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

BlanchardviIlc Blade: The tcIc-
phone line between here and Argyle
is now in running order. The com
pany has had crew here for a num-
Der of days getting the line in order,
completing the exchange and putting
In new phOncs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-01-17

Prairie du CHEN Courier; Mr..
Peter Burns, whose arm was man
glcd in corn shredder last week, has
undergone a second operation. His
arm was amputated above the elbow.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
The Slain RYAtanderA.

One of the saddest results of mob violence
is that the innocent bystander is almost
always the chief sufferer. During the street
car strikes of the past few years when
troops have been used to suppress mobs
the majority of the victims of the fighting
have been persons without connection with
the disturbances, either drawn into the
crowd by curiosity or caught by the sudden
movements of the strikers and their oppO-
nents This was the case in Albany yester-
day two merchants being shot by the
troops while idly watching the progress of
q guarded car through the street past their
business places. Whatever the provocation
for the troops to fire. whatever the neces-
sity to use force to quell a riot. this killing
of the bystander always arouses public in
dignation. though usually there Is ample
warning to the citizens to keep out of
harms way. In Albany specific instruc-
tfons had been given by the authorities for
the people to remain within doors. and the
situation wholly justified this step. The
strike was complete. the cars were being
operated only as arsenals to preserve a
show OF activity and to awe the rioters and
there was danger of clash at any moment
at any place along the line,
The morbid curiosity of men and women
to see fight, the desire to be at the center
OF the excitement. has cost many hundreds
Of lives in the past. The chance of being
hit by a ball IS slight. the average man
argues, and he might as well be a witness
to scenes which are not likely ever to be
repeated within his lifetime. So he presses
forward and too often valuable life Is
thus uselessly sacrificed. 1t is probable
that the lesson of these tragedies will never
be fully learned by the people. They do
not realize that by thronging upon the
streets at the scenes of excitement they
are adding to the difficulties of the police
and are thereby abetting law-breakers
Evening star., 1901-05-17
The Hawaiian Controversy.

President Mckinley will soon be con-
fronted with the unpleasant necessity of
passing upon petition from the home
rule members of the Hawaiian legislature
for the removal Of Governor Dole from Of
fee delegate is 6n his way to Washing
ton TO lay that request before the execu-
tive, while the same steamer from Homo
lulu carried another Hawaiian bearing to
the President a statement In rebuttal from
Governor Dole's friends In the legislature
The issue between the governor and the
home rulers" is sharply defined and Bit
ter When the native party under the
WILCOX leadership last November carried
the legislature a plan was at once form.
TO oppose every purpose OF the territorial
executive The majority members DEM
onstrated their legislative incapacity at
the outset They wasted weeks In silly de-
bates and the passage Of even sillier bills
Evening star., 1901-05-17
A Tribute to the Monument,

Washington Corr. New York Evening Post.
The visitor to the national capital who
has seen the Washington monument only
once has just begun to see it. A plain, un-
adorned obelisk, it would appear the sim
plest object in the world. but. In fact, it Is
as changeabie as the clouds. Never is it
twice the same. Every change in the point
Of view reveals the monument in new
phase. 1t is a chameleon to the weather.
Go close to 1t, and it's walls seem to rise
abruptly to a height that is overpowering
Sail down the Potomac. and the thinly
cleaning white shat seems to De waving a
graceful farewell. Often 1t is gray and SOL
emn, part Of the every-d world of work
and duty. Sometimes in the varying lights
it loses it's perspective and is fiat outline
against the sky; again. each line will stand
forth with the crisp clearness of an intensi-
fled photograph. In the early morning it is
beautiful in the first rays Of the rising sun:
on moonlighted night it is like thing
from another world, cold. cleaning, unreal.
Many times in the course of a season the
sharp point is lost in clouds, and the shaft
rises like pillar supporting the armament
The setting sun paints the monument
with it's most brilliant hues, and it's last
rays are reflected from the cleaning tip.
AT night, under the starlight, the shaft is
solemn like sentinel. In storm it stands
as type of all that Is steadfast. In the
clearness of bright summer day It seems
tremulous in the pulsing air. Always the
same, yet always different, it is like a
thing with life, personality to be known
and loved. 1t has relatively little for the
passing stranger, but -nany condolences for
the old acquaintance.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
WOrrlen's
Muslin Underwear.
(The low-priced sorts.)


