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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
A Story of Judge Poland.
Washington Cor. Troy Times.

Here is a good story about Judge
Poland, of Vermont, who turns up in
congress after having been i'll obscur-
ity since he was showed under in 1874.
The Judge now wears the same old
swailow-tail coat with brass buttons
that warmed him ten years ago.
When he is so dressed, with his white
hair and smooth shaven face, he bears
a certain resemblance to the picture
Of George Washington. The judge is
very proud of this, and his friends
know it. Well, one day he had par
ty of Nermonters at the white house
and happened to be in the east room,
which was completely shaded by heavy
curtains. A comfortable Qua
ker, with his wife and two children,
entered the farther end in their sight
seeing rounds. In a corner near the
Judge stood a full-length picture frame
leaning against the wall. "Get behind
that frame, A." said one of his party, land
we'll tell these people that it's picture
of Washington. The judge stepped
briskly into place. Slowly the Quaker
and his brood came down to the great
IOOul, w llcTc TIC w DIS pOILlNCo OCtO MY p1S
ures on the wall. whats that he de-
manded, pointing toward the judge.
That's Washington, he was an
swered. do not gonear. The painting
is Just finished. and must not be touch
ed" The judge stood impressive in
the shadow, gazing pensivel y out on
the group halted dozen feet away.
At last the honest visitor found voice.
Turning slowly toward his wife he
said: "Wife, we always thought well
of George Washington. but that is all
over. We are temperate people; just
look at that nosem and pointing toward
the marked featuresof Poland's face,
gathered up his family, and sorrow
fully marched away. The Vermonters
restrained themselves for moment,
then gave way, and only realized what
thewere doing by the judges grutf
words: What are you fools laughing
at?' The story was told and the next day
Fernando Wood alluded to it in Polan-
DIS presence, but the latter's expression
then has deferred his friends from
mentioning it in his presence since.
1t is noticed, however, that the judge
very seldom alludes to his likeness to
the father of his country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

awry on its stand, disclosing the fact
that all over the top of the stand un-
der the hive was laid quantity of
greenbacks. The other hives were
moved and similar quantity found
under them. After all had been OBJ
tanned it was taken into the house and
there coanted, revealing the sum of
SIS, 600, The next day one of Mrs.
Damon's sons dropped bunch of
keys through the floor of the barn.
and a plank had to be lifted to recover
the keys, What was the surprise of
the young man to draw out a half
gallon fruit, jar filled to the top with
$50 gold pieces. Further inyestiga
ton led to the discovery of a half
dozen of these jars, all filed with
gold, and on the side opposit to where
the jars We're taken out a two bushel
bag half filled with silver. The total
sum thus recovered is S23, 900. There
is vet missing from the amount. the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS showed, $40, 500.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
An Incident of the War.

The wife of Governor Robe, of
Maine, recently made an address at a
Grange meeting, and her remarks
were published with complimentary
comments in a Georgian magazine
Then Governor Robe wrote to the
editor. thanking him for his courtesy,
and adding; 1T was my fortune to
be an officer in the Union army. A
little incident occurred in the seven
days battle in front of Richmond,
Va, which l shall never forget. /
was temporarily assisting in caring
for wounded prisoners, and. while
sischarging that duty I found Colo
mel Lamar, of Georgia, who was
severely wounded by a mimic ball,
which had penetrated the groin, max
ing a fearful wound. The surgeons
were discussing the necessity of am
putation at the hip joint. Colonel
Lamar asked me to use my influence
against such a course. which | did.
being myself surgeon and physician.
He asked me for a blanket, which /
was very glad to find and present
to him. After this little episode, cir
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
A Freeman's Romance.
Worth LGa.N Star.


