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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
Earthquake-Ware Around the Globe.
New York Heral,

The great tidal-wave caused by the
Java earthquake, was propagated to
the Pacific coast of South America
At Talcahuano, Chilli, the ocean rose
Aug. 2S, two feet above high water
mark, and the day after earthquakes
We're felt in San Salvador, Colombia.
and Ecuador. Alarming detonations
about the same time were heard in all
the towns of the Bogota plateau, while
at Manabi, Ecuador, troops were turn
ed out ready to meet the supposed
enemy. This record will enable Seis-
biologists to ascertain the extent of
the disturbances caused by the Java
earthquake. Almost simultaneously
With the Andean carth-ShockS and the
Chilial tldal-wave the ocean rose ON
the California coast as reported by
Prof. Davidson Aug %. In the West
Indies an extraordinary tide rose in
the harbor of st. Thomas at : 80 D. m,
Aug q. As the tides at St Thomas
seldom go above twelve inches, ans
that of Aug. q, rose three and one
half feet, and was followed the 30th
by a heavy earthquake shock, there
can be but little doubt that this dis
turbance was the result of the terrible
commotlon in the. Sunda Straits. If
to the same agency be attributed the
destructive tidal-wave, which visited
our Jersey coast Aus. IS and %, it
would seem that the agitation extend
ed to all the oceanic area around the
globe, forty degrees on both sides of
the CuuatOr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
4 DEA D-HEAD DOG.
\ Wonderful Wise Dog Which Rides
Along on Railroad Trains.
Denver News.

Stories true and false about dogs of
supercanine wisdom are by no means
lacking but a true one which takes
the lead in this class remains to be
published. The tale is that of dog
belonging to a man named Thompson
who runs rifle target at the races.
The dog was shown to a News reporter
on a Circle train last night, and his
story was told by his owner and
vouched for by the Circle railway
employs. The dog is fifteen months
old, is part Newfoundland and part
shepherd dog. His youthful wisdom
attacted to him many friends, and
when his life was threatened last sum
mer a subscription was taken up and
his license paid. He was a vagrant
dog at the time. with headquarters at
Rocky Hutfsmith's, but became at
tached to Thompson, who had been
mainly instrumental in taking up
the subscription. He ref rmed, as it
were, and took up his residence at
the house of Thompson. Thompson
ran the target shooting at Jewell park.
The dog used to accompany him to
the park mornings from the city on
the Circle train The dog quickly
learned. however, that he could make
the trip alone, and being still of
rather wandering nature, he would
sometime return to Thompson's house
after the latter had gone to the park.
He would go down to the Curtis street
depot of the Circle road and wait for
train. This he would take with as
much unconcern as though he had
paid his fair, and would ride to the
park. where he would engage in
search for his master If unSuccess-
full he would return and take another
train for the city. This he had done
at least fifty times during the sum
mer. On the Circle train he has come
to be looked upon as one of the work
ing force, and is allowed free passage.
He is a sober, quiet. thoughtful look
ing dog, and as he leans out on the
step to take look ahead TO see that
all is clear, he seems weighted with
responsibility.
The conductor of the train is au-
thority for the statement that on one
occasion, when the train was APP
preaching a drove of cattle, the dog
became greatly excited, barked loud
ly, and, standing on his hind legs,
placed his paws upon the brake as
though trying to apply it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02

robbery, and that the chief of police
of Kansas City knew the names of all
the participants, as each gave the
others away In order to secure immu
nifty from justice. In regard to the
Mortified Bank robbery in this state,
Cole said quietly that he was there
He would say nothing about Frank
and JESSE James, whether they were
or not. He thinks Frank may have
told Liddell great deal more than
what is published, for the sake of the
impression which would result In
speaking of the James brothers. Cole
said that there was just as much diff
ference between Frank and Jesse as
one could imagine, and that the for
mer would bear acquaintance, while
the latter would not Frank would
gladly have settled down and led a
different life if he had been allowed
to do SO. Cole says Frank James was
always quiet and gentlemanIy, while
Jesse was inclined to be quarrelsome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
An Elephant Whipped by Man.

