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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28
4 VICTIM OF COINCIDENCE.
The Man Who Never Helped Elect n
President Who Did Not Die i'm
New York Herald.

Office.
New York Herald
A merchant of this city, who hiss
taken part in the presidential elections
OF the last forty years, has had the
singular misfortune to vote for tire four
presidents who died in office-Harri-
son, Taylor, Lincoln, and Garfield
and never have indorsed any other sue
cessful candidate Hearing of this
strange experience, reporter went to
hum for its confederation. He said
Il have always been whig and re-
publican, and voted for Henry Clay,
who was beaten. In 1910 Ivoted for
Harrison, and he died in office.
In 1874 l voted against Polk,
who was elected. In 1S4S | voted for
Taylor, who also died in office. That
was the first coincidence. but l never
thought much about 1t. In 1882
voted against Pierce and he got through
all right. In 1860 | voted the fusion
ticket as against Lincoln. | believed
at that time that the slavery i'll the
south was domestic institution with
which the north had no right to inter
tere. | changed my mind when | saw
what the southerners were doing, and
in 1864 | voted for Lincoln, who was
assassinated. This happening to the
third successful candidate I had voted
for rather staggered me. In 1868
declined to vote at all-not because |
was superstitious, but because | did not
want to support Grant and / would not
vote for a democrat. In 1872 | had
moved my residence to New Jersey,
and was not entitled to vote that
year. In 1876 lost my vote, too, and
in 1880 l told my friends that l did not
want to vote for Garfield, for if I did
he would either be defeated or would
lose his life in office. They insisted
upon my doing SO, however, and IT
looked like such a close thing that /
was finally persuaded and voted for
Garfield. Now ne is dead, and l never
will vote for another president, if ] hive
to be thousand years old"
And you are not superstitious ?'
No. 81" the merchant replied, with
some asperity, "but it is very strange
series of condolences, and | don't
want to prolong it. Now, | want you
to promise me that you will not pub
lish my name"
"lsll do it If you will promise never
to vote for me for president" replied
the reporter. and the compact was set
tlpd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

were members of the jury inclined to
pronounce the killing murder in the
second degree only. The punishment
OF the tirst degree Of murder is death;
OF the second degree imprisonment for
lie. Now the sentence under which
KING was already imprisoned was to
Imprisonment for life for previous
murder. Therefore q verdict of guilty
OF murder In the second degree would
have been of slight importance to him !;
1t could, at utmost, only have destroyed
such hope as ne might have OF receiv-
ing pardon from his first sentence.
As the judge was beginniag to answer
the question of the jury, the prisoner
started to his feet and interposed IN this
extraordinary protest:
Your Honor and gentlemen of the
jury, this was not murder in the sec
ond degree. 1t was deliberate and
premeditated murder. 1 know 1 have
done wrong, that ought to confess the
truth, and that ought to be hanged. 2
Here the prisoners counsel tried in vain
to silence him. "No," continued King.
Il have done wrong. 1t was nv duty
to confess it. and cannot help doing
SO. cannot keep still. l plead guilty.
to murder in the first degree. It was
fifteen minutes from the time | struck
the first blow with the axe until l struck
him the second time, and all this time
| kept thinking will finish this man.
If this is not premeditated murder,
what is? l have already killed two
men. What is my life to me? The
life of either of these two men whom |
have killed is worth a dozen of mine"
The judge, naturally enough, then
told the jury that after what the pris-
oner had said there was no necessity
for his explaining the distinction of
degrees. The jury retired again, but
soon returned, bringing the verdict Of
guilty of murder in the first degree,
and the prisoner was sentenced to be
hanged on the 4th of November next.
-NeJC York Tribune
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

