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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-08

one is knocking said, as low hoek
was heard.
burglars, sure enough Wilfred sste.
as Reginald opened the door.
''No one is here" Rex said, and then
some one tapped on the window. Wa
looked and the familiar faces Of Franctx
Burke and Cecil Sherbrooke looked IN
upon us.
Reginald went around to the window
and told them to come in. We played
games until II O'Clock, and then ouR
guests departed.
Reginald and 5Wiltred locked the doors
and fastened the windows, and then we
retired, the boys sleeping upstairs and
we girls down. s.,.s.-.,s
Are, you sure the doors are lucked?s
Marion asked In a whisper after we VEN
In bed.
"of course. Rex and Will attended 10
that" I replied. ~
Marion was soon asleep, but lay awake
listening TO the moaning of the wind,
Suddenly heard an unusual noise. ]
sat UP In bed to listen. Some one was
surely opening the kitchen window.
crept softly out OF bed, put on a wrapper
and made my way into the kitchen Al
was dark and silent I thought 1 must
have been mistaken-but. no, heard
A lamp was lighted and then I heard tho
dishes rattle. The burglars back was
turned towards me, SO I stepped softly up
and shut and locked the pantry door. AZ
smothered laugh came to my ears. I called
the boys and they armed themselves VITA
an old shotgun and rife and approached
the pantry door. :,
Hey, within there said Wilfred. No
answer.
Hey, if you don't answer, TN blow
your brains out,'' Reginald said.
"Blow away" the burglar replied, tn Z
familiar voice.
"Open that door, I exclaimed. Regt
maid obeyed and there stood our brother
Maurice, who had been gone for several
years. We Rugged and kissed him, and
then led him into the sitting room, where
there was fire. He soon went to bed,
as he was tired from his long journey,
and the rest of us went, too. -
Marion slept all through the excitement
and next morning was quite surprised to
see Maurice sitting opposite her at thu
breakfast table. -
At 8 o'clock that day, mama and papa
drove into the yard. They laughed over
our story and welcomed Maurice fond1y.
He is the first and last burglar 1 have
caught, and I think he is better than q
$500 reward.
--..--4 Beulah v. Owen,
Ninth Grade, New PayEesvi1le,
Central High School. MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-08
HotU ! Caught a Burglar.

N|E -FOUR, Reginald, wilfred, Marion
and I, were sitting around the fire
in our coy parlor telling stories. Our
parents were spending the evening away
from homo and had left Reginald and me
IN charge OF the house. That Is the
reason We four harum-scarum young peo-
pie, as some Of the neghbors termed us,
were spending the cold December evening
together.
IT read story Of girl who captured q.
Burglar said. ''1'd be quite heroine
II I'd do that, wouldn't I7''
oh, ho," laughed Reginald, you're
even afraid OF mouse, or beet, should
say
This raised a general laugh for the
boys and girls Of our acquaintance knew
The joke. One day started down cellar
% get some apples. I went no further
than the foot of the stairs, however, for
saw mouse, and ran up the stairs
Screeching, IA mouse. mouse!''
Reginald went down and came back
holding beet by the TAIL.
Here, sis, is your mouse" he said,
aa he threw it into my lap. OF course, l
was rather ashamed of myself for being
20 frightened, but that didn't keep the
story from getting out, and for a while
/ was leased unmercifully.
We'll, I dent care. Most girls are
afraid Of mice. Go to the door, Rex, some
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Women and levels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that is
the order of wOman's preferences.
Jewels form magnet of mighty
power to the average woman. Even
that greatest of all jewels, health, is
often ruined in the strenuous efforts to
make and save the money to purchase
them. If woman will risk her health
to get coveted gem, then let her
fOrtify herself against the in3iduous
consequences of coughs, colds and
bronchial affections by the regular
use Of DR.. BOSchee's German Syrup
1t will promptly arrest consumption
in the early stages and heal the affect
ed lungs and bronchial tubes and
drive the dread disease from the
system. 1t is not all, but it is
certain cure for coughs, colds and all
bronchial troubles. You can get Dr.
G. G. Green's reliable remedies at
Eastman & MeserOle's. Get Green's
Special A Imanac. 2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Mannar1 For R0NS

