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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30

country to which he did not return
until 1867, having lived mean while in
Cuba, France and England. Upon
reaching home he resumed the prac-
uce OF the law by which he amassed
large wealth. He never asked for the
removal of his disabilities, and sloried
in being an objectionable unrepent>
ant rebel. The Office held by him
slrce the war was as member of the
Georgia G Institutional Convention.
As the State declined 70 pay the ex>
penses of the convention beyond the
amount appropriated, General Toombs
advanced the sum needed, and trusted
to the next legislature to reimburse
MIN.
So prominent! and energetic WAS
Toombs In the secession cause that
there vas talk at the time Jefferson
Davis was elected President Of the
Confederacy of putting him IN his
place, but Davis had the most votes
and was accordingly elected. The re-
latlGns of the two men were far from
being friendly. When DAVIS wrote
his book about the war he wanted
Toombs photograph to put in it, and
wrote him TO this effect. Toombs re-
fused to send it, and afterward said
he did not want his picture TO so
down to posterity II such company.
Toembs said: Davis and l never had
a quarrel l have nothing against
him except his follies, II would have
been great deal better for him and
the South if his history had never been
written, and the bulk of the people
south pity Davis rather than admire
him. His chief trouble was and is
that he has an exalted idea of his own
importance. He has some ability
but no nerve, and he has not the
slightest capacity for mansging mer."
Toombs' opinion of Lee was not at all
fattering one. While in the Amy
he was brave soldier, but was almost
constantly in conflict with his superior
officers.
He was eminent as lawyer and
for superior attainments in general
culture. Few men have equaled him
as conversationalist. His marked
pecularities of disposition, notably his
great pride and the ssxength of his
convictions, were associated with a
vast fund of information, rich com
nand Of language, and an impressive
eloquenee. Both in private and pub
lie life Robert Toombs has been =
striking and commanding figure.
During the last few years of his
life Mr.. Tcombs has been nearly blind
| and sadly aloue Ia the world, his wife
and childrea being dead. a short
time ago he was received into the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, the
denomination for watch he seems to
to have entertained a preference for
many years before. He has had hap
PLY, more than sufhciency of money
to procure him every comfort, his
estate being worth at least quarter
M lion dolla,s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30

200 years. whether a guest spending
the night with his host should make
the move to 60 to bed, or whether the
host should. The opposing sides on
this momentous question were taken
BY two ASCENT cavaliers in these parts.
AT Eagle Point the host ALWAYS pro
posed TO go to bed, and at Warner
Hall the host invariably waited for
the guest to advance the proposition.
One night 1t came to a test. The
master of Eagle Point went over 10
Warner Hall to spend the night.
Midnight came. Both host and guest
rmalned politely oblivious of the
flight of time. Oae by one the fam
lily and other guests dropped off. Still
the two old gentlemen sat up and con-
versed amicably, and were evidently
prepared to die in the last ditch for
their principles of etiquette The
whole night passed. They replenish>
ed the fire and the candles, but never
alluded to the going to bed q Sestion.
at daylight the next morning when
the darby came in to make the fire,
there sat the two old Trojans; CONVEX
sation had never iaggea, and they
were still hard al it. 1t was one OF
those rare tests which satisfies both
parties, as each was never tired of tel
ling how he got the better of his ad
versary, and forced him to sit up all
night rather than yield an iota of
principle, 1t would be a mistake to
think that these harmless peculiarities
keep the Virginians from being agree,
able. Ga the contrary. they are sin
GU 'arly courteous, considerate and
without angles. The strict attention
they pay to the small, sweet courtesies
OF life IS wonderfully quaint and de-
Iightful after the hurry of life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
HOW THEY GET THERE.
The Way In Which Young People
Come TO Each Others Christian
Names.
San Francisco Chronicle

