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National Republican., 1885-02-19
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Tho following have boon furnished by Bate
man a Co., bankers, 14ll i street, being the
moat active stocks In tho New York exchange;
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National Republican., 1885-02-19

Chichoster lot 80, ofH. q. shannon's sub Of pt
lot q, Of George W. Talbhrt's estate, II .GeOrgi.
anna shannon 10 Jennie Shea, SJJ1
National Republican., 1885-02-19

! SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A
FORTUNE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31

tendency of public officers to use
the means at their command to en-
trench themselves in power, which
in our day has grown to a gigantic
evil, is greatly to be desired. The
following article from Harper's
Weekly gives a correct view upon
this subject.
We trust that Senator COnger Of Michigan, has
been incorrectly reported as saying that when
the Senate comes to consider the nominations
made to supply vacancies produced by remov-
ais for offensive partIsanship it will inquire
whether the new incumbents are partisans
equally as offensive We distrust the report
because it dscredits the Senator's intelligence.
But as the same remark has been often made by
other persons. and there may be an honest
upon the subject, it is worth
attention and correction.
private citizen who is so interested in poll
tics that he gives his time and efforts aud money
TO secure the success of his party is a warm
partisan, but long his activity is honest it is
not public concern. But an officer of the
government who is paid by the public money
and who gives his time to partisan activity, who
uses his patronage for a party purposes, who
compels subordinates to vote as he chooses and
reats his position as party perquisite and OPP
portunity instead Of public trust, is for such
eaons, offensive" and ought 10 be peremp-
orily dismissed. He turns to a party use was
iyen IA him for n DuhIic benefit
IT, therefore man who has been active
upon his appointment TO office ceases
lis activity, and restricts himself" 20 the quiet
md unobtrusve exercise of individual political
light" he can not be regarded an offensive
PARTISAN. But on the other hand, IL Senator Con
,er knows of any postmaster or any other officer
appointed under this administration IN place of
IN offensive partisan, who during the months
before his name is submitted for confirmation !
has shown himself to be as offensive his pre-
Iecessor, he will do well TO his rejection
There is no good reason for the partisan activity
# the civil service which is not equally appii |
able 10 the military and naval service. The i'm
,ropriety In the one case is quite as great as in
he other"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
The American nation has double

The American nation has double
birthright-liberty and land. Its
liberty it has guarded jealousy, but
until very recent years it seems to
have been indifferent to the loss OF
its landed estate and ignorant of the
methods by which it has been di-
minished. A veteran legislator, the
Hon. George w. Julian, who has
given special attention to the acts
disposing of our public land, tells
the story i'll brief in contribution
to the North American Review for
August. In the same number five
medical authorities discuss the ques-
ton, Can Cholera be Averted?"
Felix l.. Oswald contributes a sug-
gestiye article on THE Animal
Soul ;" and the Rev. NJ. J. Savage, in
/" A Profane View of the Sanctu,n,"
brings an indictment against the
daily press. The other articles are
one on "The Price of Cas-" by
Chas. II. Botsford, one Temper
ance Reform Statistics" by Prof
w. J. Beecher. and the chapter Of
Comments" by various writers on
articles in previous numbers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
HIGHLAND.

