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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
THE DEMOCRAT.
Poetry and Miscellany.
ENGAGED.

And 50 I'm fairly engaged at last:
In the meShes of Cupid's net held fssti
! can't forget il. for turn where | may,
The ring on my finger seems to say,
With its glitter and flash: You're no longer
your own;
And you'd better let flirting and folly alone"
Now. Belle, do help me bit there's a dear,
To empty this drawer full of relics here
Trophies of last years season" you see,
When had the jolliest times at B.
And no more dreamed than the man in the
That Fred and would-ahem:-so soon.
He followed me round. as the others did.
AS though l were put up for the highest
And to tell the truth. in learning the art
OF flirting, one Injuries a tritie the heart.
And well, here Is photograph
Ot-surely you've seen him. Now pray don't
laugh.
A pair OF gloves and some faded flowers.
Relics of sweet last summers hours.
broken fan--oh, Willie broke that.
broke his heart he said: tit for tat
And here's button: i think il came
From the uniform of young What s-hiS-name.
Those gloves?-well. throw them away: wore
Them riding with Clark three times or more.
Of course know it is only righS
That should forever put out of sight
These nice old relics. since never more
Can l live the same old jolly times DER.
But, Belle. my dear, now, honest and true,
If had this engagement over to do,
thinb-l think-between you and l,
II Fred didn't mind, really would try
For the sake of one more summer of fun,
To postpone tine engagement till summer
were done!
H1rper's UtclIy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
Our Next Senator.

Who will be the next United
States Senator from Wisconsin 3?
This question is ON every lip. The
declared candidates seem to be
Fairahild, Spooner, Colby and Price.
Spooner and Fairchild have the
lead. Definite information on this
score can soon be published, as THE
MADISON DEMOCRAT, with its well
known enterprise, has gone to the
trouble and expenee of sending an
interviewer to ever member elect to
get his views on this subject. When
THE MADISON DEMOCRAT publishes
these interviews we will give the
substance of them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
The Classics in Germany.

The struggle between the adherents
of the old classical curriculum and the
representatives Of modern culture has
nowhere been carried on with more
bitterness than in Germany. In no
other land have the respective antaro-
Dists shown more narTowness and
bigotry, or been less inclined to allow
their opponents the possession OF COM
mon sense or pure motives.
The representatives of the classics,
intrenched behind strong wall Of
tradition and usage. were from the first
in the enjoyment Of all the honors ard
privileges. They were supported by
the mighty power of a public senti-
ment which had been begotten at
time when the classics and mathematics
formed the only subjects worthy of
serious study, and had been nourished
by long line Of illustrious men whose
only Standardization had been train
ing in Latin, Greek and geometry.
They were upheld by the powerful force
of a Government which made the ac-
QUESTION of such an education the coz
dItion of all its favors. They looksS
down, therefore, naturally enough,
with certain contempt and loathing
upon those rude materialists who IN
sisted that there was something in the
modern world worthy Of serious study
The other party, on the contrary.
driven to extremes by the .oigotry and
obstinacy of their opponents. were
compelled to make war TO the death, by
DENYING all virtue Of any sort TO
classical training. They insisted on
purely modern subjects as opposed 70
classics. on = multiplicity Of branches
in preference to q few. on technical
education for particular callings in
stead Of liberal training for good Iy-
ing.-Prof e. J. Jaznss. tn Popular
Ec59sace Monthly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

In reply to a letter of inquiry
from a representative colored man,
Hon. Thos. A. Hendricks assures
the negroes that the new administra-
ton will protect them in all their
rights. To show how groundless are
any fears that contrary policy
will be pursued he calls attention
to the following paragraph on which
the national democratic ticket was
elected.
Asserting the equality of all men before the
law. we hold that it is the duty of the govern
ment in its dealings with the people to mete out
equal and exact justice to all citizens, of what
ever nativity race color or persuasion, religious
or political"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

