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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30

A few hours after the suspension of the great
Marine Bank of New York, the firm of Grant &
Ward, of > Wall street. closed its doors and
pended payment. National interest in the latter
failure ran to high pitch when it became known
that General Grant and his family of three sons
were hopelessly involved and all their possess
ions swept away through the recklessnes of the
managing partner Ward. The first rumorS stated
the liabilities OF the firm would reach nearly
million dollars, aud this was considered heavy
failure when il was known that the capital of the
firm did not reach of $500, 0U0. CONSERVATION
reigned supreme when casual investigation
revealed that the Indebtedness of the concern
approached the enormous sum of Gft zen million
dollars! panicky feeling broke out in Wall
street, and the next five days financial crash
upon crash reverberated its ruin among the
stock gembltri of the metropolis.
Amid the wrecks that of Grant Il Ward stands
prominently notorious for its revolving dishon-
esy. The firm is composed of General Grant,
James d. Fish, President Of the suspended Ma
rine Bank, [. s. Grant, Jr. and Ferdinand
Ward. Wand was the executive and active
partner, neither of the Grants taking any part
in the conduct of its affairs, trusting the entire
management 10 the man WHO proven W De lHSH
Nemesis.
An extended article could be written on the
astounding transactions of Ward. In brief, the
manner in which he conducted the business of
Grant & Ward was to represent to investors that
through the personal influence of General Grant,
the firm controlled various government contracts
whereby they could and were making enor-
nous profits. Heavy loans were thus secured
For instance, a speculator would loan the firm
100000 for six months upon contract with
them that $4,000 was to be paid for the use of
principal, at the expiration of the period.
Ward would pay the interest promptly out of
the principal. and the Spectator, believing
that he had discovered safe bonanza in most
cases would increase his loan to the firm upon
the same terms. and thus the modus operandi
continued until the day OF retribution dawned.
Developments will reveal what became of the
millions that gullible spectators SO confdingly
placed in the hand of a reckless operator. Gen
eral Grant and Son mortified, not SO much
al the loss of their small fortunes as the con-
necuon of their names with the disreputable
acts OF the man In whom they placed SO much
confidence.
Ferdinand Ward is in appearance man Of
about thirty-;ive years OF age. He is the son Of
Baptist minister aud came from Geneseo, \.
V, about eight years ago, and for time WAS
Assistant Secretary OF the New York Produce
Exchange. BY the aid of brother, young Ward
was established in the brokerage business and
osteusibly made large sums of money, and was
reputed in Wall street to be asagacious operator.
These reputed characteristics gained for him his
partnership with General Grant upon the recon-
mediation OF JAS d. Fish.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
CONTINUED from last tccek)
How Watch Gases are Made.

Imitation always follows successful
article, and imitation is one of the best
proofs Of real honest merit; and thus it is
that the James Boss God Watch Case has
It's imitators. Buyers can always tell the
genuine by the trademark of crorn, from
which is suspended a pair of - - many
scales. Be sure BOTH crorn and 5 .
scales are stamped in the cap Of the watch
case. Jewellers are very cautious about en-
dorsing an article unless they net only know
that it IS good, but that the character of
the manufacturers is such that tie quality
of the goods will be kept fully up to standard.
WILLIAMSON, Pa, Feb. Is, 1882
The James Boss Gold Watch Gases go like hot
cakes. Each one sell sells another Don't need
to recommend them; they sell themselves One Of
my customers has had James Boss GoldWatch Case
IN use for % years. and is good With this
case do not hesitate to give my guarantee, es
pecially with the new and improved cases, which
seem to be everlasting. JESSE I. LITTLE, Jeiesler.
NEW BRuSswTcK, cS.J., Jan. 6, 1883.
This gold case, No. 6666, known the James Boss
Gold Watch Case, came into my possession aboutls
has been in use since that time and is still in good
condition. The movements the one which vasia the
case when bought it. and its condition shows that
the case has really out-worn the movement which il
playedout MARTIN A HOWELL,
Of Beard Of Directors y. j. r. Il: {: 1raas. Co.
Send stamp Keystone Watch Factories PIa
deipha Pa, for handsome Illustrated Pan wing how
James Boss and Keystone Watch cascs nair.
TO be COntinued.l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
THE CONTRAST.

