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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Mechanical Invention and Civilization

Mr.. Frederic Harrison delivered a
lecture at the London Institution, on
Jan. 80. on "The Real Value of Me-
chanical Invention TO Civilization" of
which the following is a summary:
''No century, he remarked had ever
been so bepraised as our own for its
marvellous mechanical inventions But
after all, our century was undeniably
the heir of great and worthy predeces-
sors. Was it in point Of civilization a
head and shoulders taller than the rest?
Before this question could be answered
civilization must be adequately defined
IA task too large for that occasion
But it was at least certain that the tri-
umphs of invention were not of the eS-
sence of civilization, but belonged to
It's externa s only, so as that, heartily
as we might hail material progress,
we could not regard mechanical i'm
provements as of altogether incalcu-
liable worth. For 1870 years and more,
men could travel only as fast as their
legs could carry them, now they were
carried by rail. In our days news was
flashed in a minute, which not SO long
ago would have taken year to arrive
Ten thousand shirts were now woven
by steam in as short time as the fling
ers took to make one. Gas and electri-
city had superseded tallow and OIL But
these and other like achievements Of
inventions were merely signs of mater
i'll, physical, visible, and external life.
Were we SO much the happier for these
things? The answer must be no. This
a na npIAynd n fhnI1so nd
advantages as its forerunners. But I'M
til we used those advantage Alright we
should be none the better for them,
and for this we must look to the future
The nineteenth century was not an
age of complete achievement, but of
expectation and hope. A detailed
comparison was instituted between
this and former centuries in science,
philosophy and the arts. In summing
up the result, Mr. Harrison reminded
the audience that We are apt to be be-
wildered by the vast multiplication of
our materials and our books, and be-
take ourselves to specialization. This, too
often, ended IN trivalties. AS no man
could do every hing, each inquirer
staked off his little plot from the vast
field, warning off all others. We had
naturalists who knew nothing of nature,
and monographs on the spots on the
wings of butterfly fou..d on particu-
lar island. Our millions of books and
our billions of facts could not help us,
and we were shamed by the noble life
revealed in 'Plato's Dialogues and the
Odyssey The moral sores OF our age
were probed, and though it might be
urged that there could be no casual
connection between these and our me-
chanical progress, yet there was unde-
nlably an historical connection. Mr..
Harrison felt no sympathy with Carlyle
and Ruskin in their indiscriminate de-
precation of mechanical inventions, but
the worth of such things must not be
exaggerated. What was wanted was to
turn them to the best account as means
of civilization, though they were not
civilization itself"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
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tStreet Car Invention.

A new feature in connection with
street car service has been introduced
in Pittsburg. Along each side of the
car, about rs high as the back of ones
head while sitting, runs light tube of
brass, nickel plated 18th glass side
turned outwards SO tina anything placed
inside of it is in view of everybody in
the car. At convenient intervals, about
eighteen inches apart, are little open
lngs, just large enough to admit coin
or ticket, with a legible injunction to
" Pay Here over them, so that all YOU
have TO do is to drop your fare into the
role and then watch it roll down the
tube, which slopes towards the front of
the car, into lockel fare box by the
side of the driver There is no chance
for passing off brass buttons, pennies
and other frauds upon the company, if
anybody is small enough to attempt it.
as the coin IS visible through the glass
side of the conveyer, as the tube is
called. the whole length of the car, and
of course the fare box has transpa-
rent window through which the driver
can see everything that is put in. But
1t may be Objected that a square ticket
won't roll. Very true, but the inventor
has thought of that, too. Along the
bottom of the conveyor, out of sight,
passes an endless belt over a series of
rollers, operated by crank in the
hand of the driver. AL he has to do is
TO turn little handle and the ticket
walks down to him and silently re-
quests to be inspected ere it drops into
the box below. If it is desired to save
the driver the trouble OF working the
belt, the attachment can be connected
with the running gear of the car and
worked automatically. 1t should be
stated that the conveyer passes through
each end of the car, SO that passengers
riding on either front or back platforms
can deposit fare without going inside.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Iowa County Democrat.
nsArnn rERm rOErnY.

