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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Baldyin,s Business.
HOW HE ATTENDS TO 1T NOW.

TRENTON, n. J., Feb. 14-oscar L.
Baldwin, the defaulting chashier Of the
Mechanics National bank, of Newark,
who is now convict in the state prison
here, under sentence of fifteen years
was employed last week as gate-keeper.
His position is at the gates at tie west
end of the prison, through which pass
the teams that takes the supplies TO the
place or carry the finished work of the
prisoners away. The gates open directly
upon the street. Baldwin Is dressed
in the prison garb, which consists OF
cloth, the RICH half being deep blue and
the left half red. the sleeves being Of
alternating stripes of blush white and
brown. He wac clean shaver, and his
hair was cropped close. There Is a
large sesle near the keepers lodge, and
Baldwin, in clerical capacity, assists
IN the weighing. Baldwin rooms with
Leeds, the clerk Of Leggett, the default.
ing controller Of EIizsbeth, while He'd
den, the defauiting cashier Of the int
national bank of Newark, rooms With
Leggett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Killed by Cars.
TWO LADIES OF INDIANAPOLIS.

Two LADIES OF INDIANAPOLIS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 14.-Whiie walk
ing to the city tonight, Mrs. Catharine
Doty and Mrs. Ida w. Sennett, who
live at Oak Hill, two miles out on the
Bee Line, were overtaken by switch
engine. They jumped from one track
to another. on which train was COM
ing from tn opposite direction. Seeing
their new peril, they endeavored to
avoid it by standing between the tracks,
but the approaching engines passed at
this point, and they were knocked from
one to the other, both being instantly
killed by the force of the conclusion,
although they we've not run over. Mrs.
Doty was a widow, and leaves two
children, and Mrs. Sennett husband
and four children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

had at last been disposed OF, Mrs. Clare
field pleaded household duties and
went to her bedroom. There she sat
down before the fire and wept profusely
dear soul, over the happiness of her
children. And down stairs these two
were very quiet. To them love was
very solemn thing, and they were sol
emn lovers. And the wonderful, price
less moments went silently and swiftly
by. :,
Presently Alice said, as she looked
up in Arthur's face:
"You are not going to continue your
walk to Hastings this week :"
And he answered with smile:
"But, my dear, l have pledged my
word of honor to do So"
And / command you to break it. !"
Yes, and he did break it but none
of his friends brought it a. an accuse
tiou against him that for once in his
in his life he had broken his word of
honor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Western Court Anecdotes.


One of the dryest jokers of the day
Pueblo bar. He is little eccentric,
but withal one of the best lawyers in
the far west. He was trying case a
few years since before judge to whom
he took dislike. The judge was IN
decided in his rulings; would change
his conclusions every time the opposite
lawyer would argue point. When
Bradford came to talk to the jury he
took occasion to express his contempt.
Said he: Gentlemen of the jury, the
indecision of this court reminds me of
the tabled ass that died between two
bundles Of straw for want of decision. !"
The court could stand this no longer.
Calling the attorney to order, he fined
him s. for contempt. With the cool
ness he is capable of, Bradford felt in
his pocket for moment, then produc-
ing 81 so, said, in his peculiar intona-
tons of voice: "Your honor, have but
half the amount. will pay for the
straw, but let the ass stand"
One day a notorious horse-thief was
captured and brought into court to be
committed. While the examination
was in progress the prosecuting attor-
ney and the sheriff stepped to the door
to counsel. The thief seized the oppor-
tunity, and clasped in the 'squire's hand
a $40 gold-piece, with the remark:
"Hold the case until dark then dismiss
for error in the complaint. 1t sets forth
that a horse has been stolen, while the
evidence shows it was a mare" The
case went tripping along until the sun
had dropped behind the hills and dark
ness Swallowed the land Then the
court raised the horse-and- mare ques-
ton, and dismissed the prisoner. Be-
fore new complaint could be made
he was far away under cover of dark
ness. The squire then adjourned the
court and went straight home in high
glee. Arriving there, he clapped the
double sawbuck" over his eye and
went capering around the floor like a
young colt. Supper being over, he re-
paired to the barn to feet his beast.
But, lol she was gone. He had bogus
coin in his pocket, while the thief was
bestride his beautiful mare, over the
hills and far away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Probable Suicide.
A LOVELY LADY DISAPPEARS.


