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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Old Circus Days in Georgia.
Athens Banner.

Old John Robinson, the great circus
man. once remarked TO a gentleman
in Athens that he owed his success in
life as a circus man to his experience
in Georgia. He said that he was
billed to show in Gainesville the same
day of big political speaking. He
knew that it would be foolish to open
his show while the speaking was GO
ing on, as some of the best political
speakers in Georgia would be there,
and they would attract the crowd
more than his show. He went to the
speakers and invited them to speak
under his canvas, as he had plenty OF
seats ana would fix up stand for the
orators, and the only thing he would
ask in return was that the last man
who spoke should ask the crowd to
stay and patronize the circus. as Mr..
Robinson had been very kind in let
ting them have his canvas. He says
that several OF the speakers took $50
worth of tickets apiece. and the crowd
to a man stayed to the show. He
next came to Jefferson and the news
had already reached there of what
he had done in Gainesville, and he
coined the money. When he reached
Athens it was the same way Nearly
the whole town turned out TO see him
Mr. Robinson said 1t was the best
advertising dodge he ever made, and
from that time on he has continued
to make money In the circus business,
and is now one of the richest men IN
Cincinnati
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
THE WAR IN EGYPT.
Annihilation of 10000 Egyptians by
the Troops of Eel MahdI the False
Prophet

A Khartoum dispatch, dated Nov.
90, says: The most Trustworthy
sheikS in the service of the Govern
ment who arrived at Doven yester-
day, reported that 100 men, including
Hicks Pasha, the Governor-General
and the entire staff, were annihilated
IN detile at Rashgate, whittier they
were led by treacherous guide. On
the morning of Nov. 1 Hicks Pasha
and his entire army marched from
Milbas. The guide led them to a
rocky and wooded defile which was
without water, and where an ambus-
cade had been prepared by the rebel,
who were armed with rifles and artil-
lery. Hicks Pasha was unble to use
his guns. For three days the army
worn out by thirst, defended itself, but
on the fourth day it was annihilated
to a man. Nizetelly, Artere, and
fifty soldiers, who were outside, came
in, and were taken prisoners. They
were carried to El-Obeid The rebels
captured SO Krupp, Nordentel and
Mountain guns, all the flags. NUM-
tlons of war and camels with Hicks
Pasha. Besides those before mention
ed, there were Surgeon Gen. Georges
Bey, Capt. Anatyaga, Morris Brady,
late surgeon major of the Royal Horse
Artillery, and certain pashas and
beys, in all about 10000 officers and
men. Kordesfau is virtually lost,
Col COettogan was at Doven when
the Sheikhs arrived there. He at
once proceeded TO khartoum, which
he is arranging to defend. He is also
arranging to suppress the expected
revolt by calling in all the outlying
garrsons. Col. Coettogan and The
London Times correspondent are the
sole surviving Englishmen at Soudan
The entire Soudan is in a blaze The
army will retreat to Berga if possible
1t can't muster 1000 regulars all told.
1t will try to reach Seakim The
population of khartoum is disaffected,
and a crisis is there expected"
Ismail Pasha, EXKhedive of Egypt,
said the disturbance in Soudan was
due to the weakness of the Central
Government at Cairo. Throughout
Soudan, he said, much power has been
exercised by the religious chiefs and
dervishes who could be readilycontroll-
ed by conciliatory measures and the
allowance of small stipend, a prac-
tice which had been unwisely discon-
tinued. The sufferers by the discon-
tinuation threw in their lot with the
slave dealers; hence the present mis-
fortune, which might have been
avoided if the railroad from Suakin to
Berber on the Nile had been complet-
ed toSoudan. The abandonment of that
scheme he thought false economy.
He attributed the defeat of Hicks
Pasha to the constitution of his force.
Egyptian soldiers needed more than
other soldiers, flag, military music
and all the eclat of war. Without
those they would not and could not
fight. The army included Arab
PaSha's disbanded soldiers, who had
been sent up like malefactors. How
could Hicks Pasha," he asked, fight
with such MATERIAL" The Khedive
is not surprised at the calamity. He
would not advise sending English
troops to Soudan, as such a course
might involve greater evils.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Musical Gems of HumOr.

