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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
A True Tale.
Merchant Traveller

"And you will love me ever, and
be my protector, my husband, my
hero?"
Thus spoke a fair girl as the soft
shadows OF the cleaning fell about
her, and the handsome youth to
whom they were addressed respond
ed:
CAY, Marguerite, my own" and
with a dull, sickening thud the first
kiss of the lover settled on the lips of
the girl.
1t was the first settlement the
young man had made with anybody
for over year.
''Life will be such rose-tinted pic
ture to us in all the afterwhiles. she
continued after the far-away manner
of young woman looking at the
moon through the little end of an
opera glass.
Truly, dearest; yours truly" and
the joyous light of hope sprung into
his face as he made arrangements for
another dull thud
1t thudded.
"What, bliss" she murmered, wip-
ing her mouth on her sleeve, ''is
there in communion of congenial
spirits. What heaven in the knowl
edge that two beings exist only for
each other"
."Onlv for each other" he echoed.
Glow glorious to think that l shall
be ever to you a protector, loving
husband, whose highest joy will be to
make life beautiful to you, in helping
you by dividing every burden, every
care you may be called on to bear"
Another thud, followed by sacces
sive thuds.
These stars represent an interval of
ten years.
John Henry" said the wife, "do
you remember ten years ago this night
that we plighted our troth?'
Yes, angel mine"
And the old love is the same?'
"Quite SO, darling"
''And you remember how you told
me in the cleaning you would help
me by dividing my every burden, my
every care?"
Eyes, dearest"
"Well, John Henry, look at that
fire2'
Yes, love. It's 8 mighty bad, wet,
cold night out, but l only remember
that soft, sweet evening of the years
agone, and if you will go over to the
neighbours and borrow a bucket of
coal I'll put it on the fire for yoa.
I'm willing to divide, darling"
There was dull, sickening thud.
1t was the shovel.
John Henry carries his head in a
slinT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

spite of the bitter protestations of
John Rust.
Then the tribe wendell their way to
the west. and settled in their new
homes. but not in peace, for one dark
night Rust and four of his followers,
burning with hatred aud desire to re-
venge their sale to the paleface, enter
ed his hut, and in a manner
TOO HORRIBLE TO RELATE,
murdered John Ridge, the most
remarkable man their nation could
boast of.
And what became of his wife2" I
asked.
Not long after her death was re-
ported, but whether she took her own
life or was murdered we have never
been able to find out. a mystery has
always surrounded her last days, and
the usual answer is, She died among
the Indians. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
A FAMOUS TREE.
A Historical Old onIVoOd on the
Banks Ofibo Missouri.

About a month ago history was
published of a huge old cottonwood
tree, a landmark in Harlem, which
had stood on the Clay county side of
the river opposite the foot of Main
street since period when the memory
of that mysterious character, the
oldest inhabitant, runneth not to the
contrary.
In those days, when the great west
was an unsolved mystery, when Kan
sas City had never been dreamed of,
the old tree was landmark for wan
dering Indian traders, or adventurous
Spanish explorers on the treacherous
and muddy Missouri. The traditions
of u century had woven themselves
about the gnarled branches of the old
tree, and all Harlem turned out to
witness It's demise.
The tree was cut down May Z by
Capt GilkersOn and party of his
men. The gradual encroachment of
the river had undermined its roots,
and it was decided that it was not
safe to allow it to stand longer in that
situation.
Among the old traditions which
fingered about the tree was one to the
effect that large amount of treasure
had been buried under its roots. In
1871, when the old Santa Fe trial was,
the great artery of trade between the
Mexican country and the United
States, a train commanded by Capt.
Chavez, still remembered las trader
and explorer, was attacked by rob-
bers beyond the present site Of West
port, and over $500, 600 in gold and
silver bullion stolen and CARR ed
away. This treasure, tradition says,
was carried across the river and
buried underneath the roots of the
old cottonwood tree. The robbers
were pursued and killed, and with
them died the secret of the exact loca-
ton of the hidden treasure. The
ground was turned over for yards and
about the roots of the tree a few broad
pieces of yellow Mexican gold turned
up in the loose earth, but the main
body OF the treasure was never found.
Yesterday evening Capt. Gilkerson,
with n party of men, was ripping the
river where the old tree stood, when
suddenly quantity of Mexican silver
NCiAelS IDllSu Oub vi lHC UdHh anu
fell at their feet. The dollars are in
a good state of preservation, bearing
the stamp of the Mexican republic,
dated 1S4l, and were evidently quite
new when they were deposited in
their mysterious resting place. The
discovery caused great excitement in
Harlem, and the digging was con-
tlnued with great energy, but no trace
of the main body of the treasure could
be found. The search will be con-
tinued today, as it is now considered
that the whole treasure must be
buried in the Immediate vicinity.
The old tree was carried away,
piece by piece, by relic-hunters, and
no trace of it remains to mark the
spot where the treasure of the Chavez
train was buried
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

