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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
Matthews tie EIlec aal tie .Euage.

Mathews lie elder being in Shrcws-
bury one aSS!le time. turned into court
for an hour amuScrcnt lie had not
been there many minutes when IN ush-
CT put a note in his hand running:
Judge PARK hopes that Mir Matthews
will come and sit by him. Urea ing
his way through tie ,To.%d, the IRA Used
comedian mounted TIE ,uira chi seat
and hunlle yet proudly took The place
awarded hin The jude shock hiE4
cordially BY the hand. put the trial on
before him and a pa Ect Of >andwi hes
at his ell ow. and made him altogether
comfortable. Two or three years after
ward Mathews was staying with his
friend Rolls, and over the wine and
walnuts the latter asked the actor if he
had met Justice Park somewhere,
question setting Mathews in such
praise of the Judge that Rolls could not
keep from laughing. and so raising sus-
picion. Ibid he say anything about
mes queried Mathews. "Wcll,' was
the reply, .'he was here not long ago
and said to me: i think, Rolls, you are
friend of Mathews, the actor, who
has such dreadful propensity for TAX
ing people off. Imagine my consterna-
ton at Shrewsbury two years ago on
seeing him directly in front of me, evil
IDENTIFY studying me with the intention
of showing me up. What do you think
/ did? | sent courteous message TO
him and invited him TO come and sit BY
me: and so, / trust, propjtiated him
that he will have too much good feeling
ever to introduce me into his gallery of
legal portraits. NIL tic Year Round.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
Why They Are Not Wanted.

BOYS who expect soon to begin to
work for a living may profitably con-
slider some facts recently reported by
an employment agent IN the city of New
York.
There are at this time (Which is the
busiest season of the year, five thou
sand persons in New York seeking en-
ployment as book-keepers, though the
average compensation for com oetent
clerks does not exceed eighteen dollars
a week, and many clerks are glad to
get ten or twelve-less than the wages
Of mechanics. The number of book
keepers employed in the city of New
York is about twenty-three thousand.
All other light, sedentary, indoor oc-
equations are also oyer-supplied. Let
an advertisement appear in morning
paper for clerk, messenger, or
porter, and the applications viii num-
Der from sixty to seven hundred, ac-
cording to the apparent desirableness
of the place. One reason why there is
such an enormous competition for such
places is that so many boys are per-
mitted 10 grow to maturity without
even beginning to learn business by
which they can lire. Another reason is
that so many young people do not learn
to take pains with their work.
We advise our young readers to con-
slider well these words of a man whose
business requires good, smart boy"
1T is hard matter, he says, ITO lind
. good boy. 1t is my experience that
out of fifty boys who win answer an adj
yertisement, not more than twenty viii
be worth trying, and not more than five
out of the twenty viii be worth keep
ing In other words. It Is ten to one
against every boy who applies. We pay
five dollars week, and we have had
four different boys in the last five weeks.
They are lazy, or they are careless, or
they want to do something else, or their
parents say they are overworked, or
some other reason Is assigned for the
boys leaving the place.
Moral Do not Join this shiftIess, skill
less. unprincipled crowd Learn
trade of some sort, and learn also to
work industriously and honestly. Seek
to find occupation in work that IS want
Cd and then do your work with skill
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25

The resolutions passed by the
Count Board of Supervisors at Its
meeting last week relative to the
collection of delinquent taxes will be
found in the proceedings publish
ed elsewhere in this paper. These
resolutions should be carefully read
by all persons Interested therein.
The terms offered for the rcdemp-
ton of lands on which the county
holds tax certificates are very favor
able and should be complied with
by all delinquents; and if they are
not, at the expiration of sixty days
the county treasurer and district
attorney will according the instruc-
tons of the board proceed tie fore
close all certificates then remaining
in the hands of the county. The
resolution offered by J +. Grace, of
Highland, and adopted by the
Board, instructing the county treas
urer to commence an action against
town or city treasurers who shall
fail to fully and faithfully collect all
taxes possible to be collested, will
tend to do away with the ioosc
practices which have heretofore pre-
vailed in regard to returning as de
linquont to the county taxes that
could he collected if the require
mcnts of the law relating thereto
were fully complied with.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25

