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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
For County Judge.

EDITORS DEMoCRAT:-l wish you would suggest
my name in your next issue, as a candidate for
the Office of County Judge for Iowa county, to be
voted for at the coming spring elections, subject
of course to the action of the County Democratic
Convention
1t is in order you minated, to suggest candi-
dates and discuss their merits. With reference
TO your suggestion as to course of action. will
say that having filed the responsible Office of
Clerk of Court; now, and for some years past,
that of Justice of the Peace, my experience
and inclination lead me to look forward for some
position of advancement, supposed to be within
the gift of my party, at a time when Republican,
ism is giving way to the giant of Democracy,
who has leaped into renewed life. and after the
des OF March will be directing the vast energies
of the country, when Democratic nominee
may hope for fair show of winning at the polls.
beg leave to state further, that l do not tax,
this step inconsiderately or gratuitously, but
after having duly weighed the importance of the
office, and my capacity to discharge it's duties,
properly, honestly. faithfully and efficiently.
Should the presentation of my candidacy, so
and support of my friends in convention assem-
bled and result i'll my nomination for the office.
have a very strong conviction, that am sure
10 meet with all the success necessary, leaving
me nothing more TO desire.
Very truly yours, JOHN COMMlNS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

Hon. D. K. Tenney, of Madison,
has submitted to the legislature q
long memorial praying for reform in
the methods of assessment. He would
take the matter out of the hands OF
towns and cities, and state assessor
appointed, with power to appoint a
sufficient number Of deputies to
assess the property of the entire
state. He does not think the OBJ
iections raised to assessing both
credits and property which secure
them, on the ground of being double
assessment, worthy of consideration.
His great hope of remedy for the
present evils lies in inquisitorial as
sessments. 1t is not likely that the
present legislature will act upon his
suggestions, or that reform in the
manner of assessment will ever be
brought about by any such sudden
and radical change as he proposes.
Nor do we believe that assessments
will ever be made with any show OF
equality until the obnoxious feature
of double assessment is eliminated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

The protectionists III congress have
for years advocated a pet scheme to
encourage ship building in this
country. They would subsidize
American vessels carrying mail to
foreign ports, in the hope of thus
building up an American marine.
We are glad to learn that the scheme
has been defeated so far as this sess-
ion is concerned. High duties on
material and restrictive and prohib-
itory laws have destroyed our ship
ping and the first step which con-
grcss ought to take towards reviving
this most important interest is to re-
peal the laws which prevent its
growth. When this is tried without
avail it will be time enough to talk
of subsidies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

C. X. Dean, of Boscobel, in The
Teller of last week, makes the fol-
lowing comments upon the speech
of Hon. Burr w. Jones upon the
French spoliation BILL"
l think 1t not saying too much TO say Of
IT, though have been an interested and reading
citizen of Wisconsin for forty years, l cannot
now call to mind a speech delivered by one of
its Representatives in either House, on any occa-
sion which in form. in terseness, in appropriate
ness OF language and in strength OF argument
contained so many and such excellent merits as
does this speech. l think it great pity that our
congressional district chose to remove so vslu.
able member from the House of representatives
The fact OF his delivery of this remarkable
speech which commanded the fixed attention of
the House, is not all that is to be entered to his
credit He is a new member and the cases have
been rare indeed, when new members and
young men-in this case without previous legs-
lative experience-hss taken such high rank at
once in the judgment of all the old members
lie has often been heard on the floor OF the
House and has always commanded unusual re-
spect, and better than all, his votes have almost
invariably been cast on the right side.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

1t is said that there is a good pros
pect for the passage of the bill
before the legislature providing for
the appointment of a state bank
examiner The many failures of
private banks during the past year
have furnished an unanswerable
argument why such measure
ought to be passed. The strict sys-
tenn of supervisoe or examination
is the chief strength of the national
banking system. The main feature
of this system was found to work
well as a state law before they We're
engrafted in our national statutes,
While the national banks have TO
great measure supplanted state OF
private banks, is desirable that al
banks should be conducted in the
safest and best manner possible. II
is a duty which the state owes Its
citizens to exercise supervisor over
banks doing business under and by
virtue of its state laws.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

