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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-15
If You Want 10 Save Money

By getting some good goods cheap,
go to Deller's. Now is your time
He offers bargains before removal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-15

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
Whom she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-15
Roberts Meat Market.

k0DertS1 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. 33y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-15
The White EIephants

Call and see the White Elephant
Overalls-best wearing, best fitting,
and most economical-at VIM.
Teasdale's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-15

GOOD reliable industrious boy wanted to
a learn the shoe business. Apply at once.
J. PENHALLEG0N d SON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-15
WANTS.

DAY BOARDERS WANTED am prepared to
IL take a limited number of day boarders at
very reasonable terms. viii also furnish two
rooms. Those wishing good boarding house
will do well to give me call.
MRS. 4. w. LEWIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-15

State of Wisconsin. GO
County of Iowa, 80
l. W. A. Jones' cashier of The First National
Bank of Mineral Point do soemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief. W. A. JONES, Cashier.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day
May, 1885. C. w. McIlhon, Notary Public.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. w. COBB
ALEX. WILSON,
j. PENHALGLEON, ST.,
Directors. |
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-15

been accustomed to hear. 1t will be
orchestral and of the weird gypsy
style. The company fourteen in
number) have among them four
solo artists of great musical ability.
They come here from Platteville,
where they play this (Friday) even
ing under the auspices of the lecture
course of that city. We hope our
citizens will give them a good audi
J ence.
With this issue Of The Democrat
ends the serial story, Called Back, y
written by that justly celebrated
author Hugh Conway. Called
Back is undoubtedly one of the
most popular stories ever written
1t is said that no novel written BY
Dickens attained so large sale in
the same length of time as this
story. Many readers of The Dem
ocrat have become intensely inter
ested in reading it, and several
amusing incidents are connected
with its publication in our columns
Inquiries have beenmade when the
story would end and strong effort;
put forth to obtain proofs of the un
published chapters; husbands have
been given special instructions by
their wives not to fail in bringing
home The Democrat, and only las
Thursday good old lady past thre'
score years, call at our Office to leav,
word that she would have specia
messenger call for the paper, as j
would be too long to wait and get il
through the mail, for she and he
old man had become nightly inter
ested in that love story. So far a
we have been able to learn our read
ers are unanimous in declaring tn,
story true to its title, and of " con
tinuous and absorbing interest
| from the beginning to the end.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15
THE REBEL YELL.

The rebel yell is heard in the National
Capitol. The boys fully recognize it,
Journal.
Chalmers gives the rebel yelr' in good
shape. he and his men gave it when they
slaughtered the colored troops at Fort Pill
low. Chalmers votes the Republican ticket
and gives the rebel yell'' al fhs same time
quite an accomplishment.
General Mossby gives the rebel yell"
Malone, Of Virginia. can give the 'rebel
YELL"
General Key who was Cabinet officer I'M
der Hayes, gives the rebel yell"
1t makes all the difference in the world as
to who gives the rebel yell" The music in
it is determined by the sort Of ticket the man
votes. If Republican, then the music is
sweet indeed, but if Democratic, then all
the bloody shirt organs in the country make
the most discordant sounds.
Moral: "YelI" until you are hosrse, bat
vote the straight Republican ticket
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15
The Kinks.

