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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
CHAPTER VI

A DISCUSSIOE-AE EXPEDITION PLANNET
AND DEFERRED-BAD wEATHER-A FISH.
ING EXCURSION-COSTAR AND DOLE AS
tribe A CLUMSY STEED-PREPARATION
FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BEFORE THE
SOUTHERN CROSS.
That same evening, after supper, Brian
announced the result of his expedition tc
the older boys and how intense was theil
disappointment on learning from Their
comrade that they were really on an is.
land and that their only chance of leaving
it was to attract the attention of some
passing vessel.
"But is it not quite likely that Brian is
mistaken" remarked Donovan.
Yes. Brian, didn't you mistake
cloud-bank for the sea2" suggested Cross.
mo; / am sure made no mistake. What
/ saw was certainly water"
"How far off was it?" asked Wilcox.
"About six miles from the cape, should
Judge"
But were there no mountains or hills
beyond it?" asked Webb.
mo, nothing but sky"
Brian seemed so positive that it appeared
scarcely reasonable to maintain the slight
est doubt on the subject; but Donovan
persisted in his opinion as usual.
Nevertheless, | feel sure that Brian
must be Mistaken" he remarked, land
until we have seen this water with our
own eyes"
(which we will do" interposed Cor
don, 'for we must understand the situa-
ton more clearly before deciding upon
any plan"
"And | must remind you that we have
not a single day to lose" remarked Bax-
ter; ''for we must leave here before the
bad weather sets in if we are really upon
q continent"
''If the weather permits we will start to
morrow upon this expedition which may
take several days" replied Gordon. 81
say if the weather is favorable, for to risk
journey through the dense forests of the
interior in bad weather, would be folly"
Agreed Gordon" said Brian, heartily:
"and when we have reached the opposite
shore of the island"
off it be an island" interrupted Dono
van, Struggling his shoulders.
at is one" retorted Brian, impatiently
Al am not mistaken; 1 saw the sea dis
tinctly Donovan chooses to contradicr
me as usual"
You are not infallible, Brian'
No, and don't pretend to be, but this
time you will see for yourself that | am
right. l am going to take look at this
sea myself and if Donovan wishes to &C
company me"
81 shall certainly do So"
"And so will wer' exclaimed three or
four of the larger boys.
every we'll very well, but keep cool"
interposed Gordon. Though we are only
children, let US try to act like men. Our
situation is very critical one. and the
slightest imprudence may render it even
more dangerous. All of us cannot venture
into the forest. In he first place, the lit
tie children would not lie able to accom-
pany us, and how could we leave them
alone on the 'Sloughi?' Let Brian and
Donovan make the excursion, and let two
others accompany them"
~, for oner' cried Wilcox.
"And ~ exclaimed Service.
$50 be it" replied Gordon. -Four will
do. If you should be long in returning,
some of us can come to meet you, while
the others remain here or the schooner.
Don't forget that this is our camp, our
house, our home, and that it must be
abandoned only when we are sure that we
are upon continent"
IIn h., l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
Refuse of the Farm

/: pays to best ON labor in those direc-
tons where a saving can be effected or a
waste prevented. How many piles of rub
hish may be found that should not exist
viii only be known when the effort is
made to git rid OF them. The simple mat
ter Of oblteTating all traces Of the rub
bish Ter any kind of waste or filth. not
only adds something 20 the att-activenass
of the farm. but they NAV be converted IN
to something useful and beneficial
When it Is considered that nearly every
thing produced on the farm Is from mater
ials that are often the pest-hoases of
disease, - well as OF the viiest filth, con-
verted through the agencies Of plants. as
sisted By warmth. air and sunshine into
substances that give health and subsist-
euce to man and animals, ii Il no loss to
apply labor to the removal of all kinds of
wastes for the purpose of utilizing them as
plant food.
Every weed left on the ground. and ali
portions exposed to the surface, under
60 decomposition as surely as if buried or
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

