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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
EN0CH ARDEN AGAIN.

4 Family Reunited After Search of Twenty
seven Years.
The experience of Euoch Arden has
mad many repetitions, but few are more
thrilling than the one narrated below. In
June, 1862, says Detroit dis patch to the
st. Louis Globe-Democrat, Alfred Cum
mings, contractor and builder of Chi
cago, and the possessor of wife and
five small childrer.-three girls and two
boys-marched forth to battle for the
Union. At Chattanooga he was wounded
and taken prisoner, being listed as killed.
After eight months in Southern hospitals
and prisons, he made his escape, rejoined
his company before Atlanta, and marched
with Sherman to the sea. He wrote his
wife an account of his capture, escape
and the subsequent campaign, but it was
one of 1.-The letters that never came" His
wife, believing him dead and having a
large faraily to support, married again,
moving to another part of Chicago. At
the close of the war Cummings returned.
His wife and children were gone, no one
knew whittier. Heartbroken, he began
his weary search for them, travelling all
over the country. When his money was
exhausted he earned more and started
again on his search. He drifted to Lead
it all as before, and returned
to the West. A short time ago
he returned to the mining
camp, ard as he sat around the camp fire
his attention was attracted by scrap of
paper blowing along the ground. The
greatest sOlace to men who delve in lonely
places ID news of the great outside world,
aud Cummings eagerly grasped the scrap
an ~ md .,..v TO- - \
to be fragment of the Detroit Free
Press, and he found in it account of re-
ception to be given by the Odd Fellows
In this city. He saw among the names
of those who were conducting the prep
aration for the reception, that of John
II. Cummings. This was the name of his
eldest son, and he lost not a moment in
coming here. He found John H. Cum
mings was the inside steward of the Rus
sell House. The stranger peere6 eagerly
into the young mans face momentarily,
an then stretching ont both hands, ex-
claimed, John, my boy, don't you know
your father" When the mists cleared
away, father and son, who had not seen
each other tor twenJy-seven years, were
clasped in each others arms. That night
Alfred Cummings slept under the roofsof
his sons house, at IA Miller street. Now
comes the denouement. A few years ago
the second husband of Mrs. Cummings
died, and she has since lived in Toledo
with her son, Charles E. Cummings. All
three daughters are married. A remark
able family reunion was held at Toledo
one evening, the father and husband, so
long separated from their o Sn, once more
taking them to his heart again. Alfred
Cummings is nov 5S years of age, but
still robust. He will return to the West
and resume his mining operations, having
struck a rich lead.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
She Wanted n Asn.


Il promise you one thing" said the
beautiful maiden as she hung to his Goa;
lapel, Il promise you this, that when l
am your wife shall study your comfort"
"You will, NY dsrlingsH
"Ah! won't Is''
And IN what way, my sweetheart"
well, I'll never bake bresd myself, out
slways get it from the hake-house."
"GsoriouS!"
But in return for that
'Yesf"
And for all my wifely love"
"Yess"
And that 1 shall seek to promote yosr
comfort in everything"
"YesY"
"1ou Will give up your clubs and your
associates who keep you out late at night
and devote all your attention 10 me, cher
ish me, love nue. as You love me now
think me as sweet and As beautiful rs you
think me now-you will do all thst?"
by Jove, l will"
Then, Georges, reject you"
"Whstm
Yes, l reject you, want to marry g
man, not an angel"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

highly educated, very intelligent, and by
70 means prejudieed in religious mat
tiers, WAS once asked whether the words
acted as an evil charm or whether they
merely foretold evil. The reply was, 81
don't know; but l do know from expsr-
fence that whenever anybody tells ms /
an looking we'll l fall i'll within three
days; ard the more intimate l am with
the person that says it the worse the ILL
ness Is" There may be connection be,
tween this superstition and that of the
evil eye-we are inclined to think there is
but they must not be confounied, a.
one Is often found in d:strists where the
other Is unknown
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
Superstition

