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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21

took him out of tlp court room with
me, told him who sas, At his own re-
quest I, and saw him running down the
street Ms fast as hi little legs would
carry him soon after ths reversed deci-
sion Of his honor. Tie result Of my
voluntary effort in tis affair was Very
gratifying to me, for | cit assured that
the boy was innocent. But the most
agreeable part of the business was yet
III store for me.
About month afterwards Il poorly
dressed lad entered myaw office ON one
cold, raw morning, capn hand, whom
| quickly recognized S Johnny. and
who said
Good morning, NJ -. You
were kind enough to lclp ME out III
court, the othc, day, 81.
.Ics, remember yd. Como 70 the
fire, Johnny.
Thank YOU sir. IS pootN cold,
outside, sin.
Very. Where's yor overeoat9"
a what, sir?"
Your coat. OutsiA jacket"
" Bless you, hain't gt none. But |
do not mind 1t. | am used to il, sir.
| only came 70 thank on sir and to
tell you that il was alright about the
pocket book The ma found it,
Where How ~ l,skcd with deep
interest.
"Wcll, | did it M inmy hurry 70 set
oil that night in one cfhc hig bundles,
IIn Iiln'f find II form WOOL, fenS hp did
not open the parcel that il got into
somehow. But he weit and told my
master about ltwho turned me oil
you know, for stealing i, when | didn't
know nothing about lt-and one of the
shop boys told of it yesterday
congratulated the lsd and then in
induced him "a give mchis history
He was an orphan-an intelligent,
but uneducated boy, and one who had
been educutcd III povery, but honesty.
His mothers counselani teachings had
Il salutory effect upon his mind, and an
influence which was lasting conceived.
He was out OF work and wanted em-
pioymcnt. recommended him to
il ncighhor and secured him good
place subsequently.
lie was always very grateful To me for
the service had SO accldentlyrendered
him in court, and he proved 4 thor
oughly honest and good servant i'll the
years that followed that little incident
The event is one which confirms me
III my opinion that it is unsafe To con
Wet upon circumstantyal evidence only
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
HEET SEVENTEEN.
By nERBEnr pENrLk. rREENAN

How light her fairy footsteps fall,
The garden gate she gently closes,
And wanders by the blossomed wall,
While June makes mirth among the roses
The FURNISHED hralds that bind her head,
With careless ribbon loosely holden
Her friend Louisa calls them red
Louisa brother says they re golden.
Cnschooled in the matnrer arts
or picking her friends to pieces,
Nor skilled to chain her lovers hearts
With witchery of Loves capriCes.
Lips that would scoru the truth to hidc,
a laugh that's silvery and hearty,
The angel oi the poor, the pride
OF every jolly Christmas party
To tiirt with poor old Colonel Chahce,
And wiring his heart with glances naughty
Between the pauScs of the dance
Its nice but oh, it's very naughty,
Then seatwards when her waltz is done,
For fear mamma should scent the treason;
Poor innocent. condemned to run
The gauntlet Of Il city season.
She dreams al loves beneath the moon
Are equal parts Of truth and honey;
Leave her alone she'll learn too soon
That Loves another name for money!
Where is the namelcsS grace Of old,
The spotless soul, the pure compassion
Alas! il all the virgin gold
UntarniShed by the dust of fashion:
And she, city seasons belle,
OF slaves and suitors she II have plenty,
Aud marry, II her world goes we'll,
A rich Old widower when she's twenty,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
The Darke,'s Consolation.
Galyeston vows

Not long since Sal Antonio eolored
darkev did some whitevashing for n man
living in the fifth ward On paying for
The job the employer paid of Nose, for
that was the darkey'sname, in Mexican
quarters at par. II was several days
hofore Nose found out they were only
worth 20 cents Nose was very much
hurt about ii. "Jess 10 think Of Colonel
cheatin' dis hard working nggah
outen 80 cents. Foah de Lord ] wud
neber hab believed il on him. ! hadn't
ortcr tux dc job ii de fust pIaee' And
then he added, more cheerIully. " But
ef hadn't whitevashed de fence ncb-
er would hab fond out whar all dem
roasted what ! sold next morn-
ing for dollar. De banks hadn't cotch
up wild dis niggal yet, heah heah -
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Pnneriy md Suffering.