What a contrast Is presented IN
the preliminary conventions now
being held by the republican and
democratic parties! True to its ira
ditions the contest now going on in
the democratic party is purely one Of
principles, not men" In the re-
publican party the case is just the
reverse-men alone are considered,
while principles are not thought of.
The tariff question is the subject on
which the thoughts of the demo-
Gratis are conferred. Delegates to the
democratic national convention are
selected with regard to the views
they hold on that question; whether
they will support or oppose the
leaders in the movement for tariff
reform being considered of more i'm
portance than their individual char
acteriStics or personal magnetism,
always providing their character is
unimpeachable. Such a contest is
one III which American citizens can
participate with profit.
But the scene presented by the
republicans is simply squabble
among her worshipers. The bench
men of the different party chieftains
have everything to say about the
personal merits of their respective
leaders, but scarcely word to say
about the principles which they rep
resent. Such questions as the tariff,
temperance and civil service reform
are thought to be of minor impor-
lance. The arguments against the
candidates are Of piece with those
in their favor, some of them being
most extremely ridiculous. As an
illustration, Robert Todd Lincoln is
objected to on the ground that he
parts his hair, his whiskers and his
name in the middle. How edifying
the participation in such contest
must be to citizens of free gov
eminent.
The spectacle presented to the
country in the primary struggle OF
the campaign of 1884 must tend to
strengthen the democratic party, and
commend it to the hearts of patri-
otto people. For while no one but
blind partisan can find anything
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30

The editor of The Lancaster Teller,
who keeps his eyes and ears open to
see and hear what is going on in
the third congressional district,
politically as well as otherwise, has
the following to say in regard to the
motion of The Democrat to depose
Chairman Knight.
The Iowa County Democrat demands that some
other democrat be substituted for J. G. Knight
for chairman of the Democratic Congressional
committee. 1t intimates that knight made use
OF his position 10 get his appointment to place
in Washington, in the Democratic House, The
Democrat will not find much help from the
machine organs in the district Once when
Hazelton was running for Congress he obtained
from Col. Knight certificate of character. The
Colonel said he was with the redoubtable
congressman great deal and knew just what
sort of company he kept, and that it was all
right So the democrat need not expect the
Darlington Republican or the " Dear Herald :"
or the inspector of the capitol architecture of
The Tribune 10 give him assistance in the way
Of oustng the effulgent Colonel knight.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
Grand Excursion to Tennessee and
Mississippi.

The Illinois Central r. r. will run
an excursion to Martin and Jackson,
Tennessee; Canton and Jackson,
Mississippi, May 3oth, 1884, at the
usual Exceedingly Low Round Trip
Rates. Return tickets good for
thirty days. Stop-over privileges
granted at all points south of and
including Cairo. Illinois. Apph-
cations for Sleeping Car accomoda-
tons, Descriptive Pamphlets and
Excursion bills, giving Rates, Time
of train, Etc, should be made to the
undersigned, at Manchester, Iowa.
j. +. MERRY,
Gen. West. Pass. Agent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
ELECTROGRAPH PORTRAITS
TO All the People in Iowa, Lafayette
and Grant Counties

When having any species OF small pictures en-
larged you will find it 20 your interest TO give
your orders to Thomas stevenson, Mineral Point,
Wis, who is agent for a New York house. that
enlarges all kinds of small pictures, such as tin
types, photographs, card ferrotypes daguerreo-
types, amobrotypes, and in fact every specie of
small pictures enlarged and framed in far SUI
perior style, at one-half the usual price. War
ranted TO be life-like, an tolast lifetime. Do
not pay out your money for waite colors when
you can get a handsome OIL painting for almost
the same price. All work warranted TO last
lifetime Hold your orders till the agent calls.
Samples TO be seen at the post Office, Toay Bros,
or J. A. Spratlers on Saturday. All orders left at
Toay Bros. J. A. Spratler's will receive careful
attention. Honest and square dealing with
everybody. 80 TH0S. STEVENSON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30

