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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26

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I ,ti 10 any ASSET al ,.t'sti'"s Slt'le,
lheFs SAYS tnat u tI"lce ! : ,!ioS.Ellt g
oatne on christmas IA! OF ASn e9'.eSuaS
VIII secure lIetl9n rom leFetS an" p tou.,i-
acne. Many q l!te customs y tle rie ~.
people are copied nE ,A'ilerlt",1S, anu 'n'S
heaith1ui pracuGe OF taxing pain once
year pIooaoiS vital ,1s iIu'eu u - i
N"''oll IIor' tLe>S ila"t'tS II = '.'1,sN!
Io' 10 leilu any !"'l.- On New eai ; l''S
= = . S"s1otn - I,'Ne '"t.'e 71"'I's
toEllS on eliItS'li'aS DAY anu 10 Nift 70 s,
tue name OF me Twelve llol'l>, uIs>T "IS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26


branch Of il 10 their friends as conveying
-lsir ,r,,I ,yiShr.
-, o.: -. -, 10.
has MI sorfs II sun,rs,ft;ans connected win
il In some n.rt, If Fps-t,nI thr last hi, Of
tho Znlr-,o.r was for cnn9 mex taken from
RI. ~, and thn navt ,ay h,nr close 10 the
,,,ilinr in tha kitchen - he kent 10 light the
now Christina, Eve ire ar else ii was nut
mon III. FRI before rhr new yulc-log was
hrourht in. This was \ sort Of fire ins,,r-
a,,re ,,nliny.-,,.iib rozy a,niIrnls-for il was
t,ar+bt rLat ~. hons. and iii nrorerty. he
I,r,s-fI,r tLar,.tn would he kent rom the
ray3reS al flames if This little btackened
.ti... was carefully. treasured "a care was
aIwa,s -al.5 r,- IN lot the ioy bprn on
tjraI,. ~. Pc, ~. confd tai,a ,Iaca
tjia ra,,,,,sr+ ,,'ol,lj bn ,.l,e,, from ne fra
AMI ,,+ 80, tl, I,[,1, III .I,a tr, dfs5 o,,t
II VI. da.i,,II, - Ta,,s a lro,lf-sizad lao
fnr + + burned I'M aarfy II, fba evening the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26
SANTA CLAUS.
How Bobby Brown Searched and
Found Him.

''PIcasc, sir, be You Santa Clause
The small voice rang out, shrill and
eager, on the crisp evening air, and }. r.
Feruald senior member of the firm of
FrrIald & Co., turned and looked down in
10 the child'S animated face, upliftcd with
an nNiou, inquiry shining through the
Large, dark eyes. made larger and seeming
l. darker, 10y want and poverty.
''Santa Claus Ia. ha that is a joke, :
said Mr.. FcmaId, good-naturedly, viewing
TN, immense bundle in his arms from
which Houuded 4 dolls foot through an
opening in the paper that cnveloped it. and
whose uneven surface bore wonderful re-
SrmhIauce to Santa Claus mysterious pack
age.
Wen. my little man. it does look like it;
but how did YOU find me out:''
oh. sir" cried the child, with an express
sion OF rapt admiration ON his small, pinchcd
tacc, Il knew You in Il minute, cause YOU
looks Just like Your picture i'll the toy-Shop
windows. There's the long, white whiSk-
crS, an the white hair an the fur cap, an
the great ovcreoat, an the bundle of toys
YOU'RE -on' to give to the rich children
tonight. I've stood ON the corner here ever
81 long, a-waitin' for You TO come along. |
knew you'd come down this street sure,
cause the rich children live here"
The child talked rapidly. catching his
breath between the sentences as though
frightened nj his budnrSS in addressing so
great parsonage is Santa Claus
\ud what did You want to see me for,
my little man" said Mr. Frrnald, taking
both little hlue-vcincd hands i'll one of his
great. warm ones.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26

frightened Christmas for him, touched the
rich han heart, rs it had not been touched
for ma:., :. month.
''jll tell you where live. an how many
there :. an everything" cred Bobby,
bgrathle>Sly: so / you can't stake the
place. My, won't Nelly be glad t you
found Us. woa't tell Tom that limited,
cause he'd say it wasn't perljte Of me 10 do
it. But You see, sir. just couldn't let this
Christmas 30 BY 'thout finding you cause
Nelly-Nel,y'S little thing. sir, only i've
a>t Summer-an Nelly is talkiu' all the
line bout Christmas dolly, an it makes
2oor ma cry 10 have her tell what she'll do
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26
THE GRAY AND THE GOLD.