Did you ever listen to young
couple working up 10 that point of
affectionate intimacy at which they
call one another by thsir Christian
names2
1T has been a lovely party, hasn't
it, Miss Jackson2'
Lovely, Mr., Wilkins" 49,.
~ have known you long time,
Miss Jackson
"And l have known you quite a
while"
I've often heard my sister speak Of
you"
"And nay brother is always talking
about you"
Us he2 hear so much about ou
that feel quite al home with YOU
Its a lovely sight, isntit, MIR,
Wilknsi'
Beautiful. I think Edith's such a
pretty name"
DO you4 fdon't likeit."
Edith"
What did you say'
'Oa, nothing. l was merely repeat
Ing the name.
az don't like sll mems NAMES. l
like Philip and Ferdinand and
What do you think Of Georse2'
That's your name. George"
II beg your pardon.
ooh, nothing. l was only repeat>
ing the name"
WHIST lovely night it is, isn't Ii,
Miss Edith4"
Goa, there. George wilkins, what
did you let me slip on that cobole-stone
fori'
"Pon my word didn't DO it, Miss.
Edith"
"Well, we are at home, or am,
Mr.. George"
II am very sorry"
so ami. I'm so much obliged for
your escort; I've had such q lovely
time.
and SO have L"
Good night, Mr. Wilkins.
Good night, Miss Jackson.
Good night"
Good night"
Good night-E iith. "
Good night-George, "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
OLD BEN WADE,
A Senator Who Put Oaths I'm tho rI:h
Place, and Plenty OF Them.
New York Star.

Whatever Benjamin f. Wade be-
lieved or said, writes a correspond
ent, he believed and uttered with his
whole mind, and had the habit whe n
under excitement of some pressing
events, of emphasizing his speech by
slight oatks. OF conrse, all his jud
iclous friends regretted this, but the
habit was far less common than ru-
NOR has laid to his charge, and he was
never rough or in any marked degree
Extensively profane, l remember one
day-It was well along in the first
summer of the war-that gentleman
from Western Pennsylvania came to
me in Washington with letter of in
PRODUCTION from Rly brother residing
ID Erie, and setting forth that the
bearer was a distinguished presiding
elder of the Methodist connection anX>
Us to offer his services 10 the: coun>
try in whatever capacity he might be-
most useful and DESTROYS of an intro
duction To M Lincoln and Mr.. Wade
| took the reverend gentleman, who
seemed very determined man, at
once to Mr.. Wade, to whom he told
his wishes, closing with the remark
that he was ready 10 preach, pray, or
fight for his country; only de-
sirng employment In whichever ser
vice he could be of most USE" Where
upon MIR. Wade grasped his visitors
hand second time, with most cord
ial grast, and replied that, Sin view
of the situation Of the COUNTRY he
thought such talk on the part of 3
clergy man was id sensible talk. z"
And taking his hat and cane which
was rlded cane, and in those days
always loaded-said he would go at
once with the gentleman to the white
house, ''for Mr.. Lincoln would be
glad to see such man, and before
sunset they would have HIM commiss-
toned in some Que of the duties sug-
gested." 1t could not have been more
than two hours before my clerical
friend called on me again, now with
his appointment as chaplain in
his pocket, and with transportation to
regiment then fighting in Tennessee
and he was to leave on the next train.
The good man, who, as after ward |
was glad to learn, proved himself
through the war a genuine hero ia all
CdpdClLiCS lldo 1ubluudISu WAS
delighted with his prompt success,
and full Of hearty expressions of ad-
miration fer both LlE coin and Wade.
He declared among many other terms
of high admiration, that they wsre
''both lions of the tribe of Judah"
Eyes" replied, they are indeed two
noble men-grasd men for the time"
but thinking the senator's oath of the
morning, followed, as 1 feared, by
others, might need some excuse, l
added, in apologize tone, you no
ticed that our good friend, Mr.. Wade,
is inclined in his earnestness, to en-
phasize his remarks with words not
exactly in order" Eyes, yes, l no
ticed it." replied TIE presiding elder
and, whispering in my ear, but |
noticed another ihi0g, tsat he always
nuts his oaths in the right place"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
A Human Ffend.
A Descripti n OF the Burmese Enperor-ssngsr
Name

A Descripti n OF the Burmese Enperor-Ssngsr
Mano.
l suppose that there is not in the
whole world a monarch so aesPotlc as
the Burmese emperor. de is consld>
cred, by himself and others, as abso>
lutte lord of the lives, properties and
personal services OF his subjects; he
e1alts and depresses, conters, and
takes away honor and rank; and,
without any process OF law, can put to
death not only criminal guilty of cap
ital offenses, but any individual who
happens to incur his dlsplcasure. II
is here perilous thing for a person
10 become distinguished for wealth
and possessions; for the day NAV cas-
lily come when he will be charged with
some supposed CRIME, and so put to
death, in order that MS property may
be con6scated. Every subject is tbs
emperor's bern slave; and when he
calls any one his. slave, he thinks
thereby TO do him honor. To express
their sense of thus subsection, all who
approach him are obliged to PROSTATE
themselves before him, holding their
hands Joined above their heads. Hence
also. he considers himself entitled to
employ his subjects in any work or
service, without salary or pay, and If
he makes them any recompense, 1t is
done not from any sense OF justice,
but as an act of county. Their goods
likewise. and even their persons, are
reputed his property, and on this
ground it is that ne selects for his con-
cubine any female that may chance to
meet his eye.
The possessions of all who die with ,
out heirs belong to the king, as do
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
De You Know What Yeu Look Like
.... The Spectator