oh for a lodge in garden Of cucumbers
Oh tor an iceberg or two to control.
oh for a vale that at slddsy the dew cumbers'
Oh Tor pleasure trip up TO the pole
oh for a little one-story thermometer,
With nothing but zeros all ranged IN row
Oh Tor a big double barre.ed hydromrter,
To measure this moisture that falls from my
brow.
Oh that this cold world were twenty times colder
Ihats irony red-h7t it seemeth to me-
Oh for 4 turn Of It's dread ;nl cold shoulder,
Oh what a comfort ague would be.
Olyfor motto 10 typify heaven.
Scoopei IN rock under cataract vast
oh Tor winter Of discomfort even
Oh for a wet blanket judieiousiy cast
oh forasd f,untnin spnnting up boldly
From every hot lamp post against the NOT sky
Oh III i proud maiden to look on me colby,
Freezing my soul with the glance of her eye.
on for draught Of a cup If " Geld pizen I.
Oh Tor resting place in The cold grave
Oh for bath in tie otyx, where the thick shadow
les On
And deepens the chill Of it, dark, running wave.
-Detroif Free Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
New York Gossip.

The New York correspondent of the
Washington Star writes:
"The Gould family is looming up in
the theatrical line. One would natural
ly think that Jay Gould knew nothing
of such things, but he is said to have
made the discovery on prowling thro
the Grand Opera-House that there was
no green-room. A theatre, he said,
without green-room, was no theatre.
His son, George Gould, is going to su-
perintend alterations in the Grand Ope-
ra- House, and it has been rumored that
he will be associated with Mr.. Abbey in
the management of the house. Mr..
Abbey denies this.
"Young Gould is becoming quite a
man about town, and may be seen at
boxing matches and similar places OF
amusement. His tastes are So strong
in that direction that he is under in
structions Of a pro 'essional pugilist,
Billy Madden. Sullivan's trainer, in the
manly art of selfdefenSe. This NAV
not be altogether a matter OF taste, as
his fathers misfortunts may have sug-
gested 1t as wise preeaution.
This expert IS said TO do double duty.
Besides instructing young Gould III his
art. he shadows Jay Gould himself. and
the man who would attempt to waylAy
the railroad magnate would fall into
horny hands. This nervousness on the
part of Mr. Gould dates from the time
Maj. Selover avenged himself by pick
ing him up and throwing him over the
railing IN front of a barber shop. He
has not yet recovered from the fright
although he and Mr.. Selover were
friends again within a year.
by special invitation of Mr.. Harry
Hill, L witnessed scientific set-to be-
tween two young ladies. The little
theatre was crowded by sporting men,
fast actresses, men about town, and
others drawn together to see two young
women fight with gloves. The gloves
by the way, are not nice, soft gloves,
but villainously hard and cruel, and
made to hurt. When the two women
stepped forward, Mr.. Hill exhibited the
trophies to be battled fora silver cuu
and a medal-and then yelled Time.
They were dressed in silk tights, and
We're muscular and comely. Boston
Carrie, the taller of the two, made a
great show of her knowledge of the sci
ence of boxing, until her little New
IoJk antagonist got under her guard
and delivered such a stunning blow on
the nose that she was knocked over
backwards. Carrie countered on the
other ones lips, and they came to the
second round with flushed and bloody
faces. To describe the rest of the match
would be disgusting. 1t was brutal in
the extreme, and | must say that it is
crying shame thai such thing shouli
occur in Christian country / noticed
one thing: when the girls were pretty
well beaten up, the men spectators
yelled to the seconds to pun them apart
but the wemen who looked on urged
them to Flight it OUT
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

