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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
Intelligent Plekets.
Ben: Perley Pocre

One of the most efficient divisions
in the Army of the Potomac. as org
anized by Gen. McClell in fall of 1861,
was that commanded by Blenker, who
came at the head OF the LIST German
rifles of New York, about eight hun
pred strong, and became commander
of some twelve thousand men. nearly
all OF them Germans. Like the emil
dren OF the captive Jews, who spoke
''half in Hebrew and half in the
speech of Ashod," these Teuton war
,riors had vague idea of the English
language, and their style of ''challen-
pingn was unique. As I was going
the grand rounds with a lady and
gentleman from Boston we were pass
ed" through all the pickets on the
Leesburg turnpike on the present
alton of free season ticket on rail
roa5 route, which was first shown by
accident instead OF the legitimate
pass from headquarters, and afterward
to test the knowledge of the sentries.
"Yahl dat ISL goot-forvartl !" was
the approving verdict after each os-
tensible careful examination OF the
card
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
WORLDS DISPERSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
ee3 Main Street. BUFFALO. ~. z.

his head The young man turned the
color Of blood red beef, and touching
his arm. exclaimed in low, nervous
tone: Father it isn't customary to
do that IN restaurants! ITS custo-
mary with me to return thanks to
God wherever / am, said the I'D
man. For The third time he bowed
his head, and, the son bowed his
head, and the telegraph operator
paused in the act 81 carving bis beef
steak and bowed his head, and the
journalist put back his fshballs and
bowed bis head, and there wasn't
man who heard the short and simple
prayer that didn't feel profounder
respect for the old farmer than il he
had been the President Of the Unitsd
States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
The Largest Diamond in the World.
Pail Mall Gazette.

The Amsterdam firm of J. Metz is
busy with the erection ot a special
workshop, ia which the cutting of the
largest diamond in the world is short
ly to be commenced. This diamond,
which has recently been found in
South Africa, weighs AIS carats, and
is said to be greatly superior in color
and brilliancy to all the other famous
diamonds of the world, the largest of
which, the Grand Mogul," is in the
possession of the Shah of Persia.
weighing, after being cut. go carats:
next In size follows the sOrioff," of
1875 earats, which adorns the point of
the emperor of Russia's scepter; the
English "Kehinoor, originally
weighing 116 carats. but in its present
form reduced to 1929 carats. The RE
gent, one of the French crown Jew
els, weighs 1863 carats. The time
spent in cutting this last jewel was
two years, during which time diamond
power to the value of ESQ was used.
The Star of the South" which has
been cut at Amsterdam. weighs 125
ZIG csrats.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
Almost an Even Exchange.
Toronto Globe.

At recent dinner party IN London
discussion arose concernin o.
the exchange of genius be-
tween England and the United States.
For every actor, singer, lecturer or
person of note sent across the Atlantic
by England, the United States made
a return. There was Booth for Irving,
Mary Anderson for Ellen Terry,
Patti for Nilsson, as Patti really be-
longed to the United States first; Joe
Jefferson for Sothern, and so on. At
length Alma Tadema, who was one of
the guests, said: ENGLAND is one
ahead of the United States. We sent
Oscar Wilde over there, bat she had
no fool to send back"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
Grace at the Restaurant Table.
syracuse Standard.

A clerk and his country father en-
tered the restaurant ON Saturday
evening and took seats at table
where sat telegraph operator and a
reporter. The old nan bowed his
bead and wss about TO say grace when
a waiter flew up, singing: 81 have
beefsteak, codfishbalis, and bull
heads Father and son gave their
orders and the former again bowed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
A MAY DAY SONG.

