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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
An E,aTtuuake Era,

The Pacific Ocean is evidently in pro-
cess of reconstruction. New islands are
making their appearance, showing that
the myriads of choral insects are still
hard at work laying the foundations for
future continents. The earthquakes and
volcanoes were never so active as in that
part of the world recently. Last year
Java and the adjacent islands were the
scene of one of the most frightful vol
canic eruptions witnessed by man since
the beginning of recorded history. At
last accounts New Zealand was exper-
fencing an out break of volcanic fury
which terrified its inhabitants. 1t Is eyi-
dent that there are serious disturbances
Just inside of the earth. and the suspicion
prevails among scientists that these throes
of nature presede the birth of new islands,
If not great continents. The red sunsets,
which were noticed after the kalakua ex-
plosion of last year may make their ap-
pesrance again this year if the theory is
correct that they were due to the expul-
sion of fine reddish dust out of the mouths
of the inter-oceanic yolcsnoes.-Demor.
est's Monthly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
FOREIGN.

BISMARCK has been rushing the manu-
facture Of repeating rifles. He can arm
the 100000 men of the next mobiliza-
tion, with a surplus of men besides.
The Paris Soir says it is probable that
Baron Morenheim, the present Russian
ambassador to France, will succeed NJ. de
Giers as Russian minister of foreign af
fairs, the Car being dissatisfied with the
course of NJ. de Giers in the Bulgarian af
fair.
AN interesting feature of the late
French military maneuvers was the ex-
pertinent of balloon surveying. Survey
ors recOnnoitre III n captive balloon that
il connected with the initiation apparatus
carried in n cart below mt Il gallop.
For their services i'll connection with
the jubilee exhibition at the Academy of
Arts, Emperor William has conferred the
gold medal of art upon Messrs. Millais,
Herkomer, and Ouless, and the small
gold medal on Sir John Gilbert, George
Richmond, Thorncraft, and Andrew
Reed.
BULGARIA is to purchase for 100000
the property in that country owned by
Prince Alexander, reaching half that sum
to hquidate the Princes indebtness to
the national bank. A Vienna dispatch to
The London Times asserts that Russia
Germany, and Austria will take common
action in regard to the vacant throne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24

CHICAGO, Sept. 2O.-When the employ
es went to open the place TO commence
the weeks businss this morning it wa
found that the four story importers
warehouse of j. Wallace, Wakem d. Co ,
situated near the North Clark Street
crossing of the Northwestern railway track
had collapsed. The building was heavily
stored with miscellaneous merchandise.
The upper floor was the first to yield,
followed by the third, which carried each
succeeding floor with it. The interior of
the building is a total wreck.
This afternoon the outer walls began TO
crumble, that on the north side was the
first to fall. The building, which was
erected on the site of the old Continental
warehouse destroyed by fire cost over
$4,000. The contents valued at over
100000 consisted principally of tea, cof'
fee and sugar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
The Dangers of kissing

A writer in the Toronto Globe says:
If I was a woman, and could see the
faults of my fellows as well as the average
observant man can. would form society
for the abolition Of kissing 1t must come
to that anyway within the next ten years.
All that keeps It alive Is its quality as a
foil for the genuine article" so d very
worldly and bright little woman told me
in a burst of frankness not long since.
Said she: If woman didn't kiss so auto
maticslly and insincerely they vouldn't t
know what the beauty of the real kiss was. .
And / guess she was right. Apemantas,
my old friend of medical procIivities and
cynical instints. growied when asked him
what he thought of 1t. and said: aAn ele-
CANT disseminator of disease. Fever Is
spread by it: SO are lung troubles, and
such physical scythes as diphteria and
other contagious diseases. would abolish
kissing. ana thus save one tenth of per
cent. of human lives every year-n life
saving is the end and aim of science,
which you know doubt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
WASHINGTON.

THE acting secretary of the treasury
has made another call for S15,oOo,OOO in
, per cent. bonds. and also offers to pay
par and interest for all securities of that
class presented at the department.
COMMISSIONER ATKINS states that since
the removal of Agent McGilllouddy at
Pine Ridge it has been clearly shown that
the number of Indians at that point is
2,24l less than were reported as drawing
supplies.
THE conscience fund of the federal
treasury has been increased by contri-
button of S667 from New York, the
amount of an error recently discov-
cred in the payment of internal revenue
tax.
FoR some time complaints have been
coming from the West and Northwest
relatives to the misleading signs on land
attorney Offices intimating that such at
torneys have some connection with the
United States Land Office. The Land
Bureau to-day issued circular directing
Registers and Receivers to forbid the
hanging out of such misleading signs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
GENERAL NOTES.

