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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
The Dangers of Ignorance.

One cannot Judge from the brief &C
count given what are the precise
causes of such disasters, but there is
reson to believe that ignorance is pro-
| llfic; that many persons have only a
vague knowledge of the qualities oil
nitro-glycerine, cannot recognize il
when they see it, and are not acquaint-
| cd with the various forms in which it is
compounded or with the peculiar dan
gers of handling It carelessly. Nitro
glycerine itself is dense, yellowish
| liquid, but, in order to diminish the
danger attending its use, fine earth,
ground mica, sawdust or some similar
powder, is saturated with it, and thus
the various blasting powders known as
dynamite, mica powder, dualin, rend-
rock, etc, are formed. These COM
pounds can be transported with com
parative safety. But the nitro-glycerine
easily drains off from the powder and
oOzes from any crevice in the vessel in
which the compound is kept. Drops of
it thus believing the edges of 4 box
may very easily be mistaken for oil es-
Gaping, and if workmen ignorantly en-
deavor to nail the box tighter or to
open it for examination there will be a
disastrous explosion. Several have oc-
victims knew, no doubt that nitra-ci~
cerine tor the compounds) n,a;gs ~
, ploded BY 2 blow leooaattsscct with Gre Is
not neettGij, 1dt they did not suspect
that the innocent-looking oil was nitro
glycerine. Why should not youth be
taught in the schools somewhat OF the
practical dangers of these substances
which are coming into such common
use? They would pursue the study with
interest, especially if there were judici-
Gus experiments. A Missouri story is
that teacher contiscated small metal
box which a pupil was playing with in
school hours, and, thinking it contain
ed chewing gum, tried to break it open
with Il hammer. 1t was dynamite
torpedo of the kind used on the rail
road track rs a danger signal and large
bits of it had to be cut out Of the lady's
cheek. Would it not have been well if
she had known somewhat of the aspect
Of topedoes Was it not more import
ant to the journeyman plumber who
threw the lighted match into the pan
of camphene, mistaking it for water, by
which the great printing establishment
of Franklin Square was burned some
twenty-eight years ago, to know cam
phene by sight than TO have memorized
many Of the matters prominent in
public school courses Surely workmen.
especially raw hands" in establish
ments where these things are used,
should be Systematically instructed in
advance, and the courts are now en-
forcing this principle Popular Science
Montsig for April.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
WHAT MAKES 4 NoBLEMAN.

/ deem the mar nobleman
Who acts noble part,
Who shows alike by word ard deed
He hath true mans heart.
Who lives nat for himself alone
Nor joins the selfish few,
But prizes more than all things eEe
The good that be can do.
[ deem the man a nobleman
Who stands up for the right,
And in the work for charity
Finds pleasure and delight.
Who bears the stamp Of manlinesS
Upon his open brow,
And never yet was known TO do
An action mean and low.
/ deem the man n0bleman
Who strives to aid the weak
And. sooner than revenge wrong,
Would kind forgiveness speak
Who sees brother in all men,
From peasant unto king.
Yet would not crush the meanest worm,
Nor harm the weakest thing.
/ deem the man nobleman
Yes, n0blest of his kind
Who shows by moral excellence
His purity Of MAD;
Who lives alike, through good and i'll
The firm, lfnhinching man;
Who loves the cause Of brotherhood,
And aids Il al he can.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

A leading citizens Of Dallas. one #
the most intelligent property owners IN
the town, was reading a newspaper in
the TEXAS Sltfings Office few days sgo,
when he come across the paragraph,
The admission Of Dakota Is q fore
gone conclusion at Washington, where
upon he said: Il can't Keep up with
the run Of the Washington scandals.
there are 50 many of them. What
did Dakota admir-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
rhe AEe orDiseoNcrr.

