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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
A CONTRACTORS GHOST STORY.
How a Man Who Had Cheated Him Came Back
After Death to Apologize.


Il never 60 much on ghost Stories" be
gan Contractor Van Dyke at the Clinton
house in Uniontown, Pa, the other even
ing. The old gentleman had been listen
ing with more or less attention to a ser
les of fables being told by the guests of
the hotel.
"You don't believe in spooks, them"
suggested one of the gathering.
We'll, l don't know the old contrac-
tor replied. My experience in that direc-
ton has been somewhat remarkable. I
don't suppose you will be lieve me. but
the story l will tell you is true. l can
produce living witness to it, and l will at
any time make affidavit as to its accuracy.
Two years ago l was building piece of
railroad down i'll the eastern part of this
state, Among the people who furnished
me ties was an old trader in whom I had
little or no confluence. As the bills for
the ties came in l paid them promptly
and took receipts from every man. l
knew to the tie the number used. After
my contract was completed the old trader
sued me for the price of fifty ties. The
case was tried and | was compelled to pay
the money. The old man had sworn to
his bill, and little or no del ense could be
made. When paid the money warned
the old follow. [ thld him that he had
werjured himself. | predicted for him
an unhappy ending. About six months
ago [ was awakened at l o'clock in the
morning by this same old trader. 1t was
dark in my room. just as plainly as 1
can see you now he was there in life. He
awakened me by calling my name. My
dartner was in bed in the same room just
a few feet from me. l called to him and
told him and told him of the visitors pres
ence. He said he could not see him and
laughed at me. He told me l was dream
ing and suggested that l go TO sleep.
While we were talking the old trader
called me DO name. He said he had been
mistaken about the ties and offered to re-
turn me the money. The vision then
vanished. My partner talked with me of
the matter next dayand told the story on
me as a joke. but while we were at break
fast the news reached US of the old trad
ers death. He had died within ten min
utes of the time of his visit to me. |
have no idea how many more calls of the
same character he had to make, but | was
satisfied his visit to me was his last one.
That story is true as holy writ" the old
man concluded. A distressing silence
followed its telling and the party broke
up berore all recovered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

EnRlishmAn. He referred, of course TO
the bitterness o: the inscription alluding
- the savage criticism which doubtless
fastened tho death of the consumptive,
broken hearted Keats. The Englishman
thought II was high time 20 erase this
memorial OF a bygone literary feud.
True" replied, 1.-The epitaph does not
seem out of place now, when the position
of Keats among the English immortals Is
assured. But, after ALL should it not be
Kept there as warning TO future critics.
itshouid teach them TO be more tolerant
OF young authors with their new and dar-
ing styles The other man could not &C
cept that view of the case. did not
care to discuss it. So we touched hats
and parted
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
Too Many Cigarettes.
Atlanta E,-sss.pfso,

Some of the papers of the country are
commenting on the fact that three
fourths of the prizes in the schools this
year are carried off by girls. The prevailing
impression is that the boys will have a
good deal more studying to do as soon as
the girls get fair chance in the colleges
The cigarette, fine cut tobacco, and
weakness for getting grown very early.
VIII operate against the boy. The boys
Will have to wake up. The fttest viii
survive whether the unfttest like it or
mo-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
MISSING LINKS.

The centenary of the first climbing of
Mont Blanc comes Aug. S.
Russian convict is said to have sur
vived punishment of 1000 lashes.
Two Rondout. \. Y. men have matched
their canary birds to sing for prize
large number of quails, prairie
chickens and wild turkeys are sent from
ST. Louis to England every season.
There are 10000 volumes in the Massa-
chusetts State Library at Boston, and
not one novel among them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
CHAPTER XL.

On the next day but one Randall arranged
his departure for SydenhaE, SO as to arrive
at the hotel an hour before the time appoint
ed for the dinner. His prospects for success
in pleading for favorable reception of his
brothers message We're SO uncertain that he
retraincd-in fear of raising hopes which he
might not lie able Ia justify-frOm taking
HcrhlIt into his confidence No one knew
on what eIrand he was bent when he left
the house. As he took his place in the car
riage the newspaper boy appeared at the
window as usual. The new number of
popular weekly journal had that day been
published. Randall bought it,
After reading one or two of the political
articles he arrived at the columns specially
devoted to Questionable Intelligence" Car
ing nothing for that sort of news he was
turning over the pages in search of the lit
erary and dramatic articles. wnen name
not unfamiliar to him caught his eve He
read the paragraph in which it appeared
The charming widow, Mrs. OrmOnd, is,
we hear, among the distinguished guests
staying at Buck hotel. 1t is whispered that
the lady is to be shortly united to retired
naval officer of arctic fame-nOw better
known, perhaps, as one of our leading phi
lanthr0piStS.'
The alluSiOn to Bennydeck was too plain
to he mistaken. Randall looked again at the
first words in the paragraph. The charm
ing widow Was it possible that this last
word referred to Catherine. To suppose her
capable of assuming To be a widow, and-if
the child asked Questions-of telling Kitty
that her father was dead was, in Randal's
estimation, to wrong her cruelty With his
own suspicious steadily contradicting him,
he arrived a the hotel pbStjnoiplV balipyiDr
that 1.-THE charming widow would prove to
be stranger
A first disappointment was in store for him
when he entered the house Mrs OrmOnd
and her little girl We're out driving with
friend, and were expected to return in good
time for dinner. Mrs. PreSty was at home;
she was reported 10 be i'll the garden Of tn
hotel
Randall found her comfortably established
in a summer house, with her knitting in her
hands and a newspaper on her lap. She adj
vanced to meet him, all smiles and anna
bility. "llow nice of you to come so soon,"
she began. Her keen penetration discover
ed something IN his face which checked the
gayety of her welcome. You don't mean
to say that you are going to spoil our pleas
ant little dinner by bringing bad news?' she
added, looking at him suSpicousy.
at depends on you TO decide that" Ran
dial replied.
How very complimentary to a poor, use
less old woman! Don't be mysterious. my
dear. | don't belong To the generation which
raises storms in teacups and calls skirmishes
with SavageS battles. Out with itr'
Randall handed his paper to her, open at
the right place. There is my news" he
said.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
An OutburSt of Oratory.
Snlt q L. II. .I..u..n