The warm weather brings the de-
mand for the neat and practical
sorts of Muslin Underwear. The
kinds that are injured least in the
laundering, yet are tasteful and
nicely made. We have a large as
sortrnent of just such garments, rep
resenting the very best values OBJ
tainable.
Women's Corset Covers. high and low r,I/c
neck, pearl buttons, well made. Each. A<I2S'
Women's Good Quality Cambria Corset Covers
tight back. full front, round neck, neck and o-
armholes trimmed with edge. Each. <SS.
Women's Cambria and Nainsook Corset Covers
trimmed with lace and embroidery; fun roc
AAoni' HAaen' ...'......-........
Women's Drawers. hem and cluster Of ,o
tucks; yoke band. Pair. Observation-Disclosures. <SS.
hem and cluster Of tucks. Each. .......... OoN'
Women's Fine Cambria Skirts, deep lawn c. M
dounce, hemstitched hem Each. ......-.. pt-oo
Women's Figured Dimity Dressing Sacques tight
back, collar trimmed with rufile, also ruffie ro,
on sleeves and bottom of sacQue. Each. 49,. SoS-
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
"Arnold" Novelties
For Baby's Bath.

This Means Luxury.
The ARNOLD" Knit Wash Cloths
as soft as thistledown, soothing to
the tender skin. Yet lasting. Un-
shrinkable. Made of the very best
knit webbing.
Boxes of one dozen-75c. to $I.oo.
The "Arnold" Knit Bath Aprons
make mothers lap doubly desirable.
A soft knit cotton back, and the face
fleeced heavily with long, downy
nap. Great power of absorption
you can be sure the little body is
dry. Don't shrink like flannel.
Washable. Neatly bound and fin
ished. $I.oo.
"A full line of the "Arnold" Goods
knit underwear and novelties for
women and children. Demonstra-
tor in Infants Department. Cata-
logue free.
Infants' Denartment-Second floor
Evening star., 1901-05-17
Special Sale of
Cloth Bound Books.
(25c. Usually 7Sc. & SID

Doings In Derryville, Lewis v Price; The New
Puritanism, Abbott, and others; Pippins and
Cheese, Ella V. Peattie; Wives I'm Exile. William
Sharp; A Great Lie, W. FL. Ohesson; The Star Sap
phire, Mabel Collins: Thrown Away, Nat. Gould;
Corinthia Narration. Cecil Griffith Salvage, in No
Name Series" Poems, Robert Buchanan; Frivola.
A. Jessopp. DID; The World on Wheels. Benz. r.
Taylor: Autobiography Of Mrs. Fletcher: The
Herons. Helen shipton; Her Celestial Husband.
Daniel Woodrone; Effe Hetherington. Robert
Buchanan.
All in cloth binding, printed on
good paper; they are books that
were made to sell at 75c. and SI.oo;
the quantity purchased by us made
the present price possible.
Basement
Evening star., 1901-05-17
The Murder MYstery.

Washngtons latest murder mystery Of
fers wide field for the detective, for there
Is abundance of material for speculat. .on
The circumstances of the tragedy are un-
usual and require deiicacy of treatment in
the Investigations. Such mysteries are or
dinarily battling because of the scarcity of
probabilities This one appears to be en-
barrassing through the very abundance OF
plausible theories 1t bespeaks a peculiar
situation when a struggle of the sort evi-
denced by the known facts, accompanied by
three revolver shots, can pass virtually
unnoticed in a house filled with people
even In the dead Of night This fact OF
itself warrants the most searching investi-
CATION. such as the police are CONDUCTING.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

The governor stood firm against the ridicu-
lous propositions sent to him for approval
The home rulers were working up the ma
tive prejudices on every question, threaten
ing to defeat all the governors appoint
ments and meanwhile engaging in a satur-
MALTA of reckless legislation and incendiary
talk.
Finally, when the statutory limit Of the
session approached and no appropriations
had been passed, save that for the expenses
of the session, the majority asked Gov
ernor Dole for an extension of time. He
refused and incidentally remarked that
charges had come to his ears that members
of the legislature had been receiving bribes
and that he proposed to investigate them.
This precipitated a new conflict and res
olution was passed demanding that the
governor furnish the names of his inform
ants. The governor replied, denying that
he had personally made any such charges,
but repeating that the imputaticn had been
cast upon the legislature and noting that
the accusation had been banded about in
the legislative halls. Smarting under this
sting. the senate home rulers, in part ex-
ecuting their threat of the early part of
the session, rejected the governors noni-
nations for the positions Of territorial
treasurer. superintendent of public works
and land commissioner, most worthy men,
against whom no charges were raised. The
governor again refused to extend the ses-
sion. and after misunderstanding as to
the legal date Of adjournment. called the
legislature together In extra session May 8
to pass the appropriation bills. That ses-
sion is now in progress.
This situation is the result of the success
Of the native party under the demagogic
leadership Of Wilcox. In his latest letter
to The Star. printed today. its correspond
ent at Honolulu, "Kamehameha." gives an
Interesting account of the legislative tan
gle. Fortunately the administration Is well
posted on Hawaiian affairs, and it is not
likely to make the mistake of giving heed
to the clamor from the badly led, unthink-
ing prejudiced native majority in the legis-
lature and to remove from office the one
man who has spared Hawaii in this crisis
from the shame of a total failure of repre-
sentative territorial government.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
A Clergyman ON the Army Canteen.

