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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
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Many Sided
King Leopold
OF Belgium

~ENERAL undertakings In which
~ he is engaged have brought the
~ name OF King Leopold of Rel.
GUM under discussion. For
small country Belgium assumes quite
n large place IN International affairs.
Ii has equipped polar expeditions
which have been successful In bring.
ing back valuable scientific data per.
tanning to the far north and the far
south Its ruler Is practically the abso-
lutte monarch of the kongo Free State,
and he Is engaged in commercial en-
tcrprlses which give him place MS n
captain Of industry as well as SOW.
ercign, The leadership In matters "
exploration which Belgium has taken
has prompted King leopold TO extend
an invitation IN It's name to the arctic
explorers OF the world To form n com.
munity OF interests, sort OF polar
trust, by means OF which the results
OF their explorations may he classified
and made known TO the world In the
most advantageous manner, Through
this plan II Is expected that arctic aud
antarctic explorers will act In concord
and receive more liberal support.
In this phase OF his character Leo
pold OF Belgium appears In the light OF
n patron of science. In others he poses
us a patron of art and literature, hut
In some departments of his activity
the king of the Bclglans appears In a
loss favorable light His fondnoss for
certain favoritcs of the theatrical
world is notorious, and he IL known TO
spend money freely In qualification OF
the whIms OF stage beauties who
chance to please his fancy, II is an
open secret Tint the conduct OF the
gray whiskcrcd monarch In the com.
pany Of these friends does not always
comport with the dignity OF his throne.
But there IL another aspect OF the
case OF King Leopold that Is even more
serious, The most shocking allegations
are made concerning his rule of tho
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Capt. d. 4. Sylvester.

Milwaukee Free Press. Jan. -
News comes from Denver Of the death
there last Saturday Of Capt Daniel r
Sylvester, former well known citizen
of Boscobel, where, before the civil
war, he was proprietor OF large
Touring mill, He raised Co K OF the
Twelfth Wisconsin infantry, CON.
manded by Gen. George T.. Bryant,
and served as its captain from Oct ~,
1861, till Nov. II, 1864. He left Wis.
consin for the west in 1882, and had
since been an active citizen in the
growth and development OF Denver.
He leaves, besides bis wife, family
OF three sons and six daughter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Common Colds are the Cause OF
Many Serious Diseases.

Physicians who have gained a
national reputation aS analysts Of the cause
OF various diseases, claim that II catching
cold could be avoided long list OF danger.
Gus ailments would never be heard OF. Every
one knows that pneumonia and consumption
originate from cold, and chronic catarrh
bronchitis, and all throat and lung trouble
are aggravated and rendered moro serious
by each fresh attack, DO not risk your lie
or take chances when you have cold
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure IL be
fore these diseases develop, This remedy
contains no opium. morphine or other harm
tul drug and has thirty years OF reputation
back OF 1t, gained by It's cure under every
condition, For sale by all druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

Kongo Free State. According to these
statements the name OF this African
country IL most III chosen. for It's In
OF despot who trailics IN their blood
with cold Indifference more becoming
n Nero than ruler Of this enlightened
age. The subject Of the alleged atroci-
ties In the Kongo In now under lnyosti.
CATION The inquiry instituted by the
Belgian government itself brought ont
such damaging facts that the immedi-
atc representative of the king, Il man
who IL Is stated, had but carried out
his masters commands, committed sui
eide as goon as he learned what the
report was to be. Great Britain has
taken W the matter, and 1t IL believed
that the acts Of King Leopold's agents
ia that part OF Africa will be exposed
shortly to the full light of publicity.
Leopold has been described as mon
arch more Interested IN commerce than
In kIngshp. lie IL always on the look
out for paying schemes, works hard,
generally rises at O o'clock and before
lO has transacted fairly good days
work. Az monarch OF the Belgians his
powers are much circumscrlbed. No
act Of his can have any effect unless
countersigned by one OF his ministers,
and for whatever the king does his
ministers are responsible. He Is very
democratic In his habits and often
mIngles In crowds without his Identity
being discovered. In Paris. however,
the striking figure of this ruler Is
pretty well known. The king once
grew quite indignant because Tod
Sloane. the American jockey, refused
70 accept some fried potatoes In
French restaurant Then the same
portion was promptly placed In front
OF the king. who discovered that they
had been cooked In rancid butter But
! ate them" he said, "as [ thought II
would injure the business Of the place
III | sent them away again. Which
shows" he added. "that jockey can
afford to be more particular than Il
king"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Beware of Ointmens for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1t through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
Will do is Ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +, J. Cheney s. Co.
Toledo, Ohio, contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine, mistaken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio by L. j. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, sc,
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

