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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Hotels Of peLand and Lake Melon,
EinrIHn

neIand has four and Lake Helen has two GOOD
home like hotels, with stables good enough for the
most fsstdious taste, and At prices that will strike
every one very reasonable, besides = score or
more Of well-kept boarding houses. The hotel sk
Lake Helen. which Mr. nelsnd has named the
Harlan Uouss, (or Piney Woods Hotel OF EloridA,)
is, as swhcle, elegant and c>nplete, with aoso-
iutely everything in style that will suit the mos
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
A Reautiful Picture Free-

For Accent stamp ito pay postage and
wrapping) We will mail panel photogrsv-
ure of our popular picture, kissing at
Seven, Seventeen aud Seventy" Address
the makers of the great anti-bile remedy,
bile Beans" J. F. Smith s. Co., st. Louis,
Missouri
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

Cummings as a committee on the eelebra-
ton. The house then at PAS P NJ ad-
journed until Thursday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
You may sing of the beauty OF springtime
That glows on the cheek of the young,
But sing Of q beauty that's rarer

But sing Of beauty that's rarer
Than any of which you have sung.
The beauty that's seen in the faces
OF women whose summer is DER,
The autumn-like beauty that charmed US
Far more than the beauty of yOre.
But this beauty is seen too rarely. The
faces of most women lose the beauty OF
youth too soon. Female disorders are like
frosts which come to nip the flowers which
betollen good health, without which there
can be no real beauty. If our American
women would fortify themselves against the
approach of the terrible disorders so preya-
lent among them, by using DIR. Pferce's
Fayorite Prescription, their good looks will
be retained to Sweet old age" This rem
cdy is guaranteed cure for all the distress
ing weaknesses and arrangements peculiar
to women.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets, one a dose. Cure
headache, constipation and indigestion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

THE YOUTHS COMPANION gives so much
for the small amount that 1t costs it is no
wonder it is taken already in nearly Half a
Million Families With It's fine paper and
beautiful illustrations, its Weekly Illustrated
Supplements, and its Douho Holiday Mum
beers, it seems as if the publishers could not
do enough to please. BY sending rs now
you may obtain it free TO January, and for
a full year from that date TO January, 1891.
Address, The YOUTHS CoMPASIoS, Boston,
Mass
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

Mild, equitable climate, certain and sbun-
dant crops. Best fruit, grain grass and stock
country in the world. Full information free.
Address the Oregon immigration Board,
Portland, Oregon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
F. ]. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, 0.
fE Sold BY Druggists, 75c.

When Mrs. Alice Good, of Coveret, Mich,
wants game dinner she shoulders her gun
and goes into the woods, returning shortly
with a mess Of squirrels. She is Good
shot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

the iuter-oceanic canal company has begun the
construction OF the important water way between
the two oceans which its organization contens
plates Grave complications for time seemed
imminent in view of supposed conflict OF luriS-
diction between Nicaragua and Costa hica M
regard 10 the accessory privileges to be con
coded by the latter republic toward the
construction of works ON the san Juan
river OF which the right bank is Costa tdcan ter
ritory am happy 10 learn that friendly ar
rangement has been effected between the two
nations This government has held itself ready
TO promote in every proper way the adjustment
Of all questions that might present obstacles TO
the completion OF a work of such tryauS-condent
importance to the commerce OF this country. aud
indeed to the commercial interests of the world.
A similar issue pending with
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

The improvement of our important rivers and
harbOrs should be promoted by the necessary
appropriations Care should be taken that the
government is not committed TO the prosecution
of works not of public and general advantage,
and that the relative usefulness of WORKS OF that
class is not overlooked. So far this work
ever toe said to be completed, do not doubt that
the end would be sooner and more economically
reached, ii fewer separate works under
taken at the same time and those selected for
their greater general interest were more rapidly
pushed to completion. Work once considerably
begun should not be subjected TO the risk and de
teriOratiOn which Interrupted or insufficient APP
prOpriatiOnS necessarily occasion
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

An Ohio man, who has been married three
times, was obliged to elops every time, as
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

Why rub, and toll, and rear out your
self and your clothes ON washday, when,
ever since 1864, Dobbins' Electric Soap
has been offered on purpose to Tighten your
labor, and save your clothes. No'o try it.
Your grocer has it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

facts carry their own argument One of the new
ships may, in fighting strength. equal two of the
old. but It cannot do the cruising duties of two
1t is important, therefore, that we should have
a more rapid increase in the number of servicea-
bic ships l concur in the recommendation of
the secretary. that the construction of eight ar
mored ships. three gunboats and five torpedo
boats be authorized.
An appalling calamity befeI three Of our naval
vessels on duty at the Samoan Isles in the harbor
of Apa, in March last, involving the loss OF four
officers and forty-seyeu seaTaen of two vessels.
the Trenton and Nandalia, and the disabling of
third, the Nipssc The vessels of the German
navy also in the harbor shared with our ships
the force of the hurricane, and suffered even
more heavily. While mourning the brave officers
and men. who died facing with high resolve
perilS greater than those OF battle il most graf
flying to state the credit of the American navy
for seamanship, courage and generosity was mag
nifcently sustained in the storm-beaten harbof of
Apia-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
r Ocean Mail Service should be Aided.