Shortly after his election Plus k,
who was then sdored by the Romans aud
perhaps the best loved man in Italy, was
driving through the streets when he hap
pened to glance upward at an open win
dow at which q nurse was standing with
a child. A few minutes aftervard the
nurse let the child drop end it was killt d.
No one thought the Pope had wished
this, but the fancy that he had the evil
eye became universal and lasted till his
death. In Carniols if you tell mother
that her baby is strong and large for its
age, a farmer that his crops are looking
well, or coachman that his team is
good, all three will spit at your feet to
avert the omen, and, if you understand
the custom, you will do the same as an
act of politeuess. A person who wander
ed through upper Csrpiola and praised
everything he saw would soon come to
be considered the most Inalevolent of
men. In Naples exactly the same feel
ing exists. The terms of endearment
which mothers of the lower class use TO
their children, and the pet names they
call them by, and always go contemptu-
Gus that they would be offensive In any
other relation. The well known habit of
NeapoIitans 70 offer guest anything
that he may praise has probably the
same origin. 1t is, of course, nos to
very large extent only form of court
eey; but even now another feeling lu1ks
behind, at least in good many cases.
Yoar host has been delighted by your
admiration of his possessions; he would
have been disappointed if it bad not
been so warmly expressed as it was; but
stilI he is little afraid of the i'll luck the
kind things you have said may bring. By
offering the objects you have liked best
to you. and recsiving your certain refus-
al TO accept them, ne puts them in bad
light, and thus counterscts the evil efforts
OF your praise. He says to fate, "You
zee their value is not great after ALL"
This superstition, however, is By no
means confined to Naples or Italy; It is
said TO be common in China and Japan
and among negroes and red Indians.
Even in England it is not unknown. In
fact, in all countries, when visiting sick
acquaintance, it is oetter to say, Il am
glad 20 see you looking so much better"
Nor is the belief by any means confined
to the lower classes. A person Who is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
MurdererS Arrested by the Sherilfat Denver,
II

MurdererS Arrested by the Sheriifat Denver,
Col.
DENVER. A special from Chnders,
Texas, to Associated Press says.
Harry CHM, c. j, Watson alias Bs. low
Watson were arrested at Mgtsdon ranch,
Friday morning, for the murder of Geo.
W. Richardson, superintendent of San
Pedro Coal d Coke company, Carthage,
n. Nj, by the sheriff of Soccoro. The
murder was committed MAY Is The
officers cFne to Childers Wednesday
and started out to Matadou ranch
and arrested the prisoners Friday night
The murderers were quite popular
among the COW boys and they threatened
to release the prisoners, and fol
while it looked as If the officers woult
have to fight for the prisoners, but after
au explanation the prisoners wer,
brought to this place and put in jail 20
safe keeping. Harry Ghnn had 1913;
on his person when arrested and Watsol
$3.50.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
Farm and Home.
A PUBLIC SCHOOL IDYL.
E FRANK LrNTAHEY.

Cram il in, cram it in
Chlldren's heads are hollow!
Siam it in, IN it in
Still there's more to follow:
Hygiene and history,
Astrousmic mystery,
Algebra. Histology,
Latin. Etymology
Botany, Geometry
Greek and Trigonometry-
Ram il in, cram it in,
Children's beads are hollow!
Rap II in, tap it in
What are teachers paid for?
Bang II IN, slap it in
What are children made forf
Ancient Archaeology,
Aiyan Phiiology
ProSody, Zoology,
Physics, Clinictology,
Calculus ana Mathematics
Rhetoric and Hydro>tatics--
Ioax it in, coax it in
Children heads are hollow.
Scold it in, mold it in
All that they can sw allow;
Fold It in, hold il in
Still there's more to follow,
Faces plnched and sad and pale
Tell the same uud wing tale
Tell of moments robbed from sleep,
Meals untasted, studies deep.
Those whO'vt passed the furnace through
WITH aching brow will tell to YOU
How the teacher crammed it in
Rammed it in, TANNED it in
Crunched 1t in, punched it in,
Pressed 1t and careSsed il in,
Raped it in and slapped 1t in
When their heads were hollow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
She Felt II.
nAyrNif Epa.A H-,->