BItlao tpnnerCial Advertiser.
Yes. - conceded Mr.. Williams, as
he bit pretzel, Il know piano is a
dreadful intliction, and violin is
worse than sixty days in jail, but as a
reliable agony producer the banjo
takes the first premium You can
shake some melody out of piano.
without being obliged to sing, but a
banjo must have an accompaniment.
And when a spawned banjo and a
half-acre hand and moving machine
vocal organ comes together, the result
is gilt-edged Woe, with big w"
\ musical man of Hibernian pro-
chvities, eXpatiating on musicians of
renown, said that all who have OBJ
tanned eminence We're Irishmen. nam
ing Balfe, William Wallace and
others. A German whose stentorian
voice gave his remarks impressive
ness. remarked: 20, but you forgot
Patrick MOZART, Michall Beethoven
and II sghey Wagner This brought
down the house with roar of laugh
ter in which all joined but the gen
tleman from the Emerald Isle
What is music? Music is harmon
ious combination of certain Sharps,
flats and naturals.
What is a SHARPE A sharp, my dear,
is ado you remember that gentle
man in the lobby with the buttery
smile and corpulent pocket-book3
Why, that was the manager, Yes,
my sweet.
Welil He is a sharp.
And what are flats? Look in the
bagnoires, and see the stockholders.
And a naturall The young man
you spoke to who spent his little all
for seat
He is a natural WHAT Idiot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Too Much.
Wall Street News.


On Southern railroad the other
day passenger complained to the
conductor about the dusty state of the
seats and windows, and directly fol-
lowed it by finding fault with the
roughness of the track and the appar-
emily unsafe condition of the car.
The conductor was very courteous,
but entirely non-committal. This
provoked the traveller to continue
his complaints ard he presently
said;
Il fail to see any water-cooler in
this car"
'No;we have none"
And the front door won't shut"
No"
And the wheels rattle as if worn
out"
That's So"
And, sir" exclaimed the pro-
voked passenger, II wouldn't give
you % cents on the dollar for the
stock of your miserable line"
''It'sq uoted at IS, said the conduc-
tor as he rose up to go forward
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Deer in Collision.
Galveston NOws.

Mr. John Warren is the oldest set
tier in Hockey, and is probably one
of the most successful deer-hunters in
the State. A few days ago he met
with success unprecedented through
out all his hunting experience.
Through that strategic maneuvering,
known only to the experienced trap
per, Mr. Warren came within rifle
shot of an unsuspecting buck brows-
ing upon the prairie and fired upon
him. About $50 yards further on was
another deer feeding around as uncon-
cerned as his companion At the
crack of the huntsman's trusty rifle
both deer started off at full speed.
running directly toward each other.
In closing the distance between them,
and about midway, the two deer
coIIided with terrible force, one of
them springing obout twenty feet in
the air, and both falling to the ground
dead-killed by the collision. On
examining the bodies Mr.. Warren
found that he had but slightly wound
ed the buck at which he had shot,
and that the death of each had been
caused by the force with which the
animals had come together,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

The rope was drawn up and as quickly
the other girl was let down in the
same manner.
Meanwhile the flames had not been
idle. They were on the point of
breaking out OF the windows directly
under the room in which the intrepid
hero was now alone. Fastening the
rope to a bed-rail he let himself down.
The firemen seeing his plans, carried
the rope out away from the building
and to one side, SO that he must not
descend through the tongues of flame
beginning to shoot out OF the wind
ows beneath him. He glided down
SO quickly that though scorched and
singed by the terrible heat which bis
tered his feet and arms, his faithful
rope did rot succumb to the flames
till he had SO nearly reached the
ground that when it burned in twain
above him, he fell into the
arms of dozen strong men,
who gathered under him to
break his fall. Then, amid a wild
shout from thousand voices, rising
III joyous cheers above the roar of the
flames, all grew dark to John Strong
the hero of the exploit-and he was
borne unconscious away. His strength
had been equal to the supreme effort,
but its great reserves of power were
exhausted when the crisis was passed.
Never was sick man nursed with
more care than was given to John
Strong during the illness that follow
ed from his burns; and the exertions
here narrated. Kindness was almost
obtrusive in its efforts to minister to
him.
When at last, he was we'll again,
and was invited to appear at the col
lege chapel on a certain morning, he
took his wonted seat. The morning
prayer of the old president was es-
peclally sweet and tender; and after it
was over, he made, with visible and
unwonted emotion, the announcement
that sundry benevolent citizens, in
view of recent events, had endowed
scholarship in the college for the
maintenance and tuition of one
student distinguished for promise and
for worth, and that the trustees and
faculty in conformity to the expressed
wishes of the founders, and also, IN ex-
act conformity to the terms of the
endowment, had unanimously APP
pointed John Strong, of the class of
IS, to the first scholarship.
For once the rules were violated
without rebuke. The students could
not refrain from the noisiest demon
STATIONS of delight
But somehow night-frolics and the
Skulking about to play miSchievouS
pranks in the darkness, have dropped
out of vogue at the old college. John
Strong's opinion, that such tricks are
sneaking and cowardly, has be-
come part of the upwritten code of
the institution whose fame for stu
dents magnificent in brain, ply
sique, nerve and courage, extends far
ami wide.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

