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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
Thirty Years Without Food
London Times.

Mrs. S. B. Bradley, widow of the late
Samuel Bradley, and mother of Hon.
5. H. Bradley, was taking look at the
wreck of her former residence on
Union street, which had been partially
removed by the present owner. Mr.. R.
W. Evens. to the rear of the lot. Pass
ing along the foundation she saw the
base of a brick chimney, the upper
part of which had been torn down. 1t
came into her mind that at the time
the chimney was built, about thirty
years ago, a toad had been bricked in
by one OF the workmen, who said
at the time that it would live there a
good many years without food, air or
light. Curious TO know what had be-
came OF the toad, but scarcely excect-
ing to find any traces of it, she spoke
to the men ut work tearing down the
brick work. They kept sharp look
out, and sure enough they came across
his toadship 10 3 niche which had been
formed by chipsing ont parts of two
brick, in the manner described by Mrs.
Bradley The reptile was alive and in
good condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
EXTRAORDINARY SCENE IN A
CHURCH.
A Young Enslishman Does Penance
In Public for his ImmG ra1ity.
London Standard.

A man did penance at All Saints
Church. East Clevedou, on Sunday
evening, July 80, for his conduct toward
servant girl, who now awaits her trial
for manslaughter The church was
crowded, and after Evening Prayer, as
the vicar was about to enter the pulpit,
he requested the audience to remain
seated. He then said "We are about
to deal with matter of a most ancient
character, a case of church discipline.
1t is very common reproach to us
English Churchmen that We are the
only body OF Christians in the world
among whom holy discipline is dead.
Among Roman Catholics, III the Eastern
Church among the Presbyterians of
Scotland, or the Esglish Dlssenters-l
know not any body of Christians where
salutary discipline is dead except IN the
Church of England. believe, as firmly
as any one in this church, 1t would be
a perfectly intolerable evil for parish
priest, at his own discretion, to call be-
fore him in the church any notorious
offender for public rebuke; but 1t be-
comes very different when acting with
the consent of the church wardens,
congregation, and parishioners. The
offender will soon come into the church
to ask forgiveness of his fellow men,
the one ne has wronged, and Almighty
God"
The church wardens then brought
the man into the church. On reaching
The chancel steps the vicar motioned
the man to kneel. This he did, and the
senior church wardens then handed the
vicar a paper, when he said to the man,
"Do you acknowledge this to be your
handwriting" He, in low voice, SAID.
Eyes" The declaration WAS then read
as follows: 81 Liewellyn Hartre, do &C
knowledge to be guilty of most griev-
GUS sin, for which do hereby ask the
forgiveness of my fellow men, and OF
the woman | have wronged, and of
Almighty God. In proof of my repen-
lance, | promise to carry out the pen
ance laid upon me in the paesence of
this congregation"
The vicar then said: The penance
laid upon you is that you go to the
Assize Court at wells when it shall next
be held, and take your place where l
shall seat you, the by prisoner
at the bar. Will you accept that pen
ance?" The man answered, eyes"
Turning to TIE congregation, the vicar
said: Il am going to ask you all ques-
ton. Seeing that this man has humbled
himself in the house Of God, and pro
vided he carries out his promise, will
you forgive him7 If so, answer, | WILL"
The congregation replied, II will.
The vicar cc,'tjnued: Gone thing more.
Will you all, % far as opportunity may
permit, to help this man toward living
better life, and shield him from re-
proach in this matter? If so answer. Il
will" The congregation replied. Il
will" The vicar then, turning to
the young man, pronounced these
words: God be with thee; my son! and
give thee the pease of true repentance
to live better life from this time
bopSfort ANON -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
VICTOR HUGO'S INSANE DAUGHTER.
Graphic Description OF His Affection
ate Child'- Na@aries.