Now is the time to guard the health
and strength OF the lungs. The best remedy
TO use for coughs and colds is Bees Laxative
Honey and Tar. The only cough syrup that
does not constipato the bowels, but which on
the other hand, expels all cold from the sys-
TEN by acting as II pleasant laxative, Best
for coughs, colds, Group, whoypiug cough, etc
Sold by Mesorole & Horn l4w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Luckiest Man in Arkansas.

IN the luckiest man in Arkansas,
writes II. L. Stanley. Of Bruno, since the re-
storation OF my wife's health after FIVE years
ofcontinuons coughing and bleeding from the
lunGs: and | owe my good fortune 20 the
worlds greatest medicine, Or. Kings New
Discovery for Cons lmption, which ! know
from experience viii edre consumption II
taken In time. My wife improved with first
bottle and Twelve bottles completed the
cure" Cures the worst coughs and colds Or
money refunded, At PrIdeaux and Bliss
druggists. SOC and 81 90 Trial bottle free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

another stroke followed which resulted
in his death. He was Il native of Eng
land but came to this country in 1851
and settled in the township of Elk
Grove where he resided for many
years. He is survived by wife, four
children, thirteen grandchildren and
one great grandson who mourn their
loss. Mr. Stockdale was well known
in this city, Darlington Republican
journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
A Habit to be Encouraged.

The mother who has acquired the
habit OF keeping on hand bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy saves herself a
great amount OF uueasiness and anxiety.
Coughs, colds and Group, to which children
are susceptible are quickly cured by It's use.
1t counteracts any tendency of Il cold to re-
suit in pneumonia, and il given us soon rs the
first symptoms of Group appears, it will pre-
vent the attack. This remedy contains moth
ing injurious and mothers give 1t to little
ones with a feeling of perfect security. sold
by all druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
License Fees in Madison and
Lancaster,

Lancaster Teller: Saloon license in
Madison is only 800. There are nine.
ty saloons there and the city gets only
$4,000 for the trouble they make.
Lancaster has seven saloons and gets
So, 500 Of good tainted money" out Of
them. The Madison Democrat advises
a $500 license, which it thinks wonld
reduce the saloons TO sixty, which
would reduce the trouble and give
sl2, 900 more for improvements.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Take $1,000 from Silk Store.

Thieves robbed I. p. Burns dry
goods store in GAINESVILLE of $1,000
worth of silks during the night of Jan
uary "a. They entered through small
window and made their exit through a
back door, taking the key with them,
The best silks in the stock were taken.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
ErightfullS Burned.

ChaS. w. Moore, maehinist, of
Ford City, Pa, had his hand triShttully
burned IN an electrical furnace, He applied
Rucklcu'S Arnica Salvc with the usual result;
"a quick and perfect cure" Greatest healer
on earth for BURNS, Wounds, Sores Eczema
and Piles, 21c az rridoauN 4 bliss, drug
siStS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
The Yellow Fever Germ

has recently been discovered 1t bears
a close resemblance TO the malaria germ. TO
free the system from disease germs, the most
effective remedy Is DR.. Kings New Life Pills
Guaranteed TO cure AL diseases due 10 malaf-
IA poison and constipation. Zoe AZ prideaux
q Rll.s drug stnre
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Fall Kills Neenah Man at
Fargo.

l.. +. Strate, n pioneer of Neenah,
fractured his skull by falling down a
flight of stairs while visiting his son
at Fargo, N. D., and died soon after.
He was SO years old.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Itching Piles

II you are acquainted with anyone
who is troubled witt this distressing ailmeat
you can do him no greater favor thar TO tell
him to try Chamberla!ns salye. 1t gives in
slant relief Price % cents per box Sold by
ALI druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
st. Paul to straighten Line.

