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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12

In lookioS over The Course OF
obstruction at a huse city school,
| soc that with the Second Read
cr, lhc study ot Geography COM
mcuccs, with thc constant use of
thr sDoNo and mpps; thus very
car,N giving The child gene,al
knowledge of the earth aud what
ls q DC seen on its surface
~ continc the study ot Geog-
raphy to that ot the l'nitod States,
in n child is twelve or fifteen
years old as is the case in some OF
our schools, | protest against. The
un,o in the school room tor many
is too limited to have them spend
years on the minute boundary Of
Sta'es, when perhaps they leave
school tor good ut tho age OF fiji
teen or sixteen, and 80 out with
scmcely more than knowledge
ot tho na mes ol the countries OF
the Old World. know hS ao-
ual experience IN teaching, and
Years OF observation, that the use
of the globe aud mips may be
made ot great advantage even TO
Il hItlc child. He may easily be-
taught by drawing, 10 form an
idea of hills, mountains, streams,
and everything else that pertains
to Geography, In our school
rooms, do not see globes, and
but few m apps, y little child
can comprehend the plat OF his
own yard, the streets OF his town,
or tho surrounding country. that
he hus seen, but as soon M he is
taught about creeks ano streams
that he has not soon, though with.
in five miles, no might as well
and better learn about the Mile.
the Amazon or tho Mississippi A
child may easily be taught map
drawing, not by measuring every
eighth of an inch or upon the
scale of ten without comprehend.
my what that means, but by study
ing the entire shape of the State
or country till he can make pic.
turo somewhat similar, however
rude. Then hc can, as he learns
them. fill in the towns, cities, rivs
crs, mountains, etc, and be learn
ing 90 graphy and dlawing ut the
same time. Any intelligent child
by the time lie is ten years old
may know every important coun-
try, seaport, river and city in the
world.
The exercise Of drawing may
be varied by drawing pictures
from lis reader, by teaching him
a few simple principles. In this
way the time of the most refrac-
tory pupil may be pleasantly em.
ployed.
The study Of History may be
facilitated by making an outline
map, and filling in as the study
progresses; thus fixing permanent.
y in the mind thc.many incidents
and events in the history Of our
own and other countries. In Bot.
any also, even a slight know
ledge Of drawing may be of much
use by delineating ii not not very
accurately the different parts OF
the plant or flower.
The love OF pictures is innate in
the minds OF most children, and |
know, having tried it, that they
may be taught to draw almost
anything they see, and do it as II
rest and recreation, and with
great delight.
would not advocate in our
public school asystcm Of drawing
with the ultimate intention Of de-
signing, as in the Boston schools
and others, bnt simply copying
on black. board, states or sheets OF
paper, pictures, maps, or the OBJ
lects about them, with no expense
whatever Of drawing books. ~.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
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iEsRY LEA u, glea stor. Ayoea. Wiicousin
Teams and drive shed to ans part Oi s'
onntry. Good fe ipnected with the hous,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
Dentistry.
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Euilci GGuds, CatiA !. hou o, ukA. Stationery
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12

ATTORNEY AT LAW Highland Wis. Collcc-
tions promptly atteas cd to. Oriee over Non
dorf Is kreut's store
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
T. Patedeld.

ATTORNEY Al IAw, aad General Insurance
Agent once over Alton & lluse's store,
Aiillin, Wis. gull
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
Lanyon & Spensley,
Briggs & jerks,
Wilson g. McIlhon.
B. Ternes.

ATTORNEYS AND GouNs EILoRs AT LAW, uhicd
In the City Bank. Miners eaint. Wis A.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
EDWIN OSBORNE,
Jeweler and Engraver,
Engraving.

make engraving speciality. Articles pu,
cha-ed a. my store will Be engraved FRPs Or
CHARGE. lam the only .ngreyer in II. c'iy
Call and SCENE 4. OSBORNE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
Farmers Hotel,

A. McCuTcHIE, proprietor. oppuslte tne depot,
Arena, Wis Coco stables and Cattle Yards
attached to tue pffa5-es
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12

