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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
THE PANAMA CANAL
A Review Showing the Amount of
Work Done, and Money Spent and
TO be Spent Before the Enter
prise Can be Completed.
A Poor Exhibit For an Immense En-
panditure of Money.

NEW IoRk.-The Engineering New
publishes this week al article on "Actusl
Status of the Panama Canal" giving the
results of recent expert examination of
the entire length of the canal, and accom-
panied by progress profile, showing the
amount OF work done and dndoXe to AN
nary of the present year, both for the
sea level and lock canal. The profile
shows that the only work which is any,
wSere near completion is about eleven
miles OF dredging on the Atlantic end and
about mile at the Pacific end. On the
remainder of the work the proportion is
very small IN comparison with that nm
done.
The estimate given in connection with
this profile shows total of 34,OSl, coo
cubic meters remaining, without allowing
Tor the changes of river channels, gamooa
dam, etc, which raises the aggregate to
5l,ooo,OoO cubic mRters. The company
had admitted 100000 to 100000
meters.
AT the highest rate yet reached of
I'ooO'ooo cubic meters per month. it is
estimated that at least four years will be
necessary to finish the canal. if there j.
no lack of money.
The total amount of cash actually ex-
pended up to the present date is S177-
10000, represented BY SS5I,I5O 900, of
securities. The amount necessary 70 ba
raised 10 com plete the canal is estimated
by the Engineering News at a minimum
of S23h,"O0000, which would be renresen-
ed by at least $5OO,OOO,O 600 of new securi-
ties.
The article declares that the progress
prohle makes 1t evident that not one-ten-
tn of the work nor one-twentieth of the
money has yet been spent which would be
required to open saa-level canal, which
LessSps declared last November would
be opened February 8, 1890. Therefore
we can only escape from the conclusion
that the impossi5iiity of completing q
sea-level canal has been known for three
or four years at least, by assuming colos
sal ignorance, either of which equally fa
tai to their credibility in regard to the
lock project. The worst feature of the
progress profile. to those familiar with the
proper conduct of public works, is not so
much the small aggregate of the work
done, but the distribution of it. in the
damuing evidence it hears that all has
been done for theatrical effect, to facili-
tate raising the wind by producing an i'm
preston on the Ignorant and unthinkiup
rather than so conduct the work rs to
complete it in the least time, at the least
cost The worst feature of all is the com
pleted section on the marshes, which
should not have been touched at all until
the heavy work was nearly done. The
next worst is doing so much work where
1t Is likely to be washed out by floods in
the Chagres river, Without first complet-
the costly and doubtful damming and
diversions of that river, which are hardly
yet begun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
Teaching Horses TO Stand.

ASAscs ~ 'b1At-
Rural Canadian
An old horseman gives the following as
his method for training horses to stand
without being tied: After Young horses
have once become entirely br:dle-wIse. 1
first endeevored to teach them the mean
ing of every word 1 say to them. This is
not difficult matter provided too many
words are not used at once. The first
step is to adopt some word at the sound
OF which they are to understand that
they must stop Words that are easy to
speak, and which can be made EN- phatic
should be CHOSEN, such as 'ho,n whoa"
etc, and every time the word is used the
horse to which it is spoken should be
made to obey it fully. Carelessness il
regard to this matter will do more to I'M
do what has been taught them than any
thing else. When a horse fully under
STANDS the meaning of the word which
you use when you wish him to stop and
stand still, the greater part of the work
Is accomplished. He then can be trusted
with safety while you leave him a short
time. 10 take no risk, and to make the
"orh more effective, it is good plan for
two to get into the vehicle to which
morse Is hltched, and, having stopped
after short drive, one should get out
ana leave him for a short distance.
Should the horse then start, the one in
the vehicle can draw the lines suddenly,
and thus prevent his getting away. There
Will be no trouble in teaching any horse
with an ordinary amount of good COM
mon sense to stand as long as you desire
without being hitched, if a little iudg
ment and patience are used in attempt
Ing it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
BRIGHT,s DISEASE, DIABETES. an
| CAUTION. |

(which can only be as
ecopical examination
curative in one stage
Being IN constant re
work on the nature an
style 20 be easily und
trated Treatise on the
iress on receipt Of ter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
SQUIBS.

