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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
TIE RATS WON THE DAY.
story of Pioneer Times Witch Gave IL
Sheet of Water "A name.
Lcwistown journal.

The question is frequently asked.
whence the name of Thomson pond. a
sheet OF water ii western Maine. extend
ing through four towns and lying partly
in three counties. Tradition says it was
named from the first settler. Joe ThomOon.
During his SOiourn he was seriously trOub-
led by rats He first provided himself with
Il stout leather bag of the capacity of four
bushels. He then placed an empty hogs
head III his log hovel, leaving the bung-
hole open through which he dropped a
small quantity OF meat scraps and crumbs
If bread.
Bag in hand he retired out side to
watch proceedings pceking through a
small crevlce between the logs. Presently
he spied an old gray veteran approaching
the bung hole. He takes u peep, then
shifts, looks cautiously about and then
enters. lie soon energies from the hogs
head and quickly disappears. In Il trice he
returns, followed 10y a drove amounting to
hundreds, which, one 10y one disappear
through the buag-hole
Now, chuckled Joe, lis my fun, as
he skipped nimbIy through the door and
adjusted the open mouth of the bag to
the small aperture, at the same time rap
ping the hogshpad with one toe of his boot
which produced a loud ringing sound.
With loud squeals and fierce struggles the
frightened rats began to scramble through
the bung hole, all landing in the bottom
of the bag.
His idea was to drown them 10y sinking
the bag in the pond, but being in rather
gamesome mood, as was often tie case,
he concluded to put the bag in his boat.
and after rowing to a good distance from
the shore, then release them, and with
his OX-gOa have good time knocking
them III the heal
Rowing out several rods from the shore,
and being in high gIee at the thought Of
wreaking vengeance on the "varmints'
which had given so much trouble. he,
without hesitation. united the bag expect
ing to see the frightened creatures at once
leap into the water, but he quickly found
himself mistaken.
Instead of fleeing, or even retreating,
the rats charged in ii body and with teeth
and claws so severely lacerated his face,
neck and hands, as to cause him to leap
from the boat and swim for the shore,
leaving the craft in the possession of his
one time victims.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
PRIZE FIGHTING a FELONY.
The Senate Passes This Wholesome Meas
ure and the HOUSE Will

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. PA bill passed
the senate today making it felony, pun
ishable by Imprisonment of not less than
nor more than five years to fight prize
fight either with or without gloves. The
bill will pass the house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
Totally Helpless
From, Sciatic Rheumatisnu.

ON May, 1885 was taken with =eiatic rheumatism
in ny legs and arms, and confined 10 my bed en-
nrely helpless In August was Just able TO move
around. -ss reduced to a mere skeleton my appe-
tite vas entirely gone and ny friends thought 7
could not live I took almost everything could
hear Of, but With good results, during that yin
ter One day, reading about taking Hoods SarssFs-
rllIs in March April and May, concluded try II.
One bottle gave ne much relief tina. took four
bottles and since then have not been troubled
With rheumatism and my general health has never
been better Ny appetite iz good and have gained
in hssA attribute my whole Improvement TO
taking Hoods SarsspariIIa" wv ?. TAILOR
Emporium Cameron Co, Penn
y B. II yoz decide 10 take Hoods SarsapariIla
Ia INT b inirr ID al oh
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

The mouumcnt over the late President
Arthur's grave having been completed, the
committee having the work in charge finds
that il has Il surplus of $4,000. 1t is pro
posed 10 apply this sum toward the erection
of a statue somewhere in New York city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
Established 1917

Dresses, Gcnts's Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
etc, Dyed or Cleaned. Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietch's Dye Works, 246
W. Water St, Milwaukee. Send for Clrcu-
lar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

Would you think that refinement is ac-i
Quircd by the use of SAPOIIO? Yes,
"Cleunly habits refine the mind" 1t is a
solid cake of Securing Soap.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

Water M. Leman a veteran actor, who
has played before General Jackson, Davy
Crockett, Aaron Burr Charles Dickens and
other celebrities some of.whom he knew
personally, has just died at San Francisco at
the aye OF 1S
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
THE KITCHEN
wAFFLES.

