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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
A JOKE on DOUBLEDAY.
1t Was Played on Him by Captain Parke
in the Fight at Gettysburg.

Only the other day | was reading Gen
eral Doubleday's story about Gettysburg,
and the day before had seen the old Gen
eral on the street. His presence in New
York and his book combine to recall to
mind, says the New York Stars Man
About Town, a very practical joke that
was played upon him at GETTYSBURG by
| Captain Joe Parker. of Gen. Hancock $
staff Col Billie Wilson and Joe Par
| Ber were Gen. Hancock 5 pets. They were
! both young, full of mischief, and only saw
| the ludicrous side of everything no mat
| ter how serious.
In the very white heat of the battle on
| Cemetery hill on July 3, 1863. Gen. Han
cock was severely wounded, and Captain
| Parker Immediate y rode off to find Gen.
! Doubleday, who was the senior Division
| Commander. and put him III command of
the Second Corps He found Doubleday
sitting under a tree. He saluted quickly
| and said:
General Doubleday. General Hancock
| has been seriously wounded and you
| will"
Just at that moment, before he had
| time to finish the sentence, assume COM
mand of corps, a shell burst directly over
| the General The shock half stunned
uIlll anu he ltlt over tANidiillliS
"Oh, | am killed! am killed."
Captain Parker couldn't resist this OPP
pOrtunitv for a joke. and he rode off
rapidly in search of General Gibbons. He
found him, reported to him that Double
day had been killed, Hancock had been
wounded, and that he was to take com
mand of the corps. The news spread
rapidly that Doubleday was dead, and
Captain Parker so reported to Gen. Han
cock A few hours later a railroad train
containing Hancock. his staff and num-
Der of wounded officers was moving toward
Baltimore Hancock was lying on a
stretcher suffering Intensely. but his mind
and sympathy went out toward the divis-
ion commanders and his other officers who
were dead or wounded.
Its too bad about poor DOubleday's
death. " said he to a wounded officer sitting
near him. who was shot in the arm.
Doubleday isn't dead. replied the Of
fcer. Il saw him in command of the
corps after you were wounded and two
hours before | left the field. -
Why, Joe Parker told me that he was
killed, - replied Hancock.
Parker. who was in the front car with
the boys having fun. was Immediately
summoned. He appeared before Han
cock. who said:
Captain Parker, didn't you tell me
that General Doubleday was killed?''
Certainly ! did, replied Joe. He
told me he was. and what the devil else
was to do hut to take his word for i -
Despite the suffering in the car there
was a hearty laugh, and Parker went back
to his companions. As he closed the car
door. Hancock remarked:
That boy will never see anything Sc
rious in the most serious things In this
life. -
Poor Joe Parker, and his counterpart.
Col. Wilson are both dead, while the old
General. of whom General Hancock told
this amusing story. walks along Broadway
apparently as healthy and hearty as man
Of hftv.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14


beef with him on the carving fork, and
rushing to the buteher-shop threw it at the
head of the man who sold 1t TO him. We
could almost wish that every butcher who
sells such stuff could be served in the same
way-or better still, we wish people knew
what good meat is. and would stop buying
poor lean meat at any price. Let the
sausage-makers have it, or the manufac-
turers of fertilizers.
18th. We shall have better meat as soon
as We learn that putting butter on din
ner table Is neither stylish nor economical.
The practice Of having butter at dinner,
Joined with the inability to tell tallow from
fat, is one of the chief reasons why many
people object to fat meat. They do not
know that fat is fully as nutritious as but
ter, and far more palatable than poor
butter.-American 4 griculturist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

SWIFT'S SPECIFIC is simple
vegetable compound prepared from
roots freshly gathered from the forests.
The formula was obtained from the
Greek Indians by the whites who had
witnessed the wonderful cures of blood
diseases made by that tribe. 1t has
been used since 1929, and has been the
greatest blessing to mankind in curing
diseases of the blood, in many instances
after all other remedies had failed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
Ito be continued.)
Earnings of Popular Authors.