The second grand excursion for
California will leave Chicago In Pull
man palace Sleeping cars via the
Illinois Central r. r., on Thursday,
January 18th, 1885. This excursion
will 60 via New Orleans, thus enable
ing passengers to visit the Worlds
Exposition en- route. The Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway will
sell excursion tickets to New Orleans
and return in connection with ex-
cursion tickets from New Orleans to
California via the Southern Pacific
route. Geo. Y. Kerr, general tourist
agent, No. BOB Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, Mimi, has charge of
the excursion, and those desiring
particulars should apply to him for
details.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
State of Wisconsin : County Court for low

State of Wisconsin = County Court for 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 Dodgeyille in said county, on the 9th day OF
January A. d. 1885, being the list 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 James O'Keefe, executor of
the estate of Margaret Doom late of said county
deceased for examination and allowance of his
administration account and the assignment of
the residue of said estate to such persons as are
by law entitled to the same.
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
ceSsively, prior to said day of hearing, in The
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper pub
liShed in said county.
BY order of the Court;
JOHN L. JONES, Judge,
Dated, Dodgeville, Wis, Nov. 18th, 1884. Avs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

Hon. Joseph Medill, editor of
The Chicago Tribune is spoken
of as a candidate for U. S. Sena-
tor from Illinois. Mr.. Medill is
a clear headed revenue reformer,
and if he only had the courage of
his convictions he would make an
excellent senator. Notwithstanding
he cut such ridiculous figure in
supporting Blaine and Logan we
would rather see him 60 to the
Z. S. Senate than any other promi-
nent Illinois republican We know of.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

Our republican brethren of the
press do not seem to be dwelling to-
gether in unity as they should. In
abiding to this fact the Fond du Lac
Journal says:
1.-The republican papers are saying some pretty
sharp things of one another now and all because
they support different men for United States sem
ator. The Milwaukee Sentinel, favoring General
Fatrchild, pitches into our neighbour the Com
morwealth, favoring Col. Spooner, by referring
to some of its statements as "gross misrepresen-
tations" and g false and groundless ISLANDERS"
That's pretty hard language to use ola decent"
and honest" paper like the Commonwealth.
During election time the Sentinel was the COM
monwealth's prompter, and the latter was the
Sentiners truthful and responsible newsgatherer
hereRbouts; but it's all up now, and for awhile
poor st. John will have a rest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
Mastered Him.

Physical strength was formerly nee
eSSary re luisite in the man who kept
school, He was not called 'thc teach
err" he was 1.-THE MASTER and if he
did not make that title good. there were
many schools that he could not teach.
In these days we demand something be-
sides muscle in teacher, lul o.ca-
sionally it happens that muscle IS
needed among big boys ever now, and
the gymnasium and boat race training
of college graduate comes in pay
alongside the mere intellectual work Of
education. A recent ease i reported
of college boy who proved himself
''master' of the situation, though i
must be said that { rcumsmces helped
him considcrabl. n the finish.
The town of Sharon Mass had u
winter school where for several years
the big boys had their own way, thrash
inc and turning out Of doors tic teach
crs. until the committee engaged John
Sykes. an understood graduate Of EIar-
yard, but diversified in muscle and en-
ergy far beyond what his appearance
indicated.
He opened school with d conciliatosy
address, asking the cooperation Of the
pupils, but ending with firm expires
son of his intentions and expccta-
tions. Very soon after which Bill
Gates. 8 ''six-footer, commenced tie
usual re- elton and tried 10 trip up
Sykes. who instantly eollared, t;oorcd
and put his foot on The rebel, and kept
it there, until Bill promised TO abide
l.. ~. ,,f, Ioa ~ tho gnhanl IN ranaraI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
THE DEMOCRAT.
Mineral Point, Friday, Ian. 2, 1885.
Geo. Crawford. Robt. NJ. Crawford,
EDITORS AND PRoPRIEroRs.