ton, few miles, and meet the incom-
ing passenger train. Just as he started
from the yards down grade, the strap
connected with the lever broke, and he
lost control of the engine.
The flight down through the NOUN
tain gOrges is thus. described by FLAIR
harity in an interview with Denver
Tribune reporter:
at was an awful moment" said FLAIR
harity, when | found hat the engine
was beyond my control The cylinder
heads blew out, the smoke and steam
blinded me, and everything seemed to
conspire to hurl US to instant destruc-
ton"
"How heavy was the grade?"
Gone hundred and eighty-five feet to
the mile. Down this steep incline the
engine dashed like demented thing.
| tugged at the lever and brakes, but it
was rs If | had been Juggling at the solid
parts of the engine itself. Then I sud-
denly rem embered that I was to meet
the passenger tram at Eilers. Nv fire.
man jumped eff early in the race, and
l was left alone, thinking that l had
left him dead on the track. We were
making more than d mile minute, the
engine and for at that moment
looked on it as q demon which had
taken possession of me and mine, de-
| termlned to be released for once from
Its thraldom and to become master
| where 1t had before been slave.
Little pieces of sand and dirt flew
against my face and stung like Goals of
fire. In the distance 1 could see the
approaching passenger. l yelled and
screamed; for / knew that our only
hope was to flag that train and get her
on the side track. saw the operator,
Woodward, running for the train as he
saw me coming, completely enveloped
| IN cloud of smoke aud steam and
dust.
with one last effort opened wide
the throttle, hoping that the engine
would throw herself from the track on
the curve and save the train from de-
struction. Then jumped, and uncon-
sciousness overcame me.
when | recovered | saw the engine
lying on her side within forty feet of
the passenger train, and people were
crowding around me and carefully bath
ing my head and hoping was not kill
ed"
The Denver paper adds that FLAIR
harity escaped with only few slight
bruises.
The accident was one of the strangest
on record. He says he can never des-
cribe the horr RS Of the trip, the awful
feeling that came over him when he
found that the engine mad him in It's
power, or the deathly sickness when he
found that he was running into the pas
senger.
Houses and rocks flew by him like
birds on the wing, and the track seemed
one continuous stream of fire. Then
he was thrown through space, and OBJ
livion and respite came, and afterward
the beautiful assurance that no one was
hurt. But he says he would not ex-
perience it again for all the treasures of
the earth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
NOT TIE WAY TO pO.

In localities where the extraordinary merit Cf
DIR. Guysott's elbow Dock and Sarsaparila be-
comes fully known, it leads the sale of all other
remedies, and although, in some instances certain
druggists have been known to recommend some
other remedy as blood purifier strengthening
mic, by the sale Of which they make greater
profit, nevertheless it is fact that intelligent per-
will not be thus persuaded but will insist on
the druggists procuring DR.. Guysott's Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparilla, as it far excels all med-
eines blood purifier Strengthening tonic, liver
and bowel regulator, and kidney cure. A trial
will prove its merit as a general health renewer.
Its principal ingredients are Yellow Dock, Sarsa-
parlla Juniper, Iron, Buchu, Celery and Cali
saya bark, ami 1t acts on the blood. liver bowels,
kidneys, and nervous system at one and the same
time, rebuilding broken-dow constitution as if
by magic. Try one bottle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
FrightfuI Ride.

A sensational runaway occurred at
Lea1ville, Colorado, the other Gay, In
which the principals were John FLAIR
hsrity and locomotive.
Flsrharity was switching with a new
locomotive IN the yards of the Denver
& Bio Grande railway. He was order
ed to go down the road to Eiler's Sta
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Dangers of busting
Do not dust, but wipel

DO not dust, out wipe!
Who would believe it2 The dustel
that peaceful emblem Of domestic
teil-may, under certain circumstances
become more dangerous to handle than
six.shooter9
We are in dead earnest. An eminent
scientist declares it to be a fact.
Doyou know just what you are doing
when you brush away dust' You dis
seminate it in the air, and consequently
introduce into your own interior. into
your tissues and respiratory organs, al
sorts of eggs, spores, epidemic germs,
and murderous yibiones which dust
contains.
One movement with feather-duster
may be enough to poison both you and
,our neighbors-to inoculate you all
with typhus, varioloid, or cholera
strange as it may srpear.
Instead of q feather buster, take a
cloth; wipe away the dust instead OF
stirring il up
In short, wipe-never dust--Ld Vol.
fdirf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

The London Times has again beer
made the victim of scurrilous Joke
The other day it contained this birth
notice; On the Goth instant, at p
Park Lane, w, the wife of Albert Ed
ward, of SON" The house belongs
to General Macdonald, but was re.
Gently LEI to q well-known fashionabl,
beauty. There is but one in England
who Is known as Albert Edward, and
he IS the prince of Wales, and heir ap
parent TO the throne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Suddenly Weakened

