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National Republican., 1878-11-14
Cigars.
THR SMITH 4 EGGE MANUFACTURING CO.

LOCK BON los, BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Manniururrrs Of spuCalties In Light Hardware and
melHlii goods generally Government and Giant Pad.
locks, -t.a ns Machine Locks, Piano Locks Organ
Locks '' N'.umatiCally made Giant sash Chain I'll.
peIlgr t." 81 - 'ihrr and very much cheaper, No
special pulley irlulrud The Smith a Eggr MHnuflc-
turing Company also gives special attention 10 lie
making Oi csitunrs for tho cost OF the manufacture
Of patented lyontiCns aud all the necessary tools
and the manufacturing OF the same on royalty. All
COMMUNICATIONS treated coniidGnlIalIy
National Republican., 1878-11-14

DR. BULLS Cough Syrup Is fast taking the place
Of ali the old fashioned cough reniedies. II never
fails to relieve the most violent cold and for throat
diseases II Is invaluable. Price, 2j cents.
National Republican., 1878-11-14

EELlX DESFYSES FRENCH BAKERY
II VIENNA DLLS A SPECIALITY.
nvr.s t,1eiished lssS} sov..
fEnN DESFObsE,
ne Well'kh0wn and oily real Frsnoh baker In Washing
ton nus removed 70 10 1oif II street, between Twen-
tleth and Iwenly,hrs streets Pennsyyanls ave-
he has greater aoitis ,San betors for me nsnuiao
irIe q the beat hrenol and American Bresd French
5Isnh ns 4 sPsciAliy liberal terms offered 70 hotels
N, B.-FTench Bread n recommended Tor persons
Of delicate health especially Tor those suffering froIn
dyspepsia Beware Of limitations dlVu
REMOVED
THE NATlOSAL METROPOLITAN FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY
Has removed to SO MARKET SPACE
Hoard OF Trade Rooms yAtm
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20

A COMM N SENSE Boys u
GIRLS PAPER The Ameri,
can Young Folks, published
by Hudson a. Ewing, ut Tope-
ka, Kansas, comes to us for
December beautifully illustra-
ted, and filled with entertain
ing and useful reading. 1t is
really u common sense paper
that parents need not hesitate
to place in the hands of their
children. 1t contains 16 pages
and is sent one year to any
address for 90 cents. The pub
fishers offer to send a sample
copy free. 1w
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
DOBBlN'S ELECTRIC SOAP.

Having obtained the agency of
this celebrated soap for Mineral
Point, | append the opinion OF
some Of our best people as TO its
merits.
| have used Dobbns' Electric
Soap, made by |. l.. Cragin Il 60
Philadelphia, Pa, and pronounce
it 70 be the best soap ! have ever
tried. The rapidty and ease with
which il enables one to do ones
washing is really surprising. -
Boiling the clothes is entirely I'M.
necessary, and no rubbing is
needed (Signed), MRs. MoVIoAR,
Mineral Point.
have no hesitation in SAYING
that he household should be with
out Dobbins' Electric Soap. j. II.
CARrRlonr, Mineral Point, Wis.
AS time, labor and money
saving article ! take pleasure III
recon mending Dobbins' Electric
Soap 10 my ncighbors. 1t prom
Uses to do wonders; but il does all
it promises (Signcd) MRs Huron,
Mineral Point.
| desire al my friends and
customers to give this soap an
actual trial, 50 that they may
know inst how good the best soap
in the the United States is.
J. I. PRIDEAux, Sole Agt.,
Oily Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
YLANa-YLANa.-The Ylang- Ylang