EN GOVERNOR FOSTER, of Ohio. is presi-
dent Of a company recently organized to
convey natural gas from Findlay to Tole-
do, distance of 45 miles. The plant will
cost 81 ,25O,0O0.
SUNDAY afternoon two thousand visit
ing knights had arrived in st. Louis to
attend the twenty third triennial conclave
and the town assumed quite city as
pect. The streets and buildings have
been decorated in most artistic man
neF.
LUCIUs FAIRCHTLD, of Wisconsin. com
mander-in- chief of the Grand Army, is
engaged at Charleston Investigating the
necessities of the people, to dete rmine
upon the proprity of an appeal to the
Grand Army for assistance.
AGENrs of the Illinois Central Road
are reported to be purchasing right of
way and property for depot purposes at
Milwaukee. Rumors prevail that the
ward through Madison, and will also CON
struct branch between the latter city
and Milwaukee.
Ar the convention of the American Ag,,
ricultural and Dairy association at Phil
adelphia the members characterized the
passage of the oleomargarine bill as the
greatest victory ever won for the farm
ers. The protection of American indus
tries was demanded President Cleve-
land regretted that he could not be pres
ent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
MORE FRAUD REVEALED.
A Halt Ordered in the Use of Deeeptiye
Signs by Tricky Land Agents.
The Commissions of Number of Land
Office AppointeeS Withdrawn.
AFTER THE RASCALS.
Tricky Land Agents and Attorneys Who Use
Deceptive Signs.

Tricky Land Agents and Attorneys Who Use
Deceptive Signs.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 20.-The following
circular letter addressed to registers and
receivers of United States land offices
was issued to-day by S. NJ. Stockslager,
acting commissioner of the general land
office:
1t has come to the knowledge of this
office that in many towns in which United
States land offices are located and in
other pslaces certain land agents and
attorney adopt business signs of char
acter to represent their offices as
government offices, as for example the
sign may have the words u. S. Land Of
tice' IN bold letters of a size to be read
lily seen at distance, adding in very
small letters the words, business done
here" or papers drawn here" and that
the effect and apparent purpose of
such signs is to mislead and de
celve the public, particularly settlers
and applicants who are uniformed,
and who often enter these offices, having
their papers made out, pay fees and
leave their entry money, fully believing
that they have been transacting business
with authorized government officers.
You are authorized to notify
all agents and attorneys IN your
district using deceptive or mis-
leading signs or advertisements of any
character, that the use of the same must
be forthwith discontinued and you will
report all such agents or attorneys to
this office, with the facts i'll each case, in
order that proper steps may be taken to
prohibit them from practice before the
land department and local land offices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24


An English cook writes on this subject:
1t is not good policy to purchase coffee
ready ground, but if it must be done the
supplies should be small and frequent
Anyone may test the purity of ground
coffee by shaking a little over tumbler
of clear, bright, cold water, and leaving
it for an hour or so. Pure coffee com
municates its color to water slowly, and
when the color has been impaired the in
fusion is still bright and clear, and the
color is never deep. But chicory and
other adulterants quickly produce an
Opaque and dark infusion. The differ
ence is so striking that for ordinary pur-
poses better rest is not required. To
place good coffee on the table daily is a
simple and inexpensive business, but it
can not be done at penny a cup, as
some folks are in haste to aver. At for
12d. to pod. per pound good coffee in
berry is always obtainable, and 16 pence
may at the present time be consid-
cred fair family price. 1t
is best to roast and grind as
wanted, but the grinding is the one i'm
portant point, because ground coffee
quickly parts with it aroma, and there is
great charm in having it made immedi-
ately from the mill. In some houses the
trouble of grinding is thought much of,
but, as matter of fact, it is almost moth
ing, and mill costing only a few shill
lngs will last a lifetime. Coffee should
never be boiled; it should be made with
soft water at boiling heat, but if hard wa
ter must be used it should not be made to
boil until wanted, for boiling augments
its hardness.
A common tall coffee-pot will make as
good coffee as any patented invention,
but ca fetiere is a convenient thing, as
it produces bright coffee in a few min
utes, and thus enables US to Sc
cure a maximum of the aroma
and dispense with the use
of any rubbish called "fnings" Every
one to his taste we will say, but as care
less people make the coffee too strong
one day, and too weak the next the
ground coffee and the boiling water
should be both measured, and it will al
ways take as much as four cups of water
to make three cups of coffee. For the
breakfast table the addition of about
one eigth of chicory is an improvement,
but for the dinner table coffee should be
made without chicory, because it dulls
the flavor of the genuine article. Two
points in coffee making deter people
from using 1.-THE trouble of grinding
and the boiling of the milk. The grind
ing, however, must be done, and it is
really nothing, but the boiling of the
milk can be advantageously evaded by
using Swiss milk, which harmonizes
perfectly, and by many well trained pal
ties is preferred to fresh milk heated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
COMMISSIONS WITHDRAWN.