The real benefactnr is the one who allcviates
the greatest amount Of human suffering Very
few are free from the contamiuating influences 81
impure blood. Gross poisons rankle in the veins
OF all classes, impa;ring the physical and mental
powers. Some posars are transmitted by hcred-
itary descent, others originate in the stomach by
reason q improper food and drink. In many M
stances the blood becomes vitiated by coming in
contact with an impure atmosphere in
the lungs through the pores, by lack Of proper
cleanliness Of the person and other causes
]. T. Allen, prominent druggist and manu-
taeturer Of proprietary medicines st. Paul MINI.
has prepared an "Iren Tonic Bitters" thst has
become more popular for ITS age than any blood
remedy eNtant. This medicine cannot be too
highly recommended. Il has already reached Il
wide circulation, and the demand IS rapidly in
ercasirg. For dyspepsia, liver complaint and
general debility, Aliens Iron Tonic Bittors. are
without a rival. They are a powerful tonic and
act upon the system like magic. We can say
nothing that will cqaa the universal favor with
which they are received. - Omaha HcraiR. SEPT.
3 1850
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
Betty and the Baby.
A BENEFIT FOR THEM.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE per-
formance at Ford's opera house YES
terday afternoon for the benefit of Mrs
Mason, was, probably, the most genu-
inc testimonial that has ever been
given here, for Mrs. Ford gave the
house, gas, orchestra, and all the at
taehes, and the services of Mile. Rhea
and company were also rendered with
ont any cost. Mr.. Chase, the manager.
bringing them ever from Baltimore in
special train for that purpose. The
play was Camille, which was render
ed with fully as great effect as during
the engagement of last week. Mrs.
Mason and the baby occupied box.
and at the close of the fourth act
Mr.. j. Newton Gotthold and
Mile. Rhea stepped forward.
and after the former had made brief
but effective address, the latter handed
the money realized, S347, to the bene-
ficiary Mrs. Mason was weeping free
", and as the baby began to cry, Mile.
Il ca took the little one out of the
box and clssped it to her breast. The
scene was most affecting, nearly all the
ladies in the audience being in tears.
while many Of the stronger sex could
not repress emotion. The applause
was spontaneous and deafening as the
actress returned the baby to its mother
and retired.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
The Care of Lamps.

If a list could be presented of the
deaths and frightful burnings that have
occurred since the introduction of ker-
osene, il would be appalling. Good
kerosene-th is, of the legal standard
OF quality, and that sent out by the
best makers is far in advance of the
legal requlrements-properly used,
need Oe no more dangerous than the
old IA shioned sperm oil, or tallow dips.
But 1t Is vastly more SO. Why? If we
observe the accounts of these SO called
accidents" as they are tiven in the
daily papers, it will be found that they
are due to one of two principle causes:
" Using kerosene 10 light fire; and
~ to filling lamp already lighted.
Only the most ignorant can be so stupid
as to pour kerosene upon fire, and as
such, persons do not read, it would be
waste of time to caution them against
it. Filling lamp when it is lighted is
something that ought never to be done.
lt.scan be avoided by always filling
the lafE in the morning. This task
Should elong to some one member
of the household, who should have
a ssfi't and regular time for
doing nothing ought ordinarily to
InterfeEs with or cause It's postpone
menf ,It should be made duty, to
be discharged with all the regularity
and pun etuaity of the daily meals. If
good. Kerosene, of either of the best
manufactures, be used, there is little
danger ,af accident. Glass lamps ought
neverito be carried about, for the very
reason that they are glass. This would
hold, no matter. what material they
Contains even ffit be sperm or lard oil,
the lofed1Ihg OF 4 lamp is a disaster to
IlH avoided There is a chance that
the one carrying it may slip or trip,
Or some other accident cause it to be
dropped. With good kerosene, even
the breaking of the lamp and spilling
'ts oo"t0,7to elsD',1I H. ~ -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

There has been no medicine for Rheumatism,
ever introduced that equals Durang's Rheumatic
REMEDY. 1t is as sure to cure as the seasons arc
70 follow one another. Many Of our prominent
men here in public life ha We used it with great
success We unhesitatingly recommend IT.
Washington City Republican,
Soil at all drug stores. Price one dollar. Six
bottles for FIVE dollars Write for free circular to
the proprietor, Mr.. X. Helpstine, druggist,
Washington. ID G.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
Abraham LincOln's Parents MARI iage
Evansville (lnd.) Journal.