A little while my love and !,
Before the moving of the hay,
Twined daisy wreaths and cowslip pals,
And caroled glees and madrigals,
Before the hay, beneath the May,
My love (who loved me them and l.
For long years now my love and l,
Tread severed paths to varied ends
We sometimes meet and sometimes say
The trivial things of every day,
And meet as comrades, meet as 1rlehds'
NV love (whs loved me once) and /.
But neYermore my love and /.
VIII wander forth, as once together,
Or sing the songs we used to sing
In springtime, in the cloudless weather;
Some cord is mute that used to ring,
Some word forgot we used to say
Among the May, before the hay.
Ny love (who loves me MOI and l.
London World.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
A Strange scotch Proceeding.
Glasgow Herald

In Kilsyih, Shrlingshire, a widow
had died, who, few days before her
death, was known to be in possession
of f52, and when no trace of the
money coald be discovered IN her cot
tage, her eager relatives concluded
that It had been buried with her, and
accordingly last Tuesday night they
proceeded to the churchvard, dug up
the coffin, opened 1t and took out the
body, whereupon woman, who was
waiting to slperintend the CHASTITY
search, took off the clothes from the
corpse and carefully examined them,
but the money was not found.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

Probably no other woman IN the World receives
SO many letters of thanks as Lydia +. Pink
ham, of Lynn, Mass. Mrs. B Of Enfield, n
II, says: ~ will simply say that your Vegetable
Compound is all you recommend it to be II has
done me Worlds Of good" Another lady writes
from Ottawa as follows: Il have just to-day
bou. hit the seventh bottle OF your Vegetable Com
pouad, have used two boxes Of Pills and sewers al
packages of your Satative Wash, and think it but
right to tell You how much good derived from
yoar medicines. They are regular Godsend.
All the pains aud aches have almost disappeared
my stomach is much stronger too and feel my
self improved everyway."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

The len largest cities IN TIE world
are London, Paris, Canton, New
York, Vienna, Berlin, Tschantschan-
flu. Siangtan, Slngan-fu, and Tientsin.
This, however. is largely guesswork
so far as the Chinese cities are con
cerned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
Health and Longevity a
Natural Inheritance.

4 sad phase of life is the large number
OF premature deaths constantly occurring.
Health and longevity are our natural In
heritance, but alasl to many squander the
priceless heritage for mess Of potage.
An observer may notice on every side
deplorable violation of Natures infexi-
bic laws. With many it Is only the pres
ent moment that is considered, while to-
morrow and its consequences remain
unhseded. "He liveth long who liveth
well" and to live out the allotted space
OF three score re ars and ten" one must.
indeed, live well, and walk circumspectly,
carefully avoiding the many aIluing by
paths OF life that too late are found TO be
only short cuts to death and destruction
Pity the man, pity the woman that lead
butterfly lives, thoughtless and needless
OF future years. striving only for momen-
tary enioymsnts. UNDERSTANDING their ap-
petites and their passions, running ston-
ach. liver, kidneys, nerves and brain by
improper foods and excessive induIgences
To all such the writer cries Stop, HoLD.i
change your WAYS Of living, restore
strength to these important organs OF life,
become again perfect in mind and body,
get yourselves again on the right road 70
health and longevity by using the only
remedy that never fails TO rebuild brok-
en-down constitution, known far and wide
by the name Of Dr.. Guysott,s Vel
low Dock and SarsapariIla.
Ysur druggist VIII get It for you. Take
no substitutes. Il restored the writer 70
robust health, and viii save youi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
A Deceived Woman

is the lady who cosmetics, face lotions white
lead, bismuth powders, arsenic, etc. in the belief
of enriching and identifying the complexion Il
is but temporary and ultimately destroys the
skin beyond the power of nature to restore it.
Stop It'll Stop 1t now and use only DR.. Harters
Iron Tonic, which imparts the vigor and loneliness
of youth
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
A Little Deal in orarberries.
Chicago Herald

Chicagoans will indulge in specu-
lstion a few days ago peculiar
deal was made in Kohlseat's lunch
room, near the board of trade. Two
operators. who knew each other by
sight only, happened to sit side by
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

The removal of Prof. Sanborn, of n II after
being pronounced ineurable by a score of ply
scians, from Las Vegas, N. NJ, to his home was
effected by administering DR.. Harter's Iron Ton
ic, which has restored him to his former good
health
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