/ recommend that such appropriations be made
for ocean mail service in American steamships
between our ports and those of Central and South
America. China, Japan and the important islands
in both of the great oceans will be literally re
munerative for the service rendered, will en-
courage the establishment and IN some fair degree
equalize the chances of American steamship lines
in the competition which they must meet That
the American states lying south OF Us will cor
daily cooperate in establishing and maintaining
such lines of steamships 10 their principal ports
do d.rF,-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
"a o. Washing Machine Free t''

To introduce them we will give away 1000
self-operating washing machines. No wash
board or rubbing required. If you want one,
send to the Monarch Laundry Works, IS
Pacific Ave. Chicago, Ill
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

Miss Caroline Hillegas, who died at Charles
ton, s. c., last week, was one hundred and
fifteen years old. She was a teacher in the
public schools of Charleston for many years.
She outliyed all her relatives.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

During a sonambulistic fit a farm hand
near Esston hitched up team and plowed a
field ana then went back to bed again. Farm
srs of the vicinity are looking for more farm
hands affected in the same wav
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Deafness Can't be Cured

The Egyptian ohelsk in Central Park, New
York, is rapidly going to decay, notwith.
standing the efforts msde TO preserve it The
climate ID too severe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

In court, at Meadville, Pa, Judge Hender-
son-What date does the FIRST of Monday in
January come ons Member of the bar, re-
ferring to calendar-Wednesday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
oregon. the Paradjes forFarmers.

John W. Dwight, of Pennsylvania, owns
In North Dekota a farm nearly e large as
the state of Rhode Island.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
AmericIs finest-,.Tansilrs Punch" Cigar

A wild rabbit strolled into Farmer Emer-
sons kitchen in Tuscsrawas county, Ohio,
the other evening, and was comfortably
seated near the stove when discovered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
IsraZiI.

in favor Of the establishment Of a republican
form Of government is event Of great interest
to the United States. Our minister at Rio ne
.JaneirO was at once instructed to maintain
friendly diplomatic relations with the provisional
government, and the Brazilian representatives at
this capital were instructed by the provisional
government to continue their functions. our
friendly intercourse with Brazil has therefore
suffered no interruption. our minister has been
further instructed To extend Oh the part OF this
government u formal aud cordial recognition of
the new republic soon as the majority OF the
people of Brazil shall have signitied their assent
10 its establishment and maintenance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. Soc.
sand pump near Boise City, Idaho, re-
Gently brought up a flint idol from depth
Of 800 feet. 1t Is claimed to be the oldest
mark of human life on record by Professor
Wright, of Oberlin College, Ohio.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
ONE ENJOYS

~ - ~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 500
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe syrup co.
LOUISVILLE. Kr. &EW yoRx. NJ
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

James Sutcliffe hooked sixteen-pound
trout in Pyramid Lake, New, last Saturday.
This beats the record, which stood at four
teen pounds for many years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
THE DEPARTMENTS.
Operations in the Postal Branch of the
Government During the Year.