Long, luxurious wraps, which are TO
envelop the wearer from head to foot,
are now exhibited. Many of these
have plush collars which cover the
shoulders, and are lined throughout
with the same fabric. Among the eve
ming wraps is one of white brocaded
satin, trimmed with feather trimming.
and lined with mauve-tinted satin.
Another quaint style is a Mother Hub
bard wrap of palest yellow plush, lined
with bright Oriental brocade, and a
third, ofwhite stamped velvet, is lined
with crimson-watered silk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

and decorations The saloon proper is
frcscocd and sildcd in Eastlakc style. and
the tlooringiS covered with Turkish carpet
The furniture, in raw silk and walnut, Of
the Queen Anne nctern, like that of the
dininS-hall, and rich curtains of d.masl,
complete the impression ora Nc;iiahlc :loat-
ing palace. The four Statc-roonS. contain
ing two berths each are also carpetcd with
Brussels and handsomely furnished The
boat belongs to anG vas built under the
directions Vt M,S,rS \. Nogrlcr X co,
Baltimore, Md, for their owitc NclusiNeuSe
upon the Ohio, Mississippi aud other Nest
ern rivers, ana is rin ~ i picked crew Of
officers and mon in their employ. The
object Of this little steamer Is Ia carry
neither freight nor passengers She WAS
built Tor the tirm above named. 10 hc used
exclusively hv them for distributing their
printed matter i'll the river towns ior ST
lACoBS ON, tho Great German Remedy
for rheumatism and other painful ailments
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

Some of our exchanges are very
much worried about Sam Houston's
grave because it has no monument.
There IS really no occasion for any
monument on bis grave. 1t is the men
who are in danger of being forgotten
who need monuments right away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

joaquin Miller writes most perple1-
ing hand, in which all the letters are
made In pretty much the same way
and most of them are omitted. And
maybe this accounts for his poetry.
TIE printer sets up what he pleases and
then laws il off on JOAQUIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

The Des Moines Iowa III Beekly
Tribune says: "a Harrisburg, Pa, jour
nal mentions that Mr.. D. Bensinger.
No. Market Square, tat city, was
cured by st. Jacobs Oil Of violent at
tack of rheumatism.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

Mr.. Boatman," said timid woman
to the ferryman who was rowing her
across the river, aare people ever lost in
this riverf' "0h, no, ma'ams" he re-
piled. I'VE always finds EN- agaiu with
IN q day or SO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28
MRS. EMILY RHOADs, Mcbride. Mich.

Young and middle aged =1en suffering from
nervous debility premature old age loss IL mem
Dry and kindred symptoms, should send. three
stamps for Part VII Of pamphlets Issued by
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association. Buffalo
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28
THE DEAD CANNOT BE RAIsEI,

nor if your lungs are badly wasted away can
you be cured by the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery" II is, however, uneaualled
as tonic, Alternative and nutritive and readily
cures the most obstinate cases Of bronchitis
coughs, colds, and Inclpient consumption far sur
passing in efficacy cod liver oil. Send two stamps
tor pr. Pierees pamphlet on Consumption and
Kindred Affections. Address WoRLp's DIspEs-
sARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo. NY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

Unhealthy or inactive kidneys cause gravel
Brghts dlse4se. rheumatism and horde Of other
serious AID fatal dizeases which can be prevented
with Hop Bitters, if taken in time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28
-FEMALR cOMPLAIxIs

DR.. X. V. PIERCE. Buffalo. y. T.: Dear Sir
l write to tell you what your Fayorite Prescrip
tion has done for me. had been great suf
ierer from female complaints. especially drag
ging- down Tor over six years, during much Of
me time unable 10 work. paid ont hundreds Of
dollars without aBy benefit til took three bottles
Of the 'FaYorite Prescription and never had
anything do me 60 much good IN my life. ] ad-
yise every sick lady 70 take It.
MRS EMILY RHOADS McI,rides Mich
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

Her mother said she would choke
any gentleman who made love TO her
daughter Mamie Gust budding into
womanhood). To which Mamie re.
piled: Mamma, if a gentleman makes
Iowa to me, / prefer TO choke him nv
self"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

~. a., SS S,s Pittsburgh baaSts
.aat $50 bottles Of ARuollxE have been sid
MIsn.u snS lasS s;x months This shows tia, ,he
eorporal's guard. " 'e""eVa 70 \
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

EVERY one finds that it pays to trade
at James Morgan's, Milwaukee. His
pnees are the lowest, and his stock of
Doimans, ShawlS, Blankets. Dress
pools, Silks, Fringes, Laces. etc. the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28

DR. liudsey'S Blood SearcAer' cure, ~, T.,
Of erysipelas.N Mrs. +, Smeltse-, I.arimer ~ e.
Ii cures all blood diseases d.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28
Ven Can't Afford

BE without Warmers Safe Eidaey and Liver
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-28
A FAlRY AFLOAT.

