davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

pared with the men of some other nation
alitieS But in the various elements which
constitute the real worth of the individual
man-Sohdity of character. purpose, ener-
gy, resource, determination, endurance.
and self reliance typical Scottish man
has few If any Superiors. He Is debtor
to race first of all; afterward to climate. to
a niggardly soil. TO the Presbyterian
church, and to the parish school. In spite
of Unborn stubbOrnneSS-an unconquorable
unwillingnesS to be driven or sold. or play
ed upon or made use of-he has faculty
of taking advantages of favoriug eircum-
stances when they offer; and when he lays
hold there is bulldog tenaeity in MS
grip. For the use of others the Scot is
not the most adaptable of men. 1t Is to
his honor that 1t is so, For his own pur-
poses. and in pushing his own way, he Is
adaptable enough. Of the general aceu-
racv of these statements it would not be
difficult To multiply proof. In Canada
the reinS of power have been held by a
Scotchman for the best part of TWO genera
lions. Sir John Macdonald has found but
one man worthy to be called a rival. and
has been a countryman of his own. In
the older Australian colonies, where thev
have opportunities similar to those offered
in Canada. Scotchmen are more often than
| otherwise at the summit of power; and
| they are foremost not so much as politi-
clans or otice-seekerS, or self-StarverS,
but as men seeking the welfare and adj
vancement of the colony or community.
1t is unnecessary, however. to linger in
| foreign parts seeking examples. We have
them in abundance in these United States;
and we are far from being without them
| L. Wilson. in harper's Weekly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
The scotch Nationality.

Among the various natIonalItles which
contribute their quota to the making up Of
the population of New York city. the most
cosmopolitan community probably on the
face of the globe, the Scottish nationality
ranks among the smallest. 1t Is not
strange that it should be So Scotland has
never had large population. As COM
pared with either Of her two neIghbOrs,
England and Ireland. with the former es-
peclaliy, Scotland, In point of population,
has always been exceedingly small. To-
day. with the large increment OF Irish IN
the larger cities. especially IN the west, the
entire population but slightly exceeds four
millions. Il has really been wonderful
how this small nationality has sent its
sons and its daughters In such numbers
all over the earth. In every British col
ony the little kingdom Is well represented:
and it would be difficult to find a foreign
country into which Sc0tchmen have not
forced their way. 1t IS significant, also.
that herever VOC ind them they are an
element Of force al Or near the front.
Macauiay hkens the Sc0tchmaB, In one OF
his weIl-known passage to piece OF
cork. Sink the cork where you may, it
will rise to the surface. Ii Is 30 with the
Scot. Plant him where you may, leave
him only hbsrtv OF action and he viii
make his prsenee felt. he viii work his
way to the surface OF soeiety.
The Scot owes something 10 nature.
There Is intrinsic excellence In his race.
There Is the ring Of genuine metal In the
material out OF which he is made Wheth-
er YOU regard him a. Celt or Saxon, or a
qualified compound of both. there Is In
him SUPERIOR racial excellence, which time
and hard experience, mental, moral, and
religious training. have undoubtedly quail
fed but have not Deprecated In some
Of the finer. softer. more amiabie and
more attractive aspects of human nature
Scotehmen may be found wanting as com
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
ALL SORTS.

There are seven millionaire editors in
New York
Nine water companies supply London
with water.
Whisky was first made in Ireland by an
English monk.
The Japanese take their baths at very
high mperature-about 10 degrees
Fahrenheit-and come out of them as red
as HOLSTERS; but there appears to be no fear
whatever of catching cold.
In 1860, when the population of England
and Wales was a little below 20 600. 900.
there was over 10000 paupers Now,
with an estimated population of % 900, 900,
the number has fallen to 6S5.000.
The Austro-Hungarisn convict who Is
condemned to die stands on the ground
with a rope around his neck, and at a given
signal he Is pulled off his legs to remain
struggling IN the air until he Is Strangled
There is young man in Belfast, Ne.
but IS wears of age who is the father of
three daughters all by a different mother
from legitimate marriage. One is seven
years of age. another three years and the
last three months old.
In Alpine County, California. near the
Nevada state line, according to the census
taker. there is no church and no minister.
but four liquor sellers and nine professional
gamblers, and yet the Jail has not had an
inmate since 1887
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
Regarding Women Abroad,

