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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

once a day, in case containing my
crotalus. TIE first skin he cast of. in
July, was entiro and without blemish.
AT the second change, however, the last
of September, removed the cup one
night, intending TO replace it shortly
afterwards, but forgot to do so. The
next morning | found portions Of loose
skin all over the floor of the case, and
much more hanging IN shreds from
various parts of the body OF the snake.
Other parts seemed not to be detached
yet. had not supposed that the ophid-
ian was quite ready for change. He
was over two months in diyestinc him.
self of his torn trousers. Was it due to
the fact that water had been withheld
at the last time? | failed to observe
the interesting process OF Investment.
To test the question of so-called blind
ness occurring during the time when
the pupil is covered by whitish film
or thin membrane becoming detached.
and iccluding the sight of the eye, l
placed some very active mice repeatedly
in the case, during the period of change
Of epidermis. The ophidian attacked
the mice in quick turn, without ever
missing his first victim. On other oc-
casions, however, when his sight was
unobstructed, | have seen him strike
at and miss the mark repeatedly. After
making few misses he would then
strike about with intensified fury. The
snake never ate without first striking his
victim. He did not eat more than two
mice at meal, and sometimes an hour
lasped before eating the second one.
He never killed his prey wantonly; on
the contrary, he permitted mice to
keep his company so long as his APP
petite was appeased.-The Scientific
NetEs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
How the Gypsies Honored Their Queen
london Truth, August %.

Here is sample Of gypsy honesty !:
Early in this century the Queen of II
tribe. or heir apparent to the sovereign
ty-I forget which, died. She was but
u child, aged IA, and her name was
Paradise Buckler. The tribe was then
camped on Bell Heath, in Worcester
shire, and they desired to bury her in
the churchyard of Belbroughton, in
which parish she died. Being an up-
married girl, the deceased was to be
carried by nothing but white pocket
handkerchief, and the coffin was to be
covered with the same. Every gypsy
eff the tribe also wanted awhile pocket
handkerchief for his own use on the
occasion. They went round and "bor
rowed" these commodities, and the vii
layers and gentry gave them up III
much the same spirit as the Egyptians
did when the Israelites borrowed" Of
them, not liking to incur the enmity of
the tribe by refusal. But when the
ceremony was over each handkerchief
was duly restored to its owner, beauti-
fully washed and bleaehed. In one or
two cases where the borrowed articles
had been slightly injured, they were re-
placed by others of the finest cambria.
To this day some of the Oldest inhabi-
tants tell of the spectacle of the funeral
Of the gypsy child Queen, and how the
gypsies gathered by hundreds from the
country round to attend the ceremony;
and, most of all. how astonished the
parishioners were at the honesty OF the
gypsies on the occasion. Besides the
scrupulous return Of tie borrowed
handkerchiefs, there were no complaints
Of theft during the inroad Of the tribe
for the ceremony. They seem to have
felt themselves in the light of guests,
and under obligations for the loans
made to them, and returned the COM
pliment by temporary regard for
metm and tatm. The gypsies erected
i handsome square tomb over the re
mains Of their young Queen, and they
keen it in repair to this day. notice
that some Of the correspondents III the
Standard state that gypsies like to OBJ
literate the name and all traces of their
dead. They do not do so in the case Of
Paradise Buckler. The inscription on
her tomb is clear to this day, though
more than half century old. Gypsies,
en- paSSdnt, often visit it. 1t stands on
the southeast side Of the churchyard,
and | have myself often read the in
scription on it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
Tho Cow Disease.

