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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Viewed In one light, the prohibition of drink
ing saloons within 200 feet of cemetery seems
unnec eSs9ry, saws the Christian at Work. The
dead will not be disturbed by 1t, while for the
habitual tippler the cemetery where he will soon
take up his residence Will be conveniently near
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Frenclmau has Invented u new system for
prupe ling canal boats Il consists Of an endless
cable running a'ong the two uauks. The hNats
are moved AT double III" ordinary speed and can
read ly be attached aud detached from the
,ab AS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

S"Et >l Ills surci malignant B'.>sl Eus,n
had tycu treated. with rgsrIr, Nar-
cuN auj r"a>h not Nuiy Jhc E,.i rtlsu Nut
iC.'e,Sa the rheumatism winch o., poisonous
w.rca'S GEo RuNEtl, sag "a avenue. \ y.
Nue wears Sanu,N attacked ~ my chldrcn and
they wore badly tr.tri VITA that WHICH the
trvarrcnt vs ny 'aHfy physician persuaded
SN.tN Scl IA ~ag.ak account NJ county
r7nr thc 'vH,rul apparent frn the first TOW buses
,HA >Hast Jy children are , sound
N..vs. JOAN WILLIAMS. Lexington. Va.
N"4rTS SrEEIg cuiItyh remedy. and IS tho
only mrtglue Wt'ch permanently Ssrofu'A E.r.i
li"u'> Cancer au5 Coui1Era, E,i rvlssn bks
ou Eo,Sl aud SAtn Diseases, u.l lr,i free
TiE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
WHITE TURNIPS.

Peel some nice white turnips and after
cutting them in quarters put them to
stew in cold water and when about done
finish boiling in milk with san, little
red pepper and a piece of butter and
serve plain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

The result of the work of such comm sSions in
several States of the UEOn has been highly salts
factory, and would recommen the abortion of
a sinltr commission by this Leg stature. with
thu power to enforce the laws .ainst all adu.-
ITERATION Of f DDS and drinks, and permanent
annual appropriation sufficient to make the work
Of the commission effective in protecting the
health and property of the people of tnis State
EDUCATIONAL
l commend to your most careful considPra-
ton the report or the State Superintendent,
which contain; full account Of the high stand
ard of work done by the University. the no mai
State
The following SUMMARY will show the total
amounts paid by the Stare for educational pur-
poses during the years 1887 and 1888:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Or Isaac Thnmp-
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell it, 25c
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
A Modest Reminder.

Bobby's mother had invited a few
friends to tea, and Bobby WAS conse-
quenty instructed to be on his best he
naviBr.
The conversation having become ani-
mated at the table our young friend v6s
forgotten. A few moments aftervsrd
bis mother asked the servant for plate.
You can have mine, mamma; there
amt Rothin' on it," said poor little
Bobby.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
81, sos. l22 76 81, 2s4, 5l3 20

TOTAL ........'.' y, oUo' IEE 20 81 So4' 90 20
The disbursements from this fund. with the
exception # the appOrtiOnment Of the North
w ScOnSIn Railroad License TAX fund, which
amounted for two years o 500 S2 81, represent
the actual expendItu eS of the safe government
for all purposes for the last biennial period, and
are as follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
ELECTIONS

The Importance OF Perfecting our election laws
so as TO give the greatest p0slD bic asSJITan that
every voter may cast his ballot as he wills with
out moeStatiOn, interference UF unfrienGly scru-
tlny deserves your attention The elections in
this state are. without doubt. as honestly con-
Quoted as hose in any part OF the country. But
IN many In-tau ces voters are objected TO crowd
ing and unpleasant opportunities as theT ap-
preach the ballot box In 1851 the legislature
enacted a law applying to cities OF 5000 or
more inhabitants and therefore operative in the
city Of Milwaukee alone By the provisions OF
this law most. Il not all. the annoyances that Oe-
set the voter al the polls are Obviatsd. This act
has now been ia force during two important
elections in that city, and am Informed gives
universal satisfaction l see no reasons why the
provisi rs Of that law shout not b INSIDE ap-
piicstle TO all incorporated cities and villages Of
the state, IL net 20 township elections com
mend this subject to your thoughtful atteatIon-
CrT CHARTERS
The last legislature wisely provided for com
mission TO frame genera oil for The incorpora-
ton Of cities am informed that this coEumLs-
sion VIII De prepared 10 submit 3 report at a
very early day: and / commend this matter to
your attention as one CT the mot important sub
5ects that can CAIN legislative coast ierstion
The evils Of the present sgsreZn are net only too
mann, bur They are sl-o too well known. 70
justify recap.rUlArio1 here
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
DISPATCHES OF MONDAY CONDENSED.