"Msry, why don't you use the new tea
pot l bought? Msry-"Please, mum, cook
says she is sorry mum, but the new tea
pot fell in three halves"
There are only 100000 SpirituaIists
in this country. The number of mediums
is about 200. 1t takes considerable of
circulating medium TO keep the mediums
circulating.
Pittsburg man calls his wife By the
beautiful title, Virtue" because she Is
her own reward. She does all the house.
work aud gets no wages
To every young lady in hopeless despair
At the sizs of her feet or the hue of her
hair,
There's to be said:
Put your soul into bread,
Your ideals in pies, and you'll surely get
there
Il do not think madam" said a hus-
band when taking his wife to task, that
any man of the least sense would approve
of your conduct" ''Sir, she replied, per
haps you ere the best Judge OF what
people of the least sense would do"
conductor poked mis- head IN the
door of a car and called out the station
Sawyer whereupon young man upon
his wedding tour, who was about to kiss
his bride, yelled out: i don't care IT you
did, sir: she's my wife.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08


The following tale is somewhat ancient,
but it illustrates peculiar trait of the
pseudo-America character. A wealthy
and honored gentlemen, who lived in a
cheese making district and was extremely
fond of than article, visited England one
Summer. He became very fond of the
famous Cheshire cheese, and on returning
home brought several specimens of that
particular brand, to show his friends at
home what genuine English cheese was
like. When he arrived in his native vii
lags he gave dinner to the magnates,
among whom was the most prominent
cheese manufacturer of the community.
During the repast, the butler produced
one of the famous Cheshire cheeses, and
the host delivered an eloquent discourse
upon the superiority of the English article
over the native. The cheese manufactur-
er didn't attempt to defend his own pro-
ouction, but quietly examined the En-
gllsh cheese before venturing an opinion.
On turning the latter over, he was aston
ished to find his own private trademark
upon the under side. The host was, of
course, dumbfounded, but was sensible
enough to recognize his error, and is now
an earnest advocate of home productions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
10 be continued.)
4 Young Woman's Adventure.

very remarkable case of somnambul-
ism hiss occurred in the vicinity of Trure.
About year ago James Patterson com
mitted suicide by jumping into a we'll.
The other night his daughter Ada arose
in her sleep at midnight, attired herself
In light summer apparel, climbed from
upstairs down pos. of the portico, sad
died horse and rode to the cemetery,
more than mile away, where she kneelsd
beside the grave of her dead parent and
wept and prayed. Her hand coming IN
contact with briar bush, she awoke. A
moments reflection brought her to full
realization of where she was, and she fed
to the nearest house. The dogs here ad-
ded to her fright, and screaming, she
climbed tree, from, which she was res
cusd and taken home by friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
THE FARM AND HOME
OVER THE BRIDGE OF FIFTY YEARS.
MINNEAPOLIS Tribune.

Some must laugh and some must weep,
And some look back with mute despair:
The checkered past is waste and dark
The flowers of youth lie withered there,
But we who have basked in the summers prin
With a smile for fate when its form appears
Are still content with the life we've spent
Over the Bridge of Fifty Years
There are many traces of pleasant places,
And some sad spots where griefS abound
But all in all, soft measures ran.
" hI!e the steps of fifty years go round.
Good heart, God cheers for many a year,
a smile, more bright for its dew of tears,
And tender memory full of love
Over the Bridge of Fifty Years
The morni is past, but manhood's prime
Beholds at noon with clearer eyes:
The hopes, the dreams of early youth.
Now ripen under calner skies
To win a measure of pure content,
And find repoSe when age appears:
Is all the heart may hope TO win
Over the Bridge of Fifty Years.
4 placid peace that guides each aim,
A truSty faith in honest things,
Make life a green decivity,
Wherein the choicest fora springs.
For the past must die without regret,
The future. never beguiled by fears,
That wear the garands of promise yet,
Over the Bridge of Fifty Years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

