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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
CHArrER vIu-rHN rrRsr VICTIM

CHATTER VIII. TIKI First VICTIM
As soon as we were ON board the Diana"
the captain gave every man who had been
with bin n glass of grog. and after taking
one himself. sprinkled us all with carbolic
acid and water, and ordered Bill Bailey
(the quarter master. who had handled the
corpScl to change mis- clothes. and disinfeCt
those he had worn bS dampcning them
with a similar mixture, and hanging them
up in the sun until they were dry
This done, Peyton called the crew to
gether and made them little speech. lie
said that the Lady Jane" carried a very
valuable cargo, and that il we lowed her
into port the salvage would produce some
thing very handsome. OF which every sea-
man on board would be entitled TO share.
With prop precautions he did not think
there was any risk worth mentioning, and
he reckoucd that they could easily reach
Nassau in ten DAYS. There WAS. however.
one difficulty. Ii the Lady Jane" was
taken in tow, somebody would have to go
on board to steer her. Two hands would
be enough They could take the wheel
turn and turn about There was no deny
ing that they would run a certain amount
OF risk; but il they took their own water
and provisions. and slept on deck. he felt
sure they would be quite safe. There was
no antidote for infection like sea air. At
the same time he would use neither com
pulsion nor persuasion. IL auybo ly chose
10 volunteer. that would be another mat
ter; and the two men who did so should
receive, over aud above their share of the
salvage, fifty pounds apiece. Were any OF
them disposed to volunteer on these con-
ditions.r
The question was answered by shout,
and at least two-thirds of the crew volun-
teered on the spot.
Didn't tell your" said Peyton, turning
TO me with smile. ''All right, ladsl But
only want two; cannot spare more, and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
James Payne's Advise to Young Writer


The placing the scene of story IN a
foreign land is always Instantaneous
1t may be mere ignorance which causes
untraveled readers to prefer stories of
their own land, but such is the fact
They feel the same want of reality in
stories of foreign countries 40 in fairy
tale. All editors know this, aud LOOK
askance at such productions. This il still
more true of the historical story Me-
BlackmOre, it II true, has delighted Us all
with his Lorna DOone,' ana Mr.. Besans
with his Chaplain of the Fleet" but :he
gentleman whose desire is to appear III
print is not likely to be either a Black
more or Besant at starting. At ope
time thanks to Walter Scott, there was a
rage for stories of the middle ages, but
that has utterly died out. Even genus
such as dwelt in George Eliot was Unabie
to contend against ths two drawbacks of
distant scene and a distant age, as in
"ROmola," which, notwithstanding its
great merits, never obtained the popular
ity of her home novels.
Unless he has really nothing else to
write about, let the man who has a pas
sion to appear in print avoid ''-ecolIec-
tiUns of travel" All the world travels
nowadays, and writer of exceptional
talent Is required to invest the subject
with interest. To describe in detail what
Asia Minor, or how you had 10 wait for
dinner among the Grim TaItars, is very
little more Interesting than the same in
cident in New York or London. IL the
writer has had an exceptional experience,
WAS driven, for example to eat Grim
Tartar, this observation of course does
not apply; but your ordinary travsler,
though he often bores you to death, is
rarely a cannibal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
HORRIBLE MURDERS

Three Women Killed by Il Drunken Rufian
Mason CITY, Iowa. Feb. l6.-The story
of murder at Gleuvilie, Mimi, thirty
five miles north of this city, reached
here this morning. Two young ladies
vert to the home of an old gentleman
aud lady, to spend the evening. At 9
O'Clock they started for home, but had
scarcely stepped out of the door when
they were shot down by two ruff as.
The old gentleman started TO go for he! D.
and while be was gone the finds entered
the house and killed the cd lady.
LATER.-Joseph Chemelke, aged nine
teen years, was the murderer of the three
women. His victims were Mrs. Phillip
Chemelke, hjs sister-in-law, her sister
Mary, aud their mother. Joe has been
on the best of terms with his brothers
family for some time. He got drunk
last night and laid in wait for them,
shooting them as they came from the
house. He then went into the house and
killed the old lady. The dead body OF
the murderer Was found later about forty
rods from the house. He had committed
suicide by shooting himself in the head,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
GRAY WOLF tanned.