Last night large and select crowd gath.
cred at the Meridian Rink TO enjoy roller
skating. At o'clock the three mile race
which hes been much talked of the past
week was called, and the seven entries were
represented by confident and determined
lot of good-look.ng young men, who pranced
about the floor before the start like
so many thoroughbred racers. When the
word was given, Mr.. Salters, OF Upton,
spTapg to the front, which position he easily
maintained until the close. Frank Murphy
occupied second place till the last halt mile
was reached, when q burst OF speed
against Sp hf the foot rail- turn which, h tripped
the gallant racer and caused him to
measure his length upon the floor. Spain,
who was close third, took advantage OF
Murphy's misfortune and easily passed to
second place, leaving Murphy a close third,
in which position they passed under the
wire. All except the above three left the
track before the first milestone was reached.
The manner in which the winner was 70.
ceived at the conclusion of the race was icy
enough TO cause cold chills to run down his
back. It is hardly possible that the specta.
tors Intentionally failed 10 extend the
tribute the oversight TO the fact
instantly seized with a desire 70 skate or
absent themselves from the rink. There viii
be games Of polo played at this rink Friday
and Saturday nights and Saturday afternoon.
A grand couple race is billed Tor to.m0r-
TOW night at the Wigwam Rink. Il viii
doubtless prove an attractive feature, as sew
eTal couples are already entered for the race.
The contestants are rapid skaters some OF
the ladies being able TO hold their own"
with the best amateurs. The wiDners-lsdy
and gsntleman-will recsive handsome gold
medals from the management Of the rink.
The usual matinee will be given Saturday
afternoon, with excelient music.
There " as a large crowd in attendance at
College Avenue Rink last night to witness
the fancy and trick bicycle riding by Prince
Wells. the champion OF the South. This was
his lest appearance at this place OF amuss-
ment Tomorrow evening a race for tina
championship between +. NJ. Lyons aud
Walter J. Purcell will take place. This rink
possesses an excellent band and the music is
faultlesss.
All who are interested in the proposed
rink excursion" to Greenfield are requested
10 meet at the WigWam Rink this afternoon
st 3 80 o'clock, from which point the party
will proceed to the depot.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

with the committee at New York, first slip.
ulating that st. John must stop speaking at
sncs. The committee advised Clarkson
to act on his own judgment bat he de-
clined the responsibility, and Mr.. Kerens
was sent from New York, whe. with Dudley,
reached Cincinnati on October Z. On the
9th, Mr.. Clarkson believes, aninterview vas
held by Dudley and Senator Plumb with
Legate at Columbus. Various letters and
dispatches followed"
Mr., Legate, in an interview published yes
terdsy, pronounces s.. John pure" in all
the transactions in which bribery is charged.
He threatens statement of the entire mat
ter soon. All right. Let Us have it. The
National Republican Committee, with the
Elkins gang, we are persuaded, were badly
involved in the scandalous affair. We trust
that the Chicago Tribune, Commercial
Gazette snd other bloody shirt Blaine Or
CANS, will continue in the hue and cry
against st. John. Just nov old JEFF Davis
is occupying their attention. Presently
they will have moro time to devote to the
bribery of 81. John. Let Us have all the
facts
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

MERELY in casual way We remark to our
party friends in the Legislature that certain
Republicans are carrying note books with
about this idea on the frontal pages: This
Is to record not only every vote, but every
discussion and uttsrancs by Democrats
which may be made capital of two years
hence. We must elect the next Legislature,
for it selects Senator Harrison's successor.
These Democrsts-many of them, az least
are young. and II We can tap any of them
into words or acts that we can howl over,
why, then-we will how'll We have no
fear that the aforesaid notebooks " IL record
any Iobbery or any other laches with which
those carrying the little books are so famn-
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15
THE INSANE HOSPITALS.
Report Of the Board Of Commissioners
On the New Institutions.
Amount of Appropriations Needed to
Complete Them-Financial
Exhibit.

