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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-05-23
Farmers' Institutes.

The county board Of farmers in
stitute managers will meet at the
county commissioners office on the
second Tuesday of June to arrange
for the place where institutes are to
be held this season. All of our peo-
pie who desire institutes ought to
attend this meeting and present
their claims. This board is compos-
ed of the local members of the state
board Of agriculture and one repre-
sentative from each county agricul.
tural society, the Pomona Grange
and County Alliance. If you find
you cannot attend this meeting ad-
dress letter with your request to
Chairman of Board Of Institute
Managers, care Of County Commls-
sioners.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-05-23

Ex-senator Manderson of Nebraska
appeared before Senator Platts COM
mittee this week and offered the first
important testimony derogatory to
Cuban reciprocity. He claimed,
among other things, that there had
started a flow Of emigration from
Iowa and Nebraska to the cheap
lands Of Manitoba which flow could
be efiectually stopped by encourage
ment 10 the beet sugar industry, but
that the passage Of the proposed
bill would seriously augment that
immigration. II. G. Leavltt, also Of
Nebraska, testified against the bill
which, he claimed, was entirely in
the interests Of the sugar trust. It
is probable that II, at a reasonably
early date, Senator Platt finds that
he has q sufficiently strong following
in the senate to pass a straight Cuban
reciprocity bin such a measure will
be reported and passed, but until the
senator 50 decides the bill viii remain
''in committee
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-05-23
Woman Suffrage in idaho.

Governor Hunt of idaho says re-
garding the workings Of woman suf-
frage in that state;
"It gives me pleasure to say briefly
that the extension Of franchise to the
women Of Idaho has positively puri-
fed its politics. It has compelled
not only state conventions, but more
particularly county conventions, of
both parties, to select the cleanest
and best material for public Office.
Many conventions in this state have
turned down their strongest local
politicians for the simple reason that
their moral habits were such that the
women would unite against them,
regardless Of politics. II has taken
politics out Of the saloon to a great
extent, and has elevated it, especially
local politics, to higher plane. Ev-
cry woman is interested in good gov
ernment, in good officers, in the ut
most economy Of administration and
a low rate Of taxation.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-05-23

+ ment of 90 many naval institutions
at Newport and asked sarcastically
II the duties Of the officers assigned
to these institutions did not take
them there chiefly during the sum-
ner season. He said that the great
danger Of our navy, in his estimation
was the fact that, Of the 200 officers,
one-third were assigned to shore duty.
It Is probable that a caucus will be
called for tomorrow or Wednesday
night for the purpose Of considering
the advisabihty of passing the Fow-
Ter banking and currency bill. 1t is
appreciated that it will be impossible
to pass the measure in the senate at
this session as the time for so doing
is now SO limited but Representative
Fowler believes that IL would be an
evidence Of good faith for the house
10 pass II at this session with a view
to early action of the senate at the
next session. The bill is most com
pllcated and requires careful study
to assinilate its different provisions.
Tersely put, it provides for the trans
fer of the responsibility of maintain
ing the commercial reserve from the
the government to the banks Of the
country and places on the banks the
duty Of furnishing gold for export.
Il also provides for an elastic cur
rency and for the retirement Of the
greenbacks. Mr.. Fowler tells me
that, in response to the million copies
of the report on the bill which he has
sent broadcast throughout the coun-
try, he has received 100000 replies
commencing the measure.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-05-23

The passage by the senate on
Thursday Of the bill providing for
the erection Of a union railway station
in Washington was serious disap-
pointment to Senator Hansbrough
who had conceived and formulated a
substitute which provided for the
erection Of the new station by the
government with a view to renting
its use to the railroads. As the
measure passed carries a considerable
appropriation of public funds the
senator from North Dakota believed
the government should retain its
ownership and his proposition at
tfacted much favorable comment
from the residents Of the District of
Columbia but so much time and labor
had already been spent on the bill
which eventually passed by the COM
mittee on the District of Columbia
that the senator's municipal owner
ship" idea was rejected.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-05-23