After they had exerted every
effort to secure the election of
protection presidential ticket and G.
protection congressman, we heard
republicans censure President Arthur
because in his annual message he
recommended the carrying out of the
protection programme by abolishing
the excise taxes on tobaccos and
malt liquors in order that high
duties on imports might be main
tanned. And now Wisconsin repub-
licans are in a fever heat of excite
ment over two candidates for Z. S.
Senator both of whom it is reason
able to suppose, are in favor of
going even farther that Mr.. Arthur
in supporting the spoliation system.
Would it not be more seemly and
profitable for the matter of princi-
pie to play some part in the selec-
ton Of a Senator from the great
state of Wisconsin, instead of the
only consideration being mere likes
or dislikes as is the case in the pres
ent contest, Of the countless
number of republicans who are
hoping and praying for the election
of Gen. Fairchild, how many would
sustain him in voting to abolish the
taxes on tobaccos and malt liquors,
while maintaining exorbitant tariff
taxes on necessaries of life and it is
safe to assume that he would do so if
he is such a benighted protectionist
as he declared himself during the
campaign. And we have yet to
learn that Mr.. Spooner takes any
more enlightened view of the tariff
question than does Gen. Fairchild.
We would like to see the Badger
republicans select a man of broader
craftsmanship than either of them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

The Lancaster Teller of last week,
comments as follows upon the
open letter recently addressed to
our county board by DR.. J. H.
Vivian:
HoS. JOHN II. VIVIAN. u, D., of Mineral
Point, member of the Wisconsin state board
of charities and reform, recently addressed an
open letter to the county board of supervisors
of Iowa county, urging upon that body, which
will hold special meeting in January, the
necessity of providing some proper place to
keep the county insane. He presents arguments
which prove conelusiyely that the erection of
an asylum in Iowa county would be great
saving to the taxpayers, and as well provide
a suitable place at home for patients which IRE
now kept at the State hospital, the Grant county
hospital and the Iowa county poor-house. There
are now in the poor-house Is insane, in the Grant
county hospital 9, and the State hospital So
making total of 81, and Dr.. Vivian says that of
this number 10 could be cared for st at their
own asylum, and receive aid from the state
which would save the county at leaat Zoo per
year. He cites the cases of Rock and Dane
counties, the latter of which, during the past
year, CARED for 60 Dane county patients, and
actually more than paid its running expenses,
and left a balance to its credit DR.. Vivian
advocates the erection of an asylum, which will
accommodate 100 patients, at an estimate cost of
$4,000, and he shows that in five years the
principal. well as the interest on the amount
could be paid from the profits Of the asylum
Those patients belonging to the county could
be sustained in much better manner for S1.59
per week, the amount at present paid, while
those patients belonging to other counties, for
which the county would receive $500 per week,
would yield clear profit of Sl.50 per week.
The readers of The Teller have been informed
from time to time of the success which attends
the management OF the Grant county asylum.
The reports OF the insane committees at the
late meeting of the coanty board show the many
advantages to be derived from the county
hospital system of caring for the chronic insane.
The Iowa comfy board of Supervisors cannot de
a wiser act than to follow the example of Grant
county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
THE OLDEST
LEGAL NOTICES.
state of Wisconsin, County Court for Iowa Count

State of Wisconsin, County Court for 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, in said county, on the Sd day Of
February A. ID. 1885, being the LIST 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 William Bowden executor
Of the estate of Richard Bowden late of said
county. deceased, for the examination and
allowance of his administration account,
and the assignment of the residue of said estate
TO such persons as are by law entitled to the
same.
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, weekly newspaper
published in said county.
By order of the Court:
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, Dec. Is, 1854 22w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