Victor Hugo has daughter, Adele.
who has for ten years been the inmate
ola private iunatic asylum in the
neighborhood OF Paris. She is now
about 80 years of age, and the story is
sad one. Some eighteen years ago
she fell in love with naval officer who
had some property in England and sew
eral estates in Trinidad Her relatives
were opposed TO her marriage, but, as
She was of full age, she carried her
point, and the newly married couple
proceeded TO the West Indies. After
a few years OF married life the C0mmo-
dore abandoned his wife, whose previ
GUS eccenrricity, under tbs blow, rapid
ly developed into insanity. In her rare
lucid moments she has been heard to
say: aft he had not abandoned me
should not have lost my reason" She
found herself left without resources,
and ia her distress she appealed to her
illustrious father The help he sent
she placed upon the carpet and told
the trades people to help themselves
The first corners took all, whereupon
the old negress servant advised her to
write again to her father. In the inter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
How Mr.. BalfOur Lost His Life in the
Alps.
L

On the 18th inst, Mr.. Balfour eros
sed the Col du Geant, and In descend
ing the Italian side the idea first occur
rcd to him of attempting the Aiguille
Blanch de Peuteret. This peak, which
had never been assembled, is part OF
one of the buttresses of Mont Blanc,
and is joined to the nadssy of the
mountain by an extremely steep sncw
arfte. Ny guide, Emil Rey,
had previously attempted the peak,
and was able to give Mr. Bal
four SO many details as to the probable
line Of ascent that he proposed we
both should accompany him. This
Emile strongly advised me not to do,
as he considered the snow in danger
Gus condition. MIR. Balfour, however
did not agree with him as to the state
of the snow, and next morning started
with Petrus for the Aiguille, accompani-
ed by porter to carry blankets and
wood as far as their sleeping place on
the rocks.
This was on Tuesday the 18th, and as
it was a new ascent and a difficult one,
it was thought probable he might be
absent two nights, and return to Cour-
mayeur on Thursday afternoon. As
he did not appear, it was supposed
that he must have crossed Mont Blanc
to Chamounix. On Friday Mr.. Berto,
lini and Mr.. w. NJ. Baker, an English
man who was staying in the hotel be-
came seriously alarmed. Finding on
Saturday that he had not been heard
of either at Chamounix or the Chal-
cts de Visaillie, they sent out a search
party, accompanied by the Rev. H. S.
Versehoyle. Early on Sunday morn
ing, on reaching the rocks between the
Glacier de Brouilliard and the Glacier
de Fresney, they saw what appeared
to be the bodies of Mr.. Balfour and
Petrus. both partly covered with snow
They were lying at he foot Of the
steep snow Grite before referred to. 1t
is clear that Mr.. Balfour's death was
instantaneous. As there was a COM
paratively small quantity of fresh
snow about the place where they lay,
we presume that 1t was not an ava
lanche which caused their death, but
that one OF hem slipped, and the
other had not sufficient strength to
hold his companion. As the provis-
ions which they had left at the sleeping
place were untouched, the accident
must have taken place on Wednesday,
just Il week ago. But it Is not certain
whether they fell in the descent or
ascent of the Aiguilie.
Yesterday sixteen guides and porters,
headed by Emile Rev, started with the
necessary means of bringing the re-
mains back to the MOTEL.
Mr.. Balfour was first rate mount
anieer, a fac: sufficiently proved by his
achievements in the Alps during the
past two seasons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

Jack had halted in an uncertain way,
and the procession was all broken up.
Katie" he called once more.
"Oh, Mr.. Wen'ver!" she cried, turn
ing around and pausing distressfully
between the two attractions. Wouldn't
you like Miss Broom to go with US?
She told me the other day she knowed
you, and there's lots for her to eat"
Jack moved a step or two toward
Millicent. Some of the crowd had by
this time turned away, but enough re-
manned to make it an embarrassing
situation for both, especially as every
one was obviously very much enter
tanned and was waiting expectedly for
the issue.
"Gracious," exclaimed her friend in
surprise, edo you know him?'
But Jack was already speaking.
81 hope, Miss Brunen, you will excuse
Katie's impetuosity," he said.
Millicent looked up bravely into his
face. Her resolution was suddenly
but resolutely taken. Perhaps 1t had
been taken before and only needed
some opportunity like this to give it
expression.
do you endorse her invitation she
asked.
"Of course l endorse it, Miss Brunch"
ne said at length, and then he added
in a lower tone, with all my heart"
They were only four little words, but
they brought new light into Millicent's
eyes and fresh joy in her heart. Per-
haps she had been vexing herself over
her fathers old suggestion as to the
reason of Jacks absence. Bat If she
had, Jacks tone and look even more
than his words told her there was no
need. With a happy, half-embarrass-
ed laugh she turned to her friend, who
was standing the picture of ill-conceal-
ed amaZement and said:
81 guess I'll have TO leave you. It's
pretty hard work for Mr.. Wendover to
take care of all these children alone.
Good by dear"
And so before all the world she cast
her lot with Jack Wendover. People
laughed and stared, but what did she
care? Her friends, of whom she met
not few, stopped in the street with
amazement and wondered if Milllcent
Brunen had got into any scrape that all
CHeSe ChlluIeH Weic iollohiiS AAoA' D"'
Millicent held bravely on her way.
With the interchange of a single SEN
tence she and Jack had rome to a per-
feet understanding.
"Have you found your hero, yet, Miss
Millicent?" he had asked.
And Millicent blushing all over her
pretty face, shyly answered:
"He was pointed out to me, Mr..
Wendover, only five minutes ago"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
q Word to Thinkers,

