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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
ADVISED TO MARRY.
An Afternoon with the President-A
Lady Advises.Him to Get Married
New York Herald.

The president was kept busy in his
office for over five hours one day last
week. From 10 o'clock in the morn
Jag until lunch he was constantly en-
gagged IN hearing the congressman and
politicians who called on him. After
that time he held his customary re-
ception in the east room, where nearly
100 persons paid their respects. Then
Secretary Manning and Whitney
dropped in and spent nearly an hour,
The purpose of their call was not
learned, though it was supposed to
have some connection with New York
state politics. Until late in the AFTER
noon the presidents time was occupied
with other persons. Among his New
York callers were Messrs. r w.
Buffalo, E. Dodge of Hamilton, FL.
Smith of jamestown and A. ]. Vans
derpel of New York city.
Among the number of ladies who
called to pay their respects was a
handsome, matronly looking lady who
came from some place in the northern
part of New York. Upon taking the
presidents hand she said pleasantly:
"Mr. President, | will call here
again in six months, and by that time
/ want to See Mrs. Cleveland. Now
don't forget it"
The president, smilingly said: Give
me little more time, please. II takes
time to make such selection"
Not one moment more" said the
lady, as she passed out of the east
room; YOU have already had tine
enough, and for all [ know you may
have already made selection. There
should be Mrs. Cleveland in this
house, and [ shall want to see her
when call again"
The Incident was much enjoyed by
some other ladies who overheard the
conversation. Indeed, IL did not seem
to give the president any annoyance.
for the smile never left his face durIag
the reception.
When about one-half Of those who
had gathered in the East Room had
shaken hands with the president Sec
rotary Whitney entered the room and
looked on very much interested, re-
marking to newspaper correspon>
dent: This is the first time THAT l
have seen this part of the presidents
duties being performed. 1 don't see
how he can stand it, though he does
stand it very we'll, and actually APP
pears to thrive under il. :"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

self. He was evidently going to the
theater. Fortunately the building was
closed, as had seen Mr.. Simpson lock
the door AID walk away with the key
in his pocket. But Seamouth was a
small place and the manager could
soon be found. My course was plain.
must fly, and at once.
met the waiter in the door way. He
grinned and pointed to couple of
trunks in the hall on which was in
scribed-'Mr. Charles Matthews"
Hes come, sir"
"Where is the sherlff's officer I
INQUIRED in as calm tone as l could
assume.
Hes gone for walk on the beach.
sent boots after him. The gent has
not come by the coach. He came In
fly. Pretty extravaganza in man
as can't pay his owirgs. But it's just
ike that class"
please make out my bill, waiter"
said I calmly. though | felt my heart
humping against my chest, as vul-
gar people say, nineteen to the dozen.
The walters countenauce fell.
"Ain't you comfortable, sir!"
Quite; yeur hotel is parfect ely
SUM; but Mr.. Simpson wishes me to
STAY with him till I leave Seamouta.
In five minutes l had paid my bill
and given the waiter handsome dou-
ceur, and shouldering my portman-
teau, was on my way to the theatre.
The waiter expressed his regrets that
the boots was on the beach looking for
the Saeriffs officer, and so unable to
leave the hotel, ''all the spoons being
about, you see, sir"
Nothing could vol be more for
tunate for my purpose. As l STROBE
away the horses were beng harnessed
for the departing coach, and as soon
as possible | made my way to the road
along which the coach must pass on
its way to the postal town. | did not
feel safe until / had mounted the box
seat and had left Seamoath some miles
behind. The coach was timed to meet
the London train, and ere night fell l
was once more under the parental
roof.
Here / found a letter from my uncle.
inclosing check for a hundred
pounds, and nomination to valu-
able government appointment. From
that moment turned over new leaf,
married Miss Walker and forgave
hobbs (who protested his innocence
as to my address,. But as I consider
ed conquerors can afford to be gener>
Gus, wrote letter to the great com>
edian, explaining my conduct under
very trying circumstances, and re-
ceived cordial letter of thanks in re-
Spouse for the very efficient rehearsal
1 had given the company of the Thea
ire Royal. The inconvenience to him
from the sheriff's officer was but of
brief duration, my flight having suf-
ficiently shown which was the real
Simon Pure.
l have never paid visit to Sea-
mouth since.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
GIRLS RETROSPECT.
JOEL BENTON, IN HARPER's MAGAZINE.