They Failed to File Their Official Bonds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-The following
named appointees of the general land of
fee have up to this time neglected to file
their official bonds. The commissions
are therefore withheld:
Geo. W. Julian. surveyor-general New
Mexico.
B. I. Tedbettcr, surveyor-general of
Louisiana.
Registers of land offices:
S. c. Williams, Del Norte, Colorado.
S. c. Tucker, GAINESVILLE, Florida.
S. P. Hart. McCook, Nebraska.
j. B. Kinley, Iveson, Arizona.
A. Geaner, Miles City, Montana.
d. Webb, Salt Lake City, Utah.
c. F. NJ. Niles, Garden City, Kansas
II. r. Hinrat, La Grange, Oregon.
' w. E. Copeland, Carson City, Nevada
VIM. Fixed, Detroit, Michigan.
c. II. Warner, Wallawalla, Wash. Ter.
j. r. Deemer, Leadville, California.
Receivers of public moneys:
L. L. Crawford, Gainesville, Florida.
Jacob Steinmetz, McCook, Nebraska.
j. W. Smith, Tucson, Arizona.
A. Hail. Miles city, Montana.
James Browne, Lasvegas, New Mexico.
William B. Mcclure, Cour D'Alene,
Idaho.
B. NJ. Thomson, East Sag inaw, Michi-
gan.
Allen Wood, Susanville, California.
5. c. Clouer, Valentine, Nebraska.
l.. A. Aune, Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
l.. b. Boyd, Bayfield,, Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
1.-THE DEMOLISHED CITY.
SerthiuS Quiet and Reassuring.

SNerythinS Quiet and .ReaSSuring.
CHARLESTON, 5. c., Sept. so.-The con
diuon OF Summerville for the past three
days IN regard 70 earthquake disturbance
eS has been very reassuring, and people
are strongly impressed with the belief
that the annoying tremors and detoua.
aonS are about to cease. On Saturday
last the whole day passed without even as
much as detonatiop. There were only
Two scarcely audible explosions Saturday.
night separated by an interval of two
hours. On Sunday about . O'Clock Il. m.
there was plainly audible an explosion
which was, however, unaccompanied by
the usual trembling of the earth. At 10
o'clock Sunday night there was trsmor
which, As people have become sccustom-
ed to such manifestations caused little
comment. At , o'clock this morning
there was another slight shock of the
same character. The detonations and
tremors are now at very long intervals,
and are UNDECIDED except by the most
tlmld. The situation in Charleston is
brighter and more cheering, fact which
Is largely due to the favorable weather
and escape from threateued West India
hurricane. The death list from the effect
of exposure is ~, as against - the pre-
NlOVS week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24

NEw loEN Sept. 20. Nearly five thous-
and people crowded into Cooper hall
tonight to hear the prominent socislistic
leaders, d. Ayeling, Mrs. Aveling and
Herr Liebkniet, who will eNpound their
doctrines for the first time in this country.
Sixty policemen were IN the hall To main
tain order. Herr Wilhelm Liebkniet, of
the German rcichstag, and German So
cialist leader, was the first speaker.
He spoke for over an hour, giving
in detail his socialistic theories,
rePudiated all anarchical sentiments but
ADDED that he had carefully followed the
course of the trial of tho Chicago an
archists and was convinced that they
were innocent of the crimes charged
against them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24

Threatens every man, woman or child living in a
region of country where fever and ague is pre-
valeut, since the germs of malarial disease are
inhaled from the air and are swallowed from the
water of such a region. Medicinal safeguard
is absolutely necessary to nullify this danger. AS
a means OF fortifying and acclimating the system
TO be able TO resist the malarial poison, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is incomparably the best
and the most popular Irregularities of the
stomach, liver and bowels encourage malaria
but these are speedily rectified by the Bitters
The functions OF digestion and secretion are as
sisted by its use, and a vigorous as well as regu
lar condition of the system prompted by it. Con-
sttution and physique are thus defended
against the inroads of malaria by this matchless
preventive, which IS also certain and thorough
remedy in the worst cases Of intermittent and
remittent fevers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
Two Brave Boys.
All the Year RJund.