The perfection Of a strengthening mediclne con-
sists in its leaving no unpleasant after effects.
Whisky, ale, beer and other alcoholic beverages
excite the brain and blood vessels to unnatural
activity, and while the whirlpool of excitement
lasts, all feeling of languor and distress is ban
ished, but when the reaction comes, 1.-THE last
state of that man is worse than the first" In
valids should trust more to nature for their re-
covery and avoid the use of stimulants as alto
gether injurious. Be partial to a fruit and vege-
strengthening to the whole general system. To
this end no better remedies be used than
Yellow Dock. Sarsaparilla Juniper, Iron, Buchu,
Celery and CaliSaya, each OF which have separate
and distinct virtue, but when blended in siugle
compound excel all other remedies in giving
health, strength and vigor to every part OF the
body. Such compound is DR.. GuySotts y elbow
Dock and SarSaparilla; its harmonious action on
the lungs, er, kidneys, asd muscular system is
astonishing
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
A NOTED BUT UNTITLED WOMAN.


4hessrS. Edttors =
The above is a good likeness Of Mrs Lydia f. Pink
ham, of Lynn Mass who above all other human beings
may be truthfully called the Dear Friend Woman
as of her correspondents love to call hor She
is 7eaousy devoted to her work. which is the outcome
of life-study, and is obliged to keep six lady
assistants to help her large correspondence
which daily pours In upon her. each bearing its special
burden of suffering, joy at release from It, Her
Vegetable Compound is medicine for good and not
evil purposes have personally Investigated 1t and
am satisned OF the truth of this.
On account of its proven merits It IS recommended
and prescribed by the best physicians in the country
One SAYS: 1t works like charm and saves much
pain. will entirely the worst form Of falling
of the uterus, Leucorrhoea, irregular and painful
Menstruaton, all Ovarian Troubles Inflammation and
liberation Floodings, all Dspacements and the con-
sequent spinal Weakness and Is especially adapted 70
the Change OF Life"
It pcrmeatcs every portion Of the system and gives
life and vigor. 1t removes faintness, fatulency,
destroys all craving for stimunnts and relieves weak
ness Of the stomach II cures Bloatine, Headaches,
Nervous Prostitution General Debility Seeplessness,
Depression and Indigestion That feeling Of bearing
down. causing pain, weight and backncbe, is always
permanently cured by II viii at all times and
under all circumstances act in harmony with the law
that governs the female system.
only 81 per bottle Elk for g. and sold by
druggists Any advice required TO special cscs and
the OF many who have been restored to perfect
health by the Of the Vegetable Con pound can be
obtained by addressing Mrs. r., with stump for reply,
at her home In Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint either this compound Is
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
"Mrs. Pnkhams Liver Pills. says one writer, " are
the in The toorld for the of Constipation,
Biiiousness and Torpidity Of the liver. Her Blood
Purifier works wonders In its special line and bids fair
10 equal the Compound In its popularity.
A,.1ra lgfM Nor 4fh
ambition l. TO do good 10 others
PhiladeIpba Pa ca Mrs. A. d.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
Iowa County Democrat.
An Ancient Toast.