Thirty years ago Kelly Smith, a
negro, was sold n North Carolina and
brought by his new master to Georgia,
leaving behind him a wife and baby
boy. Since that time he had not seen
nor heard from his family. He is en-
ployed on the turpentine farm of Pei
ham, Stewart & Co, seven miles from
this place. A short time ago they en-
ployed some hands from North Caro-.
lima and among the rest negro
named John about thirty years old.
As was natural, Kelly Smith made in
quiries about the people in his old
home, and pretty soon he ascertainsd
that he was talking to his own son,
whom he had not seen in three de-
cades. From him the old man learned
that his wife was still living single,
having never married. He is now cor
responding with her, and it is more
than probable will induce her to join
him and his son in his new home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
A Long Plunge to Death.
How Miner Went Over the Big Shes
hone Falls In Idaho

Shoshone Letter in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Great Shoshone Falls, as seen from
the bluff, is one of the gran6est views
we have ever beheld, and it Crews pref
tier and is more interesting as we APP
proach and become familiar with its
islands, rapids, cascades. rainbows and
| other peculiar features. The river at
Bells Landing is about 600 feet wide,
and below spreads out to double that
width. As sentinels standing above
the water, three large rocks-the three
Sisters guard the entrance to the rap
ids. Bells Landing is large rock
which juts out into the river where the
water is deep and smooth, and yet is
Just above where it becomes rapids,
falls in cascades and then takes its
long leap below.
Tom Bell was miner who could
guide a boat and make progress
through currents which less brave
men would not undertake. He ven
tured to an island just above the brink
of Bridal Veil Falls and on its lower
side found a good pay" bar He
would take his little boat from the
landing, shove out into the strong cur
rent and by a few dextrouS strokes of
his oars land on the upper part of the
island. With pick, shovel and rocker
he would pass the hours gather
ing gold and at eve would pail his
boat up stream and reach the landing
on the shore. He became noted for
his pluck in tempting the waves and
for his industry and life of hermit
in his little cabin on the south shore.
Two years ago Tom Bell was in his
boat taking two cinnamon across the
river above the Falls. Whether he
had become careless from tempting
the waves so often, or whether he lost
or broke an oar will never be known,
but one thing is certain that he and
all the contents of the boat went over
the Falls, going down 200 feet and
sinking to rise no more. His name is
preserved by friends, appropriately
designating the landing, the island and
the cabin as Bells, and his rocker, frag-
ments of the boat and other relics have
been carefully collected and placed in
| the cabin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
Iowa County Democrat
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
MY HORSE.

with a CHANGING eye'and curving name,
He neighs and champs on the bride rein,
One spring. and his saddle back press,
And ours Is common happiness;
IT'S the rapture of motion-a hurryfng cloud
When the loosened winds are breathing loud;
A shaft from the painted Indians bow;
A bird-in the pride Of speed we go.
Dark thoughts that haunt me- where are ye
now,
While the cleft air gratefully cools my brow,
And the dizzy earth seems reeling by,
And naught Is at rest but the arching sky,
And the tramp of my steed, so swift and strong,
Ii dearer than fame and sweeter than songr
There is life in the breeze as we hasten on;
With each bound some care Of earth has gone
And the languid pulse begins TO play,
And the night of my soul is turned To day.
A richer verdure the earth oerspreads,
Sparkles the streamlet more bright In the
meads;
And its voice 10 the flowers that bend above,
Is soft as the whisper Of early love.
Bound proudly, my steed. nor bound proudly
in VAIN,
Since thy master is now himself again,
And thine be the praise, when the laslIs power
Is idle, to conquer the darkened hour
BY the might of thy sounding hoof, 10 rain
Beauty without and a joy within;
Beauty else 10 my eyes unseen,
And Joy, that then had u stranger been
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
Pheasant Breeding in England.
London World.

As indicating what is annually
achieved in pheasant breeding, it has
been calculated that LIS, 600 of these
beautiful and palatable birds are an
nually sold in London, while in all
probability an equal number is sold
in the provinces, making total of
$50, 900 pheasants. During the pro-
gress of the battues very large supplies
of these beautiful birds find their way
10 the dealers, so that every now and
then glut is experienced, on which
occasion fine pheasant can be OBJ
tanned at very cheap figure-half a
crown or even less money; inded, a
buyer for popular London restaur-
ant used to pick them up every now
and then at shilling each.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
A Human NIGHTINGALE.

