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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
A GLIMPSE OF NORWAY.
A Land of Many BruysdaIs-of snowy
Mountains, and Hardy Men.

Froude, IN Longman's Magazine,
says: I'VE found ourselves anchored
in land locked bay, which / will for
convenience sake call Bruysdal. There
are so Bruysdals IN Norway. and this
is not one of them. That is all which l
need say. 1t forms the head of deep
inlet, we'll stocked with dabs, and had
dock, and whiting, and olffsh, and
other monsters. The landscape is at
once grand and gentle; mighty snow
capped mountains cleft into gorges so
deep and dark that the sun, save in
the height of summer, can never look
into them, while on the immediate
shores rich mcaaow land and grassy,
undulating hills stretch along the
ford for miles, and from the estate of
a prosperous bonder, who rules pa
ternally over his mountain valley, a
river runs in near our anchorage,
which, after leaving a lake half a
mile from sea, winds down with an
ever-Aowing stream through heathery,
pine-clad slopes and grassy levels
covered with wild roses and bilber-
ries. The cuckoos were calling in the
woods as we came up, widgcon and
wild duck were there teach
ing their young broeds to take
care of themselves, oyster catch
ers flew to and fro-they have no fear
of mei4 in a place where no one cares
to hurt them. Boats with timber were
passing down the river to a saw-mill
opposite the mouth. The lake out of
which it flows is two miles long, and
ends in solitary glen, closed in by
precipices at the head and on either
side. There was beauty here and
grandeur, food If all kinds. from
mutton to bilberries, now ripe and as
large as grapes. Above all, we know
by past experience that sea trout
swarmed in the lake and trout in the
river. The bonder's acquaintaned we
had made before, and the old man,
learning from the pilot who we were,
came on board at once with his son
and the schoolmaster to pay his res
poets. He himself was hale and
stout, age perhaps about 80, with dark
hair, which as yet had no gray
streaks in it; in manner very much of
a gentleman doing the konors of his
country and his 6ominions with rough
ulShIby. Ills ISAhC3 LIS 1lNCI, all llot
he had, lie gave US free use of. The
fish had not come up in any number
yet, but perhaps there might be some.
He accepted a glass of wine, being
temperate, but not severely abstem-
ious. The younger ones touched
nothing of that kind-totalers they
call themselves. They were fine
looking men, but without the fathers
geniality, and with slight tinge of
self-righ teousness. The interes5 Of
the moment was bear which they
had just killed among. them, having
caught him committing murder
among the sheep. As the tlocks in
crease the bears multiply among them,
and the shooting one is an event to be
made much of. This particular of
tenders head came home with us,
swinging in the rigging, and looked
SO savage, grinning there, as much to
reduce the pleasure of the crew in
going ashore among the bilberries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
A New Kind of Dog.

a wild looking man, who resembled
one who had wrestled with misfortune
in catch as -catch-you-c can hold and
a Woodward avenue bird store, the
other day, and approached the affable
proprietor.
Look here" he said, may l take
you apart for moment?'
Certainly" replied the man of al
imals, ''if you can put me together
again"
"Well, here's a letter from my wife;
say, come out and have something"
They went and had something;
when they came back the wild-iook-
ing man resumed the letter. She
writes me, he continued, ''to get her
a white canvass back dog in cross"
Now you go, said the bird man,
severely. business is business, and
I've no time to fool away"
He sat down on the curbstone to
rest. He was still reading the letter
when Sympathetic lady stopped to
look at him.
Poor man, are you ill?" she asked
kindly.
Heaven bless you, Madam, read
that letter. If you can ard will, l
am a saved man"
The lady took the letter as if she
were humoring the whlm of luna.
tic, and ran it over.
1T is easy enough to read, " she
said. Your wife, who seems to be
an excellent woman, wishes you to
buy her white dog in cross-stitch,
stamped on a canvas splasher, with
crewels to finish it, and send BY ex-
press at once I'm sure there's moth
ing about it that isn't plain enough. !"
Thank you ma'am. I'll never for
get your kindness. Where did you say
the cross stitched dog on canvas could
be foundl"
''At any art embroidery store,n and
the lacy walked away, remarking
soto voce:
''Of all stupids, men are the stupid.
est. Not TO know what cross stitch
isl"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19

THERE are rumors that Alexander
Mitchell is contemplating the re-
building Of Science hall or some plan,
not yet matIred or oyel fixed upon
as formed purpose, or Of endowIng a
college Of science in connection with
the university. No nobler monument
nor more lasting could be reared to
hand down a name as eminent as that
of tA,s distinguished man is in his own
generation II is earnestly to be hoped
that Mr.. Mitchell will deem the ru-
mored sch9me one worthy and sllita
BILE for his benefactron. One of the first
generation Of Wisconsin settlers, his
fame would be ensured for centuries
Us a bencfactor oF his kind by gift
such as it is hinted he may find it
proper to make.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
The Exposition.

