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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
Fall Planting of Strawberries.

BY this we mean the transplanting OF
| runners of the present years growth
whether it be done in July or October. By
care and skill it may be done as soon as
| the young roots are an inch In length, OF
even earlier. The rule is. however, that a
plant is not old enough to set until it has
| branched roots: nor is it self-suppoTtIng
until sometime later. For this reason 1t Is
necessary to remove one or more of the
leaves when setting out very young plants
in the summer, lest more sap be evaporated
thar the roots can supply. As the season
advances more roots are developed, and
there is less risk in the operation.
The advantage of potted plants Is that
they receive little or no check in being
planted, even if it be done by an unskilled
person. This enables one to fruit a new
variety to perfection In nine or ten months
after planting. While one may not get a
full crop, he will usually get more than he
otherwise could. This is important with
new. high-priced varieties.
The disadvantages are that they cost
more express charges are higher, and the
larvae of injurious insects, as the straw
berry-root worm. crown borer and crown
girdler. are liable to be carried in the pots
to the new plantation. This, however, can
occur only when plants are layered IN the
pots in an old bed where these pests are
found.
As rule, ported plants should be used
near where they are produced, so as to save
express charges. If common varieties
have to be sent for, it is good plan to buy
layers and pot them on arrival. If the
roots are too long they may be shortened.
Common layer plants potted in two-inch
pots, and put in frame where they may
be shaded and watered when necessary,
will make good ported plants in from one
to two weeks. This viii save dollar a
hundred on first cost and nearly all the
transportation charges.
We use one-and-a-half and two pots, and
ship in handled baskets lined with waxed
paper and damp moss. The plants are
laid on their sides in the pots, with moss
between the layers. and then each layer is
covered with moss and cloth cover sewed
on one-and-a-haf-inch pots run thirteen to
the pound and when filed with damp soil
seven to the pound. There is no protection
to the roots of a plant while in transit
that is nearly as good as the pot In which
it grew. One hundred of the smallest sizes
weigh about twenty pounds when packed
Matthew Crawford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
The Cause of Miras e.
Emil Sorel in La Matt re.

There are days on which in certain
weather, and despite the cur yature of the
! earth, the distance of visibi ty is doubled,
or more than doubled. TIL phenomenon
is explained to us by wei known law OF
physics If we throw coin into an empty
vessel, it will be hidden by an edge of the
latter, at certain distance; but if we fill
the vessel with water, the coin will become
visible. We have here case of refrac-
ton, such as is explained in elementary
works on physics. Every one also knows
the theory of the mirage put forth by the
celebrated Monge, who explains the phe-
nomenon as due to diminution of the
airs density in contact with the super
heated earth. A contrary theory will ex-
plain the mirage at sea. While the sun is
making the atmosphere extensively hot the
sea and the strata of air in contact there
with remain relatively cold, and these
strata become superposed i'll the order of
their density. A luminous ray emanating
from the sea will pass from one stratum
into another of less density. there will be
refraction. and an object beneath the
horizon will be seen above it. This theory
supposes two conditions, to wit: A heat
ing of the atmosphere while the sea and
the earth remain relatively cold, and a
CalmneSs of 1T to permit its strata to be-
come superposed in the order of their
density. 1t is precisely when these two
conditions are fulfilled that the phenomenon
of the mirage occurs. On such days ships
rise instead of descending in measure as
they recede As the horizon is perceived
by direct visibility. ship is finally seen
above the horizon as if 1t were suspended
in the air. II atmospheric conditions were
1 II.
above the first, etc. Certain mariners
worthy of credence have assured me that
they have seen as many as seven superposed
ShInS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
The Old Homes Are Best.