great valley of the Gunnison, with its
numerous tributaries 1t is the great
Gunnison country of which so much
has been written and said. 1t was to
this country that the great stampede
of 1880 went From the reaction upon
the the excitement of that year the
Gunnison country has not yet fully
recovered. 1t is region of vast re
source, though, and each year will add
to the development of its great min
eral advantages. 1t has very bright
future before it, and it is capable of
supporting very large population.
To Leadville, the trade of a large
portion of this vast country over the
range belongs. 1t is the future coun-
try of Colorado, and in its develop
ment and growth we may all rejoice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

While the City Register of Provi-
dence, r. l., was filing out certifi
Gates of vaccination for school chill
dren the other day, a brawny young
Irishman entered ana asked for a GER
tifcate. The official examined his arm
to see if the virus had done it's work
made out the usual document, babe
the Irishman good day, and went on
with his work. About fifteen min
utes later he was surprised by the re
entrance of the same young man, who
asked: "Was it smallpox certificate
We gave me, 1 dunno?" 1t was, re-
piled the Register well, then, ye
can take it back and make out bit of
a marriage license, for it's meself that's
been coortin' a fine young lass for
sven months, and sure we want to
sittle down.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
THE MARE MAUD s."
A Man Who Owned The Flyer For a
Week and Did Not KnowIt.
New York Telegram

Il was once the owner of Maud S.
for a week, said Mr.. W. S. Hubert.
of Cincinnati, the other day, to your
correspondent, while speeding over
the Erie railroad. When asked how
he came into possession of her, he
said: AN old rivermaR by the name
of Bugher, went with me to a sale of
thoroughbreds in Kentucky. Bugher
bad lots of money, and he bought
eleven of the horses. Just as we were
leaving, a horse was put up that
struck my fancy and l bid her in for
S145. | made arrangements with
Bugher to have her shipped with his
horses, and a few days later, when
the horses reached Cincinnati, Bugher
pointed out sorrel mare as mine. l
said she did not look like my horse,
but Bugher was positive, so [ said no
more about it and took the animal,
which was then unbroken. A week
later L found in my memorandum
book that the horse | had bought was
bay, not sorrell, so sent the sor-
rel mare home That's where l made
my mistake, for the sorrel was the
afterwards famous Maud S. who has
trotted in 2:0S, it is claimed and
who
Pardon me-" interrupted an old
gentleman who was listening to the
narrative, the best time she ever
made was 2:104."
''She has trotted a mile in 2:0S, sir"
continued Mr.. Hubert, and further
than that, she has done it twice to my
personal knowledge, but both times
in private. She was timed by ex-
perts with stop watches. The little
bay got in exchange for Maud S.
never trotted under three minutes.
Bugher saw that the sorrel was fine
animal, and he put her in good
hands. Finally she passed into the
hands of Mr.. Stone, and he man
aged her so well that Mr.. Wander
bilt heard of her and wanted to buy
her. She then had trotted in
2:17f"-
(which was just Dexter's time"
cried the interested old gentleman be-
fore mentioned.
Exactly so, Mr.. Hubert went on,
"and Mr.. Vanderbilt paid $4,000 for
her. After awhile she was not man
aged well and failed to beat $50, where
at Vanderbilt waxed wroth and wrote
Stone letter in not very choice
English. Mr.. Stone replied: Send
me the horse and 1 will make her
beat anything on four legs in this
country He got her again, and
when Vanderbilt next drove her he
said he would not take 100000 for
her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Longevity in England.

