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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

Mrs Ulysses S. Grant, who resides on
Massachusetts avenue.
1t is stated by an authority that the
weight Of mans brain has nothing to
do with his mental power 1t is
question of climate not of intellect
The colder the climate the greater the
size Of the brain. The largest heads
Of all are those Of the Chugatches,
who live very far north, and next
come the heads of the Lapps.
Because he win not go to France
and marry there, DR.. Leon B. Van de
Cruyssen Of Kansas City is denied an
inheritance equal to about S165,000 in
United States currency. The legacy
is One-ffth of the Van de ,Cruyssen es-
tate hell in trust in France for five
heirs, all Of whom must marry before
any can get his share. The Missouri
an says he does not intend to marry,
and his decision prevents the distribu-
ton of the inheritance.
Daniel ". Working, secretary of
the Colorado beekeepers' association
is enthusiastic over the probable i'm
pOrtatiOn from the east of the long,
tongue honey bee. The majority OF
the honey gathered in Colorado is
taken from the blossoms on the alfai
ia. The bees are unable to secure the
honey found in TIE petals of the red
clover, because their tongues are not
long enough. The longtOngued bee
which is bred in the east, can secure
that honey, which is considered OF {
sweeter and finer quality than that
gathered from the alfalfa.
| Capt. Allan d. Mclean, surgeon al
the United States hospital at Muntin
/ iupa, in the Philippines, writes to {
| friend in Detroit: "At present the
general topic of the day is, NHuat is
| Uncle Sam going to do with the new
| white elephant-the 700 school teach
| ers recently sent here-he so philan
! thrOpiCally or unknowingly saddleC
upon himself Without the commits
sary privileges, their salary of SIS
month doesn't even keep them il
| food. They cannot speak Spanish
! and never will learn to understand
Tagalog. The general impression i!
that it would be cheaper for Uncle
Sam to transport all the Filipinos t
the United States to learn the Ian
| guage there, than to attempt the
! schOOl-ma am scheme. They hav,
only been here two weeks and have
raised more pOw-wOw and disturb
ance than the whole army did durins
! the palmy days of the instruction
] Since leaving the United States abou
100 of them have been married, anC
the remaining 600 are busying them
selves day and night to get into the
matrimonial band wagon, the wheef
of which never cease turning, even il
the Philippines.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Five Dollars a Drink.

1t was a typical instance when a
sailor Iounged out Of the door OF .bC
British shipping office the other d3y
having been told that the ship would
not pay until the end Of the week. It
was only Wednesday then, and tae
mans face told a tale OF disappOint-
ment that was instantly marked ~by
the loafers on the sidewalk "Whatll
you give for drink?" one asked.
"A dollar" said the sailor, brighten.
ing up. Go dry" returned the other
nonchalantly. Two dollars" the
sailor offered. The land shark made
him the same reply. It was not until
the sailor had raised his offer to ive
that his new friend consented, and
they went away together. When this
crew was finally paid off it is a Ger
tainty that the land shark was there
in the dingy old room, and that he
took his reward for his expenditures
at rate of dollars to dimes.-Ains-
lees.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

good, stout tree as quick as could
and climbed high, where l would be
ont OF reach of the big fellows ant
lers and be able to see what was go
ing Oh.
Meanwhile the moose had lost no
tine. He came tearing down the
road at terrific speed and his antlers
reached clear across the road at that
place brushing the limbs of the trees
on either side. I should say those
antIors would measure II feet across,
all right. Well, as I said, he came
tearing along, made straight for the
bicycle and planted his forward paws
on either side OF it. He stopped to
examine the wheel, smelled Of it TO
his satisfaction, then raised his head,
gave a tremendous snort and raced off
into the woods, breaking down the
small growth saplings as though they
were reeds. The wind was blowing
toward me, and that probably there
son he did not discover me. / waited
10 minutes in the tree, and then, find
ing that he had really gone, / slid
down and mounted my wheel, and the
way streaked it for home was eau
ton"
The average weight of moose in
Maine is from 300 to 900 pounds, with
antIers spreading from to AZ feet.
not often with more than from to
II points on a side, while the bell, as
the appendage under the animals neck
is called, is generally 8 or 8 inches
| long All who have seen the big
moose of Lobster Lake say that he
must weigh at least 1000 pounds, that
his antlers spread not less than lC
feet, and that his bell is not less than
I18 inches long.
It is supposed that this monster
/ wandered into Maine from British Col
Iumbia, as none approaching his size
had ever been seen here before he
came. He is a great traveller, having
been reported in almost every part Of
northern Maine The hunter who
brings him down will win fame anC
considerable money at the same time
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
THE HOME-WOMAN.

