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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

don't, will deny it on the spot. Ny
idea is to take things when they ar,
hot-not to let them get cold. anC
suffer from misrepresentation. q
course [ shall go on the stand at s
proper time to be examined and cross
examined. My idea, however, is t
meet misstatement when it is hot
instead Of waiting to let the latter gel
sighted and misunderstood. l think
the true way is to inteuect my state
ments as the case proceeds. l have
no set speech to make, but am much
obliged to your honor and to my
counsel for the courtesy Of this in.
vitation.
| Gulteaus manner seems to have un
dergone marked change since the
early days of the trial, and during the
delivery of his short speech this wa.
particularly noticeable. At the con.
clusion, he settled back i'll his chair
with an air of exhaustion and rested
his head upon his hand, YEARLY. while
a care-worn expression appeared upon
his face.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The only fea.
ture of the proceedings of the court to.
day was Scoville's speech. He attempt,
ed TO prove insanity for Guiteau, He
related an incident in Guiteau's life
which his friends thought indicated in.
sanity. Guiteau with much warmth
said: I've heard that story Before, and
it is absolutely false. Don't tell any
such stuff as that again"
Scoville related Guiteau's varied ex-
periences during Moody and Sankey' 5
revivals, and his efforts and failures as
a lecturer on religious subjects and the
lack of appreciation showed by his au-
diences.
1t was Guiteau's belief that he was
serving the Lord, and that it was the
Lords business to pay debts incurred
in his service. When this was men,
toned Gniteau laughingly said: 81
'dead-headed' from Toledo to Chicago
on the impression that my appearance
made with the conductors. | got put
off twice though"
Scoviile, while describing Guiteau's
religious experiences, was frequently
interrupted by the prisoner. with 81
left $1,000 i'll the law business to do
that work, and yon al know how ]
made out with it." "And in the same
kind of business the Apostle Paul was
engaged in and he got his pay, and |
expect to get mine some time out oi
that book | wrote
A moment after, with show of en-
thusiasm, and raising his voice, Guiteau
exclaimed:
81 used to go round the streets selling
my lectures to people, though | was
book agent, and | was happier when |
was doing that work than ever before
| was working for the Lord, not for
money"
Scoville then alluded to Guiteau's
susceptibility to the influence OF
women, and said that such was his dis
position i'll that respect, he would talk
to any woman as long as she would
listed to him.
Scoville-"All | want in this case is
that the truth shall prevail" /"
Prisoner-"That is what want, and
| am going to have it too"
"Scovi!le Ito the jury)-"All want
is that the truth shall prevail, and il
you believe | produce for theatrical
effect without earnest conviction oi
what is just and proper To be done,
| want you not only to reject, but to
charge against me with ten-fold effect
in y ur final verdict.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25


hk vote If the people of Colorado
upon the site Of the state capital con
tinues il a Denver by over 10000
The other leading places voted for
we're Pueblo and Colorado Springs, but
the vote for Denver was nearly three
to enc over the combined vote for all
the rest. The Denver Netrs tells an
amusing story about this election. II
seems that Colorado Springs and Pue-
bio sent maps of the state to Rico fer
the purpose of advertising their plans
Tor the capital rs against Denver, but
the artist accidentally left Rico of the
map entirely. This agitated the Rico
men. and they voted sofdl; against
Pueblo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25
A succession or EyiI.

The course OF kidney disease nav thus %
traced. First, inactivity, then Inflammation, then
degeneration. finally destruction Of the organs. A
gentle stimulus, such IS afforded by Hostetter
Stomach BItters is ofteneimes the an1u, STONED
means of preventing one of those numerous NAL
aides to which the kidneys and bladier are sub
ject and which are prone TO terminate suddenly
and fatally. Nephitis, Brght's disease. diabetes
eatarrh and stone of the bladder are ali maladies
which. evea IN their inception, well calculated
to arouse the gravest apprehensions bat which
may be checked at the outset with tins benign
preventive which IS also fne restorative Of gen
eral vigOr, an snti-malarial specific. and a rem
edy for dyspepsia, liver complaint. constipation
rheumatism and nervousness. Il Is thoroughly
reliable and safe, and ane tonic for the eufeebled
and desponding at all times
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25
Antieinating the Verdict.