SBeesOn's rOmatfc Alum Sulphur Soap
Is indispensable in treating Skin Diseases, Baby
Humors, Pricly Heat, Rashes, Sunburn Rough,
Skin Blemishes; its exclusive use will retain a
beautiful, smooth, and soft complexion. 25c of
Druggists, or by mail of VIM. Dreydoppel, Phila-
ielphia Pa
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

The population of Russia is about
IS, 900, 600; the revenue in 1882 was
$62S, 6Ss, sos; the debt. IS, 3s4, 612, 6S9;
the army, 974, III men; the navy $50
men.of-war, with SCI guns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

A nam in San Francisco tried to kiss
mis- cousins child and frightened it iu-
to spasms. 1t Is supposed that he
carae from ST. Louis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

Miss Emma Nevada recently kissed
800 girls in San Francisco. Slch
reckless waste is almost criminal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

How many fest are there III yard ?
That depends Oh whether the yard is
in Chicago or somewhere else.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

II. II. FETCH. Rockford, Ill, says he finds Vet
Urinary Carbolsalye unequaled for the cure Of
cuts, gals and scratches, and the longer he uses
stable use.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

We never see a gray mustache
tickling the lips of pretty girl wiki
out thinking of widowed cherries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

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Worlds 0fGOOd.

is a strong, healthful, vigorous wife with clear,
handsome complexion. These can all be acquir
ed by using Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29

Chicago is a large and progressive
city, but some jealous outsiders want
to measure it by foot-rule
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
sBrown,s Bronchial Trochesn

for coughs and colds: II think them the best ard
most convenient relief extant. "-Rer. C. N.
Humphrey, Graft. ky.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
A Kentucky Belle on Loyemaking.

In the classic language of Mr.. Geo.
w. Simpson, from the interior of
Kentucky, the man had "been thar"
who wit" these lines:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
NERVOUS
DISEASES.

eases with a measu
See numerous cas-
phlets on nervous
cents in postage
with a statement {
which one of our
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
KIDNEY
| DISEASES.
| Structure.

ing false passages,
ally consult us fol
too difficult for tn
ported in our illu
refer with pride.
small experience,
been ruined for |
their lives through
case and ten cents
tise containing ma
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
RRIGBqys ngsEsSF. D1aRE

kindred maladics, have been very largely treated
and cures effected in thousands of cases which had
been pronounced beyond hope, The study anG
practice of chemical analysis and microscopica
examination of the urine i'll our consideration
of cnSeS with rrferencn TO correct dnrnnSiS. in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-29
OUR FIELD OF SUCCESS.
| DISEASES OF
DIGESTION.

tributing in their functions TO the |
obscure, and are not infreqently m
physicians for other maladics, and tn
to the removal of a disease which d
Treatise on diseases of the Digestive
address on receipt of ten cents in pos
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-10-10

ut. LOUIS, RIOTS.


The Situation Not st All Improved
ST. LOUIS. October 9.-The situa.
ton regarding the strike of the
street car men presents no marked
changes from yesterday, but there il
a feeling of great uneasiness, and an
expectation of further violence. All
lines are running some cars and sew
eral OF them are doing nearly, If not
quite full service. The broadway or
Fifth street line, which Is the longest
In the city and which has been prac-
tically suspended since the strike be-
gan, sent out u few ,ars this morning
under protection of the police off
GERS are stationed at numerous points
ON the streets occupied by railways,
and officers have been placed on The
cars of some other roads. No dis
turbances were reported up to to-
night, aud IL is hoped that large
display of police will prevent further
trouble. The so-called arbitration
appointed by the trades
was in session with the exec
utlve board of the Knights of Labor
until this morning, aud the session
resumed to-day. They claim to be
plans for settlement of
the troubles, but nothing effective
has been done yet. They also claim
that much Of the violence yesterday
was committed by outsiders, and
that all the strikers are under strict
orders to preserve the peace.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-10-10
Mexico Looms Up IsnunenscIy
In the way Of Rain and
Wrecked Roads.
From Washington There Is a
aoodly Batch Of Appellate
ments and News.
There ia a Lull In the Foreign
Storm, hut the Little Fell
lows Fight.
AFTER THE ApAcuEs.