Charlotte Observer.
One of the cases before the Mayor
the other morning was that of Rufus
Reed (colored). who was charged with
an affray with Sells little elephant,
and the facts brought out proved that
the man whipped the elephant.
Reed, who is tall, muscular man,
had been giving the elephant few
apples, handing it all except one
which he put in his vest pocket.
While his attention was turned, the
elephant reached out his trunk and
getting hold of Rufus pocket, tried
to pull the apple out, tearing the vest
nearly off before his attention was
turned to the elephants prank.
Selling the elephants trunk (snoot,
Reed called it,, he tried to wrench his
vest and the apple away from it, but
the elephant drew its trunk from his
hands and swinging it around, gave
him a terrible blow on the side of the
head. Reed drew back and felled the
elephant to the ground with a blow
from his fist, delivered over the eye.
The elephants keeper then attacked
Reed and he knocked him down. In
the meantime the elephant had re
gained It's legs and gave Reed anoth-
er blow over the head. Reed was
now thoroughly exasperated and,
actually knocked the elephant over
on its back, and then left the tent.
AS the elephant had left the city and
could not appear in court, the Mayor
took Reeds statement and let him off
lightly, feeling that the elephant de
served floggng.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
Sarah Bernhardt Sued.
Paris Cor. New Orleans Picayune.

Give a handkerchief full of tears. to
maker has sued her, and for such
paltry sum of money-S247,0 2. That
genius should be obliged to grove to
such insignificant particulars md take
account of such vile dross aud III such
infnitesmal quantities. The times
are out of joint. Sue? do you think the
knave's impudence went no further?
He actually carried suit to judgment,
got out writ of execution tieritfacias,
levied on all her property, was about
to have it all sold pictures giveA by
artists, an antique curule chair cher
favorite seat, sedan chair, and lots
of other costly objects-sold by auc-
ton as ifthey were the vulgar, pro
perty of a deceased junk-dealer, when
she enjoined the sale, paid cash
down 500, and promised to pay
monthly for the two months $12 o..
Sarah is hard at work-that is, as
she works hard, which is by fits and
starts-on her memoirs. She has in
hand play, TOO, an autobio-
graphy, which IS said to be full of
life, dramatic incidents, bold senes,
and sure of great success if she can
persuade Sardou or Dumas to rewrite.
Her confdants tell us the day when
this play is to be brought out is not
far distant She continues to draw
large audiences to Porte St Martin,
except to her day performances. She
has put up prices very high, which
keeps many people from her theater,
and experienced folks say will prevent
her from having any very long sue
cess with any pieces, for shallow
purses make plays successes, shallow,
purses being many.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
CRAzED BY THE TELEPHONE HUM.
\ Prisoner EIectrifies COurt-ROom
by ,Phcning to the Devil.
n. y. Morning Journa

A short, stout man, with an unnec-
Qssary development of the abdominal
region, stood in front of Justice Duffy,
in the Jefferson Market Police Court
yesterday morning. He was INSULT
GENTLY clothed, and was apparently
nearing the closing chapter of his lite.
His eyes were large and shone with an
eager, expectant light A small DO
liccman leaned on the bar, watching
him closely. The justice read the
complaint, which contained the
usual amount of verbiage and the fol-
lowing facts:
THAT James Cregan was i'll West
street at 5 a. m, acting in such a man
ner as to frighten pedestrians, and
when ordered to move on by the Off
Ger refused to do So"
"Why didn't you obey the otiicer?"
asked the justice"
''HarF!" said the prisoner, placing
his hand behind his ear and dropping
his chin on his breast THE devil
has been ringing me up" and then in
a coddling. coaxing tone he called:
"Hello. Hello-o,. Hello-o-o!!w
The clerks dropped their pens, the
prisoners at the rail stepped forward,
{ curt Officer Morse swallowed a half
chewed toothpick, while his honor,
realizing that the man before him was
unaccountable for his actions, said in
a voice whose usual grutfness was sub
dued by pity:
Have you a telephone communi
cation with his satanic majesty"
The prisoner raised his head as if to
cnjoin silence, and a moment later
muttered an impatient ejaculation:
Curses on it, he said, Il can't UNI
derstand what it is he says, there is a
confused murmur of sounds III my
ear"
After second of apparently deep
thought, he continued in worried
tone:
"I'm not anxious TO hear what he
says, but there is a power compels me
to, and l am obliged to listen whether
| will or not"
The justice scratched on the back of
the complaint &c. c. C. C. c." meaning
committed to the care of the commits
sioners of charities and correction, and
handed 1t to the officer, who laid his
band on the prisoners shoulder.
Come this way, he said.
The man started as if from a trance
and then asked:
There will be no connection with
the lower regions where you take
me-"
So, no, said the officer The poor
fellow left the stand and as he reach
ed the door leading into the prison he
stopped and called: Hello! Hello-o..
Hello-o-o,u
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
OUR COOKERY BOOK.
PalaiabIe Dishes Easily Made by the
Handy Housewife.