- was dragged down with debt, poy-
erty and suffering for years, caused by
Il sick family and large bills for doctor
ing, which did them no good. | was
completely discouraged until one year
ago, by the advice Of my pastor, ! pro-
cured Hop Bittcrs and commenced their
use, and IN one month we were all well,
and none Of us have seen sick day
since, and | want TO say to all poor men,
you can keep your families well year
with Hop Bttcr5 for less than one doc
tors visit will cost know it.
A WoRKINdmAN.o
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21

said the Judge, with some interest.
The old story, your honor replied
the clerk, tamiliarly. "Thieving He's
stolena pocketbook, and won't give any
account of 1t.
Where are the witnesses ~
Here, Your honor. The loser Of the
money, and the boys late employer
Has he no counsel-no friend in the
court :"
haven't seen any, your honor-no
friend III the court?
Il haven't seen any, your honor, and
he don't look as if he were overburdcn-
ed in that way" replied the clerk, sar-
castcaly.
The child's employer took the stand
and stated the case.
He was well-dressed man, but he
had hard features-a wordly-mindcd,
selfish appearing person, and thus tes-
titled
A strangar came into my store, your
honor, and made Il purchase. lie paid
me $50 ordered the goods sent home,
and went out, but returned soon for his
pocketbook, which he missed directly,
and was certain he had left it on the
6DulllCi, Vii Cltspl1 HIS Ivy y OllNtl !,
Johnny, had been with me but few
weeks, and noticed that he hurried off
out of the shop Immediately, and did
not see him for three days afterwards.
There was nobody in the store at the
moment but Johnny and !. The money
was gone, and did not steal it. lie has
been able TO give me no account Of it.
or rather refuses to do so, and there
can lie no doubt that he is the thief. |
took him out Of the street, and set him
to work out Of charity, and this is tine
return he makes me. He was a poor
vagrant and has deceived me.
\ Is that all, sir2'
9 Yes, your honor2'
The owner Of the money then stated
that the merchants testimony was cor
rect He had lost so il the manner
described-that lie saw nobody III the
store but this boy and his master, and the
lad had disappeared on his immediate
return 70 the store, upon discovering
his los. lie was very positive he had
taken the wallet with him, but remcm-
bered Just where he had left il
upon the counter, near where this
Johnny w.ts engaged III putting I'D the
goods. lie had not the shadow of
doubt that he had purloine it and got
ten away with it during MS brief alb
sence, for he hadn't been seen about
Iii, bu~ine-, for three days afterwards
III anybody, and he noticed that tile
boy seemed uneasy and restless dur
ing the time he was therein He said
that he could not afford 70 lose this
money, AMI thought sHeh young rocue~
should he made an example of.
Now, my hoy, said the Judge,
have yoa anything to ,ay lou have
heard the testimony Of YOUR former
employer. and tile ease ~ VERY much
against yoa Do YOU sisn q say any
thing, OF explain, eh 3
The little fellow was ~ alarmed at
tie apparent severity of his honor
though IL Nas d just man and 4 good
Judge and did not intend to intimldate
tie culprit at all. a | knew from long
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The Whole story.
EMO Sey.l Pup,.

4 travelling minister observed II
rough-looking man lounging III front
Of an Elko salom last Sunday and AZ.
preaching him, a-kcd Ny friend, DO
sou know where mengo eventually who
hang about saloons and gambling houses
on the Lords dM?p " Yer whistlin'
do pard. Theyspar tor grub here till
the hash factories tumble on thcir rack
et, ali then som, on 'em strike out for
Tnscarory an a ew drift over TO Eu-
reky. I'm hy onthat programme, pard
tin over tie rnltes myself The min
ister pinned on an agonizing -milc and
sadly passed on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21

THE eight worder Of the world i that
the Chicago ppers ~ not attribute
this Internal electoral nuddle % ~
Louis, inasmucl IL Mr.. Illden was
nominated ther. OIL litn Lerriek
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-06-21
WHO STOLE THE MONEY.

have learned III the course of my
experience, that circumstantial cvi-
dence alone is II dangerous theory upon
which to base conviction in criminal
eases. | have known several cases
wherein the innocent have been grossly
wronged by this means, Il very plausi-
bic instance, remember, being in sub
stance, rs follows
4 pale, scared boy, some IL years old,
was brought into the municipal court i'll
Il neighboring city one morning, evi-
IDENTIFY in great tribnlation, who was ar
raigned upon charge of theft i'll his
employers store.
'What is your namc?' asked the
Judge, quietly.
"Johnny Briggs, said the boy, hum
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-02-28

