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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
Confession of the BOgus-Diploma Vendor
Buchanan.

The Record will publish the confes-
sion Of the bogus diploma vendor Dean
John Buchanan, who is now in prison.
The Record viii say; He has given up
all books he had of different medical
colleges with which he was associated,
the minutes Of the faculty, minutes of
the trustees, account books. and mass
of valuable information, including a
list of foreign diplomas sold, and a cat
alogue of addresses including over
1900 names Of persons who had cor
responded with him. He gives the
names Of wholesale druggists III Phila-
delphla who have sold hlm his diplomas
and names ofparties to whom diplomas
were issued. He relates how diplomas
were signed by the faculty, and how IL
one instance, three professors for So
each signed 500 diplomas for him, and
how, for $3.50, diplomas which were to
go abroad were certified to by the
Spanish consul. In all, about 10000
names were tangled up in his disclos-
ures. He has given the names OF many
professional abortioniSts and the means
whereby they destroy life. He tells the
tricks of his trade, the quack nostrums
that are advertised to cure all diseases,
and Of impostors who prey on the pub
lie credulity. He recites incidents
wherein he robbed graves, and how, on
one Saturday morning, he stole five
dead bodie~ from the Blockly aims
house. He tells how he kept himself
clear of courts and their penalties. He
tells of twenty-five concerns of this
country and in Europe by which degrees
are sold, and he figures that fully 90
600 bogus diplomas are current in
America, and 10000 more in Europe.
Hegives the authorities Il lever by
which they can uproot every diploma
dealer in America" From Buchanan's
papers the Record obtains the details
Of his attempt to lead the public to
believe that he had committed suicide
by jumping from Il ferry boat into the
Delaware river in August last.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

tai bar, which has long been known he
does IN secret Had Senator Blaine
been selected, the great mystery of his
life would have been solved, and the
American people would have known
to dead certainty whether he had
worms or not. The presidency is a
great calcium light, and once it is turn
ed onto man it makes him trans
parent, in a measure, so that if he has
a horizontal bar or 4 worm concealed
about his person it is made to stand out
IN bold relief. A man who runs for
president should always be elected. II
he doesn't the horizontal bar becomes
q t orn in the flesh, the worm dieth not.
and the smoke of his torment ascend
eth forever.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
Facts Abou, l,hcuma,i.m

Mrs. General Sherman says: Il have frequent
~ purchased Durang's Rheumatic Remedy for
friends suffering with rheumatism, and in every
instance it worked like magic"
General Logan, United States senator, writes
" Some years ago | was troubled more or less with
rheumatism, and have been a great sufferer III the
last year with same disease. | began To take Du-
rang's Rhumatic Remedy, and am satisfied that
have been cured by its use. recommcndit to al
sufferers"
Hon. John Cessna, late member Of congress
from Pennsylvania, writes: In the space Of
twelve hours my rheumatism was gone, having
taken three doses Durangs Rheumatic Remedy.
My brother, of Bedford Pennsylvania, was cured
by a similar amount"
1t absolutely cures when everything else fails.
Sold by every druggist. Send for free pamphlet
to X. X. Helphenstine, Washington, b. c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

New ork Sun.

The mule seemed pensiye, even sad,
As if by conscience pricked;
But, when they came to share his woes
He raised objections-kicked.
The cat came up to sympathlze,
With NEW and gentle purr;
Alas, she got within his reach,
en-fiddlestrings and fur
The dog, in pity, neared him to
Alleviate his care;
He tried to pass around MIN once,
But-sausage-meat and hair
And John, the honest farmer-boy,
Who had the beast in charge,
Tried recklessly to harness him
His funeral was large.
o trifing were the causes which
His flexile legs unfurled;
And many were the quadrupeds
That sought another world.
lie never did decent thing:
He wasn't worth ducat;
He kicked and kicked until he died.
And then be kicked the bucket
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

TIE highest hopes and interests of
The race rest on the purity, health, and
and strength of womanhood. We take
pleasure in referring our readers to the
remarkable efficacy Of LYDIA L. PINK
HAMS VEGETABLE COMPOUND in all that
class of diseases from which women
suffer so much.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
Grateful Women.

