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Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

Christmas day! What recollections ol the past,-the dim, fading years that stretch out adown the long ago,-and in which the ceaseless joys of childhood days Ait hither and thither like the shad. ows of elin land, does the sound of this hallowed name bring back to memoryI Tie mind reaches out to grasp the ideal of the entombed years, and recoils at thu realization of the stern realities of the| present. In the days of long ago, when the little heart Auttered and beat with anxious expectation at the coming of .he natal day of our Redsemer, no joy was SO great as to sit in childish innocence and tell of the gifts that we received,-- the words of cheer.an kindness spoken, and the generous impulses of love and forebearance that filled the soul toward even the humbles, of Gods creatures. The memory of the happiness of those days should soften the heart of to-day. The knowledge of having enough and to spare, should excite within us desire to lessen the burdens and cares of our less fortunate fellow-men, by acts of kindness which cost Us but little, and which, perhaps, in after years may re. turn as blessing to gladden. the path way of age and in6rmity. Remember the poor.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

THE Tucson Tines is somewhat face tious in its remarks in reference to the EPITApH's special concerning the inter view between Gov. Zulick and Gen Sheridan. The Times pilfered the spec ial from the columns of the EPIrAPH without giving due credit, and now with an innocen, air that would be laughable were it not for the known fact that it is not sincere in what it says, alludes to the affair as question between the Journal. Miner and the EPITAPH. The Times bit nobly and now nurses its wrath and chagrin behind the cloak of an innocent spectator of the fray.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 24.-The New York correspondent of the Evening Journal telegraphs as follows to that paper this afternoon:
 "The death of Mir. William H. Wander bilt and the amount and disposition of his estate still continue to be subjects of conversation among the capitalists of the city who knew him intimately. One of these gentlemen to-day astounded me with the statenient that MT. Vanderbilts wealth had been underestimated instead of overestimated by the public, and that at the time of his death he was worth nearer S4oo,ooo,ooo than s2oo.ooo,ooo. Why sad this gentleman, 'Mr. Van. derbilt owned all of the Harlem road, which is worth at least S2s,ooo,ooo, and the road from Spuyten Duyvil to New York city, which number of years ago was leased to and is now used by the New York Central aud Hudson river, and is worth more than SIoooo,ooo He owned four-ffths of the Wagner Sleeping Car company, worth Ss,ooo,ooo or S,ooo,ooo.
 "'He virtually owned the two upper bridges at Albany, the income from which must capitalize the bridges at over SI,ooo,ooo each. He owned two, thirds of the cantilever bridge at Niagara Falls and five bridges across the Mississippi, each of which is worth for its income over SI,ooo,ooo. Besides all these he owns the freight transfers on the Hudson river. out of which John H. Starin made a colossal fortune several years ago. He was also largely interested in Atlantic steamship lines-a fact not generally known to the public.
 "'Why, the old Commodore when he died left about $soo, 900, although the public generally estimated his wealth at only $So,ooo,ooo. Cornelius Wander. bilt's will was so drawn that an examina. tion of it would give no idea of the actual extent of his possessions, and William H. Vanderbilt's will was drawn in the same manner"
 "I spoke this morning with one of the younger Vanderbilt's on the subject, but he was unwilling to say anything on the matter. The sons all feel deeply the loss of their father, and are devoting them- selves to the closing, up of his estate. The reports that they have already be. gun operating on Wall street are wholly unfounded."
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

THE Albuquerque Journal, of Decem Der 23d, contains an article rehectini upou the character and intelligence tn, people of Tombstone. For puerile maud ling and asinine gibberish its equal Il rarely met with. It is the idle and sense less vaporings of an idiot, coupled witt the reasoning of blackguard. The EPITAPH recognizes the ear-marks O the Journals hired man, whose proverbia affinity for unrecti6ed corn juice, is SC we'll known. While indulging Tn pyro tecnic of generalities, he appears to lose sight of the fact that he is guilty of per petrating vile islander upon an intelli. gent community.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

Tomorrow is Christmas, and the Knights of Pythias are preparing for a grand ball on Christmas night.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

