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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
A Captive Ostrich Laying Eggs.

San Francisco Chronicle.
The question whether ostriches will
breed In this state seems settled by
what has occurred at Weodward's Gar
dens within the last few days. One Of
the female birds at that resort has COM
menced laying eggs, and bids fair to
continue in the woIk for some time.
The first was laid on Tuesday and the
second yesterday. One of them weighs
three and half pounds, is four and a
half inches in lateral diameter and
seven inches in longitudinal diameter.
The ostrich lays every alternate day
until she ha ninety eggs collected.
Those who have examined into ostrich
farming are SO confident of its success
that a corporation has been formed for
that purpose, with a capital stock of
$50, 900, all of it taken, called the Cali
fornia Ostrich Farming Company. A
tract of $40 acres has also been secured
GA the old Abel Stearns ranch, near
Anaheim, in Los Angeles county, which
will be under the superintendent OF
DR. c. j. Sketchley, formerly of Cape
Town, and an experienced ostrich far
mer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
The Next French preuier,s Wifi.

New York special: Much interest is
felt here in the case of M. George Cler-
menceau, the leader of the Left IN the
French chamber of depaties, who has
become one of the most conspicuous
men of the French republicans since
the death of Gsnahetta, and before whom
8 career of the greatest splendor and
uscfulne. is shout to open, if he shows
that he has the real ability to sustain
himself in the position which lie has
assumed, Dr.. Clemenceau Is well recol-
lected and mas many friends in this
city, not only among French residents,
but among American scholars and pro-
fessors. he came to New York in 1856,
and remained in this country about two
years, engaged as tescher in the edu-
cationsl and scientific pursuits. He
entered the school of Miss c. Aiken,
at Stamford, Coma, IS professor of
French literature, in the autumn of
1867, and remained in that relation to
tue school until June %, 1865, when he
returned to France. He again visited
this country in the summer of 1869,
aud married Miss Plummer Of Durand
Wis, whe went there with her parents
when child, from Springfield, Mass.
Miss Plummer was pupil in the SIAM
ford school, while DR.. Clemenceau was
one of its teachers, during the years
1887 and 1868. A Dursnd special says:
"William Plummer came to Dursnd in
1857. He was dentist and fine gen.
tleman. He died in 1859 or 1860, leav-
ing q widow and three children. Mary,
now Mrs. Clemenceau, the oldest, Su-
san and William. In 1867, Mary was
taken to New York city by her uncle,
and was educated in school in which
DR.. was q teacher of French
and music. He fell in love with his
pupil, and married her in 1869, since
which time they have lived in, or near,
Paris. She has twice visited Durand
since her marriage, which proved to be
happy one. She was bright and
happy girl, and is an unusually intelli-
gent and beautiful woman.
The sister Susan lives here, the wife
of farmer named William Johnson,
and the brother, William Plummer, is
q farmer here in moderate circumstan-
ces. The mother REMARKED some years
ago. Her second husband is L. L.
Wood, and they now live at Warren,
Mimi"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
The Demand for Cuban Sugar.

New York Tribune: Inquiries among
sugar reiners and importers yesterday
with regard to the sudden impetus in
the importation of Cuban sugar dis
closed the fact that the original demand
for steam charters was caused by the
crop beirg two or three weeks later
than usual. Ships went there early in
the season, and finding that they could
get no cargoes, went to OTHER points for
freight. Hence, when the crop came
in, there were no steamers to take it,
and charters were hurriedly made.
The reports from Cuba are to the
fleet that the crop is short from 10 to
Is per cent. One of the firm of Have
meyer & Elder said yesterday: There
will no doubt be sugar enough to go
around, but the Cubans have been
specializing against the needs of this
market. They have been holding
back for higher prices, and when the
market became easier large orders
we're cent, but there was no tonnage to
bring it forward. l do not think that
there need be any further excitement"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Voting With a String.

Utica Herald: 1t has remained for
Alderman Jones and 3 Republican
eleetor in the Third ward to invent q
new and certainly novel way to vote.
In the brick building in Pearl street,
directly opposite the Third ward poll
ing place at the city hall, lives an old
and feeble man, who was unable to get
out and vote. A large piece of string
was given to him, and he tied his bal
lots on the end of it. He then raised
the window and let them down to the
ground. Alderman Jones then tSok
the ballots in bis hand, and, holding
them above his head, carried them
and the string to which they were
fastened across the street to the polls,
the old man having hold of the other
end of the string. The inspectors took
the ballots, united them, looked at the
man holding the string in the window
across the road, and deposited them in
the ballot box.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
An Incident in Kate Sprague's Life.