State of Wisconsin. Iowa County Court-ss.-In
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of George Varcoe
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of George
Varcoe, deceased, having been issued to Elizabeth
Jane Narcoe and Joseph Narcoe.
II is ordered that six months from and after
this date be and are hereby allowed for the cred
itors of said George Narcoe, 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, i'll said comfy, on the
first Tuesdays of June, and July, A. d. 1855, and
that notice thereof be given by publication ofths
order for four weeks successfully in The Iowa
County Democrat weekly newspaper pub
lished at the city of Mineral Point in said county
By the Court:
JOHN 7. JONES, County Judge.
Dated. Dodgeville Wis, Dec. ID 1884.
Wilson & McIlhon, Attorneys for Administra-
tors. 1Swi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

The Wisconsin legislature will
convene on the 14th inst. AS no
session was held last year, and
several matters of unusual import
ance are to be considered this
winter, a lengthy and interesting
session may be expected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

One thing is clearly indicated by
every one of Mr.. Cleveland public
letters and speeches and that is that
he is possessed of a will of his own,
and a pretty strong will of that.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

Hon. Frank Hurd has concluded
to contest the election Of Mr..
Romeis, who holds the certificate OF
election for the tenth Ohio district
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

Mark L. Crawford was recently
deputed by the trades assembly Of
Chicago to visit the Hooking Valley
miners. He reports that the cause
of the trouble lies with imported
Negroes, Sweedes, and Poles, and not
with regular striking miners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

The biggest Christmas tree of the
season was that at the New Orleans
exposition. It was fifty feet in
height, was lighted with five hundred
variegated electric lights, covered
with thousands of gifts for the
children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
The Secret Of Economy.

The Philadelphia Call gives the
following;
Jinks-I can't see how it is. You and have
about the same income and the same sized tami-
lies yet you folks seem to have more to show for
your money than we have.
Minks-My wife always reads the advertise
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

The Evening Wisconsin takes a
hopeful view of the business pros
poets of the country. 1t says:
Slowly but uniformity the manufacturing
and industrial centers of the country are sending
forth welcome reports that the worst of the dull
season is past, that an early and general revival
of aetiveness is looked for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

Thomas A. Hendricks, vice-presi-
dent elect, will deliver thea nnual
address before the Yale alnmni and
graduating classes in June.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
Valuable Farm for Sale.

I offer for sale my farm consisting of go acres
of land situated two and one-half miles west OF
Calamine, and one and one-hs1 miles north OF
the Catholic church in Kendall, Lafayette coun-
~ Wis The farm is well fenced. has good
dwelling house and good barn and other out
buildings, and has an abundance of springs upon
il. IL is on the line of good roads TO market to
school and church. There are Gacres under the
plow 4S acres of natural meadow and timothy
and clover, 50 acres of good young timber, and
so young apple trees planted upon il; the bal
ance of the land is in pasture; the timothy and
clover land yields about 40 tons of hay per year.
Boner's branch runs through the north part of il
The above farm will be sold on ,easonable tens
ftlr4herp srticulars enquire of the undersigned
on The premises. eui. PATRlCKwHALES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
Ayers Sarsaparilla

has had in his case. 1 think his blood must
have contained the humor for at least ten
years; but it did not show, except in the form
of scrofulous sore on the wrist, until about
five years ago. From few spots which ap-
peared at that time, it gradually spread so as
to cover his entire body. 1 assure you he was
terribly afflicted, and an object of pity, when
he began using your medicine. Now, there are
few men of his age who enjoy as good health
as he has. could easily name fifty persons
who would testify to the facts in his case.
Yours truly, w. NJ. PHILLIPS"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
Ayers Sarsaparilla.

