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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
A Wonderful Motor.
from a New York Letter !

The new electric motor, Ben Frank
lin, to be used on the New York ele-
waited railroad, is the offspring of Mr..
Leo Daft, who lives in Plainfeld. n j.
Mr., Daft is an Eoglishman, about
Al years of age, and he has fooled a
round electricity for the past twenty
years, or ever since his advent in
America. He claims that his motors
will open the way for the adoption of
electricity instead of steam on all
rail roads OF tae future, past and
present. and that the steam whistle
will be q thing of the past shortly,
from the fact that he declares he can
save so per cent in fuel over either
coal or wood in the manufacture
of electricity as against steam
Whether this can be done or not
remains to be seen, and the elevated
roads are giving him q chance to De-
monstrate it by letting third rail be
laid between the other two for the
lenght of two miles on the Ninth
Avenue Elevated, from Fourteenth
to Fifty ninth street, and if satisfied
with the working there, will adopt it
on the whole line.
.Daft's works are In Jersey, and con>
sequently his electricity, as applied to
elevated roads, is dubbed Jersey light
ming. This should not be COMPOUNDED
with the genuine article of Jersey
lightning, however, which kills at
forty rods, and is doled out over a
counter, for this of Daft's is less dan
gerous, taken in equal deses. A maa
laying his hand on the rail when
charged will feel q slight prickling
sensation but tina: is all This is ow-
ing to the fact the rail is q better con-
ductor than the human body, and,
consequently, the fluid goes quietly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

by at the rate of 4e, 600 miles per sec-
ond, and doesn't try to escape; where
as, If it was high tension, and went at
the rate of 200, 600 miles per second It
would be anxious to fly off in every
direction, and the man who laid his
hand on the rail would probably solve
the problem of the future in short
order, under such a condition of
things.
1t has taken about three months to
build the Ben franklin, and if the
road should decide to equip all its
lines would take at least a year, under
the most favorable circumstances to
build the $50 motors required, and
then the work would have to be done
outside the regular shop. As the
motors are estimated to cost over 81
600 each, it would be over 81, 000, 900
contract to furnish the motors alone.
A million dollars isn't much nowa~
days IN New York, merely trifle to
Cyrus Field, and if the elevated wants
motors 1t shall have them. So say
we all.
The motor can be run by one man,
but the state law requires that two
men go with every engine. In case
one dies or gets killed the other is sup
posed to run the thing into port, and
if it is an accident that he has sent
his companion to the better land, the
survivor is supposed to lie to all re-
porters, and swear that the man died
of heart disease, and that the road
wasn't to blame. This is the chief oc-
cupation of the second man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
LlSfGn 60 Year wlSs.

Tbs Manchester GuAaprls. June stA. isst says.
At one or the
.tWindows"
Looking on the woodland ways! With
clumas OF rhododendrons and great
masses Of May blossemsiu "There was
sn interesting group.
Il included one who had been Got.
ton spinner" but was now so
Paralyxsdin
That he could only bear to lie In -.
Ginning position.
This refers to my case
l was first Attacked twelve years age
With "I,ocomoter AtSxy"
psraiytic disease OF nerve fhre rarely ever cured
and was for several years barely able 10
set about.
And for the last Five years not able
70 attend to my business, although
Many things have been done Ior me.
The last experiment. being Nerve stretching.
Two years ago was voted into the
Home for Incurablesi Near MAnchss-
ar, in May. 1889.
lam no "Advocate," "For anything
ia the shape of patent" Mediciness
And made many objections to nay
dear wife's constant urging to try Hop
Bitters, but finally TO pacify her
Consenteil!l
Ihad not quite finished the first bottle
when fSita change come over me. This
was Saturday, November Sd. On Sunday
morning l felt So strong said to my
room companions, Il was sure l could
Walk"
So started across the floor and back.
hardly knew how to contain myself was
all over the bouse am gaining strength each
day, and can walk quite safe without any
stick"
Or support.
able to earn my own living again. Ihave been
m> mber OF the Manchester
Royal Exchange"
For nearly thirty years, and was most heartily
congratulated on going into the room ON Thursday
last, Very gratefully yours, JoaN BLACKBURN,
MANCHESTER lEng1 Dec ~. 1888
Two years later am perfectly we'll
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
TIE FLOWER INDUSTRY.
An Important Industry That Has
Grown Up I'm This Country and
Crushed Out Foreign Competitor.