&E. EmroR An art cIo in
Your last issue, anG under the ii
tie OF "A few facts attracted my
attention, not that | have any
tau.t 10 find with the writer, or
any criticisms to make, but rather
10 state few facts that | deem
necessary. Otherwise the closing
sentence of tie article to which |
refer, might perhaps lead some to
draw wrong conclusions. Ii IL
true the language lust wherc you
lei; us" was used, but not intend
ing 10 be understood by that, that
we did not know any more, but
simply rs was at the time stated,
AZ lar as pages were concerned, we
were about where eur former prin
cpal left lis. Put what we have
gone over The past three years has
not been mere surtnce work ns
before am speaking from ex-
perlence. and 10 me, AS to many
others, it has been Il bitter one, rs
iit cost at least one years more
work 10 learn over that which We
Thought we know. I}ut three years
% Mr. Terry fully demonstrated
IL rs that we knew but very little
| confess i ~ very huniliating 10
make such acknowledgements, but
facts are facts, and sometimes
stubborn things with which to
contend.
Our present principal deserves
ml credit for the noble course he
pursued. Notwithstanding the OPP
position he received.
The papils al first were very in
dignant. and have not any
doubt but that Mr.. Terry was
wished n Ion, way from Mineral
Point. But the sentiment is very
different to day. And now when
4 pupil graduates from the Min
craI Point High School he can
pride himself Of knowing some
thing. Had our former principal
renamed with us. there would
have been large class who
would have received their diplo.
mas two years ago. But would it
have been u mark of knowledge
or ignorance. leave the public
to Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
liOl bL0
City Hotel.

couSin Good Hue- x .iquOrs Well furulshe
good Stanrs aud ftasonaete charger 50
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12

10 cxtricatc il. and from which
many a competent teacher might
have faded to rescue il in the time
that he has been prineinal
Students in the senior class under
Mr.. RAY could not graduate within
two wears under MIR. Terry. In.
quirc of the graduating class of this
season, why E? win they saw that
MIR Terry hmdred them or failed
10 teach them in i proper manncr z
Not all, hut simply that under h;s
lucid aud thorough instruction Il
was utterly impossible tor thcm 10
assimilatc all the material ncccs-
say for eradution ina shorter time.
II should he distinctly under
stood and loudly proclaimed that
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
o. G. smith,

ArroRNEy An Law, Dodscville, Wisconsin.
once ncai he Posi- uiiide Attends 10 the
general practice Of Law III the Circuit Cun:ts
OF the State and the ouuty Court in all Probate
mnIters- Xu.2ltl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-12-12
Dr. L. M. ]. Leonard,
DE-. w. II. Osborn,

huaEorAtntC fHY.ielNs AND uhGEuN, Miner
III P,.iHt Nte, vile uo"r easl OF >.
uoltl
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-29

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Hu.eAissos oeussy hsas'i . tssp.
Aastos has 20 jsssIcs Of ~ esses.
Whsst cells for &i.25 pr bssbsi 10 Pask.
e.
sloux Falls will have . Scasdinsvisn p.
per.
Esudreau hos its telegraph lite 10 per.
alton.
The new steam feed mill Of Canton 10 .
success.
Peter Alien 10 tho nsw postmsstsf 81
Marion.
The Parker school hogan lest Noslsy.
With ~ pupils.
Agynnasium 10 what Sioux Falls wants
Tor Ito young men.
About nfy people attended the CAsist-
mas ball q Parker.
A drug store will aoos b . business
Institution Of Parker.
sThs. Turner county tseehess association
net laat Saturday 10 Parker, i. .....,aa
Dsll Rspids contains . rod q spqaina
for q first class bank % could, Ss.des,Esd.
Parker, in the LAST four monihs. hes POI
up buildings TO the amount Of nearly $780,
wv. sT .'H Htt e 49, a"f
Increase of business 10 the occasion d
putting up . secoud telegraph wire bsswesa
Canton and AcGregor. .. .4.4,sI, /,
The Flandreau Indians will have . cels.
braiion 1t the Prsabytsrian church q Flan.
dreau on New Years eve.
A Presbyterian church Of twenty mem
bers wee Organized last Moody 10 . Get
man settlement north Of TurueF.
The New Era starts out on the new sal
With double the readers. and twice thu
business 1t had one year ego.
The Parker New Era hes, sufficient
torial items taken from the Press and De
ketaisn.
Deer and antelope must be nunerous Il
Parker. The New Era in ils last issu,
gives ok different items 10 regard to them,
and IL by no manner Of means short o
other news notea.
The Flsudreau Enterprise is anxious Il
know what has become of the social els
ment Of that place, and all the good time
they had last winter.
The track LAYERS, on the Southern Mime
sofa, near Flandreau, put down three quart
sn Of mile of iron on Monday last, befor
noon, with the thermometer ten below zero
The locomotive that runs from Yankto,
to Sioux City in the morning goes to Siou
Falls in the evening, and the locomoiy
that leaves Sioux Falls in the morning rur
to Yankton the Same evening, which equal
ICES the work Of the engines and thei
drivers. ~ b
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-29