NEW ORLEANS Dec. IL The day
of Inauguration Of the ceremonies at
the worlds exposition opened bright
and cheerful, aud thousands made
preparations early in the morning 10
witness the long expected event. Pub
lie and private buildings we're gaily
decorated. The procession formed at
IL o'clock and proceeded To the expo
sition grounds Ghere at 3 10 p. m. the
exposition was formally opened.
Arriving at the grounds the pro
ce. sion moved TO tho exposition build
ing, and at one o'clock DR.. Talmage
advanced to the front Of the stage
and made the opening prayer. lie
invoked the divine blessing on tho
officers, directors aud managers of
the association. He said:
May this day mark the beginning of q new dis
pensation Of prosperity and brotherhood. May
there come from the influences Of this exposition,
from these fields Of industY, results which shail
give the people more complete apparel, better
food more comfortable shelter, and more thor
ough educational advantages May ii result in
spreading out Of the golden sails Of our paralyzed
shipping in starting the ploF and epening the
doors OF our store houses. and may there come
to this whole land increased prosperity from this
gathering together from day 10 day and month
to month Of people OF all the states and coun-
tries We pray that the past feeling Of sectional
discord may disappear and the south, north and
east and west may become four parts OK the great
national harmony, and may 1t be the uniflcation
Of the north and south Of America.
DIR. Talmage then invoked bles-
sing TO God on the manufacturing,
industrial, educational and reforma-
tory institutions. The World Cour
iers military band Of Cincinnati,
then gave a grand exposition march.
Director Gen. Burke when the ap-
plause which greeted him, and the
repeated cheers of the people had
gubsided, delivered a short eloquent
speech surrenderiDg the exposition
into the hands of It's management.
After the Mexican band had reader
ed some of their selections, conclud-
ing with their national air (the audi
ence standing in the meantime) Pres
dent Richardson, of the exposition
association delivered bis address
which was wired to Washington.
Col. Gus A. Breaux then read Pres
ident Arthur's address, which had
Just been received by telegraph.
When he concluded the sentence de-
claring the worlds exposition open,
and at the same moment the president
in Washington closed the electric
current and the machinery here was
put in motion, a large portrait of
President Arthur was placed ia posi-
ton In the centre of the platform, and
greeted with round after round Of
applause, in the midst Of which Mayor
Guillotte arose and feeliBgly weicom-
ed the visitors TO New Orlcaas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19

SoME years ago republican candi-
date for governor was nominated over
a rival candidate after several ballots,
by one majority. Immediately there
after about dozen of the delegates
hurried to the room Of the lucky can
didste, and each eff the dozen inform
ed the candidate that his one vote was
thrown on the last ballot to produce
the msiority.
la just the same way there are sew
eral claimants to the honor Of defeat
ing Blaine. The old standby demo
Gratis claim it because they furnished
ninety nine one -huudredths of the
necessary votes. The mugwuaps
claim it because they drew
off thousands of votes for
Blaine and transferred them
to Cleveland. The Conkliug svea
gers claim it, because they bolted in
sufficient numbers to change the re-
suit in New York. The prohibition
lists claim it because they drew off
not "a third part of Heavens sons
but enough to insure Biaine's defeat.
But the fact is that they all defeated
the magnetic candidate. 1t took
every pound of lifting that all could
contribute to lift Mr.. Cleveland in.
And all the elements which combiu :
ed to overthrow the jiago statesman
are entitled TO credit, for not one OF
them could have been spared mot
even Burchard's three Rs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
TELEGRAPHIC.
GENERAL NOTES.

