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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

A convention of the democratic party Of the
state of Wisconsin is hereby called to assemble
at Madison, on Wednesday, the 18th OF MAJ
1884, at IL O'Clock, noon, for the purpose Of
electing twenty-five delegates = four from the
state at large and two from each congressional
districts with aIternates to the national demo
cratic convention at Chicago, on the sth day OF
July 1884, to place in nomination eleven presiden-
tial electors to be supported at the next general
election; TO appoint state central committee
and to transact such other business as may prop
erly come before the convention. All democratic
and other citizens of Wisconsin who can unite in
an effort for pure, economical and constitutional
government, and those who believe that sub
stantial reduction OF existing tariff duties is
demanded, not only as measure of justice to
consumers, but one conclusive to the general
industrial prosperity invited to Join in cleo
ting delegates to this convention. Each senate
rial and assembly district will be entitled to two
delegates. WENDELL A. ANDERSON, Chm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

The members Of the Iowa Press
association recently enjoyed an ex-
cursion through Mississippi, Louis
iania, Alabama, and other southern
states. An Iowa paper III referring
TO the trip says that the bloody shirt
does not appear to have been waved
along the route, and quotes the fol-
lowing from the New Orleans
Times Democrat, rs illustrative OF
the manner in which the excursion
lists were received:
AZ Mobile the eXCurSiuuSits were escorted in
carriages TO various points of interest about the
city and saw much To interest them. Just about
the time the excursiouists were preparing TO
board the train OF their return trip to this city
a telegram was received fgom Mr. Samuel
Mullen, secretary of the Worlds Exposition in
yittnr the association TO take an excursion on
The steamer Natchcs. 4 telegram was also re
ccivcG from the proprietor OF the Mexican Gull
hotel at Pass Christian. Miss. rendering the
visitors a supper on their return 10 New Orleans.
The invitation was accepted, and MS the train
reached Fast Christian about O'Clock the party
had keen arrettes and the supper was enjoyed,
At Pass Christian Mr. J. w Coleman, assistant
general passenger agent of the Big j." met
the special train and returned 10 the city.
The cxcurSiontsts expressed themSelve as being
delighted with their trip and the Kindness which
has been bestowed upon them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
CHIEF-JUSTICE WAITE.


Chief-justice of the United States,
presents a subject for a more extend
ed biography than our space would
permit.
In the quiet old rural town of
Lyme, Connecticut, still stands the
house where Morrison Renwick
Waite was born November 20. 1916.
Mr.. Waite entered Yale College at
the age of seventeen and graduated
with honor in 1887 in a class which
included VIM. M. Evarts, Edward
pierrepont, Prof Silliman and others
who became distinguished men.
He then began the study of law in
his fathers office in Lyme, but fin
ished his studies in the office of
Samuel M. Young, then a prom
inent attorney in Maumee City
Ohio. In 1889 his preceptor took
him into partnership, and in 1850
the firm of Young Il Waite removed
to Toledo, o., and established large
and successful practice. A few years
after, Mr. Waite's younger brother
was admitted to the bar and part
nership was formed consisting of
the two brothers, which continued
up to the time Of the formers APP
pointment to his present high posi-
ton by President Grant, January
Goth 1874.
Mr.. Waite W, a CONSPICUOUS char
actcr in the great Geneva Tribunal
as one of the United States council,
and he performed his arduous task
to his great credit and to the entire
satisfaction of his government. He
thereafter returned to Toledo and
resumed his practice, and in 1887
was chosen president of the Ohio
State Constitutional Convention.
Upon the death of Chief Justice
Chase there was intense interest
throughout the United States to
know who would be his successor
After the successive nomination OF
Hon. Geo. ii. Williams and Hon.
Caleb Gushing and the withdrawal
of their names, President Grant
then selected Mr.. Waite and his OPP
pointment was confirmed by a
unanimous vote in the Senate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