Hon. ID. Il. Francis, was inausurated
governor of Missouri Monday, the cere
monies being very simple.
The report of extreme restitution
among the farmers in the western part of
WEIGH county, Dakota, has bsen verified
by investigation.
The lsndtag was opened yesterday The
emperor declared ali the foreign relations
of the country friendly and the financial
condition satisfactory
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Mrs. F. Maddox Concorlia. Kan saws: wiz.
ard OIL is our family physi ian. It gives gre It
rel eft in SICK headache, and in coughs and coils
with the children. 1t is all that COul b. desired
II acts promptly.N Sold by all drngglsts
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
H0AaUS FIRST MESSAGE
Dairy Commission FavOred.-Laws
Against Bogus Butter Needed.
A State Soldiers Home and Extension
of the Milwaukee Election Law
Are Recommended The Affairs of
the State are Reviewed.
Fetou- Citizen. of the Senate ons zsse,,b ~,

Feitotc- Citizens of the Senate and Assembly:
You are convened under eli Gun sfancr espec-
clally Tavortig tile prosperity of Wisconsin. It
becomes my pleas n : duly to report excellent
progress in all the material affairs of our Com
mouwea tn. well as a most encourage 2
growth in good citizenship. The past two years
have, under the blessing OF al AL Wise PrOvl-
dence, been marked by peace aud good will
throughout the varf JUS and complicate relations
desirable state of affairs than the enactment
and enforcement of Just ami wholesome laws
It IS well 10 remember that all the law We have
is the enforced law.
The aft rirs of our State government have been
conducted with general regard for Integrity
al economy. | congratulate YOU upon the
cheering outlook which is presented TO US
people in all borders, and 1 desire to assure
you of my most earnest purpose u cooperate
with you to tie fullet promotion pos -ible of the
peace and prosperity of our beloved State.
PUBLIC FINANCES.
From the exhaustive and valuable reports of
the Secretary of state and State Treasurer have
comp led the following condensed sta -ement of
the condition of public finances at the close
of the fiscal year, September 81, 1888:
Balance in Treasury October l, 1886 Si36, 20 q
beripiaI period -. ...,....... -. s. $50. 996 10
Disbursements for same period .. 5, Al, 072 81
1888 -. -. =. ................ $50, 7o2 A
This balance stands credited in the Treasury as
follows:
General fund. ...................... 1914, 1879 90
School fund Observation-Disclosures. 49, PAL IS
School fund income %. 4U9 %
Normal School fund ........... $50 5 10
University fluid ........ ............ 80 2ll 81
Agr icultural College fund. "a. 957 %
Drainage fund ..................... 49, 035 81
! Delinquent Tax fund ............... 94S g.
Deposit fund. ..................... 10, SOB Go
| Redemption fund.-. ......... 10 IS
Trespass und' .... op 2,o57 46
! st. CroiX 6 Lake Superior R. R
Deposit fund. ................. 40S o.
fund. =. 49,. .......,.s.....~...... 4,577 IS
| All, tment fund ........... .......... go 81
frnd. ..:................i....... $50 O5
Total as above " SEQ 7G2 a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
Pains and Aches

In various parts Of the body, particularly IN tho
bsck. shoulders and joints, the unWelcome indi-
cations hat rheumatism has gained fOOtbOId, and
Jou are sin for It" for longer shorter period.
rheumatism is caused by lsctc acid in the blood and
IS cured by Hoods sarsspsrfla which n'UtTaizes tie
acdity and efadioates every mpurity from the blood.
~ suffered from acute sttack Of rheumatism
Induced by severe sprsin Of once alOcatef ankle
joint, which caused great swelling and Intense pain.
one bottle Of Hoods sarspsriila restored CircuIa-
ton cleansed tie blood and relieved the pain" L. T.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

