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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-03

stand, it is matter of doubt what is the MEAS
ure of authority in the department, what the
SUBJECTS to which 1t extends and what the
protection its orders afford to its officers Thou
sands of schemes shown on the records and
papers OF the department. and new ones are con-
tinually brought to light by which immense
sums OF money in the aggregate are wrongfully
despoiled from the people, generally the least
able to part with it without Distress from its loss
and who should have protection. The evil is
great, and the remedy ought neither to be lag
gng nor timorous. The governmental duty is
not to tease or annoy the authors, but to sup
press all such abuses of it's mails
In my judgment the Congress should be in
vited to consider the propriety of express defin-
ton and prohibition of these offenses against the
service, and of authorizing the department. after
inquiry upon notice by mail to the parties inter
ested not only to forbid the delivery of regis
tered letters, aud the payment of money orders
and postal notes, to all persons companies
gagged In such prohibited schemes, and to all who
shall aid or assist their conduct, or any at
tempted evasion of the law, but to forbid the
carriage OF letters addressed to such persons or
companies, or the agents of them while pursu.
ing the illegal courses, and to deny the benefit of
the pound rates of postage-granted to cheaper
useful information to the people-to all news
papers containing their advertisements and also
to authorize the publication as privileged and
protected communication in the Official guide
of the names and descriptions of all such
schemes, after such condemnation by the de-
partment, for the information of the public.
Under the present law the inquiry is, may
be, ex parte, and necessary risk of error
attaches 1t will be enough for Justice if provis-
ion for a temporary suspension of payments of
money orders and postal notes. and delivery of
registered letters, upon a prima facie case, is
made accompanied by the other provisions sug-
gested.
The department regulations have long provid
Ell Tor return to the writers or to the dead
letter Office of mail matter addressed in care of
hotels aud not delivered to the addresses and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Personal and General

Miss Annie Meloy, of Shullsburg, aud Mis-
Annie Ienahan cameIover from the Platteville
Normal School last week TO visit relatives and
friends. They returned to Platteville on Monday
morning.
| James Brewer Jr., started on Tuesday morn.
ing on business trip to Chicago Milwaukee
ard other points III the interest of the Cash
| Grocery House
W. H. Keane. and NJ. ]. Tappins. of Dodge
willie, and Geo. W. Strong, of Mifiin, were
callers at The Democrat Office on Saturday last.
j. L. Leonard, OF Dodgeville, was in town on
Monday and called at The Democrat Office.
Congressman LaFollette and wife left Madison
on Monday noon. for Washington
Congressman Rankin wife and children arrived
IN Milwaukee on Monday en-route for Wash
ington.
Mont Smith is home from the Normal School at
Platteyllle.
Mr.. Joseph Joray and wife of Storm Lake,
Iowa, are visiting in this city, the quest of the
latter's mother, Mrs. T. Lynch.
Joseph L. Baker and r. G. Varcoe, of the town
OF Linden, were among the callers al The Dem
ocrat Office on Wednesday.
Robert James has been down sick for several
days. For while he was ii very critical con-
dition; but he has 50 far improved as to give his
friends assurance OF his recovery.
L. Oates recently returned from Plankinton,
D akota, where he had been for several months
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
MARRIED.

The marriage OF Mr.. Mortimer oliver and Mrs.
Hattie Wilcox was solemnized at Trinity Church
on Wednesday morning, Nov. %, the Rector,
Rev. NJ. Chase officiating.
The bride was attended by her immediate
relatives of this city and Rockford and the groom
by his brother Mr. r. W Oliver and nephew, Mr..
Il. +. Uodgson, of Hastings Nebraska
Mr.. oliver and bride took the train at Dodge
vile for Chicago, whence they will go to Can
ada, and then to Ireland. On returning from
their Wedding tour, they will make their home
in Hastings, where Mr.. Oliver is prosperously
engaged i'll business.
While greatly regretting the departure of the
bride from our city host of friends extend to
her their best wishes and tender congratulations
to the lucky groom.
INSTRUMENTATION.
At the residence of the brides parents in the
town of Mineral Point on Wednesday evening,
Dec. ,, 1885, by Rev. f, f. Clough. Mr.. Lewis
Parkison, of Pomona, Kansas, and Miss Virginia
Parkison of Mineral Point The bride is the
daughter of our worthy and respected citizen,
VIM. B. Parkison, and is an accomplished young
lado who has many friends among the young
people in this vicinity. The groom is prosper
Gus hardware merchant of Pomona. The lived
ding party was pleasant one and quite large,
nearly all in attendance being relatives. The
presents were many and beautiful The happy
couple took the noon train on Thursday for
their home in Kansas. The Democrat joins with
other friends in extending congratulations and
good wishes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
A WdlkinQ Skeleton.