Captain j. w. Wartman was able to
secure yesterday what Ward Lamon
and other biographies we're unable to
secure, reliable record to the wedding
of Abraham Lincoln's father and
mother. The following affidavit on the
subject will explain itself:
81, Christopher G. Graham, now Of
Louisville, Ky, aged IS years, on my
oath say: That | was present at the
marriage of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy
Hanks, in Washington county, near the
town ofSpringfield, KY; that one Jesse
Head, a Methodist preacher of Spring
field, KY, performed the ceremony. /
knew the said Thomas Lincoln and
Nancy Hanks well, and knew the said
Nancy Hanks to have been virtuous
and respectable and of good parentage
| do not remember the exact date of
the marriage, but was present at the
marriage aforesaid; and | make this
affidavit freely, and at the request of ]
w. Wartman, to whom, for the first
time, | have this day incidentally stat
ed the fact of my presence at the said
wedding of President Lincoln's father
and mother T make this affida5it to
~ ~ - Y -S--sSf rnOrfIas In1-
coin and Nancy Hanksn and 10 ,putlts
rest forever the Legitimacy of Abraham
Llncold's birth. | was formerly pro
prietor of Harrodsburg Springs; | am
a retired physician, and am now resi-
dent of Louisville, KY. | think Felix
Grundy was also present at the marri-
age of said Thomas Lincoln and Nancy
Hanks, tho father and mother of Abra-
ham Lincoln. The said Jesse Head,
the officiating minister at the marriage
aforesaid, afterward moved to Harrods.
burg, KY, and edited q paper there,
and died at that place. - -,
: CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GRAHAA.. ~
Subscribed and sworn to before me-.
this March 20, A. d. 1882.
IN. G. BUTLER.
'Clerk United States Circuit Court, First
District, Indiana.
"By ]. w. WARTMAN, Deputy Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
A Telling Law

Mr.. Charles Law, Jr., III conversation
with one of our representatives. re-
Gently said: 81 have been sufferer
from rheumatism and neuralgia for the
past ten years, and tried all kinds Of
remedies. Having heard so much
about St. Jacobs Oil, tried bottle,
and found it truly wonderful - Potts.
torn Pa Leei9er.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

An Oregon man fell on The icy walk
and broke his nose, and when he came
70 sue for damages the jury held that
his looks had been improved 50 per
cent. He therefore got nothing. and
will devote his time to improving the
looks of the inrN-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Francis Joseph of Austria never APP
plauds when an actor makes Il good hit,
and he never seems IL care when an
actor makes bad one. He preserves
the expression of countenance of man
who has an annul free pass in his
pocket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Ex-Governor Gwyn, Of California, is
tall, stoutly built, with an abundance Of
snow-white hair and great dignity III
manner. He was in congress with
Webster, Clay, Calhoun and Douglass,
and was at one time private secretary
OF President jackson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Pure CoD-LvER Oh. made from selected liyers.
on the seashore, by Caswell Hazard g. Co. New
York. II il absolutely pure and sweet. Patients
who haze once taken it prefer il to all others.
Physicians have decided it superior to any Of the
other oils in market.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

uncle 81, how is you gwine ter vote
in d. 'leckshun2" 4 vote wild my
mouf shet and do de Job airly-dat's
my ham allus." But which ticket 'ud
yer vote-Dimocrat, Publican or In
d'pendint?" II wouldn't vote nary
wun-Tse 'er scratcher from 'er county
whar de seven year itch ar politely
eperdemic-an' | votes for men an not
fer dc labil what's put on de ticket. I
never goes to sea in de bote jess 'kase
its got er gilt fgger-head. Den yer
don't believe IN stickin' ter de nomina-
shuns?' "Yas, | does-but Use gin'ur-
" de man what makes de nominashuns
on my tickit, an de sooner dat every
homes man forms hisself in a boiler
squar, calls hisself ter order an nomi-
mates his own tickit unanimously, de
sooner dar viii be reform in politics an
honesty in de guberment."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
'eh uiop " hsi afc-

