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The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

Do not suffer the agonies of Rheuma
tism. Marshall'S Remedy for Rheuma.
tism ,Gout and Neuralgia is guaranteed
by all druggists.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

A labor paper begs leave to amend It
to read: "A union man is the noblest
work of God."-Denver Postscripts.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

Mother-What is the matter. Jennie !
Jennie (crying)-A naughty mobile most
ruined over me.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

A Chicago man has a snake in his
stomach: 1t is not unusual for Chicago
men to have snakes. but they are usual
ly satisfied with housing the, reptiles in
their bOotS.-DenVer News.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

The Crude Rubber Company stretched
its credit too far and is in the hands OF
q receiver.
The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

No family, shop, ship, camp or per-
son should be without Wizard Oil for
every painful accident or emergency,
The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

Dooley says: "Vice is Il creature of
such hidieous mien, as Hogan says
that tn more ye see it tn betther ye
like it,
The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrur.
For children teethng, softens the gums, reduces in
lammation allays pain. wind collie Csc bottle
The Grit-advocate., 1902-01-17

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Chldren's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
AT all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
BRITISH NAVAL CUSTOMS.
Why All jack Tars Wear Black
silk handkerchief.

4 fact not generally known is that the
black silk handkerchief which Jack knots
around his throat was first worn as
mourning for Nelson. and has ever since
been retained The three white stripes
around the broad blue collar of the sail
ors jumper commemorate the victories Of
Trafalgar. Copenhagen, and the Nile.
Thus, it has been remarked, the Nelson
legend affects not only Jacks work, but
his food and clothing well. The broad
blue collar itself is older than the great
admiral 1t was first adopted at that pc
riod when sailors plastered their hair
into a stiff pigtail with grease and pow
der
At O'Clock each night the sentry in
every ship in harbor fires off his rife
Fer the origin of this custom we may
have to look back to the days of flint
locks. Then. in order to test the printing
and see that his weapon was in disable
condition. the sentry had to fire it off
each night. There is no necessity for
such a test with modern rifles, but the .
O'Clock firing is religiously carried cut.
Every officer or man climbing to the
quarter deck salutes. The origin of this
usage dates back a long way. When Eng
land was a Roman Catholic country
crucifiX stood on the quarter deck OF oil
ships. Every time any one of the crew
approached this holy symbol he crossed
himself. out of that has grown the Gus
tom of saluting the quarter deck.-LOn
don Family Herald.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
CoLoMBIA's WATER POWER.
Falls Surprising Niagara Available
Mt Small Cost.

With the examples of the power de-
velopment OF Niagara Falls and Sault
Ste Marie. and the transmission lines OF
California before them, the engineers of
Colombia are becoming enthusiastic as
regards the power development of their
OWE country. II is asserted in an official
report made by a commission of Colon
bian engineers that within twenty miles
of Bogota there is more power available
than can be supplied by Niagara. Nest
of it comes from the Tequendama Falls.
near the city. which rank next TO those
of Niagara in volume and have four times
the height
Nor is all the available hydraulic power
concentrated at this point. but throughout
what is known as the Mass of Colombia,
the most wonderful waterfalls in the
world occur. excepting Niagara and Te-
quendama. The falls and streams capa-
Bile of power development are so situated
that not only the principal towns can be
supplied with power cheaply. but there is
surplus available for the extension of
railroads and power transmission into all
of the adjoining countries. 10 Ecuador on
the south and to Venezuela on the east.
By an estimated expenditure of $1,000
900 Bogota situated on a high plateau
whose commercial development has here
tofore seemed hopeless. owing to its isola-
tion. can be supplied with all the electric
power available at Niagara Falls and Buff
faIo. II is suggested that all the rail-
roads in Colombia could be advantage
ously and economically operated by cleo
trio er.-Fhiladelphia Record.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
THE TRANSACTION CLOSED.
How n Philadelphia Physician Miss
ed n $4,000 Fee

