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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
TELEGRAPHIC.
GENERAL NOTES,

THOMAS A. EDISON and others have
incorporated company at Albany to
introduce his device for teiegraphing to
and from moving trains.
HENRY Z. DONOVAN, superintendent
of free deli very in the Chicago postof-
flee, estimates the valentines handled
in that Office this year at sixteen thods-
and.
A FIRM of importers in Montreal has
just received from Yokohama a con-
sigIment OF tea which required spec
ial train of thirty cars from New York
city.
MANY cotton-mills in Massachusetts,
and New Hampshire will next month
advance the wages of their work men
10 per cent. One operative at East
Dedham receives 8 ceats per hour with
which to maintaia wife and several
children.
THE appearance of huge grizzly
bear at New Holland, lad. has caused
CONSERVATION in the district. Parties
of men are hunting the beast, but have
failed to get shot at him.
FLOODS in the Joliet section are eau s.
ing damage. The railway bridge over
Hickory creek has been carried away
and road bridges and fences have been
destroyed. A Joliet man was drowned
while trying to open ali ice gorge.
TIE steamship dock at Seattle, w. T.,
was Monday seized by militia and
home guards, and all the Cinnamon
were marched to the court house and
given leave to stay. The leaders of the
riot were sent to jail. An attack on
the home guard at noon brought a vol.
ley which killed man and wounded
three others. Nearly two hundred
Cinnamon sailed in the afternoon. A
detachment of $50 regulars is on the
way from Vancouver,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

A MUSEUM has been erected in Pom
peii, in which are preserved the plss
ter casts of someot the people who per-
ished in the eruption. These people
were covered up by the fine ashes
Just where they fell and n the posi-.
ton in which they died These ashes
hardened, and, although the bodies,
with the exception of few bones,
entirely disappeared in the course OF
ages, the hollow places left in the
ashes were exactly the shape of the
forms and features of the persons
who has been there. An ingenious
Italian conceived the idea of boring
into These hollow molds and filling
them up with liquid plaster of paris.
when this became dry and hard the
ashes were removed, and there were
the plaster images OF the persons who
had been overtaken and destroyed
before they could escape from that
terrible storm of hot ashes, which
came down in quantities sufficient to
cover whole city from sight. In
some of these figures the features are
are distinguish the texture of their
clothes and the rings upon their fing
ers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

ONLY three of the defeated nominees
Of the two great political parties for the
Presidency are still among the liz sing
John G. Fremont, Samuel j. Tiiden
apd James G. Blaine. Only three men
who have occupied the Presidential
chair are still ltving-Hayes, Arthur
and Cleveland. Only three men who
heve been elected to Wee Presidency
are still living Hannibal Hamlin,
William A. Wheeler and Chester A.
Arthur. Only three of the defeated
nominees Of the two great parties for
the Wee Presidency are still living
George Ii. Pendleton, William III.
English and John A Logan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
GRIM e,

GEORGE q. CANNON, the fugitive Nor.
mon and ex-Delegato in Congre IS, was
arrested Sunday by Marshal Ireland at
Winnemucca.
JOHN b. MANNIX, a lawyer, and un-
til recently assignee of the Archbishop
Purcell estate has been arrested on a
charge of embezzllng 100000 from the
estate.
G.. IL. BARTON, who swindled many
persons throughout the West and South
by engaging them as statesmen and ex-
acting a deposit of $40 from each for
alleged samples, has been sentenced to
year on the chain gang at Atlanta,
Georgia.
\ MASKED mob entered church al
Grange Hall, M T., and took out w. w.
Ulm, a member of the choir, which
they hanged to tree; but one of Ulm's
friends, re-enforeed with pair of re-
volvers, secured the release of the vic
tina before life WAS extinct.
FRED GRofRNE, the carriage manu-
facturer, of Streator, Ill :, who abscoEd-
ed Saturday, left liabilities estimated at
$50 ,0C0 half of which represents money
collected on forged notes. There is
much excitement at Streator over the
matter.
DR.. Z. w. CROOKS was arrested Tues
day at Santa Bartara, Cal, charged
with fraud in connection with the pur-
chase of certain ranch. IL is claim. d
that he negotiated a forged draft for
$4,000.
On a farm at Northfield, Ohio, la
borer took an iron bar and rendered
sensaloss the Young daughter of John
Hoar, and then burned the barn and
cattle valued at $29,000. Jen elk, the
pe-pe,rator of the crimes, had been re-
fused a kiss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
ACCIDENTS,

