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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
4 Wonderful Well.
Erelonia Democrat

MIR L. A. Smith, living few miles
from town, commenced a year or so
ago 70 drill we'll on his farm, and
after going down some 21S feet with
out getting water, ne discontinued the
work, intending 10 resume at some
future time. 1t is rather amusing to
converse over the mouth of this well.
What is said is audlblv repeated from
the well, the reply being instantane-
Gus. If you drop a pebble into 1t, the
sound produced is like the firing of u
gun, almost. We are not philoso-
pher enough to account for the phe.
nomena.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
Morning Weariness.

No one who rises in the morning weary, as an
hahitual thing, can afford 70 delay the use OF g
remedy. Morning languor is an unmistakab.e
sign OF waning vitality. All healthy people
sleep, and no one is in health whom sleep does
not refresh. Foremost among bStanic nerve
tonics and promoters of repose. appetite and
yigor, is Hostetters. Stomach Bitters a course
of which will restore healthful activity in the
discharge of every function, enrich the blood and
dispel unnatural melancholy. Far better Is il to
recruit strength at the fountain head by inviSor-
atng the digestive organs thrsugh the agency Of
this aperoyed and wholesome restorative. than
to attempt palliatiln of rapidly growing debility
with unmeiicated sfiEiulaotS. which simply i'm
pair the tone OF the stomach. As 5 remedy for
fever and ague, constipation, hver and kidney
troubles and rheumatism. the Bitters are no less
effective than as q means OF renewing sigor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01

health. The president takes this occasion to ex-
press his high appreciation and that of the people
of the United States, for the timely gift of the
Alert which generous act added spirit and en-
couragement TO the expedition.
tSigned) CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
President of the United States.
"THE return of the officers of the
Greely relief expedition to Washington
will be the occasion OF most demon
strative welcome" remarked naval
officer to-day. The officers are every
one of them well known and popular
here. Most of them have either lived
here or done duty hero. and the naval
officers here in Washington can ap-
preciate as highly as any people in the
world the importance and difficulty of
the service which they have rendered.
We know that they are gallant, expert
enced, fearless, resolute men. who have
done credit to themselves aad to the
entire navy by performing a most dan
gerouS and trying duty with great skill,
courage, and success. This expedition
is one of the greatest achievements of
the navy, and proves that we can plan,
fit out, and conduct the most difficult
kind of an expedition in the most
creditable manner. 1t ought to silence
the attacks on the navy, as far, at least.
as tie officers are concerned. We will
testify our appreciation of the efforts
of Captain Schley and his associates in
q substantial manner"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
sunk with seyan Lives.

CLEVELAND, O., July ga dis
patch received here states that the
iron steamship Alberta ran down the
propeller J. II. Osborn off Whitefisn
Point, Lake Superior, late Sunday
night, the propeller sinking imme-
diately in 100 feet of water. 1t Is re-
ported that the mate, fireman, cook
and five deck hands went down with
the vessel The captain, passengers
and remainder of the crew were res
cued by consorts Of the Osborn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01

PRESIDENT ARTHUR IS not appoint
ing his personal enemies as mucA as
he was He had nominltel John Jar
rett, Of Pennsylvania, to take charge
OF the newly created bureau Of Labor
statistics. But on learning that Mr..
Jarrett had been bitterly and wanton
ly denouucing him, he reconsidered
his appointment After his experience e
with the half breeds of New York, Mr.
Arthur has lost faith in the scriptural
injunction, which, freely rendered, is:
Whosocver shall smite thee on the
right cheek turn and give him fat
ollicc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01

War in Canada.

OTTAWA, July %. News from
Aylmer, says serious trouble is appre-
hended six miles northwest of that
place, where farmers turned out on a
farm owned by one Fegan TO stop the
construction Of the Pontiac and Paci-
fic Junction railway. The farmers
are not satisfied with the arbitrator's
award for right of way. Five COM
panies of the Ottawa and Carleton
rifles are ordered to the spot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, July 29-Flour- Quiet and firmly
held wheat-Steady; No. 2, SIT Corn-Strong
and steady 20. 2 at 30; rejected y. Oats Higher;
No. white. 34G537. Rye-Lower; No. ], ssl4.
BarIey-DnlI; No. g GlH Provisions Higher;
Mess pork, 1900 for seller cash. Lard-Prime
steam, 71fII for seller cash. Live hogs Higher
at ; .2O05.70 Butter-Quiet and steady; choice
creamery. 17G1s. Cheese-Fairly active and
steady; new cream, SAP Eggs Easier; Is.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01

THE shops of tho press claim that
Blaine stole some of his ideas from
Washington's farewell address. If he
had only stolen some Of Washing
tons sense of duty as = public officer
and official integrity, the smell Of his
record would no. drive 50 large por
ton Of the best republicans from the
ranks, and compel SO many organs
who support him to eat their own
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
The Cholera.