A simple glance over the lists of Ameri-
can authors is in itself convincing evil
denCc that literature is not so profitable as
literary photographers would have us
believe. Very few of our modern authors
find themselves able to depend entirely
upon the revenues of their work. will
not say that they could not do so;
merely state the fact that they do not Mr..
Gable, for example, devOtes considerable
time to lccturiRg. Mark Twain is now
more u publisher than an author. Joel
Chandler Is am editor as Is Richard Henry
StoddTd. DIR. Holmes has found his
medical practice immensely valuable to
him for years before he reached an emf
hence IN literature accorded to but few.
Marion Ilmand and Margaret L. Saugster
both find the editorial chair profitable,
likewise, John HabbertOn. Mr. AIdrich.
Mr.. Warner, and Mr. Glider. Bret Hart S
consulate was not purely accepted for the
honor it brought. Mary Mapes Dodge
doubtless finds more peace of mind in the
assured income which her position as editor
of st Nicholas brings her than in the
lottery of simple authorship. Indeed there
are but few authors of to-day who do not
harness some other duties to the mere writ
ing of stories. poems and novels donot
write these facts in Encouragement of ris-
ing literary talent: simply to cownteract.
if possible, some of the impressions likely
to he made by photographers who are apt
to be too reckless in their handling of the
incomes of famous authors. Edward w .
Box in November Ladies Home Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

Not only shortens labor and lessons pain
attending it but greatly diminishes the
danger to life of both mother and child II
used a few months before confinement
Write TO The Bradfeld Regulator Co. At
lanta, Ga. tor further particulars Sold by
all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
CHAPTER xx.-RoLF's PENITENCE.

CHAPTER XX.-ROLF'S PENITENCE.
From a child that story of Casabianca
had fascinated me, and could see it fas.
cinated Rolf
How do like that fellow Cassy-what
do you call him?" he exclaimed, enthusi-
astically. when I had finished. II call that
plucky, and no mistake, to stick to the
burning ship. What a brave man he
would have made if he had livedp'
Yes, indeed: but he lived long enough
to do mans work in the wOrld-faithful
until death. Faithful in little, faithful in
| much Rolf. CasabiaLca would never
have disobeyed his mother, or thought he
knew best, would he?'
mo, Fenny," in a contrite voice, and
siding up to me again.
81 am afraid you can never be soldier,
dearr
What do you meanY'-sitting up erect
in bed, with his beautiful eyes quite glar.
ing at me in the twilight. 81 mean to be
soldier, | tell you, and use my fathers
sword! | shall be Colonel Markham, too,
one of tn ese days, unless l am killed in
battle"
You cannot be soldier unless you
learn to obey, Rolf; you cannot rule your
men until you have submitted to rule
| yourself. Officers are gentlemen, and
gentlemen are never towards; and | call it
| cowardly, Rolf-qute a mean trick-to
creep into the nursery in ny absence.
Honor should have kept you from crossing
the threshold"
Now Rolf could not endure to be called
a coward, so he lost his temper, and, / am
sorry to say, called me a nasty, spiteful
old cat, (which you are, Fenny, you know
you are, and a great deal worsep And
the next moment he had thrown rough
pair Of arms round my neck, his penitence
inhicting on me acknowledgement.
There, there, never mind'-hugging
met don't mean it. You are a dear old
thing. Fenny, and mean to marry you
when grow up. You are such a plain
young woman, as mother says, that no one
else would ask you, so l will"
do you think l could marry coward,
Rolf"
"There you go again''-in a vexed voice
but | shall never be a coward any
more; l mean to be a brave boy, like
Cassy-what do you call him? l mean to
mind mother, and not to forget; and
will throw my cannon into the sea to-mor.
row, though am so fond of it, and Mr..
Rossiter (Walter | call him, but he does
not mind) gave it TO me. 1t cost a lot
indeed it did, Frnny-but, all the same, it
shall be droW nGed dead"
"lf thine eye offend thee, pluck it out"
l think there VS. something very real in
that childish sacrifice. 1t was his treas
ured plaything, but 1t had tempted him to
disobedience; he wouii fling it away with
both hands How few of us repent in
that wayl Mcd CuJpU, we say, but we
hug our darling sin close to us; it is not,
| like Rolls cannon. "drownded dead"
Brave, poor little family Rolf, l begin to
| have better hopes of Nuul
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
SEVEN WERE DROWNED.
Tug Boat Strikes Pier and Sinks I'm
mediateIy.

