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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
Russia the UnheaIthiest of Lands.


If St Petersburg is the most insaIubri-
Gus of European capitals, Russia alto
gether is the unhealthiest country in the
civilized world. The latest statistics of
the medical department for 1887 show
less satisfactory state of the public
health than those of the immediate pre-
ceding years. The cases of infectious dis
eases, although far from having been all
chronicled, were much more numerous in
proportion to the population than in Eng
land, Holland Belgium and Prussia;
leprosy was found in sixty-fve districts
and els fresh victims were registered dur
ing the year; there were q blind to every
10000 inhabitants-a greater proportion
than anywhere on the continent - and
q, l07 persons poisoned themselves. Every
year Is more persons in every l 900 die in
Russia than in England, which accvrdigg
to the Nevoe Vremya, makes an unneces-
sary loss of l, 650, 900 persons annually sac
rifced through inadequate medical assist
ance. An example Of this latter deficiency
is given in the Caucasus. where there is
only one hospital for every 5000 in
habitants and one hospital bed for every
- O0A
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
CANNOT FIX A SITE.
Franks and Springer's Resolutions Reject
ed by the Sub Committee.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-The sub-com-
mittee of the house committee Oh the
worlds fair was in session for an hour
this afternoon. The result was the fur
ther success of the policy of delay, which
has been so irritating to Chicagoans.
The Frank resolution, providing for the
fair in so and Springer's resolution look
ing to the ballots in the house next Mon
day. Both were rejected. The last
against sHitt's opposition. and the sub
committed decided to report to the full
committee when it meets tomorrow, the
following resolution:
That this subcommittee report to the
full committee that it does not recommend
the adoption of either resolution referred
to it in the form stated, and asks permits
sion to proceed at once to the framing of a
bill or bills embracing the entire subject
of the exposition in 1899, except as to the
sit to be presented, for the consideration
of the full committee at the earliest date
pOsSibe
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
SKIPPED BUT NOT SECURE.
An Express Agent Charged With Fraud
4 rrested in Texas.

LAREDO, Texas. jan pa. Z. White,
formerly an express agent of the United
States express company, running between
Chattanooga, Tenn. and New Orleans,
who was accused of being implicated with
others in stealing baggage from the Queen
d Crescent railroad company, and who
escaped to Mexico. was arrested at the
hotel Hamilton in Laredo this morning.
by Sheriff Sanchez. White will be held
for requisition from the governor of
Mississippi. The real name of White is
said to be Latner. by which he was known
when employed as an express messenger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD,
THE QUEEN OF THE BALLET.
GALVESTON DAILY NEWS.

GALVESTON DAILY NEWS.
What figure fine,
What grace divine.
Wrought by Natures grace,
What face,
Sweet as cherub in the sun.
Where the ragged children run
In the dingy court,
Thou didst sport,
A fairy in the mud,
Till the limelight's waxed glare
Bound thee in the devils snare,
And & flood
OF golden incense made thy face
= grimace.
Art alone can show thee
And know thee
BY the jewel in thine ear,
Pretty dear!
By the sealskin wrapper
And the clapper
OF tiny tongue;
Without soul or thought or fear;
By the idlers that are near
To beland thee and applaud the,
All day long.
Virtue thou didst never know,
Nor the flow
OF a childlike innocence
Pure and free;
Love was not Unborn IN thee.
Nor the flower of sense.
Yet may time most gently flow
Ger thy life;
Ere the love deriding crow
Masks the strife
Meath the lustrous dew
OF thine eyes deep blue,
And the icy rime of care
Frosts thy waves of ebon hair,
And the silent years
Bringing their tears.
Sport then, splendid butterfly.
Ere thou die.
Folly writes thy epitaph,
Light as her dance was her laugh,
Was the plaything of a day
For the brains of sOftest clay,
Yet, alas yet. alas,
Beings of the light must pass
With the light,
Into night,
Into gruesome night away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

China. She had her Christmas dinner in
the Chinese city.
The first available means of transporta-
ton across the Pacific ocean was the fast
steamer Oceanic, of the Occidental & OH
entail line This steamer was scheduled to
leave Hong Kong for San Francisco De-
eember 18th and on that day Nellie Bly,
babe adieu to the Celestial empire. Five
days later she was at Yokohama, Japan.
where she arrived January md The
Oceanic carries Chinese and japanese
mails to the United States. 1t had to wait
until January eth at Yokohama for the
mail. This made another FIVE day delay
At daylight Tuesday the Oceanic arrived
at San Francisco,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
Three Balls in the Brain.