WASHINGTON, Nov. PA man by
the name OF William Jones was to-day
arrested and brought before the police
court for assault with intent to kill
Charles J. Guiteau. He was detained
but few minutes, and in default of
$4,000 was committed to jail, and the
case indefinitely postponed.
So confident were the authorities last
night that the right man had been Sc
cured that no further search was made,
and it was not till o'clock this after
noon that any officers on the van at the
time Of the shooting were sent out to
the police station house to identify the
prisoner. Police Officer Evelin, who
was sitting on the van with the driver,
and who fired at the horseman as he
wheeled and fled, rode out to the sta
ton house about 5 o'clock. After a
thorough scrutiny of Jones features
and some conversation with him, Off
Ger Evelin entered the office of the
station house and announced to the
officers and reporters: Gentlemen,
THAT IS NOT THE MAN.
| should know the man | fired at yes
terday among million. | fail to iden-
tify this man Jores as the man, but |
could swear that he is not the man"
ON THE CONTRARY
the colored guardsman at the rear Of
the van, tonight positively identified
Jones as the horseman VINO had fol
lowed the van to East Capitol and First
streets, where the shooting occurred.
The police are impressed, tonight, that
Jones is the man who fired at Guiteau,
Notwithstanding the statement Of Off
Ger Evelin and the lack 81 positive
Identification on the part of Guards
man Carson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

DR.. HAMILTON, il well known author
lty on insanity IN the East, expresses
Tic opinion that Guiteau il just about
sane enough 60 bc hanged, and thereby
discourage other subjects Of "insane
neurosi7' from gratifying their egotism
by numbering men in nigh places. Dr.
Hamilton is Of the class Of experts the
government should subpoena.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

The newspapers Of Georgia are call
ing upon the authorities to drive the
Mormon missionaries out Of the state.
II appears that 800 converts to Nor
monism have been made in Georgia
within two years, and some Of them
have returned to their old homes wiser
and poorer men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

TIr New York SIN says TINT Blaine
means g give his whole time 10 secur-
lng tile republican nomination il 1881
To accomplish this he has determined
e. remove q New York. secure control
" the machine iii that state, and ex-
elude conkling, Grant and all their
friends from confidential relations with
thc new managers. james las idcnti-
fled himself With Blaine, and will he
made Cornell's successor Al this
looks nice on paper, Int Mr Blaine has
not yet captured New York
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

CAPTAI,; HowGATE, Of the army, and
late Of the government signal service,
has been indicted by the grand jury at
Washington. There are seven indict-
ments, one for forgery and the others
for embezzlement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

BISMARCK il said 70 be very much
disgllsted because lis son was beaten is
i member Of the German Parliament,
and the case was still further aggra-
yatcd III Tie fact that tie young mans
successful opponent was the son OF the
counts Idttereat personal enemy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

On Saturday afternoon the settlers
around Dnrana, Wis, suddenly gath
cred into the town, and taking Ed
Maxwell the recently captured robber
and murderer, ont Of Jail, hanged him
without benefit Of clergy. The other
Of the two outlaw brothers is still at
lar0a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

Tnr divorced wife If G,mtcaa, on her
way from Leadville Il Washington rs
u witness for tic government, says the
reports VI the trial remind her ~ ost
fortibIy of tie devili.h quality of his
mental composition. This lady, whose
first venture ii the matrimonial mill
was worse than coming ii contact with
i buzz saw, IS now happily married,
and i would Is according to the eter-
ml fitness u things If hcr husband
we're 70 appear in the assassin act, rs
,iuitean hna most seanaaluu4ly used hls
wifcs name since tile trial began
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25
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Proof EVERYWHERE.