There are men, and women too,
who do not rem ember faces at all, and
who, If compelled TO entertain strang
ers in the evening, would not know
them next day, forgetting their faces
as seen under different light SO ut
terly that evidence of identity hardly
convinces them. They cannot rocol-
lect a face, though they would recol-
iect other things they had seen quite
perfectly. The look Of the absent has
for them persisted, and they cannot
call 1t up before them even in gen.
eral way; AMI this sometimes after
much association. We would ask
those who doubt this to inquire of
themselves about q much more strik-
ing development of the same peculiar
ity. Do they or do they not recolIect
their own faces7 Would they know
themselves If they met themselves,
say, in the great glass of tailor'S
shop7 They all, when shaving or
dressing, see themselves every day;
they all care about their own faces,
and thuy all, therefore, ought when
they meet themselves to know them
selves; but all of them do not ST,
James thought none of them did, but
he generalized from his personal ex-
perisnce and fell, as generalizers do.
into error. A large proportion of
mankind. probably half, do not for
get their own faces but know them
perfectly well, detect any casual
changes in them, and are aware of
likeness 10 themselves whenever it
it exists. They would be astounded
If they met their doubles, and would
realize at once, without further evil
dcnce, that people who might be mis-
taken for them were walking about,
and might by accident be the involun-
tary cause of annoying biuaders. The
remainder, however, forgot them
selves utterly, instantly, and after
the longest possible examination
Surely this wide distinction, which
certainly exists, and which any one
can test for himself In his own house
hold, points TO a special face memory,
the absence or presence of which IN
a witness viii account for many other
wise uHintelIigible conflicts of evil
dence. Why should the man or wem-
an who does not know his own face
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
Robert TO0mbs.

Robert Toombs was born at Wash
ington Ga, where he Is now passing
away. His ather died when ne was
yet : young boy, leaving him IN good
circumstances. His collegiate trains
lLg, begun at the University of Geor
| gia, was completed at Union College,
Schenectady, n. Y. where he was
graduated IN 1912 Wh.n 10 years
old ne attended n law course at the
University of Virginia, and IN 1880
was ADMITTED to the bar by special
act Of his native State, about year
before he attained his majority. He
opened an Office In his native county.
In 1886 ne took part as Captain in d
campaign against Creek Indians head
ed by General Scott and conducted IN
Alabama, In which he served with
distinction.
Soon after his return home he was
elected to the Georgia Legislature, In
which he continued from 1887 TO 1910.
He vas re elected and took an active
part III Its proceedings during 1912 and
1913. The next year after this he was
elected to the United States Congress.
He supported II .rrison for the Presi
dency in 1910, and HeRry Clay In
1874 Mr. Toom5s was a member OF
the House OF Representatives at Wash
ington from ms first election to 1858,
wnen he took a seat IN the United
States Senate. In 1859 he was re-elect-
ed 70 this body, and retired when Geor-
gia seeded from the Union.
HIS name was among the leaders OF
the SecessiSnis.s. After having astes
as delegate in the Confederate Con-
gress held at Montgomery, he became
Secretary of State IN the Cabinet of
Jefferson Davis, but soon retired
from this position to assume mlll>
tary command, with the rank OF Brig
adler General. When General Sher-
man invaded Georgia, Toombs. who
had resigned his position III the Con-
federate army, served as General OF
the State militia. The failure OF the
Southern cause led to his leaving the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
Etiuuette in Virginia.