Mr.. e. Springer, of Mechanics
burg, Pa, writes: Il was afflicted
with lung fever and abscess on lungs,
and reduced to a walking Skeleton.
Got free trial bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
which did me so much good that |
bought dollar bottle. After using
three bottles, found myself once
more a man, completely restored to
health, with hearty appetite, and
gain in flesh of 40ibs." Call at
C. r. Motfett's Drug Store and get
a free trial bottle of this certain
cure for all Lung disease. Large
bottles S1.00.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Interesting to Both Sexes.

ANY man or woman making less
than $40 weekly should try our easy
money making business. We want
Agents for our celebrated Madame
Spinal Supporting Corsets also our
Spinal Supporter, Shoulder brace,
and Abdominal Protector Combined
(for men or boys.) No experience
required. Four orders per day
give the Agent $3.50 monthly. Our
agents report four to twenty sales
daily. So outfit free. Send at once
for particulars. State sex. Lewis
Schiele & Co., 800 Broadway, New
York. Sw13.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
DIED.
good wishes


III this city, on Tuesday evening, Dec. I. 1885,
Nancy, infant daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs NJ.
j. Minor; aged II months. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of the community in their
sad affection
WHITNEY SMITH.
In Richland Center Nov. 10, 1855, Whitney
Smith, in the SD year of his age. Mr.. Smith
was born i'll Wilkesbarre, Wyoming valley, Pa,
July a, 1894. He came west in 1885 and settl ed
i'll Stark county, ILL., naming the town which
grew around him after his old home, Wyoming
Valley. Leaving Illinois in 1914, he came TO
Wisconsin, and located at Mineral Point. in
which place he remained until 1876. In 1879,
after three years residence in Chicago, Mr.
Smith came to this place, where he has since re-
sided. Daring forty-tiye years of his life he was
actively identified with the interests of the
church.-Richland Republican,
FALLoN.
In Waldwick, Nov. 60, 1885. Clara. daughter Of
J and NJ J. Fallon; aged one year and nine
months
Sweet little Clara, so pure and bright,
Gone to the home of everlasting light.
We tried to keep thee, our precious lamb,
But Jesus, the wise ruler, called thee to Him.
Our darling child, with winning mien,
Bringing happiness wherever you were seem
Gone from our home forever to dwell
With Him wht doeth all things well.
1t was bitter to part with our darling pet.
But we trust that when we have paid nature
And our trials on this earth are DER,
We may meet thee again on the other shore.
FRIEND.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04

James Hutchinson & Sons are now
ready for business at the old City
Bank stand in Toay's block. VIII
do general banking business In
addition to which, having the Henry
abstracts are prepared to furnish
abstracts of title or any informa,
ton desired concerning the title to
real estate in this county, and to dc
a general conveyancing business
Will also make loans for parties
desiring to loan money on real estate
security. 15tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
SPECIAL Sale of Silk Hats and Fancy
Feathers.

SATURDAY AND MONDAY, DECEMBER
9TH AND TTH.
Best Fur Felts, 90 cents-marked
down from S1.25.
Best Wool Felts, 70 cents-marked
down from S100.
Fancy Feathers, Ostrich Tips, and
Plumes, almost given away.
$50 Fancies at rs cents.
100 Fancies at 25 and so cents.
81 Ostrich Tips, at 50 per bunch.
81 Ostrich Tips at 50 cents per
bunch.
Many Of these would be cheap at
double their selling price.
IS J. NJ. COATES, Milliners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Thousands Say So

Mr.. T. w. Atkins Girard, Kan.
writes: | never hesitate to recon-
mend your Electric Bitters to my
customer, they give entire staisfac
ton and are rapid sellers" Electric
Bitters are the purest and best medi
cine known and will positively cure
kidney and liver complaints. Puri
fy the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford to be without
them. They viii save hundreds o
dollars in doctors bills every year
Sold at fifty cents bottle by C. r
M0fett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Beautiful HOLIDAY Presents.