OZARK, Mo. Jan. 25-William Vaughan
shot George Johnson dead on Friday
Vaughan was on his way home, when he
met johnson. who followed h m. When
they arrived at the house, and after the
men had thrown rocks at one another,
Johnson fired at Vaughan with his pistol
Vaughan returned Johnson's fire three
times. and every ball entered the brain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

Mrs. H.-Maggie, where do suppose you
will go toif you tell such falsehoods as
this?
Maggie-Sme, ma am. don't care:
nave friends in either place.-Harvar
ampOOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
Eirst Puhlle Reception.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25--Mrs. Harrison
held a public reception at the white house
this afternoon from ; to ) o'clock The
house was beautifully decorated for the
occasion. The attendance was very large.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
In~nnN

LoSDox. Jan. 21,-The National line
steamer Greece. which arrived today from
New York. reports that she saw nothing
on the passage Of the same line steamer
Erin. which sailed from New York Dec
-. for London. and which has not yet ar
rived. 1t Is feared that the Erin Is lost.
4 H. s.ao,-. tor = ..TansiII,s PINCH ,,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
The Remedy for the influenza.

4 remedy recommended for patients af-
fiicted with the influenza is neEp'S BalSam,
the specific for coughs and colds, which is
especially adapted 10 diseases of the throat
and lungs. Do not wait for the first Symp-
toms of the disease before securing the rem
edy, but get bottle and keep il ON hand for
use the moment ii is needed If neglected
the iuhuenza has a tendency 10 bring ON
pneumonis. All druggists sell the Balsam.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
Bold Hnr.e InieYe..

MILWAUKEE. Jan. 25.-Last night
thieves entered the barn OF Henr, Geh-
ring at - Lincoln avenue. and hitched up
a heavy drauylt team and made their es-
cane. The ositit was worth $50.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
Changing the Head .

New YORK. Jan. 27.-At a special
meeting of the directors of the Chicago <
Eastern Illinois road. in this city today.
D. J. Mackey, Of the Evansville 4 Ierre
system was elected president and Ex Presi-
dent Porter was made chairman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

Editor o. X. Mohr, of the Slatiugtou pa. }
News has been Sorely afflicted. This Is the
way he describes it in his own paper; THE
editor has at last to Succumb, and on Thurs
day and Friday suffered from grippe sat
urday got married, and on Monday morning
got back to the office all %. h. More spirited
Tba4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

When Dobbins' Electric Soap was 6rSt
made In 1864, it cost 20 cssfS a bar 1t is
precisely the same ingredients and quality
no1c and doesn't cost hall, Buy it Of your
grocer and preserve your clothes If he
hasn't ii, he will get Il
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

According to a recent paper read before
the French Academy OF Sciences the temper
allure nj the top of Eitfcl Tower is frequently
much higher than ut the ground, though the
contrary as 4 rule ought to be expected
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

Messrs. F. j. Cheney n Co.-Gcutlemcn:-
have been in the general practice of mcdi-
cine for most 40 years, and would say that
in all my practice and experience, have never
seen a preparation that | could prescribe
with as much confidence of success rs can
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured 10y you.
Have prescribed it Il great many times and
its effect Is WONDERFUL and would say in con-
clusion that have yet to find case of Ca
tarrh tia il would not cure, if they would
take it according to directions.
Nnmrs IrnlN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

Seized with somnAmbulistic fit, Joseph
Snyder, of Allentown, left Testauran :
where he had fallen asleep and walked past
his home 70 Coplaystown, six miles away
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

The influenza Is Increasing in the City
of Mexico and developing into pleurisy.
Many deaths are reported throughout the
republic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
OREGON. the Paradies forFarmers.