No clever, brilliant thinker she.
With college record and degree;
She has not known the paths Of fame
The world has never heard her name
She walks in old. long trodden ways,
The valleys of the yesterdays.
She seeks no other wand or power
Home is her Kingdom. love hen
dover
To make home sweet. bring heavtl
near,
To win q smile and wipe tear.
And do her duty day by day
In her own quiet place and way.
Around her childish hearts ar,
twin2d,
As round some reverend saint en-,
shrined,
And following hers the childish feet
Are led to ideals true and sweet
And find all purity and good
In her divinest motherhood
She keeps her faith unshadoved
still
God rules the world in good and i'll:
Men in her creed are brave and true
And women pure as pearls of dew.
And life for her is high and grand.
By work and glad endeavor spanned
This sad old earth's a brighter place
All for the sunshine of her face;
Her very smile a blessing throws.
And hearts are happier where she
goes,
4 gentle, clear-eyed messenger,
To whisper love-thank God for her!
L. NJ Montgomery in Congrega-
tionalist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
MY kEiGHBOR.
Our domiciles stand side by side

Our domiciles stand side by side
With but step between,
Ny trees their cooling shadows throw
Across her plat of green,
And often, when she saunters forth
To view her snug domain,
/ watch to catch her eye, but all
Ny scheming is in vain.
She will not look at me; perhaps
She thinks it is q sin
That 1 should stand beneath my tree
And drink earth's beauties in;
Or, if she turns my way at all
'Tis with a CLASSY stare
That makes me wonder at my gall
For being anywhere.
She moves majestically along
That is, as best she may
For she is neither tall nor fair
And just a trifie gray;
fancy she was pretty in
The dim, dim long ago,
But now-ah, well, what matters it;
She holds me as her foe.
Sometimes l think how nice 'twOuld b,
To dwell in concord sweet,
To nod and smile, as neighbors do
Where'er we chance to meet;
But ali! alas, know It's vain,
We never can be friends
She cUltiyates a garden, and
keep a flock of hens.
Martinez Crane Brown in Whit,
Lake IS. D. Wave.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
WOMEN REPLACE MEN.
They Make Better Tellers in Savings
Banks.

The Royal Trust company's bank OF
Chicago has dismissed the thirteen
male tellers in the savings depart
ment, and put in their places thirteen
young women. The reason given is
that the girls do the work more
satisfactorily. The head of the de
partment explains:
I'VE do not take the girls because
we want to displace the men. Our
boys are good lot OF willing work
ers. but We find that the girls do the
work in the savings department
better. We have not considered put
ting any of them in the commercial
line.
They get the same pay the men do
and are satisfactory because they
keep regular hours, and are willine
to work mere, and we like 10 have
them
There is no flirting The girls
have no time for it. and customers do
not try it any more than they try To
fiirt with the women who sell tickets
at the elevated stations"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
MISS MARTINoT's COSTUMES.
Reveal Perfect Taste and Strict At
tention to Detail.

