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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
Fortunes in small Things.
Scientific American.

Some investigating person has fur
nished the New York Times with
brief list of patents on small things
which in many Instances have proved
great mines of wealth to the lucky dis
coverer. The list might be extended
to much larger number, but we only
state those given in the Times. Among
these trifles is the favorite toy-the
"return ball'-a wooden ball with an
elastic string attached, selling for ten
cents each, but yielding to its patentee
an income equal to $4,000 year.
The rubber tip on the end of lead pen
clls affords the owner Of the royalty an
independent fortune. The inventor of
the gummed newspaper wrapper is
also rich man. The gimlet-pointed
screw has evolved more wealth than
most silver mines, and the man who
first thought of putting copper tips to
Children's shoes is as well off as if his
father had left him $4,000, 900 in United
States bonds. Although roller skates
are not so much used in countries
where ice is abundant, in South Ameri-
ca, especially in Brazil, they are very
highly esteemed, and have yielded over
$1.000,000 to their inventor. But he
had to spend fully 1925, 600 in England
alone fighting infriDgements. The
dancing jim Crow" toy, provides
an annual income of $4,000 to its in
ventor, and the common needle
threader is worth $4,000 year to the
mau who thought of it. The "drive
well" was an idea of Col Green, whose
troops. during the war, were in want of
water. He conceived the notion of
driving Il two-;nch tube INTO the ground
until water was reached, and then at
taching pump. This simple contriv-
ance was patented after the war, and
the tens of thousands of farmers VINO
have adopted it have been obliged to
pay him a royalty, moderate esti-
mate of which is placed at 100000.
The spring window shade yields an in
come of 100000 year; the stylo-
graphic pen also brings in 100000
yearly; the marking pen fol shading
in different colors, 100000; rubber
stamps the same. A very large for
tune has been reaped by western
miner, who, ten years since, invented
a metal rivet or eyelet at each end of
the mouth of coat and pants pockets
to resist the strain caused by the
carriage of pieces of ore and heavy
tools.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

and of paying count to his weakest
point, there would seem to be no spe-
cial resson for referring at sill to his
private stable" III Vanderbilt would
tell the public something about his
street-car horses and his drivers and
conductors, and the starvation wages
on which they are supposed to exist,
the length of time which they are COM
PEELED to devote to his interests, the
utter recklessness and carelessness dis
played by the management of that
great corporation, the public would
hear with amazement and horror
Nea0 York Correspondence Philadelphia
Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
A SAD DESCENT.
The Mysterious Disappearance of q
Ionns Lady Of New York Her Re-
mAraRfnl End

The Mysterious Disappearance OF n
Ionns Lady Of New York Her Re-
morsefuI End.
The New York correspondent of the
Baltimore American tells this story of
a sad descent: Fifteen years ago the
daughter of a rich and prosperous
man, living in fine style on Fifth aven-
ue, went out in a carriage, ostensibly
on a shopping expedition. At Stew
arts store she left the carriage, and her
coachman waited for over two hours,
until finally, becoming anxious, he
made inquiries. The yonng lady had
disappeared, and though a great deal of
money was spent and much effort made
to discover her, there was no trace.
Ten years passed, and the detective
who had worked on the case very
faithfully and anxiously lose by de-
grees to the rank of police captain.
Ore cold night, just after Christmas,
four or five OF his officers entered the
station with eight or ten intoxicated
women in their custody. One or two
were crying over their arrest aud the
prospect OF prison; others were
fierce in their oaths at the interference
of the police with their orgie, while
others again we're sulky. Standing a
little apart from the group of prisoners
the captain noticed 9 tall woman of
about so, and he saw that she had
once heen beautiful, though now her
face was dis6gured by brcise on the
cheek and black welt under one eye.
There was, however, an air of refine.
ment about the woman that attracted
the police captain, and he eyed her
curiously while the sergeant recorded
the names of the prisoners. Suddenly
the woman beckoned to him. "Cap-
tain do you know me?" was her ques-
ton. No" Didn't you once try to
find Miss Grace -?" Eyes" "WeI,
I'm her. 1 ran away just out of pure
deviltry. and I've had my full share of
it." "Good heavensl Why did you
do it?' sob, don't know. The po-
ton came into my head and l obeyed
the impulse" "And where have you
been all this timer Right here in
the ward, under your nose. You never
suspected me, though l saw you often
enough" "Aud have you not repent
ed of the step?" "Repentedw and the
word thrilled in the captains ear like
the wall of a lost soul. "Repented! Oh,
God, yes! But it was too late" cts
never too late" Eyes it is. But it's
not too late to die" And before the
captain could prevent she had drawn
small pistol and shot herself. The
poor creature lived for two days, and
when she died it was in the arms of her
father. The mother had died fe y
wears before @ grief.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
A RED-HOT CHRISTMAS.
How an American Passed the Christ
mas OF 1851 in the Australian Bush.