Persons contemplating making
Holiday Presents, will consult Their
own interest by reading and heed
ing the new advertisement of Messrs.
a. w. Rich & Co., in this paper.
Their stock is beyond question, one
of the finest in the West, and worthy
the attention of all who desire tC
purchase.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
BuckIen's ArRica SaIYe.

The best salve in the world fol
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, 1885-12-04
Teachers Holiday Excursion to New
Orleans.

The Illinois Central r. r Teach
ers' Holiday excursion to New
Orleans and the American Expo
sition will leave Warren at SAP :
m. Tuesday, December p.
For circular giving rates from points on The
uIinois Central K. z. PEN Points from th.
American Expositions ho'el and furnished room
-. F-a1o New Orleans te shell Beach, and x
Rston Rouge. passing through the finest rice and
sugar plantations OF ne soatn; ana other effTee
e..-x5 AMY 10 the undersigned At Manches
~ ~. ]. F. MERRY, Gen W. Pass Agf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Blankets! Blankets !
A Present for the Ladies.

We are in receipt of a beautiful
illustrated Holiday Price-List just
issued by Messrs. Rich & Co., the
popular Milwaukee Dry Goods
Merchants. Ladies desiring any
thing in this line of good, should
send for one, free of charge. See
their advertisement elsewhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Watch Renairjnu.

Lotus L. Wright will repair
watches, clocks and jewelry, etc, at
Mofett's drug store. Mr.. Wright is
a competent and experienced work
man, having been employed by a
leading wholesale house in Chicago,
and the Elgin watch company, Elgin,
T1l;~nic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Roberts Meat Market.

Roberts IS still at his old stand
with the best meat the market af-
fords, and is paying the highest
market price for good beef cattle,
and is selling as low as the lowest
Give him a call. 3Sy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Poultry Wanted.

$1,000 lbs. of Live or Dressed
Poultry wanted by Lewis Bros,
Linden, for which the highest mar
ket price will be paid. 14tf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04

%ae., lab. ws-s sick, we gave hey Casto-n,
Wien sic VS. 4 Child. she cried for Castoria,
When sko hccame Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them CastoriA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04

AGENT INSURANCE Co or NORTH AMERICA.
Mineral Point Wisconsin. The Oldest and largest
Company in America. Of years successful bust
ness experience. Cash capital, SiNUO.G@U.
Cash assets January /, 1850 S9,0s7,235,4 40.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
owls Bros. Linden.

TIC. TO 1Sc- viii be paid for choice
butter in prints, rolls or tubs, al
lewis Bros, Linden. Att.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04

Graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Dental
Surgery, Philadelphia, Pa, Coad's Block, Mineral
Point, Wis. .,
extraction of teeth. 38-NNlH
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
A Good Farm for Sale.

The undersigned, on account Of declining
years offers for sale his farm situated ~ miles
southwest OF Mineral Point city. Said farm
consists Of 2o6 acres. about 160 acres under cul-
tiyation, the remainder timber and pasture land
ali being in good paying condition.: I35 tons
OF tame hay were cut from the place this season.
There is a large frame house. partly new, con.
tanning nine rooms, closets, pantry, hall and
summer kitchen. There are q large stone base
ment for barn 30x74 and number Of out build
ing. a good spring and cistern al the house. and
a spring on every forty. The Peestonica river
runs through the land.
Terms: 81 600 down, or viii take a small farm
in part payment; balance on Is years time, with
security on the place and interest at per cent.
WI sell IN part or entire 10 suit purchasers and
Ii not sold Immediately viii rent, subject 20 sale
JOHN McaRDLE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
BREWER & PEhHALLEGOh,
PROJECTORS,
High Street, Mineral Point, Wis
Valuable Farm for Salt.

offer for sale my farm situated at Survey,
town Of Mineral Point. west Of the DodgeVille
road The farm consists OF ia acres, about u
acres under cultivation. the remainder in pas
ture and meadow Good timber end plenty OF
running water on the place, with good spring
close 10 the house. Good new frame dwelling,
barn and other outbuildings. good road. and
very conveniently located. Terms 10 suit the
purchaser For information inquire at The
Democrat Office, or the proprietor on the nremis-
En- JAMES HISHES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Santa Claus

Headquarters for Holiday goods
at the City Bakery. lsw4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
HOTELS.
ClEY HOTEL.