The indications point strongly 10
the passage by the present congress
of tariff bill making great reduc-
tions in impost duties. Hon. Benton
McNillin, of Tennessee, prominent
democratic leader in congress, and a
true representative of the progressive
element of his party, gives the fol-
lowing cogent reasons why such a
measure should be passed
II is vain TO try to smother out the tariff issue
The democratic majority of the +5th and 10th
congresses declined to act and the people SEM
them to the minority. The republicans of the
i7th congress improved things a little, but the
people became disguised with their Gtilyiug and
have sent to this congress about seventy dem
oeratic majority. We now know what the people
expect OF us and if we do not place the fail
ure to accomplish revision of the tariff up
on the republican senate our present majority
will drop to minority when the people again
go the ballot box. If we leave the tariff and
taxes as they now are we will have a surplus in
1851, VI NoNNtVSNtvVo 0AtSA fAsAhS "a
bonds due up to date. That will make $500 for
every man woman and child in the United
States locked in the vaults. What will be the
RESULT Prodigal appropriations lobby that
will linger around it as yultures around car
cas- devising every means from larceny to legis-
lasive robbery to get their hands into il Besides
so much money would be diverted from the leg.
innate channels of trade that stringeney, panios
would follow. This must be ayerted and 1t can
only be done by reducing taxes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25

SIN AlOh w AhNssh hli-biSitt
known more familiarly as "wood-Pulp Miller"
OF Herkimer, New York, WAS born In Oswego
county. that state Aug. u 1888, and is therefore
in his forty-sfxth wear. He graduated at Union
College in 1860, and then became teacher IN
the Fort Edward Collegiate Institute but when
the war broke out in 1861, he enlisted as pri-
waite in the Fifth New York Cavalry. He served
with conspicuous bravery in the shenandoah
Valley, being promoted to sergeant-major ana
lieutenant. At the battle of Winchester he was
taken prisoner, but was finally exchanged"
after he close Of the rebellion. Mr.. Miller en-
gagged in farming and became the owner of ex-
tensiYe pgper mills, in which enterprise he is
still engaged. He was delegate TO the National
Republican convention in Philadelphia in 1872,
and in 1874 was elected 10 the New York legisla-
ture, serving two terms.
Mr. Miller then entered national politics and
was elected as representative to the Forty-siXth
Congress, and was returned to the Forty seventh.
In 1881, when Conkling and Plat resigned their
seats in the Senate, Mr.. Miller was chosen by the
New York Assembly to succeed Thomas c. Plat,
and took his seat Oct H. of that year. His term.of
office does not expire until the 81 day of March,
1887.
Senator Miller by his recent manipulation OF
the republican caucus of the New York legisla-
ture securing the election by the lower house, of
Mr.. sheard as its speaker, has won for himself
the sudden reputation of being the leader of The
New York republicans, and the well known fact
that the Senator is antagonstic TO the present adj
miuistration of Arthur gives especial significance
to his controlling power in his state as indicating
that he will become prominent factor in dicta-
ting against Arthur's denomination at Chicago
next June Mr. Miller is a man of splendid
physical and mental strength and possesses that
personal magnetism which wins the lasting
friendship of those with whom he comes III init
mnte contact.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
The Real Scandal Monger.

Woraen have always borne the odium
and Disgrace Of being the originators
and retailers Of gossip, scandal and
Islander. That they do not merit all
the cd can easily be proven By a
little observation. Women seldom. il
ever, originate scandal, or are the first
to start s.anderous reports against the
fair nalae of man or woman. 1t is con-
ceded that women are purer minded
than men: this alone prevents their see
ing the impure motive which-men say
prom pts so many actions Of ones fell
low beings. As general thing, wo-
man gossips and talks about her neigh
boris bad temper, bad children, ex-
trayagsnce. bad management, cook
ing, hired girls, taste, or lack OF it IN
dress, and the thousand-and-one things
that may be said of one without injur-
ing ones reputation. But when You
come 10 scandal, to the SANDER that
blights p fair name; ruins the happi-
ness Of families; breeds mistrust in the
hearts # friends: separates loved ones;
sends broken hearts to the grave, or TO
an insane asylum; causes reckless. mis-
trusted people TO throw conscience
aside thinking that having the name
one might as well enjoy the game-and
rush into ruin; driven TO it by the vile
tongue Of the slanderer-when you
hear this kind Of gossip, rest assured
that it originated among meE who
lounge on street corners. loaf on boxes
and benches around stores, haunt the
saloons ard hotel offices, and spend
their spare time, of which they have q
goodly amount, smoking and chewing
and making remarks about every wo-
man who passes their lounging place.
MIME " armstrong in 81. Loais Mag-
szi,7e.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
The Captain.