Here are n few rules that our boys,
both large and small, would do well to
observe:
1. In the Street-Hat lifted when
saying "Goodby" or How do you do?'
Also when offering lady a seat or ac-
knowledging a favor.
Keep step with any one with whom
you walk. Always precede Il lady up
stairs, but ask if you shall precede her
in going through a crowd or public
place.
g At the Street Door.-Hat off the
moment you step into a private hall or
office.
Let a lady pass first always, unless
she asks you to precede her.
3. In the Parlor-Stand till every
lady in the room also every older per-
son, is seated.
Rise if lady enters the room after
you are seated and stand till she takes
q seat.
Look people straight in the face when
they are speaking to you.
Let ladies pass through a door first,
standing aside for them.
4. In the Dining ROOm.-Take your
seat after ladies and elders.
Do not take your napkin up in a
bunch in your hand.
Eat as fast or slow as others and fin
ish the course when they do.
Do not ask to be excused before the
others unless the reason is imperative.
American Boy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
4 Deem Mystery,

1t is a mystery why women endure
Backache, Headache. Nervousness
Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Painting
and dizzy Spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will
quickly cure such troubles. Il suf-
fered for years with kidney trouble, -
writes Mrs. Phoebe Cherley, of Peter
son, Ia, land lame back panied me
so could not dress myself, but Elec-
trio Bitters wholly cured me, and, al
though % years old, I am now able
to do all my homework. 1t over
comes Constipation. improves Appe-
tlte, gives perfect health. Only soc at
w. 81. Prideaux's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Cant. F. G.. Marshall

of the 18th U. S. Calvary, with his
wife, sailed on the 16 inst, on the
steamer Hancock for their third trip
across the Pacific. They will touch at
Honolulu and Guam on their route.
Captain Marshall is in splendid
health and expects to enjoy his trip.
He will reach Manila about the middle
of January. Seven troops of the reg
iment are with him, as we'll as a large
number of unassigned recruits. The
horses are left behind for the use of
returning cavalry that have left their
mounts in Luzon. The remaining five
troops of the 18th" are already in
the Phillipines.-Da Republi-
can-J Ournal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
A Local Newspaper.

The local newspaper should be
found in every home. No children
should be brought up ignorant who
can be brought to appreciate home
papers. 1t is said to be the stepping
stone to intelligence in all those mat
ters not to be found in books. Give
your children foreign paper which
contains not one word about any per-
son, place or thing that they ever saw
or perhaps heard of, and how do you
expect them to be interested? But let
them read the home paper and hear of
people whom they meet and of places
with which they are familiar and soon
an interest is awakened which increas-
es with the arrival of every local
paper. Thus reading is formed, and
those children will read the papers all
their lives, and become Intelligent
men and women, a credit to their an
cestOrs and strong in the knowledge
Of the world as it is tOday.-Ex.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Thousands Sent Into Exile.

Every year large number of poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and
racked with coughs, are urged to 60
to another climate, But this is cost
ly and not always sure. Don't be an
exile when DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption will cure you at
home. It's the most infallible medi-
cine for Coughs, Colds and all
Throat and Lung diseases on earth.
The first dose bring relief. Astound-
ing cures result from persistent use.
Trial bottles free at w. H. Pri-
deaux's. Price soc and $1OO. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

NICE DOGGIE! DON'T HURT MY PAPA p
Faster and faster he strobe along. and
the little legs behind ached with his
efforts to keep within sight. He was
too brave to call out, and yet he feared
to let his father get away without him.
He stumbled along pantingly and then
suddenly slipped and fell, face down
ward, while the great fiat shoes, driven
deep in the snow, held him immovable.
That was a bad place for boy to be
in. He could not stir or cry out, and
in a short time he must have smother
ed if he had not been promptly and
gently turned over on his back. He
saw the whirl of the snow follow the
upward swing of the shoes as they
were turned with him, and he laughed
and brushed the clinging white masses
from his eyes.
''Lucky you came just as you did,
papa" he said, and then he looked up
TO see a big black bear looking down at
him.
Hello, doggler' he said in pleased
surprise, for he had never seen a bear
before and did not know that he might
be considered bad company for chill
dren. Nice doggie! Come herew He
put out his little mittened hand, and
the bear laughed and slid his head
under it for the caress. They We're like
this when Boys father came back in
wild haste and upon them. For a mo-
ment he stood speechless and amazed;
then his rifle leaped to his shoulder.
The child looked up and in moment
his chubby arms were around the wild
beasts neck, and the mans hand fell
to his side at the moment the bear
caught sight of and recognized an enc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

