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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
Educate the Hand.

The head of the American youth,
male and female, has been too long
educated at the expense Of the hand.
It is about time this sort of thing should
stop, if the claim of the Yankee that he
is nothing if not "practicaf' is to be in
future anything more than an idle
boast
Let it not be understood that what
S yulgarly known as book learn
ing" is to be despised or neglected;
it ought not to be and must not
be; the more of it the better. But
in these days of concentration OF
wealth and capital, of production by
great corporations, the proportion Of
those who work for wages is constantly
growing larger. Agricultural independ-
ence is being encroached upon by in
dustrial dependence. and how TO use
his hands in the coming battle of life
is now, more than ever before, becom-
ing the serious question for every
American boy.
Industrial or manual education, then,
is destined to become feature of the
education afforded by our public
schools. Geometry and jack-plane
are no more incompatible than that
delightful study and a blackboard.
Arithmetic would cease TO be stupid If
mechanical education enough were
sand&iched in between recitations TO
enable tie boys to manufacture-that
is, make with their hands, aided by
proper tools-the conditions of their
problems. Even text books would be
doubIy interesting if some Of the schol-
ars would spend time enough in a
printing Office to learn how it was
made, and be able to describe the pro-
cess intelligently.
There Is not q blacksmith shop in
the country but should have two or
three boys in it a part Of the summer
vacation, If for nothing more than to
consider whether they should Ike the
business; not a carpenter shop but
should tolerate few school boys in it
now and then, that they may learn how
to drive nail correctly: arr so on
throughout the trades. Division OF
labor, which has come with the intro
duction of machinery, while good and
necessary thing. Is derelict ~ that II
has nothing in the place Of the aPpren-
tee system which it has destroyed.
Let the school and the workshop CO.
operate in every community IN he coun-
try. and the union Of text b,oks and
tools viii be consummatei in 4 siirpris-
:ngIy short time with beneficial results.
II Is not proposed nor is il dSirabIe to
tlrn all schools into worlglo2s; that
would be as unfortunate as be present
state of affairs, which Is aIlbooks and
no tools.
Thoughtful men interesbh in educa-
tion.l matters are not nea.eting these
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
Had Thrown Out Hints.

A subscriber sends us the following.
which he alleges occurred recently on
the line of the Central Railroad. We
will not vouch for the tr'uthfulness of its
location or the correctness of the incl
dent, but il is so much akin 10 human
nature that we publish it: when a
Georgia father found out that his son
John was sparkling a certain farmer ;
daughter for a year or more without
settling any question, he called him ont
behind the stack and said to him;
John, do YOU love Susan Tinkcrp'
II guess | do, dad"
And does she love you2'
That's what dunno, and I'm 'fraid
to ask her.
"Wcll, you'd better throw ont few
hints tonight and find out. It's no use
wearing out boot-lcather unless you arc
going to marry her.
That night at ten o'clock John came
home wreck. His face was all
scratched up, his ear was bleeding, his
hat gone, and his back was covered with
mud
John, John! What on airth is the
natter exclaimed the old man, lay
ing down his paper.
bin over to Thinkers, was the re-
ply.
"And-and-"
And ! threw out few hints to
Susan.
What kind o hints?''
why, | told her I'd been hoofing il
two miles four nights out Of a wee
for the last year to sot up with her while
she chawed gum and sung through her
nose, and now | reckoned it was time
for her to brush her teeth and darn up
her stockings, cure the bile on her chin
and tell the old folks that we're en-
gagged
And her father bounced you?"
NO, dad, no; that's where I'm con-
soled 1t took the whole gasted family.
including Susan, two hired men and
three dogs, and then | wasn't more u
half licked. | guess we moved on 'em
too soon, dad / guess il wasn't quite
time ssto throw out hints. = Savannah
(fd. Rcc0rd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
Especial Notice to Delinquent
Tax PAYERS.