Hannah" she began as she called thu
girl into the sitting rooora. haven't 1 al
ways used you wells"
"Yes'm."
We'll, then. want TO ask you a question
and receive an honest answer"
on, ma'sm, I'm going TO quit! Yes,
I'll so right OFT"
Going TO qpits whys" 4,
bs'suse feel that you are going to
ask me If your husband aud me. were rid
ing on the ferrybost together khe other
day. and co1ldn't tell You. I promised
him on my sacred word wouldn't"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
FIGHT WITH TENANTS.
Many Policemen Wounded While Trying to
Eyict Irish Tenants

DUBLIN.-There was another conflict
at Falcarrsgh today, between
evlctors and tenants, during which %
policemen were injured. The police we're
totally unable to effect an entrance
through the doors. Finally scaling lad
ders were procured and with these the
attacking party endeavored to enter by
way of windows and roofs.
As the police swarmed up the ladders
inmates raiIed every manner of missile
upon them, and in some cases ladders
crowded With officers were thrown VIC
lently to the ground. In this way a
number OF officers received serious in
jurles. As usual superior force of
beslegers prevailed and evictions were
finally accom- plished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

that DR.. PIerce's Golden Medical Disc very out
sells all o her blood and liver medicines since IL
possesses such superior curative properties is To
warrant It's manufacturers in supplying 1t II the
people las they are doing through druggist
under conditions such as no other med cine Is
sold under, viz: that il must either brEeiit or
cure the patient, Or the money paid for il viii be
promptly returned. 1t cures all diseases IA ISiug
from ..erauged liyer-Or from impure blood. tit
iousuess, liver complaint, " all SKIN AN = dts
eases, salt heum, letter, scrUfulouS sores aud
swellings fever-sores, hip joint disease and kin
ured ailments
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
A Time killing Recreation.

The newest device for killing time, in
vented by the Briton, is to make the men
a. dinner party write out some account
of the ladies' gowns after the dear orea-
lures have left them TO themselves, and
the latter, when the tfforts are read aloud
in the drawing room, to give prizes for
the best and worst descriptions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

Over 60 people were forced to leave their homes
yesterday to call for free trial packal Of
Lanes Family Medicine. If your blood is bad
your liver and kidneys out Of order, if you are
constipated and have headache and an unsightly
complexion, don't fail to call on any druggist
To day for free sample of this grand remedy.
The ladies' praise it. Every one likes it, Large
size package, so cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

The other day Chief Engineer J. ]. Donovan,
miles across the Yakima Indian reservation In
the cars, was anxious to show her a specimen of
the famous old tribe, but not solitary Indian
could be discovered He could see township
after township of the richest, most beautiful
land, upon which white man is allowed 10
Craze hungry horse, because it is reserved by
the government for the Indians. The absurdity
of the thing made him lanRh
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
OUR PATRIOTIC FoREMorHERs.

In 1863 the matrons of 400 families to-
gether agreed to use no more tea until
the tax was taken off. Soon after this
example was followed by large Lumber
of young ladies who signed this covenant:
eve, the daughters of those patriots who
have and do now appear for public inter
est, and in proper regard for their pos
terity as such, do. with pleasure engage
with them in denying ourselves the drink
OF foreign tea, in hope to Illustrate plan
which tends to deprive whole country
of all that is valuable in life"
Ia England, during our civil war, WON
en- displayed the same enthusiasm of
sympathy. They organized to. tookssafte
those families of operatives who were
thrown out of employ ment in the cotton
mills of Birmingham and Manchester, all
glad to do what they could for those who
suffered in the cause of liberty.
1t was the temperance question that
led in the later organizations. To pro-
teot themselves and their homes the WON
en- of this country banded together in
larger league than was ever dreamed of
before. The unions claim membership
of fully 100000, an aggregate that shows
how strong is woman's interest IN all
affairs that touch public morality, and
through that the home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
Not Up to the Queens English

