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Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
Bills In Congress.

The words has introduced a bill in
congress" applied to Il senator or rep
resentative, usually sound much larger
than their ordinary meaning warrants.
In order properly to estimate the value
OF the introduction of a bill one must
remember that of $4,000 or $4,000 meas
ures introduced a few hundred only
are passed. AS for proposed amend
ments to the constitution, the infant
mortality among them is appalling.
Each new congress sees a score or
more of proposals for a sixteenth
amendment to the constitution" We
shall doubtless some time have such a
thing, yet three amendments, all of
which were consequences of a great
civil war represent the only changes
made in the constitution since the pres
idency of Thomas Jefferson. Youths
Companion.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26

dred where it was given fair and faith
full trial. By that record you have only
two chances in a hundred of failure and
ninety-eight chances of being restored
to perfect health. 1t is worth trying.
Abram Freer, Esq, of Rockbridge, Greene Co.,
Ill, writes: "My wife had a severe attack of
pleurisy and lung trouble; the doctors gave her
up to die She commenced taking DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery and she began to
improve from the first dose. By the time she
had taken eight or ten bottles she was cured,
and II was the cause of a large amount being
sold here. think the Golden Medical Dis
covery' is the best medicine in the world for
lung trouble"
FREE. DIR. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser containing over thou
sand large pages is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of mailing only.
Send ri one-cent stamps for the book in
paper covers, or 81 stamps for the cloth
bound volume. Address DIR. r. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
FROM WEALTH TO POVERTY.
Pathetic Ending of Useful Life's Career
At Laurel

Al LduTei
A despatch from Laurel dated Mon
day of last week says: Jesse Long,
80 years old, once one of Delaware's s
most wealthy and influential men, is
dead and friends are soliciting con-
tributions to save his from being buried
in the papuers' field.
Mr.. Long served severel terms as
mayor of Laurel and served the State
as auditor and justice, besides holding
other offices of trust Reverses, coupled
with the dishonesty of son, reduced
him to poverty and the last years of
his life were sadly spent in an old mans
home, which was provided by the con-
tributions of friends. Mr.. Long was
a local preacher and on many occasions
said his misfortunes were sent upon
him because he refused to obey the
command to enter the active ministry.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR PEACHES.
Present Cold Weather is Very Beneficial tC
the Buds, and Big Yield is Predicted.

the Buds, and Big Yield is Predicted.
Should the present cold weather con-
tlnue for few weeks, the down State
newspaper correspondents who about
this time of the year get i'll their fine
work reporting the destruction of
peach crops, will receive their death
blow.
The present weather is HI ally bene-
fetal to peaches, and already growers
are predicting a big yield.
United States Marshall John Cannon
Short, Says he anticipates big yield
the coming season, unless the weather
suddenl y becomes warmer, and is fol-
lowed by freezing spells during April
or May. The continued cold weather
has kept the buds back, and as sap in
the trees is yet low, they have not be-
gun to swell.
During past seasons when the crops
were killed, in some instances the
trees were in blossom during the lat
ter part of February. Should the
weather become warmer Immediately
and remain so, the trees would not be
in blossom until the middle or latter
part of March.
Orchards are reported to be in 6
healthy condition, aud in case the croE
is not killed, the yield will be more
than ordinarily large.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
APPEAL FOR AN EXTRA SESSION.
Governor Hum is Told That One Senator May
Be Elected If tie Acts Promptly.


Be Elected ii tie Acts Promptly.
During his recent visit in Whining
ton Governor HUM had quiet talks
with local leaders on the political sit
uation, says the Philadelphia Record.
Some wished the Governor to call an
extra session of the Legislature and
use his influence to have at least one
of the Senatorial vacancies filled. 1t
is urged upon him that should the Re-
publicans be defeated at the coming
election they will hold him partly res
ponslble for it for not using more Wig
Orous efforts to bring about peace.
Those in favor of this plan say that,
with only one vacancy to be filed by
the next Legislature, the Democrats
would become badly divided and the
Republicans would have an easy vic.
tory.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
THE CHARLESTON EXPOSITION.
REDUCED RATES VIA THE PENNsYLvA-
MA RAILROAD.