The summer is over The Sc ason
Was cold at the seaside, you know,
This weather, perhaps, was the reason
That none of US captured beau.
For the men found 1t cool in the city,
And the brokers were blue, II was thoaghtr
So we lost every chance (what pityO
And no dashing fellow was caught.
So Maud and Madola and Lille,
Viola Narcissa, and i,
Were left in the shade lam sillyO
To wait till next year-and TO sigh.
For nothing is done in the winter
In town, with gay talk and fine clothes;
No beau says MY dear Araminta,"
And none is betrayed to propose.
But when YOU walk out by the water,
And moonlight falls soft on the shore.
The primmest mamas plainest daughter
Some masculine heart will adore.
hope II we go there next season,
We girls by half dozens and twelvss,
VIII not again need, in all reason;
To just simply waltz with ourselves
OF girls who were blushing and twenty,
With some who were near twenty-five,
There always were more than plenty,
And yet not a man would arrive.
How YEARLY all the long summer
We wandered by seashore and tide,
And found no available conner
A bridegroom, perhaps, 1eiM ms 0ride!
We would stroll to the depot and steamer
To see what was rarer than pearls,
Each one was a deliberate schemer,
And 10. new bevy Of girls!
The coats and the hats were all wanting,
No garment bifurcate was seen,
And some gray -headed old maids were taunt-
ing
Us Of IL q thought it was mean.
Another such year would be awful,
For what are fine feathers and cloths,
If fate is 10 make IL unlawful
For girls TO be furnished with beauS!
The summer has vanished and faded;
The forests are withered and sere;
No lover our hearts has invaded
It's horrid TO wait "A whole year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Household Games.

1t is not necessary that a great
amount of money be spent in toys and
games. If the children arc properly
encouraged, and directed little, they
may prepare the materials for their
own games, thus accomplishing two
desirable things -acsuiring manual
ana mental facility in the manufac
ture and production of something
with which to be afterwar instructed
and amused. In the card games many
can be prepared on plain bristol board
cards in manuscript, involving simple
facts in history, botany geog raphy,
ETC. or the always valuable and in
teresting word>making game can be
prepared on small bits of cards, by
drawing the letters with pen or ink, or
FASTING on letters cut from handbills
and newspapers, etc. In board games
the cover of a paper box serves we'll
for the surface, to be decorated with
the pen, pencil or water colers. In
rye olden times" when this country
was not cursed with manufacturers of
games, our grandfathers cut the lines
of fox and geese, twelve men morris,
and checkers ON the sides of pine
boards, coloring the spaces, when
necessary with red chalk, and using
buttons, red and white corn or color
ed beans for counters, or meR, and it
is related by those who claim to know
that more pleasure was derived from
these rude constructions than the
children of the present generation get
from their most elegant editions in
gold and colors. Many most valuable
and interesting games have gone out
of the market, and are not to be
bought, but which may be reproduced
under the instruction of some older
persons who may have played them
in their youth; and if the details are
not fully remembered, others equally
good may be originated.
All games are made b. some one,
or by number of persons, either at
once or by slow growth, with practice
and various changes, notifications
and additions, so that there is no rea.
son why any one may not originate
others as good as the best in the mar
ket, and in one sense a homemade
game is much more valuable to its
originator or possessor than another
which, in other respects, is equally
good or better-as an original paint
ing may be more valuable than a
printed copy of much better picture,
because no one has duplicate of it.
The invention of games and social
amusements is as good mental exercise
as anything the schools offer. because
it requires the exercise of the inven>
tive faculties in the combination and
adaptation eff knowledge already pos
sessed. or which must be hunted up
for this purpose. Original thought
in any direction exercises the inven>
tive faculties, and the construction of
games, puzzles, anag rams, refuses,
enigmas, ETC., is one of those exercises
which is fascinating and pleasing
when once understood and practiced.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
A Teacher OF Manners.

