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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
CHAPTER X.
THE SIREN COMES TO THE SEAS

THE SIREN COMES TO THE sEA-sHOPE
Oakhurst worked assiduously upon his
landscapes, and, notwithstanding the pres
sure in TIE money-market, was fortunate
enough to dispose OF them To gentlemen
whose incomes were not affected by the vicis-
STUDIES of business. For this he was princi.
pally indebted to Norcross, who took pains
to bring his works 10 the notice Of connois-
seurs. But, with all his success. the object OF
his ambition was as far off as at first I'm
perceptibly he had acquired expensive habits.
He was not prodigal, not extravagant: but.
having keen sense Of the beautiful, he grad
uaIly became more festidious in dress. and In
all those nameless eieganciss which seem of
right TO belong TO the accomplished man. as
TO the gentleman in easy circumstances. This
desire for ease and luxury did not confiic.
with his simplicity; be seemed born for ali
the enjoyment which the most educated socie.
ETY. could bestow. He had the power 10 spend
the income of a fortune woFthiiy: unhappily.
be did not have il 10 spend He had written
constantly TO his be:rothed, and when he told
her Of the prices he had received for his pict-
ures, he was at loss how to make her com
pr-hend the new relations into which he had
grown-to explain that he was practically as
poor as when be first came to the city. How
could he assure her Of his desire TO end the
engagement in marriage, If he spoke Of post
poneInent now that be had an income beyond
his first expectatiolsf Imperceptibly TO him
self, his letters became more like Intellectual
conversations, or essays, rather-pleasant
enough In themselves, but far different from
the Sinnle and feryent eoistles be wrote while
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
HIGHLAND.

Pease x O'COnners, well drillers, are
drilling well for Henry Spieer this
week.
DIR. l.. \. Frary was summoned to
Oregon last week, to attend his father,
who is very sick.
j. f. Grace was in Madison a couple
of days this week attending the SUI
preme court
Mr.. Bennett brother of Hon. NJ. J.
Bennett was in town last week.
\ fellow from Avoca was here last
week looking for a wife. He did not
succeed. Very strange tool
Married, at North Platte, Lincoln
county, Neb., Jan. 80, 1888, Mr.. J. r..
McWilliams and Miss Lizzie Wallis.
The groom is a former citizen of
Mineral Point and the bride is from
this place. They have many friends
in Iowa county who extend them
hearty congratulation and good wishes
Some of our citizens were down to
AvoCa on the 18th on business.
James Dunbar. c. shelton and others
from Clyde were in town on last sun
day.
Charles Green of Montfort called on
his friends at this place last week.
Having recently bought the Nondorf
interest in the store building l occupy.
| must request all my customers to
come and settle up their accounts or
do the best they can on them, | need
my money. Thanking the public for
past patronage and hoping to merit
continuation of the same l remain
respectfully yours. b. H. kREUL.
Miss Flora LaMotte is on the sick
list this week
Pierce and Edward Aide of Mineral
Point were ont here for a couple of
days this week. visiting friends
James McGoyern has finished his
term of teaching school at Red Oak
John II. EngelS visited friends near
Dodgeville this week. Wv. G.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
CHAPTER VIII.
A YOUNG FINANCIER AT HOME.

