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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

1 was enchshted. My idea was that l
had stumbled into nest of profession
als-people whose duties ended so late
that to enjoy any eyening-at all. night
must be greatly encroached upon. All
the better for me, Bohemians them
selves, my unexpected nocturnal in
trusion might not brighten them out OF
their wits.
The singer had now commenced the
second verse. Iplaced my ear close TO
the door to catch every note. was
curious to hear what she would make
of the effective bu; trying finale. when
oh horrible contrast to the soft sweet
liquid notes aad suhdued words of pas
sicnate Lowell heard gasp, y spas
mode fearful gasp, that could convey
but one meaning. l heard itsucceeded
by . long deep croan. which termina "a
in a gurgliag sound which froze my
blood. | heard the music stop sudden
~, and the cry. the piercing cry of =
woman ring out like a frightful change
from melody TO diScord, and then \ dull
heavy thud on the floor
waited TO hear no more. knew
that some dreadful deed had been per-
petrated within few feet Of where
stood. My heart beat wildly and fierce
ly In the excitement of tie momeat
forgot that | WAS not like otherS-sov-
got that strength and courage could
avail me nothing forgot everything
save a desire 10 prevent the ac >ompliSh.
ment of crime the wish to do y man ;
duty in saving life and Succorinr the
ones in peril. | threw open the door
and rushed headloug into the room.
Then, rs became aware of the pres
ence of strong light, but light which re
yealed nothing TO me. the folly and
rashness of my proceedings came fully
home to me, and like flash il crossed
my mind that unarmed. blind and help
less, had rushed into that room 10
meet my death.
l hesrd an oath-au exclamation ct
surprlsc. In the distance heard the
cry Of the woman, but il sounded
mutfis;l and faint; it seemed 10 me that
n struggle was going on in that part of
the room. PowerleSs though was 10
all, | turned impulsively and took =
couple OF steps IN the direction whence
the cry came, my foot caught in some
thing and l fell PROSTATE o. the body
of a man. Even in the midst OF the
horror that awaited me Shuddered rs
felt my hard, lying on the fallen man,
grow wet with some warm fluid which
slowly trickled overit.
Before | could rise strong muscular
living hands were upon my throat,
holding me down, whilst short dis
lance 81 heard the sharp click of q
pistol-lotk, Oh, for light for a see
ond! If only to see those who were
about to take my life If only-StrAngc
fancy-to know in what part OF me to
expect the fatal bullet And |, who
some hour or two ago lay and wished
for death. felt IT this moment that lie.
even my darkcncd life. was rs dear 10
me as any creature under the sun SO
/ cried aloud. and my voice sounded to
me like the voice OF stranger;
Spare me! am blind! blind
blindr'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

There is bill before the legisla-
ture to provide a uniform series of
school text books for use in the
public schools of Wisconsin, and to
limit and fix the cost thereof. The
scheme is to have a board of COM
misioners appointed, whose duty it
will be to make contract with the
lowest and best bidder or bidders,
for furnishing an uniform set Of
school text books for the public
schools of Wisconsin for the term
of fifteen years. The set of books
shall include one elementary speller,
one primer, one series of not less
than three nor more than six readers,
one primary and one practical arith-
metic, one primary and one COM
plete English grammar, one elemen-
tary algebra, one history of the
United States, one physical, one in
mediate and one high school geog-
raphy. This bill never ought to
become law. Because people have
heretofore been compelled to pay
exorbitant prices for school text
books is no reason that they will
be compelled to do SO from this time
forward. Indeed it is quite proba-
BILE that competition, more or less
unrestrained, will bring them down
to reasonable prices in the near
future. But if publishers choose
to combine to keep the prices Of
school books high, they can more
easily combine and defeat the objects
of the bill above mentioned. The
chances are that the people would
have to pay more under any con-
tract, the commissioners might make
than the same class of books
could be bought for in the old way.
Besides, fifteen years is good long
while to be tied down to one set of
books. The American youth must
be allowed to believe that he is
following more advanced methods
than those just preceding him, or
else a great deal Of very valuable
ambition and enthusiasm will be
crushed out of him. In the opinion
of The Demncrat, the passage Of the
bill above referred to would prove
a costly and foolish experiment, and
ought not to be thought of for a
moment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