In conversation the other day about the
peculiar views that commercial men some
times entertain about professional SER
vices. Dr. S. Weir Mitchell told the fol-
lowing story:
"a very wealthy man from the West
came to consult me about an attack OF
vertigo. He said that he had Just re-
turned from a trip to Europe, where he
had consulted eminent specialists, but
that they had failed to afford him any
permanent relief. "A physician in Lon
DON he said. asked me why did not
make an attempt to be cured nearer home.
I thought on my way out West, | would
stop over to see you
Has any physician you have visited
looked into your ears?' asked.
No was his reply.
81 made an examination of his ears. re-
moved some wax and a substance that ap-
peared to be hardened remnants of cot
ton wool. l sent him away then. and told
him to come again in Il day or Two. He
did so.
Well he exclaimed I am cured How
much do l owe you?'
About $50 / replied.
las he drew a check he asked: Did
you know when you first examined my
ears that you could cure me?'
When l told him that had very fair
conviction that l could, he said: Well,
you are a bIanked fool. You should have
said to me: 4 think | can cure you, and
l will do so for $4,000 No cure, no pay
You would have got your money without
a murmur.
Oh l said. If you feel that way about
it, there are several little charities in
which | am interested, and
No, no.. he interrupted, that is not
business. / have my cure and you have
the price you asked The transaction is
closed. philadelphia Times.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
HILL OF TARA FOR SALE.
One Of IreIand's, Historic Places Put
Up at Auction.

One of Ireland's historic places. the Hill
of Tara. is to be sold soon The farm
which contains the famous Hill of Tara
was put up for sale the other day but
attracted only two bidders. The highest
sum offered was sf4 600 and as this was
considered insufficient the farm has been
reserved for private sale.
So shrouded in legend is the history of
the famous hill that it is difficult to de-
termine when ii first became a place Of
Importance. From the earliest times up
to the end of the sixth century a national
congress was held there during the feast
oil Saman once every three years. The
first two days of the assembly were spent
in friendly intercourse between the kings
of Ireland. the chief Druds. the bards,
and the philosophers. Afterward they
turned in for serious business. consulting
rude sort of parliament. drawing up
laws which were considered necessary
for the country. A college is also sup
posed to have been built on this hill
where the young were instructed in mu-
sic. poetry, and the mysteries of the
hidden harmony of the universe
St Patrick preached to the Druids here,
and no doubt won many converts to
Christianity on the very site which the
farm now occupies. According to tradl-
ton, ii was soon after his death that
the stone of destiny on which the Irish
kings were crowned was taken to Scot
land and thereafter used in the corona
ton of a long line of Scottish kings.
From Scotland it was brought by Edward
| to its present resting place in West
minister Abbey. All the British kings
since then have been crowned over 1t,
and King Edward will follow suit in
June.
Tara Hill has been the scene of many
a fight. The Danes finally were driven
from ireland in a battle fought on the
hillside in the year $50 A. ID. In later
years Roderic. the last Irish king, as
sembled his troops on the hill for his
great attack on the English in Dublin.
Coming down to comparatively modern
times, Tara Hill was the scene OF
struggle between the Irish insurgents and
the yeomanry in 1898. The rebels-or
"Croppies defeated with great
loss. and many OF them We're buried on
the spot where they fell hence the name
that is sometimes given to Tara-the
"Croppies' Grave" The stone that marks
the grave is far more interesting than
the adjoining statue of St. Patrick. for 1t
is believed TO have formed part Of the al
most prehistoric Hall of Tara.-New York
Press
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
FADING SUGGESTIONS.
Less Trouble In Renting Houses
Bearing the Number Thirteen.