CHAPTER NXuL-MEESoN's ONCE AGAIN.
a month had passed. mouth of long.
happy days and such dear delight as young
people who truly love each other can get
ont of honeymoon spent under the most
favorable circumstances in the sweetest,
suunjCSt spots of the Channel Islands.
And now the curtain draws up for the last
time IN this history, where it drew up for
the FIRST in the inner Office of Nelson's
huge establishments
During the last fortnight certain COM
munlCatlonS had passed between MIR John
Short, being duly authorized thereto, and
the legal representatives of Messrs. Addi-
son and Roscoe, with the result that the
interests of these gentlemen in the great
publishing house sad been bought up, and
that EuStaCe MeeSou was now the sole
owner of the vast concern, which he in
tended 10 take under his personal super
vision
Now, accompanied by John Short. whom
he had appoint ed 10 the post of solicitor
both OF his business and private affairs.
and by Augusta, he was engaged in form
ally taking over the keys from the head
manager, who was known throughout the
establishment rs No. l.
Il wish to refer to the authors agree
ments of the early part of last year" said
EuStacc
Ne. l produced them somewhat sulki-
ly. He did not like the appearance Of this
determined young owner upon the scene,
with his free and un-MeeSon-uke ways.
Eustace turned them over, and, while he
did So, his happy wife stood by him. mar
Yelling at the Kaleidoscope changes in her
circumstances. When last she had stood
in that office, not year ago, it had been
AS "A pitiful suppliant begging for few
pounds wherewith to try and save her SIS
ter's life. and now
suddenly EuStace stopped turning, and,
drawing document from the bundle,
glanced at il. Ii was AuEustas agree
-nent with Meeson * Co. for Terminals
Vow" the agreement binding her to them
for five years, which had been the cause
of all her troubles, and, as she firmly be-
leved of her little sisters death
mere. my dear" said Eustace to his
wife, there is present for you. Take
itw
Augusta took the document, and. hay-
ing looked to see what it was, shivered as
she did so. 1t brought the whole thing
back so painfully to her mind.
What shall do with it, she asked;
tear il upg'
Yes" he answered. mo, stop btu
and, taking it from her, he wrote Can
celed IN big letters across it, signed and
dated it.
There" he said, now send it to be
framed and glazed; and it shall be hung
here in the office, to show how they used
TO do business at Nelson's"
No. snorted, and looked at Eustacs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
DOUGHNUTS.

One cup of sugar, three cups of flour,
a piece of butter the size of au egg, one
cup of milk, two eggs, one half teas poon
full of soda, one of mace. Mix together,
roll out, cut in shape and fry IN not
Ia ID
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

One Newman, of Rushville Ind, has a crow
which has forsaken its kind. aud associates alto
gether with the chickens in the baruyarl. At
night it roosts with the poultry, and during the
day time feeds with them, and altogether con
nmcfs itself as a Wpll Il LsnnSiI .nme1 chicken
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
MINCE PIE.

Take pounds of beef, chop fine with
3pounds of suet; seed pounds of raisins
wash pounds of currants, slice pound
of oitron, chop quarts of apples. Put
| in a saucepan with cinnamon, cloves,
ginger, nutmeg, the juice of two lemons
teaspoorful ot pepper ana 2 pounds Of
sugar. Pour over all quart of cider, !
pint of mOlasses and teacup Ct melte d
butter. Bake in a rich crust without
| tops, then bake crust of puff paste and
lay on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
STEAMED OYSTERS.

Lay them in a potato steamer over
boiling water, cover with a plate TO keep
the steam in, aud cook for ten minutes.
Then serve quickly IN the shell and on
very hot dish, with fried brown bread
and lemon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
CRANBERRY SAUCE

One quart berries, pound graduated
sugar and u pint water. Cook ten min
! utes, shake the vessel; do not stir.
(2) One quart berries, l pound granu-
lated sugar and l pint water. Bring
sugar and water to a boil, add the fruit
and boil till clear-fifteep or twenty
minutes.
(3) One pound berries, l pint cold
water, = pound granulated sugar. Boil
together berries and water 10 minutes,
add sugar and boil 3 minutes longer.
Gently STIR or shake to prevent scorch
ing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Total. ............ S2.11l. POI 70 s., 099, 94 80
This exhibit should call for the close scrutiny
OF the members OF the legislature as well as of
the people of the state
TRUST FUNDS.
The several trust funds of our state are shown
to be in the following condition:
AT Interest In Treasury.
Sch~ol fund :........ s!965 213 s. Sl51, 241 50
University fund. -. 1871, 34I 50 80. 2,1 81
Normal School fund 800 J. AS 69S IS s52lS 10
Agricultl college fund. 2267Sl 90 1887 9S
Drainage fund ............. ......... 49O35 "a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

One pound of -four, a pounds sugar,
= pouu butter, pound ruIsius. l pound
currants, 2puUud cItrOn, l teaspoOnful
of ground mace, grated nutmeg, eggs
l even teaspoonful of soda, y pint sour
milk. Stir the flour well, cream the
butter, beat whites and yOlks of eggs
separately, no matter in what order you
put in the ingredients except that as
soon as you add the soda the cake must
begin to bake.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18
S2,5l,OJJ 90
CONTINGENT FUND.