In nil ages and in all parts of the
world diseases Of M epaootc and con.
tagious character have occurred amcng
live stock Of overy description, which
have been regarded M public calami-
tics, not alone from the pecuniury LOSSES
by death Of the animals but FROM the
influence exerted upon the health and
lives Of mankind, more particularly
upon tho infantile portion. Tho milk
of these Diseased cows, sold in the city
by dairymen, and given by the fond
mother To her darling babe. The car
casses of many Of these descnsed ami
mails, after having been killed 10 pre-
vent death by disease, secretly find
thor way into our markets AND are sold
as food, thus planting the seeds Of
disease in tho systems of VII who arc
unfortunate enough 10 cnt il. DO we
want any better proof ol the transmits
SION Of disease by eating poisonous or
diseased food than the fact that whatever
enters into our stomach forms ultim-
ntely n portion Of MI the sccrotions Of
tho body. "rhe simple fact that garlic
mingled with tho food of the cow inn
can not he eradioated, il evidence of the
fact" In further proof Of these facts we
will Introduce III our next experiments
made with diseased food introduced in
To the stomachs Of healthy calves, Ivy
Veterinary Surgeons Fleming of Lon
don, and Chauveuu of Paris. The disease
now raging with 40 much fatality among
the COWS III the lower part of the city
and Springwells, IL creating much alarm
among the darymcn, who use every
means to conceal the condition ofailars.
In our efforts to investigate this subject
we have been foiled ut every point.
Dairymon where we have been inform.
cd tho disease existed among the cows
positively deny having any disease
among their stock or about their prem
ises, and in some instances asserting
that they hud not heard of any such
disease. We met one man residing
on Beach street, who, feeling hap
py, was quite communicative; he
said no had lost six out OF twelve
head, and had two more sick. lie
promised us M opportunity Of visiting
his dairy, but failed To put in an mp
pthTAuNt. we, however, NlSlleU me
place, to bo told We were not wanted
there. People residing in the infected
district IRE ready to give information,
which is mainly gained by the removal
Of dead cows. from whom we learn the
loss must be 30 or 40 per cent. Az soon
rs an opportunity offers for us To ex-
anime some of these animals, we will
report i'll these columns. lii convcrsa-
ton with Mcnt Inspector Lame he in
formed as THAT the disease lies only i'll
the track Of the Texas cattle, M they
are driven over the commons from the
stock-yartls, and has no existence i'll
any other section. These cattle while
passing over the commons sometimes
come IN contact with our native stock
the disease, however, is not alone COM
municatcd by contact with Texas cattle,
but also from contact with the saliva or
alylne discharges left upon the grass
or In the water when they pass. There
are differences of opinion regarding
this disease by parties interested, one
claiming il rs the result Of stagnani
water, another that is Texas fever. We
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
FARM FANCIES.
Going to the Fair.

The season for fall fairs is at hand and
the question of attending is demanding
immediate settlement. An agricultural
fair, if properly conducted, is a school
of instruction that no farmer can well
afford to neglect. The association and
converse with neighboring farmers at
ford not only a much needed recreation,
but also give opportunity for the acqui-
sition Of q large amount OF useful in
formation. The various samples Of
product OF both animals and farm crops,
with discussion OF the various meth
DDS Of culture and treatment, will add
largely to the stock of knowledge Of
every attentive visitor Of the fair. The
stimulus to improvement in breeds OF
animals and methods Of tillage that
visit to the fair will prove, will be Of
lasting benefit. But the benefit result
ing from attendance at the fair depends
very much on the manner in which the
occasion is improved. II - man goes
and simply loafs around and INDUCES in
gossip, while it may be entertaining and
restlil, his information will be increased
to only very limited extent. TO get
the most good out Of these occasions n
man should go as no would 20 to school
with his notebook and pencil in
hand, determined to improve his time
while there in close study and investiga.
ton, Note should he made Of every
excellent sample and superior animal,
while all the information possible in re.
gard to their production should be
cleaned from those who have produced
them. All such Information shOnld be
noted down for careful study in the
future. In this way these fairs may be
made the means OF accommodating II
large fund of information.
But all fairs are not under proper
management. That IL true; too many
so-called agricultural fairs arc little
more than horse races. The ngri
cultural pnrt IL only side show to
attract the unwary 81 To serve ns mn ex-
cuse for those OF oasy morals to attend
the horse race. But such fairs are run
in the interest Of sports and gamblers,
and are no place for n man who has
any sel(-respect ana any regard for
moral principle. Horse racing, gam
bling, drinking, etc, ARE tho principal
features OF many Of these associations
now miscalled agriculture lnirs. The
good to be derived from attendance ON
one of these places il 40 far out-weighed
by the evil, that we nnhcsitatngly nd.
vise farmers to Alay away from all such
places. Give the managers 10 under
stand that il the fnr is to be run in tho
interests Of blacklegs and roughs, they
must look to that class for their iinan.
cia support. #, as ii frequently the
case, Nil the large premiums are to 20
TO fast horses, while true agricultural
matters arc treated us secondary mat
tiers, lot tho farmers resent the insult by
staying AWAY entirely. When the Assoc
citation has to rely for It's support ON
the class in whose interest such lnirs
nre run, its managers will soon sec the
necessity of turning out this gambling
element and running the fair in the in
torest of the agriculturist, oftho country.
Farmers who have the good OF ngri-
cultural fairs ut heart, will do well to
take this matter under advisemcnt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26