YLANa-YLANa.-The Ylang- Ylang
flower is produced by large tree, and
its odor scents the air for miles around.
DIR. Price prepares his Ylang-Ylang
extract from the otto of these flowers
and it is charming perfume, having
q fragrance unlike any other handker-
chief extract.
Prevention is better than cure.
Check cough or cold at once which
may lead to consumption, by using DR..
Narshall's Lung Syrup, an old reliable
remedy which never fails. Price only
rs cents. Sold by all druggists.
A word to tho wise. Ii you are suf-
fering with 4 severe cough or cold,
call on your druggists and get bottle
of DR.. Marshall's Lung Syrup, and
save large doctor bills. 1t relieves al
most instantly. Price % cents. Sold
by all druggists.
REwARDEp.-Steele Il Price, the
manufactures of DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder, are rewarded by the
reputation of manufacturing good ar
ticles. 1t is shameful confession to
make that many people are willing 10
use adulterated articles because of a
small reduction in price.
To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The undersigned are going co make q
change in their business. All accounts,
therefore, not settled by the LIST Of
January will be left in the hands Of q
collector. Goods on hand will be sold
cheap for cash. KINNIE 70 SPRATLER.
Flour and feed for sale at the City
Mills. Everything delivered free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
FOR YOUNG READERS,

The Farmers Review prepares department.
containing most carefully selected and original
matter combining amusement and instruction.
This department also contains each month one
or more handsome illustrations. Its
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Good and Cheap.

Men and Boys will smoke, and
they want something good and
cheap. VIM. Teasdale has n fine
stock OF Plug, Smoking and Fine
Gut Tobaccos, and an extra good
Cigar for five cents Call and be
convinced.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that The
co-partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned under
the firm name and style Of Alton
& Huse, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All accounts
due the firm must be settled with
out delay. The business will be
continued by j. b. EFise. who
will be pleased to have his share
of the public patronage.
Tnos. ALToN, JR.
j. b. lIusE.
Dated, Mifllin, Dec. II, 1873.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Candies Candies (!

| have just received Il fine stock
Of fresh candies, which | will sell
remarkably cheap during The
Christmas Holidays.
WIN. TEAsDALE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Highland House

In the very beet style for the accommodation
~ the Travelling Public. whore they may find
the tables supplied with the best the mark ct
affords. There Is also good sample rooms Tor
Commercial Travellers. Tho barn Ii in charge
OF No. ! hostur, and patrons can rely ON
having their teams properly cared for,
Hoping that by paying strict attention to my
business To receive good share OF tho Travel.
ing Public. BRIDGET FITZPATRICK,
jim Proprietor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
At NC same EslahIlshment.

At the same Establishment.
Fresh aud attractive goods received ev cry
day for the various departments. which ara
attractive" because Of the hest goods in the
market being sold At the lowest prices
LADIES Will bear III MUD that all goods At
James Morgan's arc shown with pleasure aud
everything sold IL guaranteed lit the loves,
price, otherwise money Will bc refunded
chctrmlE. sE samples win hc sent free on
application
RETAIL, First Floor; WHOLESALE, Second
Floor; MANuFACTu RING. Third Floor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
NOTICE.

The undersigned would respectfully infor N
the public that he ts prepared 10 cry public
sales at all times on reasonable terms Farm
crs sales speciality. Can be seen 1t Mineral
Point every Saturday. All orders left at Chas
Meals butcher shop or NJ the Democrat ONCE
Will receive prompt attention
1871 y. X. VAN MATRE-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Chicago and st. Paul and
MinneaD0lis.

The Chicago Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail.
way is the only Northwestern 1.-The come cti pg
IN same depot in Chicago with any OF the q reat
Eastern and Southern Railways, and Is the
most conveniently located with reference to
rehc hing. any Depot, Hotel, OF place OF bust.
neps In that city.
Through tickets and through baggage checks
TO all the rint ipal cities.
Steel rail track thoroughly ballastcl, free
from dust. WestiDgh ousc Improved Aut0m attic
Improved Air Brake, Miller's Safe ly Platform
and Couplings on all passenger cars.
The finest day coaches and palace sleeping
cars.
THE road connects moro business centres,
health and pleasure resorts, and passes through
n inner country, with grander scenery, than any
other Northwestern line.
A. " II. CARPENTER,
Gen. Pnsr and Ticket Agent.
y, r. MERRILL JNO. q. uAULT'
IL General Manager. Ass't Gen't Manager.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Attention. Travellers!