MARK TERRILL, proprietor, Mineral Point, Wis
Wen furnished rooms, good tables ana reason
ale charges. First-class barn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
j. II. Nin@ender

DENTIST Rooms over Gundry { Gray's store
Mineral Point, Wisconsin. .r
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, given. 26tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
INSURANCE.
William I'll. Curry,
lanes V. NIaYheNX.

AGENT HOME FIRE Insurance COMPANY, y. J
Onice in Council Room, City Hall! ri
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
THE MARKETS.

Butter ......... ........ l5c
Barley 30@50
Blackjack (per tom l0@22
spring Chickens, each. ...... ............... 20c
Corn $500. .............. 30@35
Clover seed. 0095 so
Cornmeal, per % Observation-Disclosures. 40
Drybone, per 5@IS co
IL
Flax seed .......... %
Flour .................. 25@ 800
Graham, per 25 Observation-Disclosures. Go
Geese ................. SOS
Hay per 00@7 90
Hides 4@6
Hogs-liye - ...................... 3 l061S3 5
Lard 10@l2
Lumber per 900 IL 90
Lead ore Der, 1000 20 00@23 90
Oats ................ .2(924
Onions per bu...... ...... .............. 3l00
Potatoes ...... .................. 0d40
Salt per Dbl ,,....,,.,.,. 90
Turnips ............ 5000
TURKEYS ..................... SG13
Wool washed .......,,...... 1922
Wool unwashed ................... 16(615
Wood dry ................. 90
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
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Ct lAn EAREEITEl

If any authorizations can be found
in our Scot uncolored TEA.
BREWER & PENHALEGoN,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
DENTISTS.

PHYSICIAN AND STRGEoN. Mineral Point Wis
Office in residence, High street. Office hours
from l to p. m. NNIoE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04
Lanyon 81 SpensIey,
PHYSICIANS.
=. w. Patterson. vi. d.
". Il. TaIIman. VI. D.,
T., TAYLOR wright, VI. d..


-ysGcIAN AND SURGEON, Mineral Point, Wis.
ice and residence in Graders block. Calls by
v or night answered promptly. Xv-i3u
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-12-04

G. Hornung, at the City Bakery
carries the largest stock of Toys,
Candies and Fruits, in Iowa county.
Cali and examine before buying for
your children. iSW4.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-03-19
What Constitutes Happiness.

In what consists this much sought-for
blessing? In nothing has opinion 80
wide range. Demand an answer from
any number of persons and not two
among them will return the same,s
Even your chosen companion and bosom
friend will differ from you. And how
the ideas as to what constitute happi-
ness change with succeeding years. The
youth or maiden would scorn that which
to the child appeared the very summit
of enjoyment. A few more years, and
sober middIe-age looks backward with a
calm pity to the maiden's love dream, or
the young mans eager and adventurous
pursuits. And as years advance, so do
tastes and inclinations vary; until, per-
haps, life has stretched to that saddest
period of all, when poor humanity re-
turns to ehildhood's joys. Some who
have studied this problem maintain that
the most exquisite degree of happiness
is attained only by the contrast of some
past sorrow-for the landscape that has
no shadows can never reveal the glori-
ous brilliancy of sunshine. The rays OF
happiness, like those of light, are color
less when unbroken. Sometimes it is
all pladness and sunshine and heaven it
self is not far off, and then it changes
suddenly and clouds shut out the sky.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-03-19
Under Each Arm.