Our correspondent writes The gale
OF last night Feb. 21i, vas very severe,
bat no damage heard of yet.
Benz. Beaudreaux's House took fire
about twelve o'clock, but WAS put out
without much damage.
The Mt. Desert Dramatic Club gave
two entertainments at Whiting Hall, the
18th and 18th inst, playing the piece en-
titled, Nick OF the Woods. Each playing
their part with credit to themselves and
the Club. After paying the expenses they
had Si2 lett. which by vote OF the Club.
was presented TO the Treasurer OF the
Sewing Circle for repairs on the sidewalk
MI DESERT Rock LIGHT STATION
Capt. Mark w. Hodxdon,l,t Asst. Keeper
of Mt. Desert Rock Light Station, visited
the main land last week, and reported that
the gale of the l0ih and 18th ofJauuary
last. was the severest whish had been
known at that station for several years.
Capt. II. says that on the morning OF the
llth, the sea went 20 feet above the top OF
the boat-house, and swept over the very
top OF the Rock in sufficient volume TO
have carried a vessel OF 200 tons burden
over without touching. The door and
windows of the l. of the dwelling house
were broken in, the shingles which covered
the walls torn of, the foundation walls Of
the dwelling house badly damaged, aud
quite large quantity of fuel was swept
of and lost.
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Mt. VEsUvaQs,

Should an eruption occur in this volcano. and
cause the destruction Of one-haf OF the inhabi-
tants who live in the vicinity. the remainder
who barely escape with their lives, immediate
ly move back upon the hslf-cooied lava, and
there live In constant fear of smother eruption.
foolishy fancyiBg that the only tenaDtable por-
lion OF the earth rests within the shadow Of the
great volcano. This fairly illustrates the force
OF habit. and the persistency with which people
cling to opinions when once formed. For ex-
ample, DIR. Pieree's Golden Medical Discovery
cures Incipent consumption, coughs, colds. and
all affections of the liver and blood. yet some
still depend upon physicians and remedies that
have naught but repeated failures TO which they
can refer. And although DIR. Pierce's Fayorife
PRESCRIPTION Is sold under positive guarantee
70 cure those weaknesses peculiar to women,
anu notwithstanding that thou ssnds Of women
pear testimony TO its efficacy. and the truth Of
all statements made concerning it. many yet
submit to the use of caustic and the knife,
Agsin. DIR. Pieree's Pleasant Pun gatiye Pellets.
no larger than mustard seeds, will positively
cure constipation. where it is dependent upon
dyspepsia or torpid liver; yet some still depend
Tor relief upon the "blue pill' or huge doses of
drastic cathartic medicine. In the face of such
facts, can we wonder at the blindness of the
poor Italians:
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Bu,ckspsrt.