A YOUNG FINANCIER AT HOME
John Trainor lived in a small but neat fat
in an ordinary locality Slender and youth
full as he looked, he was not a bachelor, but
had pretty, fragile-looling wife, to whom
he was married when only 10 years of age
Such a union could have been brought about
only by what the world calls an indiscre-
ton, or from an unrehecting, hasty i'm
pulse. Girl as Mrs. Trainor seemed to be-
she was not without prudence as a house
keeper, and as far as she could command her
inconstant temper, she made home attractive
to her husband. But neither of them had
the weight of character to act as counter
poise to the yacillation of the other. 1t was
not a sun and a planet, the one wheeling
about the other-nor yet were they double
stars, revolving about center common to
both; their movements were like nothing 50
much as the freaks Of couple o. pith-balls
electrically excited-at one time drawn furi-
ously together and then capriciousfy repel-
ling each other. Their loves, careSses, spats,
quarrels, poutings and reconciliations were
as uncertain as the vagaries Of the weather.
Is Little guided By sense or reason as the
passions OF early childhood. On one sub
tect they agreed at all times, and that was to
pet and spoil most thoroughly their infant
daughter, a puny, weak voiced, slender
Iirnbed. curly-haired child, with the least
possible chance Of living to the age of woman
hood.
Trainor was confidential clerk TO the great
banking house of Holmes, Major & Cass.
The senior partner rarely took any active
part in business, but left it to the manage-
ment of Major and Cas-. Major had the
active brain TO plan-Cass the careful, cool
faculty to execute. Treinor had good sal
ry-so large that he could always reserve
small margin for outside operations by
which in one way or another he generally
contrived to lose.
The god he worshipped was Chance; by
which / do not refer at all to any theory Of
tbs creation Of matter, but TO the course and
order Of human affairs. His drawers were
full OF lottery schemes; he did not long buy
tickets, because ne was too shrewd; but he
made endless calculations upon the probabil-
iry Of drawing prizss-provided the tickets
were really all sold, and the wheel fairly
managed a diee-box was always at hand
upon the mantsl- He had portraits Of cele-
brated racers, beth qasdrJIpei and biped
and he could tel the latest time ever made
by either. His manipulation Of cards WAS
as his friends svered one OF the fine arts;
and IN all the games be had wrought out
problems Of chances, and knew the proba-
biiity Of every contingency. A stock-list
was always tackled above his desk and an
other constantly il his pocket And this
evening he had brought bone a revolving
dix. heyinZ hDres q various values en-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10

Horse Blankets which are strong
and have a reputation are always
initiated in poor qualities which
look like them, but having fewer
warp threads are not as strong.
Some dealers buy these poor
limitations for a few cents less and
by saying theyar ''just as good"
sell them at the same price as the
strong blankets to parties who do
not know the difference.
You cannot tell whether horse
blankets are strong by the look
or feel, as the warp threads do
not show on the face. How then
are you to know?
lnordertha you cantella strong
blanket from a weak one, the manu-
facturer of 5A Horse Blankets
sews the above "a Trade Mark
inside Of each blanket. This is a
guarantee that it is the strongest
blanket made for the money and
VIII wear well.
Many poor limitations have been
sold as 5A blankets. Remember
none are genuine unless the
s. Trade Mark is sewed inside.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.
COBB.

COBB.
Miss Edwards, of Lancaster. is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Dr. Ziegler, of this
place.
Mr.. Rohr has little novelty in his
shop in the shape of " Buffalo blower"
which takes the place of the old fash
toned blacksmith bellows
The members Of the Sunday school
held their annual election of officers
and teachers last Sunday, and showed
their appreciation of Mr.. James Gold
thorp's services as Superintendent. by
giving him a unanimous vote for the
same position for the ensuing year.
VIM. Alton, residing one and one
half miles south of the village, talks
of building and operating cheese
factory on his farm. That a cheese
factory would get liberal patronage
right here in the village and prove a
remunerative investment for the pro-
jeector and be benefit to the place
there can be no question; and all it
needs is some one who has a little
push in him to take the matter in
hand and have factory here in opera
ton next season. One man remarked
the other day that the promise of the
products Of 200 cows could be secured in
less than half day for a factory here,
and it is SO, for people in this vicinity
are fully persuaded as to the profits
Of dairying lis hoped some one will
take the matter in hand and let us
make a national reputation and at the
same time money by furnishing the
world with Cobb cheese.
Still the horns go, Will Gibson and
Albert Pryor dehorned forty-five head
cattle last Saturday. Those who ques-
ton the advantages Of no horns have
but to visit herds that are dehorned,
and their doubts are at once removed
1t is with regret that we chronicle
the intended departure Of Harry Lane
from our village. Being seized with
with an irresistible impression that
there were greener fields in Spring
Green, he is arranging matters prepar-
atory to moving there. Harry has
been with us ever since Cobb has been
railroad town. He is a first class
workman, and, while he and his estim-
able family will prove a valuable ad-
dition to Spring Green their loss to
Cobb. is much regretted. All wish
them success in their new home.
From the general appearance of
things at the post Office one day last
week and the broad smile our L. NJ.
wore, and from the box of cigars on
the show case for every patron to help
himself, we inferred that something
unusual was the matter. In the ex-
PLANTATION Of the condition of things
we were informed that an eight pound
assistant =. NJ. had been added to the
force at the Office and didn't come
under the head of civil service reform
either While there is sufficient room
and every prospect for the young gen
tleman exceeding his father as to stat
ure, yet it is question whether he will
make better postmaster.
Little Roy Gibson had severe attack
Of congestion of the lungs; but under
the skillful treatment Of DR. Ziegler is
rapidly improving.
Several from this vicinity attended
the funeral Of ThoS Baker at Edmund
on Wednesday. Mr.. Baker was well
known and highly respected, many
times filling the pulpit IN the church
at this place W.. J.R.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
BabyIand. 1883.