An Important Industry That Has
Grown Up I'm This Country and
Crushed Ont Foreign Competition
Thirteen firms in Philadelphia, en-
ploylng over 400 hands, mostly girls,
are engaged In MAI ufacturing artlti-
cial flowers and feathers, and divide
with those of New York and Chicago
almost the entire patronage OF this
country. This industry until within
the past ten years was almost unknown
on this side of the Atlantic, ali the
large wholesale dealers importing
their goods from France, Germany,
and England. Within the past few
years tae business has been complete
" revolutionized, the importers be-
coming manufacturers. and dealing
Immediately with the jsDbers or IN
termediate men.
By making goods equal il quality
to the best imported, and being enabl-
ed to sell them at lower figures, they
have succeeded in cutting Down the
value OF these particular importxtiors
from over 81, 0Oe, 900 TO q few thous-
ands- The finest goods were brought
from France and those = an inferior
grade from Germany and England.
Now this trade is almost entirely de-
stroyed by local manufacturers, and
even the raw materials are domestic
products, only the finest muslIns and
robert tubings being imported from
France. With the improvements De-
ing rapidly made In the machinery
used in the manufacture o. these ar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
THE SUMMERS ENDED.
NJ. 8. BRIDGES.

The Summers ended, sweet and with 1t ends
So many dreams and hopes-such dear distress
And blissful pain-and yet we part as friends
And say our last good-by In kindness.
know there was a tremor In your tone,'
And something like shallow in your eyes,
That last sweet moment when we stood alone,
All, darling, If you were not quite SO wise!
If only you could let your woman's heart
Speak from your lips, what would its message
prove!
A cruel thrust to tear our lives apart,
or the long kiss that seals the seal of Love!
You would not hear me, yet you understood;
You made no answer, yet you told me all;
You used such weapons as woman should
Who can but fight, and dare not faint nor
fall.
And so the Summers ended! Flower and spray
Have had their sunny life beneath the sky;
And you and /, too, dear, have lived our day
Have lived and loved. There's sweetness IN
good-by.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
The Foreign News.

EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS CAUSE A PANIC
ROME, Sept. 21.-Repeated shocks of
earthquake were felt at BonveRto to-
day, causing panic among the ins
habitants, many of whom fled from
the town. A large portion of the
populace arecamping out, in anticlpa-
ton of further shocks.
DISASTROUS RAINS IN SPAIN.
MADRID, Sept. 21.-Disastrous rains
have occurred in the southeastera part
of Spain during the past 81 hours.
The rain descended in torrents and
the rivers soon overlooked their banks,
causing immense destruction to prop
erty ard the loss Of many lives.
Houses, trees and dead animals are
being carried out to sea by the raging
flood, which stretches for a mile
around the city.
CHINA MAssING TROOPS UPON ToNQUIN.
PARIS, Sept. 21.-Alarming reports
were received here to-day to the eff
feet that China is nassing a large
force of troops upon the Tonquin
frontier.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
Mutual GAS USED AS FUEL.
1t Has Made Wonderful Strides In the
OIL Regions-Many Factories and
Whole villages Depend on IL En-.
as Fuel.