SEVERAL business structures at Lex.
ipgtor, Mo-, were destroyed by fire ear
ly Tuesday morning. The loss is very
heavy.
A CoNFLAG RATION in the business CEN
ter of the village of Princeton, Ind,
Wednesday. destroyed $4,000 worth
of property.
THE Touring and wooden mills of E.
Fuuer and W. c Boldin were destroyed
by fire at Crystal River. Wis, Sunday
night. Loss about $4,000.
THE central barn of the street rail-
way company of St. Paul, with 25 cars,
was burned Wedpes day morning, the
loss being covered by over s2S, coo insur-
snce.
THE fire at Princeton, Ind, DESTROYED
the public library, Masonic Hall, and
half a dozen other structures, creating a
loss of $25, 600.
THE book and job printing house of
r. & I. A. Ennis & Co, St Louis, was
damaged to the extent of SIS, coo by
sre. 1t was fully insured.
A FREIGHT train of sixty two loaded
cars, climbing the grade in Poplar St
Louis, broke in the center, and the rs al
section went swaying down into the
river, intiicting damage upon houses
along the route.
THE building at 746 Broadway. New
York, occupied by Underhill, Slote s
Cornell, clothiers, on the first asor;
Hutchinson, Pierce & Co., shirts. third
| floor, and Fsccheimer, Goodkind & c.,
manufacturers of fns clothing, was
damaged $4,000 by fire Wednesday
morning. The insurance aggregates
$2o0, 600.
A CoNFLAGRAIIoN early Sunday NOR
ming at Windsor, twelve miles from
Madison, Wis, destroyed the cheese
factory, elevator, and barn of Henry
P. Fisher, valued at $40, coo, and the
contents owned by E. Warner and s.
Raymond valued at $2400. Insurance
small.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

PAPER is about to monopolz3 an
other branch of industry. which is no
less than the making of gentlemen s
head gear. By a new process of man
ipulation, hats more sci viceable and
ti2er than anything now in the mar
ket are made OF wood pulp. Tney
are impervious to water and not want
ing in Aexibility. 1t is believed that
felt hats will have to take back seat
as soon as these new hats can be plac-
ed on the market in sufficient mum
bers to supply the demand. They are
certain to revolutionize the hatters'
trade, as they can be modelled into
any shape or style desired, and color
ed to meet the taste of the public
They can be made to represent CLOS
sy or happy appearance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
BURIAL OF GEN. HANCOCK.
Last sad rites at Norristown .,enn-
sylvanta.

Last sad rites at Norristowh .,enn-
sylvania.
A dispatch from Norristown, P Says.
A few minutes after 3 o'clock Saturday
afternoon the remains of General Han
cock were deposited in the Hancock
mausoleum. which, situated on the
brow of gentle hill, overlooks this city.
The internment was In the presence of
5000 people, many of whom were
veterans formerly led by Hancock, and
amid the subdued salvos of artillery.
The trip from Jersey City to
Philadelphia was without Incident,
and hen they reached the latter place
only short stop was made. The ran
to this place was made in something
less than thirty minutes, here at pre-
cisely 2:21 p. m. At every station
along the railroad were grouped num-
bers of people, who had a. sembled to
witness the passing of the funeral cor
tege. The depot here was heavily Grap-
ed. When the train came to a stop
the members OF the funeral party lost
no time ia alighting and entering the
coaches in waiting to carry them to the
cemetery. A vast throns of people
had assembled at the station to wit
ness the arrival of the cortege Ast the
remains passed within she gate the guns
of Light Battery F. of Fort Hamilton,
N. Y, under Major Wallace Randolph,
burst forth the first of the three salvos
from hillside near by. The others fol-
lowed in quick succession While the
mournful boom of the guns still ling
eI ed on the air blue coated messen-
ger from the widow came along the path
leading to the tomb bearing two
wreaths-ene of white marguerites, in
scribed with the word Husband" and
the other of purple immortelles, upon
which was Inscribed the word
Daughter" After the tribute of the
sorrowing widow to her husband had
been placed on his casket the marble
block sealing the niche in which the
remains of her only daughter, Ada,
rested was removed, and the wreath of
| immortelles placed therein. Then the
marble blocks forever sealing the inches
containing the remains of both husband
and daughter were reset and the SOL
diers aud pall-bearers Withdrew froaa
the tomb, The gate of the tomb was
| then closed, and the mourners re-enter-
ed their carriages and returned to the
depot, while the crowds melted slowly
away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
FROM THE CAPITOL,