When you wake up with a bad
taste in your mouth you may know
that You need dose Of Chamber
lain's stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse your stomach, i'm.
prove your appetite and make you
feel like a new man. They are easy
20 take, being sugar coated, and
pleasant in effect For sale by A.
W Balch g. Son. Matamoras. all
drug and general stores IN Pike
county
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-05-23

American fence plain and barbed
wire at w. g. g Mltohel's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
A Silly Notion

Editor L. B. Howery, in The Oar
lington Democrat: We have uot been
in the newspaper business long; but
even a brief experience has taught us
the injustice of indiscriminate praise.
1t is an injustice to merit II medi-
ocrity be praised. 1t mis'sads the
public and creates false idea OF
things. The notion that every speech,
sermon and other entertainment,
every number in lecture course,
every picnic and everything else and
everybody who is mentioned should
be referred to In complimentary terms
whether deserving or not, Is silly. In
such case the public has no means OF
distinguishing between good and bad, i,
except those who have some other
source Of information.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
Prospecting i'm the Northwest.

A copy of The Evening Capital, OF
Boise, Idaho, is before us. 1t con-
tains a write-up of the Meridian
creamery, which it says is the most
complete creamery in the state OF
Idaho. Mr.. Loren Biddick, formerly
of this place, is the manager, and The
Capital says of him:
"He is a thoroughly practical man
having devoted years of study to the
business, and graduate of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, and has taken
postgraduate course at Aimes.
His long experience enables him to
keep pace with the constant demand
for this improved service, and every
new idea relative to dairies which has
the stamp of merit is quickly adopted
by this enterprising firm. The amount
of business transacted is shown by
the fact that the creamery has over
100 patrons within a radius OF ton
miles that bring in 10000 pounds OF
milk daily. Some of them bring is as
high as 800 pounds each.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
Bids

for the Ceuter-deld and Amphitheatre
privileges at the Mineral Point Fair
will be received on or before July -.
The society reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids if not satisfac-
tory. F, c. Ludden, Secretary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
STATE CROP REPORT.

We are in receipt of the Wisconsin
State Crop Report issued by the state
Board of Agriculture. The report
says:
A heavy crop of winter grains is
now practically assured; and spring
wheat is also very promising.
Central and northern Wisconsin
have an exceptionally heavy tame
hay crop, that is now ready for the
mower.
In southern Wisconsin there is little
clover, June grass and timothy being
the prevailing grasses. Pastures are
universally reported 10 excellent con
dition, and live stock is thriving
finely.
Potatoes are generally reported in
average condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
The Mineral Point Country Club

is to improve its already fine grounds
by laying out good tennis court,
which will be kept in order. On some
day of next week golf and tennis
tournament will be held, at which
seats and shelter will be provided for
onlookers. Apparently some of our
townspeople choose to think this club
an exclusive affair, for the fact has
frequently been announced that it is
open to everyone. Also the yearly
fee of ten dollars $4,000 for family
membership, and five dollars (5.OO)
for single membership has been
called high, but the fact is, that nc
similar club in che state has a small
er fee, and the expenses are neces-
sarily large. The seven link golt
course is a good one and any one
once getting interested in the game
would consider the pleasure worth the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
A Basket Picnic

was enjoyed on July 4, at the home Of
William Hartford Of the town Of Min.
eral Point. About one hundred
neighbors and friends were present 20
participate In the occasion. Dinner
was partaken OF under the trees, and
were served throughout
the day. A game Of base bali be-
tween a oine composed Of married
men and nine OF single men was
played and proved an exciting con
test. The score stood q TO y in
favor Of the married men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
Mr.. Hugh Cork,

Of Pennsylvania, and who is secre-
tary OF the Sabbath School Union,
visited with his brother Fred. l.. Cork
aud family in this city. Mr.. Cork
gave fine addresses 10 the r. NJ.
Church last Sabbath, Mr.. Cork Is
an eloquent speaker and delighted his
audience. He was raised In the +. NJ
Sabbath school Of this city, and has
since worked his way into the front
ranks OF the nations Sabbath school
workers. His plan Of personally vis-
iting the homes Of the people has
proved wonderful success, and Is
resulting in great ingathering to the
church and school. Come again, Mr..
Cork.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
Notice.