The original bill before congress
to place Gen. Grant upon the retired
list is almost in the identical word
ing of the Fitz John Porter bill,
which President Arthur vetoed on
constitutional grounds. On this &C.
count it is meeting much strong OPP
position from the republican side of
the house, as its passage would place
the president in most uncomforta-
bic dilemma. To be consistent he
would nave to veto the Grant bill
also as he made the form of the bill
basis for an excuse for a constitu-
tional bubble.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

\ strong opposition to the pro-
posed appropriation for an agricul-
tural college is developing through
out the state. The establishment
of such an institution would be
questionable policy under any cir.
cumstances, we think; and would be
positively wrong under the present
unfavorable condition of financial
affairs. 1t surely cannot be claimed
that there is any great need of such
an institution. Give the people two
wears more to think over the matter,
and if they then think it advisable
and have plenty of funds to spare,
the next legislature can carry out
their wishes. Meanwhile aGricul-
turc will doubtless be prohtahly
carried on under constantly mprov-
ing methods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

Col. Villas appears not to be con-
tent with adding new lusture to the
fame of General Grant by his mem
orabIe speech in Chicago but is
striving to do him service of a
more material nature. In the assem-
bly, on Tuesday last Mr.. Villas moved
that the rules be suspended and the
memorial to congress, asking that
Gen. L. S. Grant be placed upon
the retired list, be taken up and put
upon its passage. The motion was
agreed to, and the memorial passed
unanimously.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
mOttos hung UP.
An Enterprisinq. Reliable House.

c. Il. Mofett can always be re-
lied upon, not only to carry in stock
the the best of everything, but to
secure the Agency for such articles
as have well known merit, and are
popular with the people, thereby
sustaining the reputation of being
always erterprising, and ever re-
liable. Having secured the Agency
for the celebrated DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
will sell it on positive guarantee.
1t will surely cure any and every
affection of Throat, Lungs and
Chest, and to show our confidence
we invite you to call and get a free
Trial Bottle. 29w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
Land Excursion to Tennessee, Miss
iss'ppi. Arkansas and Texas.

The Illinois Central r. r. will
run another low rate Land Excur-
sion to points in Tennessee. Miss
issippi, Arkansas and Texas, leaving
Warren at S:45, a. M, Tuesday,
Feb. "a, 1856. For rates, Sleeping
Car Berths and general information
concerning this Excursion apply to
the undersigned at Manchester, la.
Mr.. n. I. Burroughs, of Cherokee,
offers for sale 100000 acres of choice
hard wood timber lands at $500 per
acre on liberal terms. Write him
for descriptive circulars, and then
go and examine the Timber.
]. F. MERRY, Gen. West Pass. Agt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
mnICIAL CONVENTION.

Notice is hereby given that a Judicial Conven-
ton for the purpose of nominating a candidate
for County Judge for Iowa county, to be voted
for at the ensuing spring election will be held at
the court house in the village Of Dodgeville,
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1885,
at one O'Clock p. m, ond for the transaction OF
.1ch ether business as may be determined upon
by the convention. The several town and city
wards win be represented as follows:
Arena 7; Clyde 3; Dodgeville 1G; Eden 4; High
land II; Linden 6; Mifiin 6; Mineral Point s:
Mineral Point city, lst ward 7: Mineral Point city
ID ward G.; Moscow 4; Pulaski 6; Ridgeway 10;
WAldwick 4; Wyoming 3.
BY order OF the Democratic County Committee.
29w3 ALDR0 jerks, Chairman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
Prof. StrasSmatl.