tug Boat StF1kes P1er and SILKS I'M
mediately.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb 9.-The tow
boat Port Eads, of the St Louis & Missis-
sippi Valley line. this morninL during a
heavy fog, struck on the pier of the new
railroad bridge below the city, and in a
few minutes sunk. She carried a crew of
forty men and for a time the widest
rumors prevailed, the loss of life being
placed from twenty-five to thirty-fve.
It is now known. however. that but seven
of the crew were drowned. Ten were
badly cut and bruised and have been cared
for at the United States hospital The Port
Eads was valued at $4,000 The rail
road company will be sued for not having
the pier properly marked and protected
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
A Remedy for the Influenza Cough.

A remedy recommended for patients af-
flicted with the influenza cough is Kemp's
Balsam, the specific for coughs and colds,
which is especially adapted to diseases of
the throat and lungs. Do not wait for the
first symptoms of the disease before secur-
ing the remedy, but get bottle and keep it
on hand for use the moment it is needed.
If neglected the influenza has tendency to
bring on pneumonia. All druggists sell the
BAlSam.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

Ever since 1864 there have been women
(more each YeaI) who claim that there is
no soap half as good or as economical as
Dohbins' Electric There must be some
truth in their claim. Try it, see how much.
Your grocer has it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
The smokers delight-ssransfrs Punch"

A sensation has been created among New
York astronomers over the alleged diScov-
cry that that they have been eating black
squirrel hash, done in old sherry al diamond
back terrapin prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

We're found yesterday and were taken out
horribly burned. Joseph Jones, miner,
was 50 b; dly burned that he died before
morning, making the seventh victim.
When the summers rose has faded
What shall make it fair again?
When the face with pain is shaded
What shall drive away the pain?
Never shall blossom brighten
After blighted by the frost,
But the load of pain may tighten,
And we need not count rs lost
all the pleasure of life when the wife and
mother, upon whom the happiness Of home
so largely depends, is afflicted with the deli
cate diseases peculiar to women. 1t Is terri
bic to contemplate the misery existing in
our midst because of the prevalence of these
diseases. 1t is high time that all women
should know that there is one sure remedy
for all female complaints, and that is DIR.
Pierce's FavOrite Prescription. Do not allow
ill-health to fasten itself upon you. Ward
it off by the use of this standard remedy.
But if Ii has already crept in, put it to rout.
You can do it, by the use of the "FayOritc
Prescription" 1t is guaranteed to give salts
faction in every case, or money paid for it
will be returned.
For biliousncss, sick headache, indigestion,
and constipation, take DR.. Pierce's Pellets.
One of the keepers in Bushey Park, Eng
land, lately discovered two fine bucks lying
dead in a ditch with their horns locked to-
%elhcr. Both animals had received severe
bpuv wounds
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

He who called upon to speak disagree
able truth, tells it boldly and has done is
both holder and milder than he who nib
bleS N low voice, and never ceases nibbl-
ing Lavater.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

One bottle Of :. s. $. cured my son of hoils and
ri .ings, which resulted from maiaral poison and
ae1.rt,d linn all Tia" summer. He Ind treatment
fr,r, tiyc doctors, who failed tn benefit him.
Cuyaual, Indian Ter. J.B WISE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
FROM SAVAGE TO CIVILIZATION

Swifrs Specific curod me of terrible Tetter, 0m
which had suffered tor twenty long years. have
now been entirely We'll Tor l,' years and no sign of
.ny return of the disease.
Rogers, Ark, May /, lSsy. W. Ii. WIGHT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

According to the eminent Psychologist,
Nj. Sappy, the stomach contains 5000, 900
glands by which the gastric juice is
secreted, and few others which secrete
only mucus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

A Frankford man is training his hens to
lay their eggs in the kitchen, where he has
placed a cradle for their accommodation.
This saves the labor of hunting the eggs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

An enterprising fisherman at Glouces,
ter. Mass. intends making trip to Nor
way in search of cod, which are said TO
,hound there
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
Don I
Care!

Shun the draught that's madly merry,
Misery turks amid the lees:
SqUander not with hand unchary
Moments due to calm and ease.
II by fortune you are Tilted,
Call her '-wanton, fa.se though fair"
Cast aside her roses wilted
With an
Don't
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
CORN MEAL GEMS.