Old Col. Zell, at the time when Grant
was up for the presidency, and when the
democratic patchwork was Anything to
beat Grant was addressing an enthusi-
aStiC meeting of ComstOck republicans,
when a democrat who was hanging on
the verge of the crowd sang out: It's
easy talkin', colonel, but We'll show you
something next fall. = The colonel was a
southern union man of the ultra school
and a great admirer of Grant. He at
once wheeled about and. with uplifted
hands, hair bristling, and eyes flashing
fire cried OUT Build worm-fence round
winter supply of summer weather, skim
the clouds from the sky with teaspoon,
catch a thunderbolt in bladder, break
hurricane to harness, ground sluice an
earthquake, bake hell in an ice-house, las
500 an avalanche. fix a clout on the crater
of an active volcano, hive all the stars in
nail-keg, hang out the ocean in grape
vine to dry, put the sky to soak on
gourd, unbuckle the belly-band of eternity
and paste. To Let on the sun and moon,
but never, sir-mever for moment-de-
lude yourself with the idea that you can
beat Grant!'
The lannon's full-length portrait of
President Arthur hangs on the east wall
of the red parior in the white house. At
Mrs. Cleveland's last reception it was
noticed that the much-criticised red rose,
which originally lay at his feet, had been
painted out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
MILWAUKEE, ANARCHISTS.
The Jury After Being out Thirt~-one Hours
Finds Three of them Guilty

The Jury After Being out Thirt~-one Hours
Finds Three of them Guilty.
MILWAUKEE, July 6.-The jury in the
case of the three anarchists-Frank Hirth
Carl Simon, and Anton Paln-charged
with conspiracy, after being out thirty
one hours, came into court at o'clock
Sunday evening with verdict of guilty
Outside of the court officials few persons
were there, and but one lawyer of the
several who conducted the defense
was present when the verdict
of guilty was announced. The
defendants were much surprised.
as they were hopeful of a disagreement,
and expected that they would soon be re-
leased When the ballot was taken the
jury stood seven for conviction, three for
acquittal, and two blanks. The first bal
lot Sunday morning after an all-night
session was ten for conviction and two
for acquittal- The two iurymen held out
until O'Clock, when they voted for CON
viction. Judge Sloan had told the Jury
men early IN the day that they would be
obliged TO remain out again tonight, and
ii Is thought this had much 20 do with
changing the two. The prisoners were
rernanded TO jail. The maximum sentence
for not or conspIring 10 riot Is one
years imprisonment or fine not exceed
ing 500. Hirth Is cigar maker, and
was manager of the cooperative factory
started after the great strike several
years ago Simon Is q barber, and
frantic anarchist. Palm is hardwood
and has been IN this country
but short time Neither he nor Simon
can speak English The prison ers are
all married and have large families
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

The public asylum for the insane. on
Wards island, has case that is curious
even among the thousands that are there
every year, writes a New York correspon-
dent of The Indianapolis Journal DIR.
Mcdonald, the chief physician of the
institution, has often been an expert in
notable insanity trials. but he says the
delusion of John Gray Hazard, now under
his charge, is unique. Hazard was a
sailor under his mental malady became
acute, few days ago. and the police had
to take him into custody At the time of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

The average American boy of to-day is
very much interested in the development
of his muscles. He gives as much or even
more time and thought to this subject
than to the Development of his brain.
1t Is not an uncommon thing for boy to
have his fingers broken at baseball, or
his body bruised and his bones fractured
at foot ball. When we read in our papers
the account of game of football, We ex
pect also to see a list OF the wounded
carried from the field. Athletic sport
should receive attention, but they are
being pushed too far. especially in our
colleges and universities. On this sub
ieet the New England Journal of Eduea-
ton says: Boys should gain muscle as
well as develop brain. but the question Is
coming home to great many thoughtful
parents, whether, on the whole, it pays 20
send boy, especially if he Is not an
athlete and has simply the tastes of
quiet gentleman. into the bear garden
that the muscular region of college life Is
now becoming. Some of these "acci-
dents as they are politely named in the
daily press. represent roughness, not so
brutality. in the conduct of these sports,
which would disgrace a crowd of young
North American savages."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
LIFE PHESERVER