IE OFT, Mich, Feb. 14-Miss Jessie
Bloc years old, daughter of F. H.
Blood, st. Clair, mas disappeared
under CT umstances that lead to the
belief that she committed suicide. she
retired Sunday night, giving no sign Of
any trouble except being slightly indis-
posed, for which she took a dose of
medicine. Yesterday morning her
room was found empty, her clothing in
it, and note to her father WAS also
found stating that she was too unhappy
to live, and they should not mourn over
her loss as she had gone forever. Tracks
were found leading to the river near
the house, and it is feared she jumped
in. No reason whatever is known for
such an act, as she was an intelligent
young lady and much beloved by all
her friends. No breath of suspicion
is attached to her. Her brother died
suddenly three years ago from an over
dose of laudanum.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
chinese Professor Dead.

BosToN, Feb. 14.-Ko Kun Hua, the
professor of Chinese at the Harvard
university, died this afternoon of pneu-
monia at his residence in Cambridge.
Ko Kan Hua, the deceased, was the
author of two volumes of poems in his
own country, and held several import
ant positions under the native govern
ment, having been foreign secretary
during the rebellion. He was accom-
panied to this country by his wife and
five children. Two of his boys, aged
IA and eleven, were elevated to the rank
of Manearins before leaving China.
Another child was born in Cambridge
last year. Professor Ko," as he was
called at college, taught the Mandarin
or Count language of China.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Dead.

PuTsBURG, Feb. 14.-Hon. s. A. Pur-
Vance died at his residence in Ale
ghcny City this morning, after a pro-
tracted illness.
Mr.. Purviance was member of con-
gress two terms, and enjoyed the dis
tinction of being member of two con-
stitutional conventions and also of hav-
ing been attorney general of the state.
Deceased was 70 years of age, and
leaves a wife and three children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
4 Model Calendar.

The valuable and artistic calendar is
sued by A. Vogeler & Co., the proprie-
tors OF st. Jacobs Oil, is the finest pub
LEGATION of its kind issued. The cele-
brated business energy ana hberality
which so distinguished this firm, are
prominent in this wonderful little book
1t contains an unusual amount of in
formation, so ably classified and ar
ranged, as to prove of inestimable SER
vice. Its weather predictions have
been prepared by scientist who stands
first among meterologists. The en-
cravings, of which there are profu.
sion, are unique and are worth pre-
serving. 1t is not simply patent
medicine advertisement; it is, in every
sense, an instructive and handsome
publication. 1t will be sent postpaid &c
agy address upon receipt of a three
cent stamp, by A. Vogeler & Co., Balti
more, Md.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

A Funny Bill from an Artist.
&C. Co. in Land and Water.

| came across copy of a funny old
bill from painter sent to a noble lord,
a protested connoisseur and large col
lector of pictures l give the items
verbatim for the amusement of your
readers, from the copy, which reads
more like comic effusion than poor
mans claim for artistic work:
To filling up the chink in the Red
Sea, and repairing the damages of Pha-
raoh's host.
To cleaning six of the Apostles,
and adding an entirely new Judas Isca-
riot.
To pair of new hands for Daniel in
the lions den, and set of teeth for
the ioness.
To an alteration in the Belief, mend
ing the Commandments, and making a
new Lords Prayer.
To new vanishing Moses rod.
Torepairing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS beard.
To mending the pitcher of Rebecca.
To pair of ears for Balaam and
making a new tongue for the ass.
The renewing the picture of Sam
son in the character of fox-hunter,
and substituting whip for the FIRE
brand.
To a new broom and bonnet for the
Witch of Enpor.
To sheetanchor, jury-mast ana a
long boat for Noah's ark.
To painting twenty-one new steps to
Jacobs ladder.
To mendlng the pillow-stone.
To adding some Scotch cattle to Pha-
raoh's lean kline.
To making new head for Hole.
fernes and cleansing Judith's hands.
To giving a blush to the cheeks Of
Eve ON presenting the apple to Adam.
To painting Jezebel in the character
of huntsman taking flying leap
from the walls of Jericho.
Tc planting new city in the land Of
Nod.
To painting a shoulder of mutton
and shin of beef in the mouths o.
two of the ravens feeding Elijah.
To an exact representation of Noah
| in the character of a General reviewing
| his troops, preparatory to their march
with the dove dressed as an aide-de
camp.
To painting Noah dressed in an Ad
mirals uniform.
To painting Samson making a presen
of his jaw-bone to the proprietors of The
British Museum.
To making the Congress of America
as in 1884, and the Tower Of Babel com
panien prints.
To repairing Solomon's nose ano
making a new nail to his middle finger
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Iowa County Democrat.
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
COURAGE.