Lots of rain and crops doing well.
Haying about over
An exciting and interesting foot
race took place here last week be-
tween Jos. Saris, of Mineral Point,
and Albert Niebur, of this town.
The latter won the race, upon which
a good deal of money passed hands
Dan Bohan, depot agent at Avoca
was in town last week enjoying the
sports.
Mr.. Harris Lewis, of the firm OF
Lewis Bros, intends building a resi-
dence on the lot joining their store.
The temperance Society of this
town is in a fourishing condition.
At their last election of officers,
Walter Kent became president;
Thos. Muldoon, sec'y; and John
Keane, treasurer.
Mrs. Rachael Davis and daughter,
of Chicago, are visiting at Lewis
Bros.
Mr.. Albert Neibur has greatly i'm
proved the looks of his saloon build
ing by having an addition built to
it.
Mr.. Thos. Jones who lost his barn
by it being struck by lightning has
begun building a new one.
Daniel Ford is home on a visit
having been absent for more than a
year.
Rev. Father Ryan, of Missouri, was
here last Saturday and Sunday and
also went to Otter Creek and used
his influence in trying to organize a
Catholic total abstinence and benev-
olent society. He returned on Mon
day.
Our Band boys are going to have
a grand picnic on the 10Th of next
All are invited to attend.
Several emigrants from the old
country have made their appearance
in this locality of late.
Miss B. Gardiner, of Platteville, is
here visiting friends.
Miss II. Reddy, of Washburn,
has been making our village a
pleasant visit for the past few days.
Chas. Clark, who has been sick
for the past three weeks, is able to
be around again.
Mrs. Harris Lewis went to Chicago
last Monday to visit relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Rachel Davis, who has been
here for the past few weeks,
returned to her home in Chicago
last Monday.
Mrs. Thos. Kennedy, of Dodge
vile, is here visiting with her rela-
tives and friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
The Downward Tendency Still Con-
tinues.

During the last five years there
has been a gradual but positive de-
cline in the prices of all dry goods,
the causes being variously attributed
to overproduction, change of tariff
rates, hard times, etc. Within the
last three months the indications
have been that prices had reached
bottom, but this theory is again
disturbed by A. w. Rich & Co.,
of Milwaukee, on all goods contained
in their mammoth establishment.
This great reduction when taken
into consideration that A. w. Rich
& Co.'S prices are always the lowest
in the market, is evidently but a
temporary offer for the purpose OF
rapidly reducing their present large
stock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
PHCTC-PORTRAIT
C E ". u. s. GRANT.
Ios2a Inches.
Ios2a inches.

There arr many portraits Of GEN, GRANT. =.
there were Of GEoR6E WASHINGTON but the por.
trait Of Grant by Bcgaldus. taken just after his
return II ON the trip around the world, when at
the zenith II his fame in the prime Of life and
In perfect health, is the only one that will be
known in the hlturc. The portrait of Washing.
ton by Stuart is the one known 70 the masses:
even children recognize il before they know the
alphabet The portrait Of pK 0Ln COMMANDER,
as taken at the time We refer t., is the enc that
viii live in the minds Of the people ofthe country
he saved. Millions saw Gen, Grant az about the
time this WAS taken. Even though gen. Grant
shall happily be spared 10 his country for another
gCneration. liz can never have portrait taken
that will till the popular eye and heart this one
does, taken when at his hest. Hence this will he
the portrait OF history. No steel engraving or oil
painting can compare, as a likeness, With tho
photograph-the mirror Of the face.
No one can look AT the portrait without dis
covering the signs of character that won battles
during the war, and Of late has driven death
from his door when all others quaicd with fear.
We have published this portrait as a sort Of Fas-
Ter card Of joy at the probable recovery Of the
Nations Old Soldier II is not for sale. II will
only he furnished 10 subscribers to TIN EVENING
WISCONSIN and the wEENlY WISCONSIN, upon the
annexed terms: =
Present subscribers TO the WEEKLY WISCONSIN,
aud The EVENING WISCONSIN, by mail, can secure
Rcopy Ivy remittinG slo0 for the Weekly for ono
year beyond the expiration Of the present sub
scription; and 81 % for two months beyond the
present subscription of THE EykSING WISCONSIN,
by mail This offer good TO July list
Every new subscriber 10 the WKRKIy WISCONSIN,
Tor one year, and TO THE EVENING WISCONSIN for
two months, sending Sl.oo may receive the por-
trait by mail. No limit 10 this offer.
Subscribers TO the Weekly can receive an extra
copy by sending a new subscriber. and the new
subscriber may receive one. Or they may remit
ST. for two years subscription and receive two
copies of the portrait.
Subscribers by mail TO the Daily WISCONSIN can
receive two portraits by remitting $500 for six
months The extra copies will be mailed TO any
address In the United States. postpaid. As tho
portrait is published only by us IT cannot be
purchased (and il would cost ST 90 IL il could Il
will be nice present TO any one.
Frames, with glass, can be had with the ror-
trait, and sent by express at eost and risk of
ceiver, by adding the price Of frame TO the above
rates: Two inch onk and maroon frame with black
line Tor Sl0o; three inch mahogany and gilt,
Sl.b0; very rich bronze and git for $500.
The portrait may be seen at every post Office
where the WISCONSIN is taken. by asking the Post
master, towhom we shall send copy 10 be posted.
Address
CRAMER. AIKENS & CIR iMER,
MILWAUKEE. Wa
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
Caught in his own Trap.
Madison Democra