The report of the pOstmaster-geueral not only
exhibits the operations of the department for the
fiscal year, but contains many valuable SuggeS-
lions for the improvement and extension of the
service. which are commended To your attention.
No other branch of the government has so closely
a contact with the daily life of the people. Almost
every one uses the service It Offe = and every
hour gained in the transmission of the great com
meTCial mails has an actual ami possible value
that only those engaged in trade understand.
The saving of one day in the transmission of
the mails between New York and san Francisco,
which has recently been accomplished. is an Incl
dent worthy of mention. The plan suggested of
a supervision of the poStofice on separate dis
triCts that shall involve instruction and suggestion
and rating of efficiency of the poStmasteTs,
would, l have no doubt, greatly improve the
service.
\ pressing necessity exists for the erection Of a
building for the Joint OF the department and
of the city postoffice. The department was par
tally relieved by renting outside quarters for
part OF its force but il IS again over-cruwded.
The building used by tine city Once never was NJ
for the purpose and y now Inadequate and I'M
wholesome The unsatisfactory condition OF law
relating to the transmission through the mails of
lottery advertisements and remittances is clearly
stated by the postmaster general and his sugges
ton as TO amendments should have your favor
able consideration
Condition of Our Navy
The report of the secretary az the navy shows
q Reorganization Of the bureaus of the depart
nlent that will do not doubt, promote the ef
cisncy Of each. In general, satisfactory progress
has been made in the construction OF the new
shfrs Of war authorized by congress The first
vessel Of the navy. the Dolphin, was subjected
70 a very severe trial test and to very much ad-
verse criticism But it Is gratifying TO be able TO
stare that cruise around the world from which she
has recently returned. has demonstrated that she
is a iirssfelaSs vessel of hsr rate The report OF
the SECRETARY shows that while the effective fosre
of tae navy Is rapidly increasing by reason OF the
improved build and armament of the uey ships,
the number of our ships ut for duty grows very
slowly. We ha,. on the Attn of March lest thirty
seven rviceable ships and though four itl sc since
been added to the list, the total has not been in
creased because in tine time four have been
lost or condemned Twsnfy-siN additional vessels
have been authorized and appropriated for, but
il Is probable that when they completed our
list will only be increased 70 forey-two gain Of
five. The old wooden ships are disappearing al
most as last as the new vessels added. These
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
Rheumatism

According to the best sutho itiss, originates In
morbid condition of the blood Laetic acid caused
By the decomposition Of the sslstnoas and albumin
tissues, cir-rlstss With the blood and attacks
the fbrons sissuna particularly in the joints, and
thus causes the local manifestations Of the disease
The back and shoulders the psrs usually affected
by rheumstisn and ths POINTS 1t the knees, snkss,
hips and wrists also sometimes attached Thoos-
ands Of people have found in Hoods ssrssPariila
positive and permanent srrs for rheanstixn- This
madeleine by its purifying and WALKING action on
tie blood sorse.s tbs Of the diss.se and II
also gives strength every function Of tbs body II
yeu suffer from rheamatism txy Hoods Sarsapsr1ia
NY wife has been sroablsd with rheuratisn for
long dms Aad her blood kss bssn very poor. Last
spring shs had scrofzla ssrsa- got her sons OF
he DIS SarsspAriIla, and On taking IL size began 70
improve right away. Shs IL not in tns least .robled
81 rhea1sfisn nc., and tie sorss are all hsAisd"-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
The surplus IA Disturbing Element.


The existence of So large actual and antic
ton of congress, with Il view to reducing the re
ceipts of the treasury to the needs of the govern
ment as closely rs may be The collection of
moneys not needed for public uses imposes an
unnecessary burden upon our people and the
presence Of SO large a surplus IN the public vaults
Is disturbing element in the conduct of private
business. Il has called into eXpedicntS for
putting il into circulation of very questionable
propricty. W. should not collect revenue for the
purpose If anticipating our bonds beyond the
require of the sinking fund, but an" unap
prupriH.ed surplus in the treasury should he so
used aS theU" is no other lawful way of returning
the money TO circulation, and the profit realized
10y the gOvcrum' mt otfCTS0 substantial advantage.
The luaning OF public funds to the banks
without interest upon the security of gov
eminent bonds | regard as an unauthorized
and dangerous cNpcdient; it results in temper
airy anu unnatural increase of too much banking
of capital in favored localities, and COmpelS a
cautious and gradual recall of the deposits to
avoid injury to the commercial interests. 1t is
not to he expected that the banks having these
deposits viii sell their bonds to the treasury,
long as the present highly beneficial arrange
nlent is continued They now practically get
interest both upon the bonds and their proceeds.
No further use should be made of this method of
getting the surplus into circulation, and the de
posts now outstanding -hould be gradually
withdrawn and applied to the Purchase ni bonds.
II is fortunate that such use can Ne made of the
existing surplus. and for some time 10 come of any
casual surplus that may exist after congress has
taken the necessary steps for reduction of the
revenue. Such legislation should be promptly
but very CONSIDERABLY enacted
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

our diplomatic agents in those countries should
DO Of uniform rank Of envoy extraordinary and
minister pleuipoteutiary. Certain missions We're
elevated by the last Congrt5' with happy effect
and recommend the completion of the reform
thus begun with the inclusion also of Hawaii and
Hayti In view Of their relations To the American
system of states. | also recommend that timely
provisions hc made for extending to Hawaii AN
invitation To- lie represented in International con
ference now sitting nj this capitol.
lu rain V-if
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

The sheriff of Warren county attended a
theatre at Oil City, Pa, with a prisoner
shackled to bis arm few nights ago. They
were on their way to the penitentiary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

Deserving Of Confidence.-Therei is no ar
ticle which SO richly deserves the entire con-
ffdence of the community as Browns
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. Those suffering from
AsthmStic and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs,
and ColLs should try them. Price 25 cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
The French Republic

has received additional testimony in the partici-
patton of our government and people in the n-
ternational exposition held at Paris, during the
past summer. The success of our exhibitors has
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Recommending the Regulation of the sale
of Intoxicating Drinks.