An old man sits al the big arm chair
In the evening taking ease.
His palsicG hand III the golden hair
OF the midget on his knees.
:" Tell me dan pa as she Destles close
Wuth 90 one little. like me:
Did ole SANITY tum d ms sindeers en-
with 90 a 'ung en- Us me!
" An en- did 90 av tIm Toxins too,
An hungf en- over dc t4ir
An peek out from 90 cadH an boob
An make ole SANITY Tiaw stare.
:" Did % papa tell 90 all en- tings-
Boat ~anty-ss 20 to.e me
Bout JITm angels an baby on dair ingS-
Take down 90 han ct me tee
She took away from his eyes his hand,
An laughed. the rubg-lipped spy.
And stopping said: e Ell. do detlare,
Cos dot dim u in 90 eye.
Two heads nestle in the bix arm chair
The gray and EolI interlace.
The Christmas OF childhood nestles there
Asleep in the Cd man face.
-E1chdn0e.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26

thrust i'll. and before the door could be
closed, more bundles followed
By this time the little ones We're caperjn-
about the room IN the widest delight Tom
stood with the stoye-handIe in ore hand.
and an expression OF blank amazcmeuI on
his face perfect statue Of surprise. Mrs.
Brown had sank into chair, and with
elapsed hands and fearful eyes, was view
inc the presents which seemed literally to
shower down upon them. and which meant
50 much OF comfort and happiness t. her
little family. Bobby was the only one who
did not seem 10 be 1T all surprised at the
generous display. Nor did he cease to re-
gard the door with anxiety until the doll
and the candy. together with other surprises
and toys not mentioned by him in his con-
ver>ation with Santa Claus. had made their
appearance.
Where did they all come FROM" caSped
Mrs Brown in peypleNity. There must be
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26
Christmas Decorations.

The decoration OF church, says 5. Q.
J.. in the Country Gentleman. should be
in keeping with its architecture, richly
carved woodwork being lett uoadou,ed. but
blank spaces covered with wreatl,s, gar
lands, shields or stars. riatn columns
should have garlands of evergreen around
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26
TAkIN9 STOCK.

Why Christians Should at This Season
Make "A Careful InVc,tigation of Their
Spiritual Condition.
At this season Of the year it is usual for
business men to take stock, aud make a
careful investigation Of their affairs. If
they can figure out financial advance for
the year it gives them satisfaction and an
added SENSE Of security.
Ii is well for Christians to take stock.
They are called 10 add to their faith,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26

They so To bed With the
determination not 10 fan
asleep and miss hearing
the donkey'S bray which
is to announce the arrival
of the bouutitul rair.
However they are not
allowed to leave their beds
until early dawn, when Il
general scramble takes
place. With shouts of de-
Eight or sohS of .lisappoint-
lnent the various recep-
tacleS for the expected
presents are examined.
and the several papers
mllone in which the gifts
are tied up TO prolong the
suspense. Some reveal
the coveted sweets, the
long-desircd picture book,
the prayed-for fairy doll:
others contain paIpable
hints of the parents dis
pleasure i'll the shape of a
birch rod, a written rep
rimand, etc, OF are empty
altogether. The lucky
recipients are congratu-
lated; those under a cloud
laughed at, and harmless
fun reigns supreme
throughout the house.
In a similar way st.
Nicholas day is celebrated
in France on the 9th of
December, and in Lorraine
the role of Ruprerlit is
played by Pere Fouettard,
preceding st. Nicholas,
who is seated ON the in
cvitabIe donkey, in his
official robe, with mitrc,
cross and long beard. In
the south OF Germany st.
Nicholas appears in per
son on Christmas eve, or
sends his bearded servant
Ruprecht, wrapped in furs
or blankets - the more
ogre-likc the bcttcr-with
a birch rod in his hand
and a well-filled bag or
basket on his back. Be
fore distributing his gifts,
which consist of apples,
walnuts, oranges, penny
dolls and similar tritleS.
he examines the children
about their behavior since
last Christmas. rewarding
the good ones and ex-
pressing his diSpleasurp by
the character of his pres
cntS bits of wood, stones
or raw potatoes to the
naughty on,s. Ruprecht
:. ,,,,I,l = ~,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-26