Optician. direct from Berlin Germany, will visit
this city as above stated.
lie is doing an immense bthrOugh the United
L. S and giving satisfaction and delight to hun
dreds with defective sight. HIS kno" ledge of the
human eye, and his skill in adjusting the glasses
is marvellous beyond imagination. Endorsed by
all the great and learned of this continent and
Europe,
In an instant. if by magic, he is enabled to
tell you any aiment of your failing vision, point
out the cause and danger, and adapt brilliant
glasses and peculiarly ground to suit every defect
in the eye which viii aid in restoring and
strengthening the eyesight of the young and old.
Scientists invited 10 examine this new system
for the preservation OF the human eye.
TEACHERS
should watch the early manifestation OF their
scholars eyesight and report in lime to their
respective parents TO have their eyesight exam
ined by Prof Strassman, the optician Of national
fame.
ARTIFICIAL EYES REPLACED.
Persons deprived of an eye can have this de-
formity removed by the ingertion of an artificial
one, witch moves and acts like natural organ.
without pain.
OFFICE HOURS
10 - a. m, to p m, and to in the evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

Hon. M. NJ. Strong, Alex. Wilson
and J. NJ. Smith, attorneys of this
city, were present at the meeting of
the state bar association held at
Madison this week. Mr.. Stong pre-
sided throughout the entire meeting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
ArrAcuMsNr NOTICE

AEiACHAhNi SoiiSE:
State of Wisconsin, Iowa county, city of Mineral
Point--ss. In Justice court.
To samuel T. Kitchens: You are hereby no.
titled that a warrant of attachment has been
issued against you, and your property at
& Co.. amounting to one hundred and two
and twenty seven onehundreth dollars. Now
unless you shall appear before John Commins,
Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, a
his Office in said city of Mineral Point on the
2lst day of February. A. d. 1885, al 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, judgment will be rendered against
you and your property sold to pay the debt.
Dated this 10th day OF January 1855.
SAMUEL HOOKING Il co.
Lanyon & Spensely, attorneys for plaintiffs. 25aS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
Needles.

What becomes of all the lost needless
Millions of these useful little nipple
ments are manufactured yearly. and
experience proves that while o frac-
tional part of them is spoiled by break
ing, by far the largest portion disap-
pears mysteriously. The housewife or
seamstress sticks the tiny bar of steel
in her dress or in the cushion; when
she seeks it again it can not be found
il has vanished as completely as if i'm
| merscd in bath OF aquafortis. The
old nursery rhyme says:
A penny for cotton ball,
ha penny for a needle
That's the way tho money goes,
And pop goes the weasel!
We have always been puzzled to ac-
count for the introduction of the weasel
in this antique quatrain. Possibly our
great grandmothers, mystified by the
loss of Their needles. concluded that
they must have been filched by the sly
aud noiseless animal referred to. But
nowadays, when the weasel's visits in
well-regnlated household are far aud
few between, no theory of that sort will
bear the penetrating light of scientific
inquiry. Nevertheless, the needles con-
tinue TO GO comparatively few Of them
retired by active work, most of them
irretrieyably lost.
Perhaps CLEAN Of light is cast on
this obscure problem by the news sent
To US from the little town of Sardinia,
in the northern part of this State. A
Mrs. Seely there having complained of
acute pains in her arms, DIR. kingman
poulticed the sur ace above the spots
where the pain was most keenly felt,
and few days afterwarc gradually ex-
tracted no less than forty-six needle.
from the muscles between the shoulder
and the elbow. The patient has not
the slightest idea OF how the irritants
got there. This case is by no means
phenomenal or unprecedented. Many
instances are recorded Of ladies who
q mania for swallowing nee
dies or deliberately pushing them into
their flesh. Hence the query naturally
aries whether most Of the lost needles
are not nnconsciously absorbed into the
systems of our wives. sisters, cousins
and aunts. 1t may be an evidences Of
the benevolent design of nature to thus
supply needed element OF iron in the
blood At all events it is q subject
which ought to be comprehensively in
yestigated by our scientific societies.
A. Y. Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

Our townsiYlan John Commins,
respectfully announces himself as
a candidate for county judge, sub
iect to the action of the democratic
county convention to be held at
Dodgeville on March 4th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

The Milwaukee Journal considers
Samuel J. Randall zone of the
ablest REPUBLICAN politicians in the
country, and one who stands deser-
wildly high among the best men of
his political faith
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

Hon. 7. Scott Ansley, of this city
desires to announce through the
columns of The Democrat that he
will be a candidate before the demo-
cratic convention for the nomination
for the Office of county judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
IEGAI NOTICES.