1t will be remembered by the read
ers of the Democrat that an attempt
was made Il few weeks ago to rob an
express ear at Valley Junction or
while it was enroute from that point
to Chicago. a farmer was hired to
carry large box or chest to the junct
ion but becoming suspicious of its con-
tents, threw it off by the road side.
He then went to the junction and Sc
cured help and went back to examine
the box but found it empty. The man
or would be burglar had escaped.
Last evening large chest was put
aboard the south bound passenger
train at Black River Falls, and at the
time no suspicion of its contents was
felt. \ large rod projected from one
end SO that it could be stood only up
on the opposite end.
Soon after the train left Black River
Falls. however. the suspicion of the
agent ut that place became aroused
and he telegraphed the agent in charge
of the express car to look out for the
large box or chest, as he believed it was
a put-up job. The box was expressed
to Chicago. There were several tons
of blue berries in the car, and the en-
press agent piled the cases over and
around the chest and then telegraphed
the agent at Elroy to have officers at
the station when the train arrived and
they would have the chest examined.
All went well until the train arrived
at Elroy when the officers took posses
sion of the chest, broke it open and
there found and captured the would be
rohber. lie was dressed in an under
shirt and Il pair of pants only and WIS
armed with a revolver. His name has
not been learned, and it is not known
whether or not he is the man who SO
luckily. for himself at least, escaped
from the box at Valley Junction.
though the surrounding circumstances
all point strongly to such a belief.
There was strong talk of lynching him
as soon us the news became known,
but the officers managed to lodge Their
captive in safe keeping, and he will
probably be lodged In 4 safer place be-
fore the matter is ended. The rod
which projected from the end of the
chest was to gard against standing the
fellow on his head. The man is locked
up as Elroy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
cher, notker, and Three Sisters Dead.

cher, notker, and Three Sisters Dead.
Hr. David Claypool, formerly Sergeant
Arms ofthe New Jersey$Senate and now
Notary Public at Cedaryiiic, Cumberland
Co, n. j., makes The following startling
,tatemcnt: "My father, mother, ard three
sisters all died with consumption, and my
lungs were so weak raised blood. Nobody
thought | could live. My work (ship
sn.ithing was very strainin" on me with MY
weak constitution, and | was rapidly going
to the grave. While in this condition
commenced using Mishlcl's Herb Bitlers,
and it saved my life Because it WAS SO
difficult to get it in this Little place, and
had improved so much, stopped taking it
Tor time, and the result Is that ! l...>e
commenced going rapidly down hill again.
Somehow, Mishler's Herb BittcrS gives
appetite and strengthens and builds NC IL,
as nothing else does, and must have a
dozen bottles at once. Sc this c;n:nE
nication as you please, and il any che wants
to be convinced of its truth let ;f!rHi V rite
me and | will make affidavit to il, irr |
"" my life To Aishler's Herb lit!,i..
TIE secret of the almost invaIiat lci,...
and cure of consumption, dySente-y, li;.r-
rhu,a, dyspepsia, indigestion, kidney and
liver complaints, when Mi>h!er's Heb
Bitters is used, is that it contains simple,
harmless, and yet powerful Ingredients,
that act on the blood, kidneys, aud liyot,
and through them strcnst hcns and invigor-
ates the whole SYSTEM Purely vegetable
in its composition; prepared Ivy regular
physician; a standard medicinal rlepara-
ton; endorsed by physicians and drug
gists These are fonr strong points in favor
of Mishler's Herb Bitters Mishicr's Herb
Bitters is sold by all druggists Prices 90
per large bottle. 6 bottles FOR s o.
Ask your druggist for MISnLFE's HEX. FRO
Ii he does keep it, do not take thirV else ut
send postal card to MIsAJR HFEB B!T1iEs Co.,
90 Commerce Street Phiadelphia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31