Our correspondent (Sig.) writes: A
praise meeting, was held by Phenix Tenn
pie of Honor. on Friday evening last.
After reading and prayer by the chaplain
an hour was spent in song and brief re-
marks by the members and friends. Mr..
| J. II. Whi;morc. Chorister, and Miss Jennie
l.. sherman, Organist.
Reform Club Sunday, was red-letter
day for the temperance friends In Bucks
port. At O'Clock p. NJ. Emery Hall
was filled, floor, gallery, and PLATFORM
by the elite and intelligence Of town, all
eager to enjoy the anniversary exercises
of the Reform Club, and Ladies' Aid. The
music was furnished by the Bucksport
Cornet Band, Choir OF the Congregational
church. and a Qnartette OF mail voices viz,
X. b. Slower. s. c. Homer. Parker Spofiord
and Theo. Emerson OF Orland: Will NJ.
Ross, President of the Club in the chair
| Amer devotional exercises by II. :. Lam
| pher. Chaplain. Mrs. l.. A. Whitmore,
President of the Ladies' Aid. read MI ex-
cellent address. The Secretary. Miss En-
ma Farnham, reported the work of the So
ciety. They had held forty nine meetings,
received several additions and lost but one.
Had made and donated TO different families
seventy-five garments, beside donating
groceries. other provisions and cash.
Mrs. Il. ii. Emery reported the finances
Total receipts sl37 go; expenditures $50
Sc; Balance in treasury $50 l6. These
reports were well written and distinctly
read. aud the audience showed a deep in
trrest In tho noble work of these heroic
women. Alter briei remark, By Mr.. Ross,
the report of the Club was read by Chas.
j. Cobb. This was decidedly the paper
OF The hour. Its statement OF facts. aud
earnest appeal, thrilled the audience No
OF members, lJ2; additions this year Is:
dropped mostly ABSENT %; died three,
namely. John Collins. Chas. Turner tlost
a, sea- and Dca. Henry Darling. ". ).
Homer, the Treasurer gave the financial
report The Club have laid aside all fee,
aud dues. and now rely wholly upon the
free viii offerings OF members and friends
"'a' w W . w hAfsb.
Rev. ID. II. Sherman. Com. Heath and
Rev. &. \. Plummer.
In the evening a toll house listened to
the address by John r. Haynes OF Saco.
several names were added To the pledge.
and at the request OF Mr.. g. W. Herbert. a
collection was taken for the bench; OF the
Club.
Rev. William Forsyth gave lecture
al 6 80 Ssulav I. NJ. on Moses as his
torian." 1t fairly brisilcd with sharp
points. showing a thorough knowledge OF
science and intense love OF the bible No
one will soon forget his answer to those
who a lew years since claimed TO have
found the ''isw-bo of a man" In the old.
Ell formation.-as having lived prior 10 tie
Mosaic account. 4 more careful examIn-
alton showed II To have been of r,c.Ht In
terment. "A somewhat similar Instance
he remarked. ~ recorded by Moses. only
the characters are rcrcrssi. In the bible
story it Wa the the jaw-bone OF an A. IN
the hands OF man; in this case II was the
jaw bone OF a man in the hands OF the 9TH
er sort, 10 stupidity at least
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4 astine.

Castine.
Our correspondent 81 writes: The
winter term of the Normal School closed
ing classes were examined: Arithmetic,
Physiology, Algebra, Political and Physi-
cal Geography, Chemistry and English
Literature. The recitations covered tho
work OF the term, aud in thoroughness aud
practical value were very creditabe to the
pupils and teachers. The tendency of the
training is TO induce clear Independent
thinking rather than memorising. Much
earnestness in teachers and pupils was
noticeable. The examin ation was followed
by the reading of Essays upon the follow
ing subjects :-"School Organization, Ru-
fus Gardner; Use and Abuse of Text
Recitations," E. A. Morrow; Reading"
j. b. Mower; Examination ofTeachers."
Lizzie l.. Gardner; Intellectual Phloso-
ply W. L. Xoulton. These essays
evinced thought and definite knowledge
upon the subjects. and the reading was
clear and impressive. The regular gradu-
alton exercises OF the school occur in June
at the close OF the school year, but the
state Diploma" was awarded on Thurs
day, by j. W. Dresser, Esq, Trustee, to
Miss Lizzie l.. Gardner of Castne. who
completed her course of study this term.
Miss Gardner is a teacher of experience
aud ability. In attendance and ability thi.
has been ab"ve the average Of winter
terms. As We look upon the earnest
workers. and witness no tagging or dis
couragements among the pupils, and see
every effort earnestly seconded by the
this school is a success. The next term
commences March 18th.
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Report of Winter School in District
No. ;. Annie T.. Fernald, Teacher. The
school closed Feb. %, after a very pleasant
term OF fourteen weeks. The whole num-
Der OF scholars present, 30 average
number Is; number not absent during
the term, IS; number absent on account
of sickness and not more than two days. Z.
All the scholars In the district but one at
tended, and four from other places. Much
praise Is dire to the scholars TOR the perse-
vering industry shown by them, also for
their quiet aud respectful department. \
new school house. well arranged, ligh:
aui pleasant, together with occa siona
visits from parents aud citizens. have been
great inducements TO the scholars TO do
their very best, II fathers aud mothers
only knew how much their presence add !,
to the enjoyment aud advancement OF their
little ones at sch pol. they would not allow
the place to become one almost unknown
to them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-02-28

North sedgspck.
Hope Lodge, No. 81, /. o. G. r., has
been revived IN this place. and seems to
have very favorable prospects for success.
The Lodge reorgsnized with the following
officers Rev. Jos. II. Taylor, W. c. T..
Mrs. Emma T. Allen, W. V. T.; Mrs.
Aldana Freeman. ". $; Miss Fanny
Staples. w. \. =: II. O. Staples, W. +.
s.; Mrs. Rose Elwell, W. T.; O. ). Hans
com. W. NJ; Miss Tiny Marks, W. ID. NJ. /;
Abel Staples, W. Chap; Mrs. Alma A.
Bettelle, W. /. c.: II. NJ. Freeman. ". o.
G.; Mrs. lsidore Hanscom, ". l.. IL. ;. !:
Mrs. Katie Taylor. W. l.. II. ;. Several
new members have been admitted. aud
quite a number more have been proposed
aud accepted.
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Business Notices.

THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DECEIVED by the
incompetent empires that have attempted to
enighten the world upon the delicate matters
relating to the generstive organs. should re-
sort to the works published by the peabody
Medical Institute Boston, as the source OF
true information. Those who are suffering as
though without hope from the errors Of youth
those whose vitality has been impaired by
exposures or by intense application to BUSH
ness, should not fail to peruse 1.-THE Science Of
Life ,or Seif-Preservstion." Those attic ted with
nervous debility iI any form should read the
work on Diseases OF the Nerves snd Nervous
Naladies." These works, written by the Chief
Consulting Physician Of the Peabody Insti-
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S:s5'<$aG
.n,-palrhe. 10 the Ellsworth American
The Dexter Robbery,

DEXTER, Me-, Feb. 26
The trustees of the Savings Bank have
concluded from the memoranda left by
the murdered man that the thieves Sc.
cured about 400 dollars of the Bank fund
that was in the cash tray and had not
been put in the safe. II also seems pro.
babe that they secured some six hun
bred dollars of town funds a. the tax
collector paid Mr. Barron that amount
late in the afternoon Of the murder.
MIR. BARRoN's HERoIsM.
The heraism of the murdered man
was. il now appears, greater than was at
first supposed The tact that the cash
tray had not been returned TO the safe
makes it probable that the burglar chest
Wa not locked at the time oltle attempt
Those knowing the WAYS OF business
a; the bank sa, il was Mr. Bsrron's Gus
tom not to lock the burglar chest during
the day only to turn the knob sufficient
~ TO hold the door in place. This chest
was found fully locked after the murder.
II seems likely from the way Mr.. Il. was
treated that The thieves having taken
him from the rear room supposed this
chest was locked and commanded 10
open it. That he apparently scceded to
their request but having got his hand on
the knob fully locked it in their very
face, aud said. Now do vour worst,
You are foiled" Thai. they ,exasperated
at his conduct did all in their power to
COMPEL him TO open the Ghost. and fail
ing in this lett him for dad in his OWN
treasury house.
SYMPATHY FOR MRS. }. ". BARaoN.
CALAIS, Me, Feb. %
At meeting OF the Directors of the
Calais National Bank TO-DAY. resolutions
OF sympathy for the widow and family
of the late Cashier of the Dexter Savings
Bank, were unanimously passed, aud
the president was Instructed To send
Mr.. J. W Barron the sum OF tiltv dol
lars a. a recognition of he sacrifice
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Accident Resulting in Death.

q AEnINfE, Nc. 7 go. 70.
Daniel L0ring and Andrew jock OF
thi- city. and Michael Mooney. OF the
Soldiers Home at Togus. were knocked
>eu>elc,> on Water 81. this forenoon, by
"a pair of runaway horses. Mr. Loring
wa badly injured and probably cannot
live. Mr. jock i mail agent running
between Portland and Bangor. His liz
iurirs are serious. Mr.. Mooney was
uot dangerously hurt.
Latcr,-Daniel Loriug died from the
effect OF hi injuries this evening.
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errible Disaster in China.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 20.
Advices from China state that d ter
rlble disaster occurred at Tien Tsin.
The refuge house at which the famine
stricken refugees from the northern
provinces assembled, took fire, and OF
nearly 5000 people in the building, only
about 100 escaped.
The extremely cold weather had fatal
effect on the refugees many being frozen
To death while thousands are suffering
from insufficient accommodation and
lack OF ioOd which cannot be Supplied in
quantities TO meet the demand.
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War Indications in Enoland.

London. Feb. &c. Orders have been
issued to the English Works at Bull
Point for All increased amount of car
tridges and small arms. An order has
been Issued Tor number of steam
cranes for loading vessels with amuni-
ton. The order must be completed in
-iN weeks. Men are working day and
niohf.
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