PsAsssAes e ..sAs s.s,. Nsw Yssk en-,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-29

WHAT'S the use Of gumm;sg ii, when Dr..
Dix, at his Office in Sawyer's block Il in.
sorting the BEST QUALIFY Of artificial teeth
at fifteen dollars per cd, reports TO the contra
~ notwithstanding. - ,.s
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-29
STAGES
Dakota! Contra
STAGE N

eaaNKERMoFF 4 JORDAN. Pspsssss.
The stages Of this line run from Yankton to,
Utica, Lesterville,, odessa, Scotland, Maxwell
Olivet, Whtterbufg. Midtown, Marietta, Rock:
port, Rosedale, and Firesteel In ,htteept hour.
The return trip is made each day, leaving Fire
steel at four O'Clock .. M nd reaching Yankto
At seven p. m.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-29
WEATHER sraIPx.

For excluding dust and cold from door
and Window. for sale BY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04
Xour Note Goodl

A Boston lawyer was called upon short time
ago by boy, who inquired If he had any waste
paper TO sell. The lawyer has crisp, keen
way Of asking questions, and is, moreover a
very methodical man. SO pulling out draw
he exhibited his stock OF waste paper, laid
smoothly In, sheet after sheet-a solid mass
"Wtll you give me twenty-five cents for
that?'
The boy looked at the paper doubtfully mo-
ment, and offered fifteen cents.
''Done!" said the lawyer; and the paper was
quickly transferred to the bag by the boy,
whose eyes sparkled as he "hefted" the weighty
mass.
But mott it was safely slowed did the boy
announce that he had no money.
''No money. How do you expect TO buy paper
without money!"
Not prepared to state exactly his plan OF
operations, the boy made no reply.
do you consider you note good?"
eyes, SIR
Every welll If you say your notes good I'd
just as soon have it as money. Buff it isn't
good, don't want it -
The boy affirmed that he considered 1t good;
whereupon the lawyer wrote note for fifteen
cents, which the boy signed legiby, and lifting
his bag OF paper trudged off. Socn after dinner
the little fellow reappeared aud producing the
money, announced that he had come to take up
the note.
Gwen" said the lawyer 'sthts is the first
time | ever knew note to be taken up the same
day 1t was given. A boy who will do that is
entitled TO note and money too" And giving
him both, the lawyer sent him on his way with
smiling face and happy heart.
The boys note represented his honor. A boy
who thus keeps his honor bright, however poor
he may be IN worldly things. is an heir to an
1nherian which no riches can buy-the choice
promises OF God.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04

which, but for the accident, I never would have
found. Wishing TO surprise my companions,
minutes they be 1 came running up the hill, and
soon liberated me from my unpleasant position.
Well, Ned" said Jack as he shook my hand
am gad to see ySare
little. You know we have been trying all the
summer TO get you into tunnelling opsatoa,
and you have only laughed at u.s."
"Weil. when you got that letter we made up
our minds that We would go into the job with
you; not in the hope OF finding any bag, but
because we knew you would work twice as
hard with such an inducement, intending, mean
while, to wash the excavated dirt. This we
have done; and. my boy, we have not made less
than 5000 any day since we began"
Then you think The bag humbug, do your"
/ asked.
"Of course" said he.
well, don't; and intend going on looking
Nov. what is the use of being foolish ~
quoth Bill Jen aings. We have got as much
dirt as we can wash for some time, and 1t pays
I can't see the use of continuing such wild
goose chase as the hunt for that bag"
g BE that as 1t may said l, 81 intend to fol-
Wei Ned, we may as well tell you first as
lsst. wrote that letter in order to get you
into tuDnellng.'
And the 'blazed tree,''' said 1; g how about
that? The blaze is certainly TWO years DID,
Jack hesttated.
why, you See" said he, ave found that
tree. and wrote the letter to suit it,"
"Then what do you think of tnis?' | asked,
showing him the bag had found in the cave.
Jack was nonpulsed On opening the bag we
found about three thousand dollars worth OF
gold. Jack would never confess, out always in
sisted that the variance between the statement
in the letter and the amount In the bag was
tween the two. / don't think so, however, and
believe that Jacks assertion of having writ
ten the letter was untrue. We could never as
certain anything about Mr.. Forest, so we divided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04

