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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25

Floods ut Dubuque.
Dubuque is again troubled with high
water, the Mississippi at that point being
but few inches below the great flood
mark Of 1880, and steadily on the rise.
The volume of water coming down is be-
yond estimate. All the tributaries are
pouring floods into the river-the Black,
the Chippewa, the Wisconsin, the Platte
and the Turkey, besides what comes FROM
above st. Paul. Much damage is icing
done. The water covers the sidewalk ON
the levee, and will soon go over the lower
floors of stores, from which merchandise is
being taken to safe places. Saw mills are
stopped, and few inches more will shut
down the iron boundaries, pillow works,
furniture factories and other industries.
The Burlington yards are virtually on an
island. The lower floors of fats in the
upper part of the city are covered and
many are rendered homeless The damage
cannot we'll be estimated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-09-06
A GREETING FROM MEXICO,

A NUM- MEAISos
DEAR UNION SIGNAL:-Science and
Christianity have ever travelled hand
in hand, and clearer knowledge ofthe
former has only verified and proved
the existence of the latter. Their pro-
gress to-day has no parallel in history.
The nineteeth century has produced
noble men and women who have labor
ed with en- undaunted courage and tire
less zeal for the good of mankind. We
have only to take q retrospect of the
past fifty years to see to what we have
attained and achieved. Not only has
science sent her truths speeding round
the world aud to the distant isles of the
sea, but the Gospel by tongue and pen
has been carried to the darkest and re-
hottest nations; and we are rapidly
Fastening on to that glorious day when
truth and peace shall reign and "the
knowledge of the Lord shall cover the
earth as the waters do the sea-" The
temperance banner has been unfurled
aud its motto, ''For God and Home and
Native Land,n has found response in
the hearts of humanity. Many noble
men and mighty women clad in the
armor of God have come forth to fight
King Alcohol, this deadly enemy, who
SO long has devoured and destroyed the
souls of mankind. Although the ene-
my has been strong. and at times with
our weak forces we have not gained
the victory, yet defeat has not been nor
shall be ours. Here in the beautiful
land of the Aztecs, King Alcohol reigns
over his thousands, and while bis work
has not appeared so deadly as would
he expected in half civilized country
yet his victims have been legion, and
the want, ignorance and degradation of
those of our sister republic, come to us
as cries of wall and woe bidding us to
reach forth an outstreched hand to save.
Gcd from His throne on high has said.
"It is enough. Arise, g, forth WELD
ing the mighty weapon prayer, and in
my name conquer sin, redeem and
save my people"
In obedience to our King we have
enlisted, and although we have not yet
fallen in line, yet we are planning for
the campaign, and praying God to raise
us up leader-a Frances Willard for
Mexico. Dear sisters, let your payers
and petitions ascend and unite with
ours. Although the intervening dis
lance of many thousand miles doth sep
crate us, yet let us meet daily around a
throne of grace. asking wisdom and
guidance of our Great Captain who was
aneyer foiled in battle nor beaten on
the field;;u and may Mexico's daught-
ers, bound to US by the ties of the white
ribbon, come forth to help rescue aud
save the perishing among their own
people. A SISTER IN THE WORK.
Mexico City, June 2, 1855.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
Fraud Dets cted by Photography


By the aid of photography a Berlin
merchant wa. lately convicted OF crooked
ways in keeping his accounts. he
slightest differences in color and shades
of ink are nsde manifest in the photo
graphic copy. Blue inks appear nearly
white, brown inks on the contrary, almost
black. The books OF the accused were
submitted 10 a photographer, who took
off the pages concerned, and brought into
court the NEST undoubted proof of the
lIlegitimate after-entry CT some Of the
amounts subeequsnt chemical test
.ubstanciated this evidence. The photo
graphic is to be preferred to the chemi-
cal test, because It brings its proof into
court and submits them TO Inspection, at
the same time leaving the docum snt IN
der examination unframed, while the re-
suIt of chemical test must be taken on
the evidence of the chemist alone, and
the writing examined Is perhaps deg
troyed. In another case similar to the
above the charging OF the date of note
By an insignificant erasure and addition
was proved BY mean. Of Photography.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
Don't Punish Unjustly