plan for him to pursue would De TO mast
en- back to the yacht and light a big fire
on the beach as soon as the sun went down.
Even while engaged in these reflections,
Brian did not cease his scrutiny Of those
three black specks, and great was his con-
sternation and amazement when he be-
came convinced beyond a doubt that there
was no change in their position, and that
the black specks were really three small
islands which the schooner must have
passed when the tempest drove it upon
this coast, but which rid been concealed
from view by the fog.
His disappointment was intense.
1t was now two O'Clock, and the tide was
beginning to recede from the rocks that
bordered the base of the promontory, and
Brian. thinking it quite time TO return to
the yacht, made MS preparations for the
descent; but before quitting his lofty
perch. he resolved to take one more sur
vey of the eastern horizon, for by reason of
the more oblique position of the sun, some
point which he had not before seen might
now be visible.
4 final survey was made with the closest
attention, and Brian had no cause to re-
greet it, for at the furthermost limit of the
horizon, beyond the edge of the forest, he
distinctly perceived blush line extend
ing from north to south for several miles,
and lost to view at either end behind the
trees.
What can that be?" he said to himself.
Then examining it with even closer at
tention, he exclaimed
The seal Yes, it is the sear'
And he glass nearly fell from his hands.
There could no longer be any doubt that
the sea lay to the east of them! 1t was not
a continent upon which the ''Sloughi'
had stranded. 1t was an island, lost in
the watery wastes of the Pacifc-an island
from which it would be impossible to es-
cape!
This thought and all its attendant dam
gers and perils flashed through the lads
mind, and his heart sunk within him. But
nerving himself against this weakness, he
| said to himself that he must not yield to
| despair, however dark the future might
! appear.
| In less than quarter of an hour af-
! terward Brian had regained the beach,
and taking the same route he had fol-
lowed that morning, by five O'Clock he
! had reached the 'Sloughi," where his
| comrades were impatiently awaiting his
| return.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
III Tie TRIM

III tie train
of diseases that follow a tor
pid liver and impure blood,
nothing can take the place
of DIR. Pierce's Golden Med
ic1' Discovery. Nothing will,
after you have seen what it
does. 1t prevents and cures
by removing the cause. 1t
invigorates the liver, purihest
and enriches the blood, sharp
ems the appetite, improves di-
gestion, and builds up both
strength and flesh, when re-
duced below the standard
of health. For Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint" Scrofula,
or any blood-taint it's a posi-
tive remedy. 1t acts as no
other medicine does. For that
reason, it's sold as no other
medicine is. It's guaranteed
to benefit or cure, or the
money is refunded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
PANIC ON SHIPBOARD.
Passengers on the city OF Richmond
Have Narrow Escape.

QUEENSTOWN, June 1.-THE Cunard
line steamer Servia, Capt. DuttOn,
which left New York June 6, arrived
here to-day. The captain reports that
at midnight Of Thursday last he sight
ed the Inman line steamer City of
Richmond, Capt. Redford, from New
York June 3, bound for this port and
Liverpool. The latter vessel was fly
ing signals of distress and the Scrvia
bore down to her TO offer assistance.
The captain of the City of Richmond
reported that his cargo was on fire and
the Scrvia stood by and steamed slowly
by the side Of the City of Richmond
uatil Brow Head was sighted
On Tuesday at midnight lady pas
scnger upon getting out of her berth
noticed that the floor of the statcroOm
was very hot. She found her staterOom
filed with smoke and at once aroused
the occupants Of the adjoining state
room.
In less than three minutes all the
passengers, including those in the
Storage, were on the deck Most of
them hurridely left their berths and
rushed on deck attircd in little but their
sleeping garments.
Strenu ms orts'were instantly made
by the crew reach the fire Upon
opening the latchway adjoining the
spot from which smoke was issuing it
was ascertained that portion Of the
cotton, Of which the vessel carried . 900
bales, was on fire.
While the captain and engineers
were trying to get the fire under CON
trol another scene presented itself on
deck under the eyes of the axious but
behaved crowd of passengers.
Here provisions of all sorts were being
carried by the stewards to the ships
boats IN the view of the possible
necessity of abandoning the vessel. In
this work many of tue male passengers
assisted.
Throughout the period of alarm a
gale was blowing and the ship rolled
heavily. During the dark hours of
suspense the mass of passengers were
perfectly calm, most of them making
preparations to leave the ship.
ntil din, light " Wednesday the extent
Of the fire WaE Ggt known, 90 dense was
the smoke cnveloping the decks. The
sea, too, became 50 heavy that it would
have been almost impossible for the
passengers and crew TO put off in the
boats il such II course had been deemed
hti19Nii "
Thcsteuards continued their prepare
tions TO abandon the ship and had 900
pounds ot beef cooked for the boats.
Other stores were also made ready and
moved away from the vicinity of the
fire
Hopes of relief came at o'clock in
the morning, when sail was sighted
ahead and the Scryia soon came along
side and conveyed the unfortunate YES
sci To Queenstown.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
Six TbInyx

