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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
The Birth of an Iceberg.
Harper's Weekly.


The dynamical law by which the glaciers
abutting on the sea generate their bergs is
still somewhat vague IN carrier days it
was hell that the glacial tongue broke off
10y its own weight. To this has succeeded
the following explanation; perhaps more
popularity than scientifically accepted.
Moving down the flords to the ocean the
glaciers front enters the waves. at first
ploughiug up the sea-bottom into a deep
furrow. But rs the ice prov pushes out
over the sloplng ocean floor, the weight
resting upon the bottom steadily dimin-
isheS. The floating power of the water
tends constantly to lift the ice. which is
held down by the rigidity of the glacial
sheet below its normal sea line. Moving
on still, the glacier front reaches the
point in deeper water where it is lifted
from the bottom altogether. Still it re-
mains unkroken. the strength of the sheet
hundreds of feet in thickness. holding in.
But as it proceeds the awful leverage on
the unsupported tongue wakes. 1t is
like the van Of an army drawn farther and
farther away from Its main body, and en-
countering increasing attacks of the foe.
Each surge of the tide, every onset of
storm. RACKS its structure. At last comes
the point where the hardly sustained
equilibrium of forces ends, and the glacial
tip breaks away into the floating berg.
Finally we have a third and more recent
hypothesis based on the ditferential move
ment of the upper and lower part of the
glacier This latest theory asserts that
the glacial front is thrust over from
above by the swifter descent of its upper
portion-a movement which may be
rouglv likened 70 the breaking como of
sea wave sweeping to the shore.
But whatever the specific direction of
the force which expels the berg from the
glacier. the grandeur of the phenomena
which often attend it Is without question.
Constantly the brow of the glacier over the
sea is shaking off with sharp explosions
smaller masses of ice, which drop to the
water in cloudletS of spray. Suddenly
there comes a set of louder and deeper
blasts that blend into a Subterranean roar.
A great section of the hsSured front of the
glacier bends. with waterfalls pouring
from its sides. and observed in clouds of
yapor from the cold surfaces newly expos
ed to the air. As these clear away. the
hrokeu-otf glacial tongue surges down,
forcing up a wave of water dangerous to
near vessels. TO boats of men all the wa
ter's edge. Up and down the newborn
oerg SWdgS- moving. meanwhile, SLOWLY
away from the glacier, and out to sea. 1t
has been born amid the travel of the icy
element to begin its life journey, that Is
to be long or short. according to its own
size and the places to which the currents
or air and water are TO bear it.
The Massachusetts, Plowman says there
is no truth in the 5elief entertained by
some old gardeners that some seeds, such
as cucumbers and squashes, improve with
age for several years. They are never so
vigorous and good as when fresh. and
slowly lose their vitality, until at the end
of a number OF years they are quite I'M
certain
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

body. If the BIankhampton Lily took
that dog home and gave him a sound
beating do not think that l should find
il in nv heart to blame her, though |
am not an advocate for beating at any
time.
Well. have rambled off a long way
from Mrs. Trafford's little party apollo
cize dear reader and hope | have not
bored you by the way. We will go back
to the pretty drawing-room at No. and
try to pick up the thread of affairs just
where we let it slipl What-all gone?
WHY surely had forgotten how late it
had got before took you that long jour
nev Just to make the acquaintance Of
mannerless man with n pair of brawny
legs and pompous little country parson
whom didn't think worth describing to
YOU. Well. well. forgive me this time and
! will try to keep a tight grip OF my story
during the rest of the way over which we
mean to travel together.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
The Queens Life at BaImoraI.

The queens life at Balmoral," says
The Lady, is exceedingly simple. She
breakfasts in her apartments between 9
and 10 O. clock. Sometimes Princess Bea-
trice and other members of the family
who may be staying at the castle take the
matutinal meal with her, but ofttimes she
breakfasts alone, and her family have
movable feast in the large dining-room.
The suite having a special.dining-room set
apart for them, and there they can take
their meals together, except on particular
occasions when they are invited to her
Majesty's table.
These invitations, however, are never
issued for breakfast, for the queen prefers
to be alone, in order that she may reflect
over the programme of the day. Shortly
after 10 the queen begins to devote herself
to the affairs of the nation, runs through
the dispatches which are sent to her daily
by the ministers, and with the help of Sir
Henry Ponsonby, jots down replies, Sir
Henry acting as secretary. The work is
usually over by l, about which time the
queen messenger starts for London with
the dispatches to the ministers. At /
the queen lunches. Afterward she goes
for drive or one of her vigorous walks.
which are so trying to the less energetic
of her ladies-in-waiting The dinner hour
is not till nine. After dinner the usual
practice Is that the queen makes a few
observations to her guests, and at about
IL retires to her private apartments. Of
late. however. there have been changes In
evening programme in the direction of
greater gsyety.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
THE LAND THAT USED-TO-BE
JAMES wHITcoMB RILEY.