Whole villages Depend on It En-
as n Fuel.
A correspondent of the New York
York Sun in writing from Bradford,
Pa, regarding natural gas as fuel,
says: Until an ingenious OIL producer
utilized natural gas as a substitute for
coal and wood, in making steam for
his engine, its commercial value as a
cheap and desirable fuel was compar>
atively unknown. But since then
Bradford, Oil City, and other oil-re-
gion towns have profited by the oil
mans discovery, and gas has been in
troducd generally. Natural gas, fresh
from natures reservoir, now heats
our stores, hotels, dwellings, manu-
factories and churches; cooks our food,
of engines in all purts Of the region.
Families who use gas for heating
and lighting do not quarrel as TO who
shall get up in the chilly morning
and build the fire. Generally in cold
weather the gas is nearly all turned
off when bedtime comes. In the
merning the husband or wife hops
out of bed, gives the valve turn or
two, and returns to bed. Instantly
the gas jumps into q blaze and the
room is warmed almost in a jiffy.
II the fire is allowed to go out at
night, the process of starting it up ia
the morning or at any hour is simple.
A piecs of blazing paper is thrust into
the stove, and the valve is turned, and
in few moments the fire is throwing
out a glowing and cheerful warmth
II the pressure is turned on full head,
and there are not too many consum
ers on the line, tie heat in the room
will soon be into!erable. When New
Workers visit Bradford they express
surprise at our wonderful and econom
ical fael They cannot understand
how The gas is Gagged.
Passengers who ride around the
derrick studded hills and valleys
through which the broad and narrow
gauge railroads of oildom wind their
crooked and picturesque ways, will be
surprised, if The journey is made after
dusk, to see myriads of spectral and
banner like flames waving In the cool
night air, and casting weird and
shadowy pictures on the hlllsides aud
valleys IL the train passes close by
one of the lights, the passengers will
observe that the country for some dis
lance around the huge wave OF flame
is almost as well lighted IS it would
be at midday. the gas comes from
the oil wells, aad Is so abundant that,
after using 1t all day to run his engine
the oil man turns It loose to tighten
up the z loom In the country around.
In the Bradford field alone there are
hundreds of these banner like lights
The spectacle on dark night is beau
tifHl-
For some years Bradford monopo-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

OF all our knowledge, only q little has
come to US through our senses. Nearly all that
II those who have never tried that unrivaled wage
table preparation, DR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA
VINEGAR BTTTERs, and are suffering from dys
pepsia, bilious, other fevers or any disorder OF
the skin, kidneys or liver, or from impure blood,
will receive the testimony of the thousands who
have tried the Bitters, and been cured, they will
be acting wisely
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
Spelling Match.

Can vow spelli Wen, yes; almost anybody can
spell. Then spell this, and make out what il
means you can't. then pass it TO your next
neighbor:
B-B.E-E INN. 90 .R-R-s-s-TT-v
Don't say II out loud, but Just whisper In your
pretty neighbours ear, that IL she will place these
letters in proper position she viii have the wslds
great tonic, which will enrich her impoverished
blood, put roses on her pale cheeks and make
her strong and happy. Go to the nearest drug
store with dollar in your hand, and ask for
Browns Iron Bitters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
Old SoldiarS will find

Old Soldiers will fad THE
CHICAGO LEDGER one Of the most
interesting papers for their wives and
children to be found in the country. 1t is
well filed with Original Stories, Humor
and other entertaining matter, among which
will be found army "reminiscences. con-
tributed by members of both armies of the
late war. Subscribe for it and make yoUr
Preside cheerful. Only $3.50 per year
Sample copy two cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

Platinum wire can be drawn SO fine
that it is no longer visible 10 the naked
eye, and can only be felt. 1t can he
seen with magnify ing glass when
the wire is held against white paper.
1t is used in telescopes and similar
i n St pI1nnapfS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
MANS work s from.sun to SUM:


Work Is q necessity to all: but, upon how many,
women especially, does il fall with the burden OF
the last straw" and this because their peculiar
ly delicate constitutions liable to functional
arrangement. We cannot lessen your toll ladies'
but we can make it easier for you, by making yeu
stronger and better able to do it Dr. Pierce )
Gus and other weaknesses, and all the many Ills
peculiar to your sex.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