society of lady students and gradu-
ateS, under the title of Women's Univer-
sity association, has been established at
Southwark for two years.
The work of the association is multifari-
Gus including evening classes for instruc-
ton and recreation, the organization of
holiday trips for children. the Superin-
tendent of the London Pupil Teachers as
ISOLATION. assistance in the management
of board schools, and general cooperation
with all existing charitable institutions
Active help. for instance, Is given to the
local branch Of the metropolitan AsSo-
citation for Rehiendmg Young Servants. -
and a lodging-houSe has been opened in
which girls are a commodated while out of
place and training in household work is
given to those who wish to qualify for do
! nestle service.
A custom will not permit a well-bom
German girl to work for her living. and as
the number of noble families with little
| property is large, a young lady who found
herself destitute would have to face an
| embarrassing problem in Germany were it
| not for the institutions peculiar to the
| land and known as Stifts, which are in
| tended for the maintenance of destitute
| ladies of high birth. Many of these have
! been founded and endowed in SileSia and
! SaNony. At the head of each is the stiftS-
| hofmeisterln. who Is appointed 10y the
| crown. and whose office gives her high
| rank of praC5d e at court
The women teachers OF Germany besides
a great pension association, have had an
! insurance society of their own for the last
six years. For monthly fee of p cents
you can. in case of sickness. draw s.. so a
week for thirteen weeks and for the
same period again after an interval of six
weeks. Over 81, 900 has been paid out
| Women between Is and A. years ola who
| have doctors certificate Of good health
are admitted. The society has = good sur
| plus and is thinking of reducing the fee
| except when an unusual amount of sickness
! occurs.
The charm of the women Of France nev-
er leaves them. As they grow older the
marvellous tact, suavity. and polish which
seem to be theirs by right of inheritance
grow more and more attractive. Beer is
the inSidiOuS enemy of the matrOns of Ger
many, and they have an almost universal
indifference to dress, while the English
women go in so tenaciOusly for athletics
that they are apt to grow coarse and heavy
in time. The English women of 40. how
ever, is practically without a rival of her
own age in beauty and health the civilized
| world over
Blondes are said to be disappearing both
in England and in America. Persons who
can look back half century unite in de-
claring that there is il marked change in
this respect. For every red haired person
seen now ten could have been met with
twenty years back, and if the change con
| tinues a. the SINE rate in another half cen
| turV l0ht-haIrGd people will nave become
so uncommon that red headed lady will
be an attractive addentdum to the dime
museum and the country show In New
England we are told that the blonde has
well nigh disappeared.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
FARM, HOME and GARDEN.
DON'T BLAME THE WORLD.
HAWKES. BAY (NEw ZEALAND, NEWS.

Don't blame the world because the thorns are
found among the roses:
The day that breaks in storms NAV be all sun
shine when il closes
We cannot hope to always meet with fortunes
fond caressing.
And that which seems most hard TO bear may
bring with it a blessing
The buried seed must rot in earth ere it produce
the flower.
And the weak plant to fructify must have both
and shower:
So man, to gain development, must struggle with
lIfe's crosses.
And view with calm philosopy his trials and his
losses.
deadly, pois'nous weed may yield a sslve of
surest healing;
The sweetest blossom may pois nous be, al
though its bane concealing.
Things are not always what they seem, but still
twas Heaven designed them,
And we should class them all as good and take
them find them.
Little we know of this brief life, and nothing of
its sequel
Then let take in humble trust all that may
seem unequal,
Gods ways are not our ways, and He should GER
tainly be trusted:
All that is wrong in His good time will surely be
adjusted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