mas OF 1851 in the Australian Bush.
From Letter in the Brooklyn Eagle.
The people of Australia do not quite
forget that it is Christmas time even
under the blazing sun of Capricorn, but
their epjoyments partake little more
of the al fresco order than they are
wont to do at this season either in
England or the United States. When
in Australia 1 happened to be staying
for some lime On the tropical line, and
for the benefit of the uninitated may
mention that on Christmas day at
twelve O'clock l looked up kitchen
chimney and saw the sun looking down
INFO it. This was a vertical sun with a
vengence and the heat was in due pro-
portion TO the directness of his rays.
With nothing on but shirt and
hat we mounted barebacked steeds and
took them out to sea. They did not
half like it and there was great snort
ing and plunging as the high surf came
rolling in; but fall was of no conse-
quence in the water and so we forced
them 70 swim till only their heads
were visible and we were half sub
merged The only real danger was
from sharks and one ugly looking fell
low showed his back fin within very
few yards of me, but luckily he was not
quite game enough to attack horse
aud his rider. This salt bath made
the horses very sleek and spirited and
we has some splendid gallops over the
sand and up the hills, driving the kan
garoos from their cover and pursuing
them as they fled away with long swift
bounds. There were some craggy
islands near us, to which we sailed, and
where on landing, we had huge feast
of oysters, gathered fresh from the
rocks.
Our holiday closed with long, swell
tering ride home, under a vertical sun,
with the thermometer at one hundred
degrees in the shade. In Australia
this great heat does not hurt you
much, if you are careful to protect
your head and neck from the suns
rays, AS I lay at night in my tent, on
the hard, dry ground, | could not help
picturiug the friends at home, buried
in blankets aud elder downs or roast
ing before glowing fires or generous
stoves, but probably most of them
would prefer the old fashioned English
ard American christmas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
Iowa County Democrat.
THE SHADOW THE WORKING
MAN.

BY EUGENE C. FISK.
Behold yon swiftly flying boat!
In conscious might it steams along;
With graceful lines and powerful frame,
It proudly bears its living throng.
To distant lands il ploughs its way,
And to the many wealth doth BRING
Its tidings from the absent friends
Are welcome as the smiling spring.
You see it cleave the restless wave,
And know old oceans space twill spani
But, cast DER all can you behold
Sea, on the locomotive rush
With headIong spead DER iron road,
Like living, breathing monster, whom
Some unseen powers onward goad,
Throu yh cities, towns, snd shady dells,
Der gureling streams and woodland glades
1t speeds you on with clang and roar
Az. meath mountains gloomy shades,
With case it quickly bears a'ong
Pilgrims of every tribe and clan;
But DER each feeting view dost see
The shadow of the wording man!
Come, gaze upon this mighty pile,
The spire Of which in clOudland dwells;
Kissed by the sinking suns last ray,
As gently chime the distant BELLS
Come view its grandly massive walls,
It's pillars, halls, and arches true,
Which are so neatly. deity wrought,
Without one flaw to meet the view.
Ger all this blended strength and grace,
Az round zephyrs gently fan,
Can you not see in outline bold,
The shadow Of the workingman!
60 seek the lofty mountain height,
And there behold the glowing Fcene--
The forest, field and waving grain,
The ripping lakes, the meadows green;
Each beauty of the prospect view.
All thronged with busy, useful life,
Where once the gloomy wilds were seen.
Where savage reyels once were rife.
60. look upon all earths broak face,
Replete with art and natures PLAN
And there, in bold relief you'll see
The shadow OF the workingmsn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
OKLAHOMA PAYNE.
Personal Traits of a Man who Has
Given the Government Much TrOu-