Sadie Martinez in The Marrige
Game" is displaying stunning sar-
tOrial creations. Her costume for the
last act is a morning dress Of
lavender crepe, embroidered with lace
orchids The effect is very beautiful
With this is worn lace hat of Louis
XIV. pattern, and completely covered
with violets, hung on falling stems.
Miss MartinOt's costumes. have been
entirely designed by herself, and sh@
has devoted almost as much time TO
their production as to the develop
ment of her play. Her well known
and justly famous reputation for
costuming has enabled her to produce
some Of the most beautiful creations
ever seen on the stage. For every
costume she has hosiery and shoes to
match the material worn. and where
necessary, gloves also. It is question.
able if there is & woman star in this
country who exercises the same
artistic taste and deVotes such strict
attention to the detail Of gOwning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
A GIGANTIC MOOSE
ENORMOUS SPECIMEN ~ THE
FORESTS OF MAINE
WONDER OF SPoRTSMEN

Thought 10 Weigh at Least 1000
Pounds, With AntIers Spreading
Ten Feet-AIways Eludes Hunters
Who Are of Course Eager to Secure
the Prize
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
It's Own Puniskn,snt

Prisoner. the witnesses say you got
into fight with the alderman from
your ward, during which you bit his
nose nearly of. That was disgrace
full. barbarous, and cruel"
1t was, y'r honor. It burnt me
tongue"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Carrying Out Orders.

Enlarged female Ito housemaid-
Why did you tell me my sister was al
nome? I've climbed four flights and
she's not in.
The missis told me she'd always be
at home to ner sister,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
GLEANINGs AND Gossip.

The customer 9 oTge Pilotelle, sale
that he once designed 100000 wortl
of dresses for one woman, while
Worth confesses that a Peruvian heir
ess paid him $4,000 for single gown
In ST. Paul: Stranger-Isn't there
good deal of kicking on account of
having to pay street car fares to ride
from Minneapolis to this town? Resi-
det-No, sir. People are willing to
pay anything to get out Of Mime
apolis.-Chicago Tribune.
New England is usallv credited with
the quaintest Of tombstone memorials,
but this one from a Wisconsin cemc-
terry is odd enough
Sixteen years a maiden,
Sixteen months a wife.
Six months mother,
Then she quit this life.
Rev. Mr.. Sheldon of Topeka, was un-
fortunate in his comparison when he
said he would rather drink bottle
of red ink than z bottle of beer" for
the Kansas City Journal rises to re-
mark that "the craving OF some men
for stimulants is remarkable. The main
constituent of ret ink Is alcohol
A Philadelphia firm of auctioneers
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12

Conf1aRration Caused by
Burning of These Reservoirs

Baku, Russian Trans Caucasus, Feb
ruary Ga fire broke out yesterday in
the magazines of the Caspian and
Black sea company, which contained
600, 900 pools of petroleum. The con-
resulted in great loss of life
and widespread damage. The flames
to other depots. having a capac-
lily of II, 900, 900 pools of naptha, which
poured out like a stream of lava, in
|undating n setting fire to the dwell
|ings of the workmen, which were total
|ly destroyed. Many persons persisted.
Twenty charred bodies ave been
found. and upwards of fifty people are
terribly burned. Four fami-
Lies lost everything they possessed. The
magazines are still burning and neigh
boring reservoirs are in great danger.
Ia general panic prevails.
Eight naptha springs belonging to
the Melikoff, Raski and Caspian COM
Ipanies caught fire February Bird
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
MORE TROOPS FOR KITCHENER
Thirty Thousand Additional Soldiers
20 Go TO Sout Africa.

London, February 6.-The following
announcement has been issued by the
war office:
In view of the recent Boer activity
in various directions. the government
has decided. in addition to the large
forces recently equipped locally in
South Africa, 10 reinforce Lord Kitch-
ener by 80. 600 mounted troops beyond
those already and in Cape Colony.
Recruiting for the imperial yeomanry
has proceeded so rapidly that IL is an
ticipated 10, 900 will shortly be ayaila-
bic.
The remainder OF the force will be
made up of cavalry ana in
fantry from the home establishment
The enlistment of volunteers To replace
those have already served a year i'm
South Africa is also being proceeded
with. Arrangements have been made
for the prompt equipment and trans
portation of the force. The first con
signment will leave Feurary 9Th"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
THE KING OF
His Visit to Enxland-Boers
Invade Portuguese territory