It appears from the records in the Executive
Office that the disbursements from the Govern
or's contingent fund, from January /, 1887. to
Deem Der 81. 1888. s. 4G3. and that the bal
auce to the credit of that fund on the Isl Gay of
January of the current year was si,IS5.lL l
you'd recommend the usual appropriation Of
S2,OO0 year for the coming two years.
As showing in some measure the development
OF the resources of the State. submit a compsr-
awe statement of tire receipts and dEsburse-
ments for the biennial periods ending respec-
lively September 60. 1873, ami September 80,
1888:
1878 1855
Gross rpcafpts Gaf AGO 10
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

$tS5, $40, $50 y SSSI, 264.s4S
By the foregoing ii is male apparent mat with
In the st decade the revenues Of The state have
been nearly DOUBLED without adding apprecially
70 the burdens of the people, thus deInonsr arinz
that there has been strong and steady INCREASE
In ali The elements Of material prosperity. This
gratifs ing result would not have bet schieyed
except through wise and Conservative II isiation,
and thus becomes q powerful reminder Of the
Necessity OF continuing such po-acJ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Take a nice spare rib wi part of the
tenderloin left in; season with salt and
little pepper, sprinkle with summer
savory; put in pan with a little water;
haste often and bake until nicely done
and Drowned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-01-18

Boil heaped handful of Irish moss in
quart of new milk, flavor with cup of
white sugar and a few drops of vanilla,
rose or kiIsch extract, Then strain and
pour iutO mold that has been wetted
with cold water. l. will turn out a deli
cious blanc mango, while the iodine i'll
the moss is most agreeable to delicate
thrOAts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10
Gitp Real Gstdte 60 fet.

A --A.-A.-A.-BUSINES PLACES. fair
IA. rents:
1888 BOwery, above Grand, large store and
house. F
l0s Bowery. large store and house.
a12 Bowery, large store and basement
1872 and 81 Bowery, viii alter or build 70
1I9 Bowery, two stores and floors, 25x1oo.
81 Bowery, large, deep store, &c.
BoRafy store adjoining Windsor Theatre.
240 Bowery, 3story house.
231, &rand-st., store and house.
". E. Cosnsr West and Harrison sts, store
S Howsrd-st., etere. basement and loft
l6e F. 11oth.st., full front or half store.
22e East 106th- st. half store and roomo.
Al17 2d.ave. haltstore and ro0lnA
S5T 1staye., full front store.
10 Bleeeker-st., first floor stofe.
N. w. Corner 1st-evt. and 1O9h-st, fuu
2 1877 9d-ays., half. store and rooms.
LOFTS.
IS Boxery, 4 light ANAL lofts
TO Bowery, five large light lOftH
10 70 16 DfsisioA.sE, ; light small lefta
81 Bewery, B small lofts.
50 Eaizabeth-st 3 OF 3 lofts
- BUILDINGS
40 BoweEy. 6-stOry hasemsnt and cellar
las CanaIst., near Bowery, large building.
231 GFand,st., 3-stoyy tstorsl building.
Cor. Harrison and West sta. snau building.
256 Eligabeth-st,, 9-story building.
9 I,eWis-st., 8stofy and basement building.
$50 East 5th-st, small (storel building
las East 62d-st, 2-stofY stable building.
And large selection OF all kinds Of business
places AZ undecided tenants. Applicants
may communicate their wants 70 CIRILLE
oAkRRAu, Agent, Gfend-sS, Bowery,
lndef Oriental Bank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10

Females.
1.-TWO IETELLIGENT and refined ladies'
j wanted to represent o New York pub
llshlng house In towne and cities In New.
duties viii involve the interviewing OF
business ana professional men for the nrst
Absolutely guaranteed, with q chance 70
must 30 receiyed by the 18th inst. FIELD,
BOX 20, Tribune Uptown ONCE, l,2SS
broadway.
w ANTED. "A young Iady out OF en-,
w ploYnent, who IL not afraid or work,
fer position worth q 900 Per year we
money woas O and sse S SilEnS . Sc anything hon
orabls. Address. stating age, business es'
fribuke Uptown Office, i,2ss broadway.
WT ANTED. Ladies to sell on eomniission
w tao Perfection Embroidery and Tuft
n Machine NEW srs ss tsss sSsry any
make beautiful rugs lsp-rob' carpets,
raised work on plush, velvet, SO. Lady
esnyssssrs can make large saisry selling
pasiafa Is Hast i<th.st-. ist floor, PIKE
e SfkNSILL,
V1TANTFD,--A lady o. refinement and
wv good address 10 III q position reaqir-
ing about 4 hours close application daily |;
eonsnen sation fibaFei 10 s1iiabla party, T.
=. s., BOX II, Tribune oliiee.
VxTANTED.--A neat ohiigine SRI 70 walt
w on o lady must be g9od seanstreis enc
willing 70 make herself usefur; wages sla
Hex aT7o, New-Ycpx. 81.
w ssnSrsI noassse SSk n family Of tive /
mus: be good pain ssce :, sd sss Sst ie 10:
East Tsd-et -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10
GOanlrn Boarn