Real estate men are gradually forget
ting most of the old-time superstitions
which used to cause us much trouble, -
said dealer the other day to New
York reporter. THE number of houses
which cannot be rented or sold on &C
count of being haunted or because some
terrible crime was committed on the
premises is rapidly decreasing. We run
across only a few people who balk at liv-
ing in house 49, Even elderly men who
have made big fortunes are beginning to
believe that there is nothing in the old
saying that the aged rich man builds a
mansion to die in it. People are entirely
too practical to hold to old superstitions.
besides the big apartment houses which
are being built all over town are blot
ting out the old houses, which may have
had histories
Tell me something about the haunted
houses which are still standing in this
city" the agent was requested.
Now you are getting on dangerous
ground. In these days of well-detined
libel laws you can't talk about man
property in way that Will depreclate its
value without paying well for you: fun
Circulating ghost stories about particu-
lar houses is not calculated to improve
be able to show that we had done them
real damage. There is one house in West
Eleventh Street that is never more than
half filled because years ago some one
thought the house was haunted. and the
story of the terrible ghosts that walk
about the halls at night has been handed
down from tenant to tenant. There are
other haunted houses. but we are trying
to forget where they are, hoping that the
stories will be forgotten. 1t is generally
difficult to rent or dispose of houses II
which sensational crimes have been com
mittcd.
THE idea that IT is unlucky to live in
No. 10 is rapidly disappearing. / know
of but one woman who has given her
house a new number because it was No.
13. John ID. Rockefeller, jr., certainly
has no regard for unlucky thirteen. He
will begin housekeeping with his bride at
13 West Fifty-fourth Street. -Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
MARRIED BY PHoNOGRAPH.
Girl Quarnntined for Smallpox Con.
sents to Novel Ceremony.

Miss Nellie Stone, one OF the prettiest
and most popular young ladies of Ottawa.
Ohio, was married the other day at Os-
weso by photograph to ]. F. Duncan, of
that city.
The regular marriage ceremony was i'm
possible, owing to the fact that the home
of the relatives with whom Miss Stone
was stopping awaiting the marriage was
suddenly placed under strict quarantine
for smallpox. The young lady was in such
a nervous condition over the delay that
her physician thought of the plan of the
photograph marriage which is held to
be perfectly legal.
In her room at the Creighton home.
where she was guaranteed, Miss Stone.
in the presence of witnesses, repeated
tito the phonograph the words:
l. Nellie Stone, do take this man.
James F. Duncan. to be my lawfully we'd
ded husband, for better or for worse, till
death do us part"
The phonograph record was then re-
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

moved, fumigated. and taken to the Dun-
can residence. where the groom and a
clergyman performed their part Of the
ceremony. The engagement was a ro-
mantle one. Both are newspaper writer's
and they became acquainted through their
articles. Correspondence and an ex-
change of photographs brought about an
engagement, and Duncan has been a fire.
quent visitor at Ottawa. Ohio, for the last
six months.
Last Monday Miss Stone went to Os-
wego for the marriage. A friend stop
ping with her relatives. the CreightOns.
seized with smallpox of a virulent
form. and. though he was promptly re-
moved from the house, the sanitary au-
thorities insisted on a rigid quarantine.
The result on the young lady's nerves
was so serious that the monograph
marriage was decided on by the doctor
and the contracting parties gladly as
sented-Baltimore Sun
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

and bow her thanks to the audience for
vfat she called their patience in listen
ing to long an ADDRESS.
Mrs. Ellen A. Richardson gave the
opening address of the evening on Prac-
teal Patriotism" She said in part:
THE three elements of patriotism are
citizenship, the Republic, and public edl-
cation. Without the Republic there would
be no foundation for patriotism. and with
out citizens. able and educated citizens,
the Republic will sooner or later crumble
into ruin.
The speaker made an eloquent plea for
the education of the American citizen IN
a sound sane and healthy patriotism.
Mrs. Flo Jamlson Miller gave an ad-
dress on practical Patriotism.
Country love and love of God" she
said. ARE the two pillars of the nation.
The definition of America is liberty. The
founders OF our Republic recognized the
importance of patriotism taught the
young and Lord CORVALLIS declared that
the educational influences in the colonies
FASTENED independence half century.
But the American people are busy
people. 1t is necessary to dwell on the
Importance of patriotic teaching. The as
sertion is sometimes made that patriotism
is On the decline. But patriotism is not
always shown by dying for ones country.
1t is shown quite as much by living for
ones country.
FIar of Its Own.
Mrs. Manchester suggested that the
council have a flag of its own. and pre-
scented a flag given by the Loyal Women
of America The audience arose and sa-
luted the flag by singing The Star-Span-
gled Banner. At least, it tried, but the
usual American ignorance of the words
of the national song made the effect less
gorgeous than the evident intention
Mrs Gaffney called upon Mrs. Spencer
to acknowledge the gift. which she did in
a graceful little speech.
The Universal Peace Union sent up
note read by Mrs. Gaffney. protesting
against the Acknowledgement OF the
negro Mrs. Gaffney then introduced Mr.
Alfred y. Law, president of the Universal
Peace Union. who spoke briefly in favor
of the principles of that association
The last speaker introduced was Mrs
Hannah Bailey, who spoke on the
Patriotism of Peace She urged the
discontinuance of military education for
children. and of military toys for them.
She also argued that the waste of life in
warfare was a terrible one. and said that
the religion of Christ forbade war.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
JeWelry Sale.