Your attention is earnestly called 70 the follow
ing statement: At the meeting of the County
Board in November, 1888. the following resolu-
ton was adopted:
whereas, 1t appears from the report of the
coupty treasurer OF Iowa county. submitted 10
this board on the 18th inst, that the item of tax
certificates now in the hands of said treasurer
amounted to the sum of over 5000 al their lace
value, which by adding the accrued interest VIII
reach the enormous sum of over $4,000; and
Whereas. The Revised Statutes section Clfs1)
provide that the holder of any tax certificate
may, at his option, in lieu of taking tax deed,
at any time after three years from the date OF
such certificate and before he would be barred
from demanding a tax deed thereon, foreelose
the same by action as in case OF mortgage upon
real estate; therefore
:. Resolved, That the county treasurer be and
hereby is authorized and directed, by and with
the advise and under the direction of the district
attorney, TO begin and prosecute TO final judg-
ment the delinquents, under tax certificates now
owned by the county
. November IL iNS3"
The proceeding above ordered is one that v i'll
result in divesting you of all title to lands on
which valid certificate Is owned by the county,
if the certificate is foreeloSed. 1t is like action
to foreclose mortgage, and involves all the or
binary proceedings of regular foreclosure. The
very large amount of delinquent lands in the
| county. amounting in all to about Sil,C01 has
compelled the county to resort to this measure to
reduce that amount. We are about to begin
proceedings under this resolution in every town
in the county: and you may expect your lands
will be included unless you settle with the
county clerk within thirty days from the date of
this notice.
The case of Meade against Nelson in the sgd
and OF Manseau against Edwards in the Seth vol
ume of the Reports of the Supreme Court of Wis
consin, each decides that no defense going to the
question of the legality of the tax on which the
certificate of sale was issued can be interposed
after nine months has elapsed since the sale. All
defenses of this kind have been destroyed by the
enactment of chapter 334 of laws of 1878.
Believing that this is a matter of which the
people OF the county should have ample and
timely notice we have concluded TO make it
known i'll this manner: and this notice will be
published four weeks in the county papers; after
which we shall begin to foreclose.
Respectfully,
T. SCOTT ANSLEH,
District Attorney.
W. f. ROWE,
1S-w4 County Treasurer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
Much Learning Made Him Mad.

There was wild scene Of excitement
| last evening in PASTOR Lawson's little
| Baptist Church at Quincy Point. While
| the congregation was at prayer in
rushed man dust-stained and maniac
looking, whooping like Comanche,
and gesticulating in wild and delir-
ious manner. Down one Of the aisles he
sped, and on reaching the vicinity of
the pulpit mounted chair and COM
menced to belaDor the air with a piece
of lead pipe, evidently warding off his
imaginary enemies. There was danger
that he would break somebody's head
if they came near him, and everybody
took good care to keep at a respectable
distance. In his endeayors TO keep off
his supposed foes he kept continually
calling on the Deity to save him. The
women, after their first scare, rushed
out Of the building TO breathe little
freer. After they were once safely out
side the maniac was entreated TO leave
the place, and said he would go with a
Catholic Clergyman. The good pastor
said he was a minister, but the fellow
didn't take kindly to his appearance
and wouldn't oudge an inch. Finally
somebody had the good sense TO suggest
that an officer be sent Tor. Officer Hay
den soon arriTed. He proceeded down
the aisle and told the fellow, who was
still perched upon the stool, that he
must go with him. He had not stopped
his gymnastic exercises, and the officer,
coming within range of his weapon, re-
ceived a severe blow on his head. The
officer seized hold Of the mailman, and
with the assistance Of some five or six
Of the congregation succeeded in over
powering and Handwriting him He
was then taken to the lookup in the de-
pot carriage. Before going, however.
he managed to bite two men in the
hands badly. Previous to his cscapaie
in the church the man lad raced madly
ali around the Point AMI Lad come,
iadeel. from Boston roundabout jour-
ne.. certainly eighteen miles. II was
asee. t.l.ae.i TO-DAY that the nlan's name
Is ii.sIn sctaly. that he Lscame
cT= L s. much reading in the Public
L 49, 4. and under some freak took
this Journey. Quincy (-Mdss.I Special
10 f1i,.fgo Herals
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04

phases of instruction for youth. In this
city the institute of technology is not an
experiment, it is an institution. Its
methods duly modified are applicable to
country high school. II does not in
the least interfere or obstruct the CLASH
cal education which distinguishes the
neighboring university at Cambridge.
Its school of mechanic arts admits BOYS
As Young as fifteen. Several schools
for manual education are already started
in New York st. Louis boasts of one
Of the best in the country. One of the
most significant signs of the times is a
recent circular of the Carriage Build
erS' National Association which has es-
tahliShed in New York school for the
advancement of technical knowledge
among apprentices and mechanics of the
carriage trade. Why should not every
trade have like association for like
purpose? hiRing Gazette.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
A CHICAGO FIRE