None receive so much benefit, and
none are SO profoundly grateful and
show such an interest in recommend
ing Hop Bitters rs women. 1t is the
only remedy peculiarly adapted to the
many ills the sex is almost universally
subject to- Chills and fever, indi .es-
ton or deranged liver, constant or pc
riodical sick headaches, weakness in
the back or kidneys, pain in the shout
ders and different parts of the body, a
feeling of lassitude and dependency,
all readily removed by these Bit
tiers. (OuEInt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
Rescued frnIi lleafIl

William j. Coughhn, Of Somervllc Mass, says
In the tall of 1876 | was taken with n violent
bleeding of the lungs, followed by severe cough
| was admitted to the City Hospital The doctor
said | had hole in my left lung. ! gave NJ
hope, but friend told me of Dr. Vim. Halls Bal
sam for the Lungs. got bottle to my sur
prise | commenced to feel better, and to-day
feel in better spirits than l have the past tire,
years | hope that every one afflicted with dis
eased lungs will take DR. VIM. aall's Balsam and Ne
convinced that Consumption can lie cured
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
Shehayyan Falls tSh,hnyran ca \ Now,

We never saw any one Joyous when
suffering from pain;-neuralgia for in
stance. In relation to this maladv
Mr.. George Guyett. Prop. Guyett House.
thus informed our representative: /
have used st. Jacobs Oil for neuralgia,
and can confidently recommend it to
any one similarly affected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

Joseph Snow, of Indiana, told his
wife to shut her head. That was TWEEN
ty-one years ago, and she has not
spoken since, though constantly living
together us man and wife. Joseph of
course is fat and contcnted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
Rheumatic Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid
liver and costive bowels; the skin, bow
els and kidneys failing i'll their proper
work, and acrid poison is formed III the
blood, which is the occasion of these
acute diseases. Kidney-Wort produces
healthy action of all sccretive organs,
and throws off the rheumatic poison.
Equally efficient in liquid or dry form.
Inter Ocean.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

Mrs. Garfield has found it impossible
to attend properly to her family duties
and receive callers every evening; she
has therefore determined to see people
only two evenings in the week, Tuesday
and Friday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

Another Spanish outrage is reported.
Alfonso recently said the baby was "a
horrid littl. brat and Christine has
made him get up first and build the
fire ever since.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

A pension of $4,000 was granted in
1870 by the British Parliament to the
heirs and descendants of William Penn,
IN consideration of his meritorious SER
vices, and of the losses which his fam
lily sustained in consequence Of the
American war.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

President Garfield is beginning, it is
reported, to feel the worrying of the Of
tice-seekers. His appetite is failing,
his sleep is disturbed, and he looks
faded and worn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
Did Him Good.
New York Union.

Mr.. Charles H. Bauer, editor of tho
above paper and notary public, in a late
issue mentions the following: Patr;cl,
Kenny, Esq, some time ago suffered
much from rheumatism and tried al
most every means to rid himself OF
this painful evil, but in vain. He was
advised to use st. Jacobs Oil, which he
did 50 successfully, that all pain has left
him and he is as healthy and strong as
ever before. Mr.. Kenny is an enthusi-
astic advocate of st. Jacobs Oil and it
has done him oood
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

For Homeopathic Medicines only
one centennial medal was awarded nj
Philadelphia, and that to Boericke &
Tafel, established in business since 1885
Their Chicago establishment is at 80
Clark st. They make specially of
Medicine Cases and books for family
use, and veterinary treatment. Send
for descriptive price list.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
The Positive inre