The mortality returns for England
in the year 1SS1--which have Just
been completed record the deaths of
ninety-one persons who were register
cd as 100 years old and upward when
they died. OF those aged persons
twenty-five were men and sixty-six
women. The ages of the men are
recorded as follows: Nine were 100,
five 101, three l02, and one VINO died
at Heckham, in Norfolk, if the register
is to be relied upon, had attained 112
years. OF the women twenty-four
had reached 100. fifteen 101, eight
102, five 10S, six 104, two los, three
log and three I07.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

New Hampshire boasts of a gander
which is known to be SIS years old.
II is certainly discouraging to have
such items of information start up just
before Thanksgiving, but it cannot be
helped. Truth will out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

An ancient philosopher has said, man has
nothing properly his own, but his opinion; and
this i universally expressed in favor Of Aliens
Iron Tonic Bitters the peerless system regtl-
LIgr. by all who have tested its merits. All
bear the sign use Of j. P. Allen, St Paul,
MINI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

"Where were you engaged last!"
asked lady of the new coloIcd cook
Yer oughten'ter AK me dat, lady.
II Just want to know, as it may tend
to give you character" "Wall, lady,
de las time l was engaged was down
in de bottoms | was engaged ter Bob
Phillips, de trifinest yaller man |
eber seed. Wy. lady, dat man stold
nay year-rings and ruined away. How
many times wus yerself engaged,
lady?n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
To-day the washerwoman has more
than three sheets to the wind

DIR. c. W Benson Celery and Che ltaails PIT
Are prepared expressly - cure and Ndls cise
Headache OF all kinds. Neuralgia. Nervous SPECS
and Dyspepsia. Proved and endorsed By physi
rsa
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

Fashionable society allows people
at dinner parties TO eat crystalized
fruit with their fingers" says fash
ION paper. Ordinary persons eat it in
the usual way, with their mouths, we
presume.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Iowa County Democrat
AN EPISODE In THE LIFE OF
FARMER entity.

SODIt 1N AAhG Iii " w
FARMER entity.
To the city
Farmer Chitty,
Plain, but gritty,
Came one day;
And he wandered,
And he pondered,
On his way.
Thus while gazing
At amazing
Sights, and praising
All he saw,
He was taken
Hand was shaken
BY mistaken
Mr. Shaw.
Who to right it
And requite it,
Him invited to a smile;
To a smile:
And the farmer
To the former
Grew a warmer
Friend the while
Soon, elated,
And inflated,
Gritty waited
For the deal
When some aces
Showed their faces
Two hard cases
Made him squeal
In the city
Stood the gritty
Farmer Chitty
Cursing all.
Not penny
OF the many
Had he. any
More 10 call.
Home returning
Through the burning
Sand, and learning
How 10 tramp.
Spouse she took him
And she shook him,
Grit forsoOk him.
And she wouldn't believe I
blamed word he said in ex
PLANTATION.
Tcr1y SiftiHgs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Important.

whea yoa visit or leave New York city, save
baggage expressaze and carriage hire, and stop
at the GRAND UNION HOTEL opposite Grand
Central depot; 80 elegant rooms. fitted up at q
cost Of one million dollars, reduced u 8 and up
taurant supplied with the Dest Horse cars
stages and elevated railroad 20 all deposS Fam
lies can live better for less money At the Grand
UHoH Hotel thar az any other hrst-ciass hotel in
the civ
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

the only preparation Of beef containing its eKtiTs
nutritious properties. Ii contains blood making
force generating and life sustaining properties;
Invaluable for indigestion. Dyspepsia,
nervous proStration, and Sl forms Of general
debility: also. in sill enfeebe conditions whether
the result of exhaustion. nervous proStration
overwork or acate diseases particularly if result
ing from pulmonary complaints CASwELI, HAz
And \ Co, proprietoTS, New York. Sold by drug
glSts,
"RoaSh ON Coughs" lsc, ssc,. aoc,. At Druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

Catarrh and Hay Feyer-For twenty
wears was Z sufferer from Catarrh Of the mead
and throat in a very aggravated FORM and during
the SIMMER with Hay Fever. procured 2, bottle
az FIy.s Cream Balm and after few applications
received decided benefit-Tas cured By one bot
lie Have had no return of the complaint CHAR
;.oTrE PARkER WaverIy, y. Y. Price 80 cents per
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

Callow youth before looking-gIass,
stroking chin isis, | think | must
get me a razor" Sister-''Do, Bob
a beard raiser"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
--
My wife and Children.