A report Of the several matters connected
with the construction of the three new In
sane Hospitals has been made by the cop-
missioners appointed by the Legislature,
and copy thereof will be furnished to each
member o, the Legislature to-day. AS
resolution hes been entered in the House
looking to an investigation of matters con-
nectd with these institutions, and as another
bill appropTiating about 100000 for their
completion and equipment has been intro
duced introduced in the Senate, the repIrt
POSSESSES more than passing interest at this
time.
After reciting the fact that the construc-
ton was let under contract after receiving
bids from a number Of persons, the
report says that the work of construc-
ton was commenced promptly at the
three chosen sites, Richmond, Evans.
vile and Eogansport, Mr.. W. s.
Kaufman, OrsOn Wilson and DR.. J. @.
Rogers being selected respectively rs Super
inteDdents Of construction. In the selec-
ton Of systems of construction and arrange
ments the board gave due consideration 10
competent opinions, aud endeavored to
weigh carefully the teachings OF experience.
TIE corridor system, exemplihed in most of
the institutions OF the country aud In
which the inmates occupy q large hsll
during the day and small sleeping rooms
on either side of it ct night, has been
avoided altogether. The day and night ap-
partments are entirely separated: corridors
are used fog transition and Communication
only; day rooms are large, square. we'll
lighted, and generally with small retiring
rooms attacked; fer the gutter class OF pa.
TENTS day rooms are fitted with large,
open FIRE places, in many
instances they communicate with
Nerandss having a pleasant outlook; night
rooms for patients vary in size from the
single room to the dormitory for twenty or
more inmate; 1t ls intended that all epileptic
and suicidal patients shall sleep in large
dormltories under constant supervision; no
ward is entered through another; per-
manent window bars are avoided,
but provision is made for portable
screens whenever necessary. These princi-
pies, says the report, apply to each Of the
hospitals, but they differ IN artitectural
arrangement In the institution at Rich
mond. what is known as the cottage plan,
has been developed TO greater extent than
ever before in a public institution Of
the kind, the buildings being
and interiors widely detached from
the Others The Logansport hospital con-
sists OF a series of detached pavillions,
fewer in number. but OF larger size than
those at Richmond. The Institution at
Evansville presents an arrangement OF
wings radisting from a central block and
directly connected thereto.
The aggregate capacity Of the three insti-
tutions viii be normally 1.034, but more can
be accommodated under pressing necessity
without serious disadvantage. The act es-
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15
Deep Bore at Bloomington.

A deep test well ia being put down at
Bloomington, Ind, with the intention OF
going to q maximum of 5000 feet 1t has
reached depth OF 2,45O. at 2.445 sand
rock was pierced, and a sample secured and
sent to Professor Collett, State Geologist. He
mailed this to Professor Hall. State Geologist
OF New York, for determination, who. in
answer. SAYS that il presents the appear
ance of the Potsdam sandstone, and from
fresh fracture il shows the Identifying quail
tiles Of that rock, and the depth would prob
ably reach that function" The well passes
through ST. Louis and Keokuk Limestone,
The knob sandstone, the Devonian, upper
silurian and lower silurian imsstones. As
the Potsdam is the base of.limestones, and az
the beginning of life on the globe, this Is q
we'll OF high scientific interest
Water and the fuTtherance OF science ara
the objects sought. and as this stone comes
to the surface in elevated regions to the
North and Northwest, and is often loosely
Illuminated. ID is, to say the lesst, possible to
secure en- artesian flow Of soft water in the
Potsdam.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15
In Every Way Offensive.

lSt. Louis Post Dispatch.l
General Sherman has not proved that jeff
Davis tried to make himself dictator of the
Confederacy, but he has given the Senate an
opportunity of showing that it is influenced
By ill-temper and bigotry in its dealings
with all questions relating to the war OF the
rebellion. Recent history has shown that
any allusion to JEFF Davis IN the Senate is
certain to provoke bad feelings and the Dig
nifty and courtesy which are supposed 10 be
a part of the Senatorial endowment should
make all Senators very careful about need.
less controversies or the acrimonious kind
1t viii hardly bg denied that Senator Hsw-
leys motion to make the Sherman letter a
part Of the record IS just such an action as
was certain to result in an unpleasant con-
troversy. It is superhuous, irrelevant and
in every way offensive, and the gentlemen
who supported its Introduction must be
held responsible for its disagreeable conse-
quences.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15
The Manner of Shopping in MexicO-Oool
Under Difficulties,