GOVERNOR ZULIcK's proclamation, which appears in another column of the EPITAPH, seems to be entirely uncalled for. It was doubtless prompted by the idle vaporings of one or two irresponsible newspapers published in the southern portion of the territory. Incendiary screeds have from time to time appeared in some of our contemporaries, but no article in the least degree inAammatory has been given the responsibility of pub- lication in any journal of responsibility and standing. Had the governor been an old resident of the territory, he would doubtless have realized the utter insig- ni6cance of the source from which the incendiary and sensational articles re. ferred toi in his proclamation have em. anated. In the several communities where they were published their only effect was to create smile of derision. Every well.informed man in southern , Arizona knows that the danger which the proclamation seeks to guard against is wholly imaginary, There is not even a remote probability of a general uprising and an advance upon San Carlos. Our people have suffered long and grievious. ly from Apache Indians, but they have not reached nor will they reach, the pitch of desperation contemplated in Governor Zulicks proclamation. While the proclamation is without substantial foundation, it may yet be productive of good results for Arizona. It may direct the attention of the general government in this direction and induce a more thorough investigation of the situation than has yet been made by the author,- ties at Washington. Should this happily be its effect--should an exhaustive ex. animation be entered into and the true facts be revealed to the general govern ment-there can be no doubt that meas. ures would then be inaugurated which would afford speedy and enduring re. lief for our people.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25
J. o. DUNBAR. Editor & Prop.
CITY Aao couaTY OFFICIAL PAPER

THE followers of Ireland's champion, Charles Parnell, are jubilant at their prospects of having home rule for Erin. Years of strife and bloodshed failed to accomplish the result so quickly ob} tained by the ballot.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

President Cleveland has pardoned Bishop Udall, of St. Johns, Arizona. Udall was convicted of perjury before Judge Howard. and sentenced to three years Imprisonment in the Detroit house of correction. At the time of UdalPs conviction the Journal took occasion to say that it thought his sentence was un- just. Being a prominent Mormon, preju. dice was strong against him, and the findings of the court seemed severe in view of all the facts elicited at the trial. Bishop Udall is now on his way to his home in Arizona.-Albuquerque Journal.
 A vacation has been accorded the scholars of the public school during the present week. The closing exercises, which consisted of recitations, compost tions, songs and the accustomed drill in calisthenics, were gone through with in manner that reflected great credit on both.teacher and pupil. The presenta- tien of a handsome volume of poems, the works of Jean Ingelow, to Miss Hart by Miss Cora Goodrich, on behalf of the scholars, was pleasant feature of the occasion. Space will not admit of more extended report of the exercises. The EPITApH cannot permit, however, the opportunity to pass with. out saying good word for our public school, and the efficient manner in which it is conducted.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

Thomas Ewing and Frank Abbott, who left Tombstone the latter part of November for Sonora to purchase a band of horses, are expected to arrive in town to-day.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25
A Card of Thanks.

In behalf of the Catholic church, wish to thank those who SO generously contributed to the success of our late social. The committee of arrangements were especially jealous, and it was largely to their well directed efforts that so great a degree of success attained. The public generally, however, are justly entitled to the greatest need of praise for their cordial support of so worthy an object. Therefore, in behalf of the church, the p nple of Tombstone will please accept ths: heartfelt thanks of
 FATHER DOLCE.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

Our good looking friend who is the happy posseser of numerous hat bands of very suggestive character, it is whispered, will soon sacrifice himself on hymeniaps altar.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

Miss Cora Goodrich, in her presenta- tion address yesterday, showed marvel ous powers of eloquence, which both astonished and captivated her hearers.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

A man appeared on the streets of Den yer recently driving spanking team of fully developed elks worth SI,soo and
 capable of travelling I9o miles day. The children thought Santa Claus had come to town. s4ssrN ,-..s.s
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

Colonel William Herring and Judge Street made quite lengthy speeches to the scholars of the public school yester- day, which was we'll received by our fu- ture statesmen.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

Pat Holland, an attache of the EPI- TAPH, is the possessor of the finest bridle ever seen in Tombstone. It is made wholly ofred, white, blue and black horse hair, with elegant tasse.s of the same material, and is certainly one of the most perfect and ingenious pieces of workmanship that can be imagined. The br,dle was made in Carson City and took the prize at the fair short time ago. The bridle is valued at S4s, but Pat says that his best girl and his favoriie mustang will sport the whole concern in the sweet by-and-by.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

THE sudden demise of Vanderbilt, has caused panic in Well street. Western union stocks are selling far below former prices.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1885-12-25

The EPITAPH wishes its readers a happy, happy Christmas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
rhe Mineral Point Band.