nv He sprang from the friendly en-
brace and, rising on his hind teet' maoe
furious dash at the newcomer. But
Boy, kicking his feet free, was again
clinging to the shaggy sides.
sNice doggie" he cried. Don't hurt
my papa- And the beast settled down
under the baby hand and then turned
and walked, without looking back, into
the timber below them.
All this happened during the first
winter of their stay on the mountains
when Boy was only four years OLD.
After that he used to stand at the door
and call Mamie! Mamie!' day after
day.
"Why do you call him that name|
his father asked, and the little fellow
replied:
"Oh. Just so he'll know I love him.
Mamie sounds that way, you know"
So he called Mamie TO his hearts
content, and one day the bear came to
the place and nearly frightened grand
ina to death. But she saw the baby
run out and throw his arms around the
shaggy neck and saw the pointed head
over the little Bingham shoulder. Then
she just sat down, trembling, and cried
and said she couldn't stand it. But her
own little one had disarmed n wild an
imal. She spoke to her son about it
that night, and he looked long time
into the fire and then went over very
softly and kissed the boy as he lay
asleep.
Then he said diffidently, as people
will when they are grown up and shy
about speaking tender things:
Mother, you used to tell me some
things, and one, l remember, was like
this, a little child shall lead them -"
Boys grandma did not say word,
but she nodded her head very gently
and smiled into her sons brown, beard
cd face as they sat there in the silence.
Boy suddenly laughed in his sleep
Grace Duffie Boylan in Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
A Prominent Chicago Woman
Speaks.

Prof. Roxa Taylor. of Chicago,
Eice-President Illinois Woman AL
lance, in speaking of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, says: II suffered
with a severe cold, which threatened
to run into pneumonia. I tried diff
erent remedies but [ seemed to grow
worse and the medicine upset my
stomach. A friend advised me to try
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and l
found it was pleasant to take and it
relieved me at once. [ am now en-
tirely recovered, saved a doctors
bill, time and suffering, and 1 will
never be without this splendid medi-
cine again" For sale by Vivian 5
Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Buffalo for Christmas.

Darlington Republican: On Christ
mas day Mr.. Joseph H Clary re-
ceived frem his daughter Miss Bessie
Clary, who is principal of the Pierre,
S. D., high school, a fine buffalo
roast. 1T was part of an animal
killed out of his own herd, by a ranch
man west of Pierre. A large roast
was sent to the President and other
portions were sent to people all over
the country as Christmas presents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Farm for Sale.

This farm, situated in the town of
Waldwick, one mile south of Jones'
dale, containing 237 acres; has good
house and barn; plenty of running
water; 81 acres of meadow land; $50
acres under cultivation; balance tim
Der and pasture. For further par
ticulars inquire of the undersigned on
the premises. D. F. MURPHY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body some
times needs powerful, drastic, pur-
gative pill has been exploded; for
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which are
perfectly harmless, gently stimulate
liver aud bowels to expel poisonous
matter, cleanse the system and abso-
lutely cure Constipation and Sick
Headache. Only 25c at w. H. Pri-
deaux's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Sold for 500 per Acre.

Platteville Journal: Ben Carr has
sold his farm, consisting of IS acres,
just east of the village of Cuba City,
to Herman Bassan, of that place, for
$500, just 800 per acre. There is
no prospect that the village will ever
spread in that direction and the land
has no value except as "a farm.
These facts considered, the price
seems to be a stiff one.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
DIR. Frank M. CrOnin.

dropped dead in his Office at Lancas-
ter at O'Clock on Thursday morning,
Dec. %. He had treated patient in
his private Office and dropped dead
just after the patient left and while
DR.. Godfrey was waiting in the front
Office for him to 60 into the country
for consultation DR.. Godfrey heard
him fall and going to him found that
life was extinct. DR.. CrOnin was 80
years of age. He was a son Of the
late DR.. Edward Cronin, and both
father and son were widely known
through southwest Wisconsin. They
resided in Mineral Point for some
time.
Sore and swollen joints, sharp,
shooting pains, torturing muscles, no
rest, no sleep. That means rheuma-
tism. 1t is a stubborn disease to
fight, but Chamberlain Pain Balm
has conquered it thousands of times.
1t will do so whenever the opportun-
ity is offered. Try it. One application
relieves the pain. For sale by Wv
ian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Ordered Cattle Killed.

