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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02

WAS driven on and on by the fierce winds
until iestruck upon the rocks ON the north
coast ot Chairman Island
Wslston and his companions, exhausted
by theri long struggle with the gale, and
by want OF food, were nearly dead with
cold and fatigue when the vessel struck
upon the reef, A huge wave swept five of
the men overheard just before the vessel
struck; and n few minutes aterward the
other two were thrown out upon the sand
and Kate herself WAS violently hurled
over the other side OF the boat
The two men, as we'll as Kate, remained
In an unconscious state for some time,
Even when she regained consciousness,
Kate took good care TO lie perfectly mo
tionleSs, though she tei, toicraOly sure
that WslStou aud the other men must
have persisted. She was waiting for day,
light before starting out In search ot a.
sistance, when about three O'clock IN the
morning she heard the sound OF approach
ing footsteps,
1t proved 10 be WATSON, who was ap
preaching the boat accompanied by tive
fellow-SailOrs named Braut aud Rock
They had succeeded in getting safely tC
land in spite OF the fury of the waves, and
having now CROPPED their way along the
beach and reached the spot where then
comrades, Forbes and Pike, were lying
they set to work TO restore them TO life
This accomplished, they proceeded TO dis
cuss the situation, while EyauS, the mate
remained short distance of, IN the Gus
tody of Cope and Rock.
The conversation which cusucd, and
which Kate distinctly heard, was in sub
stance rs follows:
"Whrre are we?" asked Forbes,
81 don't know" replied Walston. "Stiu
that makes little or no difference The
thing for us TO do is not 20 hang about
here, but make our way eastward"
And our weaponS'
Hero they are with our ammunition
which is uninjurcd, fortunately" Wal
stou replied, taking tiVe guns and sevcra
boxes OF cartridges OFT OF the boats lock
or.
"A poor supply, this, for dealing with Z
crowd of savages"
Nv here is Evans asked Rrant
To be continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02
PAT AND THE "pRlzzlpsNT".
An Irishmsu's Experience with Abraham
fiucolu During War Days

Col. John w. Woodward relates n
humorous story Of tho effect upon an
Irish sentry OF a few words from Presi-
dent Lincoln, accompanied with
small gratuity. Patrick had spotless
military record, rs far rs it went, He
had really seen some service and had
been wounded, invahded and sent
among the convaleSoents TO do guard
duty at Washington till he should be
able TO SO back TO the 'front.' He was
marching up and down IN front Of tho
war department when tho oolonS, found
him and said; by the way, Patrick,
you know you must present arms to the
PRESIDENT ITO the pr5idint, is itP
An how will know him itselfw
Tho colonel tried TO describe Mr..
Lincoln, and Patrick looked grim,
Sure, III pycsint arms fast enough
II know him, said the sentry, and
with that assurance tho colonel had TO
leave him. Looking from the window
few minutes later he saw the presi-
dent pass Patrick, who took no notice
OF him whatever; nor did Mr., Lincoln
show that he noticed the sontry, After
he had gone in Woodward won't down
to the lrishmau and said; why,
Patrick, you forgot after all TO present
arms TO the president"
The prizsident ~ itf" exclaimed
the sentry, WAS he passin' mo-"
"He passed you but moment ago"
'ls it the pri5aidintP Sure | seen
many man goin' in, but nobody that
looked like n pri2zidint"
well Patrick, when he comes out
I'll follow him and give you nod and
then youll know him"
"rhe saints be about yer honor;
It's the ralo iintlcmun yo are intiroly,"
said the grateful soldier; and accord
mgly when Mr. Lincoln left the war
| department tho colonel followed him
4 and gave Patrick tho signal for which
he had been roUgiously ON tho watch,
and ON receipt OF which he put himself
In position and presented arms so o.
tentatiously that Mr., Lincoln nearly
ran into him, and then with his usual
good nature stopped to speak TO him,
asked about his homo In "lnjcauny,"
his wife and the gossoons and slipped n
remembrance into his hand az he walk
ed on.
Patrick was found paralyacd, "He
shpoke to mo itselfN no said His
r'yal highnoss talked TO me- Ooh,
what II story thot will be TO writo home
TO Biddy and tho b'yos" and 80 no
went on for the remainder of his guard,
talking to himself whom he could find
nobody else TO talk to about the honor
done him by his 'r'yal highness the
prizaidint," In tho guardroom he
made himself nuisance, and by night
his sudden elevation in his own osti-
nation. aided by all tho whisky Mr..
Lincoln's gratuity could purchase, set
him raving, and they had TO put II ball
and chaiS on his leg and reduce him
by n stern course of discipline TO his
former good character when, Mt q
suggestion from Mr.. Lincoln, they LET
up on him and he returned TO duty with
n chustenod remembrance Of 'ths
proudest day OF his life, when he talk
ed with his ryal highness tho pri22i'
dint.N
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02
JOSEPH II. OF GERMANY.
A Sovereign who In Ten Years Endsarsd
Himself to His Subjects