A little celery added tosoup gives it
good flavor
Boiled sweet potatoes taste much
better if put in a hot oven ten minutes
before serving.
Buckw heat cakes taste better if a
spoonful of sugar and an egg are added
to the batter.
A pound of raisins is an excellent
addition to a bread-pudding. The
bread should be first toasted and then
finely grated.
Soda biscuit should never be worked.
Mix as quickly as possible, mould into
form and put in hot oven. If worked
they will be heavy.
Vegetable soup should be cooked
thoroughly, then let cool in the pot
and all the grease SKINNED off. Put
on the fire again and when hot serve.
The vegetables should be cut very
fine.
To cook cabbage with milk, boil
until tender in clear water, drain, then
set aside until perfectly cold. Chop
fine and add two beaten eggs, teaspoon
full of butter and half cup of rich
cream or milk; mix well and bake in
a deep buttered dish. This Is a very
palatable dish and is a fa~orite with
many who cannot eat cabbage cooked
IN that common way.
Small macaroni cooked with toma-
toes, with little grated cheese, is a
dainty dish for dinner. First boil the
macaroni and when tender, drain off
the water and remove to an earthen
or tin dish Make layer of macaroni,
sprinkle little salt. very little
stewed tomatoes, and spoonful of
grated cheese, and SO on until the
dish is full; cover with cheese and put
in hot oven for ten or fifteen minutes.
Serve hot.
To make excel el.t soft gingerbread
take one cup of sugar, one cup of but
ter, one cup of New Orleans molasses,
one cup of sour milk, pinch of GIN
namon, two eggs and about five cups
of flour, enough to make a thick bat
ter. Mix the molasses, sugar and but
ter to cream and place on the fire
until warm; beat the eggs thoroughly,
add the milk to the warmed mixture,
then the eggs and lastly the flour.
Deat hard for ten minutes, and then
bake in a shallow tin.
Potato cake is easy to make and very
nice. Take the mashed potatoes left
from dinner and remove all Jumps
soften with little milk, one egg, a
pinch of salt, and spoonful of sugar
mix in enough sifted flour to make a
dough, and then make into cake to
fit round griddle, and about an inch
or more thick. Dust with flour only,
and place on the griddle over rather
slow fire; turn often, and when half
done cut ia triangles from the centre,
These cakes are to be eaten hot with
butter. They are very healthful, as
they contain no soda.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
Cole Younger OH Frank James.
St Paul Special

Cole Younger, one of the three
brothers now serving life sentence
in Minnesota penitentiary for COM
plicity in the Mortified Bank rob
berry. and old-time members of the
James Younger gang of robbers, was
shown the confession of Dick Liddell,
used rs testimony in the trial of
Frank James. He said The thinks
what Liddell says about Frank James
is lie" Cole then went on the mem
orandum of robberies which Liddell
alleges Frank James told him about,
and says regarding the Russellville
Bank robbery in March, 1868, that
Frank James was at that time on the
Nelany Plains, California, herding
cattle. to his positive knowledge. and
that Detective Bly, told him that Jesse
was not at the robbery" Cole had
nothing whatever to do with it, and
know. nothing about the Others
named. al Shepherd and Arthur
Mccoy, implicated in the Kansas City
Playground robbery, had been dead
five years. He continued: The
Garris Place stage robbery know
nothing about. Bill Greenwood. who
is implicated in the Gad's Hill rob
berry, was never engaged in that line
of business at all Cole skipped the
killings of Detectives Wicher and
Harmer, as he knew nothing about
them. and said that Frank James had
nothing to do with the Muncie train
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
4 Foolish Undertaking.
Sacramento Union

Two wheelbarr9w tramps, Guerrero
and Fedemeyer, started on a silly pill
grimage from San Francisco to New
York, last Sunday, and arrived here
yesterday. They leave to-day for the
east. They trundle wheelborrows and
pretend to be walking and wheeling
for wager of $4,000 Whosoever is
foolish enough to put up money on
such a valueless contest between two
men who are able to earn a living at
deceat labor, should be referred to the
old proverb, "A fool and his money
are soon parted" These wheelbarrow-
ers, who are openly vagabondizing
through the country, sell photographs
OF themselves to such gullable indivi-
duals as are iudiscreet enough to buy
pictures of two insignificant pedes-
TRANS. Their tramp will prove moth
ing, will add nothing 70 the sum of
human happiness, nor will it be of
any usefulness to humanity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
Iowa County Democrat
MY COUNTRY COUSIN.

