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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
Married in spite of Themselves

Many years ago an excellent Quaker
gentleman of Philadelphia, took to
himself a wife without any formal
ceremony, both parties to the union
believing a ceremony unnecessary.
The governor of the state, who was q
warm personal friend of both, begged
them to be married in due form, to
which they objected, saying they were
married already. But one day the
governor, being invited with other
friends, to dine wits the Quaker,
adroitly turned the conversation upon
the subject of matrimony. In the
discussion which followed, sc address
ed his host personally, saying: Seth,
I understand thee to say that thou
dost consider Hannah to be thy Ia "
full wife2" Yea, verify do l." said
he. Thou wilt certainly certainly
cherish her as thy wife so long as thou
ive2" Indeed l shall" replied the
host, looking proudly at Hannah.
Presently the governor turned to the
wife: Hannah, said he, "thou dost
love Seth as thy true aud faithful
husbands" Truly, l do, said she.
"And thou wilt always bs faithful
wife to himr Yea" said she.
Then" said the governor, rising with
dignity, "by the authority vested in
me as chief magistrate of this common
wealth, I pronounce You man and
WIFE,"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
The History of a Lost SW0rd.
Philadelphia Telegraph.

Gen. William B. Kinsey, of this
city, few days ago had addressed to
him, through a Masonic lodge, a
sword lost by him 81 years ago, dur.
ing skirmlsh with the enemy. Gen.
Klnsey had command of the 161st
New York volunteers, which partici
pated in a number of engagements
during the war. In the month of
July, 1868, while the command was
stationed at Cox's plantation, near
Donaldsonville, Louisiana, they had
a skirmish with the rebels, during
which the tip of Gen. Kinsey's sword
scabbard was knocked off. This left
the tip of the blade exposed, which
iabbed the side of his horse, and the
sword was thrown into the quarter
masters wagon. On the following
day another engagement took place,
during which the regiments were
fanked and ordered back, and the
quartermastcr ditched his wagon and
abandoned it, sword and all. The
latter was presented to Gen. Kinsey
by his friends in Elmira n. Y, and
contained his name and an inscrip-
ton to that effect.
Its subsequent history is given in
some correspondence between. A. K.
Ramsey, secretary of the Mount
Hereb lodge, No. 1877, f. and A. NJ
of Mahomet, Tex, and Kensington
lodge, No. gil, f. and A. NJ, of this
city. After the quartermaster's
wagon had been dit2hed and the regi-
ment's retreat, the sword came into
the possession of confederate officer,
who carried it until the close of the
war and then presented it to Mount
Horeb lLdge, of which he was mem
Der. It was used by the tylers and
other officers of different Masonic
lodges who met at the hall occupied
by Mount Horeb lodge up to within
few months. Through constant use
the scabbard became corroded and
dirty, and it was frightened up and
new tip added to the scabbard. Then
the the inscription was discovered,
and an effort was made to locate Gen.
Kinsey in Elmira, n. Y. The com
munication finally reached him in
this city, and last Friday evening the
relic was returned to its owner at
session of kensingtsn lodge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
The Intelligent Comp0sitO".
Pittsburgh Times.

In the Youngsto wn correspondence
of an evening cont emporary a few
days ago was an item to the effect that
a we'll known Pittsburger dined in
that thriving young city. It was
hurritdly sent to the composing
room with a mass Of othercopy, when
the Intelligent com o sltor' SCI it up
died"
The city editor saw the item in the
proof and sent reporter out for an
obituary of the deceased. Surprising,
of course, that the family were al
ready acquainted with tie ad-news,
the reporter sought the aged father,
who sat at his desk in Smithtield
street office.
'Mr. -" said the reporter, ''can
you give me any facts about Johns
death?"
John who2" exclaimed the old
gentleman.
"Why, your son, who died at
Youngstown"
My God' and the old man turned
deathly white and fell from his
chair to the floor. He was at once
laid on safa and physician sum
moned. The now thoroughly fright
ened reporter ran back to the office
and told his story. Again the proof
was called down" and with it the
copy, when the error was discovered.
Again the reporter was hurried out to
make an effort to repair the mischief
he had doEe. Of course his second
appearance had brought relief to the
stricken father, who had partially re-
covered. He was SO broke up by the
excitement, however, that he had to
be put in carriage and carried home.
The reporter was so badly ratified by
the affair that he had to put on a
''sub for the remainder of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

the darkness above, howled past
tnem and vanished into that below.
She pressed her baby closer to her and
looked anxiously into her husbands
eyes.
':It was the slide" he whispered
awe somely, land if it hadn't turned
somehow up there there'd be none of
us now to tell the taler
Providence turned it." said the
woman, ''for this is Christmas Ever"
The Providence that moves in a
mysterious way, that interlinks each
waving leaf. each auttering snowflake,
each breath of wind, each act and
thought into the changeless law that
never swerves, nor falters, nor delays;
the Providence that helps the helpless
and turns the impulses of death itself
to work its saving end And it was
Christmas Eve.-Orth Harper Stein in
the Chicago Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
A Strange Love Potion.
Charleston News and Courier.