Vital statistic. lately published
show that in Germany the average
life of men has increased during the
thirty years from 419 to 43 years,
or per cent, In women the increase
is given at per cent, the aivance
being from Al 9 to as 3.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

An Essex, Vt, man recently paid a
debt, it is said, of s. 600 with the hard
cash-all in silver-that he had hoard
ed up. The box weighed $50 pounds
and the man 10 whom it was paid
stays awake nights watching his
treasure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
Prosecute the sv,.a,er.,

II when you call for Hop Bittsrs the Druggists
hssds you out anything but Hop Biffers. with
green cluster of Hops on white label. shua thai
druggist as YOU would viper. and II he has tax en-
your money fer q bogus stun, indict him for the
fraud ard sus Kim for damages for tho swindie,
and we will reward you libNxaily for the cony ic-
tiNS.
Sse U 5. Supreme Court INJUNCTION against c.
D Warmers German Hop Bitters Reading, Mich
aud all his salesinen agents. druggists and other
imitators
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

Mensmanss Pcptonized Beef Tonic,
the only preparation OF beef containing, its en-
tire nutritious properties. 1t contains blood
making, force generating and life sustaining
properties; invaluable for Indigestion, Dys-
pepsia, nervous proStration, and all forms OF
general debility alsS, enfeebled conditions
whether the result of exhaustion nervous pros
tration, oyer-work or acute disease, particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints. CAS-,
WELL. HAZARD \ Co, proprietors, New York, Sold
hy sif1lSyiSfS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
A native of MADAGASCAR W

A native of Madagascar, who stud
led medicine in Edinburgh and re
turned home, now has seventy young
men studying under him, and large
class of women whom he is training
for nurses. He is in great favor with
the Queen, and is about to marry the
Prime minister's daughter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

A popular movement has been be-
gun in Melbourne to--erecta memorial
statue to General Gordon. More than
half the required sum-f5, o00-has
already been subscribed, and an APP
peal fer assistance has been made 10
Victoria colopis.s resident in England.
Pain and Dread attend the use Of most
Catarlh remedies. Liquids and snufs are un-
pleasant as well as dan gerous Eiys Cream Balm
Is safe, pleasant, easily applied with the finger,
and q sure cure. Il eleanses the nasal passages
and heals the infiamed membrane, giving relief
from the first application. 50 cents e druggists
eoc by mail Ely Bros, Owego. n. 7.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

At wedding in Bird seport, Csnn.,
recently the groom, young man,
who appeared nervous from the start,
broke into hystericsl sobs before the
ceremony was over.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

Conscript for the Russian army are
elected if their chests do not measure
at least half as much as their stature.
Severe starvation is resorted to by
the peasants to reduce themselves to
avoid conscription.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

Only one person Of the name of
Sshulze is in the directory of Little
Rudolphstadt, German town of TO-
600 inhabitants, and German papers
think it worth while to point it out as
a curious fact.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
lnStrunnentS.

have had catarrh in head and nostrils for
ten years SO bad that there great sores in my
nose, and one place was eaten through. l got
Ely's Cream Balm. Two bottles did the work,
but am still using it. My nose and head is well.
fell like another man. Chas. S. Mcmillan, Sib-
ley, Jackson Co, Mo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

Rich pilgrims and zealons men Of
God have changed things so much at
Jerusalem lately that land there has
doubled in value and many modern
dwelling houses have been erected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

l have tried Athophoros for an attack Of rheu-
matsnl, and feel good deal better than did
before using the medicine. l have not as many
pains as had before. Please send me six bottles
Richard Pfaff, Burr Oak, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

The Queens Bench have held that
any person may keep on his land any
quantity of game that can be bred on
it in the ordinary course of nature.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

From Col. G. IL. MacEey, Bend Iowa In
for three months and am experiencing no trouble
from Catarrh whatever. l have been sufferer
for twenty years.-C. II. Mackey, Sigourney,
Iowa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