The exports of leaf tobacco from this
country during the past year were val
ued at 81, 7,405, ,232.
STRATToN e. STORM, cigar manufac.
turers at New York, employed 2,O0C
hands, have stopped work until the un.
certainty about the Spanish treaty is re-
moved.
NATURAL gas has been discovered in
Dawson County, ID. T., and petroleum
is now supposed to be abundant it that
region.
THE treaty between the United States
and Hawaii signed Saturday, merely
provides for the extension of the pres
ent treaty for seven gears from the
date of ratification.
THE United States Commission to
South and Central America has about
concluded its labors in the City Of
Mexico, and will leave for New Orleans
early next week.
THE citizens Of Ottawa, Ont. have
signed a memorial to the President-elect
of tho United States asking that Col.
Robbins, the present United States Con
sui there, be retained in office under
the new regime.
IN the Spiak County seat disturbance
in Dakota, Judge Smith decided at Mill
bank ST. turday that Redfield was not
the county seat, and ordered that the
records be returned to Old Ashton.
THE final splice at Coney Island, near
New York, of the cable of the Bennett
Mackey Commercial Company has been
made. Messages wero sent direc from
the company's Office in New York to
London. The first message sent was
one of fcongratulation to j. w. Mackey
on the com pletion Of the enterprise.
THE report that Miss Nellie Horan, of
Whitewater, Wis, poisoned herself and
family, is without foundation, th.ugh
an investigation into the death of her
parents and sister is progressing. Miss
Koran has not attempted suicide, is in
reasonably good healGh, and has made
no confession.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19

FRANCE is determined to put on
duty of thirty cents bunhsl on
American wheat. In view Of The
fact that wheat is ouIy worth about
thirty five cents now in many of the
Western states aud territories, tie
farmers OF the West are best off who
have no wheat. b 1t the United
States, and particularly the Western
farmers, have no right to complain.
France is simply applyinS ths lessons
Of tariff taught by thIs country, and
the Western farmers have been most
eager in enforcing our tariff system.
Our tariff policy has nov become
very popular abroad and we may as
well make up our minis now that
whatever we send abroad in future
will be numerically taxed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19

THE friends Of Sterling =. Rounds,
government printer, are trying to
have him retained under the new ad
mnistratron. Mr. Cleveland is per
haps aware thasno government print
er ever attempted to use his position
for the g. 0. p. with half the zeal of
Mr.. Rounds. The only thing that
made him less bsazeu that Dudley of
the pension oihcs was the fact that he
doesn't know half SO much as Dudley.
There WAS no.hiug that lie hoSltated
about doing to aid the Blaine ma
chine. H. made detail from his
force to 20 to Oaio for political work,
and il is stated that several OF the en-
ployeS of the printing o!lice were
among the brutal deputy marShalS at
Cincinnati. 1t will be right in line
with civil service reform, and admin
istrative reform, for Mr.. CLEVELAND to
apply the toes of that twenty dollar
pair of boots to Mr.. Rounds as soon
after March 4th, 1885, as possible.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19

When the National Monument was
begun Great Britain possessed five
times the wealth owned by the United
States, and while the wealth of the
former country has only doubled
within the past four decades, that of
the latter has increased twelvefold.
As to the constituent factors of
American progress in their aggregate
in the four decades they are sufficient
to buy up the whole Austrian Empire
several times over, or pay for the ag-
gregate value of the ''effete" mon
arches of Italy, Holland and Bel
gium almost three times over during
that period. Our titled acreage has
increased from SO, 900, 900 to 10, 00O,-
900 acres, the crops have increased in
value from S415, 900, 600 to 50, 500, 000,-
900, and the cattle have increased in
value from $3.50, 900, 900 to $1,S40,-
000,00 Our imports have increased
from $179, 600, 900 to S66S. 600, 600, and
our exports from 1852, 900. 600 to $685.
000, 600.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
What Eroke the Editors Heart and
Brought Him to His Grave.
PbiadeIphia Record

