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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

leave me S. as q retainer and we'll
make Skinner sweat. Haven't heard
of such an outrage for years, He
probably reasons that you are chicken
hearted and afraid of him"
"Well, he'll find that the Whites
have as much grit as the SINNERS
And IS much money to law with. !"
''You bet!"
That's the talk Well make him
very sick man. Your case appeals
to me as citizen as we'll as 8 lawyer.
Now, we'll secure a warrant as q
starter"
Skinner visits the other lawyer in
the same village, and the CONVERSE
ten is about the same. White gets
warrant for Skinner, and Skinner gets
a warrant for White.
First Year-Two adjournments, a
disagreement, twenty -four days lost
time, and casa expense of SIS to each
farmer.
Second Year-Three trials, one dis
agreement, four adjournments. one
appeal, and cash expense of $3.50 to
each farmer. Time lost, thirty-fve
days.
Third Year-Two trials, two APP
peals, two decisions, and two farms
pass into the hands of two lawyers.
1t is related of Sir Humphrey Davy,
an eminent scientist, that among his
minor discoveries was a theory of
snoring and a way of curing it. He
attributed snoring to dry or parched
state of the larynx caused by mouth
breathing, and in an inveterste case
he tried to cure it by putting piece
of CASTLE soap in the mouth of the
sonorous sleeper. He found this plan
was successful-the oily ingredients
of the soap lubricating the larynx,
while the soda of the soap is forcibly
expelled in the form of strong alkaline
language by the snorer, who awakens
the moment the decomposition begins. :"
Soft soap is said to be a more power>
full remedy for the same purpose.
Snorers who prefer to escape the APP
plicatlon of this means of cure may do
SO by retiring with handkerchief tied
under the chin and over the head,
which will keep the mouth shut and
the throat moist-Dr. Foote'S Health
Monthly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

Near Fayetteville, Ark, last week,
two men killed fifty large hawks in a
few hours One of the men says they
were as numerous as pigeons, num-
boring thousands, flying in south
western direction. This migration has
given local weather prophets the cue
that the winter will be an unusually
cold one
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

A young woman of Kingston, n.
Y, visited friends in Jefferson, Green
county, that state last summer. During
her sojourn there she carved the let
tiers of her name into ayoung green
apple. Last week the apple was sent
to her, fully grown, and her name
plainly visible.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

The divihing rod is still believed in
and used in some parts of England.
1t is said to have ben successfully
used a short time ago Ia finding water
on the premises of reser, where
digging had failed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

The fat head pin and the machln-
cry to make it were invented 60 years
ago by DR.. John Howe, who has just
retired from service in Bellevue hopi
tai. N w York,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

Erer1 InrnIid hna nn nnn.

Every Invalid has an opportunity
of knowing that DR.. WALKERS CALIFORNIA NlNs-
GAR BITrERs acts as an Irresistible sfecinr in
dyspepsia. liver complaints, kidney disease,
rheumatism, govt and all disorders proceeding
from a Sepraved condition OF the animal fluids.
To decline taking a SURF remedy when sick, is TO
court suffering and invite death.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

4 smart fellow in Warren Co, Pa. f.,
has done good business by selling
dried Bermuda onions for hyacinth
bulbs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

II derived much benefit from the Athlophoros
you sent me for my rheumatism. u relieved me
OF pain after taking the second dose" VIM.
Van onden, Of Eagle River, Mich. gives as his
very satisfactory experience with the great rheu-
masism AID nsGralsia cure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

Bogus dogs are frequently sold in
New York. A woman there bought
an alleged ecru poodle, which was
afterward found to be nothing but a
common cur lngeniously covered with
poodle's skin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

A Brooklyn carrier pigeon, started
on fly TO Washington, was picked
up 800 miles from land by a vessel,
taken to Liverpool, and returned to
its owner on the return trip of the YES
sci
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

The purest sweetest and best Cod Liver Oil in
the world manufactured from fresh, healthy
livers, upon the sea-Shore. 1t is absolutely pure
and sweet. Patients who have once taken it pre-
fer it TO all others. Physicians have decided it
superior to any of the other oils in the market.
Made by CAswELL HAZARD & Co, New York
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

The Female University at st. Peters
burg, the first institution OF the kind
in Russia. was dedicated last week.
The royal family took part in the cere
monies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13
GLADSTONE ARRIVES AT EDINBURG.