One pint -four, half pint corn meal mush,
one pint fresh sweet milk, three eggs
beaten very light. Mix well, and bake In
well-heated, thoroughly creased waffle
irons
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

Why rJsb, and toll, and AGAR ont yourself
and your clothes on washJay, when, ever
since 1851 DubbiuS' Electric Soap has been
offered on purpose 10 tighten Your labor
and save your clothes. No,0 Try it. Your
grocer has it,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

Carl Schurz's manner is still vivacious, his
smile genial and his wit ready His hair,
roo, retains much of its original warm
brown in spite of coming frost.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

DAINTY candies that children cry for are
DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers. They please
the children, but they Kill the worms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
ARRESTED BY THE POLICE.
Matt. Merritt and Others are Accused of
Counterfeiting

Dies MONIES, Ia, Jan 23.-The police
today arrested Matt Merit, his wife.
Mile Merit and VIM. Fraw, charged
with counterfeiting. Plaster paris molds,
files and other tools were found in their
house
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

See Fuji, beautiful Japanese lady, the
wife of New York merchant, died Tuesday.
She was an elegant and educated woman Of
great refinement and was only thirty-tGrce
years old. There are now only TWO other
married Japanese ladies living in that city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

Notwithstanding the severe cold weather
in England and his own advanced age Lord
TennysOn, who is wiutering at 8 resort on
the isle of Wight takes his outdoor walk
daily.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
A Fact.
lFrom an interview, ". 7. Wo-ld.l

In an interview with leading drug-house
the v. 7 World, Nov. 9, 1890, gives the fol-
ing comment on the proprietors Of reliable
patent medicines:
"IIe is a specialist, and should know more
of the disease he actually treats than the
ordinary physician; for while the later may
come across say nifty cases in year of the
particular disease which this medicine CON-
bats, its manufacturer investigates thou
sands. Don't You suppose his prescription,
which You buy ready made up for 50 cents,
Is likely 10 do more good than tina, of the
ordinary physician, who charges you any
where from - TO $40 for giving it, and
leaves you 10 pay the cost Of having il pre-
pSredg
The patent medicine man, too, usually
has the good sense 10 contiue himself to
ordinary, everyday diseases. He leaves to
the physician cases in which there is i'm
mediate danger 10 life, such as violent
feVerS. He does this because, in the treat
ment of such cases, there are other elements
of Importance besides medicine, such as
proper dieting, good nursing, a knowledge
OF the patients strength and so on. Where
there Is no absolute danger 10 life, where
the disease is one which the patient can
diagnose for himself or which some phySi-
clan has already determined, the patent
medicine maker says fearlcSSly: L have a
preparation which is better than any other
known and which will cure YOU In nine
cases out of ten his statement is true"
This Is absolutely true rs regards the
great remedy for pain, St. Jacobs OIL. Ii
can assert without fear Of contradiction, that
II is prompt and permanent cure Of pain.
1t can show proofs Of cures of chronic cases
Of 20, 50 and 40 years standing. In truth
il rarely ever fails If used according 10 direc-
tons, and large proportion of cures is
made by half the contents of q single bottle.
II Is therefore the best.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

SenhtOT HtAIsIl OF taIIIDIHIfI It aIIIIIs
Fast
WAsHINGToE, Jan. 23.-Dr Ward, Of
New York. a personal friend of Senator
Hearst, said tonight: Senator Hearst
took a turn for the worse yesterday and
mas been sinking fast today In addition
10 stomach trouble, uraemic poisoning
due TO failure of the kidneys, has become
manifest and death may be expected in a
few days'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
Real Raisam is Kemp's Balsam.

F'"in Pasha is said to he engaged in con-
+ .u. hostiliticS with the Arabs south Of
L. NiNtnrin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

Sarsate, the violinist, has pocketed S25,
600 as the net profit at q two months tour
in England.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
oATFLA6E.

One pint Of oataake, one and half
pints Of boiling water, half teaspOonfui
salt. cook In double boilers stir frequently.
Serve with rich cream and sugar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
RrrcnAn,s 80. enc HiILons and Nervons IIls.