Mild, equitable climate, certain aud ahun
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, 1890-01-31
..Why need it heyn we say, and sigh
When loving mothers fade and die,
And leave the little ones whose feet

AIII lVaNV lIIV AItVl0 VtI0t "IIVSV ANVF
They hoped to guide in pathways sweet.
1t need rot be in many cases. All about
US women are dying daily whose lives might
have been saved. 1t seems to be wide
spread opinion that when s. woman is slowly
fading away with the diseases which grow
out Of female weaknesses and irregularities
that there is no hope for her. She is doomed
to death. But this is not true. DR.. Pierces
Favorite Prescription is constantly restoring
women afflicted with diseases of this class to
health and happiness. 1t is the only medi-
cine for their ailments, sold by druggists,
under positive guarantee from the manufsc-
turers of its giving satisfaction in every case,
or money paid for it will be refunded.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets, the original and only
genuine Little Liver Pills; 25 cents 3 vial;
one a dose
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

Engineer French and Fireman Rich
mond who were scalded Saturday night IN
the railroad accident near Berthoad, Cal /,
have died from their injuries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

Martin CoStin, weu-to-do and highly re-
spected farmer near MartiuSville, ind, is the
father of twenty one children by his present
wife, although he is but fifty years of age,
Nearly sn the children are living.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

A Minneapolis inventor is about to intro
ducc to the public Slot machine that for u
nickel will present the payer Il photograph
of himself in just three minutes from the
time he drops in the scent piece.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
RAGOUT OF MUTTON.

One pint cold mutton, cut in dice. one
small onion, one small turnip, one-haIf
carrot. salt and pepper to taste, boiling
essary, with flour wet in cold water. The
roast or a boil. Remove the bits of girls
tie vegetables and place with the meat in
Simmer till tender.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

A DAKOTA newspaper says 1t is usury
and not the bad season that is running
Dakota"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

An Englishman has bought the contents of
the royal castle of Nuremberg. containing
the most complete collection of instruments
of torture extaut, costing $1,000 in all.
history of crime and torture for many cen
turtles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

Best easiest to use aud cheapest PiSo's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. SOC.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
Tn1Enn- O Lam 10 1871


man who has practiccd medicine for 40
years, ought TO know salt from sugar; read
what he says:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
SQUASH PIE.

Wash. peel and steam the squash, and
to a pint of the strained vegetable allow
rather more than a full pint of milk, one
egg, a teaspoonful of cinnamon and tea
spoonful of salt, also little mace or nut
meg and half a cup of sugar. If a Hub
bard is used. two thirds of the quantity of
the squash will be sufficient. Bake with
one crust.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

The following makes eighteen tin

The following makes eighteen tiny
loves: To one pound of fine -four put a
dessert-spoonful of good baking powder
and pinch OF salt Then rub in one
heaped teaspoonful of butter and two
ounces of sifted sugar. Mix with milk
to a light dough Make into smallest
loaves as above, and bake in a quick
oven. These are thinly sliced, when cold
spread with butter, and doubled over, so
as not to soil the glove.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
HOMINY MUFFINS.

One large cupful of white -four two
tablespoonful of baking powder, two tea
spoonsful of salt; mix together dry. Add
two cupsful of cold boiled hominy beaten
smooth, three eggs, one-half cupful of
melted butter, two tablespoonful of white
sugar, and sweet milk enough to make a
thick batter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

DeIHnd and Lake Helen, RI n n n n
The most delightful places in \ HkIVu
Own Home in Of them j l. " III " N
You CAN purchase House and Lot, Orange Groves Of
any age or size. Tracts, Blocks and Lots Of land
near and in DeLand and Lake Helen Terms To
suit you. For full particulars address
DE L. y ID. HE Fla
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31
THE HOUSEHOLD.