a bonnty Of $3.50 Paid for Scalps.
DEMINa, N. NJ, October 9.-Re.
ports are coming In from various
parts of Arizona that old phone ers OF
that territory, tempted by the reward
of $3.50 for indian scalps, made by
several counties IN Arizona, have
started out on a hunt for reds with a
view of obtaining their scalps. They
think this Is the most practicable
method yet suggested of forever end
ing the Apache Indian war. The
$3.50 Is merely incidental TO the hunt
and IL pays for the whisky and tobac-
co used In the campaign. 1t is
believed several New Next
can cities and counties will
adopt this plan of DISCRIMINATING the
savagcs.
The fight at Gallaha's rancho yes
terday has thoroughly aroused
western New Mexico. and additional
troops beside the squad from Albu-
qucrque, which went 10 the rancho.
are now being held in readiness at
El Paso, Texas. The Indians are
roaming about In small bands, and
this enables them to commit crimes
and escape or hide, easier than when
they were all together. Some killing
Ia now looked for.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-10-10
MEXICAN MUD.
The Fioods Continue ard Railway
Travel stopped.

The Woods Continue ard Railwn,
Travel stopped.
CRY OF MEXICO, October g.-Tbf
continued rains have made regular
railroading impossible and passen gers
and mails OH the Mexican Central
railway are still delayed. The latest
news is that the bridge at Laredo II
carried away by the flood and pas.
sengers and mails are being trans
fcrred in boats. The Mexican Cen
trail officials say, that as fast as they
have made repairs the waters have
swept them away. There can be no
permanent Improvement until Il
stops raining In the interior.
Rains In this city have several times
within the week flooded the streets
In the afternoons making travel, ex-
cept in cabs, impossible. There has
been no such down-pour of rain here
for years. The weather is deci-
dedly cool. Low lands all about
are flooded a0d near Guadalupe there
is regular lake. The loss to the
farmers In the flooded country in the
interior will be heavy. A number OF
lives have been lost in rural villages
by the bursting of reservoirs. The
continued rains retard business which
usually reyives at this season.
Ex-President Gonzales, governor of
Guanaxuato is reported to be III i'll
health.
Consul General Ewing is expected
here the last of the month.
Merchants are beginning to use
steamship mail service TO New York
until railway communications are
more regular.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-10-10
THE VICE PRESIDENT.
He Continue. 20 ..De e. I.su,.,


ST.. LOUIS, October 9.-yice-prcsi-
dent Hendricks was taken OH Change
about noon to-day, by committee of
representative merchants. eomnosed
of both democrats and republicans.
a great crowd awaited him, includ-
lug a large number Of ladies. Mr..
Hendricks was introduced from the
rostrum by President Haarstrick aud
made a brief speech, complimenting
St. Louis on her commercial prospect.
ty. He spoke of the annity OF the
great Mississippi Valley, tho greatest
unity save that OF the Union ITSELF
and predicted that the influence Of
that valley would eventually extend
10 every part of the county.
Governor Marmaduke in q shori
speech welcomed Mr.. Hendricks, OF
behalf OF the citizens of Missouri.
General John Il. Hend, rson wa
called out and referred to the fac
that from the very platform ON whicl
Mr.. Hendricks had stood to address
them he had been nominated for tn
presidency nine years ago; he referre
to his pleasant relations with Nj
Hendricks In Washington and sal
that having Tried for six years to col
vert one another they had flnall
made d good comprcui;sc and N
Hendricks was only about one la
a democrat and half republican, an
SO was he.
4 Mr.. Hendricks was then escorte
around the hall and the membe
welcomed him with almost constaI
shcor. tier abort stay the vic
president was taken in Charge by
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-10-10
wAsHINGTON NE WIS,
The United States supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, October 9.-The
October term of the supreme court
of the United States begins on next
Wednesday. Its docket now con-
tains 1,0i0 cases and others are CON-
ing in daily. The docket will proba-
bly, number 1890 cases before the end
of the term. Tho court by reason OF
Its enormous work during the last
four or five years has ceased falling
further behind. Four hundred and
sixty cases were disposed of last year,
at which rate, II continued, the last
case on the present docket will be ad-
Indicated within three years. The
judges are in good health and there
will probably be full bench at the
opening.
Eleven cases are assigned for argu-
ment on the 18th inst and they will
be taken up seriat,m, as fast as pos
sible. The most important among
them are the railroad commissioners
cases brought up on appeal by the
commissioners of the state OF Miss
issippi against the Farmers Loan and
Trus company and the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad company. That OF G.
De Rossett Lsmar versus Hugh Nc
Cullough, ex-secretary of the treas
ury--a long pending cotton claim-in
which the attorney general will ap.
pear for Mccullough and Geo. Curtis
Tor Lamar; aud the Texas cases of the
Cincinnati q New Orleans, the Texas
Pacific, the Louisville 81 Nashville
the Chesapeake Il Ohio and South
western railroad companies against
the commonwealth of Kentucky.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-10-10
A PERFECT BAKING POWDER