The evening was very calm and still,
and the twilight shadows were deep
ening fast. Was it the rustling of
the wind in the boughs overhead that
caught herr She listened.
tRistl l am here in the tree.
The words came in a distinct whis-
per from direct above her.
She stood and thought a single mo-
ment before replying. Then she said
you must get away from here at
once" in an eager whisper. Zone of
the men suspects something, and they
may at any moment make a search of
the place. ! am going into the house
a minute. Get down at once and 60
through the garden and across the
trail to spring that you will find
there. It's at the foot of big cotton
wood tree. Stay right there until l
come"
Then she went hurriedly to the
house. The three men were still sit
ting at the table and Sacramento felt
rather than saw that one of them still
regarded her suspiclously as she came
in. She did not speak to them at all,
but went directly through her kitchen
to her own room and in a moment
more came out, went about her work
in the kitchen and took up pail, APP
parently to go to the spring for wa
ter.
Ten minutes later, standing in the
shadow of the cottonwood, young
Somers heard step, and then Sacra-
mento, leading Bueno, all saddled
and bridled, appeared. He started
forward.
Hush" she said; ''they may come
out at any moment. Listen to what
1 say. Your life depends on it. You
must ride straight down the trail for a
quarter of mile. Then, close by
big cottonwood, Just like this, you will
strike a path to the left. Bueno will
know it, once you get him in it. 1t
will bring you, but half mile on, to
corduroy road that crosses the
swamp. The end of this corduroy has
got out of order, and there are some
logs laid Lead Bueno across and
then pull the logs away. If you do
that it will make trouble for those
who follow you Beyond the swamp
is big plain. Strike straight across
it, having the moon square on your
right-the moon will be up by that
time-and three hours riding will
bring you to the new railroad. After
that-God help you to get safe away"
Sacramento paused and put out her
hand. Can you remember?" she de-
manded.
81 can; but | can never forget"
Never mind that. Here take this.
1t is little money. You viii need
it. Now mount and ride-slowly
little way, and then for your life. p"
The young man still had hold of her
hand. The tears came into his eyes.
The next moment he was gore.
The next morning Sacramento told
her father the story and coaxed him
into forgiving her. And the follow
ing afternoon man brought Bueno
over from the railroad town, and then
she knew that the fugitive was safe.
Six weeks later lawyer from Santa
Barbara appeared with a letter from
Walter Somers. He was with his
friends in New York. He begged
Sacramento to accept, as gift of
gratitude, at least the amount of the
reward that had been offered.
And so it was that she went down
to San Francisco to school that win
ter, after all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Iowa County Democrat
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
UNMADE HAY.