The cornet band of this city
which from a good organization and
frequent practicing has earned for
itself an enviable reputation, will be
materially improved the coming
season. New and difficult music
has been mastered, and the rendi-
ton of the old pieces improved. The
membership increased by the addi-
ton of Jos. Bray, formerly a cornet
player in the Linden band; while
Fred Ansley, the side drummer, is
becoming proficient in blowing the
Eb. horn, and Philip Weidenfeller
and Henry Schiller are taking les
sons under Robt. Sharp and James
Remfrey respectively, with view Of
becoming members of the band, and
are making good progress, the latter
having, the past week, purchased an
elegant $50 silver plated BIB eornet.
The members of the band work to-
gether for improvement, and are
bound to meet with success as
pnuciniapc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
Mr.. Goodenough, representative Of

Mr.. Goodenough, representative Of
the Harden Star Hand Grenade
Fire Extinguisher Co., of Chicago,
paid the city a visit last Saturday,
and before the Mayor, members of
common council. and business men
gave a test of the Star Hand
Grenade. A structure II feet high,
| 6 feet wide, and three feet deep,
built of dry pine and saturated with
II gallons of pine tar, q gallons of
benzine and kerosene oil, was ignited
and allowed to burn iercely for
some time, the flames shooting up
at least 80 feet high; when two Of
these Grenades were thrown against
the burning structure, and complete
| ly extinguished the fire. The COM
mon council has adopted them for
the public and school buildings. j..
Hanscom & Co., are the duly author
lied agents for the company at this
place.
Sam. J. Wright, chairman of the
democratic city committee, with
whom practicle joking is the ruling
passion, has hit upon a new plan Of
tormenting government officials be-
longing to the republican household
! of faith. AS soon as Cleveland was
inaugurated he forthwith called up
on postmaster P. Allen, Jr., and
John w. Bennett, deputy revenue
collector, and informed them that
the democratic city committee had
decided to assess them five per cent.
of their respective salaries, to defray
expenses likely to be incurred in the
coming spring elections; and that he
would expect the money fortheom-
ing. Sam claims that he is infiicting
no hardship upon the aforesaid Off
Gals as he only requires them to
pay the money over to him instead
of paying it to the other party as
heretofore.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
BUSINESS NOTICES.

John Horn pays cash for eggs.
Oranges Is cts. per dozen, at c. E.
Gales.
Pickles in bulk, at Spratler's.
Ask for S. B. Wilkins Hosiery. 80
YOUNG MEN buy your spring
shoes at J. Penhallegon & Sons.
The Boss Scot tea, at the Nimble
Nickel Store. VIM. TEAsDALE.
Next to leather for wear, buy S.
B. Wilkins Cos. Rockford sox. 80
Mems Shoes from $1.25 to 500,
at J. Penhallegon & Sons.
A fine line of cloths for spring
suits just received, by Dresser. the
tailor
Keep Kool in S. B. Wilkins Kot-
ton Hosiery, kost least, wear best. 80
Dresen, the tailor, can show some
excellent cloths for sprin. its.
Best to wear, Best to wash, S. B.
Wilkins Rockford sox and hose. 80
Try California evaporated pared
peaches, at ]. A. Spratler's.
Go to James G. Remfrey's wagon
shop to have good work done. 24m6
If you want good SOC uncolored
Japan Tea call at J. A. Spratler's.
If you want green apples or fruit
of any kind 60 to Gales.
Remember J. A. Spratler pays the
highest market price for butter and
eggs.
Farmers, go to Downs & Wearne's
to get machinery repaired. Charges
reasonable.
The celebrated Tycoon Tea at
Spr alters, from % to 20 cents per
pound.
All kinds of castings, including
thimble skeins, at the foundry oil
Downs & Wearne.
Remember that J. A. Spratler
keeps nothing but pure goods, which
he sells cheap as the cheapest.
The celebrated JEFFERSON Boots
and Shoes, at 10 per cent less than
regular prices, at J. P. & Sons. 30tf
Try some of that roasted coffee at
c. E. Gales. Also a fine lot OF
dried fruit.
Farmers, Brewer & Penhallegon
pays cash for your produce, buy
your groceries of them. 80
All kinds of repairing. ETC.. done
at James G. RemfreY's wagon shop.
Try a box of New Era Baking
Powder, at J. A. Spratler's. A
carving knife and fork with every
box.
Brewer & Penhallegon are having
a big demand for their SCOT uncol-
ored tea. $1,000 forfeited if no.
pure. SO
Save money by getting your
buggies painted now. while you are
not using them. Weidenfeller &
Son make specially of this kind
of work. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
LOCAL ITEMS.