All the EsquimauX are superstitious
ABOUT death, and, although they hold fes.
rivals IN memory of departed friends,
they Will generally carry a dying person
to some abandoned hut TO drag out his
days IN hunger and neglect. After the
death OF husband or wife the survivor
among the coast tribes, at any rate
cuts the front hair and fasts for twenty
days. The festivals are often held in a
sort of common hall called the kashga,
which Is built of the same pattern as the
eEl-subterranean winter houses, but is
often as large as sixty feet square and
twenty or thirty feet high. The kashga
also serves for other purposes. 1t is used
for the public bath; for the deliberations
of the council of elders in communal cues
ticns; for the preparation of skins and
the manufacture of slGds; for the recep-
ton of visitors aid for the sleeping place
for males who have not huts of their own.
The festivals consist of singing and
dancing of primitive character and then
gorging with fish and blubber, with the
additional luxury of melted reindeer fat
when 1t can be procured. All the food,
both flesh and fisk, goes through some
process OF cooking before being eaten,
although the "higher" it is the more it is
appreciated.
The tribe of Norton Sound hold a fes-
tival every year in October or November,
in memory of deceased kiEs and Pc
trof thus describes the performances:
At sunset the men assemble in the kash-
ga, and after q hurried bath ornament
each other by tracing various figures on
the naked back with a mixture of oil and
charcoal. Two boys, who for this occasion
are respectively named the raven and the
hawk, are in attendance mixing the paint
etc. Finally the faces are also thickly
smeared, and then the females are sum
moned into the kashga. After a brief
lapse of time a noise Ia heard; shrieks and
yeils, snorting and roaring; and the dis
gulsed men, emerging from the fire hole,
show their heads above the floor, blowing
and putting like seals. 1t is impossible to
distinguish any complete human figure,
as some are crawling with their feet and
forehead, Others running on their hands
and feet, while the head of another is seen
protruding from between the legs of a
companion. They all cling together and
move IN concert like one immense snake.
number of the men wear masks repres-
eDting the heads of animals and the IN
slightly beings advance upon the specta-
tors, but chiefly to brighten tie women,
who have no means of escaping molesta-
ton except by buying off the actors with
presents. Knowing what was before them,
they have brought the kantags, or wooden
bowls, full of delicious morsels-beluga
blubber, walrus meat, whale oiled berries
and other dainties. When each of the
maskers has e ten and filled bowl or two
with delicacies TO take home, they indulge
in pantomime and gesture play of a
highly grotesque character.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
Stsmninr and Emhroidsry

Yes, Lizzie, / like to do fancy work, but
haven felt ike trying that psrtsrn-or anything
else for s. week. These awful 'iragsinScdowis'
pains are just killing me-! Il know how YOU
feel aDd can tell YOU where to look for relief.
DR.. llsrce,S FavoTite Prescription is certain
cure for all those peculiar weaknesses and dis
treSSing ailments. Nhyl it even cured me of
prolSpSIS and many of my lady friends have
been cured of various grave malaiieS peculiar TO
Our sex bv this wonderful medicine" 1t IS the
only medicine sold by druggists under positive
guarantee from the manufacturers, that it viii
give satisfaction in every case, or money re
funded. Read guarantee on bottle wrappsr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
Do Not Think for a Moment

that catarrh will in time wear out. The theory
is false. Men try TO believe it because it would
De pleasan if true, but it is not as all know Do
DOT let an acute attack of cold in the head re-
main unsubdued. It Is liable 70 develop into ca
tarrh. You can rid yourself Of the cold and
avoid all chance Of catarrh by using DR.. sage S
Latarrh Remedy. II already afflicted rid your
self Of this troublesome disease speedily by the
same means. At all druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

The negro is chang ne in appearance
and losing some of the birthmsrks pecu!-
lar to the African race. The new genera
ton is showing the effects of Q higher
culture. Especially is this noticeable in
the towns where contact with the whites
shows its effect. The fat-nosed kinky
headed negro is passing away and becom-
ing an unknown race. All the colored
children, no matter how dusky in
hue, show the change. Among the
females long hair of that peculiar woody
appearance hangs in long braids
or curls down their backs. Aquiline
noses and smaller mouths with thinner
lips are the rule. For years, and in fact,
ever since their freedom, the negresses
have endeavored to do away with the
short and kinky hair bestowed upon them
by their ancestors. Much of their spare
change is invested in various hair tonics
and invigovators, and the long attention
and care bestowed upon it is shown in
their descendants. The south Georgia
negro is an evidence CT evolution-the
survival of the fttest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