One of the Savage Breed of the Rocky Noun
tains Made Domestic Pet.
A gray-hairtd, eccentric looking man.
known as Uncle Davy, recently entered
the Denver Republican Office in company
with his pet wolf. Jack, as his mas.er
calls him, is a fine specimen of the gray
wolf, and weighs little more than so
pounds, il months old, has the sharp
nose peculiar to that animal and carries
his tail hanging in long graceful curve.
The thick, light gray hair, evenly dis
trlou' ed over his finely formed, fat BODY,
gives him much the appearance of a we'll
kept, pet dog.
HIS actions are like those of a cur pup
whose acquaintance with polite society is
rather limited. Uncle Davy gave his
history. Jack was found by his owner in
Middle Park last summer. Uncle Davy
and his family were camping in the park,
aud havlEg occasion to GO some distance
from camp enc bright afternoon, he was
riding along on one of those patient ami
NJ ais, burro, ard accomp panied by a
greyhound. Suddenly he was startled oy
the savage yelp Of wolf, aud a cry of
pam fl NJ his pet greyhound.
Urging MS burrO TO the scene, and for
getting that he was unarmed Uncle Davy
found his dog in serious position. An
Old she wolf with her cubs budding close
iy under her, attacked the hound with her
torepaws, striking him two severe blows
onthehead and laying him on the ground
instantly the wild beast caught the side
OF the hound Ill her teeth and tore piece
OF FISH from the poor canine.
The wolf then made an attack upon the
man, and as she leaped toward him The
frightened burro SHE'D and Uucte Davy
struck the attacking beast with his stiff
brlmmed hat. The blow was not of i'll
self injurious, but the suddenness with
Walcn IL was dealt SO Rstouished the wolf
thai she ran away. Uocle Davy quickly
appropriated one of the cubs, which WAS
probably two weeks old, and very hastily
retreated. The little stranger was taken
IN at the camp and tenderly nursed until
ne had reached sufficient age to compre-
mend his surroundings and associates.
linen the process of instruction was
begun aud he has shown himself an a pt
pupil IN acquiring such tricks as dogs
are taught. Kindness has been the rui-
ing rod, and Jack, while he has learned
many things, has never developed the
least disposition TO be ugly or savage.
De possesses none Of the wicked traits
known of his kind and his training has
disputed the assertion that grey wolf
can not become dom esticated animal.
While 10 the office his master put him
through course of performances which
were surprising. He would lie down, roll
over, sit up, take off his masters hat and,
funniest of all, would leap ur, mug Uncle
Davy with wolfish fervor ana mische viou d.
Iy take off his spectAcles
Jack is great pet and his master
would not part with him. He has been
off red 5000 for the animal and says ne
would not take $500 for hun. Every
motion of Jack is watched with smiling
interest by Uncle Dayy, who regards him
as WonderOus treasure and prodigy OF
intelligence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
WISCONSIN BREylTIEs.

While cossting, near New London,
Mertie Trsyser had his right leg broken.
Two slsds co!Iided.
Ii Is claimed that large numbeT of
diseased cattle are sold aud slalS htered
In Milwaukee, every day.
Superior is interested in tbs freaks of
boy somusmbuiiet- The lad is but Is
years old but a. 8 sleep walker he il
wonder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
Farm and Home
A LABOR SONG.

I'm going home, " the refrain came,
In joyful accents RIGGING
paused beside window pane
here sat woman singIpg.
She. bending DER her hum be WORK,
New courage seemed 10 borrow;
Her voice ran through the twilight mirk,
I'm going home tomorrow.
Then all about that dingy room,
Through all its g imy wilderness,
There shone light that made the gioCm
Glow with celestial brightness.
And from the singers care worn face
Passed every line of sorrow.
As sung she in that glo, NV place,
I'm going home tJ-mCr- ow."
Oh. chorister of faith and hope.
In labor's by-pathS iowlS,
Why should l weary, doubling, grope:
Your psalm of life i holy.
Why then. need l. from day to cay,
Much u elesS trouble borrowl
Why not sing you glatl>Ome lay.
I'm going home Tomorrow"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
ImDOrIaut Notice

When you visit New York stop at Taylor's
Hotel, opposite Pennsylvania railroad depot,
Jersey City European plan Elegantly furn-
fshed rooms 81 per day and upwards. First-class
restaurant in connect on at moderate prices
Only IS minutes from Wall street. City Hall and
business centers OF New York. Baggage taken
to AMI from the depot free of charge Ferry to
and from New York every few minutes, day and
night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
JELLY CUSTARDS.