We are told in the Youths Companion
six things which boy ought to know:
First-That a quiet voice, courtesy, and
kind acts are as essential to the part in the
world of a gentleman as of gentle
woman.
Second-That roughness, clustering, and
even foolhardiness are not manIiness. The
most firm and courageous men have usually
been the most gentle
lhird-That muscular strength is not
health.
Fourth-That a brain Grained only with
facts is not necessarily a wise one.
Fifth-That the labor impossible to the
boy of fourteen will be easy to the man of
twenty.
Slxth-Tnat the best capital for a boy is
not money, but a love Of work, simple
tastes, and heart loyal.to his friends and
his God.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
FARM AND HONE.
LONG AGO.
EUGENE FIELD

l once knew all the birds that came
And nestled in our orchard trees
For every flower had NJ me
My friends were woodchucks, toads, an
bees;
knew what thrived in yonder glen.
what plants would soothe a stone-bruise
toe
Oh, Twas very learned then,
But that was very long ago.
knew the spot under the hill
Where checkerberries could be found
knew the rushes, near the mill.
Where pickerel Law that weighed q pouadt
knew the wood-the very tree
Where lived the poaching, saucy crow,
And all the woods ard COWS knew me-
But that was very long ago.
And pining for the joys of youth.
tread the old familiar spot,
Only 10 learn this solemn truth;
l have forgotten. am forgot
\ ct here's this yOungster at my knee
Knows all the things | used TO know:
To think that l once was as wise as he
But that was very long ago.
| know its folly to complain
OF what so er the fates decree.
ct were not wishes all in vain.
Id tell you what my wish should be:
I'd wish to be boy again,
Back with the friends | use 10 know,
For was, oh, so happy then
But that was very long agoi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
The Track With the Golden Bolt.


The Central Pacific railway in America,
which links the two greatest oceans of the
world, was completed a few wears ago.
They began to lay the line at either end,
and after Superhuman effort, they met in
the centre. 1t was day of intense excite
ment when the line was TO be completed.
the last rail laid, the last bolt-a golden
one-driven home. Men came from all
countries to witueSs the ceremony, and
many who could not come gathered in the
cities, where, over the electric wire. the
news was connected, by that same electric
lty, with the bell of the capital at Wash
lngton, and with the fre-bell ut San Fran
cisco, and the hammer that drove it home
started both bells ringing. Thus because
the continent was crossed, the bells, both
on the east and west, told forth the JOY of
the people. But when Christ completed
the spiritual way, and driving the last bolt
home, said, at is finished" | think sure
ly the angels on the battlement, said,
Ring the bells OF heaven, there Is joy to-
day." at all events let us ring the bells on
| earth because, at length Christ has open
ed up this new and living way by his own
blood
1t has many names: the Way of Peace,
the Way of Truth, the Way of Holiness.
the Way of Salvation, the way of God;
| but ii is only one way, stretching fl ON
earth to heaven. The cross of calvaryor
the golden bolt, and the glorious gospel OF
the blessed God is the responsive siIvery
music; but at Calvary
II was not bolt of gold
But only cross of wood
Yet the bliss can never be told,
| When It's meaning is understood.
1t speaks of the mountains crossed,
| The crooked and rough made p ain
OF the climax of toll and cost.
That brings man back to God again.
| The way is complete Rejoice
lis finished. Earth's one with heaven
| Now TO Christ, with heart and with voice.
| Let our trust and our thanks be given
| Our trust. 'Tis the only way
| We bid to the world farewell
| And our thanks. This only we pay
| For the favor in which we dwell
W Y, Fullerton in Sword and Trowel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