Joseph H., Emperor OF Germany.
will always We remembered for his
many acts of kindness to those around
him; indeed, 1t is said OF him that he
never passed day without doing some
thing for tho happiness OF his follow
men,
He was in the habit OF walking
about Vienna unattended, observing
all that went ON, and losing no oppor
tunuy of showing by his words and
deeds that he was fully persuaded OF
the truth, SO often forgotten, that in
Gods sight all mon arc brothers, He
ordered tho prator the great park OF
Nicnna to DO thrown open to the
general public, and by SO doing he
greatly annoyed tho Austrian MOBILES
who wished to keep it for their own
use, They represented to the Emperor
that the place would be oyor~run by
vulgar crowd, and limited that II
would be better II he, as we'll rs
themselves. associated with only their
equals, Joseph replied that in order
to follow thoir advice he would be COM
pollcd TO spend his life in the vaults OF
the Capuchm Monastery, whore lay
tho bodies Of his ancestors, adding that
no loved mon because thoy were mon,
ard distinguished Thorn for their
actions, and not for thoir birth.
Many stories are told OF the good
Empcror's kindness TO tho poor, One
day, as he was walking in tho city, a
little boy ran up to him, crying that his
mothor was ut the point OF death and
that he could not summon II doctor as
he had not the twenty ponce required
for his foe. "Oh, said tho poor child,
iii Your Majesty would but give us
twonty ponce how happy We should
bo"
Joseph instantly put tho money into
the boys hand, at the Same ttmo In
quiring who he was and whore he lived.
The lad hurried away to the DOCTORS
house and presently brought him to his
mothers bedside,
But tho doctor has already visited
me, exclaimed the woman. "'llo sat
by me, and a(tor many kind words no
wrote for mo this prescription, and
she handed n paper to the physician.
1t was note bearing tho woll-tnown
signature of tho Emperor assigning to
tho woman II pension of fifty duoats
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02

Take an hour of exercise to every
pound OF food. We are not nourished
by what wo cat but by what We d.
COST. Every hour you steal from d.
gestion will be reclaimed by indigestion.
Beware OF tho wrath OF patient
stomachl He who controls his appetite
In regard TO tho quality of his food
may safely indulge II In regard TO
quantity The oftener you eat tho
oftener you will repeat IL. Dyspepsia
Is n poor pedestrians walk Mt tho rate
OF four miles an hour and you will soon
leave her far behind. Abstinence from
all stimulantsis easier than temperance.
An egg Is worth n pound OF meati
mich cow seven stalled oxen. Sheep
Is sweeter after fast-day than after a
feast-day. For every meal you lose
you gain better. -tBoston Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02

The poor creatures may have been
alivew cried Wilcox,
But where are they." asked Cross.
"Where are they" repeated Donovan.
pointing to the angry ocean. "Therel
The retreating tide must have carried
them out TO sea-"
Donovan climbed upon one OF the high
est rocks aud eagerly examined the bill.
lowy eXpanse before him through his
glass, but no vestige of human body was
visible.
The bodies of the shipwrecked men
must, indeed, have been swept out to S"a,
Donovan then rejoined the other lads
who had remained near the boat, Posi-
bly, they might still fini some survivors
Of the catastrophe on board.
But the boat was empty.
1t was a ships long-boat measuring
about twenty-five or thirty feet from stem
to stern, but no longer sea-worthy, hel
starboard-side having been stove in as far
down as the water line. \ badly shattered
mast to which few fragments of battered
sail were still hanging and some bits of
cordage was all that remained Of her rig.
ging. No provisions, cooking utensils or
weapons of any description were to he
found. The lockers were entirely empty.
Some words painted on the stern iudi.
Gated the name of the ship as well rs the
port to which she belonged.
Severn" San Francisco.
San FraucSco-one of the sea-ports o;
California. The vessel consequently was
of American nationality.
AS for the coast upon which the "Sev.
ern" had been driven by the tempest, Its
horizon was bounded only by the Sea.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02