American Tin London store): 81 wish
to bay pair of suspenders." Shopkeep
er: Never heard of such a thing, sir >
American: "Isn't this gentleuan's
furnishing storer" Shopkorpei: "No
sir; this is a haberdashery and dress sup
ply shop, SIR" American retires stagger
od-Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

The dentists daughter (who hears her
farther approaching): "Oh, dear, Ed
ward, here comes my father. If he
should tind Us together We are lost. Oh,
he Is coming! You will have either TO
ask for my hand or-let him pull cut a
tooth for your"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

The Garden and Forest contains sketch OF
the grounds Of the Lyman place at Waltham,
and also an engraving Of the famous purple beech
tree which is about ninety years old, has a cir
conference OF more than thirty feet and branches
extending eighty-fve feet. The planting of
purple beeches should be more common. They
require space for growth. On lawn they are
very beautiful
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

Here is an item from the Choctaw (Ala.)
Herald: We are requested TO say to the men Of
this place that on the tap af the bell at the church
on Saturday evening, before the second and fourth
Sunday in each month, they solicited 10
attend and assist the young ladies In cleaning the
~Mps and church for services the next day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

A Seattle newsboy, who boasts the sobriquet
OF jay Gould called an Italian colleague "Dago. "
A fight insued, and Jay Gould hurled a rock
which missed It's mark and hit a passing lady.
This so frightened the Italian that he through
plate g.ass windo v, breaking il into smthereens
hat he
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

Just think of i'll s14052 made in one week by
an agent representing b. r. johnson & Co, Of
Richmond, Va and they have had many more
parties travelling for them who did equally well,
some good deal better. If you need employ
ment il would be a good thing TO sit down and
write them a line at once
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
PEA SOUP.

Wash teacupful of split peas and put
them on to cook in three quarts of water;
add small soup bone or a piece of fresh
pork. Bring to boil and cook slowly {;
add small onion or turnip, and carrot
slice, aud a few cloves. Simmer at least
three hours, then take out the bone. and
put the rest through a fine colander or
serve. Return the soup to the kettle, and
add a little flour and butter rubbed
together, if not as rich and thick as liked.
There should be two quarts of milk when
done. Fry bread cut Ill small squares in
butter, dcain, put them in the tureen an :!
pour the soup over, or crackers can be
used if preferred.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

severe hanstorrn followed by heavy fall Of
rain, Is reported from Murray County. Georgia
The falling hail, by cold and force, benumbed
the Ssh In Sugar Creek The following rain
washed the helpless i-h out Of the creek. leaving
thousands Of them high and dry. Citizens Of
surrounding country gathered hundreds OF
pounds each Of the fsh Tor table use.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
RHUBAkB PIE,

Peel the rhubarb and slice half an inch
thick. Cover deep pie plate with paste
and sift over the bottom a half cup Of sux-
ar; fill the plate with rhubard, scatter over
it the remaining half half cup of sugar,
dot with butter, sprinkle a saltspOonful of
salt over the top, CRATE on nutmeg, dredge
lightly with flour, wedge the edge OF the
crust and cover with paste, cut large
enough to pass beneath under the crust
Let the oven be hot when the pie is put
III that the under paste may bake quick
ly, then open the door, or remove the pie
to cooler part of the oven.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

$500 Reward for an incurabe case OF chronic
Nasal Catarrh offered by the manufacturers Of
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. so cents, by drug
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

Any man that puts an article in reach OF oUer-
worked tcOn,en to Tighten her labor is certainly
JenetdctOr. Cragin & Co. surely come under this
head in making Dobbins' Electric Soap SO cheap
that all can use il. Yon give il q trial
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
Oregon, the Paradise of Farmers.

Mild, equitable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit grain, grass and stock country
ia the world. Full information free. Address
the Oregon Immigration BOARD, Portland, Ore
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
RAISED WAFFLFS.