Two improvements are in contcm-
plation upon the Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul to facilitate the handling
Of freight between Milwaukee, La.
Crosse and St. Paul. The line from
Milwaukee TO Lacrosse Ii being dou.
bic tracked. In a few months. the
line between LaCross and Minneapolis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Lend. ZINC and sulphur Ores.
Gas in the Stomach.

Belching and that sense of fullness
so often experienced after eating is caused
by the formation Of gas, The stomach fails
to preform its function and the food fer
ments. Chamberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets will correct the disorder, They aid
digestion and strengthen and invigorate the
stomach and bowels. For sale by all drug
ri
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Visiting i'm North Dakota.

Hollandale Review: 7. Downey
left Saturday for a visit with his son
Dennis at Wahpeton, N. OAK He ex-
poets to be gone week or more, and
will visit relatives in Illinois on his
way home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
The Veterans OF Darlington

are contemplating having their annu-
al campfire and banquet early in Feb
ruary. Last year was the first time
since the organization of the post that
no annual campfire was held.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Released on $3.50 Bail.

Monroe Times: Fred Convey, a de-
PENDANT in the Argyle blind pig cases
who was found guilty and fined 800
and costs, has taken appeal to the
Lafayette county circuit court, and
has been released from Jail by putting
up $3.50 in cash for his appearance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
AGED 80 YcarS.

Mrs. Mercy Reynolds Webber died
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs
j. A. Darling. 22l6 Wells street.
Milwaukee, Thursday, Jan. lS: aged
90 years. She became resident of
Milwaukee in 1886
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

It is sin to suffer with backache and
pains over the kidneys, when single dose Of
Pine-ules will give relief in one night. Suf-
fering women should heed these warnings ere
1t is too late. Female troubles may result,
Pine-ules viii strengthen the kidneys and
bladder, cleanse the blood and relieves the
aches and pains of Neuralgia and Rheuma :
tism sold by Meserolc X Horn. l4m3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

Plattevllle Witness: The fact that
the projected electric line between here
and Dubuque has had a force of TWEEN
ty men in the field for the past six
months, and has expended over $50 600,
would seem to give the movement the
stamp of bona tide enterprise 1t
certainly looks like go this time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

You will not find beauty in rouge
pot or complexion whltewash True beauty
comes TO them only that take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. II Is a wondc r full 10
ic and beautlfer. 80 cents, Tea or Tablets
McserOlc q Horn,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
A Deep Mining Shaft.

Shullsburg Pick and Cad: The
Ollie Bell has made strike six feet
below the glass rock. This mine bears
the distinction Of having the deepest
shaft in the district. 1t is 1870 feet
deem
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

will also be double tracked and
straiShtened. Grades ON both lines
will be eliminated aud curves taken
Crt, Railway World.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Jan. Solicitors
addpeSscd rs follows romatn unclaimed nj the
Mineral Point postohice;
John kelly
In calling FOR above please say "Adver-
ucd,'' ~ u MARTIN L, Al,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Deer With Their Horns Locked.