4any invalid or sick person mas the least
doub; Of the power and efficacy Of Hop Bitters
70 cure then they can find eases exactly ike their
own. in their own Dsighborhood with proof posi-
tive that they can Be easily and permanently
cured al triaing cost -Or ak your druggiSt or
physician
GREESwIca, FEB, II. 1880.
Hop Bizers Co.-Sias-I was given up by the
doctors 70 die Of scrofalA consumption. Two
bottles Of your Bitters cured me-
LEROY BREWER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25
caise. and will this winter give series of

caise. and will this winter give a series Of
novel receptions.
A SICILIAN named Maccaluso made an
attempt to shoot Depretis in the Italian
chamber of deputies, failing in which he
hurled at his head loaded revolver. II
seems that in the morning the accused
presented himself at police station and
asked to be watched during the day.
DUBLIN dispatches say man named
Darwin has been murdered; both arms
and cne leg were broken. Darwin was
assaulted by two men while on his way
home. He escaped, and lodged informa-
tion at the local police station. After his
wounds had been dressed he started for
home. Before starting, however, he ex-
pressed the fear that he would again be
attacked. His body was found in ditch
near Carrick-.a gutter. Two men were
arrested.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

Mr.. EDWARD NJ MARBLE. the United
States Commissioner Of Patents at
Washington, has resigned, in order to
accept the Land Commissionership of
the Northern Pacific Railroad. There
II no intimation al ID his successor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

SECRETARY BLAINE is reported to
have said that If he were to remain in
the cabinet he would seek to annex
Cuba by diplomacy He thinks the
island would lie cheap at $500, 100000
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

r. his forthcoming report, Secretary
~ War Lincoln will point out the ne
cessity of an appropriation for coast
and harbor defense.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25


AteoRpING t. statement submitted
IL ths secretary of the interior hy Gen
cral Flancis 4 Walker. late superin-
tenden, Of the census bureau, the fell
loving changes III congressional
representation. with the number Of
representatives. still fixed ut 20S, will
occur i'll the forty eighth congress:
Arkansas, California, Michigan, Missis-
Ippi. South Carolina and West Nir-
ginia would gain two each; Alabama,
Illinois. Maine, Maryland, New Hamp-
shire, Ohio. Tennessee and Vermont
would Lose one each. Pennsylvania two.
and New York three. The other states
show no change.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

SryfRN correspondents wish te
know why Gulteau is tolerated in court.
why IL ii not kept III jail while his trial
proceeds, and tile coart saved the an
nnyanee of his presence. When Law
renee Va on trial for the attempted
murder 1T President Andrew jackson.
Ne behaved very much in the same
way as Guitean does, speaking at all
times and disturbing Tie court TIE
judges, Justice Craueh and two others.
took under consideration their right to
put Lawrence ent of court. but. after i
full discussion Of the matter. decided
that the trial could not continue unless
ihc defendant were nlescrt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

Our advance women will be gratifed
to learn that Judge Folger, the new
Secretary Of the Treasury, was one OF
the nine men in the New York legisla-
ture in 1867 who voted In favor Of Civ
ing women the ballot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

Iris now said that Gladstone has
given up all intention Of resigning his
Office. His health is greatly improved.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

Tuf hypothetical question Of tie de-
fcnsc III the iuiteau ease is ms long and
about Al lucid as the speech Of 4
sand-lot statesman. In il tie mental
integrity Of the whole family for three
generations il assailcd IN the interest
~ tie egntistieal wretch whose miser-
able life il is Is he used to prolong. Tn
less the prosecution shall admit the
truth 1T tile hypothesis, the defense
viii he required 10 prove all this stun
and nonsense before they can submit
their ahominahle question u the *
pcrts rhe prosecution will hardly nd.
nit the verify Of the twaddle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