During the continuance of the South
Caroline Interstate and West Indian
Exposition, to be held at Charleston
S. c., from December 1 to June 1, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets to Charleston and
return from all points ON its line at
reduced rates. These tickets, will be
sold daily from November 80 to May
81, and will be of two descriptions
Season tickets, bearing a final limit OF
June 3, 1902, and eleven-day tickets,
good to return within eleven days,
including date of sale, but not good
after June 8, 1902. These tickets will
not be good to stop off en- route. Fol
rates and further particulars apply tc
Ticket Agents.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26

once chop eless S
cases " given up by
doctors, and who
were perfectly and
permanently cured
by the use of DIR.
Pierce's Gold e n
Medical Discovery.
Nothing is more
sure TIL a II tn at
thousands of men
and women with
diseased lun gs,
obstinate coughs,
hemorrhage, efna-
citation and night
sweats, have been
restored to perfect
health by the use
of the e Discov-
cry" Will it cure
you?
1t has cured in
ninety-eight cases
out of every hun
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
JOHN LYNNS FINE HAS BEEN PAID.
State Receives the Suu Of $4,000 From Messrs
Bird and SanbOrn, His Attorneys.

Attorney General Ward last week
received from Andrew E. Sanborn,
representing John Lynn, the $4,000
fine imposed upon Mr.. Lynn by Cen
eral Sessions Court for obtaining
county money under false pretenses.
Mr.. Lynn already had paid the costs
in the case. These amounted to al
most $500. Mr.. Ward will now nolle
PROSE- the ten indictments pending
against Mr.. Lynn.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
Bucklen,s Arnlca saIve

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve, To-
ton, ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns,
Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers,
letter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Chapped Hands, Skin Eruptions; In
fallible for Piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only CSC at Benton n. Weldon's, Smyr-
ma: j. S. & w. Lattomus', Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
H-N~i-" Cf II star.

"M0G&l,l." said the facctioUs boarder
this turkey reminds me of Il steadily
waning dramatic star
We'll" saId the landlady. Il suppose
you want somebody to ask you why"
Because" said the facetious board
er, lit CONES on in smaller and ye
smaller parts. ."-CleveIand Plain Deal
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
A ReaI Nice RuII.

In a Dublin paper some time since
was a biographical notice of Robes.
pierre which concluded as follows
This extraordinary man left no chill.
dren behind him except one brother,
who was killed at the same time"
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
HOPELESS CASES.

When the doctor leaves and says the
case is hopeless, what remains to be
done? Nothing, if the doctors word is
final. Much, if you will listen to the
statements of men and women who were
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
MISS A. II. 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, 1902-09-04

A story was told at a recent dinner
OF a New York literary club which
goes back to the time when a certain
famous man was governor of Massa-
chuSetts. The tale sounds like q re
vival OF newspaper yarn contem-
poraneous with its hero. At any rate,
il is worth telling
Along a country road in the north
OF Maine plodded a French Canadian
with n trained bear, making his way
TO Il county fair. At a crossroad he
met a long whiske-ed yankee driving
a mule. They nodded to each other
and were continuing on their ways,
when suddenly the Frenchman pricked
up his ears.
"Glong there. Napoleon the farm
er drawled to the mule.
The Frenchman stopped short and
listened again.
cit up, Napoleon" called the yam
kee.
Il say. ma fren." called the Cana.
dian, bringing his bear to a halt, what
for you call re zhackass Napoleon
That's his name" replied the farm
err indifferently.
well, he is no name for a zhac csass.
Napoleon was a great general"
SOS my mule" replied the other.
good naturedly. "Geddap. Napoleon.
The Frenchman lost patience. Look
'ere, ma fren'," he said, you call Eat
zhackass Napoleon vance more time,
1 tell you wat do. You see Eat black
bear? Wall. | poke his one eye out
an call him Ban Butler. ."-Youth's $
Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
Good Farm for Sale.

I offer for sale my farm OF ll5
acres-75 under cultivation, and 40 in
pasture situated In the town OF
Mineral Point, and one-half miles
east Of the city on the Waldwick road
Good house, barn, sheds, windmill,
we'll, and other things usually found
on a we'll equipped place. For terms
and price apply to owner.
VIM. Friday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
A Good Home for Sale.

The Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency has now on its list a very
desirable place containing four good
lots and good buildings. II Is sltua
ted In the northwest part Of the city
and is fine place for a man who
wants land 70 work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency.