Tomorrow We shall offer Jewelry at
sensational prices. For instance, We
shall sell Brooches. gold enameled and
silver. with jewel settings; also Gold.
silver, and OXidiZed Hat Pins, Tur-
quoise. Amethyst, and Opal Set Waist
Sets, Turquoise, Amethyst, and Opal
Link Cuff Buttons. University Pins,
Opal. Rhinestone, Turquoise. and
Sterling Silver Ear Rings. and Boa
Chains OF Oxidized and Silver, or
and many other pieces of Jewel N
ry which sold for 25c and 4Sc, at. "
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
&c Notion Sale.

The following Notions will be sold
as special bargains at &c tomorrow:
Kings best Black and White Sew
ing Cotton. lOO-yard spoOls of Black
Sewing Silk. best make Darning Cot
ton. en- balls. in all colors; large and
small Safety Pins, best English Pins,
box of best Black Pins. l dozen Veil
Pins. > papers Of best Hair Pins.
Turkish Wash Rags. Handscrubs.
papers of Invisible Hair Pins.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
JOHN L. GOES FARMING.
The Whilom PuGiIist and Thesrinn
in n New Role.

"Jchn l." is a financial derelict once
again His Uncle Toms Cabin" com
pany. which was launched some time ago
and got under way with a decided list to
port. went to pieces on the Hard Luck
reef in Jersey City yesterday.
Only two members of the crew-he who
plays Marks. the lawyer" and she who
plays Little Eva"-saved anything from
the wreck.
Il am going to quit the show business
and tackle farming" said John l.. Say,
can make things hum on a farm. When
| get to it | can pitch hay with any OF
them
Since the day when Corbett's def jabs
put the big fellow to sleep and off the
champion pedestal simultaneously, john
l." has been
\ popular IDOL
a sport.
A bookmaker.
A saloon keeper,
A bcnifacc,
4 manager,
An actor.
An instructor.
a publiciSt, and
A farmer-New York Journal
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-On and after
MARCH II the initiation fee OF the Brotherhood
OF Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers Of
America. Local 36s viii be 80 instead Of s5
as heretofore. JULIE MURRAY, Secretary; wM
VI. LEWIS. President. MI
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
New 39c Belts. 25C.

Latest Spring Belts. girdle effects.
with buckle back and front: satin
tucked and velour velvet. with oxi-
died and silver buckles, 25c.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
Reviews Work of Society.

Miss Barton then briefly reviewed the
work Of the Red Cross in the wars which
have taken place since its inception. In
1870 the German Red Cross Society raised
SO. 1000 O0O, and the French society
equipped seventeen field hospitals.
Turkey dares not adopt the cross for
fear of its effect upon her ignorant and
fanatical soldiers, but adopts instead the
red crescent and is one Of the most loyal
members Of the organization. as is also
Japan Miss Barton spoke OF SPANS
membership IN the association, and
showed to the audience the testimonial
sent 10 her as its president, by the Span
ish Government, during our own war with
Spain.
IF we had had the Red Cross in the
civil war" she said "Andersonviile, with
its 10000 dead would never have stained
our record
She then told Of the efforts made by
Henry W. Bellows. the president oil the
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
ASain to the Front Sata

Reduction in prices of Heavyweight Stuffs and
pecial prices for Spring Goods bought under prevail
ng market prices 60 to make up the news for tomor-
oW. Savings immense.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