81 suffered with rhumatism Of til,
back and hip for number of years,
said Mr.. Thomas Morgan, Superin.
tendent of Streets. Il was waited on
by physicians, but they gave no per.
manent relief, and resolved to try ST
Jacobs Oil. My rheumatism weakened
at the first attack of its great enemy
st. Jacobs Oil, and soon | WAS well.
Cincinnati TiIlcS-Sfnr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

Worldly mutation never had more
powerful illustration than in the death
in London, the other night, of Lady
Agnes MsrLean. She was the daugh-
ter of an English Marquis, the widow
first of the Comte de Montmorency,
and afterwards of a clergyman named
MacLean; and she was elected from
her poor tenement in London, and
died in the waiting-room of st. Psncras
workhouse.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Miners Superstitions

According to the Detroit Free Press
the miners of tha West represent the
strange conglomeration Of men. The
English, WEIGH and German brought
all of the old world superstitions
among class Of men in the Mexican
camps who coulG equal and in some
cases surpass theirs Tne Mexicans
drew their tales from two sources, their
own Spanish forefathers and the Aztecs
and Toltecs, found in the country when
their forefathers conquered it. Strange
are the beliefs and stories that have
grown out of the union of these super
stitious elements. Things are lucky
or unlucky because possibly some
worker in the Hartz said so 800 years
ago, or some old iClltec had fit Of
nightmare at an eualHy remote period.
One Of the most cor nmonly believed
tales is that,of the "Sltep Devil" The
men tell you thai Some of the oldest
mines there is an evil spirit which
takes the form Of deformed dwarf.
A popularity abo,H him is that he has
immensely long .fms-arms so long
that be can takef i his sandals without
STOPPING. This warf when there is
any danger IN tht mine such as cave,
goes up the lad ers, lifting himself
with his arms, " h his legs hanging
free. As he pasf,es each rung he kicks
or stamps it out OF the side pieces, so
that the men when they attempted 10
fly find all means of climbing out OF the
shaft destroyed. In very old mines
which were worked by the Indians,
there were no ! ,-idera lint in their
place trunks oftre !4s. in Witches notches
had been cut, and the Indians climbed
by inserting the big toe in the notches.
When the indiana tell you Of the "Step
Devil" they say he has on each big toe
an enormous nail, and that as he
climbs the tree trunk he uses this 70
gouge the notch out by splitting of the
part on which the toe rests. The story
is evidently an Indian enc: although
altered by the Mexic ms to suit the
change in the means of going up and
down the shaft.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
The bronze Garfield nreside

The bronze Garfield presidential
medal prepared at the Ph1la 1elphia
mint, has been completed, and is said
to be superb specimen of artistic
workmanship. The artists have pro-
duced a very striking and admirable
likeness. The clear-cut profile. with
the name, makes the front. On the
diverse side the legend, president of
the United States" fills the outer rim,
and within the wreath are the words,
'.Inaugurated March 4, 1881" The
whole medal, in Its simplicity and ex-
quisite finish, is a chaste work OF art.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

Mr.. George VI. Whiting. Middletown, O..
writes: Il was al invalid many year,, suffering
from general debility nervous prostration, blood
impurities, dyspepsia, painful urination, weak
lungs, eAtarrh Of the bladder, and extreme phys
zeal weakness DR.. Guysottis Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparilla has brought me out, and made me q
sound, heslthful, vigorous man. 1 can never say
enough for this wonderful strength and health re-
storing medicine
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

FoR Homeopathic Medicines only
one centennial medal was awarded Al
Philadelphia, and that to 2oericke &
Tafel, established in business since 1885.
Their Chicago establishment is at So
Clark st. They make q specially of
Medicine Cases and books for family
use, and for veterinary treatment. Send
Tor descriptive price list.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
PERlLS OF THE DEEP.