Washington Letter: The Sprague
wedding was another case of double
divorce almost approaching the Ia
boris situation, and there was blank as
constituent here when the notice of it
was read. To those VINO have seen
and known of the bridegroom in later
years, instinct and imagination can
nearly portray the manner of woman
who would marry him. According to
one biography she is the accomplished
daughter of wealthy and retired Gu
ban family, and possessed of large
fortune of her own. By another YER
sion she. is the daughter Of 8 poor shoe
maker. and the family record is an
humble one. Mrs. Kate Chase having
returned to her Edgewood home q fort
night sirce, makes Sprsgue's affairs
once more prominent topic, and
great feeling is expressed for her a.
this time. As she appeared in the SEN
ate gallery one day last week she Is
still beautiful and commanding wo-
man, but the shade of sorrow and the
lines that tell of miserable and I'M
happy life have marked her counter
ance forever. Representative Crowley's
DIG Stlt ACL u0tOAC0 iICn0-, aAlu
both here and in New York pay her
the most marked attentions. In q few
weeks she will sail for Europe with her
daughters and remsin ABROAD for sew
eral years. The widow of a once
prominent statesman has lately told me
of 3 scene that occurred at one of Pres
ident Lincoln ST tie dinners where the
brilliant and beautiful woman who hsd
married the then Senator Serague was
put to one of those crucial tests that
for so long time were almost daily
events of her life. The occasion wss
the state dinner that President Lincoln
gave to Chief Justice Chase immedia.
ately after his elevation to that office.
The justices of the supreme court and
the highest officials we're present with
their wives, and Mrs Spraeue was, as
usual, the centre of all admiration and
interest. Her place at the long table
in the state dining room was nearly OPP
posite her father. who, as the guest Of
honor, sat at Mrs. Lincoln's right hand,
and further down the line Senator
Sprague was placed between two dis
tinguished ladies. Having taking his
appetizer before he went to the White
House, the dinner was hardly started
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Fifty Dollars a Day.

Washington Special: The gross
amount paid on account of the tariff
commission from the date of their ap-
pointment to the time the report was
made to congress is $4,000. OF this
sum there was paid Jan. 9. $500; Feb.
Is, $2,050. The payments were on the
order of John L. Hayes, president and
disbursing officer of the commission.
The amount thus paid is about $50
day for each member of the commits
sion. The salary allowed by the law is
SO day. What the remaining $40 3
day for each man was expended for is
not known, as q knowledge of the
vouchers Is barred at the treasury de
rsrtment. The law fixes no limit TO
the expenses of the commission beyond
the 80 per diem for each commits
sioner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
A Vigorous Owl Meets his Doom.
E,anylIIe lOnt.l Enterprise. !


A few weeks ago teamster named
Edward Renville, in the employ of Mr..
L Corrice, lumberer on the Petewawa,
was going to see his horses in the even
ing, when he was surprised by large
cat owl suddenly bouncing down on his
shoulders and Selling his Tam O'Shan-
ter" and carrying it away. A. few hours
later another teamster went out to feed
his horses, when he also was struck by
the same owl and.felled to the ground,
the owl retaining its grasp on his throat.
The noise that the teamster made at
tracted the attention of Albert Beau
champ, who, on coming forward cap
tured his owlshlp. The teamster COM
planned of his neck being sore, and on
examining it, it was found to be cut
about two inches and swollen badly
The owl weighed eighteen pounds, and
his wings measured six feet from tip to
tin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Good Health Makes Earth q Heaven.

Remember DIR. Guysott's Z fellow Dock and Sar-
saparilla has proven itself to be the best blood
purifier, health renewer, and truest strengthened
that can be prepared from our present knowledge
of drugs. 1t is a positive cure for scrofula and
syphilitc disorders, weak kidneys, nervous debil-
ity, dyspepsia etc. 1t is especially strengthen
ing to the digestive and urinary organs and ner-
vous system. It's soothing effect on the mind
and body is most wonderful. 1t acts like a
charm in relieving all physical and mental dis.
tress. 1t quickly expes all blood impurities. 1t
makes the old feel young and bvoyant. 1t i'm
parts health, strength and Wig r to every part Of
the body.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Catehine fhe Eve of fhe Sneaker.

the order of morning business, says
Ben Perley Poor writing in April Cen
tury of congress and the capitol AZ
Washington, is unintelligiple to strang-
ers, and lie merely the successive recog-
milton. by the speaker, of thoee who
have obtained from him a promise
that they can have the floor. In keep
ing these promises, the speaker often
pays no heed to members in the front
seats who are endeavoriDg to attract
his attention by cries of Mr.. Speaker!
IN every note of the gamut, accompa-
nied by frantic gesticulations, and "rec-
egnizes" some quiet 2-rson beyond
them. 81 have been a member of
this house three successive sessions"
said an indignant Tennesseean who
vainly tried to obtain the floor, Sand
during that time / have caught the
measles, the Ehooping-cough and the
influenza, hut have never been able
to catch the speakers eye"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
A Singing Mouse

Mr.. Robert Beverly, q well known
resident and land owner of Fauquier
county, Va, says he has IN his posses
sion q natural curiosity in the shape OF
. mouse that sings, cnirps and has other
peculiarities of the bird kind, minus
the feathers and conformation. 1t war
bies similar to . mocking bird, and its
notes are of equal sweetness 70 either
that or the canary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
A White Partridge.
Richmoad Khie..