\ lot of Womens Flannel and Mo-
hair Waists-tucked back and front,
forming 4 V-yoke-button back and
front-in all colors. black, blue. green,
and red-9sc and Sl.25 formerly-for
Acc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23

Contains 10 acres, 100 acres under
cultivation, remainder pasture and
timber. Six room dwelling house,
with large cellar; good large cistern
good stream OF running water and
never failing we'll, new wind mill and
tank, barn that will hold 80 tons of
hay, $500 bushels of oats, a wagon
and buggy, basement under all; corn
crib that will hold 1900 bushels with
basement. A new schol house on the
farm. Inquire of Albert Dunn. Olm3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there IS at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
TO cure in all its stages and that il Catarrh.
Hall 5 Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
now known to the Medical fraternity. Cat
arrh being a constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood aud mucous surface OF the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, aud giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing it, work The
prOpretOrs have so much faith i'm its Curat-
i've powers, that they offer one nundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails to cure, Send
for list Of testimonials.
Address. Il. J, CHENEY & co. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist, T5C.
Han Family Pills are the best.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

"The fastest selling article l have
in my store" writes druggist c. T
Smith, of Davis Ky, "is DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, because it always
cures. In my six years of $ ales it
has never failed. | have known it to
save sufferers from Throat aud Lung
diseases, who could get no help from
doctors or any other remedy" Moth
ers rely on it physicians prescribe it,
and PrideauX q Bliss guarantee sat
isfactiOn or refund price. Trial Bot
tie free Regular sizes, soc and $l.0O
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23
His Life In Peril.

81 just seemed to have gone to
pieces" writes Alfred Bee, of Welfare,
Tex, "biliousness and a lame back
had made life a burden. | couldn't
eat or sleep and felt almost too worn
out to work when l began to use Elec-
trio Bitters, but they work wonders.
now | sleep like top, can eat any
thing, have gained in strength and en-
Joy hard work" They give vigorous
health and new life to weak, sickly,
rundown people. Try them. On ly
SOC at PrideauX & Bliss drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23
The Sunrise Mine.

Montfort Mail: Messrs Kennedy,
McIlhon, Allen and others have in
corporated and stocked what is
knOwa as the Sunrise mine near
Livingston for $4,000. They have
already sold $4,000 worth Of treas
urer's stock, and with this will put 10
an up-to-date concentrating plant.
Steam drills will also be introduced.
They expect to clean ten ton OF jack
per day when in running order.
Stock in this mine is a good invest
mont
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23
BLANCHARDVILLE.


The Blade:
w. and Mary Schlosser of Ottowa,
H., arrived here Saturday evening
and spent Sunday with their uncle,
A. Schlosser. They went to Mineral
Poins Monday to visit their grand
father, who is very i'll.
Nick GRADER of Mineral Point pur-
chased large herd of cattlein this
vicinity this week. They we're driven
to the Point by Henry GRADER and
Milo Treweek.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23

Mr.. Owen Dunn, Of Benton Ferry,
w. Va, writes: 81 have had kidney
and bladder trouble for years, and it
became 80 bad that | was obliged to
get up at least n dozen times night.
| never received any permanent bene-
fit from any medicine until | tried
Foley's Kidney Cure. After using
two bottles, am cured For sale by
all druggists of Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23
PLATTE VILE.
The Journal:

The Journal:
The damage suit of RollO Moses
against number of Platteville boys
will be heard during the present term
of the Circuit court.
The CalaboOse has been moved to
the brick building on Mineral street
formerly occupied by Geo. Briggs as
a harness shop. Four steel cells fur
nish accommodations for the hayward.
The trout part has been fitted up as
an Office for the police force.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-23
Spent More than $1,000.

w. w. Baker of Plainview; Neb.
writes: My wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried a
number of doctors and spent over
$1,000 without relief, She became very
low and lost all hope. \ friend
recommended Foley's Honey and Tar
and thanks to this great remedy it
saved her life. She enjoys better
health than she has known in ten
years Sold by all druggists of
Mineral Point.