Rev L. A Dunlap, of Mt. Vernon, says: My
Children were afflicted with cough resulting
from Measles, my wife with cough that had
prevented her from sleeping less for years,
and your White Wine OF Tar Syrup has cured
them all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Catarrh and Hay Few

Train up a child in the way he shall
go" and then look out for yourself
when he gets along.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

Sam, [ have lost my watch over
board. | lies here in twenty feet of
water. Is there any way to get it?'
Yes, says Sam: There are divers
ways
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

Rev l. s. caultan Of c1reieviIlc, Kansas. says.
DR.. Warner, your White Wine Of Tar Syrup has
been IN my family and found 70 be all and even
more than you claim of Il. II i sreedy cure for
al Throat and Lung diseases.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

my hands mere c0Uered with little dry scobS
They hare disappeared and Tn letter than ihIrc
been for 20 years, from using Dr.. Benson $ SKIN
Cure" A. NJ. NOBLE, Selma n. C.. July 3, 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

Coughs, Hoarseness Sore Throat,
etc quickly relieved by Browns BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs A simple and effectual remedy, sl-
perior to all other articles for the same purpose.
Sold Oniu IN bOIes
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

FIRST effectual, then good to take, then cheap
Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
THE NATIONAL GRANGE.
The Seventeenth Annual Session Now
Being Held at Washington.

a Washington despatch says: The
seventeenth annual session of the Ma
tional Grange, Patrons of Husbandry,
met IN this city this morning. The
proceedings opened with an address
of welcome on behalf of the citizens
of Washington by Mr. William Saun-
ders, of the Department of Agricul
ture, to which B. c. Harrison, of Al
ALBANIA, responded. He was followed
by Mr.. John R. Thompson, of Yer
mont, now a resident of this city, one
of the founders of the order, who vel
coined the grange in behalf of the
seven founders. This second vel
come was responded to by ex-Gov.
ROBBIE, of Maine. The afternoon ses-
sion was devoted to testimony, to re-
ports of officers, and other routine
business. The grange will probably
De In session ten days. The Patrons
of Husbandry now here give encour-
aging reports of the status Of the or
der which, while not numerically as
strong as it was few years ago, is on
better financial basis and gives fiat
terlng encouragement to its founders
and officers. 1t is said 10 be more
purely an agricultural organization
than it ever was before, and to be
gaining favor among the farmers.
When first organized many became
Changers out of curiosity, others for
political advancement To-day the
order Is solely an association of hus-
bandmen.
Say, captain, said a fresh young
man OF a Sound steamer, whats that
thing over thereg' "a hawser," was
the brief reply. "a horsel Dear me !
What do you usesit for, caPtainY'
Well, when fools like you get tired
OF sailing we just put saddle ON it
and let them ride ashore. growled the
gruf old mariner,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

If a cough dsturbs your sleep, take Pisos Cure
for Consumption and rest well.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Nan ha. Nothing Hi. own.

Half-sees over-the boy who peers
through the middle of the fence
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and old gentleman his
easy-chair, his physician being at his side.
Said the old gentleman Now doctor have been treating me for
long and haven't done much good I'm tired of all this
you strike at the root Of all my disorders"
Said the doctor, DO exactly what say?"
TO be do" said the venerable invalid.
goes said the docor;and
pieces the brandy which stood
The old gentleman and excited but he had good answer
Doctor hadn't doctrine
would haveg into the habit Of drinking
Browns Iron Bfer there the deblate refresh
for the and life for the brokendown
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"A SKEPTIC SAID

ugly blotchcs AMI stubborn blood sores. Eliminates
Bo!ls Carhuuclcs and Scalds. sE-Permanently and
promptly cures paralysis. Yes ii is charming ard
healhfuI Apegicnt. l.Ils Scrofula and Kings Evil,
twin brothers. Changes bad breath to good, remoy.
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Caroo-IineS.
uensman.. Perfonixed Reet Tonic.

Sorrow and gloom the soul may meet.
Yet love wriRgs triumph from defeat;
And the cosrSeSt hair can still be fine
By using Magic Carholine