Two bright little boys of Barlow, on
the sound, have won for themselves the
deserved commendatiOn of their young
and old friends by display of courage
and intelligence. The whole village does
nothing but talk about the heroism of
the youngsters who last Sunday say ed
their father from drowning.
The boys are named Walter and
are respectively 10 and twelve years of
age, The family havd lived in a neat
cottage near the waters edge since last
year, and the boys have this summer
learned to swim. Walter the younger,
is smart lad, but in appearance is not
more than 6. Sunday Mr.. Rahtjens went
down to the beach for bath. He took
the boys with him, and together they di-
vested themselves of their clothing, leav-
ing it in a boat, which they had hauled off
some distance from land. George took
the first header, and then slowly swan
ashore.
Mr.. Rahtjens jumped from the boat
but had no sooner struck the water than
he was seized with cramp and sank. AT
ter what seemed an interminable period
he rose to the surface. For some reason
he was unable to shout. A second time
he went down and then came up, and he
called for help.
The natural impulse of small boy
would he to run for help. Not so with
the lO-year old son. Into the water he
plunged without a moments hesitation.
He swan to his father, who was once
more sinking.
Catching him under the chin with one
hand, the little hero put the other around
the exhausted mans neck and kicked
with his feet to keep them atioat. Not
far behind them was his brother George,
who struck out from the shore at the first
cry of distress. George took hold of the
father'r arm.
Mr.. Ruhtjens said he had to exert all
his will power to refrain from clutching
the boys and dragging them down to their
death.
Not word was spoken.
Valiant little Walter, with tears cours
ing down his cheeks, did his utmost to
keep his fathers head above the water,
while the elder son, George, with teeth
hard set, struggled vigorously to tow him
ashore.
Mrs. Rahtiens was tending the baby in
the parlor when she heard the cry from
her husband. Leaving the baby on the
floor, she ran to the shore, and stood
wringing her hands, terrified beyond
speech. Five minutes dragged their slow
length along before the boys reached
land with their burden. little family
thanksgiving took place right then and
there. The young life-savers have borne
their honors lightly. They seem to
think their deed the most natural one in
the would.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
Grand Master Withers Sick.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2o.-Grand Master
Withers, who arrived yesterday, with the
California delegation, is quite i'll. When
he left China SIX weeks ago, he was in
bad health, and nothing could DE done
on shipboard to relieve him. He has
been almost constantly travelling for six
weeks and Is very much exhausted He
vas refused to all visitors to-day. His
meals were served TO him in bed and he
did not rise until late hour. harboring
his strength for to-morrows parade. IN
which he is very anxious to take part.
Deputy Grand Master Roomly, of New
York, arrived this morning. accompanied
by Grand Treasurer Simons- The latter
Is also unvell. but viii no doubt be able
to attend to business
THE FOLLOWING CoMMAsDEEIEs
are among those which have arrived:
Aurora Illinois.
Pilgrim No. IL, Harrisburg, Pennsyl-
yania
ST. Johns. No. 4, Philadelphia- Pennsyl-
vania.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
Blaine and ;hc Census.
Chicago Times