5THE treasury department. has accept
ed the resignation of Thomas b. Keefe,
special inspector of customs at Chica-
go, to take effect March l.
: A bill to increase the efficiency of the
army wasreported favorabiy from the
committee on Military Affairs by Mr..
Logan.
THE total values of the exports of
dread stuffs during seven months end
ed Jan 81, 1886 were $62, ,40S, ,047, against
s96 ,572, 920 for the same time last year :.
THE bill appropriating $500, 900 for
the extension of the benefits of the sig
nal service to farmers by means of sig
mails display ed at telegraph stations was
favorably reported to the House Com
miutee on Agriculture by the sub-com-
mittee having that subject in charge.
The statement of the receipts and ex-
Penditures of the Posscffice department
fer the quarter ended Sept 80, 1885,
prepared by the sixth auditor, shows
that while the expenditures have not
increased the ordinary revenues have
fallen off over $500, 600, the oucne rates
for letters and the reduction in second
class postage having gone into effect
July 1. 1885 The expenditures were
$12,421, 120. Deficit, $4,000, 100.
In the senate Mr.. Teller submitted an
amendment to the Eustis resolution of
inquiry regarding the refusal of the
AZ sisstant Treasurer at New Orleans to
issue silver certificates in exchange for
silver dollars. 1t directs the Committee
on finance to inquire also into the loss
of money alleged to have occurred in
tn New Orleans Sub Treasury, and
whether such loss occurred in connec-
tion with the exchange of silver certifi-
Gates for silver coin. 1t was ordered
printed.
THE House committee on Agriculture
expects within few days Mr.. Houck $
bill to prevent the spread of pleuro
pneumonia. 1t allows the government
authorities, with the cooperation of
the state to condemn and slaughter in
fected herds, the government to pay
half the value of the stock killed. 1t
authorizes the President. in the event
of the refusal of a state in which the
disease is prevalent, to cooperate with
the Federal authorities to dc clare the
state in quarantine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
Awkwardness of Men in Society,
New York Hour

1t is very curious how very few of
the men in society" know what to do
with their hands. To nine men out
ten the present custom of leaving
both hat and walking stick in the hall
while making a cali is natter of
positive misery, and makes it decid-
edly a ease of abandon hope. all We
who enter here" What differences
between men and women in this re-
spect Watch a man enter a draw
ing-room when making an afternoon
call without his hat. After shaking
hands with his hostess and exchans-
ing a few cursory remarks and may
be being presented to some people,
his hands instinctively seek his pock-
cts and stay there until he is absolute
ly obliged to take them out, while a
look of boredom and helplessness
comes over mis- face. Mark the same
man enter the room with his hat in
his hand; it is only aA inanimate OBJ
ject-a thing of card board and silk;
but it makes q world of difference to
its owners coaiort and presence of
mind at that unhappy moment; it is
something to handle, something to re-
ly on. and if conversation sails him
he can anyhow smooth it and have
something to occupy his hands. At a
musicale he can look inside, and for
the hundredth time read the makers
name and feel happy, as it saves him
from gazing a. the chandelier, while
his articular sense is being assailed by
what he does not understand.
A woman, ON the contrary, will
enter the room without even q muff,
chat with her hostess, and eventually
sit down with an at-home air, which
at all events gives the on-looker an
impression of perfect ease. Then, at
ball, not one man ont of a thousand
can walk across the room when the
floor is empty, and walk naturally
and anconsclously. Into his pockets
his hands go before half the distance
has been traversed, and the maa is
happy once again and drops the at
tempt at "swagger" which he had
assumed. Until lately fashion allow
ed men sheet anchor at balls, by
permitting them to carry crush hats.
tie moral support of which allowed
them to be at all events natural and
seen at ease. Why can not they car
ry them no~s 1t gave them a dis
tingued air, which at present is sadly
lacking.
Women have their fans and can toy
with them Why not allow the male
sex small something to relieve their
feelings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

TuE native Inhabitants of Cen
trail Australia are among the most de-
graded of the human race. They are
very different from tie Maoris, and
have no religious IDEAS whstso-
ever, and seemingly no intellect, The
only gift of civilization they take 10
at all is whisky. Upon arriving at
the age of maturity the young
men are compelled to remain three
days in the bush, where they are
beaten and abused by such of the meR
AS see them. after which they them
selves are called men and entitled TO
hunt the kangaroo. Tie marriage
ceremony consists in the groom
knocking his bride down with club,
after which, as a sign of her mstron-
hood, her two front teeth are extract
ed with the aid of sharp stones.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