London, February 6.-The Daily Mail
has the following from it's Lisbon cor
respondent:
1.-The king Of Portugal is staying a
few days longer in london han ne
originally intended. at the express
wish of King Edward. His visit is like
.ly to have important developments.
The Portuguese section of Delagoa
is now in British hands. but this is
merely a temporary ARRANGEMENT be-
tween the governments"
Commenting upon the situation at
.Delagoa Bay and the evidence hat the
Beers have penetrated twenty miles
into Portuguese territory. The Daily
Mail expresses a belief that British
troops are now guarding the Delagoa
railway down to the sea and that it
will be possible to send troops by the
|Delagoa route. 1t argues. therefore
that Great Britain gains by the Boer
nov
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
ACniNESE PLEA
For the Life or the Leaders of the Armv
Against Foreigners.

Pekin. February 6--The foreign min
listers this morning gave out for publ
lcation a secret imperial edict, hended
TO them yesterday by the Chinese peace
plenipotentiaries. which pleads espe-
Icially for the life OF Tung Flu Slang.
commissioning OF the army. II
b only reason is on account OF
the turbulent population of the pro-
Ivinces OF Shen 81 and Kan Su. who are
devoted to him. and might rise and
commit acts of violence against the
missionaries and Christians. which the
would greatly deplore. Conse-
his punishment requires eau
Ition. elaboration and careful consider
alton. The emperor. it is pointed out.
In the punishment OF princes Of
the blood, has not been moved by mo-
Itives for their protection. Why then
should he do 50 in the cas- Of Tung
Flu Slang? What had already been
done should be taken into considera-
ton. His army had been reduced to
D 100 men, with the object of ~lesSening
his power and with the ultimate object
OF his future punishment. which will
be promulgated in an edict, the Ian
.guage OF which will not be too patent.
After the deprivation Of his official
rank. the emperor will. hereafter de-
eide on a heavy punishment.
The ministers will meet again this
morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
FIGHT WITH AMERICAS SOLDIERS
A Clash Between Men from the Lam
caster n the Populsce or n vene-
zuelan Town.

Washington. February .-Informa-
ton has been received here Of q clash
between sailors Of the United States
naval vessel Lancaster now at Laguay-
IA. Venezuela, n the populace OF
that city. From what can be CLEANED
the difficulty is without any political
significance. and in all probability was
the outcome Of a brawl between sailors
who had been enjoying themselves on
shore leave. As q result OF the diff
Guilty the Lancaster's men were forced
To take To- their small boats and return
to the ship. II is understood that the
military forces were not called In to
take any part in the disturbance. al
though II Is possible that the police
acted in quelling the disorder No fatal
casualties are reported on either side.
The Lancaster has a large umbe
OF landsmen aboard and was sent to
Laguayra for temporary duty TO await
the return of the gunboat Scorpion.
which went to Curacao to coal.
AT the state department no infor-
nation was ~obtainable. although OFF,
cials would not deny that Minister
Loomis had communicated with IL. on
the subject
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
Wilson News Notes.
Correspondence of The Messeng
Wilson February

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Wilson. February Z.
The regular term of the Wilson coun-
ty court is still in session here, blu ex-
poets to close tomorrow. There has
been nothing before the court but civil
cases, SO the week has passed off with
little excitement.
Hon. F. A. Woodland has given the
Wilson Light Infantry a history of the
civil war, valued at $500. This will
add a great deal to their library. Cap
tain j. T. McCraw is taking an active
interest in many things pertaining to
the welfare of the company, and hopes
in a short while to have the best COM
pany in the state.
Misses Sudie and Frances Wells left
last night for Mississippi, where they
will spend the remainder of February
visiting relatives.
The Wilson Book Club held its regular
weekly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Samuel Hodges on Thursday afternoon.
Lord Byron" was the subject for dis
cussion.
Miss Julia Herring entertained the
visiting ladies at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. w. G.. Carr. last night. The
evening was spent very pleasantly play
ing whist and other games. after which
a delightful lunch was served.
The Wilson German Club will give a
german on Monday night compliment
tary to the visiting girls in the city.
Mrs. Nathan Anderson left yesterday
for Raleigh where she will spend a
few days visiting friends.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12

Correspondence of the Messenger.)
Clinton n c February G.