Whether the way be dark Or light,
nv soul shall sing al journey on;
AZ sweetly sing in the deeps Of night
. a. 1870 sane n tie burst Of the golden dawn.
Noth;ng can crush me. or silence me long.
Though the heart be bowed, yet the soul snal
rise
Higher and higher on wings Of song
TN Il swims ike the lark in sea OF skies
Tbough youth may fade and love grow cold,
And friends prove false, and best hopes blight
Vet me sun will wade in waves Of gold
And the stars in glory will shine at night.
Thoupb an oarths joys from my life are missed
And of the whole world stand bereft,
vet dawng will ke purple and amethyst
And can not BE- sal while the seas are left.
For am a part Of the mighty whole
/ belong to the system Of life and death
am under the law Of Great Control,
And strong with the courage Of love and falth
Ella Wheeler, IN 81. Pad Dispateh
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17


the purpose by the Sovereign Pontif
himself. The priest does as he is di-
rected, and places the ring on the
fourth finger of the figure, but his as
constituent is great when the hand
which had been put forward to receive
the ring is returned to its original posi-
ton. Attempts to withdraw the ring
are Intellectual, and the unfortunate
priest realizes the disagreeable truth
that he is contracted to st. Agnes and
can marry no one else. These stories
are peculiarly interesting IS exhibiting
the feeling which was universally en-
tertained In old times, that wedding
and betrothal rings possessed an inher-
ent and powerful value in themselves,
belief which still fingers in some
places.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Two College Professors In
cluded in His WinnoW-
ings for the Day.
Two Ladies' Of Indianapolis
Killed while Walking OH
the Railroad Track.
Suicides, Assassinations and
Deaths in Other Portions
of the World.
Sudden Death.

DETROIT, Feb. 14.-News has been
received of the death of Robert F. Ked
zie, professor of chemistry in the Mis-
sissippi agricultural college. Hi
father, Prof. r. c. Kedzie, of the Michi,
gan state agricultural college, and his
brother were with him. He was q
young man of unusual promise. His
remains will be brought to Lansing fol-
interment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
sOMEBCpYSCHIID.

Somebody's child is dying-lying with the flush
of hope on his young face. and somebody S
mother thinking Of the time when that dear face
will be hidden where no ray of hope can brighten
it-becanse there was no cure for consumption,
Reader. If the child be your neighbours take this
comforting word to the mothers heart before il i:
too late. Tell her that consumption Is durable
that men are living to-day whom the physician.
pronounce incurable, because one lung had bees
almost destroyed by the disease. Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery has cured hun
dreds surpasses cod liver oil hypophosphites
and other medicines in curing this disease. Sold
by druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
When, Where and How to Secure West
ern Farm Homes.
American Agriculturist