His Majesty the King of Bavaria is
passionately fond of the music of
nightingales. One beautiful moonlight
night word was sent to his majesty
that nightingale was singing in the
palace garden. He fastened out, not
daring to believe the report. The sill
very notes, so wonderful, rich and full,
rising, falling, trilling and dying away
like the distant echoes of flute, were
filing the air with bewitching melody.
The king stood fascinated, entranced,
and would have remained III the pal
ace grounds the hveleng night had
not the bird, weary of its song, ceased
it's music. After waiting ia vain for
it to begin again the king retired. The
next night he went into the garden,
but was doomed to disappointment
The bird was silent. The third night
he was more fortunate. The night
ingale warbled sweeter and louder than
ever, and the king was in rapture.
Then for three nights it failed to be
heard, and it was thought that the
bird must have died or flown away to
warmer skies. The king, in despair,
offered heavy rewards for its return,
but the most diligent search failed to
to find it. On the seventh night il
came again, and continued its songs,
to the kings great delight, for two or
three nights. Then it ceased, and the
king waited long and anxiously for it
after. And then, IN some mysterious
ly manner, it came to the kings ears
that he had been imposed upon; that
the nightingale which had sung to him
so sweetly, and given him so much
delight for many moonlight evenings,
was six feet high, wearing spiked
military hat and soldiers uniform,
who had learned the notes of these
warblers so perfectly that it was diff
cult to detect the song of the real
bird from the imitation. There was a
tornado IN the kings household when
his wrath broke forth, and that night
the nightingale was dieting on bread
and water in cell.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
Sleep.
From Halls Journal of Healtl

Men, women and children require
just SO much sleep, and if they do
not have it, suffer in consequence. |
do not think a person should be walked
in the morning. and for this reason,
when man falls asleep he is in the
shop for repairs, as the railroad men
say. His frame and all its intricate
machinery is being overhauled and
made ready for the next days work.
The wear of the previous day is being
repaired. Nature is doing that her
self. She knows what the tired
frame needs just as she knows how
to make the heart throb, and send
the blood coursing through the
veins Then she takes that tired
frame, lays it down on a bed, sur
rounds it with the refreshing air
of the night, covers it with the soft
darkness ard lets the man rest.
Tired natures sweet restorer,
balmy sleep, visits him, and as
the hours wear by his energies are
renewed, his strength comes back, and
finally when morning breaks and the
sunlight steals through the lattice, he
opens his eyes and is himself again.
Or if he is early to bed he awakes with
the cocks growing. Now who shall
go to that mans side, an hour before
I4e opens his eyes, and say to nature,
stand aside aud let him get up; he has
had enough of rest? Well, nature
will say, You can take him if you
will, but will charge him with an
hours loss of sleep, ans I'll collect it
out of his bones and nerves and his
hair and eyesight. You can't cheat
me. I'll find property to levy onn'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
The Origin Of the Potato.
January Century,

The potato, originally South Am
erican plant, was introduced to Vir-
ginia by Sir John Harvey in 1929,
though it was unknown in some coun-
ties of England a hundred and fifty
years later. In Pennsylvania, pota-
toes are mentioned very soon after
the advent of the Quakers; they were
not among New York products in
1895, but in 1775 we are told of eleven
thousand bushels grown on one six
teen-acre patch in this province. Pc
tatoes We're served, perhaps as an
exotic rarity, at a Harvard installation
dinner in 1907; but the plant was only
brought into culture in New England
at the arrival of the Presbyterian i'm
migrants from Ireland in 171S. Five
bushels were accounted large crop
of potatoes for a Connecticut farmer
for it was held that, if man ate them
every day, he could not live beyond
seven years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
An Anecdote of General Sherman.
Century