A Prohibition Mass Convention will be held il
Madison on the afternoon of June Sd, for tn
purpose of electing delegates to the Nationa
Prohibition convention TO be held in Pittshurg
July 2Sd, and transacting any other bushes
that may come before the convention. All VIII
favor prohibition are invited 10 attend, especial
" are the prohibition clubs, Good Templa
lodges. and other temperance organizations re
auested to see that delegations from their respec
tive sections attend the convention. As this con
ventiou is called on the same day when the Wis
consin Prohibitory Amendment Association hold
its annual meeting, delegates can attend both
Railroads return all who attend this snnua
meeting at one-fth fare. BY ORDER OF Conn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30

An important case, involving the
removal of the capital of Dakota
from Yankton to Bismarck has
recently been decided by the SUI
preme court of the territory in favor
of the latter place. The case came
before the court through quo war
ranto proceedings brought against
the capital commissioners because
of their removal Of the capital to
Bismarck. The decision is victory
for Col. VIM. F. Villas, of Madison,
who defended the action of the COM
misioners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
TO be Continued.
NOTICE
To Builders and Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at my Office
until Tuesday, the 10th day of June 1854 at
o'clock, p m, for furnishing the materials and
doing all the work necessary and required tC
construct and erect Bank and Office building
on the corner of Iowa and Chapel street in this
village, according TO plans and specifications tG
be seen at this office. Bidders will state price
in the aggregate for doing the entire work and
furnishing all materials, and will address all bids
to me- The work TO be completed on or before
the LIST day of December, 1884. l reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
Dodgeville, Wis, May p, 1884. ~
awe ORVILLE STRONG.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
About the Size of 1t.


One and all. with great unanimity,
the Democrats are fervently hoping
for the nomination of Blame at
Chicago. Boookwalter of Ohio vol
ces the sentiments of his party when
he says, Just give us Blaine and
We'll be satisfied"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
FARM FOR SALE.
A Rare chance for q Bargain

The undersigned wishes 10 sell his farm con
sislugof about - acres, situated about | miles
north Casterly from the city OF Mineral Point, Is
well lnrloscd nud divided into four fields: has
comfortable dwelling house and tnir ont build
ing Is well supplied with wood and wnter; is
planted to uutc acres, corn Z acres barley
acres, rye acres, potatoes acre peas j acre,
tame grass 10 uCrcs, Wild meadow acres, Il
good garden aud small orchard, The remainder
Is ~ Wild pasture Immediate possession given.
Time will he given on part of payment TX
animation invited. Address or inquire of = Il.
TTegilgus, Mineral Point Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30

attractive in being a republican and
simply acting as retainer of one of
of the different party bosses, there is
something grand in being democrat
and have yo''r voice and vote go to
decide an important principle of
government.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30

awhile in the country last winter my little
hoy, three wears old, was taken i'll with Group;
Il seemed n IL he would die from strangu-
latinp. One Of the family suggested the use
OF AYERS CURRY PICTORIAL, n bottle Of
which was always kept III the house, This
was tried in small and frequent doses. and
10 our delight in less than half an hour tho
little patient was breathing easily. The doc
tor said that the CWrERN rrCToRAI had
saved my dariing'S life. Can You wonder at
our gratitudo2 Sincerely YOURS,
Mrs, EMMA GFnSES."
$50 West igSth St, New York May Ii. 1882.
81 have used ANTE'S CHERRY PICTORIAL
in my family for several years, and do not
hesitate 10 pronounce It the most efcctual
remedy for coughs and colds we have ever
tried. \. J. CRANE
Lake Crystal. Mimi, March II, 1SS2.
- suffered for eight years from bronchitis,
and after trying many remedies with no sue
cess, was cured by the use Of ANER's CHER
RN PICTORIAL. ,loSErn WALDEN"
Byhala, Miss, April 3, iSS2.
~ cannot say enough in praise Of AvrR's
CHERRY PICTORIAL, believing as | do that
but for its use should long since have died
from lung troubles. l., BRAGpoN.
Palestine. Texas, April -. 1852.
No case Of an affection Of the throat or
lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieved
by the use of AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
and 1t will di,cdgs cure when the disease Is
not already beyond the control of medicine.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J. C. Ayer& Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
New Stock. Latest Styles.
j. II. FRIEDEN,
DEALER IN
FirSt-CiaSS Boots and Shoes!
Has the hest aud most complete stock in the city
Is sole agent in this city tor the Justly Ccle.
hrutcd KING CONGRESS" (Raciucl
hoe, and great variety of superior
makes.
AYERS
Cherry Pectoral.