Two negro men were brought in re-
Gently ana lodged in Jail on the fol
lowing charge: One of them had
been refused the affections of a dusky
sweetheart. He consulted a witch
doctor" (of whom lot abound among
the colored people,. He was told that
it was necessary to mix the powdered
bone-dust of an old person and ga in
faut in the food of the heartless maid
en- in order to win her otherwise lost
love. The deluded fool Said to be q
quiet negro obtained help and dug
up the remains of an aged lady which
had been uttered twenty years. also
that of an iAfant which had been
buried six years. The grave robbery
was discovered, and after a careful
hunt the crime was traced to these
negroes. The mutilated remains of
the old lady were found, but those of
the child are gone. The indignation
was intense. The former good be
havior of the principal negro saved
him from violence. He was brought
to jail for the regular course of law.
The switch DOCTOR" some old negro
scoundrel, had fed.
The superstition of many of ths
blacks are so general that charms
(balls of cotton string, fragments of
wool, hair, and leaves rolled together)
are found on them when arrested.
They always insist that they would
have escaped if the charm hadn't fail
ed. The sight of rabbits foot, par
ticularly d graveyard aabblt, is to
them worse than any other horror
Recently gentleman was called upon
to visit a negro, who told him che
was done for; he was witched; he did
find piece Of rabbit skin in him left
hand coat-pocket. The gentleman
suspected the witch and ordered him
off the place, with the promise of fifty
lashes if he returned. The charm
lost its power and the deluded fellow
got well.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

The aluminium cap of the Wash
ington monument will be put in place
this week. All the stones to be set
by the present hosting apparatus
lave been placed IN position, and the
remaining nine stones. including the
capstone, have been hoisted to the
little platform near the Apex of the
monument, where they will remain
until the present rigging, which ex-
tends through the top of the monu-
ment, is removed, and a new hoisting
apparatus, consisting of quad rupted
resting on the platform, with block
and tackle attachment, is erected in
its place. by which the remaining
stones will be hoisted and placed in
position. The exterior of the shaft
will then be finished, and the only
work left will be the removal of the
scaffolding and rigsings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

The British Mercantile Marine is
composed of some 81, 500 vessels, IN
Guiding 1850 steamers, with an ag
gregate neasureme mt Of about s, goo 0G0
tons, while that of France consists of
about $500 vessels, including 700
steamers, with an aggregate measure
ment of LOSS, 600 tons. The number
of steam vessels of war, including
transports, dispatch boats, ETC., which
are available for he protection of the
respective merchant navies, are 337
vessels, with 2,05S guns, for that of
England, and 81 vessels, with 1850
guns for that of France. 1t will thus
be seen that, whereas the French
mercantile marine is protected with
the ratio of enc ship of-war to nine
merchantmen, no less than 60 mer-
ehantmen are allotted to the care If
each British war vessel. In order to
place the British merchant navy on an
equal footing with that of France as
regards man-of war protection, it
would be necessary to add 2,023 yes
sells to the royal nay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

An international exhibition, devot-
ed to newspapers, will be held at Nice,
France, during the latter part of this
month. the director of the exhibition
has sent out circular asking for cop
les OF every journal, especially of
every daily paper published
As practical joke on a young po-
lice officer of Statesville. near Raleigh,
n. c., two of his friends jumped sud
denly from behind a tree the other
night and demanded his surrender.
He quickly fired at them, seriously,
if not fatally, wouHding both men
A literary man asked friend. who
was personally familiar with the home
life Of Lytten. whether he thought
Lord Lytton ever did really bite his
wife. The reply was: That can
not say; but know that if | had lived
only week with her I should have
done So"
The personal estate of Sir Erasmus
Wilson, the great specialist on sSln
disease, is believed TO be the largest OF
any medical man on record IN Eag-
land, viz, 81, 320, 000- The bulk will
ultimately go to the Royal College OF
Surgeons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
THE FALLOw FIELD.

The days were bright and the year was young
As the warm sun climbed the sky
And In a thousand flowers their censers swung,
And the larks were singing high;
For an angle swept On silent wing
To the CARVE where the dead earth lay;
And the Easter dawned as the angel Spring
Rolled the rugged stone away.
Then the fields grew green winth springing corn
And some with flowers were bright;
And each day came with an early dawn,
And fuller, sweeter light.
SO the year grew older, nooa By noon.
Till the reapers came one day;
And lie the light Of the harvest moon
They bore the sheaves away.
But one field lay from the rest apart,
All silent lone and dead ,.
Aud the rude share ribbed its quiyering heart
TIL all its life had fed.
And never blade and never flower
On its silent ridges stirred;
The sunshine called, and the passing shower
II answered never a word. -
1t seems as il some curse Of i'll
Were br0oding in the air,
Yet the fallow field did the Masters Will,
Though never n blade is bare
For it turned its fuTrowed face to heaven,
Catching the light and rain
II was keeping It's Sabbath-one in seven
That IL might grow rich again.
And the fallowed field had its harvest moon,
Keaping golden spoil;
And learned its ever strengthening noon
That rest for God was toll
Good Words.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
A New. Use for the Frog.
Pail Mall Gazette.