Attorney Bedford was prosecuting u
criminal In the New York court Of gen.
eral sessions few days ago. He clos
ed with the peroration: my oath Of
Office TO perform the duties OF my
position without EAR or favor. and to
see that justice is dore TO the people
as well as TO the defendants, is regis
tered In heaven" 'Mr. Bedford"
exclaimed the recorder, iii your oath
OF Office is not registered In the county
clerks office, your right 70 represent
tho people here may be questioned"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02
Elk, Hui iaio and Bears.

In answer TO question respecting
the number Of animals in Yellowstone
Park an authority says MANY hun
dreds or perhaps thousands OF elk"
about hundred OF buffalo, and
some mountain sheep and bears Tho
buffalo are In no danger OF becoming
an extinct species. Since they have
been placed under protection OF gov
eminent troops they have been increas-
ing. Elk also thrive there The bears
are perfectly harmless Having never
been hunteo they have no fear OF
men"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02
WHO ARE CRANkS7
Tho Question Answered In Vigorous
Way Ivy Woman,


II II by no means tho worst thing In
the world to be called crank. | find
ns prowl up and down through tho
earth that wherever ! meet man
with sufficient individuality TO take n
stand against impurity and shams OF
every kind, too honest TO get rich by
undetermined methods and too brave TO
DO u cowadly conformist, ho IL called
II crank, Whorovor u woman Is found
who thinks moro of hor brain than tho
hat that surmounts IL sho Ia n crank.
Wherever man Is found who honestly
believes life holds bottor things for him
than TO become u dancing poplnjay and
n social success by reason Of fine clothes
aud society munners, who would rather
wear u shiny scanned coat and nm un-
fashionable hat, and thus gain tho
means to cultivate his mind and on
large his soul, no Ia crank. Wher-
ever n young girl Is found who laughs
at fashion and wears n gown to please
herself. rather than TO conform TO
passing style, who stands by n friend at
tho risk Of becoming unpopular, and
who IL law into herself by tho die
tatos of her own true sweet, womnnly
heart, she Is crank. DISCOVERIES are
cranlss Philanthropists and poets AFRO
ornnlss. Christopher Columbus was u
crank md yet Chicago after four
hundred years, Is turning itself head
over heels TO do him honor. An, woll,
my doar, when you count on your
fingers tho worlds most famous crnnks
and note tho outcome OF their crank
mess, who would not choose but go
down upon tho doAniacd lialp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02

she-Who do you think Is tho pref
tiest girl in the roomp
He-Oh, don't know. That little
brunette over on the sofa, guess.
And then the stupid fellow wondered
all tho rest OF the evening why her
manner toward him suddenly grew 30
cold. -Somerville journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02
FATAL COLLISIONS.
Two Are Reported on Railroads In
spain.

MADRID. Sept pa mail and an e1
press tram colllded today near Bahia on
the Lisbon and Madrid line, and several
persons were injured. Another collision
occurred al Monea. near Valencia, three
employees being killed ald five injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02

Which Is the better plan OF CONVEX
sation, the masculine style OF each man
talking about himself or the feminine
way Of both women talking about some
other woman9-Indianap Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02

II can't change my mind" said
Chappie. IL might have known that "
retorted his exasperated partner.
There " no lower denomination In
minds TX an your. "-Ex.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-10-02

Victim Doctor, I'm troubled with
cold feet. What do you suppose causes
themp" Doctor-''Cold weather. One
dollar, please. ~ Buffalo Expfess-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-13
Hugh Leaman