A correspondent of the New York
Nail and Express says: The Virgin
isns lose good deal of that worthless
commodity, tins, in the observance
of the most remarkable code of Ell
ouetts ever invented. 1t used TO be,
and in a measure is still, considered
the height of rudeness for one person
in driving to pass another person on
the road 1t viii be seen at a glance
the result of this system. TIE sIowest
coach on the road could keep al the
others behind 1t. l. will alse be seen
that time and distance were relatively
OF no Importance. Even now, when
Virginia has bsen hustled and jostled
along in that great movement called
progress. the people yet apologies
when they pass each other on the
road. 1t has also been alleged that a
really high bred VIrginian never 50
far forgets etiquette as to inquire OF a
stranger where he was from, because
the Stranger might be forced to ac-
knowledge that he vas from some
other state than Virginia, and it was
only charity to spare him this morti
tying admission. Ii is q hetly dis
puted point, and has bean for the last
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30

Scene-New building in course OF
erection in view of government of
fee. Government clerk Go fellow
Jerk Say, Fred, I've been watch
ing that bricklayer for the last twenty
minutes, and he has not done stroke
of work all the time The country
may well be going to the dogs. "
Easy going bricklayer Go fellow ar
tisan)-"Say, Bill, I've been watching
that ere clerk for the last half hour,
and blow nae! he's done nuthin' ali
the time! Taxes may we'll be high
Wonder what pay he gets for that"
The bird which kills the sheep in
New Zealand is the 'keas, or the
mountain parrot, and it has carried
its depredations TO such an extent in
some parts, particularly III Canter
bury, in the South Islands, that when
[ was there two years ago, men we, c
engaged solely in hunting them, for
which they were receiving from /
shilling pence to shillings per head
from the farmers These men attempt
to shoot one bird without killing it,
and when wounded it utters cry
which attracts all the 'keas' in the
neighhorhocd, and they are easily
shot. / believe that there are also re
cent cases where these birds have at
tackled and killed cattle. The birds
are not much larger than thrush.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
HOW To CATCa COLD.
Philadelphia Times.

Sit in street>car next to the open
window.
Leave c # your heavy uGdsrclo.hing
on mild October day.
Take hot drink before going out
into the cold or damp air.
Let the boys romp at school duriR g
recess time without their hats.
Sit in the passage or near IN entry
after dancing for half an hour.
Sit In barber snop in your shirt
sleeves while waiting to be shaved.
Wear your lightweight summer
hosiery through October and Novem~
Der.
Put on pair OF thin shoes in the
evening when you go 10 call upon
your girl.
Fail to change your shoes and
stockings after coming in on rainy
day.
Have your hair cut and shampooed
just as change takes place in the
weather.
Wear one Of the new ladies' cuta>
way coats without a channels or fan
mel vest underneath.
Throw your overcoat open on s
clustering winter day 10 show off
your nice, new necktie.
Send the children oHt in autumn for
exercise in short, thin stockings and
skimpy skirts.
Leave eff your rough oyercoat when
you go driving and wear your nice
thin one TO look swell.
Go to the front door IN q cob web
dress and linger bidding goodnight to
your tavorlte young man.
Take hot bath in the evening and
sit up in your room to finish the last
pages of an exciting novel.
Throw off your heavy coat when
you reach the office in hurry and
put on your thin knock about.
Go down TO breakfast without &
wrap on chilly morning before the
fires have got fully started.
Put the window of your sleeping,
room up before y GU go to bed. especial
ly if the window is near the bed.
&c out into the lobby during s
theatrical performance and promenade
around without your overcoat.
Run a square to catch a street-cal
and take off your hat for few mo,
mentS TO cool on when you catch II.
Do your back hair up high Whe1
you have been accustomed TO wear Il
low and 60 out on windy day.
Take long bicycle ride and stant
for while describing and showing
off the beauties of your machine.
If you are bald headed or have s
susceptible back, sit during CRANE
opera near one of the side doors
Come in from a rapid gollop or
horseback and stand talking ia III,
open air to friend Tor five or ter
minutes.
Go to an evening party in a dress
suit without putting on heav, under
wear to compensate for the lightnes
of the cloth.
Wear a thin vest of fancy patter1
that protrudts little below the Goa
aad allow part Of the body tina
should always be warm TO get chilled
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30

when he or she sees it, be expected to
be Ger tain as TO the face OF an acqusin-
tancel There is absolutely no reason
IN the nature OF things for the one
forgetfulsess more than for the other.
and We may rely upon it that with
some men both occur, and that, more>
over, differenusting marks are often
forgotten, and those marks only, 50
that man is honestly. resdy to swear
to an Identity which does not exist
There is Likeness, AID for his imper-
feet face memory that Is sufficient.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
Virtue I'm the Family.