Read f. II. James advertisement
Of carriage trimming.
No state has secured more premi-
ums ut New Orleans than Wiscon-
sin.
The Lone Rock Star has made its
appearance. 1t is a five column
quarto.
Two confidence men have been
operating near GAINESVILLE. They
got 500 from one man.
The Lancaster Teller is after Dr.
Fishblatt again and the way that
paper goes for him is not slow.
A prohibition county judicial
convention has been called to meet
in Dodgeville on Tuesday, March II,
Judge Downs has been renomi-
mated az the republican candidate
for county judge of Richland county.
The county superintendent OF
schools gives notice of teachers ex-
aminations for the spring series OF
1885.
The Southern Wisconsin beekeep-
ers association met at GAINESVILLE, last
week and elected officers for the en-
suing year.
The Wisconsin Editorial associa-
ton meets at Appleton next sum-
mer and will take an excursion to
Lake Superior.
Attention is called to the profes.
sional card of J. P. Parmley, NJ. D.,
homeopathic physician and sur
geon, of Mitflin.
A Lancaster man is greatly puz
zled in trying to find out the i'm.
portant difference between Christ.
ian Endeavor" and Progressive
Euchre."
1t is stated that the main route Of
the Chicago, Freeport & st. Pau
railroad has been settled upon, and
that the road will be built during
the coming year.
J. C. Mckee, treasurer of the town
of Waldwick, made his return tc
the county on Wednesday. The
amount of delinquent taxes for his
town is only 5000.
Sixteen hundred creameries are
being run all the year round in the
northern states, and the number is
rapidly increasing, Mineral Point
ought to have creamery.
The Tribune last week returns
thanks for fruit received from tn,
nuptial vines of a newly married
couple. Say Ben, what is it? Hea
vensl Nothing wrong we hope.
The president of the dairymen's
association reports the number Of
cows in Wisconsin at 100000. The
cheese product 100000 pounds
butter, $1,000; value, S20,000,0O0.
The Republican and Observer o
last week contained an admirabl,
address which was read at the Rich
land county farmers convention b,
Mrs. o. f. Black of Richland Cen
ter.
At recent meeting of the execu
tive committee Of the Grant count,
agricultural society, it was decidet
to hold the next annual fair on tn,
sd, Oath, and 18th days OF Sep
TENDER, 1885.
The Good Templars will hold {
sociable at their hall on Frida,
evening, March %. The exercise.
will consist of speaking, vocal ant
instrumental music, etc. Coffee, te
and cake will be served. A goo
time is expected and everybody in
/ vited.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
An Endorsement.

Mineral Point, Wis, March Sd,
1SS5.-Prof StraSsman, the optician,
stopping for short time at United
States States hote', hiss furnished
me with two sets of brilliant spec
tacles. Which suit me admirably,
and l consider them the finest and
clearest glasses I ever saw through.
The Professor is endorsed by many
eminent physicians of my acquaint-
ance in this state, with whom | join
in recommending him to the public
who seek relief for their eyes.
DR.. w. EASTMAN.
OTHER MINERAL POINT PERSONS USING
NY GLASSES.
Messrs. Gundry, Gray, Deller,
Sylvester, Gilman, Teasdale, Terry,
Priestley, Pulford, Mrs. Jacko, Mrs.
Owen, Mrs. Cox.
Saml. Jenkins, Ed. Devlin, Mrs.
B. c. Bennett, Mrs. JAS. Brewer, Mr..
Matthew Bennett, James Hutchinson,
and many others.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
No Smiling Allowed.