In reply to Mr.. Elaine's statement that
under protection tariff Maine has
trebled in wealth. the Pittsburgh Post
quotes the last United States census on
him, and shows that the increase has been
less than 20 per cent. i'll twenty years,
mostly ON real estate, the assessed value
of which in 1860 was SS6,7t7,7i6 and in
1850 Sl73,S56,242. The personal prop
erty decreased, being S67 ,662, ,672 in 1860
and only sos 3l22,474 in 1850. The Post
says. In manufactures Maine is also
falling behind. In 1850 il had 4,+Sl
factories IN the state and IN
1870 it had $3.50. 1t paid out in wages
S15,6oo,000 in 1880, against Sl3,2So,0O0
in 1870, and the value of products was SO
100000 in 1870 to S79,s29,0oO in 1880.
Wages decreased and the value of work
increases, While Maine is stationary or
falling behind in population, agriculture,
and manufactures, illiteracy is on the in
crease. IL had $4,000 inhabitants in 1870
over 10 years of age unable to read and
$4,000 in 1880. II had 10000 in 1870 un-
able to write and 22oo0 in 1880" The
United States census is not very good
republican politics.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24

contributed 10 the attainment of that standard
of that exalted exceleacewhich has won for us
the respect and appreciation Of fore gn powers
and pOteatatss.
In the days OF our nstioual peril, when liberty
hung by slender thread over the open grave of
disuniOn and disruption the democracy of
w sconsin lent her pro rats share of strong man
hood and undauuted courage, OF calm judgn. ent
and loyal patriotism to srengthen the bonds of
the union and suppress arsbellion lamented by
US i'll common with our political adverSarieS.
The same elements OF supeior character we com
mand to-day, and while uIpn our party banners
are emblaZoned he mares of Woodward and
Winans, Villas and Bragg. Of Jonas and jenkins
We know full well that ifeither were placed in
the chair of the state executive the laws will De
indicated and insurrectioI aud riot suppre Ssed.
This is proud day for ne democracy OF Wis
conSin, assembled here in the effulgent light of
party success. We marshal our hosts for action,
and again prepare to BATH for the principles we
hold most dear. From the depths of your pro-
found wisdom, from the res surces of your I'M
preJudiced Judgment. choose our leaders from
the ranks, and We will mach in solid column to
Il glorious victory at tbs rpllS
On motion, recess was taken until
2:30 p. IN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-Arrsngements
are being made at the Treasury depart
meat for the early distribution of the
new silver certificates which are now be-
ing printed as rapidly as possible. The
design for the five dollar silver certih-
Gates was approved by acting secretary
Fairchild, to-day. The portraits of Gen.
Grant and Mr.. Cilden were .susgested
as proper vignettes for this note and de-
signs with those two vignettes were sub
mltted. The selection was under CON
sidCratiou by several officials for several
days, and was finally decided hy Secretary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-09-24
SWISS HOTEL-kEEPERS.
Wattersons Experience with Shrewd Boni-
face.
Henry Watterson in The Louisville Courier-Jour-

Watterson's Experience with Shrewd Boni-
face.
Henry watterson in The Louisville Courier Jour
nal,
A friend of mine the other day came
to settle for his nights lodging at a bed
buggy little hole in-the-wall near the rail
way station here in Neuchatel, called the
the Hotel des Alps. In addition to the
charge for apartment, service, lights, etc.
was the item ''un deieuner." l will be
put into plain English that which follow
ed
''What is this?" said my friend, with as
imulatiOn of bad French, though he
spoke the language like a native.
THAT, monsieur-that is breakfast"
breakfast! but 1 had no breakfast"
That is very true, but monsieur nigh
have had it if he desired"
The devil might!'
Yes, monsieur
But / didn't order any breakfast"
That was no fault of the house, mon
sieur."
DO you mean to tell me that you wish
to charge me for a breakfast / neither
ordered nor ate?'
The breakfast was prepared all the
same, monsieur.
But took the room only, and was to
pay simply for what | got"
at is rule of the house, monsieur, to
charge everyone for breakfast"
9TH III you pretend that you provide a
regular table d'hote breakfast every morn
ing and charge for it whether your guests
take it or nOt:"
"Yes, monsieur. See the menu2 Here
it is" and the firm, yet polite, landlord
produced his regular "ala carte" My
friend turned it upside down. Then he
carefully perused it. Then he said:
"How much of this do you serve as
your regular breakfast"
''Anything you like, monsieur"
''Very well. Receipt the bill, and as l
am to pay for breakfast, please God L
will eat it. Bring me a flet of beef,
with mushrooms, half chicken grille,
rum omelette, and pint of Chablis. l
shall wait over until the next train"
Mine host of the Hotel des Alps looked
first stupefed and then disgusted, and ii
nally, grasping the situation, he ran into
the Office, altered his bill in conformity
with the facts, and, hurrying back, cried:
Here, monsieur, here is your bill,
quite correct-6 francs 35 sentimes- and
you will just have time to catch your
train