The Sun recently printed what ii
called "Horace GIeeley's Last Words, "
and gave them a sort of diabolical
heading in the annexed line: The
Manly Utterance of a Proud, Brave
Heart" Every newspaper man knows
that Horace Greeley did not write q
line of that bitter backbiting editor
ial which appeared in his paper Nov.
Z, 1872, Just after his defeat, and
which insulted every friend he ever
had. On the contrary, he indignant
ly resented it, and went down to his
office and wrote denial of it's author
ship, coupled with statement of his
real opinions. It did not appear in
the paper, and for three consecutive
mornings it failed to appear, though
each tine it was specially ordered in
by Mr.. Greeley. At last he called for
his old foreman, Tom Rocker, and
- I: Tom, how is this?' Why does
not my article appear2" Because.
said Rocker, Mr.. Reid has given or
ders that nothing you may write shall
go in the paper without his approval. "
rs this the decision OF the directors,
too?' asked Greeley. Il am sorry to
say" said Rocker, that il is so"
Tears came to the old mans eyes. He
rose, reached out his hand, said
Good by Tom," and left his office,
never to enter it again. The rest of
the story is sad enough. He went to
friends house, was hustled fron
there against his pleadings and en-
treaties TO a lunatic asylum, where he
bod cf
the bars. There were friends who
sought for him everywhere, but in
yam-friends who would have taken
nim to their homes and cured him of
his temporary trouble, but the broken
hearted old man was kept in conceal
ment until he died. The entire story
of the tragedy has not yet been writ
ten. Some day, for the sake Of justice,
its sad and terrible details ought 10 be
given to the public.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19

IT was characteristic example Of
Mr.. Blalnrs bluStcr that began the
libel suit against an almost unknown
newspaper and ithas ended just about
as the public expected. Tho Sentinel
has made a large amoant of a certain
kind OF capital out OF the matter,
but Mr.. Blaine has not 1t was an
other Of the republican blunders Of
the late campaign, aud with the light
Of the past shining full upon it the
republican party had better never say
any thing more about democratic
blunders. There are more stupid blum
ders sticking up in the track of the late
republican campaign than can BE-
found in all the democratic cam
paigns since the beginning of the
present century. Among all the re
publican blunders of the campaign,
few, If my, were greater than that OF
Bargaining that Sentinel libel suit
Blaine can hardly charge that up ia
Burchard or Ellsins or bad weather.
That was his own blunder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
Organizing Blaine Clubs for SSS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Mr. Blaine
is said to have no personal ambition
to become a candidate again in 1888,
but the men who are the closest to
him seem determined TO have him
nominated, as the Intriguing that is
going on already indicates. Gail Ham.
ilton, Blaine's intimate friend and
cousin, and acknowledged 10 be the
Madame De Steal of this country and
age, is at the bottom of a scheme to
secure Blaine's nomination. Briefly,
ii is the organization of republican
clubs throughout the several states on
the social plan, copying closely the
style of the Union League club of Ne n
York. The disaffection of young men
is thought to be the principal cause of
defeat. No mugwumps need apply"
is to be a conspicuous motto. Blaine
endorses the scheme, after a futile
effort with his friends to conciliate
the boiling element OF the republican
party. They claim that these clubs
insure the nomination of Blaine be-
yond question of doubt, and that his
election will be sure 20 follow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
CRIME

4 WARRANT is out for Assistant Post
master Melis, at Grand Rapids, accus-
ed of violating the civil-sarvice laws
during the campaign by making COM
pulsory assessments.
WILLIAM MARSHALL, Joe Buzzard.
and Ben Green, three members of the
Welsh Mount. N, or Buzzard gang of
outlaws, have been committed for
trial.
THURSDAY a new miSe was opened a
Jumpers Station, in the Hooking Vall
lev, asd two houses from which strik-
ing miners had been elected were burn
ed to the ground.
w. Z. McINcRoE, representing him
self as purchasing agent of the Isbpem-
ing Minisg Company, was arrested at
Milwaukee, Thursday charged with for
gerry.
ITALIAN railway laborers threaten TO
burn the town of Port Rowan. Ont, un-
less they are paidby Wednesday. Troops
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
They'd Better Stay Away.
Detroit Free Press.