thC
BILE.
Among the early settlers of the great
Arkansas valley none hold to day
higher place in public esteem than
Capt. d. l.. Payne, frontiersman, scout,
Indian fighter, ranchman, Oklahoma
boomer, odd Ox-heart," as he is famil-
iarly called by his friends. Payne was
the first settler in Payne township.
Sedgwick county, Kansas in the fall of
1870, since which time this place has
been Payne's home and voting place.
Payne started his ralch in 1870, and
'Payne's ranch" at once became the
home of every starved emigrant that
sought this portion of the state. There
Payne fed and clothed them, gave them
whisky or ammunition, or anything else
that he had, and always without money
or price. A shake of the hand and
GOD bless you old coy" was the part
ing word to his guest. Of course this
ge neral distribution of his stores could
NOT last. He sold all he had to keep
his credit good, among other things q
fine farm in Doniphan county, Kansas.
Oidtimers Will always keep his good
deeds IN mind. His charity was IN
bounded.
His house was known to all the vagrdnt train
He child their wanderings, but relieved their pain
The long-remembered beggar was his guest,
Whose beard, descending, swept his aged breast
Capt. Pane is now so years of age, six
feet tall, broad shouldered and we'll
formed. Few men in the west have
SO general an acquaintance with public
men, or are better judges of human
nature, and his stock of general infor-
nation is unbounded. Few marksmen
in the union are his equal with the
rifle, and his personal courage has
never been questioned. Like all truly
brave men Capt, Payne is extremely po-
lite, courteous under all circumstances,
and generous to fault
Payne has represented Doniphan
and Sedgwick counties in the legislature
of Kansas. For the past five years
Payne has endeavored to open the Ok
lahoma lands in the Indian Territory
to white settlement. To accomplish
this aim Payne has labored incessently,
several times driven out of the public
lands by United States troops. Payne
now returns to the task as urbine as
SOuASSOuSI - uClS1 d5 Vi
Thoroughly conversant with every foot
Of the Oklahoma country, its settle
ment by the whites has become a
mania with him. Ga Feb. 1, 1888, Capt.
Payne with his Oklahoma colony, rein
forced with colonies from Kansas City
and other points will move upon the
coded lands. They may fail again, but
their ultimate success is certain. The
opening of the entire Indian Territory
to white settlement is only question
of time. When this is accom- plished,
and the Indian Territory, now a stumb-
ling block to commerce, shall have
grown into an empire, and taken her
place among the states and territories
CT the union. for his years of patient,
unremitting toll, history will award to
Payne, the scout of the Cinaron, a
well-deserved place side nv side with
the great Pathfnder.-W Wichita Cor.
Kansas City Times,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Mr.. Blaine did not relish s visit
made by reporter of the Washington
Republican on Wednesday. He said TO
the reporter: "The Republican repre-
SCENTS a very low order and grade OF Re
pubIicanism. Its tone is low. /. lacks
something of the vulgaf brutality, but
it is more of the polrroon- than when
George Gorham WAS it, editor. If you
publish an interview with me use that.
And. By the way, give my regards TO
Mr.. Hatton and SIR. Chandler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
Neuraigia.

This is disease of the nerves caused, in most
cases, by deficiency of iron in the blood. One
of the Oldest ana best remedies for neuralgia is
iron. Moral: Aliens Iron Tonic Bitrers' sup
plies iron to the blood invigerates the liver aids
digestion and the assimilation of food and puri-
FEES tones strengthens and fortfes the whole
system. Many severe cases of neursl gia have
been cured by this soverei gn medicine. Prepared
only by j, P. Allen, Druggist and Manufactur-
ing Pharmacist, st. Paul, MINI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