for oil those Painful Complaints and Week.-Mrs.
sOc0mmOn to our best "a male population.
IT, viii entirely the form Ici,lale Com
plants all Ovarian troubles Inflammation and U!cora.
tiUn Fnlllng and Bf3placcnenta md the consequent
Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted to tho
Change Of Life.
10 will dissolve md expcl tumnrs from the rus In
early stage II Development Tho tend cley To can
errous htnoT7t here Il checked very speedily its use
II removes fanness iiatuiency, dcstroysaI craving
for amilaut4, and relieves weakness Of tho stomach
" cures Floating, HeadnchCs, Nervous Iroatration
General Debility, Hecpessncss, Depression and Indi
geAtion.
That feeling Of bearing down, causing pain. weight
and backache u aways permanently cured by It's nse
~ VIII at oil times and under all circumstances
harmony with tho laws that govern the female system
For the cureoi Fidney Conn lnt5 Of either sex this
Compound il unsurpassed.
LYDIA T. PtNESH ms VEGETABLE CGM-
POUNDS prepared at - end 80 Western Avenue
Lynh, Mass leies 81 six botlcsfor g.. Sent BY mil
~ The form e pills also in the form or lozcnges on
receipt Of Iilce, 81 pcf box for either Pinhhan
freely answers 81 lter3of inquiry. Send for Iamp
ict. AddfGsa above. Mention this Paper
No family sionia be without LYDIA L. pTNKHAM's
LIVER FILLS They cnre constipation. h:liousness
and torph!ity of tire liver. - cents per box
sepse @s.As4E ZEN Dis CYCLISTS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

Bnt few men can handle hot lamp
chimney and say "there Is no place
like home" ut the same time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

A SPLENDID breakfast on the table
surrounded by family of Coughs.
They used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and
that family now keeps it always on
hand and recommends it. Price only
% cents bottle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

A New York man has cured himself
of the filthy habit of tobacco chewing
by tasting an apple every time he felt
inclined to partake of the degrading
weed. He had been pertaining and
frescoing stoves for seventeen years,
but the fruit worked an effectual cure
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

THE Black Cashmeres sold by James Morgan,
3S6 and 3SS East Water St., Milwaukee, give
general satisfaction and are acknowledged to be
unsurpassed The prices range from 40 cts. to
S1.G5 per yard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

TIE influx OF foreign gold into this
country seems TO be as great as ever.
Two European steamers have landed
at New York bringing over $1,000, 900,
in srecip
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

liz conghed he eoughed His eyes ran; he
looked reddcr in the face than lobster. But
Sellers Cough Syrup" cured him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
100
by Torment ted Back

IS the exclamation OF more than one
poor Woodworking man and woman.
Do you know why it aches? Its be-
cause your kidneys need strengthening,
and your system needs to be cleansed
of bad humors. Kidney-Wort is the
medicine you need. at acts ike a
charm" says a well known physician,
II never knew it to fail" Liquid or
dry sold by druggists.-Boston Post. p
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
1900

''Who inaugurated the fall cam
paign?" inquired teacher in one OF
the public schools. ADAM" quickly
rnsnnnded a sharn vnl1nnstnr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
4 Jest Ending in Earnest.
Memphis Appeal-

L
| n romantic marriage took place here
on Mardi Gras. a young gentleman
and young lady who were acquainted
met on the street and commenced ban
tering each other about marriage. He
offered himself in testing way, and
| the conversation was kept up until
they reached the young lady's home.
Neither had the slightest idea Of get
ting married at the time, but Cupid
was at work shooting arrows, and the
discussion was resumed in the parlor
He again offered himself. and dared
her to marry him that day. She re-
piled, as she caught up her hat, Let
us 60" He seized his hat and assent
ed. They visited the County Clerk S
office. secured a license, and repaired
to the residence of a clergyman, stat
ing the object Of their visit. He ask
ed if it was a runaway match. The
young man replied not exactly" The
clergyman wished to know if the young
| lady's parents had agreed to the mar
rlage. The young man said NO, but
that he could send for her mother" It
was done, and the mother, after object
ing was induced to say Yes" They
nN4O AilaA4ICNJ 1C liOh EttI1IJN DIS
any of those who married after long
courtships, and more so, perhaps. May
they live long and prosper
A TEST OF endurance seems 70 be the
order of the day in the United States
senate at Washington. The demo
cratic senator's, in caucus, decided to
resist, by all the parliamentary means
in their power, the adoption OF the
pending resolution by which the re-
publicans seek TO obtain the immediate
control of the senate offices. They
state mat when night comes they will
leave IL Of their number, sufficient to
call tn yeas and nays, and the others
viii go home To rest. The republicans
after ascertaining that the democrats
mean to continue a determined fight.
will detail reliefs. The contest prom
ises 10 be one OF the most determined
which has ever occurred between par
ties In the senate. Cameron Pal has
given notice on the floor that the re-
pubEcans intend to fight to the bitter
end.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

To be without Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
You Can't Afford

Men err not SO much in prompt action
as in hasty judgement.-Louis Napoleon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08
The Best Music Books.