Well does the writer remember the case
of parent who whipped his little daugh
ter, attempting to overcome in this way
her wAimsical terror of the dark when
left alone at night. The poor little maid
sobbed herself to sleep that night.
But the next evening, five minutes af-
ter she had been left alone with the, to
her, fearful dark, her terror overcame
her dread OF punishment, and a pltiful
little voice was heard at the head of .he
staira:
30 papa, please CONS up here and whip
me! I'm SO 'frsid of the dark"
This convinced the father that the
child's terror was more than a whim, and
he seeply regretted his hasty hunish-
ment, which was never repeated. Tn
following inoidedt related by a father, is
of the same nature:
81 shall never forget, though l have
wished q Thousand times that l could,
how l punished little Mamie for contiuu
ally pronouDcing word wrong as l
thought wilfuly After had tried haro
to make her say il correctly. She vas
quiet for : few inmates after | had pun
ished her, and then she looked up with a
quivering lip, and said
Papa, you will have to whip me again.
can't say it"
''You can imagine how l felt, and how
L kept on remembering the look on her
face and the tone OF the sad little voice"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
THE PROMOTION OF VIRTUE AND TEMPERANCE

TIE PROMOTION OF VIRTUE AND TEMPERANCE
among our people. The republican party
has aiways been friendly to everything
that tends TO make the home life of our
people free. pure and pros psrou-, snd sill
In the future be true to its history in this
respect.
QUE RELATIONS WITH yoRETGN POWERS
should be characterized by friendgiuess
and respect. The right of our people
and of our ships TO hospitsble treatment
should be insisted upon with dignity aud
hsmness. Our nation is too great, both
IN material Strength aud in moral power
to indulge In biu-rer or TO be suspected of
tlmorousness. Vscinasion ana inoop-
slstepcs are as ompaable with success
tul diplomacy rs they are with the national
dignity. We should especially cultivate
aud extend our Diplomatic and com
mercisl relations with the central ana
South American states. Oar fisheries
should be fostered and projected. The
hardsnips and risks that are the neces-
sary incidents of sue business should not
be increased by an inhospitable exc US
ion from the near lying ports. Tue
resources of q firm, dign;fi sud
consistent diplomacy are undOubtedly
Won of the dIffnlties that now exists.
Our neis hbors wal not surely e1oect in
our ports commercial hos pitality they
deny to rs in theirs.
OTHER SUBJECTS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION.
| cannot extend this letter by special
reference to other subjects upon which
the convention gave en expression.
In respect ~ them, as well
as to those | havs noticed, |
am in entire agreement with The declsra-
tIons OF the convention. The resolutions
relating to the coinage, 10 the rebuilding
of the navy, To coast d>fenses AID TO
the public lands, express conclusions 20
all of which l gave my support in the
senate.
lnv1Sipg q cain and thoughtful consid-
GRAFTON of these public questions, We sub
nit them to the people. Their inte!li-
gent patriotism and the good Providence
that made and has kept Us a nation, will
lead the. 10 wise and safe couclusious
Very respectfully,
Your Ohediept Servant,
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
A RELIABLE REMEDY.

AILooCK's PoEoUs PLAsTKEs never fail
to give speedy proof Of their efficacy as
the best external remedy for Weak Back,
Rheumatism, Luubago, Scistica, Colds,
Coughs, Sore Throat, Pulmonary and
Kidney Difficulties, Malaria, Dyspepsia,
Heart, Spleen, Liver and Stomach Aztec
tions, Strains, and all Local Pains.
They have been in Use for over thirty
yearE, and their value has been s.tssted
oY the highest medical authorities IS
well as by voluntary and unimpeschasle
testimonials from thousands who have
used them
Ask for ALLoocx's, and let no e1plana-
ton or solicitation induce you to accept
q substitute.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
Mysterious Bright Lights.
Lewiston Journal.
ora Hr,ybF iInb-a


Mysterious bright lights, appearing
ike big fires at distance, have caused
some discussion in Portland and vicinity,
recently. From Portland they appeared
TO be III Gorham or Alfred; from Alfred
they appear to be in Scarboro. ScarbOro
p.ople have located them in Westbreok,
and residents OF West5rook have thought
rhe reform school was bnrning. The
Portland Advertiser seems 0 favor the
theory that they are species of mirage
producsd by the rsfsction of the Port
land electric lights, espec!tl J =, the sup
posed fires are seen on foggs evenings.
Il is fortunate that the days OF witchcrafs
arc over, OF somebody's head might b. in
danger
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

ATLANTA, Gs.-Tne heavy rains which
nav taHcn IhrCuS h0nt Georges for the
49, week have done great damage to the
-eGstA5a crop. The Stale Con missioner of
agriculture mas reosiveG reports from
-7onsa parts of the Stare which say thst
he ,So'son IN bottom lands has been in
] aFe< 30 ger cant, In Georgia rivers are
III xoCs nigh, ana sumo have overfoNed
heir banks, DONG gres" damage. S.
Sar GS SHOWN 40 less of life has occurred.
The srs6tr,at,s o; the s ate are more or
less damaged by Easheuts-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
Prohibit ON Sentiment in Arkansas.