AS attempt Wis nude TO kill Gun
teau IL about hulfpast four o'clock
last Saturday afternoon. when the
prisoner WAS being conveyed in the
close prison yan from tie court house
Il the Iail The assaiIant was on horse
hack IL fired two shots, one of which
barely grazcd Gulteau's arm, and then
rode rapidly away. \ man named
Jones i under arrest rs the would-be
killer, hut there appears 70 he serious
doubt II his being the man who fired
the shots, but he has been held 10
answer The elect ef the attack on
.iuiteau was To frighten him almost to
death.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

The Milwaukee (Wis-) Eueyling Wis
consiss says: "In ali our experience we
have never heard so many favorable
reports from all classes as we have con-
cerning st. Jacobs Oil.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

BErHARp. the Wisconsin crank who
threatened to shoot Guiteau, has been
sent 10 the workhouse in Washington.
NJ = nsod TO such places.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25
FRAUDS.

Mr.. James gives a long review Of the
manner in which the government has
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

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for tie same same me.................. g. 466. 33s 4
To which should be added the net
amount charged on the books o.
the auditor-as appears by his
report-for bad debts and
.compromise" accounts. -...... u. t9O
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

Ou1tS41tA ICteNIIlIL1e IIIo rtsAtf UtkdlI.
Yoar honor, / was not aware I was
expected to speak this morning. [Sco-
vile here leaned over and whispered
to him, when Guiteau retorted sharply
and with impatience:l 1 won't stand
up. I'm not afraid to, however. i
have only a moment to spesk, and viii
keep ms seat. / don't care to say
more than was published last Monday
in my address to the public. 1 pre-
sumo the jury all saw it. have no
speech to make. and apper as my own
counsel, and my idea Is to make cor
rections as we go along, just as we
have the past three or four days. /
do not mean any discourtesy &C, any
one / only want to get at the fac1s.
If anyone says owe them 500. and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-11-25

departed from Its original purpose of
making the postal syssem self-support-
ing. In 1860 the expenditures exceed
ed the receipts by more than Sl0,5o0,-
ooo. The people gradually became, in
manner, accustomed 70 the enor-
NOUS expenditures of the department.
The contractors, who grew rich at the
expense of the government, found it
comparatively easy, and probably very
profitable, 10 defy y postmaster general
disposed to economiza and by degrees
bring back the department to the
honest business basis upon which
our fathers had established ii. 1t
became the fashion to so 10 congress
and lobby through the bills establish
ing routes and prescribing the pay for
such and such service thereon. Ii the
department attempted to hold con-
! tractors g a strict performance of their
contracts, and to exact penalties for
the performance of service, they
reSorted 10 congress for relief, and sell
dom failed 10 obtain it. In the flush
times after the war the men who profit
ed by the illjudged iberahty, the Grim
mai waste Of public money, Swarmed
about the halls of legislation. and, in
the midst of the political excitement
and confusion incident TO the admins
tratlon of Andrew johnson. were ena-
bled To lobby through many schemes
winch the sober judgment of the couu-
try has since pronounced unmitigated
evils, i waS during this peri 1 that
tho practice Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-09


A resident Of Union street lost a
coat very handsomely a day or two
since. A scamp ola darky rang the
door bell and told the landlady Of the
house that her husband wished his
o%vercoat sent to the business Office.
Knowing the lord Of the mansion had
worn it when be left home in the
morning the lady said there must be
some mistake. Then she thought per-
haps her husband might be going Ia
the swamp on a bear hunt, and she
helped the young rascal out by saying
maybe he said his old coat" YES
was the reply, dots jest what be
wants, his old coat" And the lady
rolled the garment in a newspaper
with dispatch. That night she asked
if the coat went through all right and
found to her dismay It has never been
sent for. The only good likely to
come Of telling it isto check this kind
of foraging on coats.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-09
FIRE Ar sARDIS.
The Pamela Star burned Ont
Loss, $4,000.