Do not go west with family, unless
you have money enough to make g
fair start.
Do not borrow money to go west
The majority of those we have met in
their western homes, who have failed,
have been those who came on borrowed
money, or without enough funds to en-
sure send-off.
After reading this article, select such
region as you think you will like best.
People generally prefer to keep in the
same latitude they have lived in.
Go in the spring and get acclimated.
Take as little baggage and as few
heirlocms as possible. They cost mon
ey for freight, and in addition are apt
to be an incumbrance in a new home.
If you are able to do so, you better
first go out and explore before taking
your family with you.
Do not attempt to explore too much.
We have met people beyond the Mis-
souri, river who had visited nearly all
the land grants, and the more they
had travelled, the more unsettled they
were as to where they should locate.
Decide upon your climate and local
ity, and then select your land. If you
wait too long, you are apt to become
very much unsettled.
Do not go west if you have sick
family Change of climate may bene-
fit them, but it is not worth while to
take the chances.
Do not go west expecting not to be
homesick for your mountain scenery,
your forests and your streams, which
present such a contrast to the monoto-
ny of endless prairies. 1t may be
very lonely at first, but you will soon
plant your own trees, have pleasant
surroundings and near neighbors.
Do not go expecting to become rich
Immediately. Several years Of good
crops may be required to place you in
easy circumstances.
If you are clerk on a small salary
in the city, and have few hundred
dollars ahead, give up your clerkship
and strike out for the western lands.
There is no very great amount of ex-
perience required in cultivating these
prairies.
If you have abundance of money,
settle on the lands in the near west.
If your funds are comparatively linn
tied, 60 on still further, where as good
lands can be purchased at lower fig
uras
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

Of Illinois, U. s. Senator says Of Darangs kheu,
matte Remedy; Il am thoroughly satisfied
recom-aend it.o John Cessna, ex-member Of
congress from Pennsylvania, writes: II took
three doses or Durangs Remedy and my rheuma-
tism was gone Mrs.. Gen. Sherman says: Il
have frequently purchassd Durangs Rheumatic
Remedy FOR friends suffering with rheumatism
and in every instance il works like magic" Sold
az all drug stores Send for free pamphlet 70 4.
X. Helpens me, Washington. D. c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
A sippularly intere.

A singulsrly interesting case was late
ly referred to by the Brooklyn EdgLs
1t was told by Mr.. W. A. Davenport
connected with the house of Messrs
Butler, Pitkin & Co., 476 Broadway,
New York, and concerned the marvel
Gus cure of Mr.. Ezra d. Clarkson, neal
Newark, n. j., of a terrible case OF
rheumatism, which other remedies
had failed even to alleviate. He wa
on his way to hospital when Mr.. Da
venport met him and induced him to
try St. Jacobs Oil, with the result
named Cleveland (0.) Practical Farm
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

TRITH IL MIGHTY

When DIR. Pierce, Of Buffalo, n. Y, ANNOUNCED
that his FavOrite Prescription would positively
cure the many diseases and weaknesses peculiar
to women, some doubted, and continued to EN-
plOy the harsh and eaustie LEGAL treatment But
the mighty truth gradually became acknowl
edged. Thousands of ladies employed the " Fa
yorite Prescription and were speedily cured. By
druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

Paddy Ryan, the defeated pugilist,
passed through Cincinnati on his way
to Troy, n. Y. He says he has had
enough of prize-6ghting, but thinks he
would not have been whipped so
quickly if his truss had not come
down
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Rescued from Death.

William J. coughlin, of sonervilIs, Mass. says
" In the tall of 1875 was taken with a violent
bleeding of the lungs, followed by a severe cough
/ was admitted to the City Hospital. The doctor.
said I had hole in my left lung. I gave UT
hope, bat friend told me Of Dr. VIM Halls bat
sam for the Lungs. got bottle. TO my sur
prise commenced 20 feel better, and to-day I
feel in better spirits than have the past three
year hope that every one afflicted with dis
eased lungs viii take DR.. VIM. Haipg Baleam and be
onv fnced that Consumption can be cured"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

How TO GET SIcK.-EIpose yourself day anc
night eat too much without exercise, work too
hard without rest doctor all the time take all tbs
vile nostrums advertised, and then you will want
20 know
How TO GET WELL.-Which is answered in
three words-Take Hop Bitters
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

"The second cousins of the corpse
will please come forward and take
their places" loudly called the sexton
on one occasion. 1.-The lateral branches
of the corpse" said another, will now
toin the procession"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

A Denver reporter asked Alice Oates,
the actress. how old,she was, and she
replied, II am twenty-five Were
you twenty-five recently inquired the
reporter, innocently, at which the+ittle
kicker said she detested newspaper re
porters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
A complaint of long standing-the
shop girls.