/ heard 4 droll story the other day
about = company of Title fellows who
were formed into club hy.their teacher.
She had planned great many delight
full things fer the club to 90. They
were 10 go on excursions. to play base
ball, to have regular military drills. and
l don't know what else which bows take
pride and pleasure in.
But all the fine plans came 10 nothing.
Can you imagine why? When they met
to organize the club every boy wanted
10 be Captain. Nobody would consent
to be in the ranks, and rs all could not
command. the poor little teacher gave
up in despair.
1t IS very well to be the Captain,
boys, but Aunt Marjorie wants Won to
remember that before one can lead one
must always lean toeocy orders. The
great armies which have CONQUERED in
| the battles Of the world have had
| splendid soldiers 10 command them, but
they have also had columns Of splendid
men, who were clad to do lust rs they
were told w,theu, the least DELAY. and
| without any Sinking Of duty.
\ person who wishes 10 be Captain
must learn. in the first place. to control
himself You know what the Bible
says about this. do yoa uot9 He that
is slow 10 anger is better than the
| mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit
than he that taketh city :. He that
hath no rule over his own spirit is Ike
: city that is broken down and without
walls
y Captain who flies into rage or
gets into a fright whenever there are
difficulties in the way Wjll never be able
to manage his forces. Control yourself.
and then YOU may hope L. govern
Others.
You see that though il IS quite sim
pie, Yet the ole u leader has is grave
cares. Before you can guido you must
know how 10 follow. and 3cgure You
rule others rou must have Yourself in
hand
Then. too. you must learn great
deal. and be quick "a see VIA; ought 20
be done and prompt IN ordering il
King means the mau who lean d.
y ching. AND when 4 boy is Rax or King.
on the Fiay-~"ouna, cr y: the picnic OF
IN ;he school room. You NAV make I'M
Nos mind taat h., j. 4 lad who ,&n do
sons ti,ia better than his comrades.
>nd OF v om the other boys are proud.
-RdrpCr,& lcH0q People
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
The Democrat presents the name

The Democrat presents the name
of Hon. Joseph Ewing Mcdonald,
of Indiana, as its candidate for
President, subject to the action OF
the next democratic national
convention. We are enabled to
place before our readers to-day a
fine portrait of this distinguished
man. than whom america has pro-
duced no sou-1er democrat, nor
purer statesman. We have no de-
sire to forestall the action OF the
national convention by thus early
announcing Mr.. Mcdonald as our
candidate. But seriously, The DEM
ocrat regards Senator Mcdonald not
only as a democrat worthy and
well qualified to sit in the executive
chair, but as one of the foremost
statesmen of this day and gener-
atiGn. La another column we quote
from an extended sketch of his life
and character, written by one who
enjoyed his acquaintance for more
than thirty-fve years, and who
knows him well and intimately, and
says:
las member Of congress, as attorney general
Of the state as a United States Senator, as mem
Der Of the bar as a politician and the leader OF
his party, as u citizen In private life, lac was
always the same Joe Mcdonald Injecting the
expectations Of his friends, and Of his fellow
citizens, without regard TO party, in all these
relations and commanding in the highest de-
gree their confidence and respect"
And, during his last visit to Iowa
county few months ago, tie late
Gen. a. G. Dodge, whose love OF
truth and right was a distinguish
ing feature Of his character, in
speaking to us of Senator Mcdonald,
said that he was personally acqualn-
ted with him and knew hin4 to be a
man Of clean hands and pure heart,
of towering intellect and unwayerlng
fidelity to democratic principles.
And Mr.. McDonald's utterances and
actions bear evidence that this testi
mony Of him is true.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
nAnrIr1nN SAIE
PARTITION SALE.
state of Wisconsin, Iowa Couuty.-SS.-ln Cir