A T FARMHOUSE. -ohecrful. sonfortab,o
"A rooms substantial board naountain ala:
la heufe travel early cpn,era. low ratea'
Lady ~ 81 West l2d,sE ''p ~" Ns's''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10
.Gitp Real cfsiate i11antrn.

ID EMIT GUARANTEES co.. $40 Grand st,
II buys sells, takes leases on tenement and
nat property, pays quarterly or semi an.
nually IN advance, prepays and collects rents
on commission. loans on bonds ara mort
CAGES, and for the completion and alteration
OF buildings; all property and estates econ
omcally and carefully managed.
w ANTED.-,A small houe. ataated IN
w the Och Ward; price about $500. Aa.
dress with tph particulars % CASH,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10
BOarb mautes

YOUNG gentleman from tne west. 70.
"A ekntly established IN the city. dealras 4
MONO IA rogpeeiahlg and slgictAy pssva:e
FAMILY Christian preferred tho very best
reiers6ees AdAfaa WILLIAM. Hsx IS,
Tribune once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10
manteS.

a LOAN Of els. 900 on property worth
"A eaS,OOD. situated m Westehester Com,
81, within thirty Ininutsa az " " Dsp7h
AidSess, u. NJ. 20f broadway. Room ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10
nressmakiHs.

81 REssMAKER Eishes . few more eu -
4 kortleea or would 80 oct BY the Gay %
Seek best references. Address 9ld Bruan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10

~ on sALEL-on reasonable terms the
"a fpeEt sheep or cattle raseh on IarimIc
plains wyoming Telritcry now running
1900 sheGp. Principals address HAZFN
y. WOOSTER Canaan. NJ. IT.. ar VA
4LLEE SAITH. Malls Building. New.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10
Real estate 10 essAaaqs,

A FARM near New-York wanted In sx-
n change for my house jn West S2d,st.,
near station; It - one Of the hnest houses
on the West side; mortgage % suit.
OWNER, Box 2A Tribune Once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10

ssy 81 Gil FL n is ss: 3 sssl, rs IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10

EOR SALE OF 10 exohsnge for vnim.
II ,roved property: tenement neighbofhood
preferred; handsome fats on oth-avc.l
south Of e0th-sk. including eoynar jus. com
r. 5. CALLAHAN, aso Esss 4ea-sk
9 URE BARGkINe.- CNy or country
- real estate. Send stamp tor printed
list GIBSON, IS Liberty-sI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-10

GOQO CASH. balance easy monthly pay,
DZUU mehtF. win buy 5000 or s2.fOl
house Of SIS rooms % Gslna2i y, D.; near
Room g. 2Si broadway.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1889-01-18
Benefit OF Advertising.

Talk about The benefit Of advcr-
Using! Down in Florida not long
ago q family lost a child which
they supposed had strayea away
from home and got lost. After
searching in vain for three days
the frantic parents placed an adj
vertisement in the nearest news.
paper. Imagine the surprise of
the parents upon going to the
door the next morning to see
monster alligator upon Che door.
step, where he had disgorged the
the child alive aud then died him.
self. The lad" cost them but
twenty-five cents, and it gave them
back their darling child; they
sold the alligator's hide for five
dollars, and the parents are show
ing the child in all the dime
museums of the land at fifty dol
lars per week. Does advertising
pay?
| r.
Editorial in the Hickory Fork
Saptag: eve can congratulate
the people of this community up
on the fact that the eagle Of vic
tory has perched upon the banner
OF prohibition. The liquor traffic
was a great curse to our people,
especially when the saloon-Leepers
DECIDED to Withdraw their adyer-
tisements from our paper. There
is one saloon, however, where it Is
pleasure to drink. This is the
magnificent emporium run by
Colonel John Gobbleton, who did
such excellent work as an exho:-
ter in the revival held al Gum
Springs last fall. This emporium
|
isisituoted about two miles from
town, and is beyond the reach Of
| the law. See advertisement.