With fair complexion, wathet eyes,
With lips as red as any rose,
With such an air of frank surprise,
And TennySon's ''tip-tilted'' nose;
With bird-lile music in each tone,
And hair most bewhching brown,
In short, with charms she boasts alone,
Ny country cousin comes town,
She likes the season. she declares,
As once liked II long age,
Though she encounters endless sfareS
From langIIid loungers in the Row.
She's always fresh for ball or rout,
Though maiden aunts severely frown;
tr0w it's but 20 Cad about
Ny country cousin comes to town
shccries academy It's mine
The task 10 take her: quite brute
She thinks me if draw the line
At visiting the Institute,
And Grosvcnor on the srlf-samc day;
And 30 ! win the martyr crown;
'Tis Just to 90 on in this way
Ny country cousin comes TO town.
Shs loves the ancient London sights,
The tower Tussaud' = and Monday Pops,
The thcaters fill up her nights,
The mornings She viii spend in shops.
We 20 to Greenwich whore we dine.
or 10 Richmond drive her down;
For such euiuymcnts, oplnc
II y country cousin comes 10 town.
wait upon her night and morn,
Like some poor Bobby on his beat;
earn alternate praise and scorn,
carry parcels IN the street
J know of all illlI-rd men.
That IN Why, what q charming gown
I'm not 4u very wretchcd when
NJ country cousin comes To town.
-TrEcH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Mr.. H. L. sopEE principal OF the High school AT Po
quonock Conn., says in relation to a matter which has
given him much anxiety and pain: My wife and
have both used Hunts Remedy and find It really
p.rior article. \ year or ago my kidneys became
weak and sluggish owing to strain. and find
ing relic: ia Hunts Remedy continued its use until I
lad used four bottles. when became well Since ny
cure have suggested lis great number ~ peo-
Pr WHO know have been benefited by using It," And
10 sabslantiate this statement, Mr. II. 5 CLARE asss
rant superintendent Of High School says; II can
certify to the value Of IEn;'s Remedy, having re
wed great benefit from is usc, Ms troubles COM
s-nccd twelve years ago, when ny kidneys became n;
fctcd with inflammation Of the passages, but the s-
Is use Of 50 valuable medicine arrested the disease
can now checrfuily recommend 1t to all So" ing as l
gas"
MAY ST. Iss3.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
AGED HUNTERS.
Exploits of Two Octogenarians a
Fight with a Bear.
Jackson, Pa. Banner

D. w Nichols and another aged and
mighty hunter, VIM. Langdon, start
ed to-day for their lodge in the woods
of Forest county Langdon is so years
of age, and while somewhat deaf has
steady eye and calm nerve that
never fails to bring down the game
covered. This aged couple have made
it practice to take up their home in
a lodge IN the woods every year dur
ing the past fifty years, and they have
killed more wild animals than any
other couple in this section of the
state. The stories of their exciting
adventures as they relate them, would
fill volumes. On one occasion hve
years ago, Langdon, then aged rs, shot
and wounded a huge black bear. The
maddened animal turned upon the
hunter and a desperate battle ensued.
Langdon dubbed his trusty rifle and
felled bruin, who in turn viii sweep
of his paw wrenched the weapon from
Langdou's hands. Drawing his knife
he succeeded in sending it into the an
imars side just as he was being en-
braced by the bears powerful arms.
The steel reached vital spot and
bruin fell dead. Before the oil and
lumber men invaded the forests of
Warren and Mexican there were
wolves, panthers, wild cats, deer and
bear in great numbers. The panthers
and wild cats have almost disappeared
and what are left are on the defensive
only, although the wild cats visit the
hunters lodges at night to steal their
meat The bears are still plenty but
are hard to overtake, as they lead off
for the first windfall, into which it is
impossible to follow. Nichols and
Langdon report that the forests of
Mexican and Warren are full of deer,
aud under the present stringent game
laws are multiplying rather than be-
coming scarce, and court civilization
| to such an extent that they stand
around in groups at night within gun
shot, gazing curiously at the gasIight
of the wild cat and wells scattered
around on the front
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
A yiliainoHs Plot.
saadusky Paper.