No other complaints are SO insidous in their
attack as those affecting the throat and lungs:
mono So tritcd with by the majority of suffer
crs. The ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from trihing or unconscious eN-
posurc, is often but the beginning of a fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PECroRAL has
well proven its efficacy in n forty years fight
with throat and lung diseases, and should be
tLkrM IN all cases without dclaY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
ATHL0PHOR0S CO.. liz WALL ST.. NEW YORK.
ulIIII,IIIIIIIIIIIlE.R .IIIIIIllIlIlIIlI

State Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ss.-In
Probate.
In the matter of the last will and testament of
VIM. Il. Henry, deceased.
Letters testameutary on the estate Of William
T. Henry, deceased, having been issued to
Thomas T. Parmele aud william r. Henry.
il IS ordered that six months from and after
this date be and are hereby allowed for the cred
itOrs Of said William 4. Henry, deceased, TO pre-
sent their claims for examination and allow
nnCe.
Ordered further, that the claims and demands
Of all persons against said deceased be received
examined and adjusted by this court at regular
terms thereof TO be held ut the court house, i'll
the village Of Dodgcville. in said county, on the
first Tuesdays Of June, July, August, September.
October and November, A. ID. 1854, and that
notice thereof be given by publication Of this
order for -four weeks successfully in The Iowa
County Democrat weekly newspaper pub
llshcd at Mineral Point In said county.
by the Court:
JOHN Il. JONES County Judge.
Dated, D0dgevile, Wis, May 9Th, 1884. I0wl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
L!vrs OF PAIN
RHEUMATISM and NEURALGIA have
long enough run riot in the human

hhEDgHAIlSIl ana NEIhALolA nave
long enough run riot in the human
system.
They have tormented the human family and
defed the medical faculty. from time out OF memory
they have corrupted the blood demoraized the JOINTS
vexed the nerves, agonized the muscles and racked
the brain with wearying pain.
"ATHLoPHoRos" Is the enemy OF Rheuma-
tsm and Neuralgia, repairs their damages renews
the blood the joints Gains the nerves. soothes
the muscles, gives rest and peace TO the troubled
brain, and ensures delightful sleep.
"ATHLoPHoRos" is q new remedy, but 1t has
been abundanty tried From far and near come tes-
tmonials from well-known persons who had long
been sufferers. It has turned their diseases out II
has cured them. That is all,-and that is enough.
"ATHLoPHoRos" can do for you what
it has done for those sufferers. 1t can
drive out your Rheumatism and Neuralgia,
and will do SO if you give it fair trial.
"ATHLoPHoRos" has by this time had such
good trial all the country that its true work il
known, and its truecharacter proved
" ATHLoPHoRos" means "Prize-Bearer;'
"Yictor :" "Conqueror" 1t carries of the prize as
VICTOR over the attacks Of these terrible maladies
and CoSoUERoR Of the frightful agonies their vic
Tins have endured. Not a mere temporary relief,
but permanent, enduring, and triumphant cure
II you cannot get ATHLoPHoRos of your drug
gtst, we will send 1t express paid, on receipt OF
regular price-one dollar per bottle. We prefer
that you buy it from your druggist, but II he
hasn't It, do not be persuaded to try something
else, but order at once from us as directed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
Cloths, Cassimeres, Etc., Etc.
Mems and Boys Suits
Made to order in the latest and most fashionaGl
styles.