Beyond the purple, hazy trees
OF summers utmost boundaries:
Beyond the sands, beyond the seas,
Beyond the range of eyes like these,
And only in the reach of the
Enraptured gaze Of memory,
There lies land long lost 10 me,
The land of Used-to-be
A land enchanted such a. swung
In golden seas when sirens chung
Along their dripping Drinks and sung
To Jason in that mystic tongue
That dsZed men with its melody.
Oh, such land with such sea
Kissing its shores eternaily,
Is that fair Used-to-be.
A land where music ever girds
The air with belts of singing birds,
And sows all sounds with such sweet words
That even in the lowing herds
4 meaning lives so sweet to me.
Lost laughter ripples hmpidly
From lips brimmed o er with all the giee
of rare old Used-to-be.
Lost laughter and the widest tunes
OF babyhood's mouth of crescent runes,
That rounded through long afternoons
To serenading plentilunes.
When starlight fell so mistily
That, peering up from Blended knee,
l dreamed twas bridal drapery
Hung over Used-to-be.
Oh, land of love and dreamy thoughts,
And shining fields and shady spots
OF coolest, greenest, grassy plots,
Embossed with wild fo-get-me nots
And all the blooms that cunningly
Lift their faces up TO me
Out of the past: | kiss in thee
The lips of Used-to-be.
| love We all, and with wet eyes
Turned glimmeringly on the skies
My blessings like your perfumes rise,
Till DER my soul silence lies
Sweeter than any song to me,
Sweeter than any melody,
Or its sweet echo, yea, all three.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

yell any of his tribe ON the battlefield
sitting at the table with Burke and Sheri-
dan, and behaving with the modest grace
of an English gentleman. The tincture of
civilization he had acquired, moreover.
WAS not wholly superficial Though en-
gagged in many murderous attack. his
conduct was not marked by the ferocity so
characteristic of the lroquois Though he
sometimes approved the Staying of pris-
oners on grounds of public policy, he was
fatty opposed 10 torture. and ntver would
allow it. He often went out of his way to
rescue women and children from the toma-
hawk. and the instances of his magnanim-
ity toward suppliant enemies were very
numerous.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
Poet Falls in Love.

NEW LONDON, July 14-Ebon f. Rex
ford. the Wisconsin poet author of Silver
Threads Among the Gold. has decided to
weave some golden threads into his silver
life by taking unto himself a better half.
who the fortunate bride will be has not
vet leaked out. Rexford has always been
looked upon as confirmed bachelor and
this movement caused pleasant surprise
among his many friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
GENERAL FREMONT Is DEAD.
The Pathfinder Gone to His Final
Rest.
A Long and Romantic Career Brought
TO Close.
Candidate For President in 1856 and
Again in 1864.

New YORK, July l3.-Gep. John c.
Fremont died to-day at his home on Staten
island, His health had been failing for
some time, but the end came suddenly.
Gen. John {. Fremont. with his ROMAN
tic personality. had become one of the fore
most and best defined of our historic land
marks. His life has been an exciting one.
He was born IN Savannah. Ga. Jan. "A.
1913, and graduated from Charleston col
lege in 1880. At 20 he was teacher of
mathematics, visiting the shores of South
America. Then he went into the navy,
and next became an engineer and studied
the mounthin passes of Tennessee and
North Carolina, after which he under
took military reconnaissance. firing
OF adventure in the South he made
his way into Missouri. and was APP
pointed a lieutenant of Topographic
cal engineers. He next formed the
acquaintance of Jessie Benton.
daughter of odd Bullion" the
great Missouri senator, and ran away
with her when she was only Is Then fol-
lowed explorations in the far West. Al
most insurmCuntable barriers DISTRACTED
the general way, but undaunted he push
ed ahead through the mountains of ice and
snow, living many days on horse flesh. He
planted the American flag in California
Just three days ahead of the British. and
later was appointed Its governor. A quar-
rel with Gen. kearney and Commodore
Stockton resulted in his arrest for mutiny.
He was dismissed from the service, but the
! penalty was RENTED. 1t is conceded now.
however, that he was the real liberator of
California.
After further explorations he was chosen
| United States senator. A visit to Europe
followed. He was recalled to take com.
mand at the beginning of the civil war
and brought back arms for the govern
ment. In 1856, he was nominated for the
presidency 10y the republicans against
buchanan and Fillmore. one of hi.
strong opponents in the fight being Ben.
ton, his own father-in-law. He received
ia electoral votes, Fillmore 8, and Blu
chanan the remaining ia votes While in
command of the Western department he
issued il proclamation freeing the slaves il
| his district, measure which President
| Lincoln thought unwiSe at the time, anC
| Fremont was recalled, He resigned hi
| commission, and took no further active
part in the war. In 1864, the Cleveland
convention nominated him for the presi
dency, but he soon withdrew his name
Subsequently he devoted himself to tn,
| promotion of a railroad scheme, and spen
part of his time in Europe.
In 1878 to 1881 Gen. Fremont was gov
ernor of Arizona. Since that time he ha
lived on Staten Island, New York, and a
the last Republican National convention
his patriarchal form was Il conspicuou
figure. His wife is now a white-hairet
lady of IS, engaged in writing reminiscen
ces of the past 40 years, as far as he
husU nd and father had part in them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
SAVIOR OF CALIFORNIA.