EASTER RUStC! Send Tor lists OF Raster
Carols md Anthems. and begin, In time, 10
fptt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

is the name of novel which has
made quite stir here, and the author
ship is ascribed to the late Mrs. Wise,
to Mrs. Eames. and to Miss Mary Lor-
ing, daughter of Judge Loring. The
hero is said to be a portrait of Mr.
Blaine, while the heroine is Mrs. T.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26
A NEGRO BURGLAR.
KiIIsa sheriff and wounds His Dep.
uty.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April DIV. F.
Beattie, sheriff of Crittenden county,
Ark, was killed this morning near
Marion, Ark, twelve miles north
west of this city, while attempting to
arresta negro burglar. Deputy Sher-
if Maddox was wounded by the ne
gro murderer, who made his escape.
Hays White is the name of the ne
gro who killed Sheriff Beattie. He
had been arrested two days previous
while in the act of robbing safe in
Trexier's store at Charlottesville, ten
miles west of Marion, but made his
escape by shooting the colored con-
stable who had him in charge at the
same time he shot a white man nam
ed Emmett Swepson, who had gone
with the officer to assist in taking the
prisoner to jail at Marion. Beattie's
remains were brought here tonight,
and forwarded to his relations in Viz
ginia. A large possee of armed men
are securing Crittenden county search
ing for the murderer, who will be
lynched if caught.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

A Case in Which 1T Netted the Fami.
lily $4,000.
Philadelphia Press.

One time the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company wanted a good site for the
location of its great shops. 1t found
the place it wanted on the east side
of the Allegheny mountains, on a
beautiful plateau. That was just for
ty years ago. There were not many
people living on the plateau in lS4o.
One daring pioneer and his family
were monarchs of the unbroken for
est that covered it, and three log hnts
hidden away in the shadowy recesses
of that forest were all the indications
of civilization to be found there. The
railway company sent out an agent
to buy the whole plateau, with writ
ten instructions to pay SlO,OOO If
necessary. The agent came, he found
the pioneer, he put up at his unpre-
tentious log hut, he told him all the
new stories from the city, he wrought
him into a good humor, and the set
tier finally made ready to sell at So
600, and consider himself Il made
man at that. But while he was talk
ing business his good wife was
Strengthening up the strangers room.
She found a package of papers; wo
manly curiosity prompted her to open
the unseaIed envelope she read the
agents Instructions. She called her
husband into the kithen in few mo-
ments, and she did what nine out of
every ten do for their husbands she
made more money for him than he
ever dreamed he would be worth;
more than he ever could have made if
he hadn't had wife. When the
settler returned he had told the agent
that real estate had picked up little
during the past ten minutes, and he
couldn't think Of taking less than Sl0,-
600 for his claim. There was moth
ing to be done; swearing wouldn't
help the matter. Four thousand dol
lars of it belonged to the woman, but
Inever heard whether he got it or
not. Ten years later the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad began building its
shops on the plateau now the city
of Altoona has upwards Of 10000 in
habitants, three or four newspapers,
seventeen churches, as many schools,
one convent and the largest railroad
shops in America.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26
WASHINGTON.
A Big Scandal in the POst.Officc De.
pprtment.