PARIS, July %, Z p. m. There were
6 deaths from cholera at Aries during
the past "a hours Two deaths have
occurred at AK since noon.
9 m.-There were 90 deaths at
Marseilles daring the past q hours.
Seventeen cases of cholera have ap-
peared Mt Paneolier, Italy. The pa-
tients are mostly workmen from Mar
seilles and Toulon. Measures have
been taken to isolate the district.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
skedaddIed

LITTLE Rock, July 29.--R. A. Mac
beth, of this city, proprietor of gro
Gerry store at Beebe and canning es-
tablishment at Judsonla, left secretly
last night after selling out his business
at both places and took the proceeds
with him. He owes about sc, 900
chiefly In Little Rock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
CRIME

rlUS MILLER, of York, Pa, shot his
sister rin-law Saturday. For years he
has hecN a moEomaniaC upon the sub
iect of witchcraft, and frequently ac-
cused lis sistcr-iu-law of bewlto hing
him,
JUAN c. BAcHA. of Las Vegas, Il
beaten, and robbed of $l3 900 in money
and checks at Cincinnati Friday night.
FIVE men attacked four lIungarians
Saturday night at Uniontown, Pa,
killing one outright aud seriously in
jurinE thu others. The ruflians have
been arrested, and are he Id for murder
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01

THERE were grand ratification meet
ings in Albany last evening, but the
Associated Press were so eager
to get full particulars az to the
kind of crushed hat that Blaine
wears al Harbor Bar, that
franchise holders in this section we're
favored with no particulars Had it
been meeting Of half a dozen work
ing men alleged opponentsof Cleve-
land, tie wires would have sagged
under an account Of it
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01

Mr.. w. A. CRoFFUT writes to the
Chicago Tribune that he recently met
Andrew D. White, president of Cor
nell, and that that gentleman de-
clared his purpose of voting for Cleve-
land P.esident White was a dele
gate at large to the Chicago republi-
can convention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
Logan Courting the Voters.

LAWRENCE, Ks, July pa letter
from Senator Plumb states that Sena
tor John A. Logan has positively as
sured him he will be present at the
old settlers meeting al Bismarck dur
ing the western national far.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
Society of the Army of the Tennes-
see,

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 2..-Gen.
Sherman IS in st. Paul conferring
with the local committee relative to
the reunion of the Society of the
Army of the Tennessee August 13.
All the arrangements have been per
fected and the reunion will take place
on the bank of lake Minnetonka, near
the Hotel Lafayette Ladies will be
admitted to the banquet. Those in
tending to attend should promptly
notify Gen. ]. B. Sanborn, chairman
executive committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
Broke His Ankle.

CALDWELL, Ks, July 29.-Lieut.
Chas. w. Taylor, Ninth cavalry, U.
s. A., was thrown from his horse last
evening, and sustained badly broken
ankle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
CNclOne.

NORFOLK, July %. Yesterday af-
ternoon a cyclone from the southwest
visited the neighborhood OF Hickory
Grove, Norfolk Co, destroying every
thing in its path, 200 rods wids Sew
eral persons were badly niur:d, but
no lives are reported lost The larg-
est trees were carried away, houses
and barns Destroyed aud cattle killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-01
Fusion of Greenbackers and Re-
puhliCans in MeSt Nirsinla

pubIIcans IN West Nirgina.
PARKERSRURG, w. Va. July -.
Two thousand people are already
here for the state republican conven-
ton tomorrow. 1t is now definitely
settled that fusion arrangement
was entered into some weeks ago
whereby the greenbackerS shall name
a portion of the ticket The fusion
lists assure the republicans 10, 200 al
ditional votes IN the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23