Hugh LIeaman.
Mrs. Tabitha Norton and daugh-
ter, of Walhalla, are visiting the
family of Hon. j. G. Williams and
other relatives and friends.
The High School will open on
Monday, the 10th inst, unde; the
control of Rev. a. NJ. Hassell and
competent assistants. The acad.
envy building is being repaired and
put in first class order.
Our cotton market Is lively.
Death has been in our midst and
with relentless hand has cut down
one OF our fairest flowers. Miss
Lucia Madden, daughter of p. III.
and Lavinia Madden, was called
away on Sunday 9th Sept. Lucia
was the idol of the family, loved
and petted by all. Her place can
never be filed. 1t is sad to sec q
young girl just budding into wo-
manhood with all the grace and
beauty that makes woman so en-
trancing, carried to the tomb, but
we a only submit and in this
case feel assured that she has but
gone on before to a better land.
There are some other cases of
illness that are somewhat alarm
ing, but we trust they will all get
well soon. SCRIBE.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-13
News From Clinton.

The landmarks of Clinton are be-
ing rapidly removed by the icono-
claStS OF Improvement i'm the place.
The last historic building to be
torn down was the Old Rose house.
which has so long stood on the cor
ner Of Main and Bailey streets.
1t has been moved to q more re-
tired location and no longer fills q
large space in the public eye. On
the Old site M. S. Bailey e Sons
propose to erect q block of store
rooms for general purposes of mer-
chaudise. They arc contemplating
the erection Of another business
block on the diagonally opposite
corner to the rear OF this site, which
will quite thoroughly fill up that
portion OF the business part of Clin-
ton with store rooms.
The series of lectures announced
in this column some time since to
take place IN connection with
other exercises of the College, was
begun only last week. The lecture
announced for Prof. Jacobs was
post poned till next month, while
the first Of the series was delivered
by Prof. Cleland on the English
Language with special reference to
the didactic feature. Members of
the Columbia Theological Semi
nary have signihed their willing
ness to assist in the course, and q
good thing is expected during the
winter for the students Of the Col
legn and for the people Of Clinton.
The public generally arc invited to
attend.
Miss Mario McCaslan spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Laurens.
Miss Lydie Irby, now of Laurens,
is visiting in Clinton,
Cotton is coming into Clinton at
the rate Of from eighty to one hun
dred bales daily. Prospects ac-
cording to reports from various
parts of the county Immediately
surrounding this place, are all the
way from pleasant optimistic to
Il beautiful sky blue. The mer-
chants have been buying lightly
this fall in anticipation Of a light
fall trade. The rule all around
seems to be that Of "blcsscd is he
that eNpccteth nothing"
The movement of freight at pres
ent by way OF the G. G. & n, is
enormous. Cotton is shipped from
Newberry north by way Of Clinton
to connect over the 9. II. & l.. with
the northern road. The G.. G.. & n.
is n of the best equipped roads
in the South and is we'll deserving
II generous patronage both in
freight and in passenger traffic.
The College dcrmitory, Alumni
Hall will be completed next week,
and the present occupants Of the
rented mcSs-hall will move into
their new quarters. Mrs. Lynn as
nlatron is u pronounced success; Il
larger number Of students will
board at the Hall than have ever
before been provided with accomo-
datiOnS in that way. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-13
a Fearful Tragedy.

Two negro children were horribly
Durne to death at two O'Clock Sunday
8YoEing on Mr.. Robert HairstoD's place
near this city. Cory Watts, thoir
mother left homo leaving her children
in her cabin which caught fire and was
burned with all its contents. Whom
help arrived tho cabin was in n blaze
and tho tinbers falling in. Nothing
could be done. One of tho children was
two and a-half years old and the other
one and a-half.
The verdict of the coron hr's jury was
in accordance will tho facts.
The mother claims that the house was
left open but tho persons who wero first
to arrive say that the door was shut.
a negro man who lived in the house
but was not the husband of Cory was
also absent. The burning Is asGribed to
accidental causes. 1t is the old story OF
ignorance n negligence. Hundreds
of negro chiidron throughout the South
have mot tho same terrible fate under
like circumstances.
By tho way, what is criminal careless
ness ina mother?
~ Ea
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-13
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
ice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary tho formula of
q simple vegetable rcmcGey for tho
speedy and permanent cure Of Consume
tion, Bronchitis, Catarrh. Asthma and
all throat II Lung Affections, also a
positive and radical euro for Nervous
Dcbiiity and all Nervous Com, plants,
alter having tested its wonderful cura-
i've powers in thousands of cases, has
felt II his duty 10 mako it known to his
suffering elbows Actuatcd by this
motive and 4 desire to rolicvo human
suffering, I will sem free of charge, to
all who desire it, this recipe. in German,
frcnch or English, with full directions
or preparing and using. SSont by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, w. n. MOVES, $40 Powers Block
Rochester, N. y.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-13
Herald please copy.
In aicnlOr.iani.