sGen, Fremont has thus told the story of
how California was prevented from be-
coming an English colony.
at is away back early in the '40s, that
| considered that problem, and when the
historian, George Bancroft, was secretary
of the navy | had frequent consultations
with him and Senator Benton, and it was
understood that | was to prevent the Eng
llsh from anticipating us in securing that
country. Off the cost of California the
British feet was closet Watching bour feet,
and in 1916, three years before the famous
'49ers possessed the land, | organized a
band of picked hardy men, and soon weed
ed out every man that was not thoroughly
reliable. They would follow me anywhere
| moved down 10 Monterey and camped
there. For awhile | was tolerated, but
soon, through British intrigue, the govern
ment OF Mexico ordered its military
force to drive me out. | fortified
and-knowing the secret understanding
with high officials at Washington was
inclined to hold my ground; but they came
on in such numbers and got me in such
hot place, that when the wind blew down
my flag, | said: Boys, | guess we will
accept this as an omen that we are to get
out of this, and so we retreated up toward
the north. | was soon overtaken by a gov
eminent agent, and encouraged by what
he communicated. | instantly turned
Though hindered by sore of the worst In
dians on that coast. | hurried back. going
right into the disputed country. When |
got down as far as Monterey, but away in
land, | raised the American flag and took
possession of California for the United
Sta,es. Commander Sloat sailed into the
harbor of Monterey, and hearing that
had planted the American flag near him
lie raised it over Monterey. supposing that
| had acted by express orders of the gov
ernment. Admiral Seymore coming into
Monterey informed Commodore Stoat of
the real condition of things, and said to
him that in three days the English would
have their flags over Monterey if they had
not been anticipated. The commodore,
fearing censure, gave up his command on
that coast, but the deed was done, and
our hold on California became permanent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

The king of Dahomey Is man of edu-
cation and accomplishments. He was
reared in Paris and much money was spent
and careful attention lavished upon his in
struction But in an evil hour he fell in
love with Partisan beauty. and because
she would not have him the young man
made up his mind that the life of a bar
barian was preferable to that Of civilized
and enlightened being. He babe eternal
adieu, therefore, to the classics, the arts,
and the sciences, and zealously set himself
to the pursuit Of barbarian career. His
most remarkable reform as king of Daho-
mey was to surround himself with body
guard of strapping women, regular
amazOns who rode horseback man-fash-
ion, used the bow and spear, and welded
the battle-ax with singular dexterity. His
majesty has theory that these women
are better fighters than men and are more
likely 70 be loyal to his interests. 4 con-
tingent Of these amazons Is TO be brought
to London soon and shown to the public In
the French exhibition now in course Of
preparation IN that CITY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

\ new and popular development of elee
trlcal science is the electrical hair curler Ii
Is said TO be equal to the most eNactiug de,
mandS of the feminine coitfure, and the
beard or moUStaChe can be Surled in any
style in two minutes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

Topeka. Kas.. July 1.-THE Santa Fe
express was deraiIed this morning at
Dodge City. KaS. Fireman Otis and
tramp were killed. The passengers were
severely shaken up, but none were serious
~ injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
A jews Clever Trick.

a good story Is told Of clever trick. by
means of which some Russian Jews have
cheated the custom house. Simultaneous
Iy at two frontiers very large case came
TO each. but was not claimed. After the
regulation tine had elapsed they were
opened and found TO be gloves and order
ed 10 be sold at auction. according to law
A Jew. on looking at them, cried out they
were all right-handed gloves and Of no use
10 any one. Consequently. they went for
next to nothing and for far less than the
tax would have amounted TO. Needless to
add again that the case II the other
frontier contained all left-handed gloves
and. Of course, they were bought by con-
federate
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

Tsefe Is no article made, that purity is as
important in As soap. Thousands, however,
~ . heap adulterated soaps, to save 81 few
~Snls and lose dollars in rotted clothing.
Duh''ins' Electric Soap, perfectly pure, sassS
dollars
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

i CYCLONE struck the city Of Fargo,
Oak. on Monday morning. killing several
people and destroyin much property
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