We knew by the clouds to the eastward
II was going 10 rain that day, -.
And there was the whole Of the meadow lot
All spread with the fragrant nay
And the clouds grew darker and larger
As the wind the tree tops tossed,
And hard though was working,
1t seemed that the hay was lost.
Nv farm was a small and poor one,
And the hay crop was all ] had,
And could not afford 10 hire man,
For the times were duh and bad.
And matters were looking dreary
For me that summer day,
When heard a sweet voice behind me
Il will Eelp you get in the hay
Twas my ncighbor's daughter, Molly,
Who lived lust across the road,
And soft was the light in her down cast eyes
And the blush on her cheeks that glowcd.
gladly accepted the service
She offered in her friendly way,
And there by ny side that afternoon
She helped me gather the hay.
She was no fine lady feeble,
Though her arms were plump and Ehitet
And she rakes al day with me, row Tor ron,
TIL the fall Of the summer night
And then when we ceased our labors,
And the hay was stored away,
From the depth Of my heart ] thanked her
For her Kindness to me that day.
Aud took her home to her cottage,
But didn't pause 10 WOO.
And asked not her hand in marriage,
which ] know she thought d do.
left her there al the gateway,
Beneath the branches brown,
And from her looks | knew that she was
The madde4t girl in town.
n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
What the Young Nan Missed.
Philadelphia Call.

Returned Prodigal-" Dear! dear
How little the good old farm has
changed.
Honest Farmer VERY few
changes have been maze, my son.
You will find things pretty much as
you left them twenty years ago. Over
there is the apple tree you planted. !"
Yes, the same tree, only larger;
and there is the dog house made for
the new pupl'
Yes; poor Carlof lie died of old
age ten years ago. That dog you see is
his grandson
And over there is the chicken
house I helped to build for Biddy's
first brood.
YES; poor old Biddyl I
wish | had known you were coming
home"
8 Whyl"
Because | might have saved
her; but I took her to market last
week"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
An Adventure of a Nebraska B,r.
Norfolk Journal

a fourteen-year-cld cowboy on a
pony was driving steer in the alley
near the Journal Office last week,
when the steer made for the back door
of Uecker's saloon, went pell-mell
through the back door and saloon and
out the front door on the dead run,
followed by the daring boy on the
pony. As the steer passed through
he jumped clean over the table,
around which were four men eneag-
ed IN friendly gameof whist. When
the men saw The boy following the
steer they lodged under the table.
which made the pony's passage easy
IN leaping over the table. Fortunate
ly, the doors were wide enough IN both
rear and front to maze good place
of entrance and exit for the steer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Advertiaing Cheats

at has become SO common to write the
beginning of an article, in an elegant, in
teresting manner,
Then run it into some advertisement
that we avoid all such,
And simply call attention to the merits
of Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms
as possible,
ITO induce people
ITO give them one trial, which so proves
their value that they never will use any
thing else"
THE REMEDY so favorably noticed in
all the papers,
Religious and secular, is
Having large sale, and is supplanting
all other medicines.
There is no denying the virtues of the
Hop plant, and the proprietors of Hop
Bitters have shown great shrewdness
"And ability
I'm compromising medicine whose
virtues are SO palpable to every onsF
Did She Dief
NO!
"She fingered and suffered along, pin
ing away all the time for years."
The doctors doing her no good"
"And at last was cured by this Hop
Bitters the papers say so much about"
"Indcedl Indeedr'
"How thankful we should be for that
medicine
A Daughters Misery
eleven years op- daughter suffered on
a bed of misery,
"From complication of kidney, liver,
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility,
Under the care of the best physicians
"Who gave her disease various names,
"But no relief,
"And now she is restored to us in good
health by as simple a remedy as Hop Bit
tiers, that we had Stunned for years before
using TITLE PARENTS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Heat On the Red Sea.