The new President pro ten. o. the Sen.
ate weighs nearly 100 pounds.
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Prospect.

Sunday morning being a most
beautiful one after three successive
Sundays of rain, the Sunday school
turned out in numbers, and great
interest was manifested. l predict
no winter quarters this winter. AT
ter school, according to announce
ment, large crowd assembled to
hear the new preacher. He failed,
however, to put in his appearance.
The hours service was devoted to
singing by the choir. We had with
US Tom Mason of Pulaski, Miss
Willie Legg of Athens, Miss Lii
liam Butler and Walter Fogg of
Aspen Hill. Geo. Alternately and
family came up Saturday to spend
few days with his grand father, G.
A. Swift, who is still confined to
his room. Charles and Jesse Bues,
two Of Giles most substantial citi-
zens, are both sick, the former, as
we understand, is hopelessly pros
trated with kidney affection, while
the latter is confined with rheuma-
tism. David Curry and Irvine Pow
ell will auction off their personal
property the 18th of this month,
preparatorylto moving to Texas in a
few days. All, boys, better stay in
old Giles. Sallie Gilbert, daughter
of J. E. Gilbert, is sick with erysip-
elias. John d. Reed, No. rs gen
tlemanly constable, says his heir
proved to be the dog gonedest ugli-
est gal he ever saw, and if congress
passes the women's suffrage bill, she
will vote twenty years eleven months,
and twenty nine days from this
date. Dr. Mason failed to put in
his appearance at church Sunday.
suppose he was umpiring game
of base ball which was being played |
near his residence, he having joined |
the Suckers. 1t was good time to
practice. Tom Baugh has moved |
across the Alabama line and is
teaching school at Beach Grove.
Earnest Brown of Bethel was up
Sunday to see the girls. He pre-
fers Pepper in his possum pie.
Mrs. E. j. Westmoreland came near
breaking her arm from fall. She
carries it in sling. The two gins
at this place last year ginned 232
bales, and this year have ginned so
far 40, with about 30 more to gin,
falling off so bales. This is a fair
estimate of the shortness of the
crop. NJ. Quad's last visit had an
incident connected with it worth re- =
ating. While enjoying the smiles
Of his fair dulcinea, she grew serious
md asked him what he would do
f she should die. The bare thought
him and he fell in an APP
parent faint, but when it was dis
covered til at no tears traced through \
he soil adown his pearl blossom :
,heeks, she knew it was .feint sure c
and he was banished. His c
application for admission to the lu
latic asylum is on file. b
l suggest as this is a leisure time ?
hat every one so disposed and in E
crested would meet some day u
hortly and take steps towards o
encing off and cleaning up the +,
emetery which is now turned out >
D the stock and grown up with !
riers, DC. Let's pay some res !
ect to our departed friends. 4
here is some talk of removing the P
cad buried about in private places :
the Prospect cemetery. JUBA. il
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17
Aspen Hill.

Our school closed here last week
Prof H. q. Alternately says he will
resume again when the patrons and
directors advise. ID. II. Shores has
purchased and moved to the Beas-
ley place % miles west Of here, late
ly owned by S. d. Scott. Mr.. Scott
goes TO the Sharon neighborhood,
on his farm lately purchased of r.
b. Grove. James Strong is better,
though able to be up to the station
this week, is quite feeble. Charlie
Biles is quite sick, but is reported
some better this morning, the 18th.
He is about IA years old end has
suffered great deal with kidney
affection. j. c Myers was down
to see US last week, and gave Thos.
Barber a recipe for hauling logs il
the mountains, as follows: Roll
The log (any sIze) on n sled built
with side braces OF course the
log must be at the top of the noun
tain. Hitch one mule to the sled
only. Take wheat straw and cover
the ground good with it to the bot
tom Of the hill; drive gently over
the straw to the bottom. No trouble
will be found In moving the largest
stock from any high puint--if the
mule IS a good trotter. Mr. Barber
will report. John a. Coates a0d
Robert Cofman both left for Texas
last week. They go TO Dsilas
county. We dislike TO see so many
of our young men gong west, but
the tide goes that way and young |
men are the frequeRJ sieerers. We
wish them much success. NJ. b. |
Holland was almost ready to move |
in has new house last week, which /
was built b himself and his neigh
bors on the burnt district of his old
One. When DIR. @. d. Batter was
sent for he told him TO postpone for
awhile. 1t is a boy and will help
him fight fire next time. Drayton
Reagin of the Bethel neighborhood
vas in our village lsst Saturday.
j. g. Alternately, j NJ. Dickson,
George Reeves, Sims Reeves, George
Marks and Butler Alternately re- .
urned last Saturday from hunt in
lawrence county. They report
eer scarce with three hides on the
ole, and plenty of fun. Our farm
RS are not done sowing wheat ow- ,
ng to wet weather recently. Crops {
re all about gathered and the
racks in most of the cribs look
lear and bright REX. |
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17
Bohemian.

