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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
"kISA1ET" IN CHINA,
courteous IN Their Dealings ne
/ People IlatenseIy Superstittous.

cs,yteous IN Their Dealings ne
. People IntsnseIy superstitt0us.
The Chinese are invariably mourte-
ous and considerable if you take them
ths right way. Superstition, OF. course,
lis deeply angrafted in their natures
alsd kind of kismet policy after
the manner of the Turks, takes pos
session OF them, so that whatever is
p:nS tS happen will happen and
there the matter ends, the Shanghai
Mercury says.
Battling against fate fo1 China
man is sheer waste of time, and he
simply bows his head to- the newt
able. Take, for example. the ssrica
attention. or rather the devotion, that
is paid to feng-shui on the Yangtze.
Feng-shui is the superstition that Ge>
termines good site or locality, ana II
a town on the Yangsr2e has not
good feng-shui trade will not Game
to it and it will be ruined.
A town named Pei-Shih had its
pagoda in the wrong place, nos far
enough down the river, in faes, the
result being that all traffic which
should have come to it was left out
in the cold All the talk in the world
would not convince the Pei-Shih folk
that the depression could arise from
any other cause than that OF a bad
feng-shui, SO they pulled the pagoda
down and built another one IN the
supposed right spot. So far prosper
ity has not returned TO Pei-Sh H.
though the inhabitants live in hope.
The city of Wanshien, on the other
hand, has a perfect feng-shui, two
fine pagodas. one 1000 feet high, De-
low the town while Wansh;en itself
IS very prosperous. The fact that
wanshien is situated in mos fer
tile valley. where wheat. barley and
the poppy flourish abundantly, while
Pei-Sh b is barren and miserable,
does net concern the Inhabitants OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

NOW, marquis, suppose 1 nad Sc
{ cret which might be worth every pen
ny you've got, what would you give
me for it?'
The marquis eyed him with genuine
curiosity. Of course, the man was
mad
1T all depends upon the secret"
he said.
Just soi'' assented Mr. Sinclair.
1T all depends upon the secret! Now,
suppose it was a secret that took, not
only all your money, but your title
your name itself-how them"
DO you think you have got such
a secret, my frfend?" he said. He was
beginning to feel almost amused.
Il don't think; know I have!" said
Mr.. Sinclair, and his tone of quiet
confidence sand exultation struck the
marquis as-most interesting. 1t
proved how thoroughly mad the fell
low was. But how had he got the
information respecting his fathers
marriage? From the "Peerage." doubt
| less.
"Oh, you have secret, have you?T'
he said. Well out with it, my man!
Time grows short Interesting as you
are, cannot afford 20 rob the asylum
! for more than five minutes longer"
"Oh, you can't, can't you?" said Mr..
| Sinclair, with a sneer. You think
I'm mad! Perhaps your lordship
never heard of Bessie Richards?''
The marquis gave a little start.
Then he rose and looked down at the
living statue of vulgarity, with a smile
that was almost fndulgent and plying.
my friend, I'm sorry for you he
said. IF you think that you can ex-
tort money by threatening to disclose
any of the late marquis irregularities,
you are mistaken. My poor fellow
every man and woman knows the
story of Bessie Richards"
"Oh they do do they? I don't
think they do" said Mr. Sinclair.
The marquis stroked his mustache.
Everybody knows that my father
took fancy to the girl and ran away
with her. All! | see; you are reTa-
tive OF hers! That's your game, my
friend, is it?"
NO; I'm not relative" said Mr..
Sinclair; Il never saw the person
1 beg her pardon-the lady. SO, you
admit that your father, the late mar
quis, ran away with her, dtg your"
The marquis shrugged his Shout
derS
Certainly"
Abr and Mr.. Sinclair drew a long
breath; ~aRd that child-a son, was
born, efr?'
The marquis nodded, and glanced at
his watch
Three minutes lOngeri"
Perhaps you know the name he
went by said Mr.. Sinclair, insidfous-
ly. Perhaps you know him veryr well,
the man I nrean-Harry Herne!''
The marquis eyes glittered
Yes, Know him." he said. ''And
so you come from him, do your" Good!
III save you time. Tell him that you
came to me, and that I said that L
would give hTm ten years penal ser-v-
itude if he ever crossed my path
Mr.. Sinclair stared.
Wrong again, marquis" he sa7d in
solently. IT don't come from, MIN,
and | don't know where he is AS for.
penal servftuTe, that's his lookout
To- be continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
! Love $ Conquest
By CHARLES CARVlCE