Good six room house and and one
half acres Of very fine land In south part Of
the city: good new barn that will hold four
horses, COW. two buggies, and three tons OF
hay; deep well and new pump This is IN
every way very desirable place, and will
DO sold at bargain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04

FAl nd q hi " n n Al on
loAiN' "i> '"'i'"i' ~ '''N''' ilo'
Sims, Engels.
N,; - L.. ,,,,.. ,,,,.;,,,.
Minutes OF last regular meeting
read and approved.
0'1 CIV "Pe'
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and on motion
were allowed.
John Jeuck. treasurer. mo. salary IS 90
\, HdaErtert Ar assessor me salary q i20 %
Ed Brown, clerk, .,,o 1875
RTben Libby y days at l5O 81 90
W q Hos ken 412 at cemetery 675
Electric Light co, streets i66 &C. hall rs,
r. pumping 5000 , 225d
John Darcy special police nights a 200 400
J0hn Connaughton 600
Walter Harris 3 600
John Brewer 500
Mm Wrench 5days 800
n n > : Burns Burns 60
I 3 smith 500
John Graham 500
Nm Saunders Is days a 90 21O
las Jeweil M Il 70
John Schmidt is q 50
Ernest Riedel Y 80 20
Frank Waldhouse n day a 30 rs
Antoine Molitor M days a 50 2725
Cbriston6er H 6 Chinns 1@S@ @
job John p Manly 20 ,,l " iSS5
Michael Schmidt2 500
John i1 Lynch I days a 800, team q 90
4ns 4asrr ThhiIiPS p;IIiSS S1p i950 10 90
4daysa 50 500
Thos Collins = Day 300 10
Isaac ou'heFs dsvs ,t 95 man and borse y ~
MN Mm MGlit9r q naEI 81 days at / 50 525
Samuel Wearing 81 " i275
:, JoiseRh - MAJ Manly days "a SoO team iSW
Llewellyn Dunn " less one poll tax 50
W,sIte5 s,steI5 harris harris ~ days u 70
Joseph Manly 51a a 2 25 man and horse u 8s
as as f. fharaeIi Il ~ Ia DAYS @ a 5o no,,+ q
Chas FRY Fry day at SO O"' '''' 50
Ghas Bur. hardt day team 800
Simon Lanyon days a so engineer "a 50
Floe lEenRng Rr6. PnFring hrr n0g and c.ho - %
NJ burns Jsnitor '' ii Is
l'inden Hdn 8 city & DTay drayinG Apr to Sept 5s55
The tribune printing iS 90
s5 etar TeRReerny prnkng m toT august
Austin and Western Co crusher. fixtures 1225 90
Report OF Treasurer Jeuck accepted
and ordered placed on file.
~ o,ion :, A,aou po,ho,I,
~" n'o'ion u 0iNo' man e'iii"'''
lu"He necessary ohause' ~ ""Ve' '"
bic In Water alley near Minor dam.
The following persons were appoin-
ted by the Mayor to act on boards OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
Nursery Stock.
Mineral Point. Wisconsin.
Rooms In GrRber's Block.

James Weber OF this city is can
vassing for the sale OF nursery stock
from the old reliable nursery OF l.. l..
May IL Co., OF St. Paul. He will be
pleased TO receive your order.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Sept. !, 1902
Letters addressed as follows remain
at the Mineral Point post
oiIice:
Jamina Davis; Roland T.. Jones;
NJ. McConlogue.
In calling for the above, please say
Advertised. /" N. T. Martin, L. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04

Mineral Point. Wisconsin.

THOMAS QUIRK, PROPRIETOR
Having purchased the American
Steam Laundry, am prepared TO do
all kinds OF laundry work In a FIRST
class manner. The Laundry Is fully
equipped with all necessary modern
machinery. Laundry called for aud
delivered
Phone 90. Fountain street, two
doors west OF Commerce.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
Stone and Sand.

/ am prepared TO furnish stone and
sand, either at the quarry or de-
livered. E. J. Minor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
THE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Held on Tues
day Evening, Sept. ,.

Mineral Point, Wis, Sept. ,, 1907
A regular meeting of the Common
Council was this day held in the
Council chamber, Present, Mayor
b. I. Prideaux, and Aldermen PEN
hallegon, Kane, Ellery, Day, Weiden-
feller and Tamblyn; absent, Aldermen
Sims, Engels.
Minutes of last regular meeting
read and approved.
The following bills We're audited by
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-09-04
Malta Biscuit.