DR.. Windthorst the leader of the clerical
party in the German reichstag, who celebrat-
ed his nineteeth birthday ON Saturday, is
seriously ID.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
A Cough
and Group
Medicine.


contain nothing violent uncertain,
or dangerous. 1t must be standard
i'll material and manufacture. II
must be plain and simple TO admin
lister; easy and pleasant to take.
The child must like it. It must be
prompt III action, giving immedi-
ate relief, as childrens' troubles
come quick, grow fast, and end
fatally or otherwise i'll a very short
time. Thrust not only relieve quick
but bring them around quick, as
children Chate and fret and spoil
their constitutions under long con-
fnemeut. 1t must do its work in
moderate doses. A large quantity
of medicine i'll q child is not desira-
bic. 1t must not interfere with the
child'S spirits, appetite or general
health These things suit old as
well as young folks, and make Bc-
schee's German Syrup the fsvorite
family medicine. .
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

Have well heated equal parts Of butter
and lard. Roll handful Of crackers, mix
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30

Carl Brunn, workman, who helped Carl
schurz to escape from Spandan, died few
days ago. In getting Mr.. Schurz out of
years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-01-30
German
Syrup"

For children a med.-
cine should be abso-
lutely reliabl A
mother must be able TO
pin her faith to it as to
her Bible Ii must
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
FOUND DEAD IN BED.

John NJ. AInweg Passes Away Suddenly.
His Remains Taken to Philadelphia.
Mr. John nj. Amwcg, father of L. j.
Amweg, architect and builder, was
found dead at his boarding house yes
to-day morning. Tho cause of death
was heart failure.
MIR. Amwcg retired Friday night
about ii o'clock seemingly in good
spirits, and when a servant went to call
him for breakfast about o'clock he
was dead and had been dead an hour or
two. Death was painless, for when dis
covered his face wore q very peaceful
expression, without sign of pain
upon it.
His son, +. j. Amweg, who is in
Philadelphia, was informed by tcle-
graph of tho death OF his father, and
an answer was received from him asking
to have tho body semitic Philadelphia.
Tho remains were embalmed by Mr..
Woolwine and shipped on tho 1l:20
train, accompanied by Mr.. j. d. Lazell.
The body was taken charge of here by
Mcssrs. Lazcll and Collingwood, who
made all tho necessary arrangements
for sending it away.
MIR. Amweg's sudden demise will be a
sad surprise TO his friends, as he was
hale and hearty old gentleman, and
apparently in tho very best of health.
lie had been slightly indisposcd for the
past week, but DR.. Imhoif stated that
this had no bcari g whatever upon his
death. He was &c years of age and had
been in Roanoke q littlc over ono
month. He was the secretary Of the
Enterprise building and Investment
Company and came here with the inten-
ton of making Roanoke his home.
The deceased was a lawyer of ability,
and in Lancaster, Pa, whcro bo for
mcrly resided, his fame as lawyer WAS
extensive. Mr.. Amwcg leaves widow
and thrcc children, two sons and q
daughter. One son, John NJ. w, and
his daughter reside in the West, whilc
Mrs Amwcg is 1T present in Martins
burg, w. Va.
Mr.. +. j. Amwcg's Office in this city
was closed yesterday, and work on the
Terry building, of which he is the con
tractor, has been ordered stopped out OF
respect to the memory of the deceased.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
Y. NJ. c.. a. Star Course.

The second entertainment OF the
Young Mems Christian Association star
course will be held next Tuesday even
ing at o'clock in the Opera House.
The attraction will be a concert given
by the New York Stars. The company
includes Miss Mabel Stillman, the
'whistling Patti" Miss S. Louise
Tooker, dramatic soprano; Mr.. Carl
Odell, drama ic tenor, and Mr.. Chas. III.
Little, humorist. The Richmond Dis
patch says: Tho New York Stars gave a
varied programme at the Mozart musi-
Gale last evening to one of the largest
and most refined audiences over gathered
within tho walls of the academy.
Epcorcs were frequent and proved ahat
the largo audience were thoroughly
pleased"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
A Million Friends.