state of Wisconsin, Iowa Couuty.-SS.-ln Cir
cult Court.
Mary Ann Wortley and John IIarker Plaintiffs,
vs.. Mary llugIll, Mary Ann llarker, Margaret
Jane Anderson, Joseph 5. Harker, Joseph Har-
ker Birmingham kirkbrde, John kirkbride
John iIarker Margaret Ann Teasdale, Ann
IIarker Mary Harker and John Ilarker, defen-
tuutS,
In pursuance of an order of the circuit court
of Iowa county, Wisconsin, made i'll the above
entitled action Oh the Sth day of December,
1883 the undersigned Sheriff of Iowa county. in
the state ot Wisconsin, will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder for cash, at the front door
of the Court House i'll the village of Dodgeville,
in said county of Iowa, on the I'd day OF Feb
ruary, 1851. Mt two O'Clock in the afternoon
OF said day all that certain piece or parcel of
land situated and described as follows to-wit
The undivided oue-half of lots four n five ~,
and six to- i'll BRinbridge'S addition TO the vii
lage of Mitiln in Iowa county. Wisconsin And
also the east half of the south-e east quarter OF
section number three (2(; and the west half of
the southwest quarter OF section number eleven,
an, all in township number four a., north OF
range number one a., west of the fourth prin-
cipal meridian in Grant county Wisconsin, eN-
ceping six acres oil OF the west side of the north
one half OF said last described tract of land
owned 10y Hester 4. Harker.
Dated December 1ith, A. D., 1888.
RICHARD LANE,
Sheriff of Iowa county, Wis.
u s Rose, Plaintiff : Attorney.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25

There is q vacancy in the military
academy, and Hon. Burr W. Jones,
Congressman from this district,
sends word from Washington that,
examinations will be held at West
Point in June next. Mr.. Jones will
appoint examiners for competitive
examination, to be held in the
district some time prior to June.
All who are interested can get in
structions rs to studies and exam
nations by writing to Hon. Burr
W. Jones, House of Representatives,
Washington, ID. c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
The Two Most Stylish American Cities.

The ladies OF ST. Louis are sure to be
in fashion this winter if they do not
persist in buying new clothes and will
stay out of doors good deal. Hus-
bands and fathers will do well 70 make
note Of this lact 70 he used in family
argument The shade to be worn in
Paris is known as fumee de Londres, or
London smoke. 1t is "a warm, deep
tone Of gray, such as crowns the hills
on RAINY morning" Almost any old
dress can be readily converted into the
required shade in st. Louis by the sim
pie process Of dipping it into the atmos-
pherc. Toward spring St. Louis viii
be the most stylish city on the conti-
nent, possibly excepting Pittsburgh.
So. Louis Globe Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25

The February number of the
North American Review is especially
interesting. The contributors are all
able writer's and the topics are most
timely The following notice clearly
sets forth It's contents:
The retirement of Mr.. Carl schurl, n few weeks
ago from the cditorship of one the leading
Journals of New York on the ground that ire
cpncimhlc differences OF opinion existed be
tween him aud his associates with regard 10 the
conflict of the Telegraph and Railroad men
with their employers, has awakened curiosity in
va ordinary degree; and hence when he defines
his position upon the question at issue, viz,
Corporations, their Employees and the Public,
as he does in the North American Review for Feb
rnary. lac is sure to command an attentive hear.
ing To the same number of the Review j. {.
Shairp Principal ofthe University ofSt. Andrews
contributes an admirable sketch of the life aud
works or "Ilcnry Vaughan SilurisL" poet OF
the 18th century whose genius exhibited rare
and almost unique combination of gifts. Scna'
tor j. !. Ingalls, writes OF John Browns Place
in history" his purpose being 70 disprove the
several counts In the indictment of the hero of
rotawa,ome contained in the recent article 10y
Rev. David - Utter The question Must the
classics CO. is discussed by Prof. Andrew +.
West, Of Princeton College, who presents very
forcihle argument for the retention of Greek and
Latin IN the curriculum of educational system.
Race Increase in the United States" 10y Con
gresham J. Randolph Tucker, makes a very
substantial contribution 10 sociological science.
The Rev. NJ. !, Savage, in pointing ont sundry
Detects OF the Public school system" advances
certain views Of the ends to be attained 10y
State education which IL accepted, would very
materially modify, and indeed revosutionize
The existing system Finally an important
question in hygiene. "Rival systems of Heating"
is treated by pr. \. \. Bell aud Prof W T.
Trowbridgc. who point out the advantages AMI
disadvantages, from the stand points OF both
economy aud OF health Of the different methods
in use for warming houses, Published at 80
Lafayette Place. New York, and for sale by
booksellers generally.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
IN English Variety store.