LONDON, Nov. 9-Gladstone ar
rived at Edin burg at 4:40 this after
noon. At several places along the
route the crowds of people were so
great as to impede the starting of the
liberal leaders train.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

1t is NOW said lhSt the over draw
chsc6 rein, BY reason of the strain up
on the eyes. produces blindness In
horses
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

DR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets" are
scarcely larger than mustard seeds, but they
have no equal as cathartic. In all disorders Of
the liver stomach and bowels they act like a
charm. Purely vegetable, sugar coated and in
closed in glsssl yialS. Pleasant, safe and sure,
By Druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13
Little, but Oh N.Y.

Cranberries said to be as large SIS
plums are being picked III great mum
bers in Indiana.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

No opium in Piso's Cure for Consumption
Cures where other remedies fail. a5c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13
Farmers aud S,oclKn,.p

The only remedy that cures gals, cuts and
wounds on horses and cattle and always grows
the hair in its original COLOR is Veterinary Car
boliSalve. 80 cents and 81. %, at Druggists or by
mail. Cole \ Co, Black River Falls, WIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

THE habit of running over boots or shoes cor
rected with Lyons Patent Heel Stiffners
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13
GarbO-iiuec.

The Fourth Presbyterian Church,
New York, has had but seven pastors
in 100 wears.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

The Frazer is kept by all dealers One box lasts
as long as two of any other.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

Three hundred barrels of apples
are converted into jelly every day at
Albany, n. Y, for expectation 10 Ger
many
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13

VII
ne wins at last who builds his trust
IN loving words and actions just
Who's head, who's walk, his very tnis--
Nr.nnl (, i'm tho OF rhLNlitn.a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13
Entert aiming.

PERSONAL ANECDOTES of John Marshall.
DRIFTED IN: A Story of storm-Bound Train,
EXPLOITS OF AMERICAN BICYCLIsTs, by
A RAW RECRUIT, and What Happened to Hin
STORIES OF LETTER-cARRIERs, by 7. W
THE PERILs OF PREC0cIoUs CHILDREN,
A BOY at the Bat'' Of Fredericksburg, by
THE "cRITTER BACK" REGIMENT, and
Other Tales Of Old Campaigns, by
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-11-13
Useful and Practical.

BOYS WHO CAME FROM THE FARM, h BUTTERwORTH.
VIOLIN BOWLING Buying Violin, by R0BT D. BRAIN.
LOCKS AND KEYS; or Wonders of Loeksnths, WILLIS
SMALL STOCK RAISING for Boys, by LEKUEL PAXTON
SHORTHAND AS A PROFESSION, RERBERT W. GLEASON
HOW TO FORM Young Folks Shakespeare Club Pref WI RoLFE
H0ME-sEEKIEG THE wEsT-Homesteeding
How Land is Pre-empted- Farming and Irriga
Secure Land by Tree Culture by z " sGALLEY
National Republican., 1885-11-21
THE TOMB AND MONUMENT.
CONNECTING MOUNT VERNON WITH THE
MONOLITH IN AN AIR LINE.
The Vista as It VIII Soon be Visible to
visitors-Improveme Being Pushed
at and About the Mansion-A Woman
Weeping at tho Wrong Place.

Mount Vernon, the Mecca Of all patriotic
Americans, is being rapidly brought to
such condition as the liberal appopria-
tion of the Ladies' Association renders pos
sible. The road leading from the landing
for distance Of 300 feet is receiving q
covering Of gravel and oyster SHE'LL which
will make firm roadway. A picket fence
has been constructed aronud the wharf.
A new hot house will shortly be completed,
and all improvements now under way will
he finished within ten days.
The vista Of the Washington monument,
which 1t was proposed to cut, has not yet
been made fact All that it needs to open
the way for view Of part OF the monu-
ment will be to cut the trees on the ad-
Joining estate, and as this ground belongs
to the proprietor Of the lunch stand no op-
position is expected from him in putting
the idea into effect. When 1t was first
learned by the owners of farms between
Mount Vernon and the Washington monu-
ment that vista might be cut, the idea
that trees on every farm intervening would
have to be trimmed became prevalent. A
howl went up in opposition until 1t was
learned that no such undertaking was
thought Of The vista that may be cut this
winter will give view of q little more than
the apex Of the monument, which can then
only be seen by the naked eye in particu
larly favorable light, and then 1t will have
the appearance of tent standing on the
intervening hill. To obtain full view of
the monument would necessitate vista
cut through hills as well as woods,
Many visitors to the mansion house from
states not having room feel decidedly cut
up at the neglect.
~ have some very old and handsome
furniture, heir-looms in the family said
one lady to her companion, as he viewed
the contributions to the various rooms of
the states, ''and l know they would be
decided addition. Where is the New Hamp-
shire room ~ she inquired
"New Hampshire not got room Well,
that's too bad. guess Pll keep my furni-
ture.n
Considerable complaint is heard from
visitors at Mount Vernon over the present
guide book. 1t is defective in description
of relics.
AS the reporter was visiting various places
of interest he was greatly surprised to find
lady weeping over the memory of the
great patriots death. 1t was a. the spot
where deep vault goes into the ground on
the ridge of q hill, which is reached by n
yaulted passageway near the bottom. The
lady had wiped two tears out of the corner
of her left eye when the reporter reached
the spot, and he eagerly inquired the cause
thereof and whether he might render assist
ance. She looked at him sadly, and, with n
suppressed shuttle, said:
nOh, sir, thank you; no. l was only lost
in reverie from viewing the tomb OF the
father Of his country.n
"Madam, do you know that the vault
you arc viewing was Washington's Ice
house?n
The chill from this announcement had its
effect, and froze the tears.
National Republican., 1885-11-21
AN EX-CLERK,s CHARGES.
The Bureau of Education Under Fire
The Defense.