the first Napoleon" remarks the
Continental and Smiss Times, endowed
all his family splendidly, as the master
Of Europe might have been expected to
do. The records of st. Helena show
that sum variously estimated at from
$a000o,0O0 to Sl00,000,000 Of money
was at the command of the exiled en-
pcror in Amsterdam, Frankfort, and
London, Notwithstanding the vile
stories which have been current for
years Ms to the pecuniary embarfass-
ments Of Napoleon Ill. before he be-
came ruler of France, it is absolutely
certain that at the death Of his father,
the ex.king Of Holland, at Leghora, in
1916, he inherited very handsome
property.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
The Rattlesnake.

1t has been observed by some nat
uralists that il We withhold water from
snakes when about to shed 10 epider-
mis-, they are thereby prevented from
divesting themselves entirely OF the old
skin. | always kept small birds
bathing-cup, filled with clean water
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

A NOVEL form Of railway brake has
been invented by MI. w. Wiseman, OF
the East India government railway de.
partment. In the specifications ii is
stated that sand is placed in chamber
fitted with valves, which when opened
allow the sand to pass into 4 second
chamber. in which revolye blades at.
tached to the axle Of the vehicle. The
motion Of these blades Is arrested by
the rush ofsand impinging and clogging.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

exit to series OF chambers above. AT
the far end OF one Of these glimmered
faint light, and the next moment the
dazed guide. hearing voices, came to
ward US as il walking in dream.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

SCION ROBINSON styles the national
department of Agriculture very ire
spectacle home for tea drinklng-old
ladies" He might have added that the
great LeDuc is the boss Thea-or-ist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26

A FAIR Of rats produce, rs u rule,
thirteen litters Of eight young ones
each in three years, and the young
ones do the same after becoming six
months old. The grand total for y
single pair ut the end Of three years is
6o6,S0S Rats have migrated to all
parts of the world. They are found
eating turtles on the island of Ascension.
They have reached India, China, and
abound in Japan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-09-26
What They Got.

Messrs. Rothschild were according to
4 Parliamentary report, paid 500 Ill
for advancing the s3,976.5S2 required
suddenly by Lord Beaconsfeld to pur-
chase, in 1874, the Suez Canal shares.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

The country was startled on last Sat-
urday 70 learn Of the death Of Zach
Chandler, u. s. Senator. Of Michigan,
and Chairman OF the Republican National
Convention. lie had made violent
speech Friday night at Chicago, and re-
tired 10 bed at the Grand Pacific Hotel,
directing the clerk to have him called In
time for next mornings train for De-
troit. When the clerk attempted 10 have
him reused he was'fcund dead. He was
q man Of decided convictions, and was
noticeable among his political and per-
sonal associates. for being strictly honest
and straightforward In pecuniary mat
tiers. No faint Of Indian frauds,. Credit
Mobilier, Freedman's hank swindle'
Whisky ring pcrjuries, McGarrahan land
claims, or similar rascally transactions
pertains to Zack's memory, or manage
ment while he was Secretary OF the In
terror. lie was also honest In his opin-
ions and bold in their advocacy, and will
90 down to history as the only Senator
who announced In the dark days Of 1861,
that he didn't think the Union would
be worth q d-n without little blood
lettinglr His place in the Republican
counsels will be hard to fill in the can
vass Of 1880.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

PRErry.-Miss Maggie Kuebler has
received the hsndsomest stock Of mill.
merry goods ever brought to Jasper. It
makes the ladies eyes sparkle and wreaths
their faces with smiles TO see the hand
some bonnets and hats, and flowers and
birds, aud ribbons and laces, and Of the
latest style and most exquisite designs,
which she delights to show to her visitors
The fashions Of head gear were never 50
resplendent with beauty as this Fall, and
Miss kuebler's store well repays any
lady for visit. octi7-8t.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