"When i first came to New York
from the VEST said Mr.. HilL II
was one day in a saloon, when two
men began abusing each other. Liar 2
Thief 'Kickerl' 'Strikerp Tramp ;
I at once bodied my head behind the
counter, and waited for thsm to shoot
Hearing no pistols. after awhile I
raised my head, and there were the
two heroes embracing each other over
their glasses. In the west pistol IS
a preacher of good manners; man
who wishes to live keeps civil
tongue In his mouth
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Not Afraid Of Sleep.
Buffalo Graph,

A policeman was holding down the
curbStoue at the corner of South Di
vision and Main streets last evening.
An aged philanthropist Zone who
po&es his nose into everybody's BUSH
ness) approached and asked if he had
been saved by the Lord"
''Oh, Lord, no." was the copper's
reply.
You're liable to die any moment, y
continued the bore.
Il know it."
Aren't you afraid of DEATH"
Not much, said the policeman as
he saw the sergeant coming and NOV
ed of, muttering:
Death is only long sleep, and ]
haln't afraid of Sleep.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Ruined by that Dog.
Arkansaw Traveller.

Mesby, who has been away from
town some time, returned the other
day. Shortly afterward friend met
him, and noticing his seedy and lew
spirited appearance, asked:
e:Mosbey, what's the matter, old
fellow3n
Ruined"
'Whatf'
"a financial wreck
How did it occurf
''Well, you see, had charge OF a
bridge not far from here The owners
are very particular about receiving
every cent that is due them, so they
put In one of those registers. 1t is
sort of fool arrangement sunk Ia the
foot passage way and makes mark
with clicking punch every time any
body steps on It Well, everything
was all right until the other day. A
big Newfoundland dog got On the
blamed thing and began 10 scratch
himself, and, sir. before / noticed him
he had me charged up with 1915. Yes,
l am q ruined man
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
a Splendid Old Settler.

"Did you hear about that riot III
Chicago the other day9"
mo; what about it,"
1t was fearful mob, and I thought
at first that the troops would have to
be called out, but it was finallyq uiet-.
ed by an old settler"
How did the old settler quiet the
mob2'
1.-THE old settler was an egg, and i.
hit the ring-leader behind the ear.
Beats the troops all to hollow"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Mary's Luck.

A Jersey City man heard of boss
hired girl back in the country few
railes, and he took buggy and drove
out to secure her services. He reached
the farm house to End the girl gone,
and the old woman looked him over
and inquired:
'Mister, be you married or wild
ower2"
"Oh, I've got a living wife" he
answered
Then you couldn't have got Mary
nohow. She don't work except for
widowers."
wants to boss things, eh7"
"Well, it's kinder that, and kinder
because there's chance for breach-o'
promise suits and damages, Sae's had
two, and they cleared her thousand
dollars apiece"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

80, say" exclaimed a woman to
her husband, while passing through a
western town, there's Evangelist
Sam Jones over there delivering a
sermon. recognize his style. Let's
stop and listen" They stopped; blu;
it WASH. Sam Jones. and he wasn'i
delivering a sermon. The man had
been kicked out of saloon, and he
was using unrevised language to ex-
press his feelings at the Outrage. "
The woman had read some of Sam
Jones oratory, and her mistake was
quite natural.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
The Grant Park. Florida, Land Com
pany.

The Grant Park, Florida, Land Com
pany recently purchased large tract Of
land IN Marion County, Florida, and
several tracts in the Orange District"
aggregating in all 5000 acres. The first
mzntisnsd tract is right on the line of
two projected railroads, ard one of the
choicest as well as the most productive
spots in Florida, the land of perpetual
summer. The company are now offer
ing great inducements TO parties wish
Jag to purchase property. They have
had the tract surveyed and marked off
into streets and avenues, reserving
spec al parcels for their own use and
that of such religious denominations as
may desire to get church sites free Of
cost. They call special attention to
ti;cir choice house lots in the City of
Grant Park. These lots of 40x10e feet
are offered for the small sum Of s..
Corner lots SO. Parties wishing infor-
nation will be supplied with maps,
prospectus and publication entitled
Florida, Our American Italy" by
writing to d. 81. Anderson, president,
or M. 3. Smith, secretary. Offices are
az 10. 80 Aston House, New York,
o ala, Florida, and No. 167 South
Water Street, Chicago, Hn.-Nezc York
Morning Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