IlALL,S CATARRH CURE is liquid and
= taken internally. Sold by Druggists, 15c.
The decline Of English beauty is asserted,
az course, with serious regret Bad teeth,
Snort sight and round shoulders are the in
.trCaSiug faults
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

DIX. HCIL'S Worm Destroyer is wonderful
rt..,ayioUS. l prescribed it in several in.
aHcc~, and it never failed in single case
20 have the desired effect | know of no
otter worm remedy 50 certain and speedy in
is ctfNHt.-J. Z. CLlnLrNt, ". D lilanolc, Ga.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

Andrew Erickson fell thirty-five feet head
foremost into a stone quarry at Rockford,
H., The other day, and though he landed ON
his head was not Scriousls hurt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
BErcuAn,s PnIs cure SICK Headache

y new style Of mourning paper drops the
band of black all around the sheet and has
3, drawn djagonally across the left Land
corner only.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

''DIRr defies the king" If the old proverb
be true, SAPoLIQ is greater than royalty
itself Try it in your next house-eleaning.
Grocers keep ii.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

Best easiest to use and cheapest PiSo's
Remedy fer Catarrh. BY druggists. soc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

The city of Hamburg has a surplus of
s., go, 600 OF this amount 1850, 600 was
from last years receipts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
DEPENDENT PENSION BILL

has become a law. SIs pER MONTH 20 all
hnnoiahJ discharged soldiers and Sailors Of the late
war who are iucapayttated from earning support
Widows The same, without regard to cause of death.
Dependent Parents and Minor Children also inter
eSted Over ~ years experience, RcGereuces in all
parts OF thu country, No charge il unsuccessful.
Write at once for Copy OF LAW" blanks and full
sirucl ions ALI FREE to IT. H.ALtISTEW ~
90. (SUCCsssorS IL Vim. Conard & CO.., n. q. Rox
u -, Il
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

There are about q thousand elk killed in
Oregon and Washington every year, the
antIcrS from most of which are sent TO Eng
land for ornaments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

Baltimore hackmen have raised the price
for ATTENDANCE Apon Sunday funerals, whlpE
they wish TO discourage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18

We recommend 'sTansin's Punch" Cisar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-18
100 Doses Ono Dollar

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
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and refreshing to the taste, and acts
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tenn ehectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituL
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the mos:
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 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will >o-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
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Los Angeles herald., 1890-04-28
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE.

JAMES HICKSON, PLAINTIFF, vs. z.
q Decker, Administrator, with the will an
ne5ed Of q. C. Muleahy deeeased, defendant
Order of sale and decree of foreclosure and
sale.
Under and by virtue of an order of sale and
decree of foreclosure and SALE issued out of the
Superior Court OF the County of Los Angeles,
State OF California, on the 29th day OF March, A.
James Hickson, the above named plaintiff,
obtained Judgment and decree OF foreclos-
asap GA Se day OF M%rch
d. 1890, for the sum of $S3O.5O in lawful
money of the United States, which said decree
was on the Sd day of April, A. D. 1890,
page 224, am commanded to sell all that certain
lot, piece or parcel of land, situate. lying and
being in the County of Los Angeles, State of
California, and bounded and described as fol-
lows:
Commencing at point in the town of Savanna
at a rock thirty or thirty y-one feet north of the
junction OF the Duarte and Savanna road with
the Ell Monte and Los Angeles road, at or near
Savanna brick store built by Douglas Snyder and
angles west ninety nine (99) feet and eight (9)
inches thence at right angles south, or nearly
south, to the FL Monte and Los Angeles road;
thence east to the, junction Of said Duarte and
Savanna road with said Ell Monte and Los An
geles road; thence north, or nearly north to the
place of beginning, and being part of the land
described in deed of conveyance from said
Douglas Snyder to William Smith, dated May
Goth, 1879, and recorded in book 6S, page 422,
of deeds OF the records of said county, together
with all and singular the appurtenances there
unto belonging.
Public notice is hereby given that on Thurs
day, the 1st day of May, A. d. 1890, at IL
O'Clock m. of that day, in front of the Court
House door of the County of Los Angeles, on
Spring street, will, in obedience to said order
OF sale and decree of foreclosure and sale, sell
the above described property, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to satisfy said judgment,
with interest and costs, ETC., to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, lawful money of the
United States.
Dated the 9TH day OF April 1890.
NJ. G. AGUIRRE,
Sheriff of Los Angeles County.
BY A. M. THORNTON, Under Sheriff
WIN. D.'STEPHENs, attorney for plaintiff.