ST. LoEEs, Mo- J.. Palmer, Chsir-
man Of she Al kansas Prohibition State
Executive Committee, claims that forty
counties 81 Arkansas have gone sgainst
license, and says thss whisky had great
dead 50 do with TIE raid on the ballot
oo1es st the State Cayitoi, The returns
carried away seere from p-scincts which
have large Prohibition msjorItiss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

The cranberry harvest IN Wisconsin
districts hiss begun Monday. The crops
in dry sud unlmProved marshes saffered
fully % per cepe from thc recent frosts,
but those in improved swamps, with
flooding facilities, were not damaged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
An ITnim nnrfaaf Orai..lnu.

Steamboat travelling On tbs Missouri Is
constantly enlIvened by sounding, and
the calls, six feet" Five and e half"
mo bottom" etc, have cor1e to be given
after traditional musical formula very
much like inson;ng. A recent imports-
tion from the land of "prsties" having
been ordered 20 the lead, w-nt bravely TO
9org and sang OUT" "Too-rul," TOO
rul-i-'
"T7hat's tina. you are ssyingf" shouted
the mate.
"Fait," answered Pat, "Oi remember
tbs chune, but Owe forgot the words en-
toirely.'
The csbslistic sign, 80. kH has its
origin vhen the Indian chief, "Old Keo-
AUX" useo TO sfiI the Initial letters of
his name to goysrnmest treaties at the
time when Black Hawk, his formidable
rival, xss kicking over the traces and try
ing 10 cregte nu.s by seeking 70 nuilify
every thing that ne did. The 20 K" was
too much ho.ever, for Black Hawk, and
even es that early day il quickly came to
mean literally vha. IL IL accepted as
meaning to-cay-thss il wes proper and
IN good form.
Horzcs Greeley told this story of him.
self: Soon sitter he vent TO learn the
printing business he went to see preach
er's daughter. The next time hs attend
ed meeting he was considerably aston
isned at hearing tins minister announces
as his text: Ny daughter is being griev-
ousIy tormented with devil.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

kaynSrS All Others w-so have q kite tes~Cg,
sale tor tbs nexs few guone4s Wiz. fuI a taer
interest to wTlts 70 Is T. JohuSa / Co. @ a h
maa0 whose advertisement aPpsSTs "a smother
eo.uSnA- They offer great Sallucemants 10 per
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

Members of the G. A. r. have been
asked to contribute 10 cents each toward
the Logan monument fund.
Business failures for the week number
22S, compared with PA last week. The
failures during August aggregated S72.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
NUGGETS OF NEWS

About 500 iiSuor dealers are attending
the New York convention st Buffalo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

Sci the Duplex Fuel Saver and mako
money this winter. See advertisement in
another column OF this paper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
cuApTER wv nTSrarrpv

Uncle Sandy had rarely appeared to such
advantage as he did on this occasion. Les
lie Waring was associated with perhaps
the only well-spring of romance that had
ever dubbed up for him in the somewhat
arid plan of his life
To him there were but two realIy great
men in modern society, they were Meceach-
& Leslie-the creators of she house
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
WISCONSIN NEWS.
Milwaukee, has 2o.ooo PoIandzr..