Commissioner of Education Eaton has
replied to the charges made against his man
agement of the bureau of education by A.
II. Brown, who was formerly employed in
that bureau. Brown charged that a lady,
who spoke no language but English, had been
employed as translator, and that another
lady had been employed as copylst, but
who really came to the Office only on pay
days. He wound up his specifications by
stating that report made up of public
documents would cost $35, 900, and 1t proba-
bly, will, only Mr. Brown is slightly mistaken,
according to the officials of the bureau,
when he says that the report is made up Of
extracts from government documents. The
contents are the result of years Of research,
and will be worth great deal more than
they cost, If the opinion of authorities ON the
subject are worth consideration. Gen.
Eaton met the charges to the satisfaction Of
the Interior Department, and the resigna-
tion of Brown has been accepted.
National Republican., 1885-11-21
Thomas Thornby's Death.

Thomas Thornby, who died at the age Of
so years, at 215 New Jersey avenue, on
Thursday, was born in Ireland, and came
to this country at the age of 12 years. I'M
der President Pierce he was appointed war
den Of the penitentiary, and held that posi-
tion for six years. He was for many years
a member OF the old common council and
board of alderman, representing both the
fifth and sixth wards. He was attached to
the Anacostia fire company when he was a
young man, the engine of which once ran
over him, and it was thought seriously in
jured him. He leaves n widow, but no
children. The funeral will take place to-
day. The interment will be at the Congress
siOnal Cemetery.
National Republican., 1885-11-21
A CRAZY CAPITALIST.
john T. Musselman's Strange Life and
Sad Death - His Wife Treasury

John T. Musselman's Strange Life and
Sad Death - His Wife a Treasury
Clerk.
John T. Musselman, whose death In the
Indiana state asylum was announced yes
teriay, has q remarkable history. In 1866
he became involved In litigation, and dis
posed Of most Of his property by deed OF
trust to his son-in-law, Rufus Magee, giving
him the Logansport Pharos, then the best
newspaper in northern Indiana. Under
Magee's management Musselman was de-
MED the use of the columns of this paper.
Musselman then established, in 1862 the
Logansport Sun as an independent paper,
and he was an independent candidate for
the legislature In 1868, and again in 1870.
lie became involved in the most extreme
question of controversy and became so un-
reasonable that all his patrons discontinued
the paper, which caused 1t to fail
In the meantime, having built the Musso-
deon Opera House, he devoted consldera-
BILE money and time to play writing, aud
rendering some amusement by way OF local
drama, in which he caused the wrongs both
real and imaginary In his social and business
affairs to appear, usually making hero Of
himself. His wife instituted proceedings,
and obtained divorce, with $4,000 ali-
mony, in 1871. Shortly after this event Mr..
Musselman advertised for wife, offering
$4,000 to the lady who would accept him,
in 1872. A beautiful blonde from neigh
boring city accepted the matrimonial offer.
He then sold the residue Of his property,
and, with his new bride, went to San Fran
cisco, where, in few years, they managed
to spend what cash he possessed, and in
1879 they returned to Indiana, where his
second wife began divorce proceedings.
The divorce was granted on the ground of
failure to provide and cruelty. Musselman
was arrested and convicted for perjury, and
was committed to the county jail for six
months at the close Of which time he was
declared insane and sent to the indianapolis
asylum for the insane, where he has re-
mained until released by death. His second
wife is now clerk In the Treasury Depart
ment under her maiden name.
National Republican., 1885-11-21
A VERY BROAD CHARGE.
Land Commissioner Sparks Says That
10 to % Per Cent. of the Entries are
Fraudulent.