Mrs. Bridget Fitzpatrick would anununc 10
the travelling public that rhe has rcdtted and
newly furnished the
The New York herald., 1878-09-26
$3,5S4,0
EVENING SCHOOLS

PREPARATIONS FOR THEIR opENINa-L1sT OF
THE Observation-Disclosures NECESSARY
PoR Observation-Disclosures STATISTICS.
Tho evening schools will be opened in this city on
MONDAY evening" October Z, and during the evenings
Of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday until their teachers will be In attendance at
the schools hereafter designated between the hours
Of seven halfpast Inc O'Clock, for the examIna-
tiou registration and classification OF pupils applying
for admission Tho systom under VII Ich the evening
schools have boon conducted during tho last few
years. and which has resulted In an improved morale
provides that persons shall DO admitted
pupils except those whose ages or avocations
arc such as to prevent thor attending
tho day schools. AS further prccaution
against tho admission Of unruy persons the rule that
app,cauts for admission shall bo accompanied by
some responsible person snail present certificate,
satisfactory 10 the principal attesng their identity
and rcspec,abisy will be rigioly enforced The final
,es. for admission that the applicant shall have al
tanned the age oil twelve ycars.
GRATIFYING REsULrs
Through tho enactment and enforcement OF these
simple rules during the last iew years tho evening
schools OF metropolis have been transformed from
bcdiam-nke places of amusement Tor idle young mon
and women to vol ordered intellectual gy N nasums
The curriculum has been improved aud the work OF
|
becn extended. Under such improved
| ditions the schools have attracted hundreds OF
earnest seekers after knowledge who, under the OLD
order were Kept away. With the class OF students
who must conform TO the OF admission to
ing school II Is OF course impossible to attain the
same perfection OF discipline obtains in the schools
who're almost from infancy scholars are habuated to
| n regularly developed system, which, grade after
| grade conforms 10 a comprehensive plan
ELKMENr.
The very brevity Of the term would prevent any
| elaborate discipline bat the anxiety oil tho scholars
| for knowledge makes this unnecessary, and thus
there Ii u sort OF compensation. The greatest dill
| entity encountered the conduct OF the evening
schools says Guy superintendent kiddie Is in main-
! tanning tho abundance. When the schools open
| tho attendance very large, but as tho
| weeks roll there s lamentable
| falling on Doubtless many matriculate with the
ides that they may 10 use sohooi0oy's phrase
| s.seme fun, ana thus get over The weary winter
| evenings pleasantly. rho oarnestnoss OF majority
OF tho scholars, however, soon convinces this class
that merriment out OF place and frequent miscar
rIagos Of sfunny business" dscourages Them. Since
this class gradually wseded out the schools make
better showing the nnAl exam natons Tor these
Indidorents re remained they would only sorve 10 coun
,eract tue work Of good scholars and lower the
| general average Of proficiency
| ArrKxDAxcK LAST SESSION.
| The following table will show 10 what an extont
the criticism is good, and also many Otner Interesting
| facts In connection with the evening schools
The New York herald., 1878-09-26