l feel warranted in saying that the
days are hot. There is only one por-
table thermometer aboard, and l eX-
perimented some with that. First, |
find the coolest place in the ship a
passageway leading out of the main
saloon, where a register brings up a
Grelatively) cool draught from the
lower regions OF the ship. The mid
day register for the passage varies
from S. degrees Fahrenheit to So
degrees. In the cabins the tenn
perature is much higher. The gar
ments of those who sweat profusely
are wringing wet with perspiration,
while the hands and faces of those
who do not are so clammy that you
would think they had been smeared
with grease. Unfortunately, the
thermometer in question only regis
ters as high as $50 degrees. | put 1t
out on the hatchwsy in the sun one
day. The mercury trots right up TO
$50 degrees in no time, and | fastened
to bring the instrument IN, lest 1t
should explode.
And yet they tell me that this is
literally cool IN COMPARISON with the
condition of things that will prevail
a month or two hence. Every one
on the ship says SO. | wonder how
high the temperature would rise a
thermometer in the sun
1t is indeed hot, but one becomes IN
a measure Injured to It after day or
tive. and frequent salt water baths
serve to make life more tolerable. In
the hot months there are always a
number of passengers and laborers,
especially stokers, who perish from
excessive heat Even our hens and
ducks are unable 10 endure the
warmth, and several OF the painting
creatures expire, despite the frequent
drenchings with fresh water which
the steward gives them by means OF .
sprinkling pot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Irish Love Songs.

Exchange.
Without an exception, they are per-
vaded bya spirit which, so far as we
know, We could not find in any En-
gliSh love songs whatever-a spirit of
graceful and, to our minds, charming
playfulness, so expressed that you
never doubt for moment that the
hight, sometimes even Gerisive, words
cover an Northumberland a pas
sion, mind-so deep that but for the
laugh it might give way IN tears
English poets have many moods in
their love-sougs, but not, we think,
exactly this one-uot this union of
sincere feeling, sometimes even of
worshiping feeling with an inner
sense of a certain comedy in the stu
alton, as if the poet would not suffer
himself to be quite serious. We could
produce from English collections
specimens burning with passion, alive
with worship, saturated with affect
loaateness, full of longing, of rap
ture, or that melancholy want, !" that
sense of something missing and never
10 be replaced, which is the distinct
I'VE note of the English poetry of love.
But for the special tons of these Irish
songs, this love-making by a man who
is dancing the while, yet in dancing
is full of the wish TO win his love. and
fearful lest in his highest jumps he
should ever cease to seem as admir-
ing as he feels, we should, we fear, i.
English poetry look In vain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
InporInl.

When you yfz:t or leave New YORK city, save
hegyaze exrressage and carriage hire, and stop
a. the GRAND UNION HOTEL. opposite Grand
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms lifted up at .
cost Of one million doiiarz redaced &c 81 and ~
tzu-ant supplied with the list Horse cars,
stayes and elevated railroad 20 al deposz Fam
lies can live better for less money e the Grand
TIE CITY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
THREW HERSELF IN
Cincinnati Inquirer.

without sound. 1t would have been
better if her life and story ended here,
but it did not, for when she rose after
that desperate plunge, a cry escaped
her lips, and before she sank again
two Indians shooting fish near by
rapidly padded their canoe TO the
spot and dragged her out of the
water.
After that her life was more I'M
bearable than before. The Cherokees
laughed at her cowardice, as they
designated it, and called her pale
heart" snd white spirit, and her
husband resented her unhappiness.
The joyous Jersey girl became a silent,
joyless woman.
In 1886 the influence of John Ridge
prevailed and the splendid lands of
the Cherokees were sold to the goven-
ment. l talked few days ago with
Judge Underwood, who was then a
boy of Is. and just made a member
of the bar-a phenomenal exception
in age for the honor had copied the
treaty which was drawn up by his
father and the government commits
sioners. and signed by them, John
Ridge and the other Indian chiefs, In
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

Wah Kin, a Celestial lauudryman
of Philadelphia, seeks to recover his
child from the Society for the Protec,
ton OF Children. Mrs. Wah Kin is
full-blooded negress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

General Gordoas sister says it is
the governments business to relieve
her brother. and she will neither sub
scribe to the fund nor receive sub
scription for it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

Tuesday evening at Lockport, Pa.
Ernest Waltz, aged nineteen, six feet
and seven inches high, married a girl
fifteen years old, forty-one inches
high, and of very slight and delicate
uroporfions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Father is G ting Well.

my daughters say:
How much better father Is since he used Hop
DitterS"
He is getting well after his long suffering from
a disease declared ncurahle,"
"And glad that he used your BittersN
LADY of Utica, n. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