Women are not slow to
comprehend. They're quick.
They're alive, and yet it was
a man who discovered the one
remedy for their peculiar all
mentS,
The man was DR.. Pierce.
The discovery was his Fa-
vorite Prescription the boon
to delicate women.
Why so round with one
foot in the grave" suffering in
silence-misunderStood-when
there's a remedy at hand that
isn't an experiment, but which
is sold under the .e1arantee
that if you are disappointed
in any way in it, you can get
your money back by applying
to its makers.
We can hardly imagine a
woman's not trying it. Pos
sibly it may be true of one
or two-but we doubt it,
Women are ripe for it.
They must have it. Think
of 4 prescription and nine out
of ten waiting for it, Carry
the news to them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
RECOVERED THE LOST.
Alfred LamoreauN had been Missing Since
His Third Year

HIS Ihird ear.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, Aug. Is
Eighteen years ago there lived, with mis-
wife and family, within Il few miles OF
Penetangulshene, Ont, on the road now
leading to the postal village of Randolph,
d French-Canadian named Alfred Lamo-
reaux One day the 3-year-old child
was missing. ii was thought he
had wandered off into the
woods A thorough and systematic
search was kept up for several days. but
no trace of the lost child could be discov-
cred. 1t was feared that bear had car.
ried off the boy, md his parents mourned
him as dead. Years passed away, but
nothing more was seen or heard of the
lost child, and the parents moved away
from that part of the province and went
back to near Montreal.
Not long since priest, who had charge
of a nilsson near here, was told by an
Indian on his death-bed that he had
eighteen years before, stolen a little
child from its home near Penetanguishene
The priest communicated with Rev
Father Laboureau about the matter
Father Laboureau made inquiries, hearC
the story of Lamoreaux' child. communi.
Gated with the parents. and the ole
couple are now on their way here to NEE
their son-lost TO them as a mere baby
sorrOwed for as one dead, and to be re
stored TO them when they are old and he
man grown.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
SMASHED THE RECORD.
Salvador Today Wears the Crown for

speed.
MONMOUTH PARK, Aug. 2S.-Salvator
has smashed the record for mile. Right
after the third race he was brought on the
track. there was short delay when Sal
vator appeared followed by Rosetta and
makers. First he'pacemaker carried him
She helped him along. he running easily
in the meanwhile until the last furlong
was reached. when Bergen set down to
ride and he passed by the winning post
rung up cheer after cheer rent the air.
Fractions of the time was: quarter. 2S:S-
5; half, +7;ls three quarters, l:llis mile,
l:SSls
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
A REVEREND PRISONER.
A Minister Steals a Watch and Two Dol

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Aug. 28.-Rev.
Appin Wordin, of the Northwestern
orphan asylum, of Green Bay, Wis, has
arrived in this city to look after his secre-
tary, Rev Adolph Doelling, who is il
Jail awaiting examination upon q
charge of stealing watch and none
from Rev. Phelps. of st. Louis. After
conference with the chief of police the
reverend prisoner was brought over from
the Jail. and after much quibbling and
many different stories he confessed all.
and gave as an excuse that he was behind
in his accounts with the asylum and stole
the watch and g to make himself even.
1t is probable that the case will be settled,
as the pawnbroker has already been sat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

The seat of sick headache
is not in the brain, Regu-
late the stomach and you
cure it. DR.. Pierce'S Pellets
are the Little REGULATORS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the California
LIQUID fruit remedy, Syrup OF Figs. It ID
pleasing 10 the eye and to the taste, and by
gently acting on the kidneys. liver aud
bowels. it eleanses the system effectually.
thereby promoting the health and comfort
Of ali who use Ii,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

\ woman in Salem, \, j., thjrty-four
wears ago lost .wo silver coins in 4 slit in the
moor. Last week. the floor being taken up
for repairs, she instituted a search for the
LNno. lost lnnnrN and Innnl l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