One cup of graduated meal, two tea.
spoonfuls -four, two teaspoonful sugar, one
heaping tpaspoonful baking powder, one
egg and sweet milk enough to make thin
batter; bake in gem tins in a well heated
oven.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
Beware of ointments for Catarrh that Con

IS Mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely deraGge the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never bv
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, IS the damage they will do are
ten fold to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by +. ]. Cheney X Co, Toledo, O., con-
tains no mercury, and is taken internally,
and acts directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine it
is taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney X Co.
- Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
student of Dickinson Seminary was so
neryous over the preaching of his first SER
mon that he got into the wrong church and
entered the pulpit before discovering his
istake.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

One cupful of sugar, one cupfuI of sweet
milk, two tablespoonfuls of butter and
lard, three eggs, three teaspoonfuIs of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

This can be made of dry Lima beans
and canned corn which may be left from
former dinners Warm them over with
little milk and butter, and thicken the milk
with a little flour.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

qnietly
81 was firing my cannon to please Joyce.
know mother told me never to take it in
the nursery, and that she did not like my
lighting it unless Judson had the match
box, but l forgot"
Did you really forget, Rolf"
Eyes. really did; never do remen SeF
things, you know. l was only thinking
how Joyce would scream when the can
non popped. told them to get out of the
way, only Reggie, poor little fellowi ran
against me and hacked the match out OF
my hand-it was alight, you know-and
then Joyce did scream, and" but here
Rolf buried his head in the pillow: the
recollection was evidently too painful.
you will all hate me-" he sobbed, be
cause 1 nearly killed Reggie-you and
Aunt Violet: and do love Aunt Violet,
because she is so pretty"
mo one will hate you, my poor child:
we are only sorry that the son Of a brave
soldier like Colonel Markham should be
such a coward as to disobey his mother.
You mother told you to fetch Hannah.
Did you forget that, too, Rolf"
NO" in conscience-stricken voice,
81 did not forget, Fenny, but 1 thought
it would be fun to take care Of the chill.
dren."
But it was disobedience Rolf, Just as
much as your coming into the nursery at
that time you took advantage of my alb
sense first, and then of your mothers. ]
think brave soldier like your father
would call that cowardly. Now, 1 want
you to listen to a story about the bravest
boy of whom l ever heard" And as /
stroked his rough head l told him the
story Of Casabianca and the burning ship.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
FRUIT WAFF1

Beat one-half a cupful of butter until
creamy, then add gradually one cupful of
powdered sugar, beat six eggs until light,
add them to the butter and sugar, add the
Juice of one lemon, and sufficient -four to
make a stiff batter, take a sheet of fools
cap paper and butter it and drop the bat
ter by spoonful ON it, spread it out very
thin and bake in a slow oven; when done
dust them with powdered sugar and roll
them quickly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
.1 have Been ecca.sicnally troubled wIth

Coughs. and in each case have used Browns
Bronchial Troches, which have never failed,
and l must say they are second to none IN
the wovd."-Fclir 4. Ndg, CdNltitr, st. Pant,
MINI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

If you would have faithful servant,
and one that you like, serve yourself.
i Franklin.
By ignorance is pride increased.
Those most assume who know tie least.
TNa~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
on I
Care

He is proof 'gainst the mutations
OF that mischief-maker, Time:
He will meet dark Vaccinations
With Indifference sublime
What's the use of toll and hurry:
Wherefore daily with despair.
When a man can silence worry
With an
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

Beat the whites of six eggs until frothy,
then add half pound of powdered sugar.
Beat until very stiff, drop a spoonful at a
time on buttered paper, place the paper on
baking tins, cover lightly with sugar and
place in a quick oven; when firm, take
from the oven and remove them carefully
from the paper scoop out the center;
and place IN the oven again to dry, fill
with whipped cream, and place two to-
trpth
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

One cupfuI of molasses, one teaspoonful
of salt, one cuPful of sour milk, one heap
ing teaspoonful of soda, one half cupful of
beef drippings or lard, one heaping table
spoonful Of ginger, and -four to thicken.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD,
A PANACEA.
WASHINGTON CAPITAL

There Is one who's truly lucky
lis the man who never frets:
Who Is smiling, gay and plucky
At each evil that besets-
Never pausing grief to borrow,
All his woes are puffs of air;
He dismisses every sorrow
With an
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
RYE AND INDIAN MEAL BREAD.