Land Commissioner Sparks Says That
10 to 90 Per Cent. of the Entries are
Fraudulent.
The forthcoming annual report Of Com
missioner of the Land Office Sparks will
throw considerable light on the alleged ex-
listing land frauds in the west. When Mr..
Sparks assumed control Of the land office
he determined to frustrate the alleged at
tempts of agents and people whom he be-
lieved to be conspiring against the govern
ment domain. He Immediately set the
agents to work to get down to the frauds,
and is now In prime condition to open up.
A rigid investigation has been conducted In
the land office in the way of searching up
old records and sending agents to look up
certain cases which had the appearance
Of being fraudulent. The information
gathered by the commissioner includes COM
plants of citizens and reports of special
examiners. These letters from citizens are
still coming In, and one received yesterday
from an eX-member of Congress details
frauds committed In Cook county, Wyo.
The writer says that some of the people In
securing entries have used cowboys to take
up land, and after securing registration
have taken the land themselves
Another letter from an agent In the
same section declares that he believes 30
per cent. of the land entries made there
are fraudulent. The alleged frauds, while
extending all over the west, are said to be
more generally practiced in the northwest,
according to the commissioners best infor-
nation, and his annual report will show,
he says, that between 75 and 95 per cent. OF
the land entries made are fraudulent. This
he realizes to be rather extraordinary
charge, and the report will contain recon-
mendations bearing upon the best way Of
stopping them-a more thorough system of
making entries and the utmost care In
he says, are as a rule honest and good men,
but some he knows to be crooked.
National Republican., 1885-11-21
The Naval Academy.

In his annual report Capt. Ramsey, SUI
perintendent Of the naval academy, recon-
mends that permits for admission as cadets
be issued one year prior to the time fixed
for examination, and renews the recon-
mendation that all candidates for admission
be required to report for examination on
the 18th day of May. The number of ca
diets to go on the next practice cruise rem
ders 1t necessary that ship to take the
place of the Dale shall be fitted out for Il
practice ship and sent to Annapolis by
May. 1t Will, says Capt. Ramsey, be i'm
possible TO do justice to the cadets aud give
them the required instructions with only
one practice ship. He recommends that
selections for the line, engineer corps, and
marine corps be made at the end of the
four-year course instead of the siX-year
course. From the average number of va
cancies occurring each year cadet who
has completed his four-year course can form
a close estimate Of his chances Of getting
an appointment In the navy.
National Republican., 1885-11-21
Tho Dead Hotel Clerk.

The funeral of Thomas II. Harbin, for
many years clerk at the National Hotel,
took place yesterday morning from his late
residence, on Seventh street east, whence
the remains were taken to st. Peters
Church, The Order Of the Catholic Knights
of America and guests and employees Of the
National Hotel were well represented In
the lage attendance. Requiem mass was
conducted by Rev. Father Sullivan, who
paid high tribute to the character of the
deceased. The interment was at Mount
Olivet, and the pallbearers were Messrs.
Crosby and Britt0n, of the National; Jo-
seph Waltemyer, Shaw, f. Y. Dooley, and
NJ l. Weller
National Republican., 1885-11-21