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There is nothing so sweet as q duty. and all the
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
Another Life Saved,

Mrs Harriet Cummings, Of Cincinnati o., writes:
early last winter my daughter was attacked with
severe cold, which settled on her lungs. We tried
several medicines. none Of which seemed to do her
any good, but she continued to get worse aud finally
raised large amounts OF bloed from her lungs. We
called in family physician. but he failed to do her
any good At this time friend, who had been cured
by DIR. WIN. HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS,
advised me to give # trial. We then got a bottle
and she began to improve and by the of three bot
ties entirely cured.
Motto for Boston households: God bless our
Holmes -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
Two Old CrOuieS.
NJ II N1rE Harall

An honorary member of the Fat Mems
club alighted from a hanson at the White
house door shortly before l O'Clock on
Wednesday, and asked to see the presi-
dent. Being known, he was shown up
stairs, and was passing the open door
into the cabinet room when he saw the
inner door open, and simultaneously
heard the greeting:
How're you, Shang?"
How're you, Grover" was the retort.
And the two old friends waddled toward
each other in the friendliest manner.
Mr.. W. S. Bissell, of Buffalo. the former
law partner of Mr.. Cleveland, is one of
the jolliest men in the country. He was
here at the wedding, and left for New
York on the night train after the cere-
mony. He went back to Washington to
tell his old companion the latest stories
that he has heard, and the two friends
had long smoke and played game of
dominoes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
HEART PAINS.

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

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stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite
Grand Central Depot
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road TO all d=pots. Families csn live better for
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any other nrSt class hotel in the CITY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
BTIUlT-PiIBt.

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
Why They Are Thankful.
2ou.z- Dsr

There Is one thing that we feel thank
baseball played in this part of the coun-
try. The record of our nine for SIX days
In the week Is as much as We can endure
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

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The powers OF monarchs are lessening, and the
Influence Of aristocracy is fading away, while the
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1t has been asserted, and with a great deal Of
TRUTH that though we often hear Of the man who
draws the big prize in lottery, we rarely meet
him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
PcrtinaciOuS Hackmcn.
New York World.

But modern chimneys are not the only
sign of progress in Naples. Coming out
into the street, hack dashes up, and. in
spite of the protests, follows along the
curbstone, and if you attempt to cross
the street the driver cracks his whip and
hastens to cut you off, so that the only
chance of escape is to dodge up a side
street, where he can't follow. The reason
of this provoking persistence is very
simple. The driver knows by your man
ner and the way you meet his advances
that you are a stranger, and he bulldozes
accordingly. native in such a case
would simply raise his chin in a sneering
manner, and the hackman would stop
short and go off. This gesture is one of
the many in the alphabet of the sign
language used here. and he would under
stand it more readily than a dozen words
of the purest Italian. The Neapolitans
speak n dialect quite different from the
general tongue, and unintelligible to a
majority of the better class. but equip
ped with a knowledge of a few of those
signs any one can go forth undismayed
at the sight of peddlers and beggars. If
you raise the fore and little finger from
the closed right hand they see in the sign
the horns of the devil and beat a hasty
retreat, probably Inotioning over the
shoulder to insinuate that you have no
money. 1t is said that the natives can
carry on conversation by gestures with
out the aid of the tongue, but in reality
they use them to exc out their scanty
language.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

The BARRIERS are seeking shorter hours. They
are after short cuts to fortune
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
4 Stable Fortified Against WitchcratC.
NorristOwn Herald.

While jefferson Grimley, carpenter was
engaged last week in tearing down the
cornice of house near Schwenkville, he
found a piece of pine wood 6l4 inches
long, Whitfield roughly into the form of a
cylinder. Six holes were bored into the
wood, three going entirely through, but
having different diameters. In the larg-
est stuck a pin cut from the same kind of
wood. This instrument, it is explained,
was used to prevent certain supposed
wizards from carrying on their mysteri-
Gus arts. The pin was placed in the diff
erent sized holes to impose-upon the
wizard different degrees of torture, and
when placed in the largest hole it would
infallibly kill. 1t was found sticking in
that hole when the affair was discovered.
A wooden pin was also driven into the
DORIAN of the horse stable. Behind the
pin was a lot of horse hair and lot of
paper covered with cabalistic marks.
This was designed to prevent spells being
put upon the horses while blowing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

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toIled a "cure-alI," but admirably fuIflls a
singl ness of purpose, being most potent spe-
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
BED-BUGS, FLIES.

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moths, rats mice, sparrows, iack-rabbits, goph-
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Il is not genius SO much rs ability that carries
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

Very warm light blankets and feather
cloth are now made from the waste
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09
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Energy will do anything that be done in
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-07-09

If could stop people from wasting their money
while they are alive, they might bury themselves
how they liked for aught care.