BY CHARLES CAPVlCk

/ what the devil do you mean, who
are your he demanded.
1--WE got business with you, mar
quis," said Mr.. Sinclair, with smile
which would have maddened the
marquis if he could have under
| stood all the insolence meant, but
which even in his ignorance made
him itch TO knock the mans head off.
Business" he said haughtily; g
don't know you. Take your hand of
the cab, and tell the man to drive
on"
I "ope your lordship won't be i'm
patient with me" said Mr.. Sinclair
insinuatingly, but with 7ugges
ton Of menace. in his tone. 81
don't mean any harm to your lord.
ship, far from it. What I want &c
say
The marquis eyed him with the
cool, steely gaze which made his
handsome face particularly unpleas
ant.
Mr.. sinclair's face grew red ir
spots.
Call a policeman" he said, al,
grily. VERY well, call him! III
tell him the business I've got with
you, marquis, and you'll be ready to
give me a hundred pounds down to
keep my mouth shut"
The marquis looked at him cad
lily
you want to extort money" he
said. Take care, my friend" and
he smiled particularly unpleasant
smile. "The Jaw has an uncomfort-
able knack of sending such gentle
-men as you to her Maesty's jaiis."
Mr.. Sinclair nodded insolently.
"All righ-, my lord" he said, cas-
lily. 81 knew you'd carry 1t with d
high hand, and was prepared for
that. It amt likely as a Ugh and
noble gent like you would cave in
at the first go off. But I tell you, as
a true friend, you'd better give me
an interview AS a true friend, mind
you. It's better than being an enemy,
my lord"
The marquis let an oath slip
from his thin lips.
What is it you know, or think
you know?" he said "You are play
ing a dangerous game, fellow"
81 know the game I'm playing"
said Mr.. Sinclair, nodding confident
ly. "Give me 'aIf an hour, marquis"
VERY WELL" said the marquis
after a moments rapid thought.
Call this evening, at eight o'clock
and will give you ten minutes; at
the end of that time I shall probably
give you in charge" he, added with
a smile.
"ITl chance tha-, marquis" said
Mr.. Sinclair, and stepping off the
footboard he told the cabman to drive
on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
CHAPTER XVII.

Mr.. Sinclair went home to Eden
Row with visions Of an immense
fortune floating before his eyes; to
him the air was full of castles. Be-
ing famuos tenor was a good
thing, no doubt, but to have a noble,
man like the Marquis OF Merle under
ones thumb was a great deal better.
And he had go the marquis so
completely under his thumb,
i've got him under the screw,
and I'll keep him there till he's
sheIIed outflow much?" he ex-
claimed, standing before the por-
trait of Marie Werner in his dingy
room.
How much shall I ask him, Ma
rie? Half his fortune, or a quarter.
rerhaps I'd better be moderate, and
be satisfied with less! l should like
10 tell her and ask her advice; but,
no, half the pleasure would be gone!
Wait till I've go--say five anG
twenty thousand pounds, and then
I'll go to her and say''-he struck
theatrical attitude, with his eyes
turned up to the simpering picture
a. Marie, be'old your true and de-
voted lover. l am poor no longer!
See. l pour riches at your feet! Be
mine. He s-alked up and down
the room in an ecstasy of magma
ton. yes! she won't refuse me
then. l can make lady Of her III
downright earnest. After all, what
a tenor at a music hall? No hi1g
compared to a gentleman with five
and twenty thousand pounds. III
ask the sum, and | won't take less!
Why should 1? They are rolling IL
riches. | won't take less. And III
bring that Ugh and 'aughty marquis
to- my feet! I'm a fellow, am l.
And he'll send for the police, will ne
Very we'll, we shall see!"
Long before eight he had dressed
himself in his best clothes, consist
ing of a hideously light pair OF lilac
! !. ousers with a black stripe doWL
the side. a cutaway coat Of darI
claret. pa.ent leather boots. ana
, silk hat with a broad turned-up hr.m
This attire. aided b. bright hlue
necktie. with a large brass pin.
thick chain of the same material, al
unreal diamond ring, and silver
top walking-stick. completed VIVA
Mr.. Sinclair considered remaTkabl!
neat aud effective "ge- up.
Il was effective, certainly, for i
! neatly gave the porter at Maurice
a lit when Mr.. Sinclair walked mt
the hall and demanded 70 be taken Il
the Marquis of Merle
The Marquis OF Merle." repeate'
he por -er, staring vacanIy at III
vulgar appar.tion, and his disma.
yas echoed by couple Of foocme'
and a waiter who stood near Yo1
want 10 see the Marquis Of Merle
Good heaven, my man, the ma-qu
can. see such as you a. ID 5 hour
| YOU re got a bill Or anything, send
| n fha usual way"
Mr. Sinclair got red and drew hiu
self up.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
Record cantaloupe Year.