l doubt II there was a
happier child in all the
land than Bobby Brown.
Mr.. Fernald then re-
traced his steps, visiting a
clothing establishment, a
shoc-storc, Il toy-siop, the
confrctioncrs, the baker ;,
the groccr's, and at Cach
place, after giving his III
der, he requested that the
things be sent, the first
thing in the morning. To a
certain address, and left at
Mrs. Browns room with
Santa Claus compliments.
Bobby tossed rcstlcSsly
in his bed that night.
How could he sleep with
such a wonderful secret
nm his r,inJo At every
snunJnbn .tartnd nnrvons-
!, INA Ii.tnnod ,ttantiynl,,
,.ntiItha .n,,n,I he'd cna.ni
Tnward ,pnrniur he frII
asleep, and was only
lin~o fir. in tI,c oId stow
"IIas no coma yrt3,'
c,.ipd Bnbhy snri,,ginr ont
Of bed
Wboo', asked Tom
Rr,t Bobhv nrptrndrd IN
he too busy about hi, ward
robe ia heed Toms u,Ies-
tion lie felt chaurinrd
Nat he had ca nearly ho-
tr,,.nI his ,,rarinns secret
Mrs Brown with a
weary sirh n,,t thn last
pnt,to in fine oven and
wondered where the dim
Nor fn,, tI,nsn huprry H.
ia months M. r. ,.on,a
from Her faith in Gods
care was saraIv triad NJ
tirn,s Poor wnman b.r
burdens vnrn heavy to
boar
suddenly tbrro came .
knnrI; nj fine door
"It's him =" cried Rob-
hy snriugiuo forward ia
onnn i
..IInra's = hasI,ct for tho
Widow Rrovn vhI,.h
santa Clans SEM from the
grorn,y With Ills rnnnIi-
mont said the man
tbrmstinc = Iaroe has,,rt in
NJ tLe door and dis,nnrar-
inc before = question
rouId he asked
Before the contents wore
half taken ont another
ran came at fine door. and
another hasl,et was th,1,st
in
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-02-20

Itms.ngual.l OF ea--m. r.. .t,rF
n.... a.r. mHr.rI I.sn. dow
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1884-02-20
933, Ii BOTANIC 9As:A?as,.lA

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The republican party, says the New
York Mail and Express, comes out # this
present defeat strong, compact. homo
geneous and determined organization,
more 80 than at any time for several years
past. 1t has its own accounts TO settle and
new local leaderships to seek, within its
own ranks. and it will be greatly benefit
ed by four years Of relief from both the
responsibility for Federal patronage and
the effects Of patronage on its internal
strength and purity. 1t will present a
solid front against every attempt to de-
teriorate our credit and currency against
backward steps as regards civil service
reform; against dimisinishing the bene-
fits OF the protective system; against the
twin relic" of polygamy; against con-
tinued frauds and ontrages on the suffrage
in the South, and for the preservation of
all the humane. just and benefcent results
Of the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
Frederick Douglass. /
Hrs VIEWS IN REGARD TO THE EFFECT OF
CLEvELASD's ELECTION.