Milwaukee has 10000 Po!andsrs.
The mines of Florence are short of
men, and it is claimed none can be
hired.
The Office of the Ooonto Re porter WAS
destroyed by fire. Tho presses and stock
of paper were also destroyed Loss,
$4,000; insurance, $4,000,
The republican candidate foc govsrnor
of Minnesota, w. R. Merriam, is a grada
ate of Racine college, and was & class
mate of Charles Z. Andrews, president
of the MIHsukee Merchants assoc is
ton.
General E. S. Bragg is expected home
from Mexico about the Gosh inst, when
he will attend the trial OF the case of
Blewett va. Gaynor, at Oshkosh, as an at
torney for Mr.. Biewett. rs will spend a
few weeks in Fond du Lac.
Crude Oil as fuel.
Ia view OF the iniquIty OF the New Y ork
and and Philadelphia mil!iona-res who
own the Pennsylvania coal mines, and
who pile on prices OF anthracite beyond
all reasonable bounds, the fact that crude
petroleum is being delivered by the pipe
line to Chicago, gives some hope of ultI-
mate relief. The query here comes IN,
why may not this be an opening wedge
to break the back in the West OF the an
thracite barrons? Why may Tot invent
i've talent devise some means of burning
crude petroleum in household, every day
use? Il must be absolutely safe and free
from odor TO be effective. Stranger
things than this have happened.
The Union Steel Com paEy of Chicago,
have for come time been burning / co.,,
600 gallons of petroleum q month. 1t Is
led from supply tanks into the fire CRATES,
where disiutegrated by q strong jet or
stream, l. burus under the boilers with 8
strong, steady, dry heat, superior to that
generated by soft coal Why cannot ii
be used in the place Of anthracite? We
believe it will yet be accom- pIi=hed, and
fortunate will it be for consumers wher
the day arrives.
Why should it not be cheapiy made in
to fuel gas, and then solve the problem
of cheap heat for the housewife? Il ID
reported SO made in Philadelphia, at S
price of ten cents per 1000 feet. This is
nearly as cheap as Pittsburg gets natural
gas. The eventful outcome of monopo
ilstic extortion has, as rule, spurred in
vention to furnish q substitute for the
article exorbirantly held up By trusts and
syndicates. With fuel, light and foods
the problem seems more dtfficGlt. Con
eress should help the people if the.
would. State legislatures could largely
assist.
Trusts are conspiracies ag ainst thu
people. They should be trodden cat BY
| the law-win be, when the people walk
! upsto the fact that they are really the law
| making power, and that the servants
| whom they send to congress and to oul
legislatures will do their bidding if they
must. Send only honest men to make
our laws and the thing is done.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

Lyons Patent Metallic St3yerers prevents
oootS anu S,oeS troa running over. rippiag N
Auv SeS'1lS q wearing uEevSS3y on the hs,,.S
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

Mrs dUrphy-ouch, il yeG be going ter st all
cay lanS, 80 ont nj SIT on thsnl esSS t5rsf ,,GI
hSn has left. It's some uSH we'd be,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

1t IS tyUe economy 70 buy Hocrs Ssrsarari Ia, scr
800 Dose Que Dollar Is ogsiaal WITH and tree o "
o. IA poTU'ar medicine. Il you wish 10 prove this
buy hog'le q Hvoa's Ss->aqarjts AID mesSuyc It's
'o"tfGts You VIII md j 40 Gol l2' teaspoon falls.
Now read the directions and yoU will Gud tSsI tal Az
erSe s9se for persons 81 different aseS s less Than
tesspoontu Til. Is eeristaly conclusive evidence of
Che peeu Iar strength aud economy u HOODS Ssrssp1
rils.
took Hoods SsrssNayll,s for loss q appetite i,s
persia, aud general 'SnSu = Il cid VAST sluuuat
Il suol suB have no a-sl ysDCv IN rss!l..Ura.. >
IT, j. ". Will NroNN. NnLncN. IN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
True Economy

Il is curious fact that a nlan usually runs no
a bill with his eyes shut ana down With his ewes
open
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

II atacted win Sore Eyes usa Or. Isaac Tnoyln
sols Eye Water DrnsEisLs sAlL il. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
GEN. HARRISON ACCEPTS
Gen. Aarrison'S Letter to the Replb
Iican National COMMITTEES.

He viii do Anything Now 10 Help
Laboringmen All TO via their Votes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
THE TRUSTS.
TIE SUBJECT OF PENSIONS.