Bantering the postmaster about
his removal from office has been the
chief pastime of local wags through
out the country for sometime past;
but has been INDUCED in to an in
creased extent since the Inaugural
ton of Cleveland. 1t appears,
however, that every town is not
blessed with such an even tempered,
long suffering P. NJ. as the one who
represents the lost cause at Min
eral Point; as witnesseth the follow
ing from the Marshall correspondence
of The Sun Prairie Countryman:
"our village post-offiee has of late been the
main topic of conversation in local circles. 1t
seems strange that people cannot call for their
mail without being aifronted-as is alleged-by
the official in charge. If such be the case, we
ask for a change, and demand il. We want an
Office that the public may smile in if it chooses
without having the P. NJ. complain that the
smiler is smiling at him."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
A Mean old General Routed.

Old General Debility" has been
put to flight in Arkansas, with
happy results. From Brinkley,
from Webb City, and from Walnut
Ridge, Messrs. P. R. Anderson, E.
M. Taylor and F. S. Pinchbeck
respectfully, write that they were all
afflicted with general debility and
received solid benefit from Browns
Iron Bitters. This is pleasant to
know, not only for Arkansas people,
but for all sections of the country
where General Debility has counted
victims by the thousand. For sale
everywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
Teachers Spring Vacation Excursion
to New Orleans.

The Illinois Central Railroad will
run a Teachers Spring Vacation
Excursion to New Orleans, leaving
Warren at S:45 a. M, March, 51st
1885.
Fare for the round trip, only Ss2.65. Return
tickets good for 40 days. Price per double berth
in sleeping car to New Orleans Sc. Application
for berths must be made to the undersigned at
Manchester, Iowa, not later than March 25th.
Hon. Alex. P. Stewart, President of the Miss
issippi University, at Oxford, has invited this
excursion to visit their Institution en- route, and
the invitation has been accepted. Other detours
will be made from New Orleans. The exposi.
ton surpasses anything of the kind ever before
attempted. The weather at New Orleans will
be delightful, and every teacher in the land
accompanied by their friends, should not fail to
take advantage of this excurion. Price of furn-
ished rooms at New Orleans, will not exceed
ST 90 per day, and meals from 25 to so cents each
Write the undersigned at once for circulars. II
you have only one weeks vacation, ask the
school board to make it two. From $50 to 500
will cover the expenses of the entire trip. Ever
body go. ]. F. MERRY, Gen. W. Pass. Ag't.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
An Answer Wanted,

Can any one bring US a case of
Kidney or Liver Complaint that
Electric Bitters will not speedily
cure? We say they can not, as
thousands of cases already perman-
emily cured and who are daily reco-
mending Electric Bitters, will prove.
Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Weak
Back, or any urinary complaint
quickly cured. They purify the
blood, regulate the bowels, and act
directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale at SOC.
a bottle by c. r. Moffett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
BuckIen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for
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 25 cents per box. For sale by
G. Z. MOffett. owl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

J. P. Hawkins and S. I. Osborne
have formed a partnership for the
sale of Pianos and Organs. They
have opened out a Music Room in
the brick building next to the Mar
BILE shop, and have number OF
very fine instruments on hand
Give them call. 17tf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
Denfifion.
That excellent publication, Halls
Journal of Health Savs

The dangerous period with children is during
teething from six to thirty months. 1nhamed
geston, disordered stomach or commissions. A
little foreknowledge at such times has saved
many a child's life. In case Of commissions, the
cold water and the entire body washed in a hot
bath. At the same time with q sharp pocket
knife, lance the swollen gum, The attendant
feyerishness and irritablity should be allayed
by soothing aperient medicine We know Of
nothing better than Castoria, q well authentica-
ted prescription, the formula Of which is widely
published. Give the child plenty of air. plenty
Of exercise and pleanty of water.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
New Goods at Chicago Prices.

We are now prepared to furnish
our customers with a finer selection
of goods than has ever been shown
in Mineral Point.
Watches and Clocks
q specially at prices never before
equaled in this vicinity.
We also make q specially of fine
watch repairing. All work warranted
satisfactory or money refunded.
E. NJ. CHURCH & Co.
Successors to Cook & Sullivan.