| CHICAGO, Jan. 1st, 1884. - After
yearning for some time to see the
Fire Department at work, some con-
siderate citizen got up fire Sunday
evening for my qualification.
The building occupied by the Ma
tional Printing company, on Monroe
street, opposite Haverly's theatre,
took fire about 5 o'clock p. M, Sur
day. My first impression on near
ing the fire was, that some one was
drunk, as the Police Patrol rushed
on the scene.
A rumor started that a magazine
of powder was under the building,
caused a slight panic; but it was
only an iron box of powder that
had been rolled into the street from
a cellar near by.
An engine Is near Us, pulling
away as though it knew just what
was the trouble, and what its part
was. In the distance two more are
seen. | remark to my friend that
there must be five or six engines at
work. He replies that there are at
least twenty. Sure enough by pass
ing around the block fifteen engines
may be counted; some at work;
others retired to heat water for an
other run. Engines may be seen in
the vicinity OF fire hard at work,
while the presence Of the engine
itself is a spectators only evidence
that there is a fire.
In front of the burning building
the ground is covered with hose and
lines of hose are seen carried to the
top of six story building. The air
is full of steam, cinders and profan-
ity. A dense crowd moves along
the walk opposite as slowly as the
commands of the police to keep
moving permit. On the side next
the fire spectators are not allowed.
Upon trying to go there a police
billy and you can't go this way,
young fellow" causes one to change
| his direction. At the close of the
show about five feet of water was
found in the cellar.
Although the burned building cuts
a small figure in SO big city, it was
found that the loss amounts to near
ly $7OOOOO00.
The casualties were slight, an en-
gineer breaking his arm in a fly
wheel, and another fireman bruised
by falling timbers.
Another fire new years eve made
a grand display, it being an inflam-
mable furniture factory near the cor
ncr of Franklin and Van Buren,
streets. These with several fires of
lesser magnitude made the coming
of 1884, q brilliant event. MIRO,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
The Weekly Wisconsin.

The Weekly Wisconsin has by far
the largest corps Of paid contribu-
tors of any weekly newspaper in
the Northwest. Among the authors
who write regularly for the Weekly
Wisconsin, we can enumeratc The
following: Carlotta Perry, Ella
Wheeler, Sarah d. Hobart, Stella Z,
AiEcns, Hilda Siller, Ella A. Giles,
Mrs. A. y. Cole, Harold c. Under-
wood, Anthony T.. Anderson, Emily
IL. Leland, Sarah d. Halstead, Hat
tie Tying Griswold. Alice King
Hamilton, Mrs. c. X. Gibson, Mrs.
LaviIla L. ALLEN, Ellie Hand Mar
tin, Elizabeth Co,e, Grace S Wells,
Mrs. Alma Pcnner, Mrs Marian f.
Warden, Josephene A. Kelly, Geor-
giana I'eatherstonhaugh, Olga A
Coleman, Nj. S, SAVAGE Nellie ",
Anderson, Kats IT, Esterly, Ebsn
y. Rexfc5d,s'lN. p. Boynton, "
Taught al. We specially cal at,
tentpn ta the regular departments
1870 ptorcs; Poetry; Boys and
Giris department: Woman's World
Puzzels; Our family; Fashion Notes
Farming and Household; News and
Editorial Comments The price OF
this really excellent family news
paper is only Sl.00 per year, and we
send to every new subscriber any
one of the list of books printed
in the columns of The Weekly Wis
consin. Cramer, Aikens x Cramer,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
ERMIL Nd

