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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

( Bu, She pushed oH ana lust as She
\ did -, Brownie the pet hc0r. Chamber
4 III lusa thc stem II ale canoe and SAT-
upright upon his launches, Keeping his
I balance prtist tly and ii reality aiding
net 4 litlc IN trimming toal and ball
asting Il ~ il Mere, throughout the
wild voyage
rs Mrs. Van Mbhcr succeeded in
reaching the ceutcr II the stream, di-
rectly underline ledge Of the rock, her
husbands foes We're almost upon him,
! 'Wifc3 Wife" he shouted, "dron
down little lower lm coming
With this, and With the clutches OF
I the Indians almost closing upon him,
! he sprang from the erag. and descend
I ed like phmmet into The water. feet
4 foremost
/ In an agony OF suspense thewiie rest
\ 1d from hor toll moments, Watching
for HIM 10 rise u the surface, the
canoe hobbing about like cookie
shell upon tho angry flood and The
I pct bear ewing ms mistress aaccuMlatc-
| n, rs though fully SympathiNug with
her distress.
II WAS only moment, hut M awfu,
one; i seemed mn age tohCr, Mould
\ hyr husband over rise2
Her earnest gaze seemed to pcne-
tratc the vrry depths ii the turpid va
ter, and then, with a Joyous, thankful
Icry, She darted the canoe further down
i the stream,
He arose TO the surface quite near ii
/ her, and WAS cnab,cd ,o scramble into
the little craft without assistance. and
amid shower If bullets that was
poured after HIM 10y the balllcd rcd
skins not one of which however, harm.
ed either him or his wife
Then, selling the paddle from her
/ hands, he swung the craft around
turning Brownies back "a the hostile
bank, and padded swiftly ont of range
Of the shots that We're still Showcrcd ii
ter him
But it i more thau likely that poor
hruiu had much to da with thu mmu-
nifty With which his master and ms
trcss were permitted e. draw cut ot
range. Nt amy rate. when Nam
Bihhcr and his wife reached the
! shore. and were assisted tO land 10y
their rejoicing friends Brownie rc,
manned seated uotionleSS in the stern
of the canoe, with his tongue hanging
cut and his eyes closed. and he was
found to be stark dead, With Ills back
fairly riddlod with bullets, more than
one Of which must inevitably have
reached the human occupants, but fer
the chance hulwarl> that had been pre-
scented hv his tough and shaggy frame.
Captain Van Blhher had experienced
q greater shock from his terrific leap
than had been supposed. and he stag
gcrcd like drunken man As his wife
led him to the grassy spot upon which
She had deposited her babe, upon rush
ing TO his rescue, and where ii was
still lying growing and laughing 1T Il
great rate, and he then tainted away,
He soon recovered however, and l.e
and his wife lived to n green old aye,
With thrir family around them many
of their descendants still surviving
thcnl--in the Same fertile valley. and
within the VERY shadow of the great,
overhanging shelf which has ever since
borne their name, in deserving COM
memoration Of Van Bihhcra leap.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15
4 Word 10 Our Readers.

When yon rcad Of remedy that win cure oil
diseases beware Of Il; but when you read Of pure
vegetable compound which claims u cure only
certain parts Of the body, and furnishes high proc
thatit does this, you can safely try i and with th,
assurance TINT Il will help you. This Il just what
and none others. II will not help the tooth-ache
eur ache nor consumption, but twill put YOU
body la vigorous aud healthy state where yot
cnn enjoy liie and appreciate ~ good things
Try II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15
ron.Aille. IA NA.nlng chnnL..s

For sixteen Years writes Mr., ,ipScph
Nher vt this place. | had suffered With
dyspepsia. and spent many i dollar to
ind relrf, hut IN Nam. Was advised
hy MIR. T. AlSmdt, to take Hamburg
DROPS | had taken scarcely ono Ut the
littlc bottles, before | felt better and
-oun got wclI altogether. | am nov Il
warm advocate Of Hamburg Drops,
E
The &c commission have secured 10
the instrument ut ratification the sig
natures Of 5S2 adult maleS of the CON
federated bands &c the Ute Indians III
Colorado This number is more than
thrcc-(ourth~ Of the male adults 81 the
Ute bands
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15
Hnrrah! For Our Side.