An eastern paper calls for some
accommodating and we'll posted Da-
kotian to send it a map, with the
counties where there are county seat
wars marked with a red cross.
Whereupon the st. Paul Pioneer
Press loosely remarks that this
would do well enough if there was
not an attempt being made to paint
the whole territory red by a capital
seat war. Some less brilliant shade,
says the PIP, must be used for the
counties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
BE CAREFUL WHAI YOU SAY

In speaking of a persons faults.
Pray don't forget your own;
Remember those with homes of glass
should seldom throw stone.
If we have nothing else TO do
But talk of those who sin,
lis better we commence at home,
And from that point begin.
We have no right to judge man
Until he's fairly tried
should we not like his company,
We know the world is wide.
some may have fsults-and who has not
The old as well as young
Perhaps we may for aught we know.
Have fifty to their one.
I'll tell you of a better plan,
Aud find II works full we'll:
To try my own defects to cure
Before of Others tell
And though hope sometimes to be
No worse than some know.
My own shortcomings bid me let
The faults OF Others go.
Then letus all when we commence
To SANDER friend or foe,
Think of the harm one may do
To those we little know.
Remember curses, sometimes, like
Our chickens. "roost at home"
Don't speak of others faults until
We have none of our own.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
THE PUBLIC ROADS.

1t is admitted on all hands that
our present system Of improving
and keeping in repair public high
WAYS is miserable failure. In
many if not in most localities it is
looked upon as sort of sport, or at
least triiling matter to turn out
and work poll and road taxes. The
work is either very poorly done or
done in such places as best suit in
dividual convenience. Besides the
work is not done in seasons of the
wear when ii is most necessary or
when it would be most effective :;
but at slack aud odd times when
there is little else to do. In work
ing ." roads no uniform system is
followed and much Of the labor ex-
pended is simply wasted. OF course
all the attempts to improve and
repair highways is not owing to the
laws relating to the matter. Local
sentiment and poor methods are ac-
countable for many of the rough
and dangerous roads. But we
believe laws could be enacted which
would prove great improvement
on the present plan.
Senator James has introduced a
bill in the Senate, which seeks to
provide remedy for the evils of
the present system. This bill re-
quires the amount of the highway
tax to be paid in money; it changes
the system of districting, making
each town a district by itself, and
the town board are required to APP
point an overseer, whose special
business it shall be to see that the
highway taxes are levied, collected,
and the proceeds faithfully expend-
ed for valuable improvements, and
lie is further to keep careful watch
of the condition Of the roads, to see
where work and repairs are needed,
and to see that such work and re-
pairs are properly and economically
performed. To add to the effective
ness of this proposed change, it is
made the duty of the railroad COM
missioner to exercise supervisory
control over all the public high
ways. 1t would be safe for the
legislature to give Mr.. James plan
at least trial. The old system has
had long enough trial and is univer-
sally condemned. the proposed
plan cannot prove worse and there
is every reason to suppose that it
would prove far better. Our men,
Der Hon. Geo. G. Cox is chairman
of the assembly committee on roads
and bridges, and it is hoped that he
will urge the passage of this meas.
are.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

1t is said that anyone visiting the
Worlds fair who pronounces the
name af the city in which it is held
Moo Or-LEENs, gives himself dead
away. A correspondent who has
been studying the vernacular of the
country for the past two months ex-
ultingly writes that he has just
acquired the correct pronunciation
the two approved ways, which he
gives as follows: N'oRl'ns " and
" NYAw'l'ns," with d gentle stress
upon the middle syllable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
counties,

The committee appointed Jan
uary Sd by the Milwaukee Cham
Der of Commerce have made their
report, which is adverse to asking
for any new lew legislation in regard
to railroad traffic at present. The
committee has held n conference with
representatives of leading railroads
of the state, and it is thought that the
evils complained of will be remedied
One of the chief reasons assigned
for suspending proceedings in the
direction of new legislation is that
agitation of the question would have
an injurious effect during the pres
cnt depressed condition of financial
affairs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
HIGHLAND.