Il am getting so see cantaIoupes
IN my sleep" remarked a Chicago
commission man. Il never saw such a
year in my life. We are buying more
melons, handling more and selling
'more than we ever have since l have
price, a good demand, and the grow
eTs filling our orders as fast as we
| take them, have made the trade a
record breaker"
With the Rocky Ford melon just
commencing to come in from the
cripple Creek district in Colorado, the
dealer said he expected to see the
sales bigger than ever. The Arizo-
ma growers are ON the point of closing
tfieir shipments, ss their vines are
stripped nearly clean, while in Colo
RADIO, on the other hand, all Is activ-
| ity:.
Apples this year will be of quality
rather than of quantity" was the
opinion Of another dealer The con-
census of authority seems to be along
the same line. The crop will be a fair
lights, the dealers is that the whole
output, according to the men on the
ground, is going to- be ffrmy tender and
excellent in flavor.
Since irrigatiUn became general in
| the state Colorado has Won the belt
for the apple, championship The state
this yaRr promises to- turn out the
most juicy article that has ever
cleared it's borders It is from the re-
port of the, mem Following the out
loo, in this state that the glowing ex-
pectations, spring,
Illinois is, now Glassed as the back
bone of the, tomato output for the Chi
Gag market. The Illinois tomato in
firmness and flavor rs the best that
comes in, the Chicago market and is
at this time cromdfng an the others
off the boards.
The town of Orange in Orange
county; California. certainly takes af-
ter it's name. 1t is now the heavy
shipper of practically the only va
rietyp Of orange, worth having on the
market. This orange jumps right into
the place occupied by the navel
orange along in June. 1t hangs to this
place until we'll along in October,
when it yields ITS position to yet an
oCner variety.
| The best pineapp1es one can buy
| now are from Porto Rico. They, ike
so many of the west indian fruits, are
ON, the, market because of American
ingenuity and enterprise. Thanks to
the Yankees who went to these is
lands. our people now get splendid
pineapples unbruised by careless
hacking methods and in as good
Eshape when, taken from their crates as
i,when they were put in them.
! FINALLY the cranberry crop WILT De
| a. bu1aper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
Epilepsy,
Fits

my son was cured of a very
bad case of epilepsy with DIR.
Miles Nervine4"
MRS. D. BAKER, Cleveland, O.
"My little daughter who was
afflicted with St. Vitus'> Dance
is now entirely we'll after taking
DR.. Miles Nervine only four
months"
MRS c. G. BENNETT,
Alma, Mich.
Epilepsy, Fits, St. Vitus'
Dance and SpasmS> are all nerv-
Gus diseases. They have been
cured in SO many Instances with
DR.. Miles Nervine that it is
reasonable to conclude that it is
almost sure to cure you. With
nervous diseases of a severe
type, persistent use has almost
invariably resulted in complete
cure or lasting benefits, worth
many times the cost OF the rem
edy. The best evidence you can
get of its merits is to write to
those who have used it. Get a
bottle from your druggist. Take
it all according to directions, and
If it does not benefit he will re-
turn your money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
.SEfuLESS CUCUMBER
FEATURE OF MARKET
ARIsTocRAT FROM LONDON GAR.
DENs TO COMPETE WITH
LOCAL PRODUCT.
THIS YEAR TO Be RECORD.
BREAKER FOR cANTA-
LOUPES.

Cucumbers, long green ones, from
eighteen inches to two and a half feet
IN length, and without any seeds, are
the most recent arrivals In the fancy
vegetable market. They are from
London, and are the result OF years OF
experiment on the part of the English
gardeners
These cucumbers are of high com
mercial value, as there is no waste
III them because of seeds. The ship
ments are not large, however, as the
domestic cucumbers, which the anna
teur gardeners are raising in their
back yards, are said to be just as pail
atable and better for picking pur;
poses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
His Protest.

The boy, held the Lrecracker too
long. When it shattered itself it
burned his thumb.
He howled with pain and thrust the
wounded member into his mouth.
I'VE are getting too much govern
ment in this country" he presently
cried. THAT order to squelch the
premature fireworks has put me all
out of practice"
And he looked long and tenderly at
his blistegp@ thumb.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
TWO KINDS OF SEA SICKNESS.