Since our last report death has
visited our community, and taken
away several of our friends. Reu
ben Barnes died recently, leaving a
wife and three little children. Mrs.
Joe Collin died Sunday night, 9th.
Mrs. Nancy Paisley, mother of
Rev. j. NJ. Paisley, died Monday
night, 7th, aged 70 years; and Sam
Howard died Saturday, 18th, aged
about 10 years. These people
leave many relatives and friends to
mourn their loss. We are sorry to
state that our aged friends, David
Bodenhamer and wife, are in feeble
health. We hope that these good
old friends of ours may soon be re-
stored to health. Willie Boden
hamer is quite sick with diphtheria.
Mrs. Joel Carter and Miss Mollie
May have been unwell for the past
week. Miss Betty Shores, charm
ing nymph of near Aspen Hill,
spent a few days last week with her
uncle, John Shores, of this place.
John Cosby is smiling behind the
counter at j. w. ParkeFs, our vii
lage merchant Rev j. D. Braly,
wife and beautiful little boy of
Pennington were among relatives
md friends at this nlace recently.
" iiiie Dug@ oSr- Of Culleoka, X. N
Lock of Lawrence and j. P. It'd
we'll of Wales Station were with us
asst week. @. w Black, w. r. |
Black, and Frank Yarbrough, who
went to Texas several weeks ago, |
are expected home about 18th No
7ember We learn that these gen
5lemen are highly pleased with Tex
rs, and contemplate making it |
heir future home. Miss Laura |
Nhitson was recently thrown from
| horse, the horse running several !
7ards with her foot hanging in the
'tirrup, but fortunately the girt
,roke and released her from her per
lous predicament. Profs. Briggs
md Wisdom are teaching a singing
chool at Lone Oak. These gentle
men understand their business. j.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

desire before leaving Giles county
10 tender TO this appreciative people my
sincerest thanks tor their liberal patron
age. i have found that this people
know what fine work is by the very en-
couraging words spoken in commenda-
ton OF my efforts. have determined
10 make Pulaski one OF my principal
points and will consequently retain the
lease appn the gallery here anu visit
you agai after the holidays. | wish
particularly 10 impress upon you that
mean what | say when sdVertiss TO
leave or return and will positively keep
m, engagements. That my work Is the
best in the ehOtog' aphic line that was
ever executed in Pulaski, am assured
universally. II is therefore laying
claim TO no more than you have already
accorded me 10 say that | will again
give You an opportunity 10 secure the
best pictures you ever had taken here
viii give due notice OF the tine. II
am very gracefully,
Your Ohedient Servant,
ALEx. DE ASqUINos.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

The Franklin Review and Journal
says the effort to harmonic the party is
gaining ground. The Shelbyville Com
mercial and Murfreesboro Free Press
demand a full surrender of the oppose
ton. The papers and people are grad
ually and surely falling in with the effort.
When the CITIZEN commenced the
movement not a voice was raised to sec
ond it. We cannot afford to make it AN
issue at the polls. We will split again
IT we do. Let's settle it in council and
then enter the next canvass united
against the common enemy, Iepubli-
eanism. We will not join any move
ment against the democratic party or
ity policy. Let's make this the settled
policy OF the party in council and then
the whole party can enter united. This
must not be a movement against demo-
c7ats, but a movement Of democrats.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