The great success of the Royal Baking Powder is due to
the extreme care exercised by the manufacturers to make Il
entirely pure uniform in quality and of the highest eaven
ing power All the scientific knowledge care. and skill
attained by twenty years practical experience are con-
louted toward this end and pharmaceutical prenara
ton can be dispensed with greater accuracy precision
and exacness Every article used absolutely pure
number of chemists employed test the strength of
each Ingredient that its exact power and effect in
combination with its congredents is definitely known
Nothing is trusted to chance and person is employed in
the preparation of the materials who is not an exper in
MS particular branch of the business As consequence
Sthe Royal Baking Powder is of the highest grade OF ex
celenee always pure wholesome and uniform in quality
Each box is exactly like every other and will retain its
powers and produce the and the highest leaven;n
effect in any climate any time The Government Chem
ist after having analysed all the principal brands in the
market in their reports placed the Royal Baking Powder
at the head of the List for strength purity and wholesome
ness and thousands of all over the country have
further demonstrated the fact that it's qualities are in eyy
respect unrvaled.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-10-10

PANAMA, October 9.-The following
decree. issued by the president OF
Colombia establishing custom houses
ON the Isthmus of Panama, Is pub
lished In the Panama papers to-day.
at is decreed, that from the first Of
December, next, custom-houses al
lowed by the law, three In the
year 1884, shall be established and be-
gin to have effect in the ports of Pan
anna and Colon. The same
duties will be collected that
are charged by other custom-houses
in the republic as importation.duties,
with reduction of 40 per cent.
Regulations common to other custom
houses will rule at the aforesaid ports.
The requisites of certifying the state
ments Of cargoes and invoices as enac-
ted in Articles Al Al, Al and 4S ofthe ifs
cal code, must be du'', enforced In for
..ikl ports from W .oh merchandise
u embarked
The issuanvsof the DEGREES has pro-
duced great excitement among the
merchants ON the Isthmus who will
send u delegation to intercede with
the president TO have the decree alb
rogatod in SO far as 1t relates to
Panama and Colon.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-10-10

WASHINGTON, October 9.-The
president this afternoon made the
following appointments: Chas. ID.
Jacobs, of Kentucky, to be envoy ex.
traordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary to the United States of Colom-
bia Chas. Fosters, of Indiana, to be
consul-general of the United States
at Calcutta; ID. j. Partillok, of the
District of Columbia, to be consul of
the United States at Dusseldorf; w.
Henderson,, OF Arkansas, to be ssso-
ciate justice of the supreme court of
the territory of New Mexico; ID. w,
Narrator, of Dakota, to be marshal
of tho United States for the territory
of Dakota; Thos. Smith, of Virginia,
to BIO attorney OF the United States
for the Territory of New Mexico.
Chas. Parlange, OF Louisiana TO be at
torney of the Uniiet States for the
eastern district of Louisiana; Henry
w. Young. Of Kansas, TO be receiver
Of public monies at Independence
Kans.; w. II. Brownlee. Kansas, TO be
register of the land office at Larned
kans; John Il. Lafevre, of Dakota, to
DO receiver OF public monies al Dead
wood, Oak.