I'm officer ot the army who was going
out To India TO join his regiment. re
Gently made all his purchases ut tamcd
West-End establishment where the boast
is that everything can h. had there
cheap and OF the best. The customer
was such n large brNrr that the pro
prietor, contrary 10 usage, stepped for
ward to thank him and To express u hope
that the officer was perfectly satisfied
and had been able to find everything he
required. The Captain thanked the
proprietor. and answcrcd
NEARLY all. :
Not ALP" was the quick query al
the proprietor; mot all? hoped. sir.
We could find you everything.
why, it is little out of your line
''Out of our lineo Not at all. !"
90: you are quite sure Of that, arc
you?"
''Quite certain. Sit.
well, then. continued the Captain,
laughingly. Il want wife
'Step this way, sir;' and the aston
ished military man followed He went
through strange labyrinthS, and up ami
down stairs innumerablc. I'm route the
proprietor communicated these facts.
About three or four months prior Il
beautiful, highly-educated girl. of good
family, who had lost her parents, and
with them all resources. applied to
him for employment. He had.
after listening to her story, though
she was novice to business, been
touched by her fricndlcss situation, and
gave her employment, and he had
found her worthy ard exemplary
girl The Captain saw and admired.
He bought of her and introduced m
self. lie came often, bought more and
upon inquiry found all particulars 70
have been truthtul!y stated. H, man
ncrs and appearance pleased tn" girl,
and when he told her the story OF how
his last want had been meut oned to
the proprietor OF the establishment il
ended in a hcaIty laugh on both SIDES
but after the laugh they were married
within three days, and she is nov on hc,'
way to India. Loadou HiS aHapH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
u. $. Rose, Plaintiff 5 Attorney.
E ID WISCONSIN. Conntr Cnnrt lor Iowa Connt,

state of WISCONSIN, County Court for Iowa County
in Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at regular term
ot the Iowa County Court, to he held in and for
said County at the Court House. in the village OF
Dodgeyille in said county, on the 9th day of Feb
ruary, A. d. 1851 being the first Tuesday of said
month. at IL O'Clock in the forenoon of said day,
sidered:
The application of John kearns to admit TO
probate the last Will and testament of Andrew
kearns late Of the town of Mineral Point In said
county. deceased.
And il is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks sue
ceSSively prior to said day OF hearing in The
Iowa County Democrat, a weekly newspaper
published in said county,
BY order of the Court:
Dated Dodgevile, Wis, Dec 10th, lSSS-2o-w%
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25

state of wisconsin-Iowa county-City of Min
eral Point In Justices Court before /, ;.
Ansley, ]. T.
To John T.. Cargay:-Ion are hereby notified
that a warrant of attachment has been issued
against you and your property attached TO satisfy
the d. mand of the Southwestern Wisconsin In
dustrial Association, amounting to ninety dol
lars and interest since the 10th day of September,
1888. Now unless you shall appear before I. ).
AnSley s Justice of the Peace in and for said
county, at his Office in said city on the 18th day
February, 1874. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon,
Judgment will be rendered against you and your
property sold to pay the debt.
Dated this 18th day of January. 1884.
THE SOUTH WESTERN WISCONSIN INDUS
TRIAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff
IAnyon 4 Spensley, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 25td
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-25
LEGAL NOTICES.

State of Wisconsin - County Court for Iowa
Comty.-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at Il regular term
Of the Iowa County Court, to be held i'll and
flrsad county, at the Court House, in the village
of Dodgeville in said county, on the 9th day of
February, \. d. 1881, being the first Tuesday
of said month, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of
said day, the following matters will be heard
and conSidered
The application of Edward Geraldine, for the
appointment of an administrator of the estate
OF Rosine NJ Geraldine late of the town OF VALID
wick in said county, deceased, not already
administered upon.
And it is luither ordered that public notice
thereof be given To all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks sue
cessivcy prior to said day of hearing. in The Iowa
County Democrat weekly newspaper circula
ting in said county.
BY order of the Court:
JOHN T. JONES Judge.
Dated. DodgeyilIe. Wis., Jan , 1884 22w3
Wilson Il MCllhon, Attorneys.