%DR. S. 3. BRITAIN says: "As a rule physi
clans do not. by their professional methods build
up the female constitution, while they seldom
cure the diseases to which it is always liable in
our variable climate and under our imperfect
civilization. Special remedies are often required
to restore organic harmony and strengthen the
enfeebled powers of womanhocd; and tor most
of these indebted to persons outside the
medical profession. Among the very best oil these
remedies l assign promment place to Mrs. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

This triumph she was used 10, and
gloried in; though usually she had been
better on her guard, and had stopped
the deluded one before this stage was
reached.
81 am sorry, Mr.. Herlestone, you
have said such things" she replied; II
thought you were above romance.
That is partly why trusted you. You
seemed $50 sensible"
cit must surely be sign of that to
admire and to love"
"Pray don't, Mr., Herlestone. 1t is
all mistake, assure you."
"a mistake that you can ever care
for me"
eyes, certainly"
There was levity about the a.sur-
ance that stung the young man well
nigh into madness.
He had heard runners Of the girls
heartlesnes, and had paid no heed,
treating them as idle scandal born Of
envy.
Now he could believe.
The very reality of his own love re-
vealed the hollowness of this maiden's
smiles.
sit is also an error that encouraged
me to think differently" he asked ;
"that you accepted my adyances?"
"It is your own fault; you did as you
pleased. But you are forgetting your
self now, Mr.. Herlestone."
81 admit 1t, and l apologize, Miss
Carfit,1 he replied bitterly. at was
truly my own fault that did not IN
derstand. / do now. You will let me
see you back to the party?"
The return walk was whiled away by
very restrained conversation, and
both were glad when it was over.
A strange silence descended upon
Ada Gait for the rest of the afternoon.
Even the mirth of her other cour-
tiers faild to do more than to galvan-
ize her into an outward semblance of
interest and good humor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
The Conductor.

Winons MIMI, November q, 1879.
had been suffering with severe cold for sew
ersl days, and was so hoarse I could not speak
above whisper. November 10th I met one of
a bottle of White Wine Of Tar Syrup, and one
hour after taking the frst dose my hoarseness
commenced TO leave me. In tweuty-tour 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 4. Il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
Riches in Hop Farming

At the present prices. ten acres in Hops will
bring more money than FIVE hundred acres 10 any
other farming; and, if there is consumer or
dealer who thinks the prize Of Hop Bitters high,
mber thas Hops worth sL25 per ID. and
the quantity and quality of Hops in Hop Bitters
and the price remains TIE came as formerly
Don't buy or use worthless stuff or limitations be-
cause the price is Iess
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

hssaess tretful, crying children are suffering
TKETHING SYRUP, which is useful not only
for all the disorders Of teething infants but cures
coughs, colds, Group, sore throat, colo and
cramps Of older children, and should be kept in
every house for emergencies. Try it, only IS
cents. Sold by sill druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Dr. Piercs's Pellets, or sugar-coated granulss
the ori .inal Little Liver Pills." beware of
imitatiens) = cure sick and bilious headache
cleanse the stomach and bowels and purify the
blood. To get genuine, see DIR. Pierce's sigma
ture and portrait on Government stamp. IS
cents per vial, by druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

The Western School of Telegraphy, JanesTiile,
Wisconsin. whose advertisement has appeared in
our columns for the past two years, and which is
the largest institution Of the kind 10 the world,
viii during the coming year give readers
fuller information in regard to its progress by
publishing from time to time. letters from its
graduates and also from railroad and telegraph
superintendents endorsing it. Th@se letters can
not, but be Of great interest to our young men
readers who are contemplating embarking in a
profession. This institution has been il opera
ton for ten years and has nearly 1890 graduates
employed as telegraph operators Write for
their circulars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
COaYALE.CENr PERSONS.