The interests of the people of the District of
Columbia should not be lost sight of iii the pres
sure for consideration of measures affecting the
whole country. Having no legislation of its own,
either municipal or general, its people must look
TO congress for the regulation of those concerns
that the subject of local control. Our whole
people have an interest that the national capital
should be made attractive and beautiful, and above
all that its repute for social order should be main
tanned, the laws regu lating the sale of ntoXicat
ing drinks in the Dis riCt should be revised with
view 10 bringing the traffic under stringent hmi-
tatons and control
In execution of tie power conferred upon me By
the act making appropriations for the expenses of
tn district of Columbia, for the year ending June
30, 1889 did, on the 18th day of August last APP
point Rudolph Herring, of New York, Samuel NJ.
Gray, of Rhode Island, and Frederick p. Searns, of
Mas saChusetts. three eminent sanitary engineers,
to examine and report upon the system of sewer
age existing in the district of Columbia. Their
report which is not yet mpleted will be in due
course submitted to congress. The report of the
commissioners Of the district is herewith trans
miited and the attention of congress Is called TO
the suggestions contained therein.
Worlds Fair.
The proposition to observe the four hUndredth
anniversary of the discovery OF America by the
opening of worlds fair, exposition in some
one of our great cities Will be presented for the
consideration of congress. The value and interest
of suCi an exposition may well claim the promo
ton II the government.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06
MONEY MATTERS
\ pccreass, in the Circulation of National
Esank Notes The silver Question.

table represented by the secretary of the
treasury showing the amount Of money of all
kinds in circulation each year from 1873 to the
present time Is of interest. 10 appears that the
amount of national bank notes IN circulation has
decreased during thar period 81 a. l09 80 Of which
So .1gS. ~ Is Charf-CGhlc To the last year The
continue under existing conditions IL IS prob
able the adoption OF the suggestions made by the
comptroller Of the currency, viz: That the mini
mum deposit Of bonds for tn establishment of
banks d reduced and that an issue Of notes 10 the
par value ot the bonds be allowed. would help to
maintain the bank circulation; bat while this
withdrawal of hank notes h9S he IN gong on there
has been a large increase in amount of gold and
silver coin in circulation ana in the issues Of gold
and silver certificates.
The total amount Of money Of all kinds in cir
culatiOn on March LIST, 1873 was >S5.s9S, So while
on October I, 1871 the total WAS 81. .0lSOyo
There was an increase OF S2S III. S53 in gold and
of So 80 100 in standard silver dollars Of 81
Sll ,Sl9 IN gold certificates. Of 96OI97lS in silver
certificates. and Of SliO5S.7Ss in United States
notes. making a total OF s7I3s76. s(s There
during the same period decrease Of SilAI9o,Sl1
in bank circulation and Of SStS, ~ in subsidiary
silver. The net increase was S599 -. 1873. The
circulation per capita has increased about five
dollars during the time covered hy the table re
ferred TO The total coinage If silver dollars was
on Move n Der l. 1872, Sf4S,6ssdol. OF which ISL
5i9 ssi were in the treasury vaults and S500 40
were in circulation. OF the amount in the vaults,
S2s $40 ga. represented by outstanding sill
certificates. leaving s82f959T not in circuia-
ton and not repreSeuttsl bV certificates
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

Our naturalization laws should be revised as
to make the inquiry into tie character and good
disposition towards our government of the per
sons applying for citizenship more thorough.
This can only be done by taking fuller control of
the examinations. by fixing times for hearing
such applications and by requiring the presence
of some one who shall represent the government
in the inquiry Those who are the enemies of
social order who come to our shores to swell the
injurious influence and TO extend the evil prac-
tees of any association that defieS our laws,
should not only he denied citizenship but domicIe.
The enactment of national bankrupt law of a
character to be permanent part of our general
legislation is desirable 1t should be simple in its
methods and inexpensive in its administration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-12-06

l recommend that the weather service be separ-
ated from the war department, and established as
bureau in the department of agriculture. This
VIII involve an entire reorganization both of the
weather bureau and of the signal corps, making
of tic first purely civil organization and of the
other purely military staff corps. The report of
the chief signal officer shows that the work of the
corps its military side, has been deteriorating.