From the Baltimore Herald.
The Rev. g. B. Dexter of Chicago was
one of the committee which studied care
fully the drinking of soldiers stationed
near Fort Sheridan. Like many unpreju-
diced observers OF the comparative evils OF
drinking at the army canteen and the i'm
bibing of spirits at miscellaneous liquor
houses. the reverend gentleman has de-
cided that the canteen is an absolute bene-
fit to the soldier boys.
The worker along the lines Of temperance
should strive to improve the drinker-
there sounds the keynote to successful en-
deavor. AS for the preference given to
the army canteen over other drinking
places by Mr.. Dexter. 1t is simple enough
The canteen, in social sense, is-or
rather. was-the only home the soldier-at
least, the unmarried private-possessed. It
was watched carefully by his military
guardians and all viciousness promptly cor
rected
Evening star., 1901-05-17
The Cry of Negro Domination

The Charlotte IN. c. Observer, the lead
ing democratic newspaper of that state,
has this to say on subject which the Nc
Laurin-Hampton episode has brought into
prominence again:
What some of the democratic leaders,
not all of them, but the lewd fellows Of the
baser sort-what these In their hearts want
is that the President should appoint to Of
flee in the south a host of negroes, and the
more offensive the negroes, the more cor
daily their appointment would be hailed.
This would give excuse for continuation
supremacy deprived Of which these pot
house politicians will soon find their occu-
patton gone.
Nothing truer ever was uttered. For
some years after the war. the situation In
several of the lower southern states was
most deplorable. The negroes. untitled for
the great responsibilities of citizenship
with which they had been invested, fell
under the leadership Of adventurers, and
robbery and vicious local legislation were
very much In evidence. So great was the
injury to all public interests, indeed, that
the responsible people of those states at
last by force took matters into their own
hands; and once more men Of education
and property guided affairs. Since then
the talk about negro domination has in
ninety nine cases out of a hundred been
the merest ciaptrap, indulged in for parti-
san advantage. What was inaugurated as
a necessity and in consideration of public
interests has been continued as a mere
trick for forming and operating political
rings. The negro, at his very worst. has
not been menace to good government in
any southern state for quarter Of a CEN
tury.
But these rings. by the aid of this cry,
have been formed. and in many localities
they are now completely in control. They
are as Indifferent to issues as is Tammany
Hall itself. They are Influenced only by
the party tag. Is Mr.. Cleveland nominated
for the presidency on a platform straddling
the money question? He'll do. Is Mr..
Bryan nominated on a platform committing
the government practically to silver mono
man raise his voice against the policy
whereby the south plays the tail to the
Tammany dog in an effort to capture the
presidency? He is instantly denounced as
traitor to his section, and is in favor of
negro domination.
There is the rub. Newspapers of the
grade of the Charlotte Observer, and pub
lie men of the stamp of Senator McLauTirl,
NJ. c. Butler and many others, know the
hollowness at this late day of the cry about
negro domination, and that, in the main,
1t is doing the south a great injury. 1t
prevents any discussion of important ma
tional issues down there, and makes mere
spook the arbiter of the souths political
destiny. But how are those rings to be
broken? How are those '1ewd fellows OF
the baser SORT whose stock in trade, as
the Charlotte Observer declares. is the cry
against the helpless negro, to be disposed
of? How may their grip the political
and elections machinery be loosened?
Evening star., 1901-05-17
Trimmed Hats
For Children.

Stylish, attractive and becoming
effects. We are giving special atten-
ton to Children's Millinery this sea-
son, and show charming effects in
soft dropping Milans, Neapolitans,
Tuscans and other fancy braids,
prettily trimmed in rich ribbons,
flowers and chiffon. Also beautiful
line of Garden Hats, trimmed in
wreaths of flowers and ribbons
ready for Saturday.
Millinery Parlors. Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

The capital city has been immune of late
years from unsolved crimes. the murder
Of Shoemaker Hall being the only hom-
icide of that kind on record for many
seasons. That case remains today without
clue, and will probably continue unsolved
unless the slayer of the old man should
confess. In the Brooks murder there were
circumstances to lead some to doubt the
guilt OF the man whom the law finally con-
demned and executed, but general opinion
Is at rest on this score. There is as yet
no reason to believe that there will be a
failure Of the law in the Kenmore case.
though the truth is not developing very
RAPIDLY.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
Young Folks
Shoes.