BrRaLARrEs.-On Friday night last
she stores Of N. Kcan aud N. n. Wilson,
Of ireland. were burgIarizcd. The burg.
lars went 10 wagon-shop and took q
large .chiscL which they used in opening
'thc,doors. They seemed TO be acquaint'
ed with the localities and NOT great
deal was taken at either store. II 10 sup.
roscd eco will cover the amount stolen
10 clue TO the burglars.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

UThc result OF the action Of the
County Board against the town Of Jasper
81 Court, for the grading Of the Public
Square. has cost the county over $500,
while they were only asked for SIPS %
the connty's share Of grading expenses,
and they We. have that to pay-or rather
the taxpayers have. II seems TO US the
suit cost more than any possible benefit
derived.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

CoURT PRocEEDINGs-The following
are the disposition Of causes not found
on our frst page. Court adjourned
Wednesday having disposed Of all busi-
ness ready for trial.
Town Of jasper " c. krSus; jury
trial; verdict for town.
Benz Zimmerman W. John thinner
man: dismissed.
John Budd W. Chas Kraus; continued.
The County Commissioners " Town
or Jasper; verdict ortown.
Anton HARLAN W Kendall, atm'r o.
the estate OF NJ Fisher; Judgment To-
ldefcndent.
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The News says that 166 colored fami-
lies are coming soon from North Caroli-
ma. Some one has been here and ar
ranged for their reception. Can any ono
doubt that this IL . portion OF the re-
publican programme 70 colonize Indiana
with negroes before the next census and
in time for the presidential election OF
1880. This will also reduce the congres-
sional representation Of the South. Il
cuts both ways.-flnd. Sentinel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

HAIR WoRE. Mira 4. Withers has
been putting up some very nice hair
work for ladies recently, aud 10 doing
her work SO chespIy and expeditionsly
that no one need 90 bald headed II they
Will but save their combings and let her
work then, up. All kinds OF hair orna-
memss made 10 order. Sept. IS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

The election in New York on Tuesday
resulted IN the defeat Of Tildeu'a candi-
date for Governor by . large majority,
and the election Of the Democratic State
ticket except for Governor By $4,000 ma
jority. This lays TiIden on the shelf, -
Il shows New York 10 Democratic for
any body but him.
New Jersey and Mississippi 20 Demo-
cratic, as usual, and Illinois, Pennsylvania
aud Massac husetts Republican, Is usual
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

MAranIro.- -On rhursday. Oct. soth
1878. james Corn to Miss Florence Kelso.,
By Rev. ,. y. Madden q ths resi-
lsuce Of the bvide's fhthw.
Nov. Ah, 1874 - tho lsslsMd Hotel
BY Rev. ). b. Madden, Mr.. J. Q. n uston
% Mis- s. @. Hardin.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

HoRsx SToLBE.-On Thursday night
oflastswesk . horse belonging to Mr..
Miller, farmer in Madison township,
was stolen from the horse-lot adjoining
the farm. The horse was black with
white hind feet, and mark q halter
fburn on one Of his feet, three years old.
A young Nc Callister disappeared from
the -neighbordood the same night, and
suspicious are INDUCED in that he knew
something about the horse. A horse and
man bearing the description OF both 81
them wae seen in Column bia township on
Fridav, the horse badly tagged.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

The Ave cent. counter It Lehrburger.
Kahn 4 Costs the place to get your
|monSy hack. Thiags you have been &C.
|castomsd = ply 10 o. ls cents for. may
10 found there u abundance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07
EXTRA sPEyIAL NOTICE.
fssrlnoxy o. axv. ?. >. willie eovixeTox.
KENTUCKY.
Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The Rest and ssfest Remedy for Chile and
Fever or Fever and Ague.