In a recent interview Mr.. Douglass is
reported as saying:
Il think that the immediate effect will be
deplorabIe, especially upon the fears of the
| colored seople. To them it is an indication
of reaction. They have looked upon the
democratic party, and not without reason, as
the political embodiment Of whatever of
hostile sentiment exists toward them in the
country, the focus of the old exploded slave
power and naturally opposed to negro citi
zenship. negro equality before the Law. negro
education and negro progress. They remem-
Der that the democratic party at the South
waged war upon the Union to perpetuate their
enslavement and that that party. North and
South, opposed their Liberation. that 1t has
repeatedly declared the acts by which the
negro was made citizen and voter unconsti-
tutional, revolutionary and void, and cOnse
quently think their liberty in danger from the
accession of that party TO power. They know
that in one form or another. The party still
adheres to the old doctrine of State sover-
eighty as against the sovereignty of the
United States. and easily see THAI under this
doctrine, BY means more or less direct they
NAV be reduced 10 sem-slavery. Some hope
has been expressed that the fact that Mr..
Cleveland owes his election largely to disaf-
Iecttu FeDuDlicdHS may eudUIS tIctl " eAtTS
happy influence in the directing of his
course My own opinion is, however, that
very little attention will be paid to the advice
and influence of the independents
at can be said truthfully that Mr.. Cleve-
land owes very little to them far as gen.
uine feeling is concerned. They simply used
Cleveland as means of destroying Blaine;
they came to Cleveland not because they
liked him OF the democratic party, but sim
ply because they hated Blaine
What of the effect upon the material
welfare of the cOlored racer"
1T will be bad in that it will chill the
hopes of the colored people of the South
concerning their education. They may very
properly spprehend that the violence and
intimidation to which they have been
subjected will now become chronic under the
democratic rule, at least during the next four
years, for | have no fear that the democratic
rule will extend beyond that period. | can
not conceive of any circumstances that can
bring about the same antagonisms and
asperites in the republican party in the next
four years that met us on the threshold of the
late presidential canvass. The Independents
have had their revenge; the stalwarts have
had theirs, and the half DEEDS had theirs two
years ago. At the end of the four years |
think we shall all have seen our folly,
repented, and prepared to bring forth fruits
meet for repentance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
General News.

Work in the new shoe factory at Concord,
n. II. will begin on Monday.
The revolutionary troubles in Mexico
increase and point to stormy times when Gen.
Diaz shall be naugurated the first of Decem
Der.
One hundred Mormon converts have gone
from Tennessee to Utah recently Among
them were three negroes, the first colored
Mormons.
The father of General Custer still drives
the horse his son rode at the Black Hills
massacre. He is nearly 80 years of age and
lives in Michigan.
The late Signor Brignoli was an enormous
eater He once ate for dinner in Washing
ton, 81 hard boiled eggs and "topped off,
with piece of mnce pie, washing the whole
down with two glasses of English ale.
The wire drawers at Pttsburg wire mill.
who have been out on a strike, have returned
to work BY the end of this week it is ex.
pected all the coal mines along the river, will
be in operation at reduced wages.
Father Egan forcibly elected Duncan Nc.
Cogua, over 10 wears of age, from the church
in ThOrnville, Ont, Nov. 10Th, for refusing
to pay tax levied by the priest. McCogua's
thigh was broken, and it is feared he is fatal
ly injured
Con Murphy, desperate, who has cos,
the country many thousand dollars. broke
Jail in Montana, last week, gathered band
of twenty men and is now eutrenched with
his followers on an island in the Missouri
river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

with any claim to intelligence, says the
Philadelphia Press. who does not know o.
with anv honesty who will not admit that
the so-called elections of Mississippi are a
dreary farce, and that. were fair express
sion of the wishes of the people allowed.
Cleveland would have had as much chance
of getting the electora! vote Of Minnesota
as Of Mississippi. Yet the people OF the
North are expected to submit patiently
while the fraudulent elections of Missis-
sippi. Louisiana and South Carolina, each
of which has a majority of celored voters,
decide who shall be President of the
limited States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
Personal.