1t was a grand day in the old chlval
ric times, the circling around the boarc
in a noble hall, and the scullptureo
walls rang with sentiment and song
The lady of each knightly heart was
pledged By name, and many syllable
significant of loveliness had been ut
tered, until it came to st. Icons turn
when, lifting the sparkling cup on high
81 drink to one, >" he said.
"Whose image never may depart,
Deep craven on grateful heart,
Till memory is dead.
To one whose love for me shall last
When lighter passions long have passed,
So holy tits and true
To one whose love mas longer dwelt,
More deeply fixed more keenly felt
Than any pledged by you"
Each guest upstarted at the word,
And laid hand upon his sword,
With fiery flashing eyes,
And Stanley said, 1--WE crave the name,
Proud knight, OF this most peerless dame,
Whose love you count so high"
St. Leon paused, as # he would
Not breathe her name in careless mood,
Thus lightly to another;
Then bent his noble head as though
To give that name the reverence due,
And gently said, MY Mother"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
John Browns Children

In neat white cottage among vine
yards on Putin-bay Island, Lake Eric,
there is now living John Brown, Jr. the
eldest son of John Brown, the famous
alolitionist. The son is man 60 years
of age, strong and vigorous looking,
with long silvery hair. Residing with
him is Owen Brown, a younger son,
WHO was with his father when the latter
made his attack on Harper's Ferry.
A daughter of John Brown, named
Ruth Thompson, lives near by, and
another son, Jason Brown, at Akron,
Ohio. Mrs. Brown is still in California.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

**+"Magnifcent promises sometime end in
paltry performances" A magnificent exception
to this is found in Kidney Wort which invariably
performs even more cures than it promises Here
is a single instance Mother has recovered :"
wrote an Illinois girl to her eastern relatives
She took bitters for long time but without any
good. So when she heard of the virtues Of Kid
ney-Wort she got box and it has completely
cured her liver co,rpl0int !"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

Homeopathic Medicines, as a rule,
are not amenable to the chemical tests
and analyses used in testing drugs gem
orally. Their reliability, therefore, de-
ponds solely on the character and repu-
tatiou as to probity of those preparing
and putting them up. 1t is, therefore,
of paramount importance that the pub
lie satisfy themselves that the homoo-
pathic medicines they buy are obtained
from house of recognized standing
and reliability. Boericke 4 Tafefs
Homeopathic Pharmacy is established
since 1885. Send for their descriptive
price current. Medicine cases and books
to 146 Grand street, New York, or 2Si
Wabash avenue, Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

Light expenses and buying goods for
cash direct from the factories, in COM
pany with niue other large firms sit
uated at different places throughout the
United States, enable JAMES MORGAN
Milwaukee, to sell dry goods, fine shoes,
etc, at bottom prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

WAsHINGToN, D. c., May 18th, 1852.
cENTLEMEN-H Having been sufferer for a
long time from nervous prostration and general
debility, 1 was advised to try Hop Bitters. l have
taken one bottle and have been rapidly getting
better ever since, and think it the best medicine
1 ever used l am now gaining strength and ap
petite, which was all gone. and [ was in despair
until tried your Bitters. ! am now well, able to
go about and do my own work. Before taking it,
l was completely Frustrated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

Lynn. Mass, always was good place for
health, but it has become a modern Bethesda
sine Mrs. Lydia Z. Pnkham of 233 Westera
Avenue, made her great discovery Of the Vege-
table Compound, or panacea for the principal lis
that sfHict the fair creation. This differs. how
ever from the ancient scene of marvellous cures
in this important particular The healing gent
with all its virtues, be sent to order by ex
press or mail all over the world
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
Eau Claire. Wis. June 16. 1881.

have constantly kept in stock Aliens Iron
Tonic Bitters since l started in business, and
recommend them in preference to like prepar-
atoms. They give universe. satisfaction One
of my customers deacon in the congregational
church. told me that he thought these bitters
saved his life.
J. L. TIMING, Druggist
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

as now improved an perfected, is pronounced by
competent authority to be the best article ever
invented to restore the vitality of youth to dis
eaSel and faded hair. Try it. Sold by all
drnrriSts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

may be taken at liver and bilious disorders with
Il. V. Picrces Pleasant Purgative Pellets"
Mild yet certain in operation, and there is none
Of the reaction consequent gpon taking severe
and drastic cathartics. By druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

FOR HEADACHE, Constipation, Liver dis
eases and all bilious arrangements there is no
remedy as safe and sure as EilertS Daylight Liver
Pills They stand unrralled in removing bile.
toning the stomach, and giving healthy action TO
the liver Sold by all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