In general il will be about the same as in 81
Nothing in Babyland ever pleased more people
than Finger play rhymes aud pictures. They
have even been sought by kindergartners here
in Boston and elsewhere: and the author hat
personally taught them. Six Of the IS Baby
lands will contain new Fingerplays.
The other six will have series of baby stories
in rhyme about CriCkets, how they III anagt
their babies, it'll many pictures.
Me and Toddlekins is a baby-cat story al
through the year by Margaret Johnson, with
pictures also by Margaret johnson.
There will also be lot OF jingle bits and stor!
bits and piCturS bits, 50 many as To make yol
wonder where the next years entertainment j,
to come from.
Fifty cents q year; q copy sent for five cents.
d. LOTHROP X COMPANY,
Publishers. Boston.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
The Babies CrV for Il,

And the old folks laugh when they
find that the pleasant California liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, is more
easily taking and more beneficial in
its action than bitter, nauseous medi-
zines. 1t is a most valuable family
remedy to act on the bowels, to cleanse
the system. and to dispel colds, head
aches, and fevers. Manufactured
only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, san Francisco, Cal. Fol
sale by John Horn, Mineral Point, Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10

NOTICE To CREDITORS.
NIAIE OF Wisconsin. Iowa County Court-ss-
- In Probate. = IN the matter of the last Will
and testament of John Ierrlll deceased
Letters testamentary on the last VIII and tesla
ment OF John Herrill, deceased, having been
issued to Francis Terrill and William Terrill,
1t IS ordered that six months from and after
this date be, and are hereby allowed for the cred
ttors of said John Terrill, deceased, to pre- sent
their claims for examination ana allowance
Ordered further, that the claims and demands
OF all persons against said deceased be eX-
amined and adjusted by this court at regular
term thereof, TO be held at the court house in
the village of Dodgeville, i'll SAID county, on the
first Tuesday OF June, A. d. 1888 and that
weeks successfully in The Iowa County Dem
ocrat, a weekly newspaper published at the city
of Mineral Point in said county.
BY the Court:
JOHN T. JONES, County Judge.
Dated, Dodgeville, Wis, December 6, 1887. 5Ow4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10

True American men and women, by
reason of their strong constitutions
beautiful forms, rich compilations and
characteristic energy, are envied by al
nations. 1t is the general use of DR.
Harter's Iron Tonic which brings about
these result.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
The New and the Old Trust Compared.

The Ridgeway Enterprise,
The new trust" is as bad as the
old trust" but the new trust" is
dangerous to many-to the masses.
The old trust sometimes robbed, or
taxed, if you will, an individual, who
knowingly took the chances, but the
new trust robs, or taxes, if you wish
the whole mass of the people ard
entirely against their will.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
A Leading Question.

If the consumer does not pay the
tariff tax why did that fool congress
man from Maine introduce bill to
allow the citizens of Pennington,
Maine, to import lumber free of duty
to rebuild the burnt district of that
town?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
-. :, -, -. WIN 7, JUNEc, JuUge
Dateu DodgeVlIle, WIS, February 7th 1888 l3-w
State of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-In Pro