One quart each of rye -four and Indian
meal, one teacup molasses, half teacupful
yeast. one teaspOonful soda, two teaspoon
fuIs salt. Mix the dry ingredients togeth-
er, then wet with enough warm water
to make as stiff as can be stirred with a
spoon. 1t should be baked in a deep
pan and will require four of five hours to
bake
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14
LEMON PIE.

One teacupful of powdered sugar, one
tablespoonful of batter, one egg, juice and
grated rind of one lemon. one teacupful of
boiling water, one tablespoonful of corn
starch. mixed in a little cold water, cream.
butter and sugar together and pour the
hot mixture over them. When cold add
the lemon and beaten egg. Bake.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

is offered by the manufacturers OF Or. sAGEs
CATARRh REMEDY, for case OF Catarrh in
the Head which they cannot cure. BY its
mild, soothing, and healing properties DIR.
tier of how long stardiuS. &c, by druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-02-14

Tpr s,vrrr Specific Co. p-awora 'nta. O.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-11

The yellow legs have been flying for two weeks
and English snlpe for over week, BY, the
time this article Is in print the season for shore
birds will be fairly open. On a, cloudy day.
with good stiff southwest wind the Chinco-
d UF fR Re s o h end
down and, whistles. His tune &, not from an
nn5 PS les the p S hs SStt and he GpEsS
they, swing and flultor till punched lust above
blasts Of powder and shot right and left, kill
ing sometimes dozens with n single charge,
hsr june fes w fS the nhors is over
indeed. before II is over-the weakhsh begin
TO bite in, tho bay, and later. the bluelsh off
he had in the natural bitches through tho
marshes. But the chief, fish is the, weakilsh.
hundred an hour
But the glory OF Chincoteague as a sports
Of fall have by that time driven the wild fowl
thus far on their Journey south. Then the
Shiphcotte s scours up his old rusty SHOTGUN
draws on double flanneIs aud rowing out on
the shoals where the water Is from "a to 80
inches deep, sticks lot OF fresh-cut brush up
in the mud SO that n little grove large enough
TO To- conceal him and his llttlo skin is made.
his blind, and lies down, ald, waits. 1t is u
warm. bright day when all wild fowl does not
come to to hin who waits Eedheads black
and brant ms Welcome to the decoys though
canvasbncks are very scarce. Sink boxes or
batteries are also used. W. d. Sharpsy. Jack
Snead and Capt Pruitt OF the Widgeon stand
at the head OF the local gunners. Although q
few men come here from Philadelphia and Will
minEton, there l. no such thing ~ a club
house on the bay. and few spor,smen seem to
realize what n resort this is for wild fowl.
Wallop's Island, below Chincoteague has re-
Gently been purchased by n club Of gentlemen
at Pottsvie. Pa. of which O. Beecher of Pine
Grove aud w. Il. Woodbury. OF Pottsville, are
leading members. They gave $4,000 for the
island, which is about seven miles long and
nearly mile wide. They have built pier and
wharf at an expense of 5000 and William
Conant of Chincoteague has contract for
building an $1,000 club house this summer.
The island is a delightful place. The surf does
not roll on finer beach anywhere than at
Wallop's Island.
The presence OF this club will serve to quick
en- the game constables to sense of duty, and
stop the unlawful practice now prevalent of
shooting wild fowl nj night by Jack light.
An interesting fec ture OF ChincoteaRue Is the
presence OF great numbers of tanned wild
geese. When the Chincoteaguer wings wild
goose he saves 1t alive II he can. His flock Ia
very often added to In another way. Seeing
and hearing the tanned geese the wild fellows
often come down to them aud make friends. us
we'll as to enter GOODS where feed is provided
generously when such visitors are expected.
The wild goose thinks that is tho greatest luck
he ever did see, and concludes he will stay
there all night. Before morning his wings
have been clipped aud he stays longer. Mean
time the food has been 50 good he does not