DR.. Charles A. Meserve is on an extended
trip through Louisiana and Florida.
A. 0. Pike has been elected a member OF
the Board of Agriculture for three years from
January next.
G. W. Jones of Fayetteville Tenn. q
member of the confederate congress, died
recently, aged ~.
Lieut. Greeley, the Arctic explorer, was q
Captain in the late Gen. John f. Appleton
regiment, the slst U. S. colored.
Rev. John w. Murphy pastor of st, Mary's
Church in Bangor, has been appointed vicar
general of the diocese of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
ills No Wonder

that so many people sink into untimely graves
when we consider how they neglect their
health. They have disordered liver, deranged
Bowels, Constipation, Piles or diseased
Kidneys. but they let it go and think they
will get over it" 1t grows worse, other
and more serious complications follow and
soon it is too late to save them. IF such
people would take Kidney-Wort it would
preserve their lives 1t acts upon the most
important organs purifying the blood and
cleansing the system, removes and prevents
these disorders and promotes health.
ovISeod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

"Stc semper tyrnnnts" is one of the
most conspicuous headings given by a
Virginia paper. to the election returns
and to Its announcement of the election of
Cleveland and Hendricks, and the edition
OF the paper in which this announcement
was made. is printed on blood red paper.
The motto recalls some rather unpleasant
recollections that it seems even a Bour-
bon Virginia organ would prefer not to
revive, but then, there is no accounting
for the workings OF the human mind.
"Sic seHiper tyrannis" were the words OF
Booth as he murdered Abraham Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

President Arthur is mentioned as a
candidate for the place of Senator from
New York, to ill the vacancy that will oc
cur at the expiration of Senator Lapham's
term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The Arkansas republicans made some
surprising gains at the Presidential cleo
ton and came near carrying several coun-
ties which have been regarded rs solidly
democratic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The praises of Mr.. Blaine as a popular
leader and republican candidate. are even
mere unanimous and enthusiastic after
his defeat than when his nomination. was
first announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

The Kennebec journal establishment Ia prepared
at all times to give immediate attention 20 orders of
any kind Of book or joN printing We have every
facility for doing work cheaply and well. Have new
presses, large quantities OF paper stock. and the
intest styles Of type Orders by mail will receive
promDt attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The LESlSLaTWE DAILY

IL published during the session Of the Legislature.
and contains full official reports of the dongs OF the
Senate aud House. No other newspaper In the
state turuishe. such full legislative reports Terms,
81 90 for the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

B. II. Douglass & Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops are manufactured by themselves and
are the result of over forty years experience
in compromising cough mixtures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Robert Toombs. of Georgia, voted for
Cleveland and Hendricks. 1t was the first
ballot he has cast since the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

We, the undersigned, haze
used WaEO Bitters, and cheer
fully recommend them as the
best medicine ace ecer used for
Impurities of the blood, and
the cure OF all stomach trOitb-
les, Including dyspepsia. loss
of appetite, indigestion, sick
headache, and general dc
biIity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Hosts of hungry democrats are gotng to
be disappointed, there are not offices
enough to give each applicant taste,
and besides the civil service reform law.
and the tenure of office act will necessarily
operate to keep large number of repub-
leans in office. There will be clean
sweep no doubt, As far as possible. but it
will not be possible to make many chang
es where no changes can be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

The vote OF Pennsylvania was officially
counted at Harrisburg Monday. The to-
tai vote aggrevates 500. 32S. or 24,545 in
excess OF that cast four years ago. Blaine
scores plurality OF sl,0l0. This, says
the Press. is quite enough to satisfy any
ambition aud to testify stronger than
words can express the appreciation of the
people of this State of the candidate and
the principles he represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

1t is sem-oilicially intimated that it
Cleveland mnifests any disposition to
temporise with the civil service reformers
he will be read out of the democratic par
tv without benefit of clergy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-20

Cabinet. making for the new administers
ton is going on brisklv, A New Jersey
delegation waited upon the President elect
the other day to urge the appointment Of
John p Stockton as Secretary of the
Navy This has stirred up the friends OF
Gen. Mcclellan, who desire him for Secre.
tary of War, and warm contest has com.
menced between the factions. Before the
Publications over their victory are ended
the hungry democrats are quarreling
about the division of the spoils.
There are $50. 900 colored voters in Mis-,
sissippi TO 10000 white, yet Cleveland's
majority is over $1,000, while Blaine, &C
oording to the returns, received less than
one-third OF the colored vote. Does any
one believe that this it the legitimate re
suit of fair election There is no one