WASHINGTON, d. c. April 2l.-The
friends of Hayes administration used
to point to it as one which had no
scandals. 1t barely missed one which
budded, bloomed and bore fruit under
Hayes. It has been an open secret
for some months that the "star route"
business in the postotfice department
would not bear investigation and
that the second assistant postmaster
general was head and front in it.
Yesterday it ame to head when
the President sent to Brady and de-
manded his immediate resignation,
which of course was rendered. There
are very ngly rnmors ahoat touching
Brady's connection with contractors,
and the end will be an indictment.
When james took hold of the post
Office department he began at once an
investigation of the star contracts.
He has not yet completed this work,
but has gone far enough to convince
himself that great frauds and abuse
existed. 1t was this knowledge that
caused him to send commission to
Memphis to investigate steamboat
service at that point, which, he believ-
edto be rotten and corrupt.
This service was inaugurated by
Key to aid the merchants of Tennes-
see. 1t is alleged that many star
routes, for which the government pays
immense prices, run into waste places
and deserts, and on Others there are
no terminal points. They start at a
given place and run nowhere.
1t has been found that compensa-
ton ON one route which was "exped-
ited' was increased from 500, 900 to
s2,sOO,000. Investigation as far as it
has progressed has developed huge
irregularities, to say nothing else
The postmaster general will through
the press make public the result OF
his investigation. There is much
that it would not be prudent to dis
close now.
The papers are in hands of othel
officials. and it will not he long before
there arc other developments. James
is satisfied that with the extravaganza
which he can lop off in the star route
service in two fiscal years he car
make the postoffice department abso-
lutely self-sustaining.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures Fever
and Ague.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

Madison Journal: Last Sunday
morning, about 4 o'clock, fire orig
mated in one of the stores of Delhi,
and succeeded in consuming eight
buildings, including one residence.
the Pacific Hotel, a livery stable, and
several stores in the principal bust
ness portion of the town. The black
and charred remains are all that now
remain to mark where these build
ings lately stood. The loss is fully
$4,000.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

''Some days ago, q pretty, bright
little juvenile friend, some five years
of age, named Rosa, was leased a
good deal by a gentleman who visits
the family, and he finally wound up
by saying, 81 don't love you" "Ah
but you've got to love me-" said the
child. Chow SOP asked the tor
mentor. why" said Rosa, ''the
Bible says that you must love them
that hate you, and I'm sure ! hate
you."
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic assists piges-
ton.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

The Echo says quite a NUMBER OF
sail vessels arrived at Lake Charles
during this week, bringing from
Galveston large cargoes of merchan-
disc of almost every description, and
returning to Texas ports we'll loaded
with lumber and other products OF
the country.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

Lake Charles Echo: \ grand ex-
cursion iscontemplated from Arkansas
to New Orleans. Five hundred
merchants and planters will sooD visit
the Crescent City, and the merchants
and prominent citizens there are max
appropriations to give them cordial
and welcome reception. AS the
people of New Orleans are well versed
in the matter OF entertaining their
guests, we feel safe in saying that
noitherpains nor means will be spared,
by the citizens Of that city, to make
them cheerful and happy. The OBJ
,ject Of the excursion, as we learn,
is toreunite once more old time friends
and business relations, andregain the
lost trade of Arkansas, which, in
former days, contributed largely to
the prosperity of New Orleans.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

Marksville Bulletin: Last Satur-
day Judge Barbin had asked a coup
de-m0iR from his friends to assist in
covering his dwelling house, this be-
ing the custom here. Mr.. Horace
Ducote, who had kindly responded,
had quitea narrow escape from death.
Whilst on the top of the roof and
when changing his position, he placed
his foot on rotten lathe, which gave
way and he slipped near the edge of
the roof, where by some miraculous
event his clothes caught in the shin
giles, and he was thus saved from be-
ing hurled down to the ground. He
was rescued by other workmen just
as he was again falling. The build
ing is Il two story one and q fall
from it would be certain death.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

A fashion correspondent speaks OF
"a novel night robe" 1t is called
"novel," we suppose, because there is
so much tale about it.-Catherine.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

T AIDES Neck wear, Cream Spanish Lace and
IL Beautiful Organde and Lace Ties, of all the
Latest Styles at Rosenfeld's.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-26

GINGHAAfS, Toile du Nord and Sursucker.
VI in great variety at Resembles.