State of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ss.-In
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Philip Lawinger,
late of Iowa county. deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of Philip
Lawinger, deceased, having been issued to Sophia
Lswinger.
II Is ordered that six months from and after
this date be, and are hereby allowed for the cred
itors OF said Philip Lawinger, deceased, to pre-
sent their claims for examination ana allow
ance.
Ordered further, that the claims and demands
Of all persons against said deceased be received,
examined and adjusted by this court at regular
terms thereof TO be held at the court house, in
the village of Dodgeville, in said comfy, on the
LIST Tuesdays of August and Sept. A. d. 1855, and
that notice thereotbe given by publication ofthis
order for four weeks successfully in The Iowa
County Democrat q weekly newspaper pub
lished al the city of Mineral Point in said county
By the Court:
JOHN 7. JONES, County Judge.
Dated, Dodgevlle, Wis, Feb. Sd, 1881. 2Sw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

Levi. NJ. Villas, of Eau Claire, has
received the endorsement of the
state bar association as candidate
for associate justice of the supreme
court
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

The Dodgeville Star urges the
nomination of Cryus Lanyon, Of
this city, as the democratic candi-
date for county judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
THE DEMOCRAT.
POETRY And SERIAL STORY.
IS TIE R.tEr PREFTIs

Yes2 Is she prc;t,g Come. impartial be-
Fronounce your saGshcn' On her features
Tm very confident We shalt asree.
Speak your opinion fTcSlX, once for al.
Is baby rrsJtys way . course she is.
wonder much thar : o. iho question raise.
Just scan minu;eiS Ter ,is'a~ tie phtz,
And tel me 'ra Y San yea fall to q: use?
What's that you ). 'Aeu 10 NOT iSe rho
That ever ard annG her trowS coat-act:"
lis thus she shows ereoGE SIZE viii put down
tjust ike her mamma each ignoeie act.
The world 10 her a disappointment proves;
This is the reason way ste doesn't smile.
She IL Ike us better a. time onward moves.
Don be impatient; iuss you wait awhile.
For smiles and kisses Il Il, >wre; mouth was
made
Although just row She opes it wide to try
The compass OF her 70 c., he not diSmayed;
Twill DO this work twas made for by and by.
Her eyeswe catch glimpse OF now aud then
blink
Are dark and brilliant; thcyN do mischief
She's Old enough to manage ,aoia, think.
Her nose is neither Roman, nor a pug,
But Just a useful Shapeiy feature wee.
mat one Will never need 10 pinch or tug
10 make iooI pretty, hut Just let it be.
Her hair is soft, abundant fine and dark
Her skin OF peachy Smootnness, and her
arms
Seem male :Gr ,wtning round ones neck
but mark
1caa not inventory half her charms
Is baby prctry2 Bless her, = she not?
A Sweeter dsr,in ne cr eur hearts did lure ,
So lovely, lnnoc IN without one spot;
oh may She eyGg b thus fair and pure.
Ida tuf,a, Ia ~. NApHsti tliaS<l RCpnblicIH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

1T ID curious that there should be .
tight money market in Canada when 30
many American banks have reserves
there. Current
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
Dairy Notices at New Orleans.

In the rooms for dairy exhibits at
the New Orleans exposition, Wis
consin dairymen have the following
mottos hung up.
"lf Corn is King, The Cow is Queen"
Wisconsin with her Dairy of Five Hundred
and sixty Thousand Cows, produced in 1884
Thirty-eight Millions pounds of Butter, Thirty
Millions pounds of Cheese. Total cash valve
Of the Milk produced. Twenty Million Dollars
The dairy farmer has Cash every month"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
From Gen. Bragg:

Your interrogstories are propounded and en-
titled to be cvilly answered. My answer to each
respectively, is as follows: 1st am not in favor
OF a tariff for protection. I'd. am in favor of a
substantial revision and reduction of the present
tariff. 81. am opposed to the Randall tariff
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