w. r. Uurtfs IN chicago lnter-Ocean.
Shopping is a good deal of job in Mexico.
for the merchants never classify their goods.
Silks and cottons, woolens and linens. are
Unfortunately mixed up on the shelves,
and they keep their gloves and perfumery in
the same drawer with their shoes.
No goods are delivered by the merchants.
There Is however, a licensed system of what
are called "csrgadOres" who are sent home
with you to carry your bundles. and receive
a fee fixed by law for their service.
From the top of the cathedral spires one
can get magnificent view of the city. but
is At once struck with the absence Of Chin
neye. There isn't such thing as q fireplace
or a stove IN all Mexico, and hence no chin
neys The temperature remains about sixty
the year round, and. while the stranger will
complain of being chilly at first, he will soon
become accustomed to the atmosphere and
not long suffer, provided he wears flannel
uDdeTclothing, and puts on light oyercOat
if he goes out after shutdown.
The cooking is done in Dutch ovens with
charcoal, and ranges were never heard Of
here. Coal is imported from England, and
costs So a ton; wood is brought down from
the mountains on the backs of men and
donkeys, and is worth $50 a cord.
One CT the most curious OF the many oddi-
ties which attract the attention OF the
stranger is the manner OF conducting tuner
ais. The rich 60 to the cemeteries in car
rirges, as they do in the States the middle
classes 90 on the street csrs, coffin aud all;
the Door walk and carry the corpse on thsir
shoulders, almost always in q rented coffin.
The scarcity OF wood, which costs from $50
to 500 thousand feet, makes collins ex.
pensive, and there are places where decent
one can be hired for the day for 81 Or $.
At the grave the body IS taken out, wrapped
in a blaH ket, and buried, when the coffin is
returned to the owner.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

THE Phelsn affair will prove an ice
blanket for the dynamiters. It will intimi-
dste those already in the unlawful league
and deter others from joining in the repre-
hensible work of destroying life and
property. 1t is in this as in every con-
spirscy against law-the conspirators can
not trust each other. The cause OF emanci-
psting Ireland is not advanced by the Rosa
gangs methods. Civilization sympathizes
with the oppressed, but sbhors ruthless at
tsmpts at liberation that involve injury and
death of the innocent Dynamite as used
by Irish. conspirators is an assassinating
agency only which true patriotism looks
upon with horror aud LEGISLATION. II Ire
land is to be freed it must be by efforts that
will win the sympathy sDd approval of the
civilized world aud not its execration.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

b your leave, gentlemen-or without it,
as you plesse-Mr. Jefferson Davis, who is
nor cred BY the Southern people, and be-
loved by millions" was a conspirator aud rs
8 traitor and so were and are all who aid
what he did, and who now uphold and de-
tend him in his conspiracy and treason
Indianapolis Journal.
BY your leave, gentlemen-or without it,
as you plesse-they who grstuitously stir
strife over past issues when the country
needs peace and fraternity, are oonspirstors
and traitors. The people wrote this verdict
On the 4th OF November, and it will never
ba reversed
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

"THE Confederacy is in the saddle. Ma
Tor Edwards. For confirmation read the re-
port of the debate in the Senate on Monday
day ernoon.-Journal.
For an earlier confirmation. g0 back lie
tie and read the time when Mosby aud Grant
caroussd together over bottle of whisky in
the White House, or when Longstrest was
sent upon foreign mission by Republican
administration, or when Key was given a
Cabinet portfolio under Hayes Verify, the
Con'federsoy has been in the saddle for quite
a tO1g seagOn
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

White County Democrat: The Republi-
cans ere. sorely puzzled over the probable
composition of President Cleveland's cabi-
net, and are ready with all kinds of advice.
1t may be stated that a party having had
the control of the Government for twenty
four years that so conducts affairs that the
people ask them to step down and out
should be slow in advising those who are to
succeed them. AS an example of the warn
ing, they may answer good purpose, but
as advisers We think little modesty would
display wisdom.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

WHILE the late prohibition candidate,
members of the National Committee, Mr..
Legate and the Blaine organs are indiscrim-
inately charging and counter charging one
another with bribery and perjury, let Us OF
the honest Democracy recall that our man
stood upon the platform of tell the truth"
and mo gifts received
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

ChUgwhistle, the popular aud gentlemsnly
baker of Sun-Up Corners, departed for the
great majority yesterday. We trust he has
gone to the land where baking is unknown"
Hon. julius ROCKWELL, who was appointed
United States Senator in place OF Mr.. Ever.
EFT, when the latter was made Secretary Of
State upon Mr.. Webster's death. in the fall
of 1852, is about retiring from the bench Of
the Superior Court Of Massachusetts, at the
ace of eighty
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15
THE sr. JOHN AFFAIR,