These form really lovely dish, pleas
ing to the eye and dainty to thu palate.
Make rich custard with a pint of milk,
three large fresh eggs, sugar and flavor
ing to taste. When sufficiently cooked
STIR into it an ounce of dissolved gelatine,
and have ready to hand some pretty
moulds made with hollow leaves, flowers
or balls At the top. Fill these spaces
with some very bright oolOred jelly, and
when this is nicely and firmly set pour in
he cUstard, just warm. Before serving
turn the custards ont on dish, garnished
with candIed fruit or leaves and serve.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

An invention that Is being used for sending
coin through the mails consists of piece of
pastebOard about the size Of an envelope. In it
are holes the size of silver quarter. half do p
lar and a dollar. with red paper seals ready TO
paste across each slot. a coin can be put IN and
sealed, inClOSed in an envelope and sents Through
rha Is in DFa
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
CHAPTER Ix.-YELLow JACK.

Like good many other men, Peyton did
not like to own, even to himself, that he
had made a mistake; and as l could well
see, he was continually casting about in
his mind for reasons that might justify
him for taking the Lady Jane" in tow,
in forgetfulness of the French saying, Qua
ssrcuSe, SdcclLSc. His very anxiety to
clear himself from charges which, as yet,
nobody had made, showed that he was
conscious OF having committed grievous
error.
81 am very sorry about poor Bailey" he
said Yet, after all, it is no more than
was to be expected"
81 don't quite see"
Don't you remember him handling thst
body on the Lady Jane' 1t must have
been then he caught the fever"
But that is two days since. He was
thoroughly disinfected; and if he had
caught the fever then it would have shown
itself much sooner. l have always under
stood that yellow fever is exceedingly rapid
In its action"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
GEENAN SOUP.

Prepare carrot, turnip, head OF
celery aud an onion; cut these into small
squares, and put them into a saucepan
with two ounces of butter, teasO0ontul
of sugar and Il seasoning of salt Hnd pep
or. Frye for en- minutes over a gentle
fire, then add two lettuces, chopped small;
stir these also over the fire for few min
utes, sprinkiing in, while stirring, two
Urge tabtespOonfuls of -four. When this
latter has been veil Incorporate d with
the ingredients add thr9e pInts of good
white stock. Boil until the vegetables
are sufficiently cooked, then just before
serving drop into the soup, very gently,
the yelks of four hard boiled eggs, cut in
halves or quarters, and the whites finely
chopped. A breakfast cupfUI Of mix or
cream added to the soup Is a great i'm
provement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
The Handsomest LADY In Town

Remarked TO friend the other day thst she
knew Kemp's BslSam for the Throat and Lungs
was superior rene iy, as il stopped her cough
instantly when other cough remedies had no effect
whatever. 50 10 prove this and convince you Of
Its merit, sny druggist will give yoa Sample
Bottle free. Large size Soc ana 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

To the Editor-P Please inform your readers that
have a positive remedy for the above named
sease which l warrant to cure the worst cases
So strong Is nv faith in the virtues Of this Hedi-
cine that l will send free a sample bottle aud
luale treatise to anv sufferer who will give
me his 2. o. and Express address. Ny remedy
has cured thousands of hopeless cases.
ii. o. ROOT. II. g.. 1s3 Pearl St, New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
Catarrh Cured.

clergyman. after years OF suffering from
that loathsOme diSease, catarrh. and vainly tryug
every known remedy, at last found a recipe which
com lefty cured and saved him from death.
Ang sufferer from this dreadful disease sending
Self-addresSed stamped envelone TO Prof J. A
LAWRENCE, IS Warren St, New York City, will re-
eve the recipe free of charge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

burglar In Wheeling. ". Va. who swoss one
OF tie sle~pers IN house he was rsnSaG kim.
WaSnt upnerysd in the lea>- by the query,
Nv no 5 there'~ He replied, Never mind, you've
been dreaming" and then continued his search
for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
ROLLS,