1t can hardly be necessary for me TO
say that | an heartily IN sympathy with
the declaration or the convention upon
he subject OF pensions to our soldiers
and sailors. What they gave and vha:
hey suffered, | have had some opp0rruc-
Ity to observe, and, IN a small measure, TO
experience. They gave upgrudgIngly; II
vas not trade but an Offering. The
measure was heaped up-running
over. What they achieved, only 3
distant generation can adequately tell.
Without attempting 10 discuss any par
Eicular proposition. [ may add that meas
ures in behalf OF the rarslv,ng veterans
Of the war AMI of the families of their
dead comrades should De conceived and
executed in spirit OF justice Cd the
most grateful hberailty, and that IN the
competition for evil appointment, lou
orabie military service Should have appro-
pirate recognition.
TIE Law REGULATING APPOINTMENTS
to the classified civil service received ms
support In the senate on the belief that
IL opened the way to much needed re-
.orm. ! still think so, and therefore,
cordially approve the ,lear and forcIbis
expression OF the convention upon tRis
subject The Law should hare
the aid of friendly interpre
tasion ana be faithfully and
vigorously enforced. All appointments
under 1t should be absolutely free from
partisan considerations and influence.
Some extensions OF the classified list are
practicable and desirable ana further
lsgislatlon extending the reform 10 OH
er branches of the service which 1t Il ap-
plicsb:e would receive ny approval
In the appointments TO every
grade and department, fitness
aud pot par; service Should be the
essential ana Discriminating test, and
fidelity and efficiency the only sure ten
ure of Office. 0aiy the interests of the
public service should suggest removals
from Office. / kuoE the practical diff
culsies attending the attempt to
apply ths spiris OF the civil
service rules to all appointments
or removals. Il will, however. b. my sin
cere purpose if elected TO advance the
reform I notice with pleasure that the
convention did no. omit to express it,
soiicitude for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

Hoxie has created the creates. excitement rs
q beverage, in two years, ever witnessed, from
the fact that IL brERs nervous, exhausted, over
worked women to good powers cr endurance in
a few days; cures the appetite for liquors and
tobacco at once, and has recovered q large nGm-
ter of cases Of old, helpless paralysis as a food
Ouif
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

Beware Of the man who tells you There IS
fortune in it, ) He may went - get your fortune
in It also
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
UrYani & Stratlea chieago snsiness GoIlege!

Prof. d. c. Lloyd, Of Racine college
has been rendered position as man
aging editor of leading democratic pa
per in this state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14
THE FACT OF TREASURY SURPLUS,

the smo1ut OF which IS varIUGslg stated,
has directed public attention 10 con
eidsratIon OF ne nsthuds by which the
national income may be reduced TO the
leve! Of a wise and necessary e1pend
sture. This condition has been secured
upon those who are hostile TO protective
custom duties as en- advantageous base of
attack upon our tariff Laws. They have
msgnitied ana nursed the surplus which
hey affect TO depreeate, seemingly for
the purpose OF e1sgg Grating the
evil IN order to reconcile the
people to ihe extreme remedy they
propose. 4 proper reduction of the rev
enue does not EecsssitR.e sad should not
suggest the abandonment or i'm pairmeut
of tie protective system. The methods
suggested By our convention viii not have
To be exhausted IL order TO eff-cs the
nece saary reduction. Weare not likely TO
be c8ilsd upon, ! think, TO make d
present choice between the sur
render OF orr protective system
and the entire repeal of the internal tax
es. Such d contingency, in view OF the
pressn: relation of expenditures TO the
revenues IS remose. The inspection ard
regulation of the manufacture and sale
of oleomsrgariue Is important, and the
revenue derived from II Is not so great
that the repeal of the Law need not enter
into any plan of revenue reduction. The
surplus nu~ in the treasury should be
ssedie
THE PURCHASE OF BONDS
TIE law suthoriz=s this use of II, ard If
it is not nseded for current or deficiency
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-09-14

Tne Law euthorfz=s this use of II, aEd If
it Is not nseded for current or deficiency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-23
,nnpcrrn FOR COLLECTING sTiMPs

cooroe Roth a Young man, who has been Tor i've
,,,bs etter.carrier connected with the general onlce
was arrested yesterday and taken before Commissioner
shields ON a charge Of taking cancelled stamps from
letters which had been assorted for delivery Many
-.ons have complained the stamps not on the
80. ..nt To them from foreign countries None Of
the compants were persons living on Roths route,
,r, post once Inspector Stewart after watching for
me days found that Roth went to the boxes OF oher
rs and took out letters from which he detached the
.s nv the Use Of a sharp knife He is a collector Of
foreign postage stamps
A young woman accompanied Roth whom he was ar
aigned before the Commissioner Roth gave bail In $3.50
for his appearance January when the criminal branch
~ the Circuit Court will open. Roth and the young
woman exchanged elanees when the date mentioned
and f. was found that they were to be married on
January o. few days delay will be granted, II Roth
does not appear The offence for which he is convicted
Is punishable by a fine Of 500 or short term Of i'm
prlsonment.