Clinton. y. c., February g.
Judge W. A Hoke is dispatching bus
mess with his accustomed courtesy
n ability.
Everybody attending court and the
travelling public in general are well
pleased with the polite attention paid
them and the palatable food furnished
by mine host Stevens
The bank Of Clinton is becoming
more popular every day as is evidenced
by the growing list Of patrons
1t is one of the safest little institu-
tons in the state. 1t has a 24-inch
wall vault built of the best grade
brick and cement.
1t opened Up the first day with over
10000 on deposit and last Monday took
in In round numbers so, 600.
1t is understood there is being quiet
ly organized a canning factory here.
This Is one of the best points in the
state for canning tomatoes, strawber-
ries and Sampson Blues.
A $4,000 cotton seed oil mill is 10 be
put up in time for this years crop.
Keep your eye on Clinton; outsiders
nave commenced to look around here
for investment and the home people
propose to get in the push.
All seemed pleased with the election
Of the officers of the Bank of nton
viz: L. A. Bethune, president; w. H.
Mcdonald. of Enfield, vice president;
Howard McKinnon acting cashier.
We believe Mr.. Mckinnon enjoys the
d~istinction of being the youngest, hand
soonest n most capable cashier in
eastern Carolina.
He was brought up in the banking
business right here at home with Pres
ident Bethuen where both are so de-
servedly popular.
This being court week, there are lots
of visitors in town.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-12
CARNEGIE SELLS OUT
The J. p. Morgan Syndicate Buy His
interest In the Company

New York, February 6.-The Mail
and Express and The Evening Post to-
day announce the sale of the Carnegie
accomplished fact.
The Mail and Express says: The
only hitch that occurred in the nego-
tiations leading up to the transfer of
the control of the Carnegie Company
was in relation to the control of the
bonds held by Mr.. Carnegie. The Nor
gan syndicate agreed yesterday to take
the $780, 1878, 900 stock at something above
it's market value, but Mr.. Carnegie
held out with his usual t~enacity of pur-
pose for a guarantee of the 5 per cent.
income on his $50, OOO, 900 of fifty-year
bonds. This was also conceded at a
meeting held today. it is understood.
There will be no consolidation, but
harmony through community of inter-
estS and ownership will be applied in
the manufacture of steel products of
all kinds.
THE companies included in this sys-
tenn of harmonious steel industries. be-
sides the Carnegie Company. are the
following: Federal Steel Company. $780,
000. 900, common stock and 500. 0cO, 900
preferred (of this SAC, 4S4. 800 common
and s53, 260, 900 preferred stock are out
standing); American Steel and Wire
Company. $50, 600, 900 common and $40,-
600. 900 preferred stock. all outstanding;
National Tube Company. $40, 00O, 0OO
each of common n preferred stock,
all issued, and the American Bridge
Company. $35, OO0, 900 each Of common
and preferred stock, of which $50, ST.
800 of each a been issued.
THE Moore group includes the Ma
tional Steel Company. with S32, 900, 600
of common stock and s27, 900, 900 pre-
ferred, all issued: the American Tin
Plate Company, $50, 900, 900 common and
$40, 1000, 900 preferred stock. with s2S, 000,-
900 common SIS, 325 900 preferred
stock issued; the American Steel Hoop
Company, s19, 000, 900 common n s14,-
600 900 preferred stock, all ssued: and
the American Sheet Steel Company,
s26, 600, 900 common and SIG, 600, 900 pre-
ferred stock. with s24, SOC, 900 Of each ie-
sued"
The Evening Post says: The leading
participants in the deal, on the pur-
chasing side. was reported to be G. N.
Schwab. now president of the Carnegie
Company, and a trusted friend of An
drew Carnegie, and banking interests
represented by ]. P. Morgan & Com
pany."