The Boys, Misses and Children's S
Shoe Department is replete with all
the new and up-to-date shoes, from
the heavy calf walking or street
shoes to the lighter weights for
house and dress wear. Best leath-
ers and finest Workmanship are
used in the construction of these
shoes, and we guarantee them in
every particular.
Misses and Children's Black Box Calf Lace and
Button Shoes, autopejic last. broad exten- G, ~
sion soles; sizes to 10t. Pair. r....... p<.oO
Sizes /, to 2. Pair. ST. so
Misses and Childrens Wei Kid Button and Lace
Shoes. patent tips, common sense toes, me- q, &
dium-weight soles; sizes 81 TO 1oh. Pair. pi.oo
Sizes II to 2. Pair. ir..................... p<.oO
Misses and Children's Black Kid Button Shoes
for dress wear, patent tips, turn soles; @ ~
sizes S1a to 1011. Pair. Observation-Disclosures. p<.oO
Sizes II to 2. Pair. Observation-Disclosures. TS.oe
Boys and Youths Black Vici Kid Lace Shoes,
Sues sues II 10sne to ' Ssr 1oooye.. wei! soies $3.50
Sizes a,s to 8. Pair. $500
Boys and Youths Patent Kid Shoes for O., -o
dress wear; sizes IL to 2. Pair. .......... <.so
Size. ~ to g. Pair $500
Also complete line Of Boys and Youths OK
fords, including Vici KID patent leather, enamel
and Russia feathers; made the newest lasts
and up to date in every particular sizes CO ro
IL to Z. Palr ....................... T-'S~
Third floor.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

A St. Louis man invented a sleeping pow
der. experimental with it upon himself and
died. He should have monument, which
will encourage other inventors of dangerous
preparations to run their own risks.
Evening star., 1901-05-17


The governor Of Texas says that the
constitution Of that state will not per-
NIT it to make any appropriation for the
representation Of the state at the Louis
lana purchase exposition in st. Louis in
1903. If that Is the case Texas ought
to change its constitution. A state that
Is unable to appropriate a dollar for such
a purpose has constitution untitled to
modern times or any other times. Expo
sitions Of that character are of immense
benefit to the country, and If Texas has
not yet found that out it cannot do so
too soon for its own benefit.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
The Exception.

Now gentle June time draweth nigh,
And joyous birds will sing,
And roses breathe perfumed sigh
To bees upon the wing.
The insect band will finely play
Throughout the leafy glade,
1ncessant, with a matin lay
Or else q serenade.
And all the world will happy be.
And sniff the lazy air,
Through days replete with melody
And empty quite Of care.
Yes, all the world will happy be.
Contented with its lot,
Excepting man. AS usual he
VIII kick because it's hot.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
Prompt Action.

What did your wife do when she found
those poker chips in your overcoat pock-
et?" asked the practical joker.
'She took the matter very coolly She
found out where they came from and sent
messenger boy to get them cashed''
Evening star., 1901-05-17
No Interruption to Business.

From the New York World
That blue Thursday" in the stock ex-
change had no bad effect upon real busi-
ness was demonstrated to the satisfaction
Of high official of one Of the largest
metal manufacturing concerns in the coun-
try. The orders on the company's books
showed no din,inution either on that or on
the succeeding days. When the panic Of
1888 occurred there were not orders enough
to pay Office rent for weeks thereafter.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

Mrs. Potter Palmer's son who Is now a
Chicago alderman may request his mother
to inspect the streets with a view to inn
proving the appearance of Chicago. Mrs.
Palmer enters upon all she Undertakes
with 50 much enthusiasm that results may
be confidently looked for.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

Washingtons murder mystery is being
compared TO that which forms the basis of
POe's Murders of the Rue Morgue. 1t has
not yet been ascertained upon which of the
local detectives the mantle of NJ Dupin is
to fall
Evening star., 1901-05-17
A Social Success.

What kim OF a time did you hab at de
pahty de yuthuh evenin'?" asked Miss Mi
ami Brown.
'Well," answered Mr. Erastus Pfnkley, ITO
tell de troof dah was so much blackberry
an gin dat 1 can't recall de details But
jedgin' fun de hicks in my razor it mus O.
been purity good"
Evening star., 1901-05-17
Sum Fl1er
COrSets.