Some republicans set up the ar
gument that because republican
office holders are being removed on
the ground of offensive partisanship
that no active working democrats
should be appointed to positions in
in the civil service. In cases where
partisanship has been carried to in
deeency this would hold good but
further than this the argument is
specious. 1t is surely no offense for
a private citizens to work as actively
and earnestly as he pleases for the
good of the political party which
he thinks will best subserve the in
terests of the country, so long as he
uses only fair means and keeps
within the bounds of decency. But
where public officer takes advan-
tage of his position, without scruples
as to the means employed, to further
the end of his party, the case is
different. And the checking of a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31

President Cleveland does not in
tend that the cattle kings shall have
undisputed possession, and hold for
their own use, benefit and behoof, a
section of country which is with
held by law from actual settlement,
and has he therefore ordered the re-
moval of all herds from Oklahoma.
Farmers who raise stock on moder-
ate scale generally have to pay the
purchase price of their land besides
yearly taxes; and it is hardly fair
for the government to furnish pas
ture lands free to individuals or
companies who are wealthy enough
to possess vast herds of stock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
Notes from The Million,

Protective tariff is faro bank in
which the banker generally at last los
es all he has won from his customers.
\ cumming man once invented a
swindle so extraordinary that after he
had swindled everybody else with it he
discovered that he had Swindled him.
self worse than ALL He at once named
it Protective Tariff.
Our manufacturing friends In the
East thought it was wonderfully
smart Yankee trick they were playing
on the farmers, this protective tariff,
until all of Il sudden the little Joker
bobbed up at the wrong eud OF the
table They tossed up the trick knife
and accidentally caught il by the point.
Secretary Manning has issued a cir
cular to interested parties asking in
formation IN regard to needed reforms
in the tariff. IF it is addressed to the
right parties it will elicit valuable in
formation. but no news. Addressed
only to tariff beneficiaries ii will bring
out the old song. We hope it will be
sent to the tax payers, as well as the
beneticiaries. 1t is an old rule that
beggars shouldn't be choosers. We
hope Mr.. Manning will adopt the rule
We wish his letter looked more like it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
THE FIRST LADY.
The st. Paul Globe says:

miss Cleveland has settled the mooted ques-
ton OF who is the first lady in the land She
settled it in a way that meets popular applause.
The day when there was some house cleaning to
be done at the executive manson. she tied O
towel around her head, put on an old calico
dress, and with broom and dust pan in hand
went from room to room and made things lively
for a while The servents. who had never
witnessed such a scene in the old mansion,
stood aghast but that did not deter her from
going through with the work. OF course there
Is going to be terrible outcry OH the part Of
polite society. But that will not dethrone Miss
Cleveland fIom the proud position which the
American people with loud voice will accord
to her The masses Of the people will stand by
her and uphold her as tue first lady in the land.
Such homely common sense as she displays is
right up to American ideas The woman that
kuowns how to take care of her home is the only
queen that Americans crown.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
S. ". Wis. Ind. Assn Fair

VIII be held at Mineral Point, SEPT.
1. 2, 3 and 4, 1885, and Is OPEN
TO THE WORLD. The manage
ment will spare no pains to give you
a season of pleasure and profit; and
all are invited Extra trains will be
run and fares will be at very much
reduced rates. $4,000 in premiums
offered. The best blooded stock-of
Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs-of
Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois: will
be on exhibition. Running and Trot-
ting Races Daily. For Premium
Lists and information address.
DELos p. BEECH, Sec'y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
state Of w,sconsin-Iowa County Court.