While over eighteen thousand pupils enrolled tho
largest attendance any cvoniug during the term Of
lS77-S numbered only eleven thousand and odd, and
out OF the large enrolment only T. 800 continued TO
the end Superintendent Kddlc points TO tho item IN
the above table Number admitted that could not
read" rcfutaton OF tho assertion that uteracy Is
the ruo among tho children OF New York one thou
sand eight hundred aud thirty foreigners last year
avacd themselves OF tho evening schools 10 learn sbe
Englsn language
LIST or EvEyfxo SCHOOLS FOR MALEs
The following sch oSls Will be opened Tor males: -
No. 90 Nos 81 and ~ Greenwich street; No. l. No. 80
Vandwater street, No ~, cornar OF North Moore aud
Varick Streets No. IL No. 37l Madison street, No TO-
West Thirteenth street, near Seventh avenue No. AZ,
Ancn street nearester Me- %. stanton street. corner
Of sherin; No. 81 ERhty seventh street, near Fourth
avenue; No. AZ, 10Th street, near Tenth avenue
No. 81, 116h street, Harlem; No. 49, Houston street.
near Essex No. rs, Fthstrcet poar FIRST avenue NO.
~, Twenty third street, ncar Third avenue; NO. II,
Forty-sccond street, near rhrd avenue; No 81 West
Thtrty-hfh street, noar Ninth avenue: No Is, For
Iieth street, Eighth avenue; No g. Third ave-
nuc. near l5Sth street.
EVENING SCHOOLS Dor rEMALRs
No. ii, Seventeenth street, near Eighth avenue;
No. 49, Fourteenth street, near First avenue No bo,
Fiity-seventh street, near second avenue; NO. w,
Twen ~ eighth street, near Ninth avenue; No. IA,
Twenty seventh street. near Second avenue; NO
H. Forty seventh street. near Eighth avenues No. o.
Third avenue. near l5stn street; No "a, Elm street.
The New York herald., 1878-09-26
THE COMMoDORE'S MILLIONS.
MRS. ABBY CARLTON AND DE- ALLEN M. Han

MRS. ABBY CARLTON AND DE- ALLLN N. HAM
ILros ON THE STAND.
The hearing In the Vanderbilt will med
yesterday morning before Surrogate Calvin. Tho
usual counsel on both sides present, as well
Mr. william II. Vanderbilt his brother Cornelius ard
the oshor parties interesied in the trial. much
larger crowd attended the proceedings tnan on the
previous day, bat Tho testimony very uninIeres-
Ing
Mrs Abby Carlton took the stand and Mr.. Clinton
continued her cross-examina,Ion. sho had testified
on The previous day that she overheard William ID.
Vanderbilt tell bis father that "the other children
hated him and wished him dead" Tho three lawyers
for the proponents united their talents to quos-
tion tho lady witness The minutes. details,
endeavoring 10 shake her Jcstimony or provo
some flaw In her recollection. Tho witness,
however, had q ready answer ior every question,
showing remarkable memory for the smallest de-
tnils The Surrogate nDaily interrupted the Arc Of
The New York herald., 1878-09-26
KID GLOVE ADVERTISEMENTS.

A decision Is expected shortly from Collector Msr.
rit principal test OF kid eiovs rsapprase
ments reports oil Iho merchant appraisers having
been trans mltted him. 1t will DO remembered that
Appraiser kstchum, In his report increased the IN
voice values upward Of twenty per cent whereas
the merchant appraisers sustain tho invoice
values OF the goods as correct The gloves which
havc been reapprascd, were mpostsd by Wilmerding,
Hoguot Co., A. T. Stewart Co., and lsoln, Neescr
Il Co Tho merchant appraisers In these cases were
Auchincioss, OF Auchincloss Drothers, and Mr.. Dun
ham, OF Durham, Buckley Co. There rs said to DO
nj present IN this port than ono hundred thou
sand dozen kid giovos under general order awaiting
entry ponding the decision Of the Collector IN these
toetr ruaa
The New York herald., 1878-09-26
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES

In the suit divorce brought by Paul q. schmidt
against bis wife, Emma c. Schmidt the iacss Of which
have already boon published, Judge J. j. DAILY yes
to-day granted nm order allowing 81 week alimony
TO the wiio and S3j counsel fec.
owen r. Lee and Henry Clark, charged with pass
ing ten-dollar counterfeit bii had pination
before United states Commissioner Deuel. yesterday,
which resulted their being ommitted 10 await the
action OF the Grand Jury In default OF $500 bail each
Merrill Gisnnon. drivsr OF the Third Avenue Rail-
road, was yesterday arrested charge OF running
over child at the corner OF Chatham Pearl
streets, causing. alleged, fatal injures Subse-
qucnty hs counsel. Mr.. Alfred Stecxler. obtained
from Judge Dononue n writ OF bsboas corpus In tho
case, which made returnsble this morning
William Moonshine, charged by officers OF Internal
revenue with having sold quantity OF leaf tobacco
which tho govern tsr had not been paid. was
taken before United States Commissioner Osborn
yesterday and held to bail In the OF $500 await
The actIon Of the Grand Jury.
There were nve indictments against David Lovy,
who ovorbauled by Detective Dorsey, OF the Cen
eral merchants undor fasc prctouces. when ar
raGned for uial yesterday be pleaded guilty In the
Court VI General Sessions and Recorder uackett sent
hiia to state Prison lOr two years
George W. Evans was lett sono fifteen years ago IN
care OF his aunt, MR.. Lille sylvia Eight years ago
bis mother died at Shreveport, L1., and her desth
bed requested Mrs sylvia to orIDR the boy up the
Protestant uith. Recently the iatner Obtained pos
session aEd placed MIN, es alleged, ia tho juvenile
Asylum. Mrs sylvia obtained yesterday from Judge
DOBohue writ oil habeas corpus la the case. she
says that the boys iab0r seeking 10 get the cbIds
share OF bis motBer's estate.
Part OF the Court OF General Sessions
pied yesterday WITH tue triai OF Owen NcMaBus Tor
dragging Mary Answorth into a lumber yard aud
rimnally assauitng her, at 1o6th street and Third
vcnue on the 24th Of August Many Witnesses were
sxamLed and the testimony was quitc contradictory
Mr. Abo Hummcl, who appeared Tor tho accused,
saiiDed II was case OF mistaken identity and that
tho prisoner was arrested because VI his beng
vicinity Of where the crime was committed "a the
time OF MS arrest but the jury being agree
alter prolonged absence. were discharged
SUIT has been brought by Edward H. Durham in
tc supreme Court against The Mercantile Mutual
Insurance Company and the case camo before judge
Van Worst yesterday In hs complaint tho plaintiH
The New York herald., 1878-09-26

near Leonard; No. q No. 116 Henry street; No. 81,
Clark street, Broome No. 10, Fifth street, near
Avenue q; No 43. l29th street, near Tenth avenue;
No. "a, Broome street, sheriff; No. II, Marion
street, near Prince
SCHOOLS.
Schools for male and female colored people VIII be
opened in South Filth avouue. near Breome street,
and in Seventeenth street, between sixth and seventh
avenues
EVENING SCHOOL
Evening High School viii be opened III Grammar
School No. IS, lest Thirteth street. near Sixth ave-
nue., Tor a Term OF tweuty-lour weeks.
THE PROSPECTS
Superintende Kidde thinks from all he can learn
at present that the coming term Will be quite as sue
cessfu any yet held OF 2l8 classes examined last
year the In 113 found 70 have been ex
cclenl In SO good and in fair The discipline IN l73
classes reported excellent 10 43 good and N
lai
The New York herald., 1878-09-26

questions saying that too much time was being taken
up by asking questions that had already been an
swered A few more interrogatorss were put ana the
witness LETT the stand Before she retired she stated
she had not asked to be permitted to tesv she
had not known Mr.. Lord more than week, and mad
met Mrs La Bau only yesterday morning. when she
learned for the first that that lady daugh-
OF Commodore Vanderbilt
DIR. Allen NJ. Hamilton was the next witness Mono
MANIA he declared, sometimes took the form OF dis
ike for one's kindred.
recess OF halt an hour was here taken.
AFTER THK REckSS.
At two O'Clock The court room was again hlled win
the opposing counsel and parties interested IN the
trial Dr. Hamltons examination was continued.
He thought illnesses with which tho Com
modore afflicted would be likely TO AFFECT his mind
unfavoraby. Several other questions OF great length
asked by Mr Lord, tending TO show weakness
OF mind or unsound judgment In Commodore Wander
bt After an hour and hall spent IN arguing one
OF these long questions, assuming the various condi
tions OF the Commcdorc's lie, financial and other-
wise, Mr. Lord asked what these conditions would IN
d,ca 10 to the state OF the Commocores mind Wit
81 should say that the subject OF this
by potheticai In which ambition, vanity,
caprice and avarice were blended together In re-
gard to the disposal OF the properly should simply
look upon that breach OF fatn." Many other
questions bearing the same point were asked, some
being rulod out ana others admitted
Proceedings at hapast four O'Clock were ADJOURNED
till next Friouy msrning At hali-pasl ten.
The New York herald., 1878-09-26
COURT CALENDARS-THIS DAY.