There are sill sorts and degrees OF virtue, and
sometimes are told that virtue is its own re-
ward. Mr.. A. F. EvsnS OF Burrs' Ferry, La,
says, in writing about Browns Iron Rit'ers: II
have been the recipient OF its virtue in my family
81 considerable extent This great iron tonic
has superior advantages reliable family
medicine Its power has hSen thoroughly tried,
and its virtues sbuniSntly proved, Merry 8
milt'on bottles year are sold by the druggists OF
this Country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30

The widest game in the world is the
Rocky Mountaion ram. The animal
IS more like the channels than any
other creature. In Colorado a Law
has just gone into force psohibitir z
the killing of rams for tea years to
come.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
Young Girls.

are at critical period when the are about m IA
watchful care at this time may result in fixin1 r-
reauarites up.n delicate organs and entailng
a long list OF female weaknesses all this may
be avoided, and the young woman come through
this period clothed in all the beauty and strength
OF a perfect healthy organization by the a d q
DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" prepared es-
pecially for female oubles by one Of the most
successful physicians Of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
SUMMERS DECAY.
HARPER's MAGAZINE

When my first roses shed
Their PETALS, and lay dead,
KNEW my foe Decay
fad struck at my sweet day
OF summer breath and bloom.
heard my kDell OF doom
In the soft signing breeze
That scattered their dead leaves
And then and there Iseemed
To see as one who dreamed
A long procession pass
Across the springing grass
Sweet ghosts of the dead flowers
That bloomed N last years hours.
And stately at the head,
All clad In white and red.
Shedding their dewv scent,
My fair June darlings went;
And following after slept
NY lilies, who bad kept
Their garments white as snow,
While their warm hearts did glow
With ali the golden fire
That summer suns inspire.
All blooms and blossoms fair
Followed and followed there,
Until did behold,
White as the stars, and cold.
My pale chrysanthemums pass
And thea I knew, alas
The end had come; aud knew,
While still the warm winds blew.
Ny darlings Of to-day
Like this were on their way
To Join tho ghostly throDg;
Like this would move along,
Pale visions, dead and dear,
TO hauzt another year.
Shuddering, moaned and wept,
And In that moment crept.
Shadows Of storm and sight
Across my summer light.
what IL my summer pride;"
Moaning, ! wept and cried,
why do hold my way,
II only 10 Oecay''
Then suddenly ! heard
Amid my boughs "A bird.
Lifting heavenly voice.
"RejOice, and yet rejoice"
He sang: and sang again;
"Out Of this earth-bOund pain,
Out OF this dread decay,
lift my heavenly lay.
Higher and higher still,
Sweet with sWeeter thrill.
Lifted that heavenly song.
Borne on It's wings along,
saw the bloom and birth
or the new heaven and earth
And all my fiowery host,
Each sweet departing ghost,
Seemed in my ears TO sing,
No fair and bcauteons thing,
Nothing Of precious cost,
N1thtnv va love tu Lost "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
During One-fhfFd

During One-thiTd OF our time the process
OF digestion must 20 on in our bodies and II the
stomach ami bowels are not well, nothing il well.
To be dyspeptic is 70 be miserable; dyspepsia Is
the foundation OF fevers and diseases Of the blood,
liver, skin and kidneys. Dyspepsia Invariably
VESEGAE BITTERs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30
First Female-What business are
you engaged in now2
Second Female am book agent.
+. F.-What have you 10 do2
S. F-Nothipg but talk.
+. F.-Hov delightful.
Russell Sage

is a wSH-kn0wn operator in Wall street. who is
generally cons ideTed as up to stuff. Hence, It
II ay have been quite natural that a cnuntryman
who read~ the papers uily called at his on e
aud asked f. r package OF D.. Sage's Gaia rh
Remedy H. ScOvtred lnS nlista ke but he made
no mistake il the article Gale, for. Tint Rene
DIV. en- applied with Dr. PieTce's Nasal
Dou he, will surely and rapidly Eradicate the
1t AZ. rs'ated case Of catarrh, y tn all ifs
U.easaLt and danger. us accomplishments
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-30

a dashy girl at one of the Saratoga
hotels wore white silk ball dress, on
the folds OF which were hand painted
scenes from our country seat in Cali
fornia.''