Description.-Young Robin Hood is coal
black color stands II hands high aud weighs
1909 pounds; Of very gentle dispositions has most
excellent travelling qualities; very Tine bone and
muscle.
fredericksburg Robin Hood foaled on
June &c. 1873 on the farm Of J. Mass. near MadI-
son; his sire was the full blooded Clydesdale
stallion Robin Hood, imported from Canada by
VIM. 0gilvie d Co., having been imported from
Scotland TO Canada in 1876 by J. G. Mccoy q CO.,
the price paid for him when thirteen months
old being S3 900 his sire being Old Robin Hood,
OF Scotland and no words Of commentator are
necessary for him since he was the world re-
nowned Clydesdale stallion.
Young Robin Hoods dam Is q Cldyesdsle
and L Blaekhawk. His grand sire on dams side
was Old Rob Roy. a full blooded Clydesdale Inn
ported from Canada by VIM. Lysaght, In 1877.
Rob Roy was a horse Of most wonderful bone
and action; his stock as well adapted for any
purpose-!arn. draft or carriage; his colts were
always In great demand.
Young Robin Hoods grand dam on dams side
was u BIackhawk, from whence he derives
his color and action.
TerIns-single service s.; season, $40: 70 In
sure ST. Season money due at end Of season
insurance, when mare is known 10 be with foal.
Care win be taken 10 prevent accidents but
the owner of the horse will not be responsible
should any occur.
Young Robin Hood viii be kept al the stables
Of the owner az miles southeast OF The city OF
Mineral Point on the Darlington road. On
Thursday and Friday iorenoons al migrants
stable Linden and on Friday afternoon and
Saturdays at Mark TerriPs stable Mineral Point.
Mares from distance Will be pastured at reason
able rates JOHN G. MARTIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
SEED CORN.

The Agricultural Experiment
Station of the University of Wisccn-
sin has just issued a bulletin upon
the amount and condition of seed
corn in Wisconsin," The Station
sent out circulars to several hundred
points i'll the state to ascertain the
quality and quantity of seed corn on
hand. In 4 circular announcing the
result of the investigation the follow
ing conclusions are drawn which
farmers should carefully note: I'm
some sections Of the state there is an
abundance of seed corn, while in
others there is a great dearth. Much
of the seed, especially in the north
ern part of the state, is of low germ
mating power, if not worthless.
Those having extra seed, as well as
those wanting, should advertise at
once. The local press, as well as
the agricultural paper, should be
used for this purpose. Costly expe-
rience last year taught our farmers
that Nebraska and Kansas grown
seed is unfit for our state. This
year the mistake will be repeated by
those buying seed from Ohio and
Pennsylvania. There are parties
trying to place thousands of bush
els of the Leaning variety Of Dent
corn in our state, claiming that it
will ripen in ninety days. At the
experimental Station, last season, the
Leaning corn was tested and found
wholly unfit for Wisconsin, where it
will not ripen short of one hundred
and ten or twenty days. Varieties
marked extra early" from Central
Ohio, were equally slow in matur-
ing, II we must go out of the
state for seed we should secure that
grown on a parallel north of us
rather than south. Our best foreign
seeds will come from Minnesota or
Northern Michigan, and possibly
New York or Vermont NAV supply
some of fair quality. The state
ments of those having seed to sell
who have had no experience with
growing corn in our state, are worth
less in this matter, and should not
be relied upon.
The reports sent to the station by
farmers Of this county are as follows:
Herman Grunow, of Mifflin, says:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

The democratic state central COM
mittee acted wisely in declaring in
favor of a substantial reduction OF
the tariff in the call for the state con
vention. Now this step in the right
direction ought to be followed up
by the state convention sending only
consistent tariff reformers as dele
gates to the national convention. 1t
needs a strong pull and a long
pull to keep the old democratic craft
straight in the course of CONNER
cial freedom; and it is all important
that delegates sent to Chicago in
July shall be uncompromisingly
opposed to the thieving tariff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