One of the letter carriers IN Franklin,
Pa. SAYS that the idea OF having their
mali delivered Is such a novelty TO some Of
the people along his route that although
they probably do not get letter once
month in actual correspondence q ey
answer newspaper advertisements and de-
wise various other plans for the purpose
of receiving something In every delivery
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
FOREIGN WHEAT EXCLUDED.
The French Soldier Receives His Patriot
ism on French Mheat

PARIS, Aug. 29.-Defreycinet, the min
lister of war, has decided that foreign
wheat shall be excluded in the contracts
for supplying the army.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
CATTLE TRAIN WRECKED.
An Engineer Meets With Instant Death on
the u. & q. Road.

OAKLAND. Md, Aug. 29.-At Sewy
Creek. a curve near here on the Baltimore
L Ohio railroad. cattle train was del allied
this afternoon. Seventeen cars were
wrecked and the cattle scattered in every
direction. The engineer was instantly
l-5lIaI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

We are now entering upon a season
when We must expect ID meet occasional
spells of dry weather In the garden as
well as In the field. our most earnest effort.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

BY the late cyclone in Finland, almost I'M
precedcnted in 50 uorthyrly region, some
10000 trees have becu blown down between
Niborg and NilmanuStraud.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
BxrcuAx's PuIs cure Bilious and Nervous III

A Wichita woman predicts that the world
will wind up on the 10Th Of November. The
public will have 10 wait Just three months
TO find out whether the prophets III Wichita
are as bad as the poets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

REV. H. P. CARSON, Scotland, Oak,
says: 1.-TWO bottles of Halls Catarrh Cure
completely cured my little girl Sold by
Druggists. 15C.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

The best cough medicine is pjSo'S Cure for
Consumption. Sold everywhere, 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

Love and hardship like no fellowship"
You can case life by using SAPOLl0, and
that increases home happiness. II is a solid
cake of Securing Soap. Try it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

Over llO,OO0-to be exact, Ill, SS9-emi-
grants embarked during the last quarter
from the various ports of the British Isles,
These include -, 46S foreigners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

More diseases are produced BY using brown
and perfGIned soaps than by anything else
Why run such terrible risks VIXEN you know
Dobhins' Electric Soap is pure and perfect
Dobbins' prevents hands from chaPping.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

Clarence Graham. the eight-year-old
Saginaw boy who was shot and supposed
to De fatally injured Jul, 4, has hved since
HIN 10y breathing and ca,hlng through a
il,er tube The doctors now hope to
save his life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
BENJAMIN WILSON FOR COVER
NOR.
The Idaho Democrats Place Ticket in the
E5aIa

BOISE CITY, Idaho, Aug. 26 The dem
ocratic state convention met this moruina,
aud seated the anti 4 ormon delegation
from Bear Lake county. s permanent or
ganizafiOn was effected ard the convention
took recess until the afternoon 10 enable
the committee on resolutions 10 complete
a platform Ia the afternoon Benjamin
Wilson. Of Boise county, was nominated
for governor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

II the proprietor of Kcmp's Balssm should
publish i card Of thanks, containing cN.
prcs>ions of gratitude which come 10 him
daily from those who have been cured Of
severe throat and lung troubles lay the use
of kcmp'S Balsam, it would iii ~ iair->jzCJ
book. How much better 10 invite all To cal
on any druggist and gel free sample houl,
that you may test Tor yourself its power
Large bottles SOC. and , 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

pE. E'Lt'~ Worm pcstroycrS are not new
and muicd For thjrty years they have
stood the test of Usage. and their large sale
is due to merit only.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05

0ver 10000 Irish people settle in Eng
land every year.
There are 100 deer forests in the High
lands of Scotland
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
THE POPULATION

of the state as shown by the Federal cen
sus just taken is $4,000. This makes
Washington the second of the Pacific
Coast States in point of population, put
ing her ahead OF Oregon, where the cen
suS figures .ell far short of the local estl-
mates. W. A. H.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
THE FORESTS.