In Japan the old-school physicians are permit
ted to wear only wooden swords. This is a gently
sarcastic way of expressing the opinion that
they kill enough people without using weapons.
BUT the druggist who introduced DIR. Pierce $
Golden Medical Discovery into the Empire, car
ries fine steel blade. 1t was found that all who
tried this wonderful remedy for coughs. colds,
Consumptive tendencies, blood, skin and liver
troubles, were, without exception, greatly bene-
fitted. The Mikado himself is said to have
toned up" his system by its use, and the i'm
porter was therefore permitted the exceptional
honor Of wearing the sword of the nobility.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
STEWED KIDNEY.

Take 2 pounds beef kidney, cut all
the fat out and slice, lay it in cold water
with one teaspoonful of salt for fifteen
minutes; wipe dry and put in saucepan
with three half pints Of cold water, boil
two hours, half an hour before serving
put in one onion cut in slices, one tea
spoonful of sage, a very little nutmeg,
pepper and salt to season it well; serve
very hot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
Arrested on Charge Of Grand Iare.uv.

CHICAGO, May 81 j. W. Whitcomb,
who is wanted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on
the charge of grand larceny, was arrested
here to-day. whitcomb decided to waive
requisition papers, and went back with
Sheriff Francis, of Cedar Rapids.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
Method in Her Madness.

Bachelor (whom Brown has brought home to
d nneT)-poeS our wife always kiss you, Brown
when you return from the officer
Brownies. always; never fails.
Bachelor with a ssgh)-Ah, it must be delight
full TO have cosy home Ike this and lovely lit
tie wife to greet you with a kiss!
Brown (alsO with ighb-Yes she kisses me to
discOE tr II l have hean drinking ANYTHING.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

Pa, what's q mirageE'
Its the union Of one man and one woman IN
I'll the law shall separate them"
That's marriage, pa l want TO know what
: mirage is
same thing. sonny: same thing. A man i'm
AGNES he sees wonders where there is nothing.
: lght shy of them, sonny: fight shy OF them.
Fab IL Il Ir-1=g,- s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

ROUGH ON RATS - for rats, mice, bugs. IS
RoUGu on CATAERu." Only absolute cure. soc
ROUGH on CORNS" Hard or soft cornS, I,C
ROUGH ON TOOTuACIE. 9" Instant relief lie
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
a PLEA MT
REMEDIAL HOME.
FULL STAFF OF
Experienced PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS.
DEany CHRONIC DISEASES Sue
CcSsfuiIy Treated without a
Personal Consultation.
a PLEAS SAINT

WE obtain our knowledge of the patients dis
" case by the application, to the practice OF
medicine, of wcil-cstablishcd principles of modern
science. The most ample resources for treating
lingering or chronic diseases, and the greatest
skill, are thus placed within the easy reach OF
iuFalids, however distant they may reside Write
and describe your symptoms, inclosing ten cents
in stamps, and n complete treatise, on your par
ticular disease, viii be sent you, with our opln-
ion as to its nature and durability.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

Reinsurance agent Madam, cur company
has never failed to pay a single claim, and when
you consider that onc-siNth of our holders die
every year you" Madam-'So many die !
Really can't think of taking q policy; don't
think II womb be safe. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

ROUGH on PILES. Quick, complete cure sc.
HjtHlUPAlBA, Great Kidney Remedy. 81.
WELLS HEALTH REVIEWER for weak men
WELLS HAIR BALSAM. If gray. gradually
restores color; elegant tonic dressing. .0C.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

"EOUGH ON ITCH" Ointment cures Skin Hu
morS PmpleS. Flesh Worms, Ring Worm, letter,
Salt Rheum, Frosted Feet, ChlOlaiuS, Itch, Ivy
Poison BARRIERS Itch. Scald Head. Eczema. 5oc.
Druggists or mail L 5. Wells, jersey City, n J.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

Ing summer or fall drought, and the
ensilage is said to have been proved sn
excellent winter feed for sheep, swine and
poultry as well as for cattle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

There was a young lady Of Riga
Who smiled as she rode on a tiger,
They returned from the ride
With the lady inside,
And . smile on the face of the tiSer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
THE HOUSEHOLD.
PARTRIDGE PIE.