The theories that have been ad-
vanced during the last decade TO ac-
count for seasickness have been nu-
rerous. but when all is said and
done they seem to resolve them
selves down to the two facts. that
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

these places so much as the 8eng
shut site. This absurd idea I'M the
Chinese mind is only one of thou,
sands like it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

According to the report Dor 1907-'03
of the London county council educa-
schools 882,834 elementary scholars
a decrease on the-year of 1859.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
cHAs. L. Ivsy, MINERAL POINT
AGAINST All! Traditio,

"That wealthy old fellow is queer
chap
How so?'
Never claims he was happ er
when he was poor Always says he's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

PhiladBlphians are to be generously
entertained with free outdoor music
this summer. The two branches Of
the municipal legislature have voted
$4,000 for concerts by the Phifadel.
phia orchestra In the city hall plaza,
in addition to music in the parks By
the ctr band.-Exchange
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

The number of pilgrims, who went
to the holy places of Islam mecca
and Medina) this season, is, estimated.
at about 10000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
q FEW ODD EaGTE

Madagascar now has an aut0m0-
bile service between Antsirabe and
Tananarive, the capital
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

The cOrozo tree abounds throughout
the Mexican state of Tobasco, being
most abundant i'm the virgin forests.
as it requires shade, and humidity to
develop favorably.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman's
book, Women and Economics" has
been translated into eight languages.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

Those who figure in adH1nre est
mate that Greater New York ) popu
lation in 1850 will be close. 20 1890"
900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19
FOR CHILDREN,

The safest, gentlest, most pleasant and
in every way desirable bowel regulator for
children, as well az for adults, are Rexall
Orderlies. They are eaten like candy.
They soothe and slvigorate the delicate
intestines, making them strong and active.
They relieve constipation and overcome
the necessity of the regular use of laxative.
II they don't do as We claim We will return
the price paid us for them Two sizes,
Ioc. and 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

The new Chinese government ar
senal at Canton now turns out rifles
and quick-ffring guns according to the
latest patterns, which are almost as
good as those Imported from foreign
countries witt regard to make and
finish
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-19

San Francisco; according to The
Argonaut, has a, LANCER percentage Of
people employed than any of the
fourteen other largest cities in the
United States--5B.T per cent, the
nearest to w@fiofh is Boston, with $50
per cent.
The Washington times., 1909-08-15

} The CCium5ia Players plan to bring
their long season to a close at the Co
lumbia TheaJer q week from Saturday
night the bill for the seventeenth week
being the farcical comedy, The Circus
Girl"
1t is probably the best of the Sidney
Gruudy plays ard is memorable in that
il was the first piece in which John
Drew attained marked prominence at
Daly's Theater, New York. OF recent
years it has not been seen in this city.
1t Is a comedy in three acts. Astounding
IN vhirlwnd action, funny situations.
brilliant lines, and the good opportuni-
ties for the performers, who will in
clude Everett Butterheld, in the part
originally PLAYED by Mr.. Drew; James
A. Bliss. Robert Cain. James a. Shaw
Louise Reed, Ruth d Blake Niolette
kimball, Edith Luckett. Ruth Chatter
ton, and the full strength of the Column
bia company.
1t bad been the purpose of the man.
aSement to bring the season TO close
saturday night with a Poor Relation,
but Managers Metzerott and Berger de
eided 10 buy off the attraction that was
10 have opened the regular season Of
the house Labor Day and extend the
summer season for a week.
The fortnight intervening is necessary
10 complete the alterations and i'm
provements contemplated for the house.
The Washington times., 1909-08-15
DECORATORS WORK
SHOWN AT CHASE'S
Interior of Theater Presents
Evidences of an Extern
sive Overhauling.

Under the direction of George T.
Tho:apsCI, chief of Glasses stage and
scenic STAFF, large stan Of artists,
painters. decorators. and theater beau
ty doctors went TO work at the close
of the season last May and they are
said TO nave accomplished more than
was ever done before for the theater
during its annual period Of renovation.
The management declares more money
has been expended. more labor employ
ed, more area covered, and more con-
Veuiences added than ever before IN
Chase's history. The dominant color
scheme is the NapOleonic renaissance
style, with its green, ivory and purplish
red. emphasized by the golden acanthus
leaf border.
Throughout the theater this color
scheme has been maintained. The
ladies retiring room Is elegantly attir-
ed in imported French paper, green
burlap, a mosaic floor, great French
mirrors in hand-carVed, gilt-encrusted
frames. Not a spot in the theater has
been neglected and several coats Of
paint have been applied for hygienic as
well as ornamental reasons.
New scenery viii give fresh charm TO
Chase's big sage, a Louis XIV interior
scene being che Of Mr.. Thompson's can
vas creations this summer.
The Washington times., 1909-08-15
TWO MORE OFFERINGS
FOR COLUMBIA'S CARD
"A Poor Relation and The Circus Girl Will Round
Out Stock Season-Chase's Plans for
Opening Week