Hearing a noise at night Jones des~
ceHded with lighted candle and dis
covers burglar escaping with full
sack. ''Hellor' he cries, s'come back,
you'll" 'Eh, what3" returns the bur
glar; "ah, yes, the silver candlestick
Permit me- He takes it from the
hand of the astonished Jones and puts
1t into his bag. ZEN thousand thanks.
Have l forgotten anything elsei"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

Mrs. De Boggs: did you take
Jonnev to school, Jeremiah" Mr..
De Boggs: II did. An excellent
school il is, Matilda. The scholars
are models of department, the cur
riculum is first-class and the professor
mau of oility. At least that is the
way he struck me-" Jenny with a
groan): you ought to have stayed
about an hour and seen how he struck
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Both in Luck.

Anything new7" he asked, as he
leaned over the shoulder of mar
who was seated on one of the benches
in the city Hall park reading paper
YES" slowly replied the other,
with a disguised look on his face,
'onions are a big crop this fall. and
very cheapl'
is that so exclaimed the other fell
low as he blew his breath the other
way. Now, that you've got my crop
ali safe, see if you are in for any good
luck. How'll pumpkins pas QUIT"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

To restore sense OF taste. smell or hearing use
Ely's Cream Balm Ii cures sill cases OF Catarrh,
Hay Fever, Colds In the Head, Headache and
Deafness. IL is doing wonderful work. Do NO:
fail TO procure bottle in il lies the relief you
seek. 1t is easily applied with the finger. Price
50 cents at druggists 60 cents by mail. Ely
Bros, Owego, n. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

l had u severe attack of catarrh over a year ago
and bee lme SO deaf could not hear common
conversation Isuffered terribly from roaring in
my head l procured a bottle OF Ely's Cream
Balm, and in three weeks could hear as well as
1 ever could, and now can cheerfully say to all
who arc afflicted with the worst of diseases
catarrh and deafness, take one bottle OF Ely 5
Cream Balm and be cured 1t is worth 81 900 per
bottle to any man. woman or child suffering frsnl
Catarrhal. L. Newman Grayling, Campbell
Co, Mich.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Froma Sense of DUTY.

Some people shrink nom making public the
benefit they have received while others are free
to tell il abroad for the good e fellow mortalS-
OF the latter kind is Mr.. J. II. Coppuck, OF Noun;
give their cheerful appreciation Of the merits of
the efficacy Of your valuable Browns Iron Bit
tiers, from a sense OF duty. This bitterS is doing
much good in our county, for which can vosch
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

Few persons who sdorn their hats
in the Alps with edelwelss are aware
of its fragrance, which, however. is
exceedingly evanesceHt. 1t rarely lasts
more than an hour after the flower is
plucked.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

When you visit leave New York City, save
Baggage, Expressage and 81 90 Carriage Hire and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite
Grand Central Depot
GOO Elegant rooms, fitted up at a cost of one
million dollars, Sl.00 and upwards per day. Euro
pean Plan. Elevators. Res aurant supplied with
the best Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad
to all depots- Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any 9th
pr class hotel in tho city
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

Woman suffraglsts in Boston count
1t gain for their cause that the Rom-
an Catholic priests have urged the
women of their church to vote in the
coming election of school commission
erS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

On the island of Marago, at the
mouth Of the Amazon, there is a four
footed bird. In its growth one pair
of legs change into wings by process
similar to that of the tadpole into the
frog.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