The onl y settled facts about earth.
quakes are that they are the result Of
some shock impaired to the rocks at a
considerable distance beneath The sur
fIc,, and that this shock reaches the
surface in series of concentric rings
all points on the circumference
each ring receiving the shock at the
same moment, even though they be
hundreds OF miles apart In other
words, all points at equal distances
from the center of the earthquake pc
ceive the shock az the same moment.
Although this is theoretically the case
according TO wall-known physical
laws, the facts are somewhat differ
ent; for the shock is retarded or ac
celebrated according as the rcck op-
poses or favors the passage of the
WAVE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

A BLUE book has just been issued
dealing with the moral and material
progress of India, which is in effect
entirely made up of series of ad-
mrably executed maps of the great
Eastern empire. There are about a
dozen of these maps in 1t, showing, in
succession, India divided from a me-
neurological, a pathological, an autho-
biological, psychological, an agri-
cultural and other points of view.
One map shows the localities in which
the numerous famines of the past fifty
years have occurred; another the
present development of the railway
system, and the third the military di-
visions of the country. Altogether q
most complete Indian atlas is the re,
cnlt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
EXCITEMENT gNABATED.
Proof that that Physicfan's Terrible
Confession 10 True.
Cletelaai, O., Herald.


Yesterday and the day before we cop
led into our columns from the Roches-
ter, n. Y, Democrat and Chronicle. q
remarkable statement made by j. Is.
Henion, n. D., gentleman who is we'll
known In this city. In that article Dr..
Henson recounted wonderful expsr-
ience which bcfell him, and the next
day we published from tie ssms paper
second article. giving an accouns of
the excitement in Rochester, and else
where, caused by DIR. Henion's state.
ment. 1t is doubtful if any two articles
were ever published which caused great
er commotion both among professionals
and lsymeH.
Since the publication of these two
articles, having been besieges with let
tiers of inquiry, we sent a soamunics-
ton to DE-. Heuion and also to ii. II.
warner & Co, asking if any additional
proof could be given, and here it is:
GENETLEMEN: 1 owe my life and
present health wholly to the power of
warmers Safe Cure, which snatched
me from the very brink Of the grave. 1t
is not surprising that people should
question the statement l made (Which
Is true in every respect) for my recov-
cry was as great marvel to myself, as
to my physicians, and friends.
j. B. HESIoN, NJ. d.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
Appointments.
FOURTH-CLASSP POSTMASTFRS.
The postmastergeneral has appoint
ed the following postmasters:

lho postkudStcl -ScHcFdi las appoint
ed the following postmasters:
WISCONSIN.
John o. Gilbert. removed.
Cameron. Barron county, Herbert W. Marshall,
vice Robert a. Wheeler, resigned
Gushing, Polk county, Stephen Pemeroy, vice O.
c. Gulripson, resigned
East Delavan. Walworth county, Geo w Fryer
vice Milton F. Hand, removed.
lola, Waupaca county, Albert Weinmann, vice
August Neinmapn, to correct name.
Oakland, jefferson county, Thomas c. Blan-
chard, vice Moses Powers resigned.
ILLINOIS.
Edwin, Thomas j. Odor vice w. A. Conrad
removed,
Hendrix H. P. O-endorfr, vice H. Herbert, re-
signed.
Hodges FagA, W - Ireland, vice Incumbent
deceased
Holiday, R. Jennings, wee D. W. Smith, re
moved.
IIliana, Oliver c, Hale, vice S. c. Marshall, re-
signed.
LombardviIle, John P. Code, vice, George "
Davis. removed
Attila, John W. Turner, vice J. Mosley re-
moved.
Rowell, S. J. Cash, vice John Clue, removed
INDIANA
Bartona, James E. Hedgepath, vice Richard
Stockdale, declined.
Burney, James A. Humphrey vice ]. L. Doll
removed
Henryviile, Mathew H Dunleary, vice L. B.
Gurnsey, removed,
MICHIGAN.
Orange, Patrick Kilmartin, vice incumbent. re-
moved.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

THE Virginia legislature will be pc
titioned at this session, by the mem
bers OF the different agricultural soci-
eties, for An appropriation of SIS, 600,
to be devoted to the Establishment of
agricultural experimental stations at
the three principal colleges of the
state, which already have agricul /.
tural departments connected with
Them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
One Half Alive.