supRKnE CouRr-CHAxBERs--Held by Judge West
brook-Court opens at ten O'Clock A. M.-Caendar
eaied ut eleven ociock.-Nos. 3l 65 g. So III, III
1870 IDA 2o3, 2l7, PIG, IA, 225 229, 250 2a2, 23a
SUPERIOR CouRr-SrEciAL fkKM-heid by Judge
Van Vorst-Court opens al twelve oclock-No day
Coxxos PLxAs-sPscIAL TBEx-Heid by Judge J. r.
Day--C0urt opens at ten O'Clock A. A-No day
MAgrSp CouRr-TRIAL rxRM-Pun HELD by Judge
Kiss opens aoo at 4!f ssa M & @
47o3, 452O 4735, 47s5 Part 2-Heid by Judse sin
po,t-Cour. opens al ten o'ciocx:-soa 44lS. aS.a
1925 AGO. 1856 1892 4254 4ot6 4l45, 3S4s 4st1, 3746
ASH 3944 4l75, ad42 Pat 3-No day calendar.
COURT og GENERAL SKssioSs-Part Held by Re-
coraer AackeIL-Ihe People VS.. John Tlerney, roo
nous assault and battery; Same vs.. Dell stewart,
ieionious assault and battery; Same VS. Jeremiah
Willis, ieiosious assault and battery; Same va
Frederick Phinps, forgery; Same vs. Charles BAKER,
Junus ] smith grand larceny; Same VS.. William
Hedden dori and Claus Williams, grand larceny; Same
vs.. Charles Hauser grand larceny; Same vs George
Canon, grand larceny; Same VI. Henry Schebe.
grand larceny; Same vs. Dennis Maloney, James
Carr and Joseph Decker, grand larceny; Sano
VS.. John Flynn, grand larceny Same VS. Henry Hell
iernap grand ia ceny Same VS.. Henry Kepier grand
larceny; Same Ernest Delke and Martin DAHL
bender, violating Excise law; Same VS. George WHIT
Ing and Jane stevens, violating Excise law;
same Va James Corcoran and Thomas Poy-
Ter, violating Excise law; Same vs.. George
2-Hcld by Judge Giidersleeve.-Tnc People Va
Joseph winsier, burglary; same Va John hoyt and
John whiIe urslary; Same VS.. James Taale, fcopi-
GUS assault battery; Same VS.. Adam Seg, feloni
Gus assault and battery; Same va William Hodgins
assault and battery Same vs. James Smith,
fclonous assault and battery Same w. Edmund COS
sest, felonious assault and battery; Same w. John
Somers and Nicholas BsgRy, receiving stolen goods
same vs. James Scott and Mary Scott. receiving
stolou goods; Same vs.. Patrick feirney, concealed
weapons Same Larry Grimes, petit larceny: same
vs. Lew Noses Indecent assault; same Va DAME
sullivan, assault and battery; Same vs.. Michae
Hoomer, adulterattng m.lk same Va Theodore Wcin-
.t.,lfn mill Snu II nan
aduIteratng milk; same Va Henry swariz adulicr
ssing INK; Same VS.. John &. Voss adulterating milk
Same vs.. Mary Wagner, aduiterating milk Same Va
John Gaff adulternting milk; Same vs.. LOUIS STUN
violating Sam itary Code; Same va. Morris Warner
violating Sanitary Code; Same Isaac Stabi voiat
ing SANITARY Code; Same va FroderAca echwarzwold
\ vao olait mr. Sau Code.