JO1 - 0eVA 0eVfJ AAAcV'
Six months ago was completely covered with
a terrible humor and scrofulous sores. The
humor caused an incessant and intole-able
itching, and the skin cracked so as to cause
the blood to flow in many places whenever
] moved. My sutferings were great, and my
life a burden. / commenced the use OF the
SARsAPARILLA in April last, and have used
1t regularly since that time. My condition
began to improve at once. The sores have
all healed, and feel perfectly we'll in every
respect being now able to do good days
work. although 10 years of age. Many inquire
what has wrought such a cure in my case, and
l tell them, as have here tried to tell you,
AYERS SARsAPARILLA. Glover, Vt, Oct.
81, 1852. Yours gratefully,
HIRAM PHILLIPS"
AYERS SARsAPARILLA cures Scrofuls
and all ScrofuIous Complaints, Erysip-
elias, Eczema, Kingworm, Blotcles,
Sores, Boils, Tumors, and Eruptions Of
the Skin. 1t clears the blood of all impu-
rites, aids digestion, stimulates the action Of
the bowels, and thus restores vitality and
strengthens the whole system.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J.C.Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists; 81, six bottles for g..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

am also agent for The light running Domestt
sd ~ GEO. KUHSHESS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02
TEST YOUR BAKING POWDER TODAY!
Brands advertised as absolutely pure
CONTAIN AMMONIA
IAE JEST

Place top down hot stove until heated, the
remove the and smell A chemist will be
CURED to detect the presence OF ammonia
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-02

Ifyou uant good suit OF clothes come snd
axe your selection from my large and E1E
tock Of goods Perfect fts guaranteed
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04
Presidential Appointments.

The appointments made by the
President, have given satisfaction
to the country at large. His course
in making appointments, while APP
proved by the people, has not been
satisfactory to the politicians. The
members of the Tennessee dclega-
tion have not only been gricvously
disappointed, but, they think they
have been badly treated. The Mis-
souri, delegation could not get what
they wanted, and let the President
severely alone, not going near him
for ten days; the appointment OF
Col. y. j. Coleman, ofSt Louis as
COMMISSIONS of Agriculture how
ever, is thought to have smocthcd
matters over.
Now, at the first blush, it would
seem that the President has per.
feet right to appoint the men he pre-
fers, to office, but he hasn't. Hc
owes something to the politicians,
and very considerable something
and Mr.. Cleveland has not arrived
at his present station withoutk know
ing as much. 1t is poor policy, tc
attemptto conciliate enemies at tho
price ofestranging friends, and Mr.
Cleveland would not be doing al
excessively foolish thing, if he lis
tened to his friends, the politicians
in preference to the dictates Of his
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04
own will, alone.

own will, alone.
II !. all very well, t" appear as .
model rcformcr, independent OF
marty. but il can easily DC Ovcrdon2,
and Mr.. Cleveland appears to tie
overriding it. Such States a. Mis-
souri, and Kct,ucky and Tennessee,
are surely and faithfully democrat
ic. and for that very reason, deserve
more consideration than doubtful
states. whose support has to be
bought by rcwarding their sons
with prominent offices. Mr.. CleVc-
land or any other president, should
select his cabinet to suit msclt,
hut beyond that, he should listen
TO the wishes of the men who put
him in power. "On what ground
/ said Mr., Cleveland, edo you ask
for his rcmoval?" "On the ground
that II. 900, G0Opeoplc declared las
fall, that they wanted & change,
was the politicians reply.
The howl against Mr.. Hendricks
because he wanted his man, TO
postmaster at indianapolis, is al
wrong. Why should not he have
his choice appointed. He is cel
tainly entitled to more considers
ton than one horse congressman
Hendricks carried Indiana, and II
: should have a voice in Indian
! appointments, and he had it.
=: democratic successor to Mr.. Ciev'
J land can be obtained, only by
Il, ruited democracy, and that Is II
very first thing to insure. Is NJ
Cleveland insuriEg it?
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-04-04

There appears to be an unexpcnd-
ell balance of 100000 to the
credit of river and harbor improve
ment. This sum is wholly at the
at the disposal of the Secretary of
War. An effort is being made to
induce the Secretary to use it in
continuing the work Of improving
the Mississippi.