With a view of ascertaining the
status of the forty-ninth house Of
representatives on the question Of
protection. The American Machin-
list published in New York, has sent
out interrogatories to all the con-
gressmen that who are not members
of the present house, and conse-
quently not counted by the vote OH
the Morrison bill. From the ans
wers received The Machinist con-
cludes that there will be small
protective majority in the next con-
gress. The Evening Wisconsin OF
Monday, February 16, reproduces
two replies to the Machinist "as be-
ing fairly representative of the re-
publican and democratic sentiment
of Wisconsin. The letters are from
o. B. Thomas of our neighboring
district, the seventh, and Gen. Bragg
of the second, respectively, and are
n, foflouc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20
From Mr.. Thomas:

In answer to yours of the 9th inst, in which
you ask me whether favor a protective tariff,
also whether favor q general reduction OF the
present tariff, have to say thatin relation to the
subject of tariff and tariff legislation, l stsnd
squarely upon the Republican national platform
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

o,
take pleasure in saying that after long use
of Spectacles of various kinds furnished by Prof.
Strassman, l have found them in every way as
represented, thoroughly satisfactory and helpful
TO weak defective eyes W. IL. CHANDLER,
Assistant State Superintendent of schools
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

OSHKOSH, Wis, July /, 1884.
For several years have used glasses and sup
posed had the best that could be FOUND. now
Sight Restorers'' and find them just what he
calls them. Those who need glasses should not
waste time fn experimenting, but go at once to
Prof. Strassman, and get what will give entire
satisfaction.
ID l PHI INC ILldnn of TIC Cirn11it Court
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20


hereby certify that Prof strassman has sup
plied myself and friends with glass that have
given entire satisfaction. ROBERT GRAHAM,
Stste Superintendent of Schools
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

MADISON, April Is, 1884.
have for several years used Prof. StraSsman's
spectacles, and take pleasure tn recommending
them as among the best that can be found.
L. f. FRISBY, State Attorney General.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

INaCINE. jan. INo 7.
Prof Strassman has this day furnished me
with pair OF - Alaska BrilIiauts," which fit me
better than any ever had His skill OPP
tician is undeniable. JOHN d. MEACHAM, VI. u.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-02-20

MADISON, April 13, 1884.
PROF. STRASsNAN-Dear Sir. l am very much
pleased with the glasses you furnished me. am
Yours etc. ERNEST G. TIMME,
.,.nr-- rnfS fntI.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1885-08-15

EVERY city, village, and hamlet is
getting up subscriptions to build a
monument to the memory of Gen.
Grant. The Wilmington Morning
News" in its issue of Thursday con-
tains an editorial commendable for
its plain, common sense ideas on
the monument question.
"THe entire Grant monument
business lacks system, lacks Judge
ment, and worst of all, lacks funds.
4 4 Americans are apt to
be too impulsive when their feelings
have been worked upon, and all the
talk and enthusiasm is liable towear
out from its OWL friction ere the
leaves Turn brown. We would re-
specially make suggestion On the
subjects of monuments. When
Lincoln was killed thousands of
dollars were collected for grand
monument or monuments to the
memory of the martyr, but the
money is still in somebody's hands,
and may never be available for the
purpose intended. When Garfield
died it was the same way. And it
will be the same thing over Grant.
Thousands of dollars will be sub
scribed and some one will be able
to live for years on the interest of
money yet in seclusion somewhere
that was intended for Washington
monument. Our plan is this: Let
the President appoint a National
Monument Committee of one hun
dred representative men with power
to collect, il possible, all the money
contributed, and unexpended, for q
monuments to Washington, Lin.
coin, Garfield and Grant, and with
it erect one grand structure thai
will be suitable for all patriots
mentioned. i 4 Such a mon
ument be made to eclipse anything
of the kind in the world, and would
be far more sensible than the cree
ton of scores of inferior shafts
throughout the country. 1t coulc
be so arranged that the many Nat
tional heroes could be suitably in
scribed thereon"