Valentines are all ready for to-
morrow Saturday..
Roads were made impossible
again last Monday. by being all
drifted with snow.
Mr.. George Dolphin and wife went
to see Mr.. Willard, near Livingston,
last Sunday. who lying at the point
of death.
Our stage driver made his regular
trip last Monday, although the roads
were badly drifted. He was few
hours behind time.
john Hasburgh will hold a grand
ball at Variety Hall on Monday
evening, Feb. 10Th. Let all attend
and have a good time.
Miss Lizzie Rubado is home from
an extended visit to Arena.
Joseph Bennett, of Dodgeville,
was in town last week on business.
The boys and girls of this place
took advantage of the fine sleighing
during the evenings of last week by
going ont in sleigh loads, serenading
the people of the village as they
passed through.
Mrs. Eliza Fry, wife of the late
John Fry who was killed in the
mines few months ago will give
grand ball at Variety Hall on Easter
Monday evening. Further notice
will be given in due time.
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.
The Highland High School will
give an entertainment at the school
house on Friday and Saturday eve-
nings, Feb. Goth and 2lst. There
will be an entirely new programme
each evening. Each programme will
consist of music, literary exercises
and tableaux: music will consist of
solos, quartettes and choruses; the
literary exercises of declarations,
dialogues, farces, theatricals, ETC., and
Yankee, Dutch, Irish and negro
characters are introduced; and the
tableaux will be represented with
appropriate colored lights. The pro-
ceeds of the entertainment will be
applied to purchasing school appa-
ratus and increasing the library.
Come one, come al! Help us to
further our school interests. You
will be entertained and instructed.
Admission: persons over II years
Is cents; under II years, Is cents.
Doors open at Z p. m. each evening.
JAS. P. MURPHY, Principal.
OBITUARY.
Mr.. John Henry Kreul departed
from this world of sorrow on Tues
day, Feb. Sd, and was buried on the
9th. His remains were taken to St.
Johns church, where Rev. Father
Moder preached a funeral sermon.
He was followed to his last resting
place by a host of relatives and
friends. He leaves six children,
among whom are Bernard, Joseph
and Henry Kreul, of this place, and
also forty-four grandchildren and
sixty great-grand-children, who were
the principal mourners. The de-
ceased was born in Prussia, Ger
many, Feb. Ia, 1890, and had
reached the advanced age of ninety
five years lacking a few days. He
came to Highland in the fall of 1862
with his family, and resided here up
to the time of his death. The funeral
was the largest ever witnessed here.
The bereaved family have sympathy
of the entire community, May his
soul rest in peace.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
Land Excursion to Tennessee. Miss.
isS;ppj, Arkansas and Texas.

The Illinois Central r. r. will
run another low rate Land Excur-
sion to points in Tennessee. Miss
issippi, Arkansas and Texas, leaving
Warren at S:45, a. m, Tuesday,
Feb. "a, 1886. For rates, Sleeping
Car Berths and general information
concerning this Excursion apply to
the undersigned at Manchester, la.
Mr.. n. T. Burroughs, of Cherokee,
offers for sale 100000 acres Of choice
hard wood timber lands at $500 per
acre on liberal terms. Write him
for descriptive circulars, and then
60 and examine the Timber.
J. F. MERRY, Gen. West Pass. Agt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

Advices from Pittsburg, Pa, state
that laboring men there are inclined
to believe that the times have COM
menced to get better. There is more
work to do than two months ago,
but wages are a trihe lower. There
are at less idle men in that city than
on January /. 1t is evident that we
are already upon the up grade.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt
Rheumn, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
c. r. Moffett. CYL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia,
says: "My wife has been seriously
afflicted with a cough for twenty
five years, and this season more
severely than ever before. She had
used many remedies without relief,
and being urged to try DIR. Kings
New Discovery, did SO, with most
gratifying results. The first bottle
relieved her very much, and the
second bottle absolutely cured her.
She has not had so good health for
thirty years" Trial Bottles Free at
C. r. Moffett's Drug Store. Large
size $1.00. 25w4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