They are refreshing, and when
the children want n lunch, give
them Malta Biscuit. They make
bone and Muscle.
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19

mained there ever since. 1t is sup
posed that his trouble with the Bull
gaTian officials began at that time,
and that he found it impossible to
maintain relations with them. Until
a full report of Bulgaria's action is
received from Minister Leishman by
mail the state department will prob
ally do nothing in the matter 1t is
likely, however, that Bulgaria's at
titude will have an important bear
ing on the determination by the
United States of the question of re-
sponsibility for Miss Stones abduc-
tion.
Minister Leishman is now engaged
in conducting an inquiry into the
circums tances of the abduction and
the subsequent ransom negotiations,
with a view of ascertaining whether
Turkey or Bulgaria was in any meas
ure responsible for the indignity of
fered to an American citizen or for
causing the numerous DELAYS in the
accomplishment of the attempts of
American agents. including Mr.. Dick
insOn, to bring about Miss Stones re-
lease. The abduction took place on
Bulgarian territory. Mr.. Dickinson's
explanation of his difficulties with
the Bulgarian officials is awaited
with interest. and any accusations he
may make will be given careful con-
sideration. Should any claim for in
demnity be made against Bulgaria,
il will not be less in amount than the
ransom paid, $72, 900, for Miss Stones
release.
Mr.. Dickinson was appointed con-
sui general at Constantinople by
President Mckinley September II,
1897. On April "a, 1901. he was ap-
pointed diplomatic agent at Sofia, his
commission dating from July l of
that year. He still maintains his con-
sular position, the salary of which is
$4,000.
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19
PERSONA NON GRATA
Diplomatic Agent Dickinson Ousted
by Bulgarian Cabinet.
Government at Sofia PeremptOrily
Refuses 10 Recognize American
RePresentative-Ac Due
TO Stone Case.

Charles NJ. Dickinson, of New York.
United States diplomatic agent at
Sofia, Bulgaria, has been declared
persona non grata by the Bulgarian
government on account of his atti-
tude in the case of Miss Ellen NJ.
Stone, the American missionary who
was abducted by Macedonian politi-
cal and religious enthusiasts. Mr..
Dickinson is now in COnstantinopIe.
In view of the declaration of Bull
garia, this government is obliged to
consider his position at Sofia as va
cant. and he will not return there.
The news Of Mr.. DickinsOn's dis
missai was received at the state de-
partment from John G. \. Leishman,
United States minister to Turkey,
who sent a brief telegram saying
that the Bulgarian government had
declined to recognize Mr.. Dickinson.
The only explanation of this action
given by Minister Leishman was that
1t was based on dissatisfaction with
Mr.. DickinSOn's conduct last fall"
This unquestionably refers to the ac-
tivity shown by Mr. Dickinson at
Sofia in seeking to secure the release
from captivity of Miss Stone and her
native companion, Nine. Tsilka,
whose husband, a minister, was re
Gently arrested by the Bulgarian au-
thorities for completely in the alb
ductiOn of the two women.
Mr.. Dickinson, it is understood. be-
lieved that the Bulgarian authorities
had been responsible, through neg
lect, for the kidnapping of Miss Stone,
and he was of the opinion also that
they interfered with his efforts to
secure her release.
In the midst Of the negotiations be-
tween the abductors and Mr.. DicIlin-
son for Miss Stones ransom, he left
Sofia for Constantinople, and has re-
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19

In the spirit world. the duties of cler-
gyman being assumed by the spirit Of
a Mrs. Wilson, who officiated through
the organism of medium, she con-
Quoting the ceremony as a minister
would, only in different words.
Mr.. Comstock is now engaged in the
work of naturalization and trumpet
bearing around the room and singing
hymns by a concentration of spirit
forces.
Nearer, My God, to Thee" was sung
at the ceremony, while the medium was
entranced. Mr.. Comstock was an
Englishman by birth, and a chemist,
and his spirit bride says that this is
why he is a fine subject for materiai-
zation. chemists being particularly
susceptible to that work through good
mediums. The band of spirits that
guard the bride have taken Mr.. Com
stock in and will form a spirit lodge,
controlling the movements of the new
ly welded pair. In her picture Mrs.
Comstock wears her bridal gown.
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19

it up to a beam in the slaughter house
and prepare it for market.
He was filled with his ambition to
emulate his father, and energeticalIy
lassooed his little brother. When the
moose tigbtened about his neck the
little chap trudged submissively along
behind his captor until the slaughter
house was reached.
Then the elder brother took a small
iron bar and dealt his captive a blow
that knocked him senseless. Then he
fastened the rope around his ankles
and hoisted him up by means of a
windlass. \ few moments later he ap-
peared in the kitchen where his moth
er was at work.
Gimme the knife" he said, cause
the COW is killed, and I'm goin' to skin
i'm"
The mother accompanied the boy to
the slaughter house to see what he
meant. and was Mortified when he
showed her, with much satisfaction,
what he called the cow.
She lowered the little boy to the
floor apparently lifeless. She worked
over him two hours assisted by a ply
sician, and at the expiration of that
time consciousness returned. The boys
injuries will not prove fatal, but the
amateur butcher is much disgusted
with the interference with his play.
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19
SPIRITUAL WEDDING.
BuxOm Widow OF Middle Age Be-
comes the Devoted Wife of a
GhOstIy bridegroom.

