels. Price, % cents. Sam
pies free at Vivian's Pharmacy. I'm
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

Used by the ladies of fashion all
over the world. It's without doubt
the greatest beautifer ever offered the
American women. 35c. Eastman &
MeserOle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
MINERAL POINT SCHOOLS
High School Editorial Club:

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. CLARENCE POTTER
ASST. EDlTOR-IN-CHIEF.. 800. r, BREWER
CRITIC .............. -. ETA NJ. W. JONES
REPORTERS.
senior-Clara Fisher, Clarence Potter.
Junior-Herman Parmley Philip Gorgen,
Ernest Staber. Robert Brewer.
sophmore-Mary Thies, Temperance knight
Wallace Martin, Roy Reese.
treshman-Ethel Grange, Corliss Toay
Francis Coady, Florence Arthur.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
MISS A. Ill. GALE,
Teacher of Piano and Organ.

From National Conservatory of
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Satisfied PeOnIe

are the best advertisers for Foley's
Honey and Tar, and all who use it
agree that it is a splendid remedy for
coughs, colds, or sore lungs. Wv
ian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
SOPHOMORE SOCIAL EVENTS.

The week before Thanksgiving the
Sophomore ElocutiOn class had a
contest in prOnOuncing and marking
words. Wednesday evening, Dec. II,
1901, the losers in this contest enter
tanned the winners from 400 p. IN. to
700 p. m.
First the losers invited the winners
to partake of a "Mysterious Lunch, i"
which consisted of ten items, but each
winner was allowed only three. Our
Principal seemed to be very much in
terested in our lunch, for he ordered
the whole "Bill of Fair" He had
several walters crowded around him,
holding cups, which contained milk,
water, tea and several other things.
Some feared indigestion might fol-
low from the hearty meal of tooth
picks and water, but happily we were
relieved from any such disaster. At
ter the winners had paid thus dearly
for their victory, light refreshments
were served.
Later in the evening we sang and
chatted. just before the "GoOd
Night" song was sung, our president,
in few we'll chosen words, thanked
the losers. "To bear defeat with
grace is greater than victory"
This is the second social event of
the Sophomore class during this
season.
On Halloween the Sophomore lady
spirits convened, and with the aid of
the ghosts OF the Sophomore boys,
fairly 'made night hideOus." We
have memories of uncanny tales, wierd
shadows, supernatural shapes, stined
means, blOod-curdling shrieks, the
unexpected visit of witch, who told
us of the future, and her mysterious
assistant, one "Timothy Tubbs"
So far we have taken the lead in the
social field. The air is at present
alive with rumors of social function
which shall leave the Sophomores in
the shade. Go ahead, you have the
best wishes of the jolliest class in the
school.
Boom a laca,
Boom a laca,
Boom a laca roar,
Here's to the class OF 1901.
By Two of Them.
The Juniors and Seniors have de-
| cided to have their "spread" tonight.
Look out for a good time.
We will have no school notes the
next two weeks on account of vaca-
ton. but we wish you all Merry
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
pOck ct Knives

Razors, Scissors, Child's Knife and
Fork Sets. ThOma q Lenahan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Buy q Watch.

Gold filled, American works, ladies
or gents, $500 to $4,000 at Mauger's
Jewelry Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Everything

for the Christmas season In the line
of Stransky steel ware at J. J. PEN
hallegon's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Stops the Cough and Works
off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure, no pay.
Price % cents. 6y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Don't Fail TO See

our sc and 10c Counters for bargains
in Novelties. ThOma & Lenahan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
A Fine Line

of Mineral Point souvenir spoons al
Mauger's Jewelry Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
Ladies' Neck Chains

Ladies NECK CHAINS
with secret locket is the latest thing in
the jewelry line. A nice line at
Mauger's Jewelry Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19
6 MxArr

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative Bromo=Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures "a cold in one day
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

last. He gave US some encouraging
remarks, mingled with a goodly sup
ply of sound advice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-19

The Juniors and Seniors have de-
cided to have their spread" tonight.
Look out for a good time.
We will have no school notes the
next two weeks on account of vaca-
ton. but we wish you all a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-07
Surprised by Dickens.

IT vividly recall hearing Charles
Dickens read selections from his own
writings in Steinway hall. New York
city, shortly after the close Of our civil
war;" said a we'll known judge. "The
hall was densely packed with an audi
ence Of cultured people, by far the ma
jor part of whom were intense admir-
ers of the man who was to entertain
them that evening. l was a youngster
then, but was glad to part with 50 TO
hear the author of Nicholas Nickleby'
read his own lines. But his appear
ance on the stage, though greeted by
applause, was distinct shock, SO thor
oughly out of keeping was his costume
with the conventional evening attire Of
a gentleman. He was clad in a short
velvet coat that looked exactly like a
smoking jacket. velvet vest to match
and a flaming red necktie. Such 4
garb was in reality an affront and an
impertinence to that fashionably clad
assemblage. But it was overlooked as
an eccentricity Of genius, and much
applause attended the rendition.
Nowadays the newspapers would
roast any man, however fanous. for
daring to come before the public in
such grotesque attire, but l do not re-
call that any of the New York papers
criticised the distinguished visitor for
his sartorial laxity." Washington
Post.
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-07
rhe Ant,,het,cal chlnamnn.


To attempt to get Chinaman to as
sign reason for anything is futile.
One day while riding donkey through
the country west of Peking I noticed
that the women of the country villages.
mostly farmers wives and daughters.
did not bind their feet. l said to the
donkey driver who was running along
beside me. "The country women do not
bind their feet, DO they"
NO"
"Why?"
"They do not bind their feet"
"Why is it that the Chinese women
bind their feetT
"They bind their feet"
"But why do they do iii"
"That is their custom"
'But why is 1t their customf"
"There is no why-no reason what
ever"
Ask child, "Svhy did your brother
not come to school today"
"My brother did not come to school
today"
Or inquire of n man, 'Why is it that
the Chinese build n pagoda 13 stories
high?' and he Will most probably
answer. THAT is the way to build a
pagoda. ."-Isaac Taylor Headland of
University of pel:ing in Washington
Star.
Gilpin observer., 1901-02-07
Esterhazy In Misery.

Major Count Ferdinand Won Walsin
EsterhaZy, who figured so prominently
in the Dreyfus case and who was de-
nounced by Matthew Dreyfus as being
the writer of the famous bordereau
which brought about the two convic-
tions of Captain Alfred Dreyfus on the
charge of treason. has sunk into utter
misery. His divorced wife's suit against
her mother, the Marquise de Betan-
court. for an allowance on the grounds
that she is in profound distress and un-
able TO support or educate her young
daughters has brought forth the fol-
lowing letter, written by the major TO
his wife and dated London, Nov. l: IL
have been unable TO write to my chill
dren recently, not having the money to
buy postage stamp. | am mt the last
extremity of strength. courage and re-
sources. | have not eaten for two
days until this morning in the work
house. have no clothes. am shivering
with cold ana am compelled to warm
myself by entering churches and mu-
seums.'