Marinette Eagle: Two deer were
found in the woods near Hayward,
with horns interlocked They had
been fighting and while doing SO their
horns became entangled and they were
unable to get them apart. About
three days had passed when they were
found by two hunters, one dead and
the other I'D dying condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

It iuvigorates, strengthens and
builds up. II keeps you in condition physI-
cally mentally and morally. That's what
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will do
Is cents Tea or Tablets. Meserole & Horn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
John II. StockdaIe

died at his home In Belmont, January
IL. He was stricken with apoplexy
the lay after New Years and for few
days his recovery was hoped for but
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

Blind, bleeding, itching, and pro-
truding piles are instantly relieved by Man
Fan. This remedy Is put up In colapsible
tubes with nozzle attachment so that the
medicine may be applied inside directly
where the trouble originates. ManIan re
lieves instantly, Sold by Merserole & Horn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

Have you been betrayed by promises
OF quacks, swallowed pills and bottle medi-
cine without results except damaged
Horn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
MISS \. I'll. GALE,
Teacher OF Piano and Organ.

From National Conservatory OF
Music New York Eor terms apply
AT residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

The reason DR.. Dade's Little Liver
pills give perfect satisfaction is due to their
tonic effect on the liver. They never grippe
Sold by Meser0le & Horn lama
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

a. m. arrives in Chicago 100 p. IN,
returning leaves Chicago at p, M,
arrives at Mineral Point $3.50 p, m,
Also tram leaves Chicago at 7:45
a. M, arriving at Mineral Point at
l:25 p. M; and the train leaving Min
eral Point At 300 p, IN. arrives at
Chicago at s p. IN.
n. II. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Broke a Leg.

Darlington Democrat: Mrs. Lewie
Gabel, ST., fell Sunday morning while
climbing into the sleigh to go to
church, and broke her leg near the
hip-joint.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

Methusala was all right, you bet
For good old soul was he,
They say he would be living yet,
Had he taken Rocky Mountain Tea,
Meserolc & Horn,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

Pinesalve Is the best Salve for sores,
burns, boils, letter. eczema. skin diseases
aud piles sold By Meaerole 8. Horn I4m3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
I4utter and Cheese.

wool-Unwashed, per n. 800 80
Hises--Green, per % No. l..... 90
g.. 40 AZ
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-12-10
Is Small Loss.
OLD RAILROAD MAN is DEAD,
Edward johnson Succumbs to Ty
phoid After Short illness of ONLY
Ten DAYS.

Edward Johnson, an old railroad
man, died at his home, lis Malcolm
street, at 6:20 this morning of typhoid
fever and attendant complications. Ia
has not been well for several years,
although he was not taken seriously
i'll until about 10 days ago.
He was born in England about IA
years ago and besides a wife leaves
two sons, J. E. Johnson of this city
and L. w. Johnson Of Waitsburg, all
Of whom were at his bedside at the
time of his death.
Deceased came here about years
ago from Edgin, Oregon, where he
had been for seven years as foreman
of a section. Previous to that time
he had lived in Wyoming, Iowa, Ne
braska and other middle west states.
The funeral will be at 2 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon from the family
residence. Rev. Thompson will Of
ficiate.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-12-10
Plans Separate Prison for Young
Offenders
coNV|cTs eoulD DO THE WORK
BUILDING OF SUCH AN INSTITU-
TlON WOULD THUS COST
LITTLE,