century.
Many good anecdotes of Sherman
were current during the war Some
If them, he once said, when they
were brought to his notice, had been
told to every general since Hannibal.
Here is one of unquestionable anthem
ITCHY, which shows his sagacity in
dealing with the population of con
quered towns. After he occupied
Memphis, the people kept the church
es, schools, and places of business
closed, so that, save for the move
ments of the soldiers, the place looked
like a city of the dead He issued an
order that the stores and shops should
be Openedsduring business hours, the
schools resume their courses, and the
churches hold their customary servi-
ces. Among he people who called at
his headquarters to protest against
this order, or to ask for explanations,
was the clergyman of an Episcopal
church, who said that the ritual of
his denomination contained prayer
for the President which, under the
circumstances, embarrassed him.
Whom do you regard as pour Presi-
dent?" asked Sherman bluntly. 1--WE
look upon Mr.. Davis as our Presi-
dent, replied the minister. Every
well pray for jeff Davis if you wish.
He needs your prayers badly. 1t will
take a great deal of praying to save
him" Then I will not be compelled
TO pray for Mr. Lincoln?" On, no.
He's good man, and don't need your
pray ers. You may pray for him if
you feel like it, but there's no com
pulsIon," answered Sherman, instant
ly divining that the worthy clergy
man wanted to pose as martyr be-
fore his parishioners, and had hoped
that he would be ordered to use the
prayer for the President of the United
States. The next Sunday the pre-,
scribed prayer was so modified by the
preacher as to leave out all mention
of the President, and to refer only to
''all in authOrity.' y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

When yoa visit or leSve New York CITY saxs
oSssSSasS sxpreSSaSe and carriage hire and sfoy
Centrai depot: so elegant rooms, fitted up al :
cost or one million dollars reduced tc q ara mn
ward Per day. European plan Elevator. Res
tSurant supplied wltA the lAeSL Horse ,,ar,S
StsSes snd elevated railroad 10 al depots. Pam
ines can live better for less money az the GRAM
SnseA Hotel than st any other firsI-cisss hotel II
the city ~ wv -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
A Problem Solved.
New York Times.

a great problem that has vcxed the
mind of man for ages was settled yes
terday. The American Farmers Club,
in solemn conclave at Cooper institute
decided that the eyes on the middle oil
the potato are more fruitful than those
on the little end. Now will the club
try and get at the bottom of the goose
bone question.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression Of spr
its and General Debility, i'll their various forms;
also as preventive against Fever and AEIe, and
other Intermittent Feyers. "FerrO- hOsphOrate ed
Elixir of Calisaya," made by CaSweL Hazard 4
Co, New York, and sold by all druggists is the
best tonic; and for patients recovering from fever
or other Sickness it has equal
25c buys pair of LYONS Patent Heel Stifrcners
Makes q boot or Ssoe last twice as long.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

Since last October / have suffered from
acute inflammation in my nose and head-Ofteu
water for relief My eyes has been for week
at a time, SO could not see l have used no end
of remedies, also employed a doctor who said it
Cream Balm ON the Instrumentation of a friend
was faithlesS but in Il few DAYS was cured. NV
nose now, and alsomy eye is well, II is wonderful
how quick it helped me MRs GEORGE 5. Jup-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
The Spanish AIcaIde.

An old Spanish AlcaIde made it point 70 exc
cute all who were arrested and brought before
him-thsa old for what they had done and the
young To- what they might do hereafter. Aliens
Iron Tonic Bftters is equally sweeping in its ef-
fects upon the sick and the well, toning the stom
ach- aiding digestion and strengthening the whole
system. All genuine bear the signature Of J. r.
Allen. St. Pail. MINI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
A Snecial Invitation

we especially invite trial by all thoSss snTerar
ATStu Money and Liver complaints who have fail
s 81 " ootai9 relief from other remedies anu from
SoStoSS SatureS great remedy, kidney-Wort
at once on the KidnevS liver ana RoyelS clssnS
ING the system Of all poisonous hum0rS and m,
storing healthy condition of those important or
gaIsS. Do not be DISCOURAGED bl,t Try ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

James 6. Blaine's SON James has
been expelled from the COLLEGE NJ
Georgetown, d. c. This is the bows
third expulsion from college, each
time different college.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
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4 Clergy MANS Tongue.