CoVIrofoS. kY., Nay II.
There has not been for many years In this country
such general complaint about chls and fever This
disease IL prevailing IN many portions
Kentucky and ss~ here where the people have long
battered them selves that they were entirely exempt
from It's influence To those who thrs afetec. ws
wsh 10 recommend sxrrns To~sc SsKrv, believing Il 70
Be the very best remedy extant- Every one We have
heard u using a. upon IN the very highest
terms, We have lately used II In our family With
mark cd success The ingredients simple. and the
ToxIc can used freely without any dsriment 70 the
whatever N the directions. which always
accompany every hottie carefully followed, II VIII
In nine cases out Of ten result In permanent cure.
whether the disease be OF short or long standing.
We take pleasure IN recommending this medicine q
the subjects % this disease everywhere sincerely be-
p. h. wILES.
For sale BY r wERTz 4 CO.. Jasper. Ind.
Feb 18th. ls7e-ly.
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The undersigned Offers for sale MS nne
b,coded Jack, aged 10 years, sure toai
rSstsr ~ 6ss I number Of hnc colts "a
shis county. Apply q HE residence o
49, NsC Albany road. near Jasper, e
NICHOLAS 6caBEcxss.
espt. -. is7s-sm.s
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Teachers Institute.
The Teachers Of Hall Township Du-
bois county Ind. met In institute ct No.
1. Nov. lst, 1879. House called to order
by T. j. Nolan chairman, at 8 A. N.
Devotional exercises by chairman.
The chairman appointed s. J. Harris
critic for the day.
let Analysis and diagraming Of SEN
fences BY S. j. Harris.
I'd. Outline Geography, BY W. W
Outlet.
Sd. Discoveries and Settlements By
G. q. McCown.
Afternoon Session.
lst OsteoIogy by i, +. Roberscn.
I'd. Primary Grammar BY 7. J. Nolan
Sd. Diacritical marks and Phonetic
Spelling By T.J. Nolan,
Each Of the above exercises was con
Quoted 80 minutes aud followed By gen
eral discussion 10 minutes which VA
participated IN very lively.
Miscellaneous Business.
Critics Report which was very good.
On motion Of w. w. Outlet the chair
man assigned each teacher his work
for next Institute
Resolved that the Teachers Of this ms
titute tender their heartfelt thanks y
|Sallic J. Harris and T. J. Nolan for th'
sumptous rcpast which they spread =
noon.
Number Of visitors present 80.
On motion Institute adjourned 4
meet C No. 8. Dec. 8 1879.
G. G. McCowN Sect.
s. J. HARKis, AT. Sect.
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CnAScED.--Mv. Leo Mayer this week
severed his connection with the Cornet
band and joined the Star Band. lie
pIsyes the "E.' fiat, 10 well trained
musician, and Is quite N acquisition to
III. Stars" and the boys are quite
elated. ,d.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

"Heppner q prepared 10 make up
10 latest style eli kinds Of gcntlemen's
clothing, and warrants sstisfAction. He
10 regularly in receipt Of ButterIck's
tsshions-the standard Of the world.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

awe can show you the incest, new
est and best selected stock IN the county
l.. X. q Co.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

~ Go and see the new stock which
embraces everything the farmer wants
1t l.. X. Co.
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nPAt Lehrburger, Kahn & Co.'S you
will receive the highest price for your
marketing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

- Potatoes, and fine ones at that
were selling from wagons this week q
20 cts. per bushel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

MARRIAGE LICENSES. IN The County
Clerk has issued the following marriage
licenses during the past month:
JOS. Fuhs aud NJ. NJ. Schlothman.
Michael Sweeney and Thrcsia Egg.
WIN. J. Cox and Martha Poindexier.
John T. Carnahan and Eliza A. wilson
HcnryJ. hammers and Mary Hemmer
John McKim and NJ. A. Garland.
J. II. Schafer and EN-. Meyer.
James Corn and f. +. kelso.
!. w. OF and +. Ahell.
j. Hallenback and G. Sahm.
y. Hubster and II. Terwisky.
j. 8. Main and r. j. Pruitt.
g. II. Meyers and E. Brett.
Jas. C. Huston and Sallie Y: Hardin.
A. C. Michel and A. &. Jochim.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

DR. APPLE. with his unpronoucibl
magic lantern, lectured and exhibited to
appreciative audiences at the Court.
7ouse last Friday and Saturday nights
diis exhibition Is q pleasing one.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

0vAnother barber-shop has been
opened on tho Public Square, IL one Of
che email buildings Of M. Friedman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

90 Administrator and guardians will
find matters Of importance to them in
the Court rules published In the Courier
this week. They should preserve them
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-07

Every one is surprised at the many
beautiful things 20 be seen on l.ehr-
burger, Kahn & Co.'s five cent. counter