The man who does right will feel right.
Noble thoughts can come only from a
noble mind. Mathews.
The surest way to be rich is to learn to
be contented.
The great thing is not how long we are
going to live, but how.
Words are the counters of the wise bat
the money of foos.-H0bhs
Temptations are a file that rubs off the
rust of seIf-confdence.-F
Look away from the troubles of to-day,
and rejoice in the blessed fact that you
may always live.
Not what others think of us, but what
we are able to think for ourselves is the
true life of our life.-Dean Stanley.
A thoughtful writer has remarked that
if we take rest when we need it we sldll
not quite so soon need the Test of the
grave.
A promise of faithfulness after a while.
when the conditions are more favorable.
is never an excuse for faithlessness now.
He that is unrighteous in a very iittIe is
unrighteous also IN much.
A man with grace in his heart. and
christian CheeTfulness in his face, and holy
consistency IL his behavior, is a perpetual
sermon, and the sermon differs from
others IN that it has but one head. and the
longer it continues the better-Ta Image
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
Bedding for Animals.

Don't forget to supply sufficient bed
ding t, absorb evey drop of liquid drop
pings of every animal on the farm. Here
in lies the secret of increased fertility and
of making two blades of grass grow
where one grew before" While muck
and peat moss may be the best absorbents.
Just dirt" or sand is often the cheaper
absorbent on account of its comparative
neatness to the barn The dryer the sub
stance when brought to the stable the
more valuable it is.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
Increase OF Corn Crop.

The best way to get more corn is to get
increased yield from the same acreage.
A poor corn crop necessarily costs so much
labor that it rarely pays profit. But if
the land is MANFRED highly and cultivated
thoroughly, the crop rarely or never fails
to pay. 1t is easily possible to double the
corn yield on the present acreage, and
that too without coming near the large
yields which have been obtained in special
cases.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
OurDuty to cbiIdrep

They run on our errands. upstairs for
our books and slippers. and thirnbles. our
new magazines; downstairs to tell the
servants this thing or that; over the way
to carry our messages: to the postofice with
our letters and parcels
They leave their work or faen play a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

Roots, especially mangels and beets, are
easily grown when farmer knows how.
There is no more labor necessary for the
production of twice the weight of roots to
the acre, or of ,corn-fodder, than for halt
as much C )rn. Al roots contain more
digestibIe nutriment than an equal weight
of corn ensiIage, besides being free from
any Objectionable qaaiity, which is charg-
ed against ensilage on account of It's fer.
rnentation in the siIo. A mangel or a beet
keeps as sound as when taken from the
soil until June or July and may be pre-
served III the simplest pit in the soil or in
a convenient cellar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
Corn for Stock.

Corn sustains and makes possible the
greatest profits in the stock business. A
corn country is stock country; the two 60
together; they are inseparable. In a gen
eral way there can be no question as to the
profit in growing corn. The value of the
crop to the producer, however, depends
upon his circumstances and ability to
utilize the crop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

dozen times in a morning, to do some
thing to obhge US who are grown up, big
ger and stronger. and apt to be less alb
sorbingly occupied than they.
No game of politics, or business In later
life will ever be so important TO man as
ball to the little lad; and no future
enjoyment of the little girl viii ever be
greater in degree and IN kind than her
present Joy in her doll and her PLAYHOUSE;
yet Johnny and Jenny Fly az our bidding.
arreSting themselves in mid-career of the
play which is their present work, and
alas! half the time we quite overlook our
own obligation TO be grateful
We do not say Il thank you!" And
because we do not say it, we make it diff
icuit for them to be as polite, as simply
courteous, as they would be by natu e.
and the imitation which is second nature
to all ehildren.-The Household.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