Scald one and three-fourths cups milk,
add one-half teaspoonful salt and one
half tablespoonful butter. When cool
add one fourth cup yeast and one pint
flour. Beat we'll and let rise. Then add
two eggs beaten separately. Bake in
watf1s irons. Raise over night The
waffle irons are usually hot enough to
tnrn at once. The iron must he the size
of the cover, Is the cover must be re
moved when cooking. The irons must be
kept perfectly clean. Pastry -four should
be used, and the wa f1lss served as soon as
cooked.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
VIRGINIA BEATEN BISCUIT.

One and half pounds of flour, one
fourth of pound of lard, a pinch of salt
Mix enough milk aud water to make a
stiff dough. Beat the dough for half An
hour, until it breaks when pulled. Work
out into small biscuit, prick several times
With fork and bake quickly. fake
small pieces of the same dough, roll by
hand the size of a marble and roll out fl 1t
with the rolling pin, for waters or thin
biscuit
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

Pick over and wash one cupful of pearl
tapioca, put it into the saucepan with
pint and half of boiling water, cook
one hour, or until trans parent, stir often,
add one saltspoontul of salt, ons-half
cupful of sugar, one-half tumbler of
currant jelly, Or any other jelly desired;
stir until the jelly is ali dissolved; pour
into dish and keep on ice; serve very
cold with sugar and cream
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07

Ore quart OF milk, one half a box gela-
tire soaked in one oapful of water, four
tablespoonfnls of grated chocolate made
smooth in u little milk, three eggs and
little extract of vanilla; heat the milk I'M
til boiling, then add the other ingredients
aud boil i've minutes; pour into mold,
serve with cream and sugar or custar6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
PRACTICAL RECIPES.
LOWELL PUDDING.

One coffee cupful of milk, one cupful
of raisins, half oupful of molassAs, half
teacupful of brown sugar, one cupful of
suet, one teaspoonful of saleratns, half a
teaspot nfut of salt, -four sufficient to
make stiff batter, boil three hours; serve
with vanilla aapca
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-06-07
THREATENED BY COWBOYS.

ies, | reject you, l want TO marry a
4, not an angel"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-14
Personal Notes.

Mr.. S. Fest, ST., has returned from
Europe.
Mr.. Tom Stevens left today for
Rockport.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Mutually are ex-
pected home tonight from the north.
Mr.. Edgar Schramm, Jr., is in Gin
acinnati.
Mr.. Fritz Koehler left today for
Euero, to locate and engage in bust
business.
Mr.. VIM. Basse and daughter, of
fredericksburg, are at the Mahncke
hotel.
County Assessor Poor has returned
from the assessors and collectors
convention held at Fort Worth.
E. P. Quirk returns from an extend
ed trip through the east fully per-
suaded that San Antonio will have a
large number of winter visitors from
the eastern states.
II. G.. Russell, Esq, of Oshkosh
Wis, reached the city yesterday. He
speaks in most glowing terms of the
crops along the line of the railway in
Tex as as being beyond anything he
rad conceived in this state. He re-
mai ms a week or two to look after his
bus mess interests here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-09-14
Concho VALLEY Fair.

The board Of directors of the Concho Valley
Fair association, to be held on October 10Th, to
continue four days, have sent the LIGHT a
most cordial invitation to attend. This fair
is at San Angelo, and from the premium list
forwarded, will be a credit to Northwest and
West Texas. When this invitation says
1--WE will be delighted to have you drop your
quill and take run out and see it, san An
Jgelo owes the press of Texas very large debt
for the many kindly attentions she has re-
ceived, and would ike to show her gratitude
in a substantial Way."-The LIGHT feels very
much like embracing the opportunity as Gag
erly as a young man embraces the opportuni.
ty in the form Of pretty girl, but the duties
OF the editorial room are imperative and the
invitation is declined with sigh of regret
and the wish that San Angelo may enjoy her
Fair to her hearts content, and also fully rep.
resent herself at the International Fair in San
Antonio, November 9Th.