The revenue of the general gov
ernment exceeds legitimate expenses
more than one hundred millions an
nually A reduction of taxation is
prevented by the protected barons.
Money is thereby withdrawn from
circulation to the injury of business
making financial failures the rule
and not the exception. How long
will the American people endure the
iniquity of being taxed, not for the
support of the government, but fol
the support of subsidized interests
and monopolies! Millions for the
support of the government but not
one dollar for protection or subsidy,
ought to be the watchword of the
democratic tax reformers in the
coming campaign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

The democratic committees OF
Connecticut and Wisconsin, in their
published calls, have invited to
the state conventions all who favor
tariff reform. The Virginia COM
mittee depreciates agitation, and the
Pennsylvania convention will doubt
less declare against the taxpayers.
The republican machinery is prob
ably all in the hands of monopoly
tax-eaters and their apologists. The
The eastern greenbackers will be
found to be taxolaterS. But the
people are ahead of all the political
leaders. They don't worship tax
ation.-The Million.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
ELECTROGRAPH PORTRAITS
To All the People in Iowa, Lafayette
and Grant Counties

When having any species OF srnslI pictures en-
larged you will find II to your interest 70 give
your orders to Thomas Stevenson, Mineral Point
Wis. who is agent for Ney York house, that
enlarges sill kinds of small pictures, such as tin
types, photographs, card feTrotypes. dazuerreo-
types, ambrotypes, and in fact every specie of
small pictures enlarged and framed in q far su-
persor style, at one-half the usual price. War
ranted to be life like and 70 last lifetime. Do
not pay cut your money for water colors when
you can get handsome oil painting for almost
the same price. All work warranted 10 last a
lifetime Hold your orders TIL the AGENT calls.
Samples to be seen at the post Office. Toay Bros,
or J. A. SpratleTs on Saturday. All orders LEFT at
Toay Bros. or J. A. Spratlers Ill receive careful
attention Honest and square dealing with
everybody. - THOS STEVENSON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
Premium: TrOtting::- ::Sta|liOns
NO l.
Swigert.

Mambrino Swigert-Black Stallion, 1884 hands
high; weight LAO pounds; of high tinlsh-a per
feet beauty and of great natural speed. He has
gained great prominence as a sire in the western
part of the state.
can safely say his get are valued high er than
any other Stallion's ever owned in this sec ton.
He is certainly the finest show horse in the state
by record, having drawn the first premium at
Mineral Point in the fall of 1881. Again in 1883
was awarded the first in his class, also the Grand
Sweepstakes.
At Dodgevile he was awarded the first both
in 1882 and 1888.
At Boscobel first in 1882 and 1888.
At Lancaster second in 1882 and 1888.
At State Fair, second in roadster class. In
Sweepstakes class for high bred rotting stations,
under the following rules: speed, style of action,
breeding and their aptitude to produce their like
in offspring, was awarded the first premium, be-
ing grand silver medal, the highest prize given
any horse at the state fair.
This prize alone should convince any reason
able man of the excellence OF this horse, as the
competition was large and holly contested in by
all the large and prominent breeders in the state.
Mamhrino Swigert was sired by Swlgert the
sire of Calamus 2:24A; Resolute 2:2734; George
X 2251 (; Bay Brine 2:2S; Swigert Jr., winner of
the stallion lace at Mineral Point in 1881.
First dam, Jennie Hamilton by Lakeland
Abdallah, full brother to Herald, sire of Maud S.
Second dam by Mambrino Chief. Third dam by
| Downngs Bay Messenger. This breeding gives
him double cross to old Abdallah, sire of
| Rysdyks Hambletonian and n double cross to
Mambrino Chief the most coveted blood on the
turf. He traces fifteen times to imported Messen-
| ger with over twenty other thoroughbred crosses.
beautiful tabulated pedigree can be seen at
| the Post Office at Mineral Point.
WIN. J. DYER.
Lancaster, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, April I'd.