Go right along, gentlemen, with your at
tempts to convict Mr.. st. John of bribery"
Three or four Republicans are already into
the mess clear over their heads. It looks
now as if our old friend Dudley had some
thing to do with the 'dicker." The Chicago
Times of Wednesday contains Des Moines
Qowa) special, which says: y. S. Clsrkson,
of the Republican National Committee, has
at last broken his coy silence regarding his
attempt to buy off st. John last October.
He says through his connection with the
temperance effort he had come to view st.
John with suspicion. Finch he refers to as
an out-and-out Democrat, but he acquits
him of knowledge regarding what took place.
Early in October ClsIkson was sent to Ohio,
IN which State st. John was speak
ing at the time. At Cincin-
natl James F. Legste, of Kansas,
called on him, bearing letter from a
United States Senator presumably Mr..
Plumb.) Clarkson says Legste assumed to
speak for ST. John, narrsting q conversation
with the Ex-Governor recently held in
which ST. John deputed him to make terms
by which he could get off the track, and
naming $250,0O0 as the sum he ought to
have. AT the next interview Clarkson says
Lsgate admitted this was too much, and
dropped to SIS, 900. .Clarkson then conferred
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

WRITERS of communications to the Sen
finel are reminded that the writing on both
sides of a sheet renders their work unsvaila
ole. We are compelled not infrequently to
omit publication of articles which otherwise
we would cheerfully print, because of writ
ers disregardIng this injunction. Remem-
Der to write on only one side OF your paper
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

THE Sentinel is prepared to-day to furnish
= supplement to the State press, containing
Governor Gray inaugural address delivered
on yesterday, Governor Porter's last message,
and the full proceedings of the recent DEM
ooratic Editorial Convention. Price per
1000, $3.50; for 500 copies, 50.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

THE Dallas Herald recommends to the
Texas Legislature, just convened, that it
prove itself ''s beehive rather than de-
batting society,"" The advice may be appro-
priated by other Legislatures than that of
fha Lone Star State.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

tablishing the hospitals made IL the duty OF
the board to determine the extent of the in
creased provision reQuirsd between the lin
its 600 and 100. A careful and prolonged
invegIigatioa by the board of the NUMBER
and condition OF the insane in the State
led to determination to provide accommo-
dations for l, 100.
The census OF 1850 enumerated 2. $50 in
sane persons OF whom / 95 were males aud
1,s35 were females. OF idiots there were
4,725 of whom 27S9 were males and .93l
were females. The population Of Indiana
being. in 1850, l,97s, sol, the proportion OF
proper to the total was 1 20
$50. The board has every reason to con-
clude that this ratio has not since improved.
The Safe Hospital for the Insane has ac-
eommodations for 1,420 prtients, and the
Upinlen Of medical experts in the manage
ment of insane is, that no institution should
contain more than GO. a subtraction Of the
capacity OF the hospital at Indianapolis
from the total number given By the
census Of 1850, leaves ,, 10 insane persons
devoid of State care. A. the time
OF the passage of the act establishing addi-
tional hospitals 500 insane were kept IN the
pOor-houEes of the Stste--265 were subject
TO restraint, 1l6 kept in cells, s chained in
cells, 6 wearing ball and chain, and 50 would
not wear clothing and were habisusliy
naked.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

msrveled that so much had been accom-
plished in so short q time. The agents of
the railroads centering in Indiana have as
Sured Mr.. 0hsver that large crowds are to be
expected in February.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

WE can prove it by Governor st. John and
Che failure Of his sccussrs to produces evil
dence that the Republican remainder evince
The ruling passion strong in death" they
continue to lie.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-15

Our neighbor, the Journal, was all laugh
Ter on yesteTday-the kind of laughter pc
culiar to the hyena when it has just disln-
tered corpse. The Journal was whetting
its chops on the long-rotten carcass of the
Daha1lfnu