Il like to know about some Office
under Glcveiand2" he said as he beck
oned lawyer across the street from
the door of his saloon.
well, what is it?'
Il like to know if l vhas to haf
soma office. My place vhas headquart,
ers last fall for some Cleveland CLUBS.
und all der boys tell me vhas sure of
something fat"
"Then you are looking for some
thlng7"
"Vhell, dunno. When Cleveland
vhas elected der boys began to drop in
here. One of 'em says: What bost-
master you vhill make for Detroit2
By Georgel wish vhas your Vhell,
dot tickles me, you know, und l treat
der crowd to peer. Pooty soon anoder
crowd comes in, und one of der poys
calls oudt:
Let dis convention come to some
order. We vhas now in der presence
of der next boss o. der Custom House.
calls for three cheers for Carl Dun
derr
when he says dot I feels goot all
oafer, und it seems right to set oop der
peer"
81 see."
''Vhell, almost eafery night gang
comes aroundt to my place to sha Ike
me py der handt, und somepody
says:
!" 'Hipl hip! hurrah! Carl Dunder
vhas solid nit der coming admins
tlationl He picks oudt der fattest
Office for himself, und ne remempers
his friends nit der lean onesr
when somephody talks like dot |
feels schmiley und soft, und l tap a
new ktg of lager. Now, like to ask
you if l vhas right. My poy Shake
says doan' got SO much as shmell
of Office, und my oldt woman says der
poys make fool Of me.
81 guess they are right
Don't you pellet l vhas der Gus
tom HouSe?"
mo, SIR"
Nor der postoiiice?'
mo, sir.
Don't l haf some place at s., 600
year9'
Il doubt il"
wasn't [ even invited down to
Washington to see Cleveland 60 NIT
der white house?'
mot unless you invite yourself.
''Vhelll vhell So Shake und der
old womans vhas right, und der poys
vhas putting some soft soap on me!
Sayi
Yes
"Dot vhas all right, but like to say
something, und doan' you forget him !
To night dot same crowd comes
aroundt here, und somepody vhill be-
gin to hurrah for der next postmaster.
You ought to be here! Der dog vhill
be loose, and l shall haf two CLUBS
handy, and you will see fifteen men
in sooch hurry to get oudt doors dot
you pellet some earthquakes vhas
shaking oop Detroit! Saust come
aroundl und see how disappointed
ottice-seeker vhill handle two CLUBS
und a pull dog"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
Institute N Change

In the condition of diSordered liver with the
finest of hepatc regulators and aperents, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, Thus viii be prevented the
grievslls, and sometimes disastrous, bodily dis
furhsnce pervading the whole system, when the
offending organ is neglected or only half regula-
ted Don't turn ysur stomach and bowels topsy-
turvy with caIomel, blue pill, salts and senns,
and such like fresh. II you persist In doing so,
expect to suffer the conSeQuence-chrpnic i'll
health No omaH or woman ever yet, with impun-
ity, converted his gastric organ into drug shop.
The secretion of bile is promoted and costiveness
overcome by the Bitters without the pain and
weakening effects OF drenching purgative Its
is also fertile Of decisive and speedy benefit to
persons troubled with malaria, rheumatism, kid
ney ailments and debility.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19

TEXANS are booming ex Gov. Hib-
bard of that state for place in the
cabin9t. 1t would perhaps b. quite
as well to let Mr.. Cleveland select his
cabinet without 80 much local and
personal solicitation As M. Cleve
laud must stand all the abuse for the
next four years, he should b. permit
ted to select his cabinet without booms
for particular persons or localities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
Run pown-HeIped Up.

The story which Mrs. ]. w. Ellis OF
Minburn, Iowa, tells, is one IN which
many thousands of the ladies OF
America have a vital interest. Briefly
ii is thus: Il suffered for several
wears from general debility and
nervousness. In fact was completely
run down. I had tried two doctors,
but they could not do me any good l
tried Browns Iron Bitters- Since then
/ have used four bottles. It has
helped me up and done me great
deal of good, and I would not be
without II. Why viii any Lady
suffer with debility while dollar
will buy bottle Of Browns Iron
Bitters7
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-19
are going forward and blooashed is an

are going forward and bloo2shed is an
ticipated
JUDGE T. J. FORD, his brother,
brother-in-law, and three others were
indicted Saturday at New Orleans for
the assassination of A. FL. Murphy.
GEORGE E. WINGATE, who embezzled
$40, 900 from the North British Canadian
Investment Company, of Toronto, was
arrested Saturday at New Orleans, and
$4,000 of the money recovered.
Mrs. GEORGE BRONSON, of Rochester,
N. Y, was arrested Tuesday, charged
with setting the fire at Middleport, n.
Y, month ago, which destroyed two
buildings, and caused the loss Of one
life. Mrs. Bronson, who owned some
furniture, which was heavily insured,
in one of the burned structures, reached
Middleport it is alleged, at midnight, a
few hours before the confiagration, and
was seer leaving the town early next
morning.