A DISCOVERY IN PHoToGRAPHY.-Judge Long
worth, after months Of experimenting, has dis
covered the process used by few Old-wOrld
photographers in the preparation Of sensitized
or dry glass plates. The value OF this happy
result can not be estimated. By the
method referred to, the amateur or landscape
photographer can now prepare the plates at
home In any number desired, stow them away
In val1se, and, taking with him portable
camera and folding tripod, start out on his
labors unincumbered with chemical bottles aud
other endless supplies. Another and very i'm
portant advantage arising from the discovery
Is the fact that the negative can be taken al
most 1nstantane0usly, the Judge having secured
faultless pictures Of sailing boats in motion.
Landscape views by this means do not possess
the blurred look occasioned by the restless
foliage. The artist now In this country ram
bles when meeting with bit Of scenery espec-
tally pleasing to his eye, can set the tripod,
place on 1t the camera, draw the slide, raise the
curtain, let 1t fall and the work Is done. The
plate is then placed away In darkness for treat
ment on reaching home, and the artist, with a
loss OF but three minutes time, moves On to
other nes.-tCincin'att Commercial,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04

"WINDow GARDENING" which has been so
much encouraged Of late years, does not find
favor In the eyes Of the municipal authorities Of
years ago by the project Of police, and which
has never been abrogated, directs that the pro-
pr1etors Of houses shall at stated intervals clean
These regulations do not as rule give rise to
any difficulty, though many occupiers of apart
ments are very 10th to destroy plants which it
against their walls and along their balconies
1t occasionally happens, however, that tenant
proves obstinate: as case which came before
the tribunal Of commerce last week shows
A tenant, M. de Monseigle, had converted his
balcony into rustic arbor, and when called
upon by his landlord to remove the plants de-
cl1ned to do SO. The landlord, unwilling to
offend his tenant, and at the same time anxious
to avoid the penalties of disObedience to the
law, brought the matter before the tribunal Of
commerce, andM. De Monseigle pleaded hard
for his plants; but it was decided that the de-
cree admitted OF no exception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04

MISS MARY.-If you want realization of that
mach-talked.of quality, style, just go to Wortn's
and ask for miss Mary" An English brunette
will respond to your summons brunette with
large blue eyes and slender figure and mien
Of blended reserve and dignity. She will take
your orders with the air OF queen, and will
move to execute them with the step of duch-
esS. She Is the very Incarnation of style; that
mysterious quality is difrused throughout her
being, from the summit Of her dark-tressed
mead down to the tip Of her shapely slipper.
Were she clad in tow-bag, fastened around
her waist with q hempen cord, she would
impart to that garb subtle air Of elegance.
she Is always arrayed in some one: of the
latest creations Of the presiding divinity,
and whatever 1t may be she looks well in it.
Her smooth, pale complexion defies the effects
OF color, and she can wear pale green or golden
yellow with equal impuntty. RUFUS cannot de-
form her throat and puffed sleeves are power
less to impart an ungraceful carriage to her
arms. She moves in back like swan, and
carries train with the unconscious ease of q
mermaid. She Is never flustered or put out, or
1mperuinent or familiar. Stout matrons and
skinny matdens, beholding the charm and grace
OF her appearance, ascribe 1t all to her gown,
WheTeof they straightway order duplicates,
making guys OF themselves in the process. She
Is the worthy prime minister to the acknoWl-
EDGED king OF fashion, Chicago Times, Paris
Letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04
HE WAS WITH GRANT.