Individuals visiting Gracolaud Gem
etery will confer favor upon the
direction II they will kindly see that
dogs do not follow them ON the
grounds. Dogs have done consider
able damage to lots flower beds OF
late and 1t is thought much OF il can
be svoided in visitors will exercise a
little care but better sttl leave the
dogs at home,
Il. j. Penhallegon, Jr,, Sec.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
FIRST AND BEST.
Mineral Point Fair
August 10, 20, II = %.

J. H. Nattrass, superintendent of
schools of Lafayette county, has for
the past year contributed articles
under the heading "Our Schools to
The Democrat and The Republican
Journal of Darlington, The Shulls-
burg Pick and Cad and The Benton
Advocate. These articles appeared
weekly, and dealt with matters of edu-
cational Importance. The subjects
were we'll selected and much thought
bestowed upon them. Mr.. Nattrass
says that he is not quite sure that any
great good has resulted from the
efforts put forth, but the task has
been a pleasant one. He continues as
follows;
. "We realize that we have failed to
arouse any discussion, through the
press, of any Of the problems relating
to our schools, and this we regret,
We are sure not all our readers have
been in sympathy with the ideas eX-
pressed from time to time but perhaps
silence has been thought TO oe the
most effective answer to statements
and arguments advanced.
"We are very sure the county press
ought to be a powerful agent for in
creasing the interest and intelligence
Of the people along educational lines.
When editors are willing to publish
contributions, responsibility comes to
the people to not only make these
papers newsy but effective in mould
ing public opinion to demand better
things in educational, political and
social life"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
Mrs. Mary Ann Austin

died on Monday afternoon, July I, at
the home Of her daughter Mrs. Henry
Roether, in the town Of Mineral
Point, in the S0th year Of her age.
She sustained severe injuries from a
fall about a year ago, from which she
never fully recovered. The funeral
took place on Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. John Hardcastle officiating In
terment 10 Graceland
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10

EoR sALE-A Jersey helter-yearllng.
II Robert 81. CraW ford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
WANTS.

nor SALE-a second hand covered buggy.
It Inquire at The Democrat Office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
Good Meals During the Fair.

The ladies Of the L. Nj. Church
have secured the Dining Hall priv
ilego at the Mineral Point Fair.
Everybody can be sure OF getting
drstclass meal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
The balance of our line of
EVZJylSli81l
Underwear
The balance of our line of

must go. We are willing to say
"Good bye" to it at prices that will
certainly please our customers.
The line has been well bought, and
at regular prices is as cheap as
Especial sale" underwear is in other
stores. Therefore, when we take off
our profit the values should attract
attention. II you need anything in
Muslin Underwear it will pay you to
read this list.
S1.0O m'lin night gowns red d to 79c
S1,5O " " " " 81 90
And so on through the entire line
at the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-07-10
Lunches

served In satisfactory manner, and
on very shor notice, at the restaurant
Of John NJ. Peter, High street.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-22
0. B.Prickett,
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Menace of Dranerie..

1.-THE crusade against the tendency Of
the modern ~housekeeper to swathe her
windows and doors in draperies has
not half been preached" said q sani-
tary expert the other day. II go into
houses, many Of them, and into small,
fats where a triple layer of curtains
shuts out air and sunlight from the
apartment about as completely as if
the windows We're solid wall. When ]
scold, the chatelaines say: We must
have curtains and draper;es. They are
SO artistic | will conccde one set of
thin curtains ut certain windows. Of the
house. with preferably none in bed.
Dom or nurseries. II thin curtai!.s
are needed in Il bedroom for purposes
of protection, they should be of u fab.
ric than car be easily Numbered Or of
a weave OF lace shat may be kept free
from dust by light brushing and slak.
ing Il of the open window. To per.
SONS with asthmatic Or cO,lsumptiye
tendencies they are IL menace that
should not be permitted"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-22
To secure Altar or Roses.