WHEREAS, it has pleased our allwIse
Heavenly Father TO cmov from us one
of our members, Miss Lucia Madden
therefore be it resolved by this Sunday
schools:
LIST. That the recollection OF our do
parted friends many ~ondearing virtues
is n sweet and grateful memory.
End. That in the doath of our friend
we arc forcibly reminded thai our work
ing days for tho chuich are short ct
best. Let us remember the words OF orr
Saviour, 81 must work tho works Of
Him that sent nc while it is day; for
tho night cometh when 10 man can
work"
3rd. That we hereby extend to tho
grief. stricken father, mother and
brother our sincere sympathy and con-
doienco, and commend them to Beth
any's CHIEF Mournor for supporting
grace in these trial hours.
lth. That a copy OF these resolutions
be scnt to the family, and also to the
county papers for publication.
Mrs. SAL.IIM I~IASSELL0
" :. Y. SIMPSON, Com.
90 ii. l.. AUSTIN,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1891-10-13
Fruit. Culture.
ORANGE Co., N. Y. Oct. LIST, 1891.

ORANGE Co., N. Y. Oct. LIST, 1891
EDITOR ADVERTISERS:
i hardly think it needful to apol,
ogize for sending you this brief let
ter regarding fruits. since it is &C.
companied with mellow pears
peaches and apples; some of which,
L hope, may reach your palate.
New interest has been awakened
here with us by the exhibits at our
Agricultural Fair just held in
Orange County.
We were ourselves surprised at
the showing of SO many kinds OF
fine varieties of apples, peaches,
plums, pears, grapes, etc.
Nothing L can say through your
sheet would avail to induce owners
OF plots and farms to giant trees
and vines SO much as to see some
of the samples sent from this re-
gion whore only II few years ago it
was as barren of fruit as Is yours
at present.
The amount of the healthful
food given to the home and to the
market is surprising. Attention
to the trees and vines after being
once planted is required once or
twice each year. This is absolutely
necessary to the giving of fine
crops.
To mention something regarding
some Of the food products shown in
our fair will interest readers, per-
haps, and give them an idea Of
what, by fairly good culture. can
be produced up here in our colder
climate.
The variety of vegetable products
shown was much larger than ! had
conceived as possible anywhere
except in the tropical regions. A
prize was offered for the greatest
variety from n farm. From q
comparatively small one there was
spread out on a long table one
hundred different sorts. Another
showed eighty. Among the
growths were squashes weighing
no lbs, cabbage heads 24lbs, enor
nous potatoes Of quality very fine,
turnips, bcets, elephants, and spec
linens Of all the cereals with fruit
from tree, shrub and vine.
The thought that anyone should
lack food in Il country where SO
plentilully and cheaply it can be
provided, seems absurd.
More and more interest appears
to be taken by the people, particu-
larly by the farmers, each year in
these agricultural exhibits. There
we're $4,000 people in attendance
last week and $4,000 dollars paid
in prizes.
Remember too this was only a
county fair. How greatly they
help to educate the people on prac-
teal lines Of industrial work in art
and general farming is plainly
shown in the growing interest and
improvements shown. each year.
These statements and ugges-
tons to the people Of your parts
might appear impertinent and un-
gracious were l not certain that
you can do as well and in the pro-
duction of most Of the kinds Of
fruit even better.
While we have q fine showing Of
stock, both of horses and cattle,
and the finest trotting horses of the
world originated in this (Orange)
county, racing at the fairs has been
discontinued. They are attended
by men, women and children, and
there is as good order on the
grounds generally as at most pub
lie gathcrings,-even better, for
our rural population up here repre-
sent Jul most moral and sober citi-
ems. p, w,