Sift TWO quarts of flour, tesspoonful
of salt and two teaspOonfuIs of sugar.
Rub in thoroughly and mix with pint
of milk and quarter of q cake of com
pressed yeast. Knead this for twenty
minutes or longer, and make iuto rolls.
When they have risen SO that they are
very light, bake quickly, then brush the N
over with the white of an egg and let
them stand in the oven to elaze over.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
LADIES, Be YOUR OWN DOCTOR.

Do you want a valuable book? II so, send 20 certs
for 4 Practical Treatise Of disease. and troubles
peculiar TO your sex. Tells you what TO DO and what
NOT TO do. il Is valuable book and that no mar
rted lady should IA. 10 read. I'll prove a blessing To
The poor mag. HUME = CO, Publishers, 96J
MndlsoI -LreeIl lbICag0, IllinoLs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

After George Shafter, Of hatcher, had made q
legal AFFIDAVIT that on the 24yh Of Dec mher lS>S
the current Of the Mississippi river flowed up
stream for an hour. half a dozen parties went at
vas tue current OF his WHISKY that flowed up
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
CRUMB PUDDING.

One quart of sweet milk, one pint of
bread crumbs, three quarters of a cup of
sugar, yoIks of four eggs, butter size of
egg, flavor with lemon; bake in a slow
oven; when done spread over layer of
jelly, vhipt he whites of eggs to froth,
add one cup of powd. red sugar, pour over
the jelly and bake light brown. Serve
cold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

This country could not hold together
at ell without newspapers. The news paper
with the telegraph IN It's service, makes
the people of California and tAe people
of New York psighbors, and enables
them to unders and each other. When
the states of MeNico get more newspapers
and teIegrapns they will have fswer
revolutions.
This Is only one of the many great ser
vices the American press renders the
American people, and there is no r2ason
to believe that all of these services are
not fully appreciated. The press is ne
power In front OF the people and behind
the peoples government. 1t receives it's
impulse from those IT leads, ana trans
mlts 1t to those over whom it is the PEG
pIe's right and interest to exercise q con
tcOlliug influence.
The people want responsible press
and they want to keep it res uODsible. Tie
evidence vi this Is seen III the lIbet laws
or the different states which some OF our
conLeTp pOrarles are now attacking as
tending to resrr!ct the freedom of the
press guaranteed by the constitution"
Undoubtedly libel laws can be SO framed
rs to practically uulllfY that clause of the
constitution ana in some cases something
very like that has been done. Sueh laws
generally originate with lawyers, VINO are
alway5 suspected of being interested par
ties IL any thing that promotes litigatIOu
ou5 they are generally repealed before
their bad effects necUms serious. The
popular idea that a newspaper should be
fully res ponsible, Is right and just aud 1t
is right that it should be expressed in
just Law.
All that any newspaper has a right to
ask for Itself WHEEL called to answer by
law, Is the right TO prove truth IL jpstiti
cation. Or If 1t has made an honest mis-
take, not to be called to account for it as
If 1t were malicious. Every newspaper
that tries to tell thetruth at the right
time, expects to havz libel suits, and to
fight them. That is part of the respon
sIbiIity OF 4 responsible newspaper.
People approve it and that they expect it
the verdicts of the juries nearly always
show.
People VINO have good regulations and
deserve the u are not afraid of the press.
but they have very sensible ideas about it.
They kno~ the value of private lepu'a-
ton AMI they want the news paper to be
very careful ia dealing with it. If it does
that it can rely on public support aud
public sympathy. II 1t does no., juries
of the peopIs can make very little law
so long way against t.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
A Free Fight

LONDON, Feb. 19.-In a glove fight be
tween Pritchard and Hayes for e1oO
side. The latter wss con- pletely knocked
ont, his nose and Jaw being broken. HIS
friends broke into the ring and free
hSht ensued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
PRACTICAL RECElPTs
NOLAssEs CAKE.