Rev. Il. Priest says tongues can not express
the good that Warmers White Wine ot Tar Svrur
has done fer me and my family. have lahnre,i
IN the ca1rSe fifteen years. and have never found
any thing that will relieve HoarSeneSS. and irrit.t-
tiun Of the Throat and Lungs like White Wine Of
Tur SyInp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
BIunders of the Absent-Minded
From All the Year Round

Absent minded people make queer
blunders. Rev Jonathan Edwards,
the great New England preacher, who
died of smallpox, when out riding
asked a small boy who bowed as he
opened gate for him: Whose boy
are you, my little man?' Noah
Clark's, sir" was the reply. When
he returned, the same boy appeared
and opened the gate. Whose boy
are you2" asked Edwards. Noah
Clark's, sir. The same mans boy l
was a quarter of an hour ago, sir. =
The first Lord Lyttleton was terribly
absent-minded. He fell into the ri
yer once, and sank twice before he
remembered he could swim, thus
coming near committing the egregi-
Gus blunder of drowning A clergy
man, walking one day in the coun-
try, was in deep thought He was so
accustomed to riding that when he
reached the toll gate he cried out:
Here, what's to pay?"
Pay for WHAT" said the gate
keeper
MY horse, " replied the preacher,
What horse2 You've got no
horse"
BLESS me" looking down to his
legs Il thought was on horseback :!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

Ex-senator Yulee, who is building
g tine residence in Washington, is said
To be the richest citizen OF Florida.
His fortune is estimated at about three
millions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

Ii is the fashion now for dudes TO
eat dried apples. They are SO Jaw
fully swell, " you know. That is, the
dried apples are.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

Congressman Woodward. the new
member from Wisconsin, once served
as page IL. the House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
s~Ladie. n,rnnrIn,

~ Ladies, attention! In the Diamond
1 yves more colorinS is given than in any known
aSeS anu they give faster and more brilliant col,
SrS ~ SentS at all druggists Everybody praises
them. Wells Richardson 4 Co. burlington, VI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

}. Neff & Son, Of New Carlisle, Ohio SAWS. We
have sold lots or Warmers White Wine of Tar
Syrup 1t sells well and gives general satisfaction
4, ON. CUSTOMARY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

The Unitarians of Boston are build
ing $50, 900 hall as UNCONVENTIONAL
headquarters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

A dram-shop is said to be q place
where a poor man spends what he can
not spare, and gets what he does not
need
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

A slight cold, If neglected, often Attacks the
lungs. BRovEs BRONCHIAL T-ocBEs gives sure
and immediate relief Sold only an bo1es. Price
% cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
CnrbO-linca.

Petroleum sheds its brilliant light.
In cot and palace seen;
And ON our heads its blessing bright,
From wondrouS Carhuline.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

Young man, don't go west expecting
to make a fortune. Remember the sun
rises in the east.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28
BIunders of the Absent Minded.
All the Year Around.

Absent-min people make queer
blunders. The Rev. Jonathan Ed
wards, the great New England
preacher, who died of mall-pox,
when out riding asked a small boy
who bowed as he opened a gate for
him. Whose boy, sir?n Noah
Clark's sir" was the re
ply. When he returned the same
boy appeared and opened the gate.
Whose boy are yCuf" asked Ed
wards. Noah Clark's, sir. The
same mans boy l was quarter of
an hour ago. sir" The first Lord
Lyttleton was terribly absent minded.
He fell into the river once, and sank
twice before he remembered he could
swim, thus coming near committing
the eregious blunder of drowning. a
clergyman walking one day In the
country was In deep thought He
was as accustomed to riding, that when
he reached the toll gate he cried
out:
Here, what's to payf'
PAY for what!' said the gate
keeper
.aMy,horse. replied the preacher.
s'What horsel You've got no
horse"
Bless nae, looking down at his
legs, II thought was on horseback
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

London Bible societies have given
away 4, 9s9, go copies of the Scriptures
this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

WEKT ais you. tits cough, take Piso's
Cure Sold BY druggists Is cts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

Much of a young mans success in
life depends on his selection of a faith
CIR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

We'll, that bats all, J" remarked an
Irish fisherman as he looked into his
eau in vain for a worm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

I'VE always keep Piso's Cure for Consumption
IN the house
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-28

Lets have q couple more Of those
waters, said the latest boarder, point
ing at a dish of clam-fritterS.