Many people hasc lot their interest
vi politics and i'll amusement. bce9u.e
they are v out Of sorts and uln down
that They cannot ENJOY anything. II
such persons would only be wise
enough % FRY tllat Celebrated remedy
n idncy- Wort and experience lis tonic
ard renoYating effects they would soon
Ne hurrahing with tie londest. In
Ell n dry or liquid form il i i perfect
remedy for torpid liver, kidneys or
bowels = EfcLnnn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15
Set Back 4. Years.

i was troubled for many ycar, with
Kidney Complaint, Gravel, &c. my
blood became thin; was duh and in
active could hardly crawl about; was
IN old worn out man I'LL over could
get nothing 70 help me, uulil got Hop
Bitters, tad nov nm n hoy again Ny
blood and kidneys are I'LL right and |
am rs active as man of 30, although
/ am y, and have no doubt il will do
rs well for others Of my age II j
worth q trial Father Smn'W Np
curV
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

General Hancock has written letter
on the question Of rebel war claims. IN
which lie says 'If | were president !
would veto oil legislation which might
he brought before me providing for the
consideration o. payment Of claims Of
any Kind for losses or damages by per-
sons who were in rebellion, whether
hardened or not.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15
larry Not

Until you aro ir,vcu 60 the Verge ot distraction
by disorierci liver, hut a> soon as the organ
turns mutjncus, Discipline it with course q
AostcticrS Stomach Mtters au anti-hiGous mcd
icne which ensures active sectNtion hy the liver
aud rvSular habit vt ladv. Pains through thS
right shouldcr-hSie ana ribs, vertigo, nausea
coating et the tongue. copstipation and sick.
headaches which are al incidental Il biliousnesS
are promptly r1mciied by this active and Their,
eugh specific ASa remedy for debility il cannot
ec surpassed, Strengthening the stomach and Pr,
noting digestion, curichng the blood aud iusig
Grating the nerves. X protects the system against
malaria and cuNS the disease IN its Various form,
radically II oNeNoncSa tendency Is rheumatism
nmeaits disorders 81 the kidneys and bladder
and eNpelS impurities from the virruation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

Drafts of a hill iutcndcd to I've intro
aueed 1T the next session &c congress
have hceu forwarded to army officers
nj Washington lar Inspection 7 Il pro
Sldcs ior Il national militia system I'M
posing compulsory service upon every
tiuten between The ages 81 rightcen
and fnrtv-tiVr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

Hon q T. Thompson has formally
accepted the democratic nomination
for governor ~ Massachusetts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15
Interesting British Statistics.

ireland has decreased in population
since lS65 more than a quarter of a
million, and the marriages have de-
the population of the United Kingdom
| has increased from -, SCI sos to 81, =
5o5, ol3 While paupcrism has de-
creased in England and Wales from
~ 600 10 S47 900, and III Scotland from
1000 to $1,000, the returns from
Ireland show an increase from $4,000
to 100000. In criminal returns, Scot
lnnd, with a little more than three mil
lions of population in 1S65, furnished
1906 convictions for serious otlenscs,
and in 1880, with half milliol more
possible offenders, 1890. In Ireland,
with diminishing population, the con
4 victons were respectively 2,GGl and
22O7. ireland is thus proportionatcly
far less criminallv disposed at least rs
far rs serious crime il concerned
than scotland. if we are to judge hy
the number Of convictions But, on
Il the other hand, out of 100 persons
4 committed for trial IN Scotland, 1000
were convicted: while in Ireland the
proportion is l3G3 To , POI. This con
trast We can scarcely doubt, points to
u great cvi in the political state Of
| Ireland AN 10 the other indications of
progress in civilization il may be noted
that Whereas taking All average. Zach
inhabitant Of England and Wales re-
ccivcd 2S letters IN lS65, 81 in 1870. il
/ Ireland the increase j, from Lotto IL;
while tho average receipt Of ncWspa-
pers il ~ per head for England and
/ Wales, and only ) for ireland The
money IN savings banks averages about
! 500 per head NTH nited Kingdom
and about 81 III Ireland while there
can he little doubt that comparison
&c the accounts ~ friendly societies
and other forms of providence would
bc equally unfayorable IL ireland
1'HE London Trph says "Thcmar-
riage Of the Baroness Burdctt.Coutts Is
not likely t. take place before The mid
die Of October The proposed marriage
! il rcpulsiye 10 nature, and ~ the eX-
American might be her grandson, ii
/ would be- far better were she 10 adopt
him IN that capacity, as by the cruel
! blindness Of marrying him shc makes
ihim rich, but places him In "a con-
temptabie position that he is likely
to ho summed by all rieht-tainking men
and women. The Baroness fret per-
cciyed His feelings toward lei during
recent yacht cruise which they made
together III tie Mediterranean. Henry
! Irving the actor being one nj tlc
party Before Til, cruise, - the story
Ieoe. .ho lad frequently announced IL
II her intention Il adopt him
fl ~ curious fact THAT thc locomo-
tive which. With IL train went down
with the Tar bridge. II now running
regularly between Glasgow and Edin.
burgh For three months j. lay 1T the
bottom Of tho Tav. Int when It was
brought up il was found uninjured cx-
ccpt tle funnel, dome ard weather.
board, which had T. 81 renewed Il
ran on it, own wheels HI Glasgow Just
al i came out offs long bath
Lord Beaeon-feld ha- surprised Iii
HHghenden tenants hy returning 100
pr cent. of their rent II tie pa! year
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15
. o .