A party of men digging in the bed
of a dry pond near Americas, Ca,
found live alligator at the depth of
seven feet 1t was eight feet long,
and was in torpid condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

Mrs Prowers, a beautiful widow of
West Las AninaS, New Mexico, is
worth SIS, GOO, 600, mostly in cattle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

a bottle of wh,skey % years old
was found in the cellar of the Cvn-
thiana, Ky, school house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

e~Do it Yourself. With Diamond DYES
any lady can get as good results the best prac-
ucai dyer. Every dye warranted trse 70 name
and sample Ice, at druggists Wells, Richard.
son & Co., Burlingto n VT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

II would die for you,n she said, as
she chung fondly around his neck.
Would you, darling" he replied,
clasping her tig htly; and then he
added, under his breath: 81 wish
you would die for me; it would proba-
bly, save me damages in breach of
promise suit =
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

No lady need be without Mrs pinkhams
Vegetable Compound because she is far distant
from drug stores. The propCictors send it post
age paid by mail from Lynn, Mass. in the form
Of lczenges or of pills. price, ST. per box, or six
for S. Send for the Guide to Health which
gives full particulars
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

The world wide reputation of n X Browns
ESS, Jamaica Ginger is phenomenon Of the
century.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

For cold in the head. there is nothing so good
as PiSo'S Remedy for Catarrh
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

0It Is imperative that YOU should relieve ycur
child's cholic. Browns Teething Cordial viii
do il
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

Wake upr' exclaimed Mrs Null
berry, IN a fond whisper. as she
punched the fond Mulberry In the
short ribs with her elbow the other
night; wake up, I'm sure l heard
burglars down IN the dining room
Don't disturb them. then, said the
droxsy Mulberry, turning over on
the other side be as quiet as you
can, and maybe they'll eat some OF
that fruit cake you have IN the pam
try
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

4 Virginia cat is reported to bo
rearing two foxes along with her lit
ter of kittens.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

A party of Pacific coast Indians ate
fifty sackfuls of grasshoppers at one
of their recent banquets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

Beware of he iucictent stages of consuSaption.
Take PiSo'S Clra IN tina
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

For Sale-A ten tox Fairbanks Scale com
Franklin ST. Chicago III
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

\ man in birmingham, England
proposes to live month on cold tea.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

PURE CoDLiver Oil. made from selected liyers
on the sea-Shore by CAswEII, HAZAhD 4 Co,
New York. II is absolutely pure and sweet Pa
tients Who have once taken it prefer il to all 9TH
ers. Il ,sicians have decided it superior to any
of the other oils in market
25c buys pair Of Lyons Patent Heel Stffners
Makes a boot or shoe last twice as long.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

poNT work your horses ~ death with poor axle
grease; Frazer is the only reliable make.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

He wins at last who builds his trust
In loving words and actions just.
Who's head, who's walk. his very mien,
Proclaim the use of Carboline
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

At the last accounts the debts of II.
+. H. Albert Edward footed up 81, =
000, 000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27

Palpitation or rapid beating Of the heart fol
lowed bv periods Of complete cessation. is caused
chiefly by nervouSneSS and bad blood. II the dis
ease is neglected IL is liable to result seriously e
pecially AT time of sudden excitement Purify
the blold, strengthen the muscular and nervous
system, governing the heart, by using DR. Gay
SottS Yellow Dock and SarSaparilla and You will
soon be rid of every trace Of the affection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
Said in Fun.

WHAT ELSE GOULD IDoS
Her bps were 50 near
That-what else could / do
You'll be angry. l fear,
But her lips were so near
Well, I can't make it clear,
Or explain is TO you,
But-her lips were 50 near
That-what else could I dOS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-27
FIELDS !; &: &: S. 81; POWDEk
OPIUM HABIT !!

Sufferers pefncous habit viii do we'll 10 n Df.
MARSH, Of Quincy, Mich, who has world wdu reputation m
has made during the past twelve Tho HB
communicated the state Of health lerth
Of time used and present smouu Of drug used week s
tariun desired. Scnd for tesioHals from
leading pyxieians representative aud cured