Christmas tree at Mount Hope
on the evening of the q. Result all
the little folks delighted, and the
Sunday school financially aided
A large quantity of shelled corn
is being received here from Kansas,
and it is disposed of as soon as it
arrives.
Messrs. Batten IL Richards con-
tinuc to ship good deal of stock.
They deserve the patronage of the
people as they are straight dealing
men, and all times pay the best
price the market will afford.
\ social party at Mr.. Dowlings
last night. The young folks report
4 pleasant time, and herewith return
thanks to Mr.. and Mrs Bowling
for courtesies extended.
MARRIEp.-Hoskins- Patterson. -
At the residence of the brides
parents, on the evening of the 10Th
inst, Rev J. Thos. Pryor, officiating
Mr.. John b. Hoskins of Dodgeville,
to Miss Jennie ], Patterson, of Ed
mund; Robert T. Patterson as best
man and Miss Wilson as brides
maid. Quite a number of the
friends of the parties assembled to
witness the ceremony, which was
impressively rendered according to
the rites of the NJ i. church. After
which a few hours were spent in
social chat, when all retired to their
homes leaving as a mark of their
good wishes and esteem, the follow
ing valuable presents, viz;
smith hros. doZ napkins and toilet case; Mr..
and Mrs Geo huhnS, copy ByronS complete
works. Hattie Newell, set toilet towels: Saddle
Wickham. set toilet towels: Miss ReddclI table
cloth; MIR aud Mrs Robert Patterson, table cloth
and silver sugar spoon: .. J. Nilmarth, silver
napkin rings; Miss Kate Patterson, set goblcts
AMI water pitcher; Baker Bros pair vases: Johu
and rrictia Williams, set vases. Mr. ana Mr.,
Thomas HoSkIuS, T, antimacRSSar: Mr. and
Mrs TX u Adams, lamhrequnS; . ) IIarkinS, pain
SILVER salt cellars; Miss lIarkiuS silver butter
knife aud spoon, Mr. and Mrs W Adams and
grandma, set table spoons: Robt Patterson. Jr !.
dog silver teaspoons: Mr. and Mrs Geo Patterson,
Yer teaspoons; Mrand Mrs Frank Chandler table
linen; MIR and Mrs lnoNtuceut aud Nellie Baxter
silver butter stands; Mr. Geo Perkins cake basket
Miss NJ Wilson hCdSpread Mr. and Mrs John
Patterson, pair WOODEN blankets: Walter aud
Belle Adams large parlor lamp. Mr. and Mrs J
Jones tNtnnt toilet mat; Mraud Mrs W T Weston
large album; Miss ould. wicker work stand: Mi
and Mrs f I Baker, set silver mounted table
knives: Mr. and Mrs IhoS lIuSklnS ST l. doz Sil.
Yer knives james Williams, set Sllrer tea spoons
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04

State Of Wisconsin, County Court for Iowa County
In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at Il regular term
of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
said County at The Court House. i'll the village Of
Dodgeville in said county, on the 18th day of Feb
ruary 4. d. 1851, being the first Tuesday of said
month at II o'clock in the forenoon of said day,
the following matters will be heard and con,
sdered:
The application of John KearnS TO admit 10
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 Il copy of this order for three weeks sue
cessively prior To said day of bearing in The
Iowa County Democrat II weekly newspaper
published in said county.
BY order of the Court:
JOHN I. JONES, Judge.
Dated Dolgeyille, Wis, Dec. 10Th, lSS3.-2o-w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04

sprsJ buSineSS men ufake up It's lnahaRe-
mcnt, Ms success as permanent bust
ness institution is assured at the out
set. The bank will occupy the first
floor OF the Villas House block.
Your correspondent has had occa-
sion to notice during his occasional
trips over the Madison division of the
{. q n. w. Ry that the entire corps of
train officials were gentlemanly and
courteous i'll their treat ment of pas
Scngcrs, and especially has he noticed
that no more gentIemanly news agent
ever dispensed refreshments or fur
uishcd the morning dalics to the tray
cling public than Mr.. u. N. Lemen
whose home home is at Cobb, Iowa
county.
AS II reliable and energetic news
paper correspondent, Mr. NJ. \. lIoyt.
of this city, brother of Mr.. IIoyt, of
Chicago. late of the Madison Democrat.
has quite an cnviable reputation. He
writes from Madison to the Milwaukee
Sentinel, the Lacrosse Republican and
Leader. and the Chicago Herald, and
his correspondence is always readable
and interesting.
The State journal gives the figures
to show that upward of 100000 have
been expended in Madison during the
the past year for permanent improve
ments.
The National Teachers meeting will
he held in this city III July next. Ar
Judgements for proper reception of
the visitors will be made and a large
attendance is almost certain.
Geo. T.. Ward. who has many friends
in Iowa county. goes this week to es-
tahliSh himself in the law business 1T
Ma2oManie, Dane county. 1t is good
opening, and that George will succeed
in building mp good practice we feel
certain.
The Democrat and state journal
being cut off from their usual supply
OF Legislative notes ut this time of year
ON account of biennial sessions are
wasting considerable printers ink in
abuse Of each other. Their remarks
contain much that might be called
witty, and more that is certainly other
wise.
\ meeting was held last week to
consider the best method of proceed
ing in regard to the proper reception Of
the National Teachers Association in
July. 1t is stated that from 5000 10
5000 teachers and others interested
will be present. and the meeting will
undoubtedly be an interesting one, as
we'll us proving great thing Oman
cially for Madison.
Secretary of State L. G. Timme gave
the following timely advice in answer
to the question rs to the probable corn
yield of 1888: 1T would be beneficial
to the farmers of Wisconsin to bear in
mind That the corn Yield Of 1888 was
almost an entire failure and in order
W NlNl1 ANA NAlS WY lbk lliI NOllltlS
year they will have TO procure for
planting between 100000 and 100000
bushels of seed corn. 1t would be well
for the farmers to consider this matter
in ample season that provision may be
made therefor"
II. L. Clayton, of Lone Rock, and
w. II. Bennett, superintendent of pub
lie property. have been appointed aids
of the staff of the National Com
mander-in-Chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic.
George c. Min, the celebrated
preacher-actor, of Chicago, appeared at
the Opera house last Thursday even
ing. The general verde. is that he is
q failure, and lacks both voice and
ability.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
LEGAL NOTICES.