Platteville Witness: Simmons
Bros, of Hazel Green, have had
fourteen out of a herd of twenty-six
cattle killed by order of the assistant
veterinary surgeon, because they
were found to have had tuberculosis.
The Cuba City News says that milk
had been sold to the creamery all
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
1t GirdleS the Globe

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, as the best in the world, ex-
tends round the earth. It's the one
perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Bruis-
es, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers,
Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin
Eruptions. Only infalIible Pile cure.
25c a box at w. H. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
IOhn Bunker

prominent farmer who resided near
Rldgeway, died at his home on Mon
day. Mr.. Brunker was about forty
years old and bachelor. He was
buried Thursday at the Catholic Gem
etery. Rev. O'Relly officiated. De-
ceased was a highly respected citizen,
and an honest and industrious man.
DOdgeviIle Sun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
La Grippe

coughs often continue for months.
and sometimes lead to fatal results
after the patient is supposed to have
passed the danger point. Foley S
Honey and Tar affords positive pro-
lection and security for these Coughs.
ViVian's Pharmacy,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
A Telephone Center.

Southwest Wisconsin: Linden is
now connected with the Welsh Settle
ment by telephone. 1t may not be
generally known that Powell, in the
Settlement, is the point at which six
lines converge, making it the I'd
telephone center in the county. From
thence lines reach out to Mineral
Point, Belmont, Rewey and Linden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

Mary had a little lamb, it followed
her to church, and there it stood
around outside like an owl upon
perch. Why don't the little lamb
come in? The watchful people cried.
Why Mary told the little thing to wait
for her out side. So you, each gentle
maiden, may one and all still find :,
some sheep head waiting near the
door, if you admire that ind.-Ex.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

n. Jackson, Danville, Ill, writes:
My daughter had a severe attack of
la grippe and terrible cough settled
on her lungs. We tried a great many
remedies without giving relief. She
tried Foley's Honey and Tar which
cured her. She has never been trou-
bled with a cough since" Vivian's
Pharmacy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

Cut this out and take it to Vivian's
Pharmacy and get free sample of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets, the best physic. They also
cure disorders of the stomach, bill
iOusness, and headache.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
fund the money on fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to
cure your cold. We also guarantee a
twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
w. II. PRIDEAUX.
VIVIAN'S PHARMACY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
The New Road in Moscow

by wilson Baker and and Peter Swig-
gums farms has been accepted by the
town board of that township. This is
very cOmmendable act on the part
of that body for the road is a great
convenience to a large number of resi-
dents in Moscow, Perry and York
Blade.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
You

should know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is absolutely the best for all dis
eases of the throat and lungs. Dealers
are authorized to guarantee it to give
satisfaction. Vivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Light FINGERED Gentry.

Platteville Witness: Petty pilfering
is going on to a certain extent around
this city. E. Barnes had sack of
corn taken from his farm at the north
city limits a few days ago. The loss
amounts to nothing compared with the
knowledge that one can hardly feel
safe unless everything is under lock
and kew.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
For Pneumonia.

DR.. c. ]. Bishop, Agnew, Mich. :,
says: II have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia with good results in every
case" Beware of substitutes Wv
ian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

Chapped hands, cracked lips, and
roughness of the skin cured quickly
by Banner Salve, the most healing
ointment in the world. Vivian's
Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02
Died While Eating Dinner.

SilaS Ward, an aged citizen of
Platteville, died suddenly at his home
Tuesday while eating dinner. He had
held several city offices and was vet
eran of the rebellion. A wife, two
sons and a daughter survive him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-02

At the Oratorical contest of the Lam
caster high school seniors for the J.
T. Mills prize there were twelve con-
testants. Miss Mabel Vincent won
first prize. Her subject was: "Plu-
tocracy, or the Greed of Gold"