State of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-In Pro
Notice is hereby given, that at a regular term
OF the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
said County, at the Court House in the village Of
DodgeFIlle, in said county on the 9th day OF
Merch, A. d. 1855, being the first Tuesday OF
sand month, at IL o'clock in the forenoon of said
day the following matters will be heard and
considered:
The application of Margaret Reeves. for the
appointment OF an administrator OF the estate OF
" lillian Reeves late of the town of Waldwick
in SAID county, deceased
And II IS further ordered. that public notice
fishing copy of this order for three weeks suc-
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 Dodgevilie, Wis. January "a, 1888. 25wS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10

and was badly damaged. Mark was
not at home when the fire started, but
arrived soon after, and by crying fire
called large force of men to his
assistance There was no water at
hand but snow was substituted and by
its liberal use, the building was saved
from total destruction, but considerable
damage was done to building and con-
tents nevertheless. The loss viii ag
gregate about three hundred dollars.
John and Thomas Stephens, the for
mer accompanied by his wife and son,
paid our village a visit on Friday last.
The new harness shop carries fine
new stock. Al work done on short
notice. Call when in want of anything
in the line of harness; one door below
the blacksmith shop. JAMES VIAL.
A party of married ladies of Linden
took advantage of the good sleighing
and gave Mrs. E. L. Baker, of Edmund,
a surprise last Thursday. LEG.
WALDWICK AND MOSCOW.
Feed for stock is becoming scarce
and higher.
William Mcneil is the happiest man
in this part of the country; the cause
is that a boy arrived at his home to
remain an indefinite length of time.
Mother and child doing well.
Died. Of membraneous Group, on Fri
day, Feb. 3, John, youngest son of Mr..
and Michael Cleary; aged about ten
years. The funeral took place on Sun
davat the Waldwick Catholic cemetery.
The parents have the sympathy Of the
community in their bereavement.
Preliminary arrangements are being
made to build cheese factory on, or
adjoining, land belonging to the estate
of Daniel Dornan. Messrs. NJ. Cofy,
w. D. Williams and 7. Durkin appear
to be the principal movers in the en-
terprise.
There was meeting held at Thomas
Gribble's school house on Thursday
evening to make arrangements for
building a cheese factory. Those in
terested could not agree on location.
Up to the 4th inst, the track layers
on the Freeport, Dodgeville u Northern
railway have laid four side tracks and
extended the main track about mile
from the village of Blanchardville.
Should the weather continue favorable
for tracklaying for ten or twelve days
the construction train is expected to
arrive at the next station, which is
Benville. " One day last week there
were four trains Of cars in Blanchard
vile at the same time loaded with
railroad iron, ties, telegraph poles, etc.
The first two carloads of stock was
shipped from Blanchardville on Wed
nesday.
1t behooyes every farmer interested
in the sale Of milk for the manufac-
ture of cheese to be present at the
farmers convention to be held at Min
raj Point on Friday, February 10, 1888.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
LEGAL NOTICES.

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
of Dodgeville, il said county, on the 9th day OF
March, A. ID. lsSS being the first Tuesday OF said
month, at 10 O'Clock il the forenoon OF said day,
cred:
The application of Mary Gotrhard. executrix
OF the estate of William Gotthardt late of said
county, deceased, for the examination ami al
lowance of her administration account and the
assignment OF the residue of said estate TO such
persons as are by law entitled To the same
Ana It is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons Interested nv
publishing copy OF this order for three weeks
successfully prior to said day of hearing in The
published in said county
By order of the court:
JOHN T. JONES. Judge.
Dated Dodgeyille, Wis., February eth, 1855, ISw3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10

The Presidents message has turned
the attention of the people sharply to
the tariff question, and the subject of
federal taxation is being discussed
more generally and thoroughly than it
has been for many years. In fact the
tariff has become real live issue in
American politics. The democrats
are wheeling into line admirably and
will present united front for a reduc-
ton of import duties, and will be re-
inforced by large numbers of revenue
reformers who have heretofore acted
with the republicans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
Farm for Sale

Situated in the town of Moscow, Iowa county,
Wisconsin, containing 25514 acres.
Terms: Part cash; mortgage on place for bal
ance.
Address all communications to A. STANLEY,
$40 Broadway, New York City.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10
Farm for Sale,

offer for sale my farm of SS19 acres Situated
in the town of Kendall, eight miles south of Min
eral Point, and 81 miles west of Calamile. about
45 acres under cultivation, the remainder timber
and pasture. The place will be sold at good
bargain Inquire of the owner Michael Lynch
OF CalamfRe, Wis, or at The Democrat Office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10