COL "Fred." Burnaby, killed at Abu
Klea, was in his youth passionately fond
of gymnastics, in which he excelled
above all his fellows. There used to be
in one of his clubs colossal dumb bell
in glass case with the offer of heavy
wager that no man would hold it out at
arms length for the space of sixty
seconds. The wager was never won,
though Burnaby made nothing of ac-
complishing the feat. Among the many
stories of his physical prowess one re-
latss to period shortly after he Joined
the Blues. The regiment was down at
Windsor, and a horse dealer who had
come into possession Of couple of very
small ponies had them taken thither by
command to exhibit them to the Queen.
Before going to the Castle he showed
them to the officers of the Blues, to whom
happy thought occurred. Burnaby,
who was captain then, was in his room
on the first fight. With some trouble
the ponies were got upstairs, and, the
door quietly opening, they trotted in un-
announced. This was o capital joke,
and had great success. But, as pres
emily appeared, it had gloomy side.
The ponies had gone upstairs quietly
enough, but neither force nor entreaty
could induce them to go down. The
hour approached at which they were to
be presented to the Queen, and the
owner was in despair. Burnaby settled
the matter off-hand. Taking a pony up
in either arm he walked down stairs and
set them in the courtyard.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-03-19
Some OF WebSter's Love Letters.

From "reminiscences of Daniel Web
ster," in the March Century, we quote
the following: "Lovers in these days, it
appears, were in the habit of sitting up
late, or rather early; and his manner of
letting his lady know at what time he
would leave her is, to say the least.
novel. 1t reads as follows:
"'MY Cousin: I intend to set out for
home from your house at three o'clock.
d. W.
"'Miss Grace Fletcher, Present.
zone day he assisted her in disentan
Cling skein of silk, and, taking up 3
piece Of tape, he said:
"'Grace, cannot you help me to tie a
knot that will never untie?'
"She blushingly replied:
"1 don't know, Daniel, but am willing
to try
"The knot was tied, and though eighty
years have sped by, it lies before me to-
day, time-colored, it is true, but never
theless still united. have a note in my
possession dated March, 1905, addressed
to Miss Grace Fletcher.
"'MIss FLETCHER: Monday morning
five o'clock expect to go out on the
stage for Amherst. If it should consist
with your convenience to ride to Dun
stable on that day, 1 should be happy to
be charged with the duty of attending
you. 1t will probably be in my way to
be in Cambridge Sunday eve, and can
furnish you passage into town.
"D. WEBSTER
"Another note in an envelope marked
by Miss Fletcher Precious Documents
reads as follows:
"DRAR GRACE: I was fortunate
enough to be at home Sunday morning
at five o'clock, after solitary ride.
Early in the week after next
I hope to be with you.
Yours entirely, D. W."
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-03-19
The BOx-WOOd Going.

The sudden and remarkable growth
of the roller-skating pastime has created
constantly-increasing demand for a
certain size OF lockwood for rollers, and
where eighteen months ago ton OF
three-inch wood brought $50, it is now
impossible to buy ton for $l2O. The
price has trebled in less than year. At
the present rate of consumption the
world will be practically exhausted OF it's
lockwood in less than twelve months,
unless some equally cheap and durable
substitute is found to take its place.
Box-w grows in Persia and Turkey,
IS Of very slow growth, and in its native
country stringent timber laws restrict
the depletion of the growing trees.
Roller. skate manufacturers have tired
rubber, celluloid, vulcanized tibres and
compressed paper as substitute for
lockwood rollers, but for one reason or
another they have proved unsatisfactory.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-03-19

marriage. As the Hindoo law now
| stands, there are millions of females
| doomed to the fate of Jephtha's daugh-
ter from girlhood. It is one of the
great curses of India.
THE statistics of the Scottish Epis-
copal Church for the year ending June,
1884, have just been published. The
figures show what seems progress since
the previous report was published two
years ago. In the interval the number
of members and adherents has increased
from 7O,847 to 76,939, and sixteen new
congregations have been added.
The Rev. DIR. Wilder, Of the Mis-
sioaGry RevieaO, estimates that there
are now 2,755 ordained foreign mission
aries sent out from all the Protestant
churches of Ohristendom, gain of 755
n the last seven years, and that nearly
92, 600, 600 was raised for foreign mis-
sions among these churches last year.
ACCORDING to an estimate, there were
in 1880 over ten millions in the member
ship of the evangelical churches of this
country, an increase over the year 1850
of more than six and half millions.
THE average salary of Congregational
ministers in Connecticut, the great
stronghold of the denomination, is
$1,000. The highest is $4,000 and the
lowest $400.
A ROMAN Catholic mission boat, the
Christopheros, is to be placed on the
Amazon River for the purpose of evan
gelizing the inhabitants on the river
banks.