Ifyou want good suit Of clothes come end
make your selection from my large and Gne
took Of goods Perfect fits guaranteed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
JOHN n. JONES, County Judge
Dated, DOdgeyille, Wis, May 9TH, 1874. I0wI
State Of Wisconsin - Iowa County court-Ir

State Of Wisconsin - Iowa County Court-In
pTubHte.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
Of the Iowa County Court, To be held in and
foTsnid county, ut the Court House, In the village
June, A. y. 1881. being the first Tuesday of said
month, mt ~ O'Clock in the forenoon of said day.
the following matters will be heard and CON
sidercd
The application OF Alex. Wilson and Cyrus
Lauyon for the appointment OF an administration.
with the viii annexed, of the estate of William
#. Henry, late of the city of Mineral Point, in
said county, deceased.
And II is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to NIL persons interested by pub
fishing copy of tins order for three weeks sue
ccssiyely, prior TO said day OF hearing, in The
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper cir
Cuating Ia said county
by order of the Court:
JOHN 4. JONES, Judge,
Dated, DodGcyillr, Wis, May l. 1851. lows
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30

Stutc Of Wisconsin, County Court for Iowa County
In Probate.
Notice l. hereby given, that AT a special term
Of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
said County MT the Court House, in the village OF
nodgeyille, in said county on the 10th day of
June, A. II. lssl being the second Tuesday of said
month, at 10 O'Clock ia the forenoon of said day,
the following matters will be heard and con
stdcrCd.
The application Of Thomas T Iarmcle admin
istmtur 81 the estate Of Martin Phclau, late ol
said county, deceased for the examination
Hnd allowance of his administration account,
aud the assignment Of said cslntc 10 such per
sons us are by law entitled To the same.
Aud it Is further ordered, TINT public notice
thereof he given 10 all persons interested by pub
fishing a copy OF this orlcrtur three weeks sue
ccssiycly prior to said day of hearing in The
Town county Democrat n weekly newspaper
published In said county.
Iiy order of the Count
jobs r. JONES, Judge.
Dated DodEcyillc, Wis, May II. lSSl.-iI-w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30

DELEGATES At LARGE.
GEN Edward 5. bragg, of Fond du Lac, Col.
VIM. +. Villas, of Dane; James &. Jenkins. of
Milwaukee, J. NJ. Morrow of Monroe.
The delegates for the third con-
grcssional district are: ID. S. Rose, of
Lafayette, and Il. NJ. Bashford, Of
Hama
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
state of WISCONSIN, County Court for Iowa County

JOHN 4. JONES, Judge
Dated, D1dgCYillr Wis, May Z, lSSi i0w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-05-30
EI.EC1nES AT iARGE.

Matthew ArmStcad, of Eau Claire.
John LAWYER, OF Prairie du Chen.
Nelson Dewey, of Grant, is clector
for the third district.
DR.. Wendell 4. Anderson was
unanimously reelected chairman OF
the democratic state central COM
mittce, and A. II. Bushnell, of Lam
caster, and l.. NJ Fay, of Madison,
chosen as members for this district.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-09-06
Indigestion in Fowls.

The male birds seem more frequent
ly to be the victims than hens. Our
hens have suffered occasionally from
the same cause, and we have never been
able to combat the disease successfully,
except when the case was taken in
hand at the first appearance of the
trouble.
The symptoms, as we have observed
them, were, first loss of appetite and
moping, speedily followed by a weak
ness of the legs and a Discrimination to
stand. The crop is usually full, and, in
addition to the mass of food, contains
yellowish colore6, very offensive,
watery substance, which will run out of
the mouth if the bird is held with head
downward, and the crop is pressed by the
fingers. We believe the primary cause
of this trouble to be indigestion, to
which fowls are very subject, and that
II the fowl IS taken in hand at the first
commencement of the attack and dose
OF castor oil poured down its throat,
after purglng it well, feeding it on soft
and slightly stimulating food, a cure
peJ- uo effected. If the fowl is neg
lected too long, it becomes feverish
and weak and purging would result
IN death. If the bird has been troubled
for any length of time, we would advise
feeding with soft. stimulating food.
The following is highly recommended
as tonic for debihtated fowls: CHINA
mon bark in fine powder, three parts
ginger, ten parts; gentian, one part
anise seed, one part; carbonite of iron,
five parts. Mix thoroughly. A tea
spoonful 10 pint of food is all that
shoula be given, Avoid giving raw