Detroit, Mich, has been greatly
stirred up in spiritualistic circles by
;he recent solemnization of wedding
ceremony which is one of the most re-
narkabIe and unique of modern times.
1t was the marriage of Mrs. Sarah Will
iams, a middle-aged and attractive
widow, to the spirit of Theodore Com
stock, Michigan miller, who has been
dead a number Of years. The courtship
and wedding has ben conducted under
the direction Of a band of guardian
spirits numbering ten, and the cere-
mOny was performed at the same time
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19
COOL IN EMERGENCY.
william Had His own Way for a
Time, But Then the Worm,
His Wife, Turned.

\ gentleman, whose hobby was
studying the mental equipOise of the
brain, always maintained that one need
never get fiustered in the presence Of
danger, provided he will deliberate
and do things in the ordinary manner.
BY this means both life and property
could be saved.
One night he and his wife were
awakened in their hotel by the alarm
gong and the cry of Fire." He arose
and besought his wife to be calm and
considerate. and to dress as usual, neg
lecting no part of her everyday habit
of procedure. Silently the poor,
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19
Immense Power of Frost. .

A notable quarrying feat has Just
been accomplished at the Rubislaw
granite quarTies, Aberdeen. \ large
stone had been drilled ready for
splitting, when the thought struck
the foreman that nature might aid
in the object 10 be attained, the idea
being suggested by the severe frost
which prevailed Water was poured
into each of the drill holes, and it
was found after a coUnle of days
that the block Of granite had COM
pIetely burst open. An idea of the
immense power of frost viii be
gathered when It is stated that the
stone thus detached has a weight Of
ak tons.
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19
THAT'S TRUE, WILLIAM %.

frightened woman hurried on her
clothes and gathered the loose articles
of their wardrobe into a valise, while
her husband carefully adjusted his
cravat and brushed his coat. Then he
scolded his wife for not noticing the
tooth brushes. These, together with
his shaving pad, he packed away in
bag, and, taking it in one hand, with
the other he led his wife down the
staircase into the street, where they
were greeted by the cheers Of the
crowd.
Now. Mary" he remarked, you
see. owing TO my theory and presence
of mind, here we are safe and sound.
and YOU have not forgotten a single
thing"
That's true, William" she replied,
but since the fire is out l would sug-
gest that you 60 back and put on your
Transfers "
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19
WILL HEAD A CHURCH.
SAAnuei FAIIo"s of Chicago, Chosen
Presiding bishop of Reformed
Episcopal Denomination

Bishop FallOws has won for himself
the title of soldier, educator, orator,
author, preacher and humanitarian.
In the church he is Rt. Rev. Samuel
FalIows, d. D., Ii. d., bishop of the
missionary district of the west and
northwest of the Reformed Episcopal
church. Samuel Fallows worked him
self through the University of Wiscon-
sin, graduating as valedictorian with
the class of 1859. He was Immediately
elected vice president of Gainesville
university, in which office he served
two years.
He then entered the Methodist min
istry at Oshkosh, Wis. When the civil
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19
BOY PLAYED BUTCHER.
Knocked His Little Brother in the
Head and Was Preparing TO
Skin Him Alive.

Playing the role of cow because his
Eix-year-old brother, ambitious to ''be
a butcher like papa" told him to, al
most cost the life of the four-year-old
son of Charles Haners, of Marshland.
near Goshen, n. Y. When found he was
unconscious, strung by the heels
alongside a recently slaughtered an
lmaI' and just about to be skinned bv
the enthusiastic young workman, who
had asked his mother for a knife.
The boy had been a wonderful OBJ
server of his fathers methods. He
had often watched him throw a rope
over the beef, knock it senseIess, string
The Washington bee., 1902-04-19
King Revives Snun Habit.

King Edward has set the custom of
snuff-talling, which as a result prom
ises to be revived generally. At the
Marlborough house dinners a Geor-
gian silver snuff box, once used by
the prince regent, is handed 10 his
majesty at the beginning of dessert
while the ladies are still at the table.
The king helps himself literally,
Iharing his pinches with favored
guests.