Mr. T. z. winton, of Aurora, Ind, writes: I
had got tired Of taking medicine 70 purify my
blood and correct nv liver aui bowels. I seemed
TO be getting worse and wore. taint Of in
herited scrofula was the oauss Of all my lines
and distress. Bells and sqrss were continually
breaking out In different parts of ny body !
small scratch would make big sore. I was also
very weak; the lsas: exertion caused me the
greatest fatigue. / Commenced taking Or. Guy
soti's Yellow Dock and Sarssparilla. OF account
Of being strongly persuaded bT friend 20 do 80.
Its effect has far exceeded n expectations Ny
skin i snsOth, ny bowels are regular and my
strength greatly increased. l could not have
wished for more
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Golden Medical Discovery is not only \
sovereign remedy for consumption, but also for
consumptive night-sweats, bronchitis. coughs. in
fuenza, splitting " blood weak lungs. shortncSs
Of breath and kindred affections 81 the throat
and chest By druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
yy0.rs S.,sS. 900,

the American public, is Hop Btters. You see it
everywhere. People take it with good effect Ii
builds them up. II is not pleasant to the taste
some other Bitters as il il not n whiskey drink
lt is more like the old fashioned hone-stt tea that
has done world Of good. Ii you don't feel Just
right, try Hop Bittcfs-N padi Marc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

The newest trick of the three-card
monte men in Chicago IS to use three
cards of business firms instead of play
ing cards, and pretend to be merely
trying their skiilis amateurs. Victims
are thus made OF men who could not
be deceived BY the old method.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
SPRING
FEVER

At this season every
body feels weak and out
OF sorts, because the syS-
TEN is run down, and the
blood weakened. This
condition is dangerous.
because of the liability
to contract serious dis
ease at 4 time when
nature is less liable to
throw il OFT and IN et-
tective remedy. such Is
BEowNs lRoN BurFRS,
should bepromptlyused.
HIS non-alcoholic, true
tonic is uncqualed as a
preventive as we'll rs
curative medicine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Even if a boy is always whistling 81
want to be angel" it is just rs well to
keep the preserved pears on the top
shelf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Conductor, said a lady passenger
on the train, pointing over her shoulder
to man who was resting his feet on
the window-sill behind her. 81 wish you
would request that brute to take his
feet down." II daren't ma'am," re-
piled the polite but cautious ticket
iend, che is member of the legisla-
ture.n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14


The following communication 10 the editor ~
the Salem Mas RoJfser shows how an artist
treated his Tisitor. q would have accented vC,lr
kind invitatiO. % witt you in your new quarters
with PIeasure before this had not my old enemy
Mr Rheumatism, pounced On me 30 suddcnly
BE arrived last F1day and, without stopuinr Ia
senc up his card, rushed In and erast,ed mo iyy
the hand with sleh grip that in a few hour
NJ mana and wrist were 50 badly swollen and
painful that felt as though one Of Mr. Hatcbis
coal teams had run over me. Mr. Rheumatism
mas been constant visitor OF mine for several
yeaTzi ne always sgeils and put On a great many
alIs, MAKING himself al home devouring my sub
stance and leaving me poor in feeh and It,eket I
lS4et winter he came and stayed two naorths.,i I
men decided that the next time he came -.'.l4a
cnange ms diet .yas somew hat AZ a. - !" ahs .
70 FEED him with, but finally conelus>Ses ~ zlFe
nm three square meals day Of q. ~ ~ ~
morning. noon and night. Thif,s " = IN
gEissed with, and is packing Ig = - = ~ y =!
lsaYe by tomorrow % ~, .s,
st9p any longer. he haa,,s s.Ii,a ,
where. He is a tresct - 800, l.H's Aiia n N
tsnds visiting some .sI,ss flr1 thai ali md
ne won 4-.- -''- T.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

BRoWN'S lion BlrrFRS
is beyond question the
best medicine made for
al diseases sequiring !
tonic, such Is Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Weakness,
Malaria, &c. For sale
by al druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
| . -
I1EII 0MEA

are made pallid and unattrsctive by functional
Irregularities. which Dr. Pierce 5 q Favorite Pre-
scription will ntalhbly cure. Thousands Of
testimonials. by druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

is il not an animated specimen .. -
lures handiwork? A pretty picture
done in white and black from her own
palette? A beautiful organism framing
in mysterious mystery the inexplicable
principle Of life?" MAY be you would
call it that, mum. where you come
FROM" he made answer, "but out here
We call it skunk, and you'd better
climb tree if it comes this way" The
funeral Of the young avsthete was large
ly attended, and they put lily and
dew drop on her grave.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
---S-
IkHEI MATGSM