The oldest friends are to-day the
stamchest friends Of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. They have proven ills great
worth in all cases Of Coughs, Colds,
Hoarsoness, Tick ling in the Throat, lr.
r'',''ia, l Of tho Bronchial tubes and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

Among Tie successful candidates III
the Cambridge England University IN
higher local examinations Was Mis-
Helen Gladstone tho daughter of tic
Premier
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

II il impossible for i woman after il
faithful course Of treatment with LHpih
+ PISEutM's VEGETABLE COMporsD, -
continue e. suffer with weakness Of
tie uterus Enclose d stamp 10 Mrs.
Lydia i. Pinkham, 233 Western Ave.
nuc, Lynn, Mas, for her pamphlets
General Grant ms informed the re-
publican national committee that he
cannot preside II any political meet
ine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

Capt Henry NJ. Hollworth, Chief
Detective Force, Cleveland o., says:
s. Jacobs Oil gives surprising relief,
does il world Of good and conqucrs
pain. Il completely cured me of Rheu-
matism.
The national conference of Unitarian
and other liberal christian churches
held its biennial session II Saratoga last
week. \ number of questions OF
church polity We're discussed and re-
ports were submitted showing the pro
grcss of the denominational work Cox
ernor John T. Long, Of Massachusetts
was elected president of the association.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

The franklin exploring party which
sailed for the Arctic seas N the scboon-
81 Eottcl in June, ISIS, has reached
New Bedford. Mass.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-10-15

Lord Beaeonsfeld la surprised III
Hughenden tenants bY returning ~
pr cent. d their rent II tie pa! year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-27

The following is the sworn statement to
the Insurance Commits siOner of Massachu-
sets of the finan cial condition Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-27
SKILIFUI SURGERY /!
Removal Of Urinary caIeuli BY the Knife.
LUCKY MAN.

Mr.. Simeon Tietsell, of Saugerties. " Y.
had been treated for seven wears by various
physicians for what they call Structure of the
Urethra, without benefit He finally con-
suited DIR. David Kennedy. of RnHdout. n \.
who found his trouble TO be Urinary Calculi
or Stones in the Bladder. The Doctor al
once removed the foreign bodies 81 ith the
knife and then gave his great Blood Specific
"Favorite Remedy" to prevent theis retor-
nation. The entire treatment was eminent
" successful. and Mr.. Teitseips recovery
vas rapid and perfect
While ''Favorite Remedy" l. specific in
all Kidney and Bladder diseases it is equally
valuable in eases OF Bilious Disorders Con-
stipation Oft the Bowels, and all the class OF
ills apparently inseparable from the consti-
tutions Of women Try it. Your druggist
has it, and its cost is only dollar bottle.
The lucky man is ne who puts this advice in
practice. Don't forget the name and address.
DIR. David Knennedy, Rondout. n Y The
Doctor would have it understood that, while
he is engaged in the Introduction of his med
cine, "Favorite Remedy" he still cnptinues
the practice Of his profession. but c6nfnes
himself exclusively to Office practice. He
treats all diseases of chronic character,
and performs all the minor and capital oper-
atoms of surgery. julyl-+cod&w lm-tcnr
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Do not delay, but try this great
Spring Remedy. There is no cal
omel mercury in Sulphur Bitters
and is absolutely free from Alec
hol.
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CONTINUED from nfst Page. }