All roses, after they have ceased to
bloom, should be cut back, that the
strength of the root may go to forming
new roots for next year.
LEONARD BROTHERS, of Mt. Leonard,
Mo-, breeders of Aberdeen-Angus cattle,
will exhibit number of calves of that
breed at the Denver Exposition
next fall. AS the gentlemen named
own a remarkably. good herd, and pos
sess excellent Judgment in matters re-
lat1ng to cattle, their exhibit will doubt
less do honor to the Scotch doddies.
MRS. HARRISON, in the Prairie
farmer, says: When the sealed honey
In hive has been consumed, q vigilant
eye must be kept on the colony during
cold storms, lest they starve. Such an
army of workers consume heavy ra-
tons. When bees kill drones in spring
1t may be known that they are scarce Of
honey, for they do it to preserve the
life OF the commonwealth.
COLORADO recognizes in it's statutes
the advantages of good breeding, and
discourages the wasteful folly of breed
ing from scrubs, by enacting a law
that mo bull, unless he be as good as
half or quarter thoroughbred, shall be
allowed to run at large on the public
domain" The example is one that all
states might follow with great benefit to
owners of stock and to humanity gen.
eraIIv.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23
A Fathers Heartlessness.
From the Philadelphia Press.l

From the Philadelphia Press.l
A party of Roumanian gypsies crossed
Girard Avenue bridge yesterday and en-
camped on lot at BrewerstoWn. The
party consists of Jean Pierott, his wife
and four children, and William Delcast,
his wife and three children. They have
with them a performing bear, two wagons,
and COW and calf. Pierott, the lead
er of the party and the owner OF the
bear, said they had just arrived from
Chicago, having driven their teams the
entire distance. He said they obtained
their living by giving performances
with the bear, which has been taught
many amusing tricks.
did your bear eat the child that died
while you were in Syracuse?" was
sked.
ga gypsy named Mox came to nv
camp which was in the woods on the
outside of Syracuse, last fall. Mox bad
two wives with him, and one of them
had sick child. While we were away
during the day the child died, and when
we got to camp it was laid under tree,
wrapped in blanket. Mox didn't fas-
ten his bears, and while we were eating
our supper they found the body and
commenced to eat it. Two men saw
them doing it, and tried to drive them
away, and told us what the bears were
doing. Mox looked at the half-de-
voured body and said: Lei them finish
it now The men then ran away, and
pretty soon came back with others, who
shot the bears, and put rope around
Mox's neck and were going to hang him.
when some officers came and took him
to prison. What became of him after
that don't know. They didn't touch
us at all, but told us to get out of the
state
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23
The Triumph of Innocence.

Two children, a boy of 9 and a girl
of 4 years, came into Cleveland street
car Saturday. The girl climbed upon
the seat and looked out the window.
Suddenly turning her face, she fixed
her gaze upon the face of the boy with
look of eager longing. Throwing her
arms about his neck, she laid her cheek
lovingly against his, and in pleading
accents whispered, Bob, say, have
you got some gum in your mouth ?"
Bob returned the caress, gently put her
aside, and made no answer. In nowise
disconnected, the little maiden renewed
the attack, appealing to his love, his
generosity, his manliness, his chivalry,
to her need, her helplessness, and de-
pendence, enforcing each argument
with melting chances and caressing
batteries. Bob, true to his mans nat
ure, smiled sweetly and indifferently
and almly pursued his thoughts and
his task. At last look of awful de-
termination settled down on the little
face which moment ago was wreathed
in smiles. Bracing one knee against
the back of the seat and the other
against the defenceless Bob, she took
his face between her two hands, pushed
his head back against the window,
struck an attitude of a frst-class dem
fist, and made a thorough and vigor-
GUS examination of that mouth. Sud
denly look of Joy flashed across the
gloom of that small countenance, as
with an air oftriumph her hands dashed
into the mouth and returned with the
coveted treasure, With an expression
of perfect contentment and satisfaction
it was transferred to her own mouth.
and she sat down beside Bob once more
the gentle and dependent sister, all
smiles and tenderness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23
The Piano Tuner.