A short rest from the active demands of
the average Americans busy life is slwsys
beneficial. To rest then, is certainly q good
remedy in itself, but when you rest how
much better 1t is TO go where You can have
the privilege of drinking a water prepared
in Natures own laboratory, hubbling forth
pure and sparkling from the earth, the use
OF which never fails to bring about immedi-
ate relief, snd $ permanent cure for rheu-
matlsm, kidney diseases, liver complaint
dyspepsia, caIarrh of the stomach and ali
forms of skin diseases.
If you seek rest aud recreation, why not
combine ii with improved health and the
pleasure Of spending s few days or weeks,
IS suits you, at the Indiana Mineral Springs
Warren Co, Ind.E Here Yea will find every
accommodation that $3.50, 600 iUdiciouSly eN-
pended can procure; = one-hunlred room,
hardwood finished, modern appointed hotel,
lighted by electricity, complete water works
system, = cold storage plant, the finest bath
house in the west and hundred and one
points of interest 10 entertain you. Here
you can drink the waters of the Indians
Mineral Springs that will quickly relieve
that tired, WORKOUT feeling, bring color TO
your faded cheeks, iuvlgorate your system
with new life and energy, and make You
feel that life is worth living after sill.
II is too beautiful place to write about OF
even picture in this limited space, SO we
earnestly urge, if you desire additional in
formation, that you write at once to c. L.
Stone, Gen. Passenger and Ticket Az tof tha
Chicago 4 Eastern Illinois Railroad, Chi.
cage, for illustrated and descriptive matter
showing in detail the Improvements at the
Springs, and setting forth testimonials from
prominent people, who have within the past
year been restored to health by the use OF
the waters of the Indiana Mineral Springs,
Any officer or agent of the Chicago X East
cru Illinois Railroad will take pleasure in
advising as to the railroad route and rates,
or answering any questions pertaining to
this great health resort
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
Trials are Blessings.

There is a sound reason why there are
bones in our meat and stones in our land.
A world where everything was easy would
be a nursery for babies, but not at all a
fit place for men. Celery is not sweet till
it has felt II ost, and men don't come to
their perfection till disappointment has
dropped half hundred weight or two on
their toes. Who would know good horses.
if there were no heavy loads John Plow-
man
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
LAver and Bowels. cleanses the sys-
ssm eaectuslly, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitusl
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duoed, pleasing to the taste and &C
oeptaols to the stomach, prompt in
tts action and truly beneficial in Its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, ~
many excellent qualities commend 1t
10 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 300
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gistx Amy reliable druggist who
may not have 1t on hand will pro
euro 1t promptly for any one who
wishes to try It Do not accept any
substitute
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
THE KITCHEN.
JULIEN POTATOES.

JULIENS POTATOES.
Cut raw, peeled potatoes into stringlike
forms and fry them in boiling fat; drain,
dredge salt over them. and serve.
MARBLED CHOCOLATE LOAF
Take one half the amount of cake for
the loaf and stir into this two tablespoon
fuls of melted chocolate and two of pull
verified sugar. Mix the lark and light
alternately in putting into the baking
tin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

The dear girIs.-Ethel: "How do look
in this drcss?"
Maud: Charming. Isn't it wonderful
how much dress can do for oneT
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

Mistress: "Wel Hannah, what is itH
Have yeu busted the parlor yet?"
Servant (recently imported): "Dust the
parler, is it? Faith an eyerythiug's all COW
N~ad with dust now. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19
FEAR FOUL PLAY.


terio4fsiy.
ST. LOUIS, June l2-Mrs- c. X. Jones,
wife of wealthy Chicago turfman. has
mystel iously disappeared and it is feared
she has met with foul play. She had
g, 900 or S. 600 worth of diamonds In 3
chamois bag on her person
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

"BLESusHEs are unseen by night" but,
when daylight comes, every one will know
whether you use SAPOLIO. Buy a cake and
clean your house,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

Dr. Frank Powell white Beaver,) Unior
block, St Paul, Mimi (late of La Crosse)
Specially: Nervous diseases of young men
Write for information.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

Sheepskin: "Shau you send your son to
college"
lIadup: NO. cannot afford it; but I've
bought him Il cape oyorcoat"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

Mrs. Pinkham's letters from ladies In all
parts of the world average One Hundred per
day. She has never failed them, and her
fame is world wide.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-06-19

Further suits, growing out Of the Phila.
delphia treasury matter, have been begun
by Edward W. Magill against Granville
B. Haines
If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell it, pc.