Delicate diseases, as nervous debility and pre-
mature weakness, however induced, radically
cured. Send 10 cents in stamps for treatise.
Worlds DisPensary Medical Association, e63 Main
Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

nIlES, Itching or bleeding, relieved and
fpermanently cured by Coles Carbolisalve.
! Get the Genuine. . cents and 80 cents at
druggists or by mail. ]. w. COLE S Co,
Props, Black River Falls. Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

In California judge has refused to
naturalizs 3 Canadian because the
latter knew so little OF the country's
affairs that he thought king ruled
the United States
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
Coed for Man and BEAST read This,

Army and Navy Liniment VIII cure your rheu-
maSSnn, neuralgia or Group in less time than any
other Liniment known. For sale by all druggists.
lSee aivt next iSSuel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
Important.

When you visit or leave New York City, save
Baggage, Expressa2e and $3.0 Carriage Hire, and
Etop at the Grand Union Hotel opposite
Grand Central Depot.
600 Elegant rooms. fitted up at a cost Of one
million dollars, 81 90 and upwards per day. Euro
pean Plan. Elevators. Restaurant supplied with
the best Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad
70 all depots Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than AZ any other
arSfrclasE hotel In the city
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

At Conyers, Ga, day or two ago,
there was committed TO an insane hos
pital prominent citizen" who Is
asserted to have been driven crazy by
the ceremony of baptism.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

Indiana produces the latest wonder
in the person of a thirteen year old
lad who has one head.and two bnoies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
4 Black List

OF diseases fellows an unhealthy condition OF the
liver one Of the most Important organs Of the
body. Impure blood, bronchitis asthma, nalar
isl diseases consumption, sick headache, diseases
To faulty action or torpidity OF the liver. No
other known preparation so rapidly and thor
oughly restores disoriered liver as DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" Il is pleasant to
the taste mild but in its action, and gift 70
suffering humanity from enc OF the most success
ful PHYSICIANS OF the age
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
arbos3in,

He wins at last who builds his trust
In loving words and actions just.
Who's head, Who's walk his very H1ien
ProcIaims the use Of Carb0line.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
A NEW STAR.
St. Louis Republican.

The Attention OF Star-Gazers At
traetcd to the Constellation of An
dromeda
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

F0I ECE CnNc0 A collection emoedsing the
OuhbGun oVhuo. very quintcsssnce OF reaned
Wit and joty, with good music and many popular
melodies. For all social sings By h. r. Waite
Price ~ ets. ~. 80 per dozen
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

SrEAIGHTEN your old boots and shoes with
IONS Heel Stitfeners. and wear them again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
WAN TED

Students to learn TELEGRAPIIY arb Rail.
WAY business, whole cost OF learnk i. earned
back In few months Light work the year
round and good wages. LARGEST telegraph
school in existence. Most thorough teaching
Furnished operators for leading telegraph and
railroad companies. Over 1000 graduates at
work now. Read the following:
Il have hired over 900 operators from Nalen.
tine Bro 3. school, and am hiring more ach week
l recommend their school as first class In every
particular. G. W. JONES
Supt. OF Telegrapby Chicago
Write for circular Immediately Address
VALENTINE BROS,
GAINESVILLE Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25
SUBSCRIP TTON
ENT5.

CHICAGO LEDGER. II Is the best selling paper
b the United States and agents can make HIG
MONEY handling IL. Address THE CHICAGO
LEDGER. e7I Franklin street CHICAGO. Ill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

SANn npEETINN The most tasteful and sat
WIN ultbullNu. factory collection OF vocal
music eNtSnt, for High schools. Academies. etc, nv
l.. q. Emerson, Price e. cts, v per dozen,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-25

CHORAL WORSHIP ny L. l E%ers SON., A,.,so
SIC Book SO Pages One third Anthems; one thir 1
Hymn Tunes and Concert Pieces; one tkird alees
and HarmeniIed Songs For Choirs, Glasses anS
Conventions. Prcet, or ~ per dozen.