state of Wisconsin = County Court for lows
county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at regular term
of the Iowa County Court to be held in and
forsaid county ut the Court House, in the village
of Dodgeyille, in said county, on the 9Th day OF
February, \. d. 1884. being the first Tuesday
of said month, al 10 o'clock in the forenoon o
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 III said county deceased, not already
administered upon.
And it is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks sue
cesSvCy prior to said day of hearing, in The Iowa
county Democrat, u weekly newspaper circula
ting in said county.
BY order of The Court
JOHN T. JONES, Judge
Dated, Dodgeyille, Wis, Jan. ,, 1854. 22HS
Wilson Il Mci!hOn, Attorneys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
NIX. Van Matre, huctiOneeY,

Is prepared to cry public sales at all times on
reasonable Terms. Farmers sales a speciality.
Can be seen a. Mineral Point every Saturday.
Orders left Mt The Democrat office will receive
prompt attention, n. \. VAN MATRE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
mEnUInMEuIMlIuTUUuunHuIuu

Tel the Children to cut out and save tho comic
silhouette PICTURES as they appear from lssce 10
issUe. They viii be pleased with the Collection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-01-04
The Representative Democratic
Newspaper Of the South.

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FROM The STATE CAPITAL.

Madison has observed the holidays,
Christmas and New Years, in hearty
manner. The variety and value Of
presents were greater than usual, and
as this seems to have been the case
elsewhere it would go to show. we
think, that these holidays, and cs-
peclally Christmas, will be more than
before generally observed throughout
the country. We have only Il few hol-
days, LIT us make the most of them.
.t4I,Ae' capital City Bank is progressing
16nsisa dnsits arrangements for transaet-
irwfbussness aud asisome Of Ma,iiset's
hSAlA kilainess mon tilal,a I'M iIs rIlil1lani,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-12-25

Brooklyn Eagle: The manager of a
iarge hotel in London is making an in
teresting experiment. 1t is designed tc
ascertain which nationality are the best
customers at a hotel. Havinga turn
for statistics he went into the matter
very carefully, the results Of his inauir.
les being that the Englishmen stood at
the top Of the list, as spending most
money. Next came the German, then
came the Frenchman and finally the
American. This last is a marvel. the
more so that many wealthy Americans
who go across the ocean do not stint
themselves. But what runs up a man,s
bill in a hotel is not what he eats. Int
what he drinks, and the average Amer.
lean rarely drinks anything but water at
his meal. At home he makes 10 for
this to sorne extent by taking "a SMILE
here and an "eye-openerp there .Ius,
before the dinner hour at any big Amer.
lean totel the bar is densely crowded
with men drinking seductive spirituous
mixtures. which must be much more
deleterious than . fair allowance of good
vine. Probably this habit i observed
IN England, and as what the9uest take
at the bar is ~thereupon paid for and does
not appear in the bill, the Amoricans
may De better customers than .hey an.
pear % the a~scontented eye Of 4 hotel