One of the most outr4ges plots ever
conceived to extort none. from man
by stealing his caild and hiding it for
ransom. or by placing him In fear of
personal violence, his just been I'M
earthed here. On the 10th inst. DR..
George 4. Gorden, one of the leading
physicians OF this city, was asked by
telephone to call upon patient in the
suburbs. The Doctor drove at once to
the house and was politely ushed IN
BIZ a man in his shirtsIeeves The
door was quickly closed, and the man
instantly seized the Doctor by the
throat. and held a billy above his
head. demanding his money The
doctor only had so ebout him and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
How English Ladies Drive.
London World

An accident happened last week in
which dog-cart, driven by lady. a
private carriage, and a fly were ID col
lision. Mo- need be astonished at
this or any other carriage accident
which may happen in Brighton. In
the first place, the fact that women
have taken to driving. IS Ia itself pro-
life of danger They seldom have
any strength; they never have any
discretion. Their great object IS to al
tract attention, and 70 do this they
rattle on in the most reckless man-
ner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02

The October vote in Ohio was the
largest ever cast in that State except
in a Presidential year. The total vote
footS up 72l, 4e4, which is nearly co.
Oo0 more than .he vote of last year,
when the Democrats carried the State
by $4,000. Hoadley now has $50. 9S5
TO Hancock'S Sl0, S2l in 1880, and
Foraker has S47 ,06i. to Garfield's So,
o4S. The Republicans lost about IS
coo, and the Democrats gained 10. 600
as compared with the vote of 1881.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
Cheap and Effective.

Its poor cyclone that can't blow
somebody some good. " said the com
mercial traveller. You remember
that 'funneI-shaped cloud that made
kindling wood of Rochester, Mimi. Z
Well, had customer up there, who
had a little store and a pretty wife.
He didn't make much money in his
store. and he DIDN'T have any peace
in his house. He and his wife quar-
relied as often as they saw each other.
Finally they decided to seperate, aud
in the first amicable conversation they
had enjoyed for some years it was
agreed that he should give her 81. 600
and she would 60 away and would
trouble him no more forever. OF
course he didn't have the money and
he went to Chicago to get it. He mort
gagged his stock to Chicago money
lender. and was about to start home
with the 81, 600 in his pocket when
that cyclone struck his home. The
first intimation he had of it came IN
a telegram which told him not 10 mail
the money as his wife had been killed
The divorce had been secured more
promptly. cheaply. and absolutely
than he had expected
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
At the Stamp Window.


Detroit Free Press
"Has postage been reduced to two
cents"
Yes n.
For letters?''
'Yes'm."
Then 2-cent stamp will actually
carry letter.
1T will
And there is no need of putting on
8 cents2'
Not a bit"
do you know Mrs. Blank
Nom"
She says it's 2 cents in the city,"
1T is cents anywhere in the coun-
try
husband in Chicago with q 2-cent
stamp on it, and he never got it. "
Il can't help that, mann.
"Then cents is enough"
Plenty"
And her husband probably got the
letter and didn't answer it,"
Probably"
well, I'll take a 2-cent stamp; but
if there is any doubt about the matter
Id as soon pay more. 1t will go, will
it11
"Yes'm."
$50 right out today
~ eS'm. "
well, 1 hope so. for it is very
important letter You know Mrs.
D.. who used to live ON -
street,
Nom"
well. it's for her. She lives in
Buffalo, now. She asked me for the
best way to pickle mixed -"
The woman had TO stand aside for
two or three minutes. but as soon as
the window was clear she returned to
say:
I've got the stamp on.
''Yes'm.
Two cents.
Il see.
And it'll go.''
1T Will +"
IF it don't -
And she probably didn't sleep a
wink last night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02

Mrs. Frances lIodgson Burnett says
that the first word baby utters is
"agoo" That very subject has re
Gently been discussed by many moth
ers, and despite Mrs Burnctt's die
tum, the decision is that the first word
New York baby uttcrs is "gitlager."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-02
'77''7i'7l7l7--l'---'-'--
Artificial Limbs.

The wellknewn manufacturer OF Artif,iel
Limbs, Robert Bay Of i6s Wisconsin street, MI.
wau6ee, Wis. has the reputation Of turning osi1
the very best work in his line In addition Is ar
uflcial limbs, which Mr. Raty manufactures him
SELF he also keeps the larseSt and finest assort.
ment in the state of trSScS belts elastic hosiery!
etc. Parties needing such goods should write for
MIR. BAYS catalogue.