Swallowing saliva often relieves sour
stomach.
Hot, dry flannel, applied as hot as pos
sible, for neuralgia.
When not in use the umbrella should
be left loose, uncontined by elastic or silken
band
Broken limbs should be placed in natural
position and the patient kept quiet until
the surgeon arrives.
Rancid lard is improved by trying it over
with a little water in the kettle. adding
slices of raw potatoes.
Do not blow the food to cool it for
children; the breath is often impure and
VIII make the food injurious to the child.
brown bread sandwich is spread with
CT am cheese and watercress of parsley;
with cayenne pepper and salt.
Hemorhrages of the lungs or stomach are
promptly checked by small doses of salt.
The patient should be kept as quiet as
possible.
RICE CAKE.
One teaspoonful of rice -four, two cups
of wheat flour, two eggs, one cupful of
sweet milk, one teaspoon of baking pow
der and little salt Bake in around tin
dish in a quick oven.
BAKED HASH.
Take any kind of cold meat and chop
fine with little cold ham or salt pork,
mix one or two eggs and little butter,
and season with salt and pepper; with this
mix bread of rusk crumbs, moisten a very
little and bake like pudding.
POTTED BEEF.
Take a solid lump of lean beef and put
it in water sufficient to cover it; boil till
tender and season with salt, pepper and
SIMMER savory: remove the water from the
kettle, leaving about cupful; cover tight
ly and let the meat steam until all of the
water is absorbed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-31

party for the shooting season. Lady Flor
cuce Egertou is one Of the most incessant
takers | know"
did not like to hear this. II only she
could have stayed in this sweet place,
among her own people, she would have
been rested and refreshed
She echoed my sigh merrily, for she
seemed in excellent spirits.
Don't be so anxious about me- my good
Merle. have the best husband in the
world to take care of me, if | do fall i'll,
which is very unlikely"
oh, the blindness of an affcctionate wo-
man when her husband is concernedl
II think am very fortunate to be able
70 leave my children so comfortably. You
are a cover of strength to me, Merle
Now you VIII be quite happy to remain
here for another month or six weeks, I'M
til we come back from Scotlaudg" looking
at me rather wiStfully
"Quite happy" l returned. frankly. 'ft
only could give Mrs, Markham satisfac-
ton. which l always fail TO do;' for Rolf.
finding US dull company. had decoyed
Joyce down the orchard To hunt for gray
rabbit they had lost, and l could speak
without reservation.
Tell me all about it," she said. gently.
ttttt A~Ntu- ~ tAiN 10 AUetOuS, DuJ
should like your version FIRST"
Oh, the comfort Of pouring out all my
little grievances and worries INFO my mis-
tresS' attentive earl She listened with
such patience, and though she said little,
one was so sure with whom lay her sym
p3thy.
I'VE must he very careful. Merle. No.
am not blaming you, you have done moth
ing wrong; but Adelaide. as mistress Of
my fathers house, needs a certain amount
of consideration from US. II she wishes
Won TO consult her about the children's
walks and drives, I suppose we must give
in, for the sake of peace: but do not per
NIT any interference in the actual man
agement of the children: use little tact
when Won have TO contest an order YOU
feel Is not JudIctous. Do not worry your
self ii she blsmes you uujustly; whatever
Adelaide thinks of you. you are right in
my eyes. l viii tell her myself that have
no objection to your taking the children
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-31
Kisses by Mail.

The young postmaster of an Eastern
village was hard at work in his office
when gentle tap was heard upon the
door and in stepped blushing maiden
Of sixteen, with a money order which
she desired cashed. She handed it,
with bashful smile, to the official. who,
after closely examining it, gave her the
money il called for. At the same time
he asked hor il she had read what was
written on the margin of the order.
"No, | have not" she replied, ''for
| cannot make them out. Will you
please road it for INC 7"
The young postmaster read us fol-
lows. II send $3 and a dozen kisses"
Glancing at the bashful girl, he said :
"Now, have paid you the money and
| suppose you want the kisses"
YES she said, ''if he sent me any
kisses want them too"
1t is hardly necessary to say that the
balance Of the order was promptly paid
and in a scientific manner.
On reaching home, the delighted
maiden remarked to her mother
"Mothcr, this postoifice system Of ours
is great thing, developing more and
more every year, and each new feature
seems to be the best. Jimmy sent me
dozen kisses along with the money
order and tho postmaster gave me TWEEN
ty. 1t beats the special delivery sys-
TEN all hollow. .-Detroh Free Press.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-31
He Confessed.