The Pamela Star Office, at Sarlis,
Miss, and John H. Rice's livery
stable, we're destroyed by fire last
night.
The flames we're first discovered in
Mr. Bonner's bed room, and it is
thought that either through accident
or ~carelessness the bed clothing were
set in a blaze. Mr.. r. A. Bonner, the
publisher and half owner o! the Star,
left Sardis a few days ago for Atlanta,
and his bed room had been left in
charge Of a colored servant.
Mr.. Bonner purchased half Of the
Pamela Star Office for $500, three
years ago. The other half belonged
to Judge Simmons. The destruction
Of the type and material, subscription
books, everything, was complete, and
the whole burned to cinders 10 little
more than half an hour. The build.
ing, a one-story frame, belonged t.
Mr.. Laird, Of Giles county, Tenn.
and was worth perhaps $1,000. Nc
insurance on any part Of the property
destroyed.
The livery stable Of Mr.. John u
Rice, next door, worth perhaps $500
was also totally destroyed, and there
was no insurance. The horses anC
movable plumber within the stable
we're saved.
It is said that the Pamela Star viii
resume publication as soon as Mr.
Bonner returns from his pleasure triI
and can make arrangements. He i
an energetic young man, and though
the loss of last night was thorough
while his means are limited, it il
believed be will manage to continu,
bis paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-09

WhittAker's new Star Hams Just
received by Lyle & Shields.
The best people of tho city were al
the walking match last night.
Steve Clement is making q big thing
Of it on the Arrow brand.
Telephone S. L. Moore d Co. for
everything nice in the grocery line.
Five hundred boxes fancy Florida
oransesjust received at D.Canale & Co.
Fresh oysters daily by express at
S. L. Moore & Co., corner fernando
and Vance.
Another lot Of fine chickens and
turkeys received by S. L. Moore &
Co.
Next Thursday is the day fixed for
the Second German at the Tennessee
Club parlors.
A large numboro Of ladies went to see
the big walk yesterday afternoon and
evening.
Call on S. L. Moore & Co., corner
fernando and Vance, and see the
wonderful dog.
When you try E. B. Mallory & Co.'S
Arrow brand Baltimore Oysters, you
never want aUy other kind.
The band plays afternoons and
nights at the walking match. The
matinee tomorrow will be a grand
Somebody who is reported to have
confidence bet $3.50 last night at the
Exposition that Hartman will win
the race.
The cotton market is dull TO day
with prices unchanged from yesterday.
In New York this forenoon quotations
dropped 1-16c on all grades.
Mr.. W. W. Fowler, business man
ager Of the Sol Smith Russell Edge
wood Folks" company is in the city.
The troupe exhibit here next Thurs
day.
Another aggrayating kind Of tramp
at present is the impudent fellow,
or black, who rushes heedlessly
in the don't. care. accent style,
and without regard to those who may
be coming the other way. Such trav-
would do well to take the middle
Of the street and strike out between
drays and other vehicles like he does
along the %pavements.
--
FOR MARKET.
1000 lbs Shaker Turkeys,
% dozen Rabbits,
so " Quails,
100 " Celery,
80 +" Squirrels,
VenisQn ROasIs and steaks,
Reel Foot Lake Perch,
Red SBapPers.
VICTOR D.. FUCHS,
80. and III Jefferson street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-09
NEW OYSTER SALOOSi
CHARLEY MEYERS, 35 Monroe
None but the best served. ut
q Generonn rroseculor.

The two cases Of the State VS..
Thomas and Bently Walton, for the
outrage committed upon Rev. Mr..
Pearson and family, were dismissed
this morning in the Criminal Court
on motion Of Judge Sneed, counsel
for the prosecution. This was done,
Of course, with the consent Of Judge
Horrigan and Attorney General Tur-
ner, and at the earnest request Of Mr..
Pearson himself, who has generously
abandoned the prosecution on account
Of the terrible retribution already ad-
ministered 10 the defendants for their
assault upon R. J. Southall. This
christian conduct will be appreciated
by the public, aud it is hoped that
peace may hereafter reign in War
saw"