Solid men admire the beautiful, and this sc-
counts in some measure for the thousands upon
thousands of bottles of Caroline the deodoriIed
petroleum hair renewer and dressing, which have
been sold yearly since its invention by Messrs,
Kennedy & Co, Of Pittsburg, Pa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Wife Against Husband.

Troy, n. Y, Feb. IA Washington
street Methodist church is now trying
L. L. Ireland, class leader, on various
charges. While his wife was giving
testimony she was stricken with par
alysis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

eipetis. The crab being covered with hard. inn
penetraele shell il is not easy 10 modest or make
nm atraid therefore he wages war in his watcry
world tnccasingly " hen once attacked Although
tirN ne cannot he said 10 be devoid of understands
ing. having ten legs 10 assist his locSnOfion this
however, aVails him little, for. when Conquered
he never turns his hack 10 his enemy starting
into eold run, hut, like many politicians during
election time, slips on sideways There comes a
time IN the life Of this pugnaCious fellow when the
years bring him moro bone and muscle than he
can dispose of with comfort and he finds him.
self in very tight place; his shoes pinch him
and hc begins To realize the practicahiitN Of ap-
plying 10 Dame Nature for more nom or Il house
in proportion To his increasing size, Nature
slowly responds IN the call; but in her own good
time providcS new home, 81 that the enter
priSing little creature does not wander about
homeless, but is provided for suitably as was the
old sailor, who dropped his rheumatism and
crahbcdneSS when he applied the Great German
Remedy, ST. lACoBs on. This last however,
may sound rather tiShy TO the Skeptical reader
and IL such We would reply i'll language too plain
\ 20 be miSundcrStoOd-iu words illustrating facts
| that even the waves of time cannot wash away
| or Sealy epthets affect ST. JACOBS on to-day
| has rendered the lives and homes Of myriadS of
sufferers brighter than ever the electric light cam
which people pause to admire along the way Still
more happily served than the old sailor was an
| invalid, who wrote thuS concerning his case;
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

Senator Teller, of Colorado, has in
troduced a bill granting one quarter
section of land each to the widows and
daughters of n. G. Meeker, the Indian
agent massacred in Colorado.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

By putting ar ar" in the wrong
place a Richmond printer made the
editor say of scene at the close of a
burial disconsolate fends stood
riyeted to the sport"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

In the cure of severe coughs, weak lungs, spit
ting of blood, and the early stages IF Cons,rHlr
ton, DIR. Prices Golden Medical Discovery" has
astonished the medical faculty. While it eurei
the severest coughs, it strengthens the system and
purifes the blood. BY druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

Captain Stone, the trainer and former
owner of the mare, says Mr.. Wander
bilt intends TO make road-horse Of the
phenomenal trotter, Maud s, the COM
ing spring, and that she never again
will trot against time
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

He had lost his knife and they asked
him the usual question: "Do you
know where you lost it?' YES, yes,
he replied, of course do. I'm nj erely
hunting in these other places for it tc
kill time"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

James Morgan, East Water ST, Mil
wa9See, has the largest and most beau
eIol stock of Embroideries, Ladies'
muslin Skirts, Nightgowns, Drawers,
etc, In the northwest,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

PURE CoD-IIyzR on, made froEa selected Ii~ers
on the seashore, by Casuen Hazard e. Co., New
York Il i absolutely pure and sweet Patients
who have once taken il prefer Il 70 all others.
Physicians have decided it superior 70 any Of the
other oils IN market
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17

DR.. Dark~ortt has just tabulated
the positions of forty-six stars for the
commencement of each century from
1000 B. c., TO 1850 A. d.