observer the square form of the shaft.
which would otherwise disappear. az if the
edges were worn off and the form a cir
cuiar one.
Having heard some expressions Of won
der that so large shaft Of granite could
be successfully quarried. Mr.. Fueardant
explained that the Egyptians resorted to 4
very simple method Of doing it. They
drilled lines Of holes in the quarry that
INST at right angles. Having forced
stakes of dry wood into these holes, they
soaked them with water, and the force de-
veloped broke the rock and released it
from the quarry without running the risk
that would be incurred in getting it out
with implements requiring powerful
blows to make them effective.
so expert were the Egyptians in pro-
ducing these shafts and in moving them
that the largest obelisks were quarried.
dressed. carved with hieroglvphics, and
set up in Thebes eight months after they
were ordered by the King.
1t Is Mr.. Fueardant's opinion that the
best place for the obclisk is in Manhattan
Square, at the centre of what will in time
be a court before the Museum Of Natural
History.
II should not be erected where there are
trees. and it should be near buildings. so
that it will not suffer in height by compar-
isoD. If set up in an open space. its APP
parent height will be diminished. He
suggests that it would be an appropriate
thing TO adopt the ancient idea and en-
ploy the obelisk az the needle Of a sun
dial, and construct pavement at its base
of asphaltnm or some other material on
which the figures could be distinctly
markedly, y. Times, 24M.
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nown $3.50 1872

Name unknown $3.50 1872
Description of real esiat All that part the
Pickering lots Mt souih east corner of city. in 9th
range, that Ii west of the sire m or brook cross
| anne. about $50 acres. except that portion,
acres more or lie $, at the south eest sr of the
lot the Chelsea line, formerly occupied by Ly
man { Neal.
CRY TURNER, Treasurer of the City Of ugusta
June ~, lsSO. tlaw3
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Tu&weOw
City Of Augusta.
TREASURER'S NOTICE.

Taxes non resident real estate in the City oi
Augusta in the county of enn.bec and state OF
Maine, for the year A. ID. 1879.
The GLOWING list of taxes real
estate of non resident owners in the
CT y of Augusta for tn We 1879, in bill.
committed 20 Guy Turner, Collector OF said city
the Both day June, 1879. has been returne by
him T., me remain unpaid on @ 2>ih da
june, 1887 by is certificate OF hat dat and now
remains unpaid and noH els. hereby given. tina il
the taxes aud interest and CHI yes not paid in u
the Treasury of said city, within eighteen months
from the commencement % said BLISS much Of the
real state taxed will be cient pay the
amount due therefor, inclu ing int rest ard charges
will, vii out further notice be sold at public auction
Mt my off EN- Granite Block. | said city of Angus
ia, on VI niay. the tenth v of january, A. II.
ISL > O'Clock In the afiernnnn.
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Miraculous Cure.
ICAN NOW GO
Without my Clutches.

NORTH BRADFORD, Me-, Mar. %, lSS1
Gentlemen Il taken sick with Rheumatic
Fever about IA year ago, and was confined to my bed
SIX MONTHS. and it left in bad shape. Your
SULPHUR BIT TIERS have done u great thing for
me. My uephews laughed at me. but told them
had great faith in them but now when they com.
in they say your SULPHUR BIrrERS have done a
great thing for Yes, tell them. and some more
ot them am going to have. I applied the SUI
fHUR PLASTEisS ON the sore places, and can now
walk without my crutches very we'll. which | have
used for the lat eight months am but little lame
Your SULPHUR BITTERS and PLASTERS have
cured me. They are the greatest medicine I ever
saw. Respectfully,
RANDALL N. WILSON
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'''7- fHt'- sal Iass1tude, ram
in the Back, Dmncss of Vision, Premature Old Age
and many other Diseases that lead to Insanity or
Consumption and premature Grave. Full partic,
lars in our pamphlet, which desire to send FIRE.
by mail to every one. The Specific Medicine is sold
by all druggists AT Z per package six packages
for g. will be sent free by mail receipt of the
meney by addres sing The GRAY Medicine Co., No 10
Mechanics Block Detroit. Mich. Sold in Augusta by
T. w .kINsMAN Co, Wholesale and Retail and oy
druggists everywhere. nov12t&w
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T0NTINE PLAN,