A new use for the frog has been dis
covered. A medical correspondent of
The Lancet says that, finding the
treatment of granulating wounds by
skin grating is in country practice
liable to fall into dIsuse through the
unwillingness or patients to part with
the little bit of skin necessary, he has
lately been induced to try expert
ments with other substances as sub
stitute for human gratis. As the out
come of these experiments he finds
that bits OF skin from decapitated
frog make gratis which admirably an
swer all purposes, forming source of
supply always at hand in the coun-
try, except during the winter months,
and being easily applied on account of
their uniformity in thickness, and
necessitstiug no pain to suffering HUI
manity. The skin of single frog
yields gratis for an enormous extent
of surface, and preserves its vitality
so long that, if the patient is at dis
lance, the portion of skin IT quired can
be carried by the surgeon In his pocket
for an hour or more without injury,
provided it is wrapped in gutta perchs
or other waterproof tissue to prevent
drying. The frog is so extensively
used for experimental purposes by
surgical savants that the appropris-
ton of its skin for the convenience of
human beings whose own skins re-
quire renewal is not a proceeding to
which it can reasonably object, more
especially as it is decapitated before
being thus utilized. The public, how
ever, would be interested to hear lit
tie more about these frog gratis before
adopting them generally. Does the
skin of the frog when grated retain
its peculiaritiesi The point is of some
importance, as the appearance of a
person in a speckled frogskin would
hardly be progressing. May net
frog grating also lead to an increase
of toadyismi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

wasn't ANYTHING to learn, except to
work the figures, do the patter
(dialogue), and get used to an audi
ence. l formerly earned s. week
working twelve hours day; now l
get SIS, and the whole doesa't amount
to that much time" Where she rid
of her English provincial accent and
coarseness, so as to be acceptable TO
refined audiences, she would easily
multiply her present income.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
Storm Signals

As the coming of q great storm is heralded by
the display of cautionary signals, so is the APP
pro,ch OF that dread and fatal disease Consump-
ton of the lungs usually announced in advance
by pmples, blotches, erruptionS ulcers, glandular
sweilings, aud kindred OUTWARD manifestations OF
the internal blood poison, which, if not promptly
expelled from the system, attacks the deli
cate tissues of the lungs causing them
to ulcerate and beak down DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is the great
remedy for this, as for all diseases having their
origin in bad blood. 1t improves the appetite
and digestion, increases nutrition and builds us
the wasted system
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
Mischief Is Wrought

oy hsd cooking, tough meats, late hours business
worries, irregular ayers, sour dispositions, eyi
digestion aud impure blood. Much OF this mis-
chief can be overcome by the use Of Browns Iron
BitferS-the best tonic ever made. Mrs ESaillS
Crawford. Reiasyille, Ca, writes: After trying
Browns Iron Bitters we are persuaded that it i
all that il claims to be-a good aud reliable tonic
Thousands of others speak in like masner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

When you visi, or leave New York city, save
baggage, expressage and carriage hire, and stop
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms, fitted up at
cost of one million dollars, reduced to 81 and up
ward per day. European plan. Elevator Res
taurant supplied with the best. Horse cars,
stages and elevated railroads to all depots. Fam
lilies can live better for less money at tn Grand
Union Hotel than at any other frst-class hot
tha trr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

A neat stroke of advertising was
that made by a restaurant keeper in
Washington. Having decided to keep
his place open night and day, he pro
cured fire balloon, attached the door
key to it and sent it soaring. The
novel procedure attracted a great
crow and much comment, of course.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

The beer manufacture of this ceun-
try last year amounted to supply OF
ten gallons for every man. woman
and child. The men probably got
away with their share, but it they
didn't help the women and chilren a
little with what fell TO them it is
reasonable to suppose that the beer
makers still have sone OF the old
stock Oh hand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Francis Murphy has received from
Judge Noah Davis, of the New York
Supreme Court, an eloquent letter of
appreciation of his work for the tenn
perance cause.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

j. ]. Stsnow, the Boston patent
lawyer engaged by the Bell party in
the late telephone litigation, gets $780,
eco as his fee. Half of 1t was centiI-
gent on his winning the suit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

t Cremation continues to win favor
in Germany. Thus the 200th case
has been registered at Coburgh, where
81 people have been cremated this
year alone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