Put not your trust in democratic
editors who nowadays are publish
ing long homilies on civil service re-
form and the unseemliness of scram-
bling for public office. For ten
chances to one these self same
editors are trying to secure positions
by means of still hunt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

If well be poisoned, woe be to
those who drink thereat. 1t is
worse to poison the fountain OF life
for ones self and posterity. Often
by carlessness, misfortune, or in
heritance, this has been done.
Ayers Sarsaparilla frees the blood,
the vital stream, and restores appe-
lite, strength and health.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

1t is authoritatively announced
that henceforward the republican
shibboleth is to be protection and
the southern question. BY giving to
the country a just and wise admin
istration, the democracy can, and we
believe will, settle both of these
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

The name of Hon. Charles G.
Rodolf, of Muscoda, is mentioned in
connection with the Swiss mission.
Mr.. Rodolf was the democratic can
didate for congress in this district
many years ago. He is sound
and straightforward democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

No other medicine is so reliable as
Ayers Cherry Pectoral for colds,
coughs, and all arrangements OF
the respiratory organs tending to-
ward consumption. In all ordinary
cases it is a certain cure, and affords
sure relief for the asthmatic and
consumptive. even in advanced
stages Of disease.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

1t is still mooted question
whether prohibition prohibits. A
Dubuque woman recently swore to
the purchase, ownership and per-
sonal use-fol medicinal purposes
only-of a forty-gallon barrel of
whiskey!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
\ Hermit Thrush.

Having Kept him in 4 cage /? few ia
10 teach him that that was lis home
opened the door, rs | do with MI ny
cages. He came out at once, rs bird,
rarely do, investigated my room without
fear, alighting on my chair, taking
worms from my hand, trying TO make
friends with an English song thrush,
twice his size meeting, by the way,
with no response and finding lis was
back to his cage without trouble, which
againis unusual.
As with all birds, the piucusl.on vas
n source Of interest 10 him, and was
Interested 10 see how Different from
any other he treated the obnoxious pin
heads lie did not pounce upon them
driving them further in a. did the eat
bird, but he seized each head in bis bill
and tried to jerk it out. This would
have been somewhat too successful.
only that his efforts were III i sldc-w.se
direction, and the pins would no: come.
In few days. however, he learned hos
TO manage them, when his great plea
ure was TO pull them all ont and throw
them on the floor, leaning over the edge
OF the bureau to hear each one fall on
the mating, and then 90 down HIM
self and pass each one through his bill
from head to point, exactly as he did :
meal worm before swallowing il. The
stiffnes; Of the pms discouraged himi
he never tried 10 make a meal OF hem.
His experience with the lookingglass
was most melancholy, till ! covered II
up in pity. Tie instant he caught sight
OF himself, or his own reflection. raih-
er, ne would drop his wings, raise head
and tail, and in that curious position
strut around before the glass: calling
softly, with the sweetest and most ten
der twittering. though so low it could
scarcely be heard After some time Of
this coaxing. he would Leeome dis
heartcned. and then he would stand
mationle 5, with feathers pulled out.
staring at the bird in tie glass. and
looking so gricred and unhappy that
could not endure it. but drew 4 shield
before that misleading piece u fnrni-
ture.
He never showed tie least fear Of me.
and grew ore familiar every day. But
/ had him only month. Gna evening
he was well an lively rs Usual; the next
morning found him cead on the floor.
TO my great surprise and grief. dtkdnttc
Monthly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
Bankers and Merchants Mardi Gras
Excursion to New Orleans.

The Illinois Central r. r. will run
Bankers and Merchants Palace
Car Excursion to New Orleans,
leaving Warren at s: As, A. M. Tues
day February 10th, 1885.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
LEGAL NOTICES.
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

ATTACHMENT NOTICE.
State of Wisconsin, Iowa county, city of Mineral
POINTS,. In Justice court
To Samuel I. Kitchens: You are hereby no.
titled that warrant of attachment has been
issued against you and your property at
tached to satisfy the demand of Samuel Hooking
& Co., amounting to one hundred and two
and twenty seven e-hundreth dollars. Now,
unless You shall appear before John Commins,
Justice of the Peace in and for said county, at
his Office in said city of Mineral Point on the
2lst day of February, A. D. 1885, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, judgment will be rendered against
you and your property sold to pay the debt.
Dated this 10th day of January. 1855.
SAMUEL HOOKING 4 co.
Lanyon Spensely, attorneys for plaintiffs. 25a3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13
THE DEMOCRAT.
POETRY AND SERIAL STORY.
OUR OWN HOME and OUR 0HN
FOLK.