During my trip down the River Tagns IN
Spain. said Captain Boyton 10 a representative
af this journal in recent conversation by the
sea shore. had 10 shoot 100 waterfalls. the
largest being about eighty-ive feet, aud innumer-
able rapids Crossing the Straits Of Messina.
had three ribs broken in a fight with shai ks: aud
coming down the Somane a river In France ]
received a charge of shot from an excited and
startled huntsman. Although this was not very
pleasant and might be termed dangerous | fear
nothing more on my trip than intense cold; for.
as long as my limbs are free and easy and not
cramped or benunbed am ali right. OF late ]
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

''The man who Is anxious to know
how the world could get along without
him can find out by sticking mis- finger
into the OHIO River, then Withdrawing
it and looking for the hole"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

An encouraging sign of the times is
found in the failure of two New York
pawnbrokers. When pqwnbrokers fail
the people must be prosperous.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

The two Oldest ex-Senators of tho
United States now living are Mr. Gulee
of Florida, and Mr.. Cllley, of New
Hampshire. The latter who is ninety,
one years old, is living dangerously i'll
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Howard Lake, Mimi, .Iuuc % 1881.

j. Z. ALLEN. st. Paul,
Dear Sir Please send me another case Of
Aliens Iron Toaic Bitters A short time ago
your agent induced me to try ha { case The
order was given very reluctantly, but since that
time case after case has been sold BY me. all Of
which speaks well for tbs remedy
Yours truly
j. CRAiG Lose Druggist
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Marke. renorts state that

Marke. reports state that cowhides
are iluctuating. We can vouch for
this, a pair tiuctuated young man
down the front steps Of house on
Four-and-a-half street last night. Her
pas feet were inside them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

Somebody threw a red light ON the
falls at Niagara the other night and
folks thought the cataract was blushing
at the way the hackmen round there
CHARGE folks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

The lieutenant was badly bitten about
three inches from the end Of his verte.
hrs, and twenty-five miles from The
mouth of the Rio Grande, where he was
stationed.-TcraS SiffinqS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

FoR Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression Of
Spirits and General Debility, in thevarious forms
also preventive against Fever and Ague, and
other Intermittent Feysrs tie 'FERRo-P HosPHo.
RATED ELIXIR OF CALIsAYA,' made by Caswell
Hazard & Co., New York, and sold by all drug
gists is the best tonic and for patients recovering
from Fever or other sickness, 1t has no equal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07


SRs- fhave been taking Hop Bitters for in
fammatinn of kidneys and bladder. II has done
for me what four doctors failed to do. The effect
of Hop Bitters seemed like magic 10 me-
W l.. CARTER
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Anethelr Eraud.

wAsHNGros, AIirH "a joint reso-
luton passed the 5enate to-day. appro-
priatisg $1,000 Il pr monument eyer
the grave of Thos-I Jefferson, Monticel-
10, Va
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

IAE Foulard Silks delayed on the
way nom Europe by the breaking of
me snatt Of City Of Berlin" steamship.
ma nave arrived st James Morgan's. East
water street, Milwaukee. Also several
cases OF stylish spring dress goods
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
]. CRAlG Lose. Drnsgist.

The character of the Central Ameri
can earthquake region is told by the
name given to it by the aboriginal In
dians: Cuscatlan-'the land that swings
like hammock"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

II you experience bad taste in the mouth
saliowness or yellow color Of skin, feel stupid
and drowsy, appetite unsteady, frequent head
ache or dizziness, yod are bilious, and nothing
viii arouse your liver TO action and strengthen Up
your system equal 70 DR.. Plerceis Golden Medi-
cal Discovery By druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
.ENInA NnIn1,nr

is good philosophy, but to do 50 You must have
health. If bilious conStipatcd, ~ blood is out
o. order, use DR.. Pierce's = Pleasant rGrgative
Pellets, which are mild yet certain in thc4r oper-
alton. OF all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07

Send your name and address to
Craigin & Co., Philadelphia, Pa, for
cook book free.-Adu.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
Mrs. Seraaant Mason.

WASHINGTON, 4 prii s.-Mrs. sergt.
Mason, this foreih boon, received sub
scriptions collected by The Chicago
Ifibnne. amounting TO 1874.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-07
RONANZt WINS

of health is 10 be found IN Dr. Il. V Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, to the merits OF which as
a remedy for female weakness and kindred Zee
tions thousands testify.