Il was with Grant" the stranger said;
Said the farmer: Say no more,
But rest thee here at my cottage porch,
For thy feet are weary and sore"
81 was with Grant, :" the stranger said;
Said the farmer: Nay no more
prithee sit az my frugal board
And eat of my humble store.
How fares my boy-my soldier boy.
OF the old Ninth Army Corps?
i warrant he bore him calamity
In the smoke aud the battles roar.r
81 know him not" said the aged man,
And as remarked before
1 was with Grant','Nay, nav. | know"
said the farmer. Say no more;
He fell in ba.tle-I see, alas!
Thoudst smooth these tidings DER
Nav: speak the truth, whatever il be,
Though il Tend my hosOEI's core.
How fell he-with his face to the foe,
Unfolding the flag lie bore:
O. say not that my boy disGraced
HE uniform that he wore"
Il cannot tell " said the aged man.
and should have remarked before,
Tina. I was with Iirant-in Illinois
Gone three years before the war"
Then the farmer spake him never a word.
But beat with his fist full sore
That aged man, who had worked for Grant
GONE three years before the war.
-PTrt Unrfs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04

STOLEN BONDS UNEARTHED.-In September.
ISIS, the National Bank of Baltimore was robbed
OF Two tin boxes, one containing $35, 900 In bank
tanning bonds Of various coal and other com.
panies, aggregating 81, 600. On Friday last a
young man, while hunting In the woods near
saw Two men prospecting with an iron bar, ap.
Rarently sounding for something buried. On
TUESDAY last, while cunning In the same place,
ne saw Two men digging, and they finally drove
on without finding what they were In search
OF. At night the young man with several friends
went to the spot, and after digging while they
containing the bonds. No trace Of the other
box was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04
Hog Oak Ornaments.
WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH OLD wArER-soAk

WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH OLD wATER-soAKED
LOGS.
gentleman connected with the manufacture
OF ornaments from Irish bog oak gives to Land
and Water some interesting particulars with re-
gard to the history OF that industry. When
taken up this bog oak is perfectly black from
rarely obtained in a sound state, and in most
cases the outer portions Of the tree or log are
rotten, and useless even for fuel. When laid
up for use, care must be taken that 1t is not
suns rays, become open and shattered into
chips from end to end. To preserve it, it must
be put into some cool place, and left to dry
gradually, and when properly seasoned it must
these lengths be split again, and the sound
parts removed from the unsound. 1t takes
from four to six years to season some speci-
mems, as in many instances the wood is
found at a depth of eight and sometimes
ten feet under the surface. When prop
erly seasoned, any portion requiring to be
glued be comes hard as stone, and is tirmer and
less Liable to give way than any portion OF the
perfect until the article has been for some time
In use, and the longer the finer the article
seems to be- no matter whether used as per-
sonal or table ornament. The men employed
makes his own tools, and will not take any APP
prenticeS; and each person has peculiar taste
for certain kind OF ornaments, which he fol-
lows, and to which he is left, to produce the
best specimens he can. There are jewellers who
mount and embellish the ornaments with gold
and silver, and with rare and most brillianf
Irish gems, such as the Kerry Irish diamond,
the emerald, the garnet, amethyst, beryl, aqua
ments are generally studded with the above
native gems; they are beautiful, and most artis-
ttcally executed, The designs embrace some
thousands, and all OF them are both classic and
Extensive deposits OF bog oak and other buried
woods have been discovered in Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-04

ABOUT WOMEN OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
The man who meets and loves the woman OF rs
is truly fortunate, and she is equally fortunate
feminine Journal. Al that age she seldom de-
ceives. She may not have, she Is not likely to
have then, her first sentimental experience;
sentimental and rarely ever fleeting. She
looks back at the youths she imagined she was
enamored Of between 16 or is, or often 22, and
they are more than Indifferent or repellant to
her-they are ridiculous; and in some sort she,
as she then was, is ridiculous to herself. She
cannot but be grateful to her destiny that her
for q worthy object and higher end At 25 If
ever, woman knows and estimates herself.
She is less liable to emotional or mental mis-
takes, she Is far surer OF her future, because
she feels that her fate Is, to a certain extent,
within her own hands. Not only Is she more
lovelier and more lovable, broader and stronger
than she has been, but her welded happiness
and powers Of endurance are In manner guar
anteed.