The State of Wlsconsin-Iowa County Court.
In the matter of the sale of the personal prop
erty of the estate of William T. Henry, deceased
Notice IS hereby given that By virtue and IN
the county court of lows county on the l4th day
of July. A. d. 1855, the undersigned I'LL on the
10th day of August A. D. 1885, at 10 O'Clock a. m
of that day, at the front door OF the city hal IN
the city OF Mineral Point, IN said county and
state offer for sale at public auction the follow
ing described personal property, to-wit;
The books and papers constituting the William
I. Henry abstract Of title of Iowa county; two
safes used to contain said abstract; one Mosler
Baum & Co. safe; one wagon; one Buckeye
mower. one-half interest IN cabinet for legal
blanks; one Amberg letter.fle; one buggy, one
sleigh. one cutter one large sheet iron stove, and
counters. desks and other o.fce furniture.
The terms of sale viii be cash.
Dated July 14th 1885 PHILIP ALLEN. j.
Administrator with he viii Annexed of the Es-
tate OF William I. Henry. decreased. 50ss5
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31

Professor David Swing, in The
Current Of August |, discusses The
Average Girl" He controverts the
notion that the young women OF
the time are wholly given to frivol-
ity, and maintains that the majority
of them are to be sincerely admired
for mental accomplishments and
spiritual qualities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
Yellowstone Park and Portland
EYeursinn

The Illinois Central h. Il. Palace car Excurs.
ion to the Yellowstone Park and Portland, one.
gon, leaves 81. Paul at rs a. M, Wednesday
August 18th. Fare for the ronnd trip,-St. Paul
to Portland and return, $4,000 Tickets nom St
Paul sold only on the or,.er Of the undersigned.
All Illinois Central coupon agents will be sup.
piled NTH Mound trip tickets to ST, Paul or Fort.
land, ii applications are made by August LIST.
Tickets viii be good to return within six months
nom date OF purchase, and are good for stop.
overs at any point on the Northern Pacific RAN,
road on the return trip. Applications for Sleep
ing car accommodations must be made 10 the
at Manchester. Iowa, on or before
August LIST Parties desiring To visit the National
Park, points ON the Northern Pacific K. r., and
in Oregon and Washington Territory, should take
of this excursion. Parties desiring
10 return via SAN Francisco and the Central or
southern Pacific can exchange the return port.
ion OF ticket At sam Francisco on the paymentoi
SsAo0. Remember August LIST closes the dia.
gram Of Sleeper> Tor this excursion, Ii you pro
pose 10 join the party your money and applf
cation fer sleeping Car BerthS should be
forws ytsed me at once. J. +. MERRY,
ten. Nest. Pass. Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
LEGAL NOTICES

Circuit Court, Iowa County
Philip Dowd, Plaintiff vs. James Schlusser
George Schlusser, Farley Meditation and Pat
rick McElhatten, Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin to the said defendants.
and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
exclusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid: and
in case of your failure so to do judgment will be
rendered against YOU according 10 the demand
Of the complaint; OF which a copy is herewith
served upon you. WILSON & MCILHON,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address, Mineral Point Iowa County Ais.
The complaint in this acton is On file with the
clerk of the circuit court of Iowa county.
WILSON & MCILu0N,
5lwG Attorneys for Plaintiff
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31

According to the internal revenue
reports the state of Iowa produced
during the past year 3,501, 155 gal
Ions of whiskey and 7,397,74S gal
Ions of beer upon which revenue
of S2,543,O25 was collected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-07-31
Live Agents Wanted.

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everybody, i'll every county in the United States
and Canada Enlarged by the publisher to Gas
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