what have you got In that little
sample case? ?" asked representative of
Detroit paper of well-known musi-
clan.
"My workshop. My piano-tuning
implements"
you're piano-tuner. The business
must be an odd one"
at is. Many queer experiences
good place to study human nature, and
one OF the best places to try ones pa
tience"
"In what way?"
First, one must get acquainted with
the piano, and after having done that,
acquaintance with each member of the
family must be formed"
you're not quite clear"
swell, in the first place it makes no
difference whether the piano is old or
new. One cannot tune piano until he
knows how much it will stand. Then
the several members of the family will
come in and offer you advice as to how
it must be tuned. The old gent wants
it so that the low bass notes will
be strong and loud; the mother
thinks those upper notes should
be just leetle louder, and the
various young people who practice are
certain that you can never get the old
thing in tune"
"How do you get started on the
key?"
with tuning-fork; but even then
we have to set the scale according to
the instrument. If it is old or peculiar
~ built it will not stand as much key
ing-up as a new and strong instru-
ment."
"How long does it take to tune pi-
ano2"
"That depends. If the instrument is
good one, and the family is sociable,
an entire day can be spent. On the
other hand, have tuned a piano in
less than an hour"
"Who are most PARTICULAR"
Professionals teachers. They
like to put the responsibility of their
poor playing on the shoulders of the
tuner"
"And you stand it?"
sometimes. A short time ago I
tuned a piano for a professional who
was to give concert at Phoenix hall.
At the concert he played poorly and
laid the blame on my shoulders. The
very next day the piano was moved
from Phoenix hall to Conservatory hall,
where Mr.. Sherwood was to give con-
cert. was asked to come and tune
the piano, but before I did so 7 met the
first professional who began berating
me for poor tuning of the instrument.
AS he scolded, Mr.. Sherwood remarked:
Mr.. -, you needn't come down and
tune that piano. I have just been try
ing it, and, although it has been moved,
it is in excellent tune The other chap
kept quiet after that"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23
His Mistake.
from the Merchant Traveller. ]

A gentleman on East Fourth Street
found ragged tramp sitting on his
front steps eating his lunch.
"HereI What are you doing there?"
he shouted.
"Partaking of a slight lunch. VIII
you join me?" the tramp politely re-
sponded.
"No; don't want any of your vii
famous feed"
"That's SO; it is pretty tough kind
of fodder. just got it out of your
kitchen. Your wife must be doing her
own cooking now"
whats that, you Internal hound?"
exclaimed the angry man, starting
towards the tramp, still sitting quietly
on the step.
Don't get excited, sir: don't get
excited; think minute. Aren't you
mistaken in calling me a hound?"
mo, I'm not; and I'll"
"But, my dear sir. you are mistaken;
| am no hound, I'm a setter"
The gentleman gazed at the tramp
In admiration and left him to finish
his lunch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23
UNITED STATES MINISTER Lew Wr.

UNITED STATES MINISTER LEW WAL
LACE, who is just home from Turkey,
has high opinion of the Sultan. Il
believe" he says, "there is no monarch
to-day actually administering a govern
ment in Europe who is his superior.
He is man of great intelligence, and
has thorough appreciation of the
needs of his empire. He is an ener-
getic worker and devotes himself
night and day to the business that pre-
sents itself. My candid opinion is
that if he lives he will carry out the
reforms most pressing upon him. He
is man of acute intellect, sharp,
shrewd and thorough diplomatist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23
AMENDMENT.
BY Z. G.. CHEyERTON.

so I'VE mes garden with such pleasant seeds
AS as ! zen rom gorgeous blooms along the way,
IniT III my heart said, "The later day
mNo figs of thistlesI' cried the men Of creeds reeds
But was wiser. These were old and eray:
Jealous Of youth clear voice and roundelav.
LO now hunger in field of weeds
Where shards of broken wassail boIy1s Ito boaxo5
And purple thistles shaken by the gale 'pe"'
nc Nod back anathema. 1 might have reaped
Times fairest harvest. Shall moan and Iuoi,
sit might have been" Nay, not till sweat hath
stepped Wv -1''N
The brow Of toll and all amendment fail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23
THE KNIGHTS FATE.
BY IDA IDDINGs GALE.