State of Wisconsin = County Court for Iowa
County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term
of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and
forsaid county, at the Court House, in the village
of Dodgeville in said county, on the 9th day of
May, A. d. 1854 being the first Tuesday of said
month, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
the following matters will be heard and con
Sidered:
The application of Mary Fritz, eNecutrix of
the estate of Joseph Fritz, late of the town
of Ridgeway, in said county, deceased, TO sell a
piece of real estate belonging to such estate, de-
Scrbed as follows, in said county of Iowa. TO wit:
west half of the northwest quarter and the
south east quarter of the northwest quarter, and
the southwest quarter of section number seven
a., township number five 90 north, of range
number five (5) east.
And it is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing a copy of tins notice for four weeks sue
cesSively, prior TO said day of hearing, in The
Iowa County Democrat weekly newspaper cir
culating in said county.
BY order of the Court:
JOHN 4. JONES Judge,
Dated, Dodgeville Wis. March II, 1854. S3w4
J. NJ. Smith, Attorney.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
N O. 2.
Victory.

This is a rovaly bred colt and a credit to the
smith by Volunteer (by Rysdyks Hambletonian),
sire of St Julien 2:l1i4, and % others in the
$3.50 list with five better than 2:s0 while no
other horse has but two better than 2:20.
Alden Goldsmith's Dam Maid of Orange,
by RysdykS Hambletonian. Second Dam High
land Maid, TIE first horse that trotted in 2-.7
Nictory's Dam by Swigert a developed sre,
having trotted. at the state fair at GAINESVILLE in
1873; half mile in Ell; full mile in 2:29 after
q season of ~ mares. Second dam by Eureka
son of Long Island Black Hawk and grand sire OF
Green's BaShaw, she VAS the Dam of Star of the
West, record 2:26, purchased last summer by
Judge Hays, of Clinton, Iowa, for breeding
stallion.
Victory traces eighteen times TO imported Mes
senger, four times to imported Shark four times
to imported Sourcrout, four times to imported
Diomede, three times to imported Whirligig, two
times to imported Belltounder sire of the dam
of Rysdyks Hambletonian. two times TO imported
Royalist two times to imported Pott of eight or
He is three years old dark bay or brown, l6
hands high, will make over lace pound horse
and possesses as tue q gait as any body's colt
Will make trotter sure.
1 purchased him of that prince OF breeders
Richard Richards of Racine, Wis, with the
recommend of being the best colt he ever bred
He has never been beaten in the show ring, he
took first premium at Bloomington. Lancaster,
Boscobcl and Mineral Point, all last fall.
These horses will make the season at Lancaster
from Friday noon till Saturday evening. the
balance of the time at my farm five miles north
of Lancaster, with Sa5 for insurance.
WIN. ID. DYER.
Lancaster, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

n NJ ftfor the working class. Send 10 cents for
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-. Full particulars direction. etc. sent Tree
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ly sure. Don't delay. Start now. Address
STISsoN & Co., Portland, Maine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

!" / believe more seed corn was saved
last fall than ever before"
James Spensley, Mineral Point:
Plenty of seed corn saved in this
section"
James L. Jones, Helena: In my
opinion enough corn for seed in our
neighborhood."
Thomas Convey, Ridgeway:
"Very little if any sound seed saved
here"
The. bulletin concludes as follows:
All seed should be tested at once,
and just before planting. At the
Experiment Station, seed which
grew perfectly about January first
now shows fifty per cent as unfit to
plant. Many of our cribs are
already empty and before midsum-
mer the loss of corn will be most keen
ly felt. To shorten the period OF
want few acres of early flint corn
may be grown which will be ready
for hogs by the middle of August.
At the north, when the season is
short, peas may be sown for early
seed. In conclusion it is
urged that our farmers by all posi-
BILE meanes labor to secure an en-
larged acreage of corn this season by
planting good seed, securing a good
stand and giving thorough tillage,
that when fall comes the cribs SO
long empty will again be filled to
OVERLOOKING.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
NOTICE nr ASSIGNMENT