A Boston man won eighteen hats
on the election, and erybody who
comes into the house bothers his wife
almost to death by asking her how she
likes keeping boarders.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

AN improvement in Upright Pianos has been
introduced by the Mason & IanIlin Company,
long famous as organ makers, which is regarded
as very important, adding to the beauty of tone
of this instrument and rendering it much more
durable.-BOston Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Sufferers from Coughs. Sore Throat,
etc.. should try "Broiclt'S BrOHchidl 1rocheS," a
simple but sure remedy. Sold only in borcs
Price 25 cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

For diarrhoea, cholera morbus dysentery and
bloodyflux, collie or cramps in stomach, use DIR.
Pierce's Compound Extract of Smart Weed
Specific, also, for breaking up colds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

THO medical profession are slow land
rightly so), to endorse every new medicine that
Is advertised and sold; but honest merit con-
yinces the fair minded after reasonable time
Physicians in good standing often prescribe Mrs
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound for the cure of
female weakness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Young or middle-aged men, suffering from uer-
vous debility or kindred affections, should ad-
dress, with three letter stamps for large treatise
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo
n. Y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
NoMEN.

Texas has a larger schsol fund
than any other state in the union
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
The medical ,nrofessin,

There will be many southern bellies
at Washington during the coming
winter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
CROUCH ON TaoTHAcRE.,

An East Montpelier, VT, has caugh!
sixty four skunks since September l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Free trial bottles, of Dr. Taft's Asthmalem, a
perfect cure for ASTHMA can be had free Of
charge Ask your druggist to send TO BoSwerth
s Son, Milwaukee, and get one. Ii never fails.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
TROUGH ON ITCH"

Miss futile, of Naugatuck, Conn,
has harp 500 years old.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Mensman's Peptonfzed Beef Tonic,
The only preparation of beef containing its eatrt
nutritious properties Ii contains blood making
orce-Eenerating and life sustaining properties;
invaluable for Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
nervous proStration, and all forms of general
debility; also in all enfeebe conditions. whether
the result OF exhaustion, nervous proStra ton
ing from pulmonary complaints CAswEII HAz
ARD 6 Co, proprietors, New York. Sold by drag
giSts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

1t heals irritated gums and gives the chill
dren rest by day and night Browns Teething
Cordial
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
Free! Free! Free.

Mrs. Welsh, a Rutland. Vt, pauper,
died at the age of 112.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
LIFE PRESERyER,

Corn is only Is cents bushel at in
terror points in Nebraska.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Aliens Iron Tonic Bftters Enriches
the blood All genuine bear the signature of J. p.
Allen, Druggist, st. Paul, Mimi.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

The pureSt, strongest, cheapest and best in the
world 80 cts n. h Browns ESs. Jamaica Gin
e1nr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Ladies who would retain freshness and viyaCity.
Don't fail to try Webs Health Remover"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Portland, Oregon, is becoming quite
metropolitan. II has sandbaggers
GOM
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

If you are losing your grip on life, try Wells
Health Remover Goes direct 10 weak spots.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Rough on Itch" cures humors eruptIons, ring
worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet chilolainS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

The Duke of Buccleoch enjoyed an
income of about 81, zoe. 900 a year for
sixty years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

The United States postoffice de-
partment gives employment 10 II, 671
people
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

An Ohio man committed suicide by
swallowing strips of cotton cloth and
flannel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Instant relief for Neuralgia. Toothache, Face
ache. Ask for Rough on Toothachen IS aud s.lC.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
NIensman,s Peptontzea Reef

Gen. Hancock will remain in the
army only three years longer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Chicago, Oct. II, 1884,
National i've Stock Remedy Co.-Nour Grrase Heel
Lotion has no equal cracked heels scratches and all
SKIN diseases. regret that it is not more generally
known to the world. MATT FISHER,
frop'r Garden City livery, BoardiJ y Sale Stables
-, ~ n 81 10th st.
For sale by all druggists sent ehargcN pr rail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

e,,- !, bStfolF;, Nlca 80, USt- -, lSS4
Cote Remedy Is truly wonderful in its speedy relief
aud your Lotion for cracked heels Of great value 10
turf men, Us II Is "A sure cure, l., X. PALMER
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Ottawa. H.. Oct. Il. 1854.
We have used your remedies and pronounce them tho
most efficient we have ever used. pEGEN BROS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

The days were bright and the year was young
As the warm sun climbed the sky;
And In a thousand flowers their censers swung,
And the Iarks were singing high;
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
WHAT sTGCK MEN sNY OF THEM.

Albion, Ill, Nov 10, 1884.
tkcep Your remedies on hand and rHcommend AL
be good and reliable remedies. JOHN LASpRlGAN.
FIRES. State Board OF Agriculture.