HE who is false to present duty" says Henry
Ward Beecher, breaks a thread ia the loom, anC
will find the flaw when he may have forgot
ten its cause" A case in point occurs to u.s. Mr.
William 6yder, OF 81 Jefferson street, Buffalo N
Y, recently told a reporter that, Il had large
access on each leg, that kept continually discharg
ing for twenty years. Nothing did me any good
except DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
u cured mo" Here is a volume expressed in q
few words Mr.. Ryder's experience IS entitled tc
our readers careful consideration, Sun
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Pile Tunlors,

neglected or badly treated. often degenerate into
cancer The werst pile tumorS are painlessly
speedily and permanently cured without a knife
caustic or salve by our new and improved meth
DDS. Pamphlet and references 10 cents in STAMPS
Worlds Dspensary Medical Association, 663 MAR
Street. Buffalo. N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Gold worth $50, $780, 900 was dug
from Uncle Sans rich soil in 1884

"GraD ~ Root !''-See here,
comrade, you want The CHICAGO LEDGER
next year. 1t is devoting considerable
space to War Memories, contributed by
"boys" from both sides of the late dead
line, and in addition to this it is one of the
cheapest and best family newspapers in
the country. Full of Original Stories
and trimming with Humor manufactured
expressly for it. Only $1.50 year. 271
Franklin street. Sample copy two cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION depression. of
spirits, and general debility in their various forms
also, as preventive against fever and ague, aud
other intermittent fevers, the 'Ferro- Phosphora
ted Elixir of Casaya," made by Caswell, Haz
ard & Co., of New York, and sold by all druggists,
is the best tonic; and for patients recovering from
fever or other sickness it has no equal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

In household in Buncom6e county
n. c., large dish of peanuts has
been placed on the dinner table fol
desert every day in the year since the
lady of the house TOOK fancy to the
fluit so wears ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

There are 100, GOO practising pbysic-
ians In the United States, IS per cent
of whom carry and dispense. in whole
or In part, their own remedies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

The foundations of disease are often
laid by the Irregularities OF eating, sleeping and
movement OF the bowels experienced during tray-
cling. TO prevent an irregular action ana a tor
pid condition OF the digestive apparatus use Dr..
WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs. No
traveller by land should fail TO take it with
i'm. Il may save his life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

My erother-in-lsw,.. John W. Neff, who could not
walk step without crutches, because OF rheu-
Ratisn, took eighteen bottles OF Athlophores and
now he can walk three-auarters of y mile with
one cane. Mrs. T. & Neff, Calamine Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

An English syndicate has just pur-
chased the SANCHEZ grant of land in
Mexico, embracing over 100000
acres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

-sIM SJIsI LsATa soSTa 20 > sIoo. 'Irsu
40 10 slsISSnlQ IL 'Sluao 0e pue CO 'fpSmsI
dsSs q anouaIM paino IIaSlISauI pus ssseIuyed
poIepuaI SIluSlsuI eIg spTSoS puS SNHn6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

Thore are 100 n

Love God, pay pew rent, and
mind your own business" is Sam
Jones advice to the average man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

War Secretary Endicott's residence
in Salem is an ancient-lookiHg house,
with little window panes and no orna.
mentS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

Chinese Gordon had plenty of cons
mon sense about fighting but was an
unmitigatcd crank III every day mat
tiers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

Ia his last year the late Earl of Dy-
sart kept his face hidden from man.
kind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Coed for Man and Beast. Read yhi.

Army and Navy Lnmept will cure your rheu-
matism, neuralgia, or Group in less time than any
other Liniment known For sale by all druggists.
(See adyt. next issue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

He wins at last who builds his trust
Ia loving words and actions just.
Who's head who's walk, his very mica
Proclaim the use OF Caroline
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
(,arhn-IInCa

The Massachusetts manufacturing
city of Lawrence has lost in popula
ton since 1880.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09
Important.

A step ladder of plush is The latest
thing to put in parlor corner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

LYONS Patent Metallic Stiffeners prevents boots
and shoes from running over, ripping in the seam
or wearing unevenly on the heels.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

No lengthy advertisement is necessary to bolster
up DR.. Sage'S Catarrh Remedy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-10-09

The Provincial Bank of Buenos
Ayres has a capital of $35, 900, 900 and
deposits amounting to $67, 200, 000
These figures are not equaled by any
limited STATES hank