We know of no better makes than
the following The best of mater
ials are used in their construction,
and the experience of many years
with them warrants Our recommen-
dation.
w.C. O. Corsets. good quality net. Pair. 39c.
Girdle Corsets. good quality net. Pair. SoS.
W. G. c. Corsets, imported net, extra long, roc
medium and short. Pair Pair.................. SOS.
short hips Pair. '.po..so mex. 10" Dust 75c.
front. Pair. al ootse.s' imported net straight
ons medium and short Gprsets extra
low bust ions hips Pail straight front
front low long nps par ne straight
short. - PAIR. r.e:. hnssh net. medium and $2oo
Second floor.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
And Always VIII He.


Some of the newspapers of this country
have recently beguiled some leisure mo-
ments with a rediscussion of the old ques-
tion whether the United States "is'' or
are" and it appears that the advocates
Of putting a grammatical rule above fact
have nearly disappeared. The nearly
unanimous consensus Is that the United
States lis"
Evening star., 1901-05-17

Senator Quay Is quoted as saying that he
will never again run for office. Perhaps
Mr. Wanamaker may think it wise to re-
frain from irritating Mr.. Quay and tempt
Ing him to change his mind.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

DR.. Leverson of Brooklyn has spoken out
in meeting and declared that doctors are
frauds, that smallpox is not infectious.
that vaccination is a murderous institution,
inasmuch as 1t invites tuberculosis, and
that anti-spitting ordinances are foolish.
Take your free advertisement. doctor.
Your boldness entities you to it.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
A Placid Statesman.

Il suppose man In your position is besei
with people who are trying to impose or
his good nature"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum "Bu,
/ don't complain. If you haven't some
thing that somebody is trying to get away
from you. 1t is a sign you haven't amount.
ed to much in life"
Evening star., 1901-05-17
Infants
Socks.

A great variety, comprising all the
newest effects, in cotton and Isle.
Cotton, Il sc. to 33c pair
Lisle, in lace and other open-work
effects, embroidered in colors,
25c., 35c., soc. and 7oc. pair.
First floor
Evening star., 1901-05-17

Mr.. Morgan has become parsonage of
so much importance In the financial world
that daily bulletin from his physicians
might properly be issued in connection with
market quotations.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

1t is noticeable that when the weather Is
continuously fine. the weather bureau
comes in for less criticism because Of mis-
takes. Human nature demands a scape-
Evening star., 1901-05-17

The strike in Albany is approaching a
condition where the original cause Of con-
troversy will be hopelessly obscured.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

President Schwab offered mill man 500
to cut out the booze" Mr.. Schwab is not
only an accomplished financier. but he
knows thing or two about the vernacular.
Evening star., 1901-05-17
j. PierpOnt,

A Mr.. Morgan played the organ
Several years ago;
But he has saved his money up
Until he owns the show.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

Best Brands. Lowest prices.
Maine Sugar Corn. cans for 2Sc.
Wisconsin Sifted Peas, ,can...-...........-..12c he.
Extra Small Lima Beans, can .-.-.-.-------1o 1oc
Rurnha ms Clam Chowder OF. t.can........... Ice.
CaI,fornia Lemon Cling Peaches, .1Sc.
Silver Cord Asparagus, can .i3c
Armour's potted Ham and Tongue can. ....... Sc.
Armours Veal Loaf, can. lac.
Cocks Flaked Rice pcKg. lac.
Blue Label Catsup, bottle tle..................2 .21c.
Fairbanks Coftolene 2-fb. .can..............20 20c.
Mothers Silver Thread Gelatine, pckg De.
Vermont Maple Sugar. Id. lb.....-.-.--.........1 .1Sc.
Ivory Starch pckg ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sc.
Champion Pow dered Iye. can...-..............T &c.
Gem Washing Fluid, bottle ttle...................10c .10c.
Fairy Soap, cake. ...-......--...... Sc.
Proctor & Candles Olene Soap, cake. .41.c.
Babbitt's and 0ctagon Soaps. s...-..............4e.
Schultz's Star Soap, cake Sc.
Brooks Crystal and Brightner Soaps, cake. &c.
Soapine pckg. DC.
Fifth floor
Evening star., 1901-05-17

China will hardly manage to get its In
demnity paid without providing a liberal
rake-Or for Ii Hung Chang and several
others.
Evening star., 1901-05-17

There is complaint among people who
have to walk that the Vanderbilt automo-
bile goes too rapidly. It Is suspected that
the machine was built on a publicbedam
model