One cup moIasses, one cup brown SUI
gar, one cup of cold water. Boil tos ether,
then add cup of butter and set aside to
cuoi; -four as thick as pound cake, adH
four we'll beaten eggs, one pound each of
raisns and currants, one-half pound of
citrou. Bake two hours.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
STEAMED OYSTER Z.

SIT covered dish where it will heat
wash and drain the oysters; put them IN
a shallow tin and place 1t in the steamer !;
cover and leave it over boiling water IN
til the oysters are puffed and curle d.
They may be dressed at table when eaten
or butter, salt and pepper may be added
in the kitchen when served la the heate d
dish.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
Fourteen thonsand ton. Of bees x.rs

Fourteen Thousand tons Of beets were crushed
In the beet sugar factory Of C.aus Sprecbl IN
California last season. The SUGAR from these
beets weighed I,640 tons. The farmers who en-
tered upon beet culture netted an average of SIS
an acre. Next season the production of beet
sugar will be much larger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
RICE MUFFINS.

Mix and sift one tablespoonful of 50
gar, one tablespoonful of salt, one of
soda, two of cream tartar and quart of
flour. Add to pint of mill, three beat
en- eggs. SIR this gradually into the flour
and when this is done add pint of rice
and beat thoroughly. Bake in muffin
rings for half an hoRr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

Photographs Of the flight and explosion Of dy-
Mantle cartridges are among the achievements
OF the instantaneous method OF photography.
lnrni-t
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

Extract Of malt IS the greatest flesh producer
k1own to the Medical profession MssEE's
EMULSION Is q hsppy com Dina ion Of Mat, Oh
nv il.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

For Throat Diseases and Coughs use
Browns BRONCHIAL TRo CHEs. Like all really
good things, they are initiated. The genuine are
sold only IN bOres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

The new palace of the japanese emperor cost
s. s5S 81 The first calculation Of the cost was
sl2 90 900, but il was reduced by order Of the
emperor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. Druggists sell it &c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
Prepare for Spring

Now is the time TO prepare for spring and your
system is Of first Importance. If you have not felt
wen during the winter. If you have been overworkcd,
or closely confined IN badly ventilated shops
you need good tonic and blood purifier Ike Hoods
sarssparills. Take 1t early and you will ward or
attacks Of disease escape the effects Of impure
blood and that tired feeling common in the spring
Do not delay. Take Hoods Sarss psrila now.
u wish 10 state the beneht derived from Hoods
ssrsspsrills. have used it in the spring for three
yesrs for debility and say that gained in flesh
and strength after using bottle Ii has also cured
me OF sick headache" MRS 7. II. ANDREWS
South Woodstock Conn.
Il took Hoods Sarsapartls for loss of appetite
dyspepsia, and general lsnguor. Il did vast
amount of good, and l have no hesitsncy in recon-
mending L." j. W. MlLLkFoRp, Quincy, III.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

LF FIerces FaVorise Prescription legitimate mccne carcfuy
delicate organization 1t vegetable in its composition and
IL a tion of the system.
As nvigoTatng tonic 1t strength
ocrwOrked wor-ou," "runown," dblaed teachers mincr
makers, housckpcr mothers
generally Dr. Pierc earthly
uncqualed cordial
soothing
uncqaed and Invaluable alaying and sung eNtaty
iruaby,
functional
refreshing anxiety and dependency
Copyright,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22

EEzsE gyugT 5oosEssytns rH1nsa PoYu1
= tfss% ) W 'P=nrInshtp k1thD sro-sbe.s
go E:c- shcroUEaIs ssghs ~ 40 Nr~aAs1
) s7zsr b-S ~ "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
BRONCHITIS
CURED.
After spending Ten Winters South,
was Cured by SCOTS Emulsion.
li6 Centre St, New York
June lhth 1883

The Winter after the groat fire
in Chicago contracted Bronchial
affections, and since then have
boon obliged TO spond nearly every
Winter South. Lastkovemberw was
advised to try SCott's muIsion of
Cod Liver Oilwith Hypophosphites
and to my surprise wa s relieved at
once, and by continuing its use
three months was entirely cured,
gained flesh and strength and
was able to stand even the Biz
zard and attend to business every
day. C. T. CHURCHILL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-22
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