FRIEND i'll need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such Il friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds If you have mover
used this Great CO. 9Th Medicine, one
trial will convince you that it has won
derful curative powers in all diseases of
is guarantee dsto do all that Is claimed
or money will be refunded. Trial bot.
ties free at Christian g. Barbce's
drug store. Largo bottles soc. and 81
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
A FEW PLAIN FACTS
To those people in Roanoke
who have never dealt
with us.

we carry nothing but exclusive Hats
ana Gents Furnishing Goods, tho very
latest in style. the very best in QUALITY
ana the lowest in price
"A word about our Hats. All the latest
shapes at S1.90, $3.50. 50 80.
Unlaundered Shirts. We have n shirt
that is made of n. Y. Mills muslin hest
OF ply linen bosom. reinforced hack
and front and continuous seam, Mt GSr
which is equal to any dollar shirt on the
market '-o
Our ncckwcar line is complete. and
ono which will suit tho most fastidious
Hosiery We carry full line, one of
the leaders of which is our all-wool
haif-hose, in camei's-hair, natural wool
and cashmere, at e4c.
Our Underwear it will pay you to see.
n. \. Mills muslin night robes, at soc.
Anchor Brand Shirts, at 81, sold all over
at $1.25.
Anchor Brand Collars, at 2 for CSC.
Anchor Brand Cuffs. at csc.
pure Black Silk Suspendcr, at 63c.
Handl ling Gents Furnishing Goods
only our aim is to give you better values
than those dealers selling general line
of merchandise.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
Caught Between Two Engines

j. w. Sigman, brakesman on the
West End yards. was caught between
two engines and had his foot badly
mashed yesterday morning. IIo was
taken to his homo, No. 52S Second avo-
nue. s. w, whore DIR. Gale attended him
and dressed his wounds, which are not
serious, although ono or more bones
were broken in his foot.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05

The greatest Offer ever made The
weekly edition OF The Times for one yea7
and your choice uf either Dickens or
4"verly novels comple: for So
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
Valentine.

MIR. c. A. Fisher, of Louisville, KY,
clerk in tho general offices of the Hull
Coal and Coke Company in this city,
and Miss Maud Valentine, late of
Altoona, Pa, left yesterday morning
for Bristol, whore they were united in
marriage Immediately upon their ar
rival. They returned last night and
will make their home at Hotel Felix.
The many friends of the young couple
Will wish them pleasant and prosper
GUS voyage on the matrimonial sea.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
Tie Expert Accountant.

Expert Accountant O'Brien, who was
engaged to examine tho books of the
city officials, commenced work on
Thanksgiving Day and has checked up
the books of tho city treasurer. He
was at work on the auditors books
when he was taken sick and has not
been able to do anything for the past
day or two.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
Nigh Water Nnck Crcek

The Rocky Mount mail which started
out yesterday morning in two.mulc
hack, Harry lIopcroft driver, returned
TO the city about noon without being
able 20 make the trip 7 consequence OF
the heavy frcshet IN Back creek.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
GRAND y. NJ. c. y. RALLY.
Mass Meeting to be Held Sunday Night ut
1870 O'clock

1870 O'clock.
The Young Mems Christian 'Associa-
ton has planned for grand mass meet
ing to be held in tho First Baptist
Church, Sunday night at 1870 o'clock.
Rev. Il. R. AGREE, ID. d., will deliver an
address and will be followed by very
brief talks from nearly all of tho pas
tors in the city. Some first.class music
has been arranged and an interesting
meeting may be expected. short re-
port of the past years work will also be
presented
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
LEMON ELIXIR.
Pleasant, Elegant. Reliable.


For biliousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
For tevers, chills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sleeplessness, nervousness and
palpitation of the heart, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach,
take Lemon Elixir.
For all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies', for natural and thorough or.
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not
fail you in any OF the abovc-namcd dis
eases, all OF which arise from torpid
or diseased liver, stomach, kidneys OF
bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. Il. MozLEY
Atlanta, Ga.
soc and 81 per buttle, ut druggists.
LEMON iI0T DROPS
Cures ali Coughs, Colds. ioarsencs,
Sore Throat, bronchitis, EIcmorrh-e,
aud all throat and lung diseases. Eie.
CANT, reliable
Is cents at druggists. Prepared ouly
by Dr. II. Motley. Atlantis. ia
WE don, intend TO carry many good,
over. Onr cost sale viii last TN d,ys
Joseph Coan, -" salem n,.nr,
clotbivf.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
ROANOKE SWEPT BY A FLOOD.
The Heaviest Rainfall Yesterday
For Years.

The Streets and Many of the Cellars of
business Houses Flooded and Much
Damage and Inconvenience Occa-
sioned-Tho Fact that HerInp,s Int.r.
ceptor Is Unnecessary Thoroughly
Demonstrated.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
Hucklen,s Arnicn .n1vn

THE best salve in the world for Cuts,
bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chappcd Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tlons, and positively cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
lrcs % cents per box. For sale 10y
Christian & Ba.bee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05
sept23-Gnl

3, City Market,
Retail department of a 100000 enter
prise. This enterprise was started to
give the people cleanliness, ncatness
and order, in place of slovenly and un-
healthy methods. Tho Roanoke Cold
Storage plant is as clean, sweet and neat
as lady's parlor, and inspection is in
vited. Our meats are tho cheapest,
tendercst, juiciest, best kept and from
selected stock. We challenge COMPARE
son of prices and qualities.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-05

DoN'r buy anything in tho clothing
line until You attend Joseph Cchn's
cost sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15
CaterpllIars Stop Railroad Trains.

The Carolina Central Railroad
trainmen had q peculiar experience
with caterpillars for four or five days
last week, and it is something I'M
heard of in the railroad history of that
State. Just east OF Lumberton is
what is known as the big Swamp
and the railroad goes through it on
trestle work, broken here and there
in the solid portions of the swamp by
entertainments OF earth. Last Tues
day an army Of caterpillars began
moving out Of the swamp, and when
they reached the streams over which
the trestles carry the rails, they
massed on the railroad and proceeded
to cross on the trestles. The rails aud
ties were covered inches deep with
the moving mass, and the first train
that encountered them was brought
to a dead stand still. the driving
wheels of the engine slipping around
as if the rails had been thoroughly
oiled The engineer exhausted the
contents of his sand box before he got
through the swamp and reached
clear stretch OF track. 1t was thought
that trip would be the end Of the cat
erpillar trouble, but the very next
day a train encountered another army
of caterpillars crossing the trestle
and had the same difficulty. The
Charlotte bound passenger train on
Friday had a similar experience, and
a passenger says the scene was some
thing truly wonderful. The rails and
cross-ties of the trestle were actually
obscured from sight. The ground
and swamp on each side Of the track
were Uttered with the mashed frag-
ments Of millions of the caterpillars
from the wheels of preceding trains,
and from this mass an uncomfortable
stencil arose. Where the caterpillars
came from is not known. The farm
ers on this side of the swamp express
no uneasiness for the safety Of their
crops SO long as the advancing army
persists in using the trestle as its
means of getting across the streams,
for none of them have got more than
half way across before train would
come along and convert them into
fertilizer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15

Talking of patent medicines-you
know the old prejudice. And the
doctors-some Of them are between
you and us. They would like you to
think that what's cured thousands
won't cure you. You'd believe in pa
tent medicines il they didn't profess
to cure everything-and so, between
the experiments of doctors, and the
experiments Of patent medicines that
are sold only because there's money
in the stuff" you lose faith in every
thing.
And, you can't always tell the pre-
scription that cures by what you read
in the papers. So, perhaps, there's
no better way to sell remedy::than
to tell the truth about it, and take
the risk of its doing just what it pro-
fesses to do.
That's what the Worlds DISPENSE
ry Medical Association, Of Buffalo,
n. Y, does with DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription.
If they don't do what their makers
say they'll do-You get your money
back