For partridge pie peel two or three
sweet oranges, quarter them, put them il
the birds without OTHER stuffing. Put 8
delicate slice of cold boiled ham or fried
ham ii the bottom of the dish and cover
with a top crust only.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

was rebuked the other day for using slang eN-
preston and excused heTsel, by replying: Well.
my broth i b:omEnt that into the house The
teacher said: Your brother ought t. be moro
careful Of his language" oh" said the little
one apoI, getically, you know You can't stop
boys from bring uG slang into the house. Can
YOus'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

Farmers and others who have a ljttic leisure
time for the next few months Will find 1t Their
interest TO write to h. L. Johnson 4 Co. o Rich
mond, whose advertisement appears in another
column. They offer great Inducements 10 per
sons to work for them all or part of their time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

Hrseas can be cured. if properly treated in
TINE, aS shown by the following statement fclm
u. {. lREEMAS, Sydney: Having been 4 grr,lr
sufferer from pulmonary attacks, and gradGa y
wasting away for the past two years. It az nj,
me pleasure = testify that Scott's Emulsion
OF Cz-4iver Oil with Line and soda h.tS IL, %
ne crest rel eff, and l rheertuly recon mv,,i t
t. all suffering in a siui way 10 myself In
addition, would say that it is very pleasant 10
take"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

LOON YOUNG, prevent tendency to wrinkle.
CT a2eflg OF the skin by using LEAURELLS On.
trcScrveS youthful, plump, fresh condition Of
the features. \ transparent alabaSter skin Sl.0l
Druggists or exp. L. s. Wells, Jersey City, n J
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
VERY Sensible " jams. Z"

Mr.. Phelps, the minister to England,
has been trout fishing at Ripon, Vt, this
last week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
LUNG Troubles and Wasting

\ dude vho was visiting friends in the country
complained of the eggs. They SEEM said he
lacking in tiavaw, compared with our city eggs,
they are rathaw iuSipid, avn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

Minister Ito sick maul-'sYou realize. nv dear
brother, that you must dieS'' Sick mau-''EeS
&nG l shall die with perfect resignation: bur
please don't mention that 10 my wife,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
ESQUMAUx OF THE NORTH POLE,
Chambers Journal.

Peculiar Festivities Celebrated by Our North
em NeighbOrs-The Kashga and the Use to
Which 1t is Put
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
4 Chin of the Older BLOCK.

Mr. E,nSietter Gn the bosom of his family
How mooch mei9 fiddle David leaf he's father
L--.--n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
BUCKwHEAT CAKES.

Put one quart of cold water in jar,
add to it teaspoonful of salt and three
and half cups of buckwheat, beat until
perfectly smooth; add half teaspoon
full of yeast and mix well co7er the top
of the jar, let stand in moderately
warm place until morning. When ready
to bake dissolve a teaspoonful of boiling
water; add this to the batter, beat and
bake on d hot creased griddle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

HVS TN Dr.. WlanIs' Indian Pie ointment Is
LII In sure cure for blind, bleeding or itching
HMM piles Cure guaranteed Price SOC an
u AEsA~ 81 At druggists OF mailed by WILL
LIAMs MFG CO. Cleveland, o.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08

n HME cfrnv Bookkeeping, Business Forrra
&EUsHG SIUul sPenmansfip Arithmetic hoT:
- hand, etc, thoroughly taugit ly mail |irCltsr'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-06-08
PASSOVER BALLS FOR SOUP.

Chop an onion and half pound of
suet very fine; stew them together until
the suet is melted, then pour it not upon
eight spoonfuls of biscuit flower; mix it
well together; aud little salt, a little
grated nutmeg, lemon peel and ginger,
and six eggs. Put the balls into the soup
when it bolls, and boil them for quarter
of an hour. The quantity of eggs and
flour may appear dlsproportioned ed, but the
flour employed is of peculiar kind used
for the purpose in Jewish families. These
are delicious in any kind of soup, espec-
iallY with IentiIS.