To whom il may conc rn:-NotiCe is hereby
given that {. i. Parmele, HERETOFORE doing bust
ness at the city of Mineral Point, Iowa county
Wisconsin, did ON the l4th day of April A. d.
1874, make an assignment for the benefit of his
creditors to r. ]. Penhallegon r., assignee, Whose
pns,-office address is Mineral Point county anC
state aforesaid; aud every creditor of said c. b
Parmele, is hereby required to file within three
months from the first publication hereof, with
such assignee, or with Joseph l.. Leonard clerl
of lowe county circuit court whose post-ofiict
address is Dodgeville, said county and state or
pain of being debarred dividend, an affidavit
setting forth his name, residence aud Office
address. the nature, consideration and amount o.
his debt claimed by him over and above all as
sets. K. J. PENHALLEGON. JR., Assignee.
Mineral Point, Iowa County Wis.
Dated, April II, 1854. 37wS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

The tariff question has indeed
become live issue. 1t is said that
over one hundred members have
asked speaker Carlisle for recogni-
ton for speeches on the considera-
ton of the Morrison bill. The
question will in all probability have a
good airing before the end of the
campaign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

Ex-speaker Kieffer still continues
to occupy an unenviable position
before the public. A resolution was
recently passed in the house declar-
ing the charges made by him
against Boynton, the stenographer,
unworthy of belief-both republi-
cans and democrats voting in favor
of the resolution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

Advices from Washington state
that the house committee on rivers
and harbors will be ready to report
its bill by May first. 1t will appro-
pirate about 100000. No appro-
priation for the Improvement Of the
east Pecatonica river will be recon-
roan5pd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT.


To whom II may Concern:-Notice is hereby
given that Emma Henry heretofore doing bust
ness at the city OF Mineral Point, Iowa county,
Wisconsin. under the firm name of Henry's Bank,
did on the 18th day of April, A. d. I>S4, make
an assignment for the benefit OF her creditors to
Joseph Ii. Gundiy, assignee. whose post-ofice
address is Mineral Point county and state afoFe-
said; and every creditor of said Emma Henry or
Henry's Bank, is hereby required TO file within
three months from the first publication hereof
with such assignee, or with Joseph L. Leonard,
clerk of the Iowa county circuit court, whose
post-oifice address is Dodgeville said county and
state on pain of being debarred dividend, an
affidavit setting forth his name residence, and
post-ofice address, the nature, consideration and
amount of his debt claimed by him over and
above all assets.
JOSEPH Il. GCNDRY. Assignee.
Mineral Point, lows county, Wis.
Dated. April lita. 1854. S9wS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18

State OF WISCONSIN,, County Court Tor Iowa County,
In Probate
Notice is hereby given that at regular term
of the Iowa County Court to be held in and for
said County, at the Court House, in the village OF
Dodgeville i'll said county, on the 9th day OF
May, A. d. 1851, being the first Tuesday of said
month at , O'Clock in the afternoon of said day,
the following matters will be heard and con-
sidered:
The application of Matilda Gotthard to admit to
probate the last will and testament of William
Gotthard late of the city of Mineral Point in said
county, deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing a copy of this order for three weeks sue
cesSively prior to said day of hearing in The
Iowa County Democrat a weekly newspaper
circulating in said county
BY order of the Court
JOHN T. JONES, Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, April I'd. lSSi.-S5-wS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-04-18
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New Stage Line.

The undersigned viii run daily Stsge or Bus
from Mineral Point 70 Dodgey1lIe and return.
GOOD ACCOMMODATIONS
We respectfully solicit q share Of the patronage
Of the travelling public keller & BROWN.
Leave orders a The City Livery Stable 55d