here is cool and delightful and combined
with the unsurpassed scenery will some
day make this region favorite place of
summer residence. A ride through
Puget Sound. with the snow-clad Olym,
plan and Cascade Mountains both in view.
is sight not to be forgotten.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-05
THE MOUNTAINS.
BITUMINOUS COAL

is mined in the foot kills few miles east
of Seattle A large part of the supply of
the whole coast is from here. iron is also
found in close proximity, and the enthusi-
astic residents expect that Wash
ington will some day rival Pennsylvania
as manufacturing state. Atpresent the
manufacturers cannot successfully COM
pete with the cheaper labor of the East,
but the air is full of rumors of wealthy
Eastern capitalists who are looking out
for sites for extensive manufacturing
plants. Without doubt the great min
eral resources of the country will in time
be a great source OF wealth.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-07-10
An Anscdote Of LLs1t.

Wrapped in his dressing-gown, and
with feet incased in slippers, FRANC
Liszt was sitting comfortably one even-;
ing in his armchair, ready for work and
inviting inspiration. On the floor
above, in the apartment of banker, O.
noisy musical soiree was in progress,
Polonaises had succeeded waltzes, and
nocturnes had followed polonaises, when
suddenly the door of the salon opened.
and Liszt entered, still wrapped in his
dressing-gown. The astonishment Of
the company may be imagined. With
slow steps Lisxt walked toward tho,
piano, and the young key-pounder who
was sitting at it quickly left his place.
Last sat down ct the instrument, care
lessly swept his fingers over the keys
- II 70 prelude, and then suddenly he
shut down the cover and put the key In
his pocket And Immediately, with the
aeme tranquil air with which he had
entered, hs went out and returned n
his room, whore he could work at his
VUDUs ftff -. sa'.t.t' y
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1890-07-10
STRANGE INSPIRATION.
a New York Author who Dreamed Re
narkab1o Poem.

u New York Author Who Dreamed Re-
markable Poem.
A New Yorker, famous in the world
OF letters, awoke one night recently
from sound sleep. So far as he knew,
says the World, he had not been dream
ing. He composed himself again and
was sinking into slumber when there
came into his mind, as though out Of
the darkness, two lines of verse,
rythmical, but senseless They kept
him awake, and after time two lines
more, equally smooth and absurd, pre-
sented themselves to his consciousness.
1t seemed to him as though some one
one were debating nonsensical dog
gerel to him from the shadows of the
night. Unable to sleep, hc arose and
went downstairs to his library. He
sat quiet in the darkness for awhile
hoping that he would fall asleep in his
chair. But second verse, perfect in
form but absurd in meaning, came into
his mind, and then third and fourth.
Lighting lamp, he took up pen and
wrote down rapidly the lines that had
come to him. AS he wrote, new verses
fell from his pen, and when he had fin
ished his task poem Of eight stanzas
lay before him. He was surprised to
find that taken in their entirety, the
verses we're far from meaningless.
He at once put the poem In an en-
,velope and directed 1t to II publishing
firm. Placing it among other letters to
be mailed by servant in the morning,
he returned to bed and at once fell
asleep. Upon awaking he was uncer-
tain whether he had dreamed Of writing
poem or had really transcribed one.
As his letters had been posted he had
no means Of deciding the question.
His uncertainty was pleasantly relieved
the next day, however, by the receipt OF
handsome check from his publishers
and letter praising his poem. The Pc
culiarity Of this case which makes livery
different from the celebrated instance
Of Coleridge and his poem Of "Kublau
Khan" lies in the fact that the author
had not been dreaming. He awoke
from what seemed to him dead sleep
and found that his Imagination had pro-
duced, without conscious effort on his
part, perfect poem.