The cadets st West Point who were
Concerned In the late prize fight have
been sentenced to confinement within
camp limits during the period usually
allowed for recreation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

A successful state fair Of the North
Carolina Fruit Growers Association was
held at Greensboro, last week, with a
large attendance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

The st. Louis Gl0be Democrat says:
Mr.. Charles Refs, No. 1911 Second Car
ondelet avenue, this city. was cured by
St. Jacobs Oil after sixteen years suffer
ing with rheumatism.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

The American Bar association, at its
meeting at Saratoga, adopted iesolu-
tons looking towards uniform meth
cd OF enactirg laws by the legislatures
OF the different states.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

UNCLE SANS HARNESS OIL closes the
pereS of leather, efectuslly prevents the entrance
eff dampness dust, ETC.. rendering the harness soft
and phable, and increasing its durability. Sold
harness makers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

MEsssAss PEPTosIzED BEEF TosIc, the only
preparation 9f beef containing its entire nu.t'o3s
properties Il II not mere stim ulant hke the
extracts OF beef, but contains blsod
force generating and DEMONSTRATING properties,
invaluable for IsDfGKsrToS DYsPEPsfA, nervonss
prostration and al forms Of general debihty aiso
IN al enfeebled Conditions, whether the result Of
exhaustion. nervous prostration, oyer-sork. Or
acute disease, particularly If resulting from pull
nOaary complaints. CzsEeli. Hazard q Co.,
Proprietors. New York Sold BY druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

Half the people are suffering ami many die
from this fatal complaint. Diseases of the kid
news and liver are the PRINCIPAL cause. As a
cure we can only recommend German Hop Bit
,,-S J,,ruol If 1enkL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

State elections were held in Alabama
and Kentucky last week, and resulted
is the success of the democratic candi-
dates by about the usual Majority.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

The venerable Judge James Patrick,
OF New Philadelphia, o., the father OF
Mrs Joseph MeGiIl, lies at the point OF
death from stroke of paralysis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
3NlEl321E7S:S
SYMPTOMS Of wnRMc

The countenanee is pale and lealen.cc,or,,
with occasional flushes of n ctrcnn,.,.f,ss,
spot on one or both checks; the ewes h,,,,n,,
dull; ohe pupils dilate; an azure semic;r,,.
runs along the lower eye-hd: the nose is irri-
tated, swells, ana sometimes blce,is. a s>v.Il-
ing of the upper lip; occasional h,1,dacbe
with humming or throooiug of the esrs. IN
unusual secretion of saliva: slimy or f,,rr.,,I
tongue; breath very foul, particularly in Tho
morning; appetite variable, sometimes yora.
ciouS, with q gnawing sensation of tho
stomach; at Others, entirely gone; tleet,nc
pains i'll the stomach; occasional nausea and
vomiting; violent pains throughout the an
ooilnen bowels irregular, II times costtve:
StooIS sunny, not unfeQuently tnged with
elood; belly swollen and hard: urine turhid;
RESPIRATION occasionally difficult and accom-
panied 0S hlceough; cough sometimes dry
and conNulSlNe; uneasy anu disturbed sleep,
with grinding OF the teeth; temper variable,
but generally irritable.
Whenever the above symptoms are found
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

Young men or middle aged ones suffering from
nervous debility and kindred weaknesses should
send three stamps for Part VII of Worlds Dis
pensary Dime Series of books Address WORLD $
DIspENsARy MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25

Six hundred invitations have been
issued for Ex-Governor Morgan's re-
ception in honor of President Arthur
at Newport on Wednesday next.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
Mus. MARY STUART.

The two SONS of the Prince OF Wales,
who have been on a long cruise in the
corvette Bacchante, have returned from
England.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
,,nn1 rpl-INrlSTfiM 81 sIiMMER Co,

CHuLERA-lNFANTUM or SUMMER COM
PLANT. this eartul disease which is carrying
off infants AMI children by the thousands at this
Teething Syrup, which never fails to give imme-
diate relief even in the most severe cases. Sold by
5rOcyiSfS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-08-25
Vcnnor,S ,r.dictions

NtnnorS predictions far have been wonder
fully correct. lie says 1882 will be remembered
as year of great mortality. German Hop Bit
tiers should be used by everybody.