The major proportion Of the members OF
Congress will eat their Thanksgiving turkey
at home, still number OF senators, repre-
sentatiyes, and delegates have arrived in
the city In anticipation of the neaI-at-Eand
session. The senators in the city and their
locations are as follows: Allison, 1924 Ver-
mont avenue; Berry, Wizards Hotel; Blair,
POI East Capitol street; Camden, S27 Yer
mont avenue; CocllIell, 1902 q street;
Conger 1891 NJ street; Dolph, 8 Lafayette
square Edmunds, 1914 Nineteenth street;
Gibson, l723 Rhode Island avenue; German,
10 Lafayette square; Jones, @. W., 1905 q
street; Logan, Thirteenth and Clifton
streets; Morgan, 1l3 First street northeast;
Morrill,, Thomas circle; Pugh, 1913 Rhode
Island avenues; Sherman, 1919 X street;
Vance, 1927 Massachusetts, avenue; Van
Wyck, 1900 Massachusetts avenue; Vest,
corner Delaware avenue and street; Voor-
hees, Portland Flats
The representatives and delegates In the
city are as follows; Alabama, Hon. Hilary
A. Herbert; Arkansas, Hons, PointdeXter
Dunn, G. X. Breckenridge, and John H..
Rogers California, Hon. IL. II, Markham;
Connecticut Hon Chas, l.. MITCHELL I'LL
nois, Hons. Robt Il. Hill, VIM. NJ. Sprin-
ger, aud VIM. r. Morrison; Indiana, Hons.
John D. Kleiner, VIM, 5, Holman, O. q.
Matson, and Thos. Il. Ward; Iowa, Hon. j..
H. Murphy; Kentucky, Hons. John G.,
Carlisle and W, P. Taulbee; Louisiana,
Hon. j. Floyd King; Maryland, Hon. VIM,
II. Cole; Missouri, Hon. William ),
Stone New Jersey, Hons. William W.
Phelps and VIM. McAdoo; New York,
Hons. Darwin r. James and Abraham
Dowdney; Ohio, Hon. Berlah wilkins;
Texas, Hons. Olin Wellbom w, II. Grain,
and Il. q, Mills; Virginia, Hon. John s..
Barbour; West Virginia, Hons. Wm, l.,
Wilson and Eustace Gibson; Arizona, Hon,
Curtis @. Bean; Dakota, Hon. Oscar 5.
GifIord Idaho, Hon, John HALEY; Mon
tapa, Hon, Joseph X. Toole; Washington,
Hon. Charles s. Voorhees,.
National Republican., 1885-11-21

Next week promises to be great one at
the Comique aud an uncommonly strong
attraction will be offered the patrons of the
house in the shape of w. NJ. Davene's
Strong Combination and in which one of
the strongest features is Mile. Lottl's Great
Novelty Burlesque Troupe, Mile, Beld-
ing's Ladies' Silver COrnet Band, and the
Criterion Quartette. The olio includes II
number of the best specially artists now
appearing in public. An innovation and
novelty in connection with their appear
ance here will be the only parades by the
female brass baud.
National Republican., 1885-11-21
The Creosote-Wood Process,

The attention Of merchants and builders
is called to the Caroline Oil and CreJsotC
Company, manufacturers of carbonized
timber and cross-ties and creosote oil, OF
Wilmington, n. G. This company is the
sole proprietor of the creOsote process fol
preserving wood, which, as precaution
against decay, stands alone, making Its
use invaluable in the construction OF
wharves, docks, bath houses, bridges, foun'
dation slls for houses, posts, and bottoms
OF ships,
National Republican., 1885-11-21
senator Edmunds,s Complaint.

Hon. George +. Edmunds complains to
the commissioners that the street sweepers
do not sweep the asphalt pavements on Q
street, west of Twenty-llrst, along the tri
angular reservation, opening with Massa
chusetts avenue, a distance of 200 feet.
National Republican., 1885-11-21
CUIVALRIC MIR. Villas.
His Efforts to Retain Lady Postmasters
in Ofico in Spite of Politicians.

HIS Efforts to Retain Lady Postmasters
in Office in Spite of Politicians.
When Mr.. Villas assumed charge Of the
Postoflice Department he made a ruling
that no women were to be removed from
positions as postmasters except for good
reasons. This has worried Democratic mem
bers Of Congress with large and impatient
constituencies good deal, and Col. Ste
venson, the first assistant postmaster gen.
eral, refused to make any exceptions. The
statesmen were not long in devlsing plans
to evade the rule, however, and initials
were only used In such cases, Col.
Stevenson making the removals, un-
conscious Of the sex Of the defenseless
ones. A Maryland member came to town
yesterday and proceeded to have post
mistress decapitated In the usual way, ex-
cept the trick was discovered and the lady
reinstated. Col Stevenson was very much
chagrined when he discovered how he had
unconsciously been led to violate a rule, and
he at once ordered that where women had
been removed and the commissions not yet
sent to their SUCCESSORS that they be with
held and the women be reinstated. Where
action has been already taken nothing will
be done, except to guard against future
mistakes
National Republican., 1885-11-21

The Presidents levee was taken up by
official business yesterday, and he did not
receive any members of Congress, as is his
custom on Friday. He received quite q
number Of people In the east room, but the
reception was without special interest.