Polk Miller has on exhibition at his
store Virginia partridge which is
nearly white. The bird was killed IN
Fluvanna county, during the late snow
and sent to Clifford Bridges. who showed
It to Mr.. Miller while it was In the
aesh. He sent the bird to Miss Brewry,
of Chesterfield county, good taxider-
mist, and under her direction the bird
was stuffed, but it was so badly shvt
that it cauld not be mounted. The
mead of the bird is Just ike all hen
partrieges, but the balance of the plu-
mage is almost white.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
iowa County Democrat.
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
WOMAN's LOVE.

The dome Of heaven is not half 90 deep ~
Asa true womsnslove;
The silver sSntinels may fall asleep
Upon their beats above, o. "a
Her heart is wakeful still. II is its rest
If 1t can guard the one TO it the best.
90 pluck spray from yon budding bush,
And, meeting the red day,
The inextinguishable morning push
Back into the freaks Of gray;
With thy own feeble breath blow out the sun,
Thou canst not quench her love, if once It's wo
It is the shield the trumpet and the spear
In the campaign Of life;
The warrior without it well may fear;
Unarmed he seeks the strife,
Yes. it is deeper than the blue above,
For Ills an exiled CLEAN of heavens love.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

BISHOP GrINouR has returned to
Cleveland from Rome. He bro ught
with him number of fine mo safes,
one of them being copy of the o amt
ing ''Our Lady of Perpetual Help"
the authorship of which tradition as
cribes tC ST. Luke.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Pers0n2l. 40 Men

The VoIrArc Bktr Co., Marshall, Mich, win
send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts
and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days
80 men young or oldl who are afflicted with nery-
GUS debility, lost vitality and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy aud complete restoration of
health and manly vigor. Address as above. N.
B.-No risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is
allowed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Look ont for Frauds.

The great popularity Of Alens Iron Tonic
Bftters has induced NJ sc-spa1ou. nanufscturers
to initiate the name as nearly possible and still
eseape tie severe penalties Of the law. In order
70 guard against such base limitations, zee that
the signature of J. P--Alien. druggist and manu-
facturing pharmacist, 81. Paul & on the front
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

A GIANTESs, Msrian,Wedde by nsme,
is being exhibited in Manchester, Eag.
She is IL years old, 5 feet 10 inches in
height, and still growing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

DIR. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y: Dear Sir
For MANY months was great sufferer. Physi-
clans could afford me no relief. In my 1aspair
commenced the use of your Favorite Prescrip-
tion." 1t speedily effected my entire and perma-
nent cure. Yours thankfully.
MRs. PAUL r. BAXTER,
Iowa CITY Is.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
ShASdEo ~ Az
For sale by all druggists.

A farmers wealth depends on the condition of
his stock. When scraggy and feeble they are
especially liable to distempers, fevers colds and
all diseases which destroy animals. Thousands
of dollars are saved annually by that valuable old
standby, UNCLE SANS CONDITION POW
DER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
The Conductor.

Winona, Mimi, November %, 1879.
had been suffering with sewers cold for sew
eral days. and was so hoarse l could not speas
above a whisper. November 10th l met one OF
hour after taking the first dose my hoarseness
commenced to leave me. In twenty-iour hours
my voice was quite clear and natural, and the
cold nearly cured. 1t is the best remedy ever
saw. Respectfully,
c. W. WARREN, Conductor
Chicago & Northwestern K. R.
Rnr a.la In. arrrr;st.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

GENERAL A. ". RILEY. the oldest
citiZsn of Rochester, N. Y, celebrated
his eighty eighth birthday on Monday.
He has delivered more than 5000 tenn
perance addresses, and still speaks IN
public.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
SILVER cnrrK- NY. Feb. 6. IsS

SILVER CREEK n. Y, Feb. 9, 1850.
GEsTs:-I have been very low, and have tried
every thing to no advantage. l heard your Hop
Bltters recommended by so many, concluded TO
give them tr al, I did, and am row around.
and constantly improving, and am nearly as
well as ever W. H. WELLER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Headache, constipation, liver complaint bilious
ness are cured by that mild cleansing remedy
which never produces pain EILERTS DAY
LIGHT LIVER PILLS, only rs cents Sold by
Druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