Owns ana operates nearly $3.50 miles of thor
oUghly equipped road in Illinois, Wisconsin
Iowa, MisSc uri Minnesota and Dakota.
tits the Best Direct Route between
all principal points in the Northwest
Southwest and Far West.
For maps, time tables rates of passage and
freight, etc, apply to the nearest station agent o
the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE Il ST. PAUL RAILWAY
or 10 any Railroad agent anywhere in the world
ROSW ELL MILLER, A. V. II. CARPENTER,
Gen Manager. Genl Pass. and Ticket Agt
J. F. TUCKER, GEO. II. HEAFFORD,
Asst Genl Manager. Asst Gen'l Pass. & Tkt. AS t
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.
sS- For Information in reference to Lands and
Towns owned by the CHICAGO MILWAUKEE 4 ST
PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY, write to H. G. HAUGAN
Land Commissioner. Milwaukee. Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-02-10

CONTINUED NENT WEEK.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-28

You'll she be angry, proud and reserved es she was: Philip shot furtive glance at Dcrtha na shc sat at the piano idly turning over: t:,c music sheets. But tho girl might not have heard, not a shade of expression changed in her face. It might as well have been tho sources of the Nile they were dis cussing so far as she was concerned, appar- ently. but as she pressed her white hand on the music sheot to keep it open, her lover's c;-cs softened at tho flash of their betrothal diamond.
 q should think your hands must be pretty fuil already" suggested Mir. Ellingsworth in the low smooth tone, as much a part of his st5lo as the cut of his black coat, "with a t,?ousa!d unreasonable beings down in your faotorics. And by the way, I hear that L..bor is claiming it's rights, with big l.. AS if anybody had any rights, except by accident"
 '.slzeptical us ever, Ellingsworth, , said the mill cwrc!' with all a practical mans distaste for thi: r destructive to industry. "But nf', Cos ,.: z easily enough with my help If q,l,.clis snl t-a1nps would only keep out of tho way; r;so!sh there is some kind of an agitation Yls"ting tonight; somebody is
 raising tlr tischief among them. ] wish ] knew who it was," and MT. Breton looked inpaticnliy around the room as # he hoped to seize t.lc ;'cendiary in sonae cog'nar of hif own pariar
 tIe mot ''ertha's blue eyes wide opsn in g new interest," She had half t<rued hpm the piano, but her steeyS was caught ttck on the of ths keybknTd, yvvtalina 46 hiy ftll 2 2 ls 1ss ss xaS saH1Asa ~a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-28

Don't let this chance pass. Bring this "adv" with you and compare goods and figures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-28
CHAPTER II.
MAsQUERADING.


 Philip pushed open the door of Market hall and looked in. About sixty men were scattered over the benches in all conceivable positions A number held pipes between their teeth, filling the room with the rank smoke of the strongest and blackest tobacco. Here and there two men appropriated a whole bench, one at each end, for sofa. But more of them were settled down on the small of their backs, with thelr knees braced against the bench in front. He saw in mo- ment that, though he was worse dressed than any of them, yet there was a difference in kind also. There was moro meaning in one wrinkle on their we'll worn coats than in all his ingenious paraphernana. He felt ashamed in the presence of these pathetic realities, and turned to go back, but his great boots creaked incautiously. Only two or three looked around; poor man more or less does not count for much with the poor Or with the rich. Two or three grave, worn faces, two or three pairs of tired, hopeless eyes rebuled him unconsciously for the idle freak that brought him there What right had he tlere, who came out of curiosity lo watch the un- healthy symptoms of the disease called pov. ertya What an insult to their bitter needs were his mock trimmings, in which he came like one masquerading among graveyard full of ghostsl
 | "Hold on, friend, ye needn't go," and a long whiskHed man beclpued to him. He tUund his way to seat with a hang dog air, the bet piee of acting hs bed done yet Tho same std1N look was1u ttis paains s tace, hleached to settled palsness E|m the confnszuaubu years in tho wa1ls 1 ths mills, and tlss was Q Htduuess al3ouS tah month and nosa1te pa t ha had pht khaA tbs tdd
 ' ausa, yseuss mn. \ stp.