''Do you play poker, Mrs. Schenk-
wales ?" II do | play it on my old
mans head sometimes. !"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Dr.. Pisress a. Psa.ss little liver pills sugar
coated purify the bod. speedily correct all dis
orders Of the liver. stomach. and b0Eelz- By
dr1ggists-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14
CantataS! OpGrettaS

Now wind up the musical season with the per
Torrance d enc Of unpopular Cantatas. Spec
linen copies promptly mailed for the price here
mentioned.
cooro5 Joseph's bondage $500, Ruth and
odSi ou Naomi (Sl.O0). Belshazzer ($l.O0)
Proligal Son lI5c), Or the easy Daniel l5Oc.). or
Esther (50c).
C,Io, Benefits May Queen (Sll, Roots
oecui"I Haymukcrs tSn, or New Flower
Queen as ctsl.
n,o++o. Barber Of Bath (50c.l Pale
OpereJtaS mita (sI29 ,Robinsonadc (5Oc),
Sleeping Queen tsOc.). Cups and Saucers (26 cts),
Diamond Cut Diamond (Sl.0Ol.
For the Young prRdG Fay ( |sGS D T@a
Rehearsal (5Oe.), Guardian Angel (50c), Home in
Fairyland (6Oc), Lesson In Charity (60cl, Little
Bo-Peep (60c.), Quarrel Among Flowers (8he)
Spring Holiday (6Oe.l, Three Little Kittens (5Ocl
Twin Sisters (50c.).
Light Operas lsS re, lSl,ool M@ 9sS
lillce Taylor (5Oc.l, Little Duke CSlj, PinSiore
(50c), Pirates (Sl.06).
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Somehow or other Mr.. Blaine in
working the wires, dropped his insula-
tor III the opening ofthe fght.-Atiantu
Constitution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

A space Of 1000 feet has been added
to the retsil department of JAMES Mon
SANS popular and progressive Dry
Goods House in Milwaukee to meet
me requirements of his increasing
trade. He calls attention to his extern
sive stock OF Spring Goods now being
received from the manufacturers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Send your name and address to
Cralgin 4 Co, Philadelphia, Pa, for
cook book free. -Adv.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

Teacher to Il small boy: "Why does
the proverb say about those who live III
glass houses?" Small boy Pull down
the blinds"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-04-14

see the benefit to be derived frm ~ y
leNm hair renewer, Carboline. as now in,pr'sS
and perfected, IN the face Of the vas; number 81
testimonials from our very best citizens is snr,Sr
going il hind. IVY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-07

other town to allow Il to be turned into Inn.
feet pandemonium by an army OF inoiniort
roughs nino-tenths OF whom could not tell ~
save themselves from going to jail what tbs
Fourth of July signifies. We do not belieys
the authorities have any moral right TO isspS
a virtual permit for the boys to make piobt
hideous after twelve o'clock midnight. Fons
o'clock in the morning is early enough n,
any boy who has been taught the first min.
ciples Of deoency TO begin his racket; and n
the boys parents have not taught him tbis
the officers OF the law should take him I,
hand. Moreover, II is the sheerest nonsenso
speaking mildly-.for the authorities 10 h.
sue pretended regulations, appoint a SQUAD m
special police to enforce % them, and tbon
let the uproar and mischief 20 on from darL
to daylight without let or hindranco. II ia
useless for the officers TO say that IL ''neyer
would answer" to NEEDLE with the boys finn
since they would be sure to have their re-
venge in some way. On the night of the nert
third Of July let them arrest dozen, or TWEEN.
ty, or fifty, Of the ringleaders, no matter
whose boys they are, and the "'revenge" will
come in the shape Of proper quiet in the
streets during the hours when invalids and
working people, II no others, need rest and
sleep. Last year Greenfield, Mass, awoke
TO q sense Of the disgrace which it was incur.
ring by allowing such outrageous perform.
ances in its streets during the night before
the Fourth, and this year proper quiet was
observed. Next year we hope that some such
sense Of the propriety Of things may be man
ifested at point 20 miles further up the river