One third of all who die IN actIve middle ffs
are carried off by consumption. The most fire.
qusnt cause is neglected cold. cough, hoarse-
ness, bronchial trouble asthma all of which
may be permanently cured BY EILERT'S EX-
TRACT OF TAR AND WILD CHERRY Sold
BY druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Worms cause pecvishness, fevers, commissions
and freq entity death. A plessan safe and GER
tain remedy is DR.. JACQUES GERMAN
WORM CAKES. Sold by all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The first edition of Barnett Smith .
Life of Mr.. Gladstone" consisting OF
10000 copies. was disposed of in Eng
land in q few weeks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The Rev. Albert Nash, . retired
Methods. clergyman Of Lee, Mas, il
said to receive $12 600 by the viii Of
Mary Freeman, colored woman, who
died at Bridgeport. Conn.,, leaving an
estate of come 10000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

THOUSANDS of persons vino are bald to-day
might have full heads of HAIR if they would only
use CARBoLINE, a deodorizod extract # petro-
eum which is the only preparation ever dis
coysre that aill really do this.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
a COuyhs or ssore Thront, should not b,

neglected "Broicns Bronchial IrocheS," are a
simple remedy, and give immediate relief
Restless, fretful, crying children ar sutferinge
and used for their relief DR.. WINCHELL'S
TEETHING SYRUP, which is useful not only
for all disorders of teething infants, bu. cures
coughs, colds Group. sore throat, colo and
cramps of older children, and should be kept ia
every house for emergencies. Try it, only Is
cents For sale by all druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Mrs. DAVID MILLkR, 8 respected
resident of Decatur, H., was buried on
Sunday. She had been married twice,
and was the mother of twsnty children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

SENATOR AID Mrs. John A. Logan are
preparing for an extended visit on the
Pacific coast, after visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Tucker, at Santa Fe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

No matter what may be the name, or how long
standing the trouble DIR. Benson's Skin Cure will
always cure skin diseases. Grateful hundreds ef
cured pat ents attest this fact. 81 81 druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Mr.. RYAN, the "poet priest" of Mo
bile, fingers in Boston, where he is still
a literary lion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Sprains, bruises, stiff joints burns, scs,ds and
rheumatism are relieved by Uncle Sans Nerve
and Bone Liniment. Sold by all Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

MRS. CowLEs. Senator Humans
daughter proposes 10 build fine villa
at Newport.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The man who knows nothing Of Mrs- LJdia
E. Pinkham and her sovereign remedy for women
il wanted for juryman. The fact Clearly proves
that be does moi read the psperE--E. H. Regis
Ter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

An economical man will keep the leather of his
harness soft and plabe which preserves 1t from
cracking or ripping. He always uses UNCLE
SANS HARNESS OIL. Sold by ell Harness
Makers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

TIT widow OF the late Senator Matt.
81. Carpenter. of Wisconsin, receives
about $50, 900 from his estate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

NINE ALBAEI is to be met in Mon
tresl by torchl'ght procession of snow
ehoers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

If you are bilious, take DR.. Pierce's " Pleasant
Purgative Pellets" The original" Little Liver
Pills" OF all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

THE late CHARLES Goddard, of the
Boston Advertiser, left an estate worth
$50, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

DFHoois, scarfs, ribbons and any fancy arti-
elias can be made any esloS wanted with the Dia-
mond Dyes. All the popular colers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

DIR. Pierees Z" Golden Medical Discovery" and
Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets purity the blood
and cure constipation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

ROBERT GOBLET, of New York. has
completed 800, 0o0 cottage, at New
port.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Elk GOVERNOR MoRGAs's Newport e.
tate, Bien-venu," is to be sold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Governor BUTLER has become q
member of the Lowell Young Mems
Christian Association.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

ssRCCHUPAIRA.~
Quick, complete cure, all snnoying Kidney Bladder
and Urinary Diseases. 81. Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Terrible SuReriBgs.
j. y AILEf,
Rur1a,t n

DIR. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. VI have a
friend who suffered terribly. purchased a bot
tie of your Fayorite Pres ription," and, as a re-
suit of its use, che is perfectly well.
J. BAILEY,
Rurdatt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
SKINNY MEN

"Weils Health Rsneweri' restores health and yigor,
cures Dyspepsia, Impotsnce. Sexual Debility. &.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

PRINCE BISMARCK s latest reported
ailment is sciatica.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

Rough on Rats" Clears out rats mice. reaches
QeS-ougs, dies, ants moles. ehipmunss gophers lsc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

THE Malagassy Envoys expect to sail
by the Egypt for Liverpool next Satur-
dau