With Frederick A Thomson as Noah
Vale, the character made famous by Sol
Smith Russell, the curtain viii rise to-
morrow night at the Columbia Theater
on Edward r. Kidders COMEDY, "A
Poor Relation which IOr a dozen years
has been a favorite on the American
stage.
The production is being made under
the personal direction of Fred O. Ber-
ger, Mr.. Russen's manager, who be-
lieves that in Mr. Thomson he has at
last found an actor able to take up the
line of work laid down by AIT. Russell.
With a stock actor in Mr. Russell IS
role at the Bush Tempe, Chicago; Al
cazar, san Francisco. Castle Square,
Boston, and the PaytOn Theater. Brook
Ign, where the play has recently been
done. it proved so strong a drawing
card that IN each instance IL was con-
tinued for second week.
The Columbia players promise a bet
ter production than any OF these. Mr..
RuSselIs old costume, all of the prop
critics, the songs, the music. and every
incidental Of the memorable Offering
has been brought from the treasure
houses of the owners and viii be used
in this production. Jolly Jimmy" Bliss
VIII play Roderick Faye, while as his
junior partner, Jasper Sterrett, Robert
Cain viii have a good part. Everett
Butterfield will be seen SIS Charlie
Smith, and James w. Shsw and Z. j.
Bradford as Marmaduke o Haley and
Landlord Parsons, respectively. Ruth
ID. Blake VIII be the Alice Warrimer,
and NiOlette kimball, a Washington
actress Of ability, the head Of the house,
Eunice Faye.
The Washington times., 1909-08-15
LUNA PARK.

Lovers OF good Instrumental music
viii probably welcome the news that
the American Regimental Band viii be
heard ia two sacred concerts at Luna
Park this afternoon and tonight.
4 special program mas been arranged
by Conductor r j.. Weaver, and the
park mana cement has provided seating
accommodation for all patrons desiring
10 listen 10 these concerts. For tonig II
in the airdOme special range Of NOV
ing pictures Will be exhibited. and Miss
Irene Gallagher, the lady baritone. viii
make her farewell appearance. render
ing the illustrated songs. The big fea-
ture motion picture entertainment for
this week. free to all park patrons. In
cludes A varied source Of entertainment
with subjects such as The Chemist 3
Mistake The Stage Rustlers," and
The Mystery of the Bride in White.
The illustrated songs viii be given
by Frank II. Hammond, singer OF the
operate stage The success of the gen
tiemen's prize dance last week has in
duced Manager GoOdfellOw to set aside
Friday night for a REPETITION Of this
contest.
Tomorrow will be a special day for
clerks Of the Treasury Department,
Wednesday for the Agricultl raj De-
partment. and on Friday for The en-
pIoyes OF the Bureau Of Printing and
Engraving,
The Washington times., 1909-08-15
H0WE'S NEW PICTURES
AT COLUMBIA TONIGHT

With ali the features of the programs
of animated scenes ne recently pro-
duced at the New York Hippodrome.
Lyman H. Howe viii bring TO the CO.
lumbia Theater this evening his entire
company Of imitatOTs.
Their portrayal of the scenes, with
the appropriate sounds, has ocCasiOned
general comment in New York.
The program for tonight, which viii
be followed by an entire change of
program next Sunday, will inCllide the
into the HippudTUne for Mr.. Howe, "A
Ride on Runaway Train and THE
Grand PriX Auto Races" There viii
also be clear pictures of Wilbur
Wrights aeroplsHe flights st lie Mans,
Sicily before and after the earthquake,
a tour Of Egypt and Russia, daring
italian cavalrymen. and many others,
sOmd of IN intensely amusing charac-
ter
The scenes are authentic reproduc-
tons and viii be produced here with all
the mechanical effects of the original
presentation The ride on the runaway
railway train is an actual experience
Of one of the Howe moving picture
photographers who found himself on
the front of the Austrian State Expires
when the engine broke from the control
Of the engineer and plunged at terrific
speed down the steep grades of the
mountains. The plucky camera man
all the while held frantically 70 the DO
sition and kept the picture machine
working.