or upon the principle of accommodating profits for deh
mite periods, which first introduced by this oocie
w. and has been recommended and endorsed by emf
pan. experts in Life Insurance. and by leading buai
ness men. Forty -Four per cent has bee earned and
accumulated the premiums paid on its rontne Life
Policies, and forty per cent. on its Tontine hndow
Tie Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciefy represent exclusively the interests of the Policy
holders and in presesting the Society to notice, they
feel that it has strong claas upon public confidence
pecruse Of the strict ana conservative principles by
which its various departments are governed. In the
assets and in the administration of the Society, per
feet security is given for the future, which is of great
importance to those depending upon their insurance
No Life Insurance Company has such large annual
ransacticns as the Equitable; none is more prom:
nd just in its dealings.
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LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S
Vegetable Compound,
THE POSITIVE CURE
FOR ALL Female COMPLAINTS.

This preparation, as its name signifies, consists
Of Vegetable Properties that are harmless to tho
most delicate invalid. Upon one trial the merits
Of this Compound will be recognized, as relief IS
immediate; and when its use is continued. In
ninety-uine cases in a hundred, positive and
permanent cure is effected, thousands will
testify. On account ofits proven merits. it is to-
day recommended and prescribed by the best
physicians in the country.
It will cure entirely the worst form of falling
Of the uterus, Leucorrhea, Irregular and Pain
full Menstruation, all Ovarian Troubles, 1nfam-
nation and liberation, Floodings. all Displace.
ments and the consequent spinal weakness, and
is especially adapted TO the Change Of Life. 1t
will dissolve and expel tumors from the uterus
in an early stage of dew elopment. The tenden-
cy to CanceTous Humors there is checked very
speedily by its use.
In fact it has proved to be the greatest and best
remedy that has ever been discovered. 1t per-
meates every portion of the system, and gives
new life and vigor. 1t removes faintness, hatu.
lency, destroys all craving for stimulants, and
relieves weakness of the stomach.
1t cures Bloa,ing, Headaches, Nervous Pros
tration, General Debility, Sleeplessness, Depres-
sion and Indigestion. That feeling of bearing
down, causing pain, weight and backache, 10
always permanently cured by its use. 1t will,
at all times and under all circumstances, act in
harmony with the laws that govern the female
system.
For Kidney Complaints of either sex this Com
pound Is unsurpassed.
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april ievia cow,

emu en- !. ~ % ;r D 81 c-sei a. YOU,
MI IT ox, I..ig> .,rhn r1rt,,,,l..- Ire e..s.
fs-s--faE GESfr Sr,AL co. =, ~ . :. re-
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WEI DE MEYERS CATARRu
Cure, n Constitutional Antidete for
this terrible ,nalady, by Absorption.
Tho most Important Discovery since
Vaccination. Other remedies may
relieve Catarrh, this cures at any
stage before Consumption sets in.
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SULPHUR
BIT TIE rs

Are just what they claim to be-the GREAT BLOOD
PNkIfIER. inyf gorating and Strengthening the
system, driving out humor- from the blood. and
storing the tired out and exhausted body TO n state
ofhealh and enj 'yment. filling he veins with pure
rich. life giving fluid. making Indeed, new man Of
YOU. capable Of enjoying with zest the blessings OF
life
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GRAY'S SPECIFIC MEDICINES.

The Great English
Remedy. An un-
failing cure for
Semin al Weak
ness. Spermatorr-
hea, Impotcncy,
and all diseases
that follow as u Sc
quence of Self
Abuse; as Loss of
Memory, Univer-