Altar of roses and CONNECTIONS are
easily prepared. The first is secured in
small quantities thus: Select two glass
jars. II small enough t. fit into the
neck of the other; partly fill the larger
jar with fresh rose petals. and inyert
1t over the smaller. in which is placed
a piece of very fine, clean sponge which
has been soaked in olive oil. Prop up
the two in the strong sunshine until the
petals are withered, then remove and
refill with fresh. Continue with all
the petals that a he obtained. When
the rose season is over. rinse the sponge
In alcohol, and you have the essence Of
rose altar. If you have Il large quaint
ty of petals, you may squeeze out of
the. sponge the oil, which will give you
as nearly as possible the real altar. BY
diluting either extract with alcohol you
will have a f~1avoring that is exceeding
~ delicious in the icing of little cakes
baked in patty pans. Each is a bonnie
bouchee, to be served at the dessert of
q rose luncheon.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-22
FREER ONCE MORE AN INMATE
OF HOSPITAL.
BADLY KICKED BY HORSE
Loses Several Teeth ard Also Has
Ugly Wound in His
Cheek.
from Tuesdays Daily Gazette.

From Tuesdays Daily Gazette.
The jaws with which nature has
supplied Jim Freer are the source OF
never ending trouble to him, They
are always in the way when anything
is going on and invariably get the
worst of the mixup. Not long ago the
lower n was broken during an alter
cation in which Jim became engaged
with another man and he had to be
fed on soft food for several weeks
and occupy a cot in the hospital. Now
he is back there again, and once more
it is a jaw that causes him to be an
inmate of the institution.
Kicked by a Horse.
Since his discharge the first time
Freer has been employed up the val
ley as "hired hand" on one Of the
ranches. This morning he had occas
sion to come to town and rode n Of
his employers horses. When near
Flannagan's grove, about two miles
west of the city, the horse fell and
Freer lost his seat in the saddle. His
foot remained in the stirrup, however,
and he was dragged some distance,
after which the horse kicked him in
the face. His unlucky jaw was in
a direct line with the animals hoof
and the results were disastrous to
Freer.
The horse had been but recently
shod and the kick broke his upper
right jaw, besid knocking out four
teeth and also breaking his nos In
addition an ugly wound was inflicted
in the right cheek, near the corner
Of the mouth, which required a num-
Der of stitches to close it.
Fortunately for Freer a man in a
buggy happened to pass along that
way a few minutes after the accident
occurred and Freer was brought to the
city by him and DR.. Clark summon
ed. After examining the man and
ascertaining his condition the doctor
caused him to be removed to the hos
pital and attended to his injuries.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-22
TELLER RESOLUTION.
Senate Committee Directed to Make
an Investigation,

T. -H. ~ s"vSoesS0SsOus +r ~ -
Washington, April 19.-Mr. Teller
of Colorado introduced the following
resolution in the senate:
Whereas, 1t has been currently re-
ported that nearly the entire crop of
Cuban sugar has been purchased and
is now held by what is generally
known as the sugar trust which
is the principal consumer of raw sugar
in the United States, and that any
concession given to the raisers of cane
sugar in Cuba, OF any a intend
ed for their relief by admitting their
sugar at reduced rates Of duty into
the United States will only benefit the
sugar trust, and that the Cubans will
receive no real benefit from such
concession; and,
Whereas, 1t is alleged that a num-
Der of citizens of the United States
have acquired large holdings of cane
producing lands in Cubaan are now
especially urging the reduction of
duty on sugar under the claim that
such reduction will benefit the people
Of Cuba; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the committee on
relations with Cuba be directed to
make an investigation as to the truth
of the charges and to- report to the
senate, and report in addition thereto
what is the normal cost of making
sugar in the island of Cuba, and, also,
If any concession shall be made in
the way of a reduction of the duty
on sugar coming from Cuba into the
United States what concessions should
be made by the government Of Cuba,
about to be established, ON articles
produced in the United States and ex-
ported into the said island Of Cuba,
in order to make a reciprocal and
equitable arrangement as to exports
to Cuba and imports therefrom to the
United States"
The resolution was referred to the
committee on relations with Cuba,
or the suggestion of Mr.. Plat of Con-
necticut, chairman of that committee.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-22
LAinDR.