There are hosts of men and women who, to
coin a phrase, are only half alive That is TO
say, they have seldom if ever any appetite are
nervous, weak, fdgetty and troubled by number
less small pains aud aches In the presence of
mics. Such persons are usually fond of fire.
quenty dosing themselves, swallowing in the
course OF year enough drugs to stock any
apothecary's shop OF average Dimensions This.
OF course. defeats instead OF furthering the end
in view, viz: the recovery of health and vigor
Were they to seek it from unf failing source of
vitality, Hostetters Stomach Bitters, how differ
ent would be their case. Then vigor would re-
turn to their debi itaIed frames the glow of
health to their van cheeks, their trembling un-
certain gait would grow firm and elastic appe-
tite, that granCest OF sll sauces would give rel
ish for the daily food, were il ever so coarse and
refreshing SLEEP would crown the tasks of the
day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-F1our--Dull and un-
changed. Wheat-FairIy act We, declined sc
below the opening figures; later rallied 16c and
ruled easier; closed strong at yesterdays close
790S114 for seller cash: 70 fer seller February;
79A seller March; Si2s08416 for seller May.
Corn Active, strsng; advanced &c; 371413716
for seller cash; S7A for seller February; 37's
for seller March; 41G4iM for seller May
Oats-Steady; 29h0s0A for seller cash; 29A for
seller February and March; 32S4 for seller May
Rye-Steady at 50. Barley-Dul at 60. Whisky,
lie. Timothy-For seller cash and &c lower;
prime, 19401.95. Flax seed-Weaker; No. ]. /. 12
Pork-Early active; ruled irregular within range
50716; closed steady at the medium figures
10. .95l1 for seller cash. 10 9510 9715 for selle
February and March; 11.1501 I'M for seller May
Lard-Quiet and dull; 216G5c lower; 6 05 for sell
Ter cash; 6.02Ik0605 for seller February; 605G
6.0713 for seller March; 15G6f7h for selleI
May. Shoulders, 395G40O; short clear, 8 .so9
5.s5 short ribs, $50.
CHICAGO Feb. 1o-The Drovsrs' Journal re-
ports: Cattle-Receipts, $500; fairly ective ant
1oc lower; shipping steers soo15 70; stocker1
ard feeders, firm at 2.s0ls43 30; COWS, bulls ant
mixed, l.7514O0; bulk, 2.5013.25; shop steers
4. .1014.25; slop fed cows and bulls, 2.5G3.25
Through Texas cattle. 33O04 60. Hogs-Reoeipts
1900; fairly active; to 10c higher; rough and
mixed 3S51415; packing and shipping, saa
425; .skips, 2 S003 so. Sheep-Receipts. 2sao
shipments, 1000; market active at 15l5Oc highe
than last week: natives, 2.25G5 IS; western
s50G45o; Texans, 2.OoG3 40; lambs. s.75a5.sO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

THE Florida press association at its
meeting in GAINESVILLE, adopted reso-
lutions stating that although large
portion of the oranges remaining on
the trees were frozen during the recent
cold spell, yet no injury was done to
the trees, which are already bud ding
with promise of fair crop for the
present year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

A WRITER in the British Medical
Journal advises people to be careful
not to slice up pineapple with the
same knife they use in peeling it, as
the rind contains an acrid organic
substance which is likely to caus a
swoolen mouth and sore lips. In
Cuba salt is used antido.e for the
poison OF pineapple peel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

THE proprietors of Mount Auburn,
the most famous of the many beauti-
full cemeteries about Boston, have
just decided not to establish crema
terium until the further develope
ment of public opinion"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
Milwaukee, Market.

MILWAUKEE,, Feb. 16-Wheat-Weak; S0Is for
seller cash; sS7s Tor seller May; s5ss for seller
June Corn-Firmer; No. 2, 37I6. Oats-Quet
No. ., 2934, Rye-Steady; No. 1, SO. Barley
Quiet; No. 2, 5l5s Provisions-Easier; mess pork
1895 for seller cash and March; 11.15 fol
seller May.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

Mr.. ]. d. L. Harvey, proprietor Of the
Palace Market, Chicago, writes that he
speut $4,000 trying TO cure his wife OF
rheumatism, and that st. Jacobs Oil
accomplished what al else failed 70
bring about He says it il u greater
discovery than electricity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19

The Superintendent Of public in
struction, in Cohoes, n. Y, finds
that hundreds of men have been call
ed color-blind and deprived of rood
railroad positions, who we're in fact
net color-blind, but meeely ignorant
of color-names and shades. Some
men are as unable TO name eolors IS
they are to describe the cut of . wom-
ans outer garment, or tell basque
from q sacque.-Dr. Foote'S Health
Monthly