Walla Walla will not be the only
penitentiary city in Washington If the
plans recommended by Governor
Mead's reformatory commission are
carried out.
At a meeting held in the Alaska
building in Seattle, Saturday afternoon
the scheme of having an institution for
offenders between the ages of 16 and
80 located on a section of land near
some convenient center of population.
was discussed. The idea was for the
convicts to do the major portion of the
work of cnstructing the building and
also to till the land around tne same.
The scheme is the outcome of the
report of the special commission which
recently visited the penitentiary there
and recommended reformatory.
November 22, Gov Mead appoint
ed, under the craftsmanship of Mr.
Corwin S. Shank, of the firm of Shank
& Smith, Of Seattle, a committee as
follows to consider the matter Of a
state reformatory: Messrs, Corwin
Shank, Judge A. w. Frater, Judge
John w. Gordon, Deputy Prosecuting
Walter Harvey, Of Pierce
county; Representative Frank G.. Jack
son, of Seattle; Judge w. w. Black, of
the superior court of Snohomish; Sem
ator I. B. Knickerbocker, of Auburn;
Senator Lincoln Davis of Tacoma;
Henry Mclean of Mount Vernon; H.
T. Jones, member of board Of control;
Judge w. c. Richardson Of Spokane;
DR.. Nj. A. Matthews of Seattle; Rev.
Father Hylebos, of Tacoma, and Prof.
H. B. Dewey of Olympia.
A large number Of this committee
was present at the meeting at the Of
flee of Shank &. Smith in the Alaska
building. Before the committee were
reports of various reformatories in the
United States.
Mr.. H T. Jones brought the informa-
ton that at present the state peniten-
tiary at walla Walla was so over
crowded that it was necessary, almost
to build mother peniten-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-12-10
DECIDES AGAINST BANK.
Judge Whitson Thinks knettIe En-
titled to No Especial Consider


titled to No Especial Consider
alton.
this morning in the equity case OF
M. H. Hauser, trustee of Cameron
Bros property, against the N. n
Knettle bank.
The case was argued by Frank Gar
recht for plaintiff and T. T. Gose for
defendant on Saturday afternoon and
taken under advisement by the court
The Knettle bank claimed that it
was entitled to preference over the
other creditors in the Cameron bank
ruptcy because of a chattel mortgage
for $4O0 given in its favor. The plain
tiff claimed that this mortgage was
really made after the assignment, al
though dated previously.
The matter was referred to Marvin
Evans as referee, who reported in
favor of placing the bank in the same
position as the other creditors.
The court in sustaining the referees
decision this morning said that the
mortgage "smacked of an aftertnought
and the agreement was not sufficient
ly certain to make it binding"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-12-10

convention. 1t is hoped that several
more Walla Wallans will also go.
Said President Kaser this morning:
III it were any other season I would
go myself, but it is impossible to get
off just at this time. / am afraid that
there are many others in the same sit
uation as myself. although 1 hope THAI
there will be several who will go be-
sides the official representation Of the
club.
An open river and railroad rate reg
ulation are the subjects which Walla
Walla has been invited to present at
the Heppner conference while Pendle-
ton speakers will TAX care of the
questions of cooperation" and "irri-
CATION"
Walla Walla is cordially invited to
come with some "rattling resolutions
and Secretary Willis of Pendleton also
says: Il believe that when your mer-
chants and men of business see what
we are doing that they will take hold
with US and that we will accomplish a
whole lot at the meeting"
A round trip rate of one fare has
been granted by the railroads to all
wishing to attend the convention.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-12-10
FIERCE WIND SWEEPS COAST.
Shipping Along Pacific Feels 55-Mile
An-Hour Blast.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10.-The
coast from San Diego to Eureka is be-
ing swept by a SIS mile gale accompan-
led by rain which is doing much dam
age. In San Francisco many shacks and
some of the larger houses were blown
down and walls left by the fire were
tumbled to the ground.
No deaths are reported. There were
several COLLISIONS on the bay where
many vessels dragged their anchors. A
three story apartment house on Valen-
cia street and neighboring houses COL
lapsed. No one was injured.
The ruins of Poodle Dog restaurant
collapsed under the terrific force of the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-12-10

wind and the high walls crashing into
the new Hall of Justice sent tons of
masonry crashing through into the
basement.
The walls Of old Goldberg Bowen
company's stables fell into the street
narrowly missing a California street
car which was crowded with passen-
gers. Among the buildings partially
wrecked were California Notion and
Toy company, on Sacramento and
Polk streets; the Henry Durant school,
Turk and Buchanan, several frame
buildings on Broadway and Leaven-
worth and the walls of the ruins Of the
SamuePs lace house and the Hayes
street entrance to the Golden Gate park
collapsed All the schools were dis
missed for fear of injury to children.
A number of school buildings suffered
severely. Police patrol Market street