When one has been sick for long time with
some low fever, such as typhoid malarial, it is
with a gladstone feeling he leaves his bed and
finds himself growing better. But oh, how very
weak he feels! In such cases a good strengthen
ing tonic like DIR. Guysott's Yellow Dock and
Sarsapariila will help matters greatly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
INKS. GRTNDY

And Everybody Else Says That
which Nobody Cam Deny
Neurslgic and Nervous Headaches removed by
DR.. Benson's Celery Pills.
Rumors Ser.fula, Ulcers, vanish before DR..
fensOn's Skin Cure Highly recommended.
Oh. my headache Remove the cause by DR..
Bensgnis Celery and Chzmomiie Pills.
DID You KSovl Sick headache, distressing
rlalady cured By DR.. Benson's Celery ana Cham
emile Pills
Tender itehings IN any part of the body cured
by DIR. Bensons Skin Cure The best.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Parson Massey, woo rebelled against
Senator Mahone's bossisn, has returned
10 Richmond from the country. 1t i
understood that he Is ready to serve
Representative elect Wise with notice
of contest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
Por.o..r n nrn only.

TIE yoLTarc BEIT Co., Marshall. Mich. VIII
send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro Vol:zic Beta
and Electric Appliances On trial for thirty days
70 men tyoung or odd uho are afflicted with nerF-
ga2rzntseing speedy and complete restoration Of
health and manly yisor. Addness - above n.
B.-So rak i incurred. - thirty days trial =
allowed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

*."Wise men say nothing in dangerous
times" Wise use nothing in dangerous diseases
but the best and most approved remedies. Thus
Kidney Wort is employed universally in cases of
diseased liver, kidney and bowels. 1t will cost
you but tribe to try it, and the result will be
most aelightful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Miss Alice S. Blaine, the eldest
daughter of ex Secretary Blaine, is to
be married in February, as rumor has
it, to Colonel John j. Coppinger, of the
army.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

headache, constipation, liver complaint, bilious
ness are cured by that mild cleansing remedy
which never produces pSin EILERTS DAY
LIGHT LIVER PILLS, only IS cents Sold hy
Drurrisks
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
SKINNY MEN.

The late Edward Clark, of the Singer
company, left $50, 900 to Williams col
lege.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

General Grant expects to pass most
Of the coming month in Washington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

An economical man will keep the leather of his
harness soft and phable which preserves it from
cracking or ripping. He always uses UNCLE
SANS HARNESS OIL. Sold by all Harness
Makers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

one-thiri of all who die in active ,n;aila ne,
are carried of by consumption. The most fire.
quent cause Is neglected cold. cough, hoarse-
ness, bronchial trouble or asthma all Of which
may be permanently cured by EILERTsS EN-
TRACT OF TAR AND WILD CHERRY. Sold
by ir,,yvis4s
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Wells Health Remover" restores health and yigor,
cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility. 81.
The Prince of Arisguwara left Wash
in gton yesterday lor San Francisco.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
For sale by oil druggists

Worms cause peevishness, .eyers, commissions
and frequently death. A pleasant, safe and GER
tain remedy is DR.. JACQUES GERMAN
WORM CAKES. Sold by all Druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Mrs Rose Hawthorne Lathrop wrote
the novel called "Transplanted Rose"
published anonymously short time
ago
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

farmers wealth depends OF the condition Of
his stock When seraggy and feeble they are
especially liable 70 dissemperz, feyers eoids ana
all diseases hieh destroy znimals- Ihonsands
Of dollars are szved annually BY that yzl1spi oaa
standby, UNCLE SANS co yDITI0N Pow
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Robert c. Winthrop is to be invited
to deliver the Grafton at the unwilling
Of the Washington monument in 1884.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

General II. H. Darlington, who is on
the retired list of the army, has gone
to Boston to live. He is writing a book
to be called BATTLES of the Bible"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

TAepsANps Of persons who are bald to-day
might have full heads of hair if they would only
um which is the only preparation ever discovered
that viii really do this.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Uy@ Millions of packages of the Diamond Dyes
have been sold without a single complaint.
Everywhere they are the favorite Dyes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

Sprains, bruises, stiff joints burns, scalds and
rheumatism are relieved BY Uncle Sans Nerve
nd Bone Liniment. Sold by all Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05

William MacLennan, Scotland
most noted bagpipe player" arrived at
New York by the Bolivia yesterday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-01-05
Mrs. E. F. MORGAN, New Castle Me

Colonel ]. D. Taylor, who probably
will succeed the late Representative
Updegraff, has been teacher, soldier,
lawyer, editor, farmer, manufacturer
and railway builder, and is only fifty
years cd.