OLh.
Our own home is.the sweet, sweet home
Wherever that home may be:
Hid in the strength OF the mountains,
Or down by the tossing sea.
IL may stand on the boundleSS prairie,
Mid the blowing corn and wheat,
ur be aut pleasant room or two
In = nnSy city street.
bat il : az, h0!ac. our own dear home!
And though il be plain and small
Ard though we may stay in grander ones
Our home is dearest of all.
For there the father goes in and out
Through the busy. Oh aerful days;
And the little children talk of us,
And the darling mother prays.
Fer there is no folk like our own folk,
Though many true friends we find;
Who IS SO true as n fathers
So wise, so tendcr,y kind?
And mother-loVe Is the strong love:
In sorrow or JOY or pain,
All of us long for our mothers heart.
And our own mothers Voice again.
We've loved and laughed and wept together,
We, of one household band;
We may scatter far. far east or west.
Into many foreign land;
But the home tic il the strong tie.
-, And wherever our feet may roam
Wen find no friends like our own folk,
No home like our own dear home,
There father and mother speak our name
When they fray by the evening light;
There brothers and sisters, ere they sleep,
Wish us n loving goodnight.
Then here's To oGr home, wherc'er il be,
Nav the homo tic neer be broke,
Goi bless its altar and its hearth,
God bless our own dear folk!
Little r. hdrr, ia n. L. Ledger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-13

The black death Of the fourteenth
century. believed by some TO have beer
Asiatic cholera. a!tIi ,agh the symptoms.
as described By the historians Of tho
day, diGer widely. actually desolated
the world. 1t L computed that II. 000.-
GO persisted in China, and elsewhere
in rne East about 25,0OO.0 600 more
Gelrlany lost nearly 1890. 600: Italy
hall its entire population; London alone
in excess of i01.000. In Europe fully
$1,000, 90 must have died. and, in all
quarters of tl.e globe. not far from TO-
0O0. 600.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-10-23
The Farini Concert Company.

The members of the above company
arrived yesterday by the Alameda, to
give us their promised season of concert
and operate musical treats. Before
leaving San Francisco the company had
several full dress rehearsals, to one OF
which several ladies and gentlemen were
invited, including the Messrs. Spreckels
and Mr.. w. B. Davenport, the manager
of the Oceanic Steamship Company. The
latter gentleman informs us that he was
wonderfully surprised at the high artistic
talent displayed, and he considers that
the performers comprise a thoroughly
good company, far above the average of
performers who appear in San Francisco.
Mdlle Fora was in excellent voice, and
the Pacific Coast boasts of no better
tenor than Mr. Charles Thrower. In the
opera quartettes the voices blended har-
moniously, and there was not the slight
est sign of weakness. The company is
considered a first-class one in every re-
spect, and well deserving OF all the pat
ronage and support that can be accorded
to it by the Honolulu public
During the trip of the Alameda the
company gave a musical entertainment
in the social hall, to the infinite enjoy
ment of the passengers, all of whom
speak of it III the highest possible terms
as a rare musical treat.
In the afternoon yesterday short re-
hearsal was held in the Music Hall, the
acoustic qualities of which were COM
mended. Those who were privileged to
be present express themselves as
being more than satisfied with the
abilities of the artists, and de-
clare that the series of concerts which
begin tonight will be by far the finest
musical entertainments ever given in
this city.
There are still few single seats avail
able, tickets for which can be obtained
at Mr. Wiseman's office, Merchant
street. The initial concert this evening
commences at 8 O'Clock. The programme
is an admirable one. There should be
a bumper house on the occasion.