One of tho old lake captains, who set
sails for the unknown port this summer,
sent word to many of his friends few
days before he died to come and see him,
and among bis callers was one who said
Captain, there is one little matter |
wanted to speak to you about before you
60"
eyes"
"Sincc you retired from active life
you have had great deal Of time on
your hands"
"Ycs."
"And you have told a great many
stories" 7"
eyes"
"Some of which were not absolutely
true. You had to lie more or less to
keep your place in the ranks"
"What Have | ever lied ?" asked
the old veteran in the greatest astonish-
ment.
"Pm afraid you have. Indeed. | am
sure you have, and hope you have re-
pented of this sin along with the others"
when did | ever lie p
"Well, when you said you fell over
board in Lake Huron and swan sixty
one miles"
IL might have put mile or two
on the correct distance, because there
was no way to measure it. What other
time ?"
"When you claimed to have sailed
the schooner Martha across Lake Erie,
single handed and alone, with both legs
broken"
Didn't do it?"
"Of course not"
"And lied about it p
"You certainly did, and | now ask
you to ease your conscience by a con-
fession."
The captain was silent for long time
Then he looked up and said
ayes, | will confess. | don't know
what ever induced me to lie about it,
but I'm very sorry. didn't have both
legs broken; it was one arm, one leg
and my collar bone"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-31
y o etifal.
A QUEER BOY.

He doesn't like study, "it weakens his eyes,
But the fright sort" Of book will insure a
surprise,
Let 1t be about Indians, pirates, or bears,
And he's lost for the day to al mundane
affairs
BY sunlight or gaslight his vision is clear
Now, isn't that queer.
AT thought OF an errand he's tired as a
hound"
Very weary of life, and of "lramping
around"
But If there's band or circus In sight,
He will follow it gladly from morning till
night.
The Snowman will lcapture him some day,
fear,
For he is so queer. &
If there's work in the garden his head "aches
to split
And his back is so lame that he "can't dig
a bit"
But mention baseball and he's cured very
soon;
And he'll dig for woodchuck the whole
afternoon.
Do you think he "plays possum?" He seems
quite sincere;
But--isn't he queer9
W. H. s., IN 50. Niclotas.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-31
People to Avoid.

Beware Of the man who tells you of
bis wife's faults.
Beware Of the woman who announces
to you that life is without flavor, and
that if she had only met you before she
did John, well-then Of course it would
have been different.
Beware of tho man, and woman, too,
who always want to borrow little
change.
Beware of the people who are always
inviting you TO dine with them geuer-
ally and never specially.
Beware of the milk that is heavenly
in hue and spiritual in its thickness.
Beware Of losing your temper in hot
weather.
Beware Of the girl with the one white
lock, with painted eyes and bodice cut
low, which she wears on the street.
Beware Of vulgar things, words and
people as you would of the gentleman
in black and red. for vulgarity and sin
are first cousins.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-31
j q B p r | N u / N g
sUcHA
LARGE POSTERS, HANDBILIS
CARDS, BLANKS
BILL.HEADs,
Together with every other description Of
PLAIN AND FANCY PRINTING,
Executed with neatness and dispatch.

Yearly advertisers will be allowed to
change four times during the year without
charge. Advertisements should be marked
with time and space they are to occupy.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-31
BLOC

Thirteen Weeks.
MB- THE POLICE GAZETTE will
he mailed, securely wrapped, to any address
in the United States for three months on re-
ceipt of
ONE DOLLAR
Liberal discount allowed to postmasters
agents and clubs. Sample copies mailed
free. Address all orders TO
RICHARD K. FOX,
apr left Franklin Square, N. Y
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-31
apr lett
MONEY TO LEND.

M in sums of 81 900
and upward, upon favorable terms.
PHILIP ID. LAIRD,
Auorney-at-Law,
aug 22-tf Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-10-31

little. if any, greater than that felt upon
the coupling of two cars
81 did not hesitate an instant, but
jammed down the steam valve tight,
sprang upon the tender of my engine---a
difficult task even for an athlete like I
then was--and from there swung myself
upon the engine. 1t was the work of
scarcely half minute to Chamber in the
cab and job down the steam valve there.
We ran possibly mile before we came
to a standstill. and by that time I was
as limp as rag and shaking like man
with the ague. We coupled the engines,
and in half an hour had them both safely
housed in Galveston.
"That was my last experience as
locomotive engineer You could never
get me to steer a cab again. "-Pinsburg
Press.