Lamps are considered q necessity in
most homes for decorative purposes if
not actually required as a means Of H.
Illumination, and housekeepers of an ar
tistic bent have their lamps made to
order and thus secure something differ
ent from the ordinary styles met with
in the shops. A bowl. jar or other speci-
men Of art pottery may be transformed
into a beautiful lamp by the addition
of a metal oil receptacle. burner and
globe frame, the supply Of chimneys
and@ globes in the lafnpshops and de-
partfpent stores making it a compare
lively easy matter to complete the out
dt. BY this method Of special selection
lamps may be secured that will har-
monte with the room furnishings. In
a den or oriental room these made to
order lamps are particularly desirable.
saA-~~
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-22
/HAs BEEN HERE BEFORE.
c/mmodore" Early Returns From
Western Part Of State.
rom Mondays Daily Gazette.

FROM Mondays Daily Gazette.
Hugh A. Early, known to every old
time as Commodore Early. was in
the city yesterday, coming here from
Butte, where he has been holding
forth for a number of years past.
Mr.. Early at one time ran a ferry
boat cross the Yellowstone at the
mouth of Tongue river. That was in
the days Of the stage coach and the
OK team, and before the Northern Pa
cifc was built through this section
Of the country. He was a regular en-
cyclopaedia for the .~tenderfoot" on
anything pertaining to the Yellow
stone region in those days, and gain
ed the title Of Commodore by rea-
o of his position on the boat which
transferred the immigrants across the
river. He was known far and wide
then and the title he gained has stuck
to him to this day.
Mr.. Early has his eye on the reser-
walton bill and with a number of
Butte friends proposes to enter his
name in the government drawing
should the measure become. a law.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-22
LAID WASTE BY FIRE.

Many Residences Burned in Kansas
City-FamiIies Destitute.
Kansas City, April 2O.-A destruc-
tive fire visited the southwestern part
of this city today, laying waste a sec
ton of dwellings almost a quarter of
a mile wide and doing damage to the
amount of $4,000. John Slime, of
Quincy, ILL.,, a spectator, was serious
ly injured by a falling piece of iron
and Edward Bennett, a fireman, was
overcome by heat.
About SO dwellings were destroyed
and 60 or more families were rem
dered homeless and destitute.
A high wind. amounting almost to a
gale, was blowing, and the flames
spread with alarming rapidity. The
burned district is bounded by Twenty
Twenty-fifth and Jarboe
streets.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-04-22
CITED TO

c. T. Thomas and Herman Witt
Charged With illegal Fencing.
From Tuesdays Daily Gazette.
Before the United States court at
Helena, G. T.. Thomas and Herman
Witt, both of this county, are cited to
appear on the charge of illegally fenc-
ing government land. The lands are
in the western part of the county.
According to the county records,
Thomas is paying taxes on 20, 900
acres of land and Witt pays on 10000
acres. The land so taxed was former
ly railroad land. This land is sup
posed to be all under fence, but in
the building of the fences it is said
a like number Of acres Of government
land has been enclosed.
The case at Helena will be watched
with a great deal Of interest, as the
outcome will decide large number of
other cases in this and adjoining coun-
ties.
For a number of years past bitter
complaint has been made against the
wholesale fencing of lands in this
part of the state. This protest has
been made by ranchmen who own
small herds and who say thatthe praE-
tice restricts them from enjoying any
of the free range privileges. Lately
the business men in the towns on the
line Of the Northern Pacific in the Vel
loWstone valley have joined in the
protest alleging that the large area
OF country fenced acts as restric-
ton to the commercial welfare of the
respective communities. The protest
has become almost general.
Montana is the last of a tier of sew
eral mountain states to take up the
question of the fencing OF public
lands. In Colorado, Wyoming and
Utah this point has been thoroughly
aired in the federal courts and in ev-
cry instance the decision of the
courts have been adverse to the par
ties building fences enclosing govern.
ment lands. &