There lived long centuries ago
4 brave knight in the land of France
From his red lips sweet song did flow,
And ready was he with the lance.
But to his heart there came grief,
The bitterness of loves desire, ---. p
And song lost all its sweet relief
His bosom burned with endless fire. ..las1
For this-the one he loved most we'll
Did turn from him in naughty scorn, III
And he, as one whom fate doth queu,
Did go his way of gladness shorn
Nomore he sung-no more the CLEAN 4-4i2g
Of his bright lance did meet the sun, a.
No more he rode-but in dream
He unused as one for aye undone.
And when at last, for love of her,
Grown buta wrath, he called to those
About him, Bring my boots and spur,
And my good steed-let none oppose.
He rode adown the forest way
With dropping head and neryeleSs hand;
The buds were thick upon the spray
And it was Aprillei the land.
He saw afar the turrets shine,
The snowy pennons floating fair
And, as monk that nears shrine,
He paused and crossed himself in pray'r
He came unto the castle wall
Wherein the Scornful ladye dwelt
Down came S00 through TIC SIttIS1y ud1A
To where the knight, dismounting, knelt.
He said no word, but on his brow
The death dews glittered i the light
ooh. live" she cried, 81 love thee now"
He smiled as one in Heaven might.
Down, down from eyes now sweet with care,
The lavish tears were richly shed;
They bathed his brow, as bending there
Her lips touched his. He was dead.
An old, old tale-and sad as old
And yet, can but envy him,
For Death gave what Life did withhold
Fer yet he passed into the Dim
And for an instant most supreme
Her love made bright his life's eclipse;
For him her starry eyes did beam;
For him the blossom of her lips.
And then came peace-ah mel ah me!
Who would not thus be satisfied?
Better that brief, sweet ecstacy
Than death-in-l ife-Oflove denied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23

SAN Francisco is apparently begin
ming to experience the friction of high
strung tension of life that has so long
characterized our Eastern cities. In
less than six months there have been
there sixty-two suicides, an average of
over ten per month, which is more than
double the average for the same period
during the five previous years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-23

A GIRL pupil in the drawing class of
an Omaha convent was punished for
banging the hair of st. Cecilia.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-07-25


nave had ldfe ooPo -uh'ueS OF col
iecang leatlc'S emo '.aIe many times
begun CO." -o'l--1l'N 20 ;o;"don It,
- WeVer, oW"'5 % NE 'a-ue O. lneecls
ana oaher cap'cs; IN t>'e seq = OF Ma
lacca col'cc,o 90 me ica n"'', OF tne A GUS
pheasantS, OF sevcza b'tdS OF pa au'>e (sold
by Aalays from ColeDe- ana lands,
CT the Imper2i pigeon, re ocean,
ana many ot9ef s'tali,e dos, such as
wou!G reloice tile hea'' o. a li>ne man o.
wet Gay WIN netVy s?he III re y
and nothing to do but oYefaa, i iv-
nook. BuC plague on WI &c aul'S, c"r-
pehter WasPs ana stcn IKE ere; .rtc :
my beautiful lei'' ne : OF a Tie coiofs III
the rainbow wen, Il o their omA'Ye7 Gus
s'omlchs an" al '':hY cases noV even ne
bare quits tchl1 - c q" me. 20. some o.
them ooa II TO lave proved KING IA 4
Scotch or lush sdraIn IS ed by The
iact OF mere lunch OF tAese s&udy feail-
| crs, tied with q BIT OF tWine TO hook, hav
ing caught big yellow nondescript fish in
oae Of the many rivers on the Malay Pc
n.nsuia. An Indian c9ilet ION sha ed the
same tate iof there IS nothing that indian
Doochees-.lf c,ul WOiC-seem so fond OF as
feathers. ], Is Ee-,t 20 impossible to keep
tied flies IL INDIA. 10 say nothing OF eli
matte inhJenccs separating ,he gut from
the hook, o00c'c2s-1.gtice lnseci5-reve
on the wings and boCics; nothing coming
amiss 20 them-pig's wool 0. resin. was
once iooi enough 10 purchase a dazzling
COLLECTION OF so-cal'ed "mahseer flies
They were as big rs the y gus moth, and
much reSemblcd collection of tropical
butterflies in glass case. What they cost
| am ashamed to say. Suffice ii to say
that, if / could sell at the prices | bought
at | would instantly take TO feather collect
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-07-25

liean party, since to set up charges against
It's principles, or as an Organization, would
be to reveal the secret purpose of the bolt.
Hence it is, that no word of approval is
given the Democracy, since to do SO would
be to close tie door of retreat through
which these designing men propose to
sneak back into the Republican party-the
one great fault of which is its too forgiving
spirit For this it deserves punishment,
and if it shall ever eXalt the Curtis-Schurz-
Higginson malcontents again, or put them
in the forefront of honor or danger, the
party should be biotted out of existence.
But of this we have little fear, When
this bolt shall have merged fully with the
Democratic opposition, and both shall have
met defeat at the polls, the Republican
party viii act upon the wiSdem taught by
experience,