The trial of Guiteau commenced Mon
day. Five jurors were chosen and an
other panel ordered. Robinson, assist
ant counsel for defense, asked contInu-
ance, whereupon an exciting scene took
place. Scoville declared he wanted no
continuance and if assistant counsel
was to rule, he would withdraw. Gut
teau arose several times and excitedly
ordered Robinson to retire from the
case, saying he was no pauper and he
could engage counsel. He hal to be re-
strained several times by marshals and
was very loud and angry. The Judge
ordered the ease to 90 on but would al
low time to the defense TO present their
proof. Gen. Butler, it is understood,
will assist in the defense. Guiteau's
conduct is considered as an attempt to
strengthen the insanity dodge.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17
Lands for Rent or sale.

One tract of I47 acres in 18th district
of Giles county, and l mile 5. f. OF
Brick Church, aud known as the Moore
or McMillion place.
Also, another tract Of 1O7I{ acres on
Buchanan's Creek in Sth district, o.
miles :. L. of Pulaski. Is enclosed by
good fence, has good tenant houses, and
is rich productive soil. Apply to
T. NJ. n. JOINS,
oct20-6t Pulaski, Tenn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17
IndieS.

have purchased the stock OF millin-
cry goods of Mrs. r. w. Ruid and the
business will be carried on in the same
building formerly occupied by Mrs.
Rudd just opposite the ! ost Office.
will have a competent lady trimmer and
eudeaver TO give satisfaction in every
caseand l respectfully solicit your patro-
mage. Call and examine new goods just
received In the latest styles of ladies'
Hats, Bonnets, Clildren's Hats, etc.
oct6-tf Mrs. = ;. GULLY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

The star route thieves are about to es-
cape by collision or gross ignorance on
the part OF the government counsel
The attorney general adjourned the
grand jury few weeks ago and when
they reassembled it vas found that the
statute of limitations had interviewed 10
bar an Indictment. The proceedings
were instituted on information, and
now Judge Cox rules that it cannot be
sustained. Now they will indict and
the chances are the Statute of limitations
will be successfully plead in bar and the
thieves GO free. This is outrageously
disgraceful to the attorneys. In keep
ing with this, it is announced that the
st. Louis whisky ring is about TO reor-
ganize, recognizing the administration
as in full sympathy with all illegitimate
methods.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

An old fogy in Ohio went to Wash
ington with $4,000 in bonds and de-
manded gold. They tried to induce him
to take gold certificates or drafts, but
he must and would have the yellow
dogs themselves Burglars relieved
him Monday night, blowing open his
safe and running off with the bags
under Intellectual fire, in the old mans
own carriage. A tool and his money
soon part,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17
A WnrdnrGnnd

One of the most popular medicines
now before the American public, is
Hop Bitters. You see it everyW here
People take it with good effect. 1t
builds them up. 1t is not as pleasant
TO the taste as some other Bitters as il
is not a whiskey drink. IL is more like
the old fashioned bone set tea that has
done a world OF good. II you don't
feel just right try Hop Bitters.-l NUnda
NfgrS
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

The Corporation Tax Book for 1881
is now in my hands. All taxpayers
are hereby notified TO call on me and
Sc tie their taxes. All Back TdreS must
be paid Immediately as the law will be
rigidly enforced.
oct27-at l. II. RAINEY, T. Q.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

VIM. Cox was nominated for the leg
islature at Springfield the other day to
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
tiOn of John Woodland. Cox declares
himself in card first cousin OF Queen
Victoria.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

Chas. Eayre Hinkle, Jersey City
Heights, y. j., reports that his son, a
lad OF twelve years, was completely cur
ell OF terri BILE case of Eczema by the
Cuticura Remedies. From his head to
his feet was one mass OF scars. n3-4t-2p
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

Joe jefferson says he has played Rip
Van Wrinkle about $500 time-for which
1 may be forgiven in another and "a
better world, where there will be no
matinees and no managers"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-11-17

The next house of representatives,
will have 293 members-republican
lac, democrats 1877, greenbackers, indie
Pendents and readjusters 10. The re-
pubiicans lack one of majority.