If one runs over the list of the persons
known to HIM he finds very few of more
than 40 years living in the houses in
which they We're born. Of the twenty
houses built more than fifty years ago
nearest my own home. only one is lived in
by the family by which it was originally
occupied. while most of the others have
had numerous successive owners or tenants.
OF my own friends near my own age there
are but two or three anywhere who live in
the houses which their fathers occupied be-
fore them. This lack of hereditary homes
homes of one family for more than one
generation-is novel and significant fea-
ture IF American society. In its effect on
the disposition of the people and on the
quality of our civilization it has not re-
ceiyed the attention 1t deserved. The con-
ditionS which have brought about this
state of things are obvious. The spirit of
equality and the practices, especially in
regard to the distribution of property. that
have resulted from it, the general change
of the standard of living arising from the
enormous development of the natural re-
sources of the country, and the consequent
unexampled diffusion of wealth and
material comfort; the rapid settlement of
our immense territory, and the astonishing
growth of our old as well as our new cities.
have been unfavorable to the existence
of the hereditary home. There is scarcely a
town in the long-settled parts of the North
ern States from which a considerable Dor
ton of its people has not gone out in the
course of the past fifty years TO seek resi-
dence elsewhere. Attachment to the native
soil, affection for the home of ones youth.
the claims of kindred. the bonds of social
duty. have not proved strong enough to re-
Sist the allurements of hope. the fair
promise of lettering fortune, and the love
of adventure. The increasing ease and
the vast extension of means of communi-
ton between distant parts of the country
have promoted the movement of the
population,-Charles Eliot Norton in
Scribner's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
HE HAD SWORN OFF.
And He Wickedly Repulsed "A Lady Who
Got Familiar.
Chica Times

Chicago Times.
In COSY little bakery coffee house on
the West side is parrot. 1t isn't one of
those wicked, profane birds, and that S
why I'm going to tell about it. The par
rot doesn't know any of those emphatic
words which sailors delight to teach their
feathered pets, and it hash big " d = III
its whole vocabulary; but it is intensely
sarcastic. The other morning it was hang
ing head downward from its ring and drop
ping an occasional remark about Polly
when the girl who waits on the table stop
ped to talk to the girl who attends the
cake counter and discuss a party they had
attended. They had recalled something
humorous in the experience, and were hay
ing quiet smoker about it, when the up
turned bird Clipped in with loud, drawing
interjection of this sort:
oh, dear me! Ha, ha, ha. ha, ha,
hal" and lot more ''ha has that sound.
ed like cogs slipping. 1t laughed and
laughed till one would think it must be
splitting its sides, but when it got through
about two minutes later it was still hang
ing head down and looking as grave as
sexton, just as it had all along
But it is very decent bird taken al
around, and not at all like the parrot which
| am told was recently bought by Soutl
side lady upon the affidavit of the MAJ
who sold it that it had only Sunday
school education. The bird had in reality
been the property of a saloon keeper, and
its cage being ne; the cracker bowl
everybody made free to give it crackers anC
teach it tough words. Its new mistress hat
only got it hung up when a lady frienC
called and of course went into eXtasies owe
the parrot. When she began to poke he
fingers through the cage and call GU
Polly, Polly, Polly the bird opened on
eye, cooked its head sidewiSe, looked at tn,
visitor and said:
Now, for Gods sake, don't ask me t.
have a cracker. I've sworn off. "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

with an umbrella. No shock is felt at that
time in breaking the leaves and the needle
is unaffected by it.
One never by any chance, says Nature,
sees bird or insect alight on the electric
plant; an instinct seems to warn them that
they would find there sudden death. 1t is
also important TO remark that where it
grows none of the magnetic metals are
found: neither iron nor cobalt nor nickel
an undeniable proof that the electric force
belongs exclusively to the plant. Light
and heat, phosphorescenoe magnetism,
electricity-how many mysteries and bo-
tanical problems does this wondrous Indian
plant conceal within its leaf and flower.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
How to Dry an Umbrella

Umbrellas should be placed handle down
ward to dry The moisture falls from the
edges of the frame and the fabric dries
uniformly. If stood handle upward. as Is
commonly the case, the top Of the UNI
brella holds the moisture, owing to the
lining underneath the ring, and it takes a
long time to dry, thereby iniuring the silk
or other fabric with which it Is covered.
This is the main cause of the umbrella
wearing out so soon at the top. Umbrella
cases are responsible for the wear Of the
silk. The constant friction causes tiny
holes to appear so provokingly early
When not In use the umbrella should be
left loose, and when wet left loose to dry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

She doesn't flush Just under the eyes in a
round spot-the glow extends far over ON
each side of her cheek. the lobes of her
ear grow little pink and so does the tip
of her chin. her nostrilS and the lower part
of her forehead. Remember this when
YOU sit down to put your rouge on-apply
it carefully either with the softeSt of linen
clothS-an old handkerchief Is beSt-or a
sponge, as you use either dry or liquid
rouge. Use your powder with equal deft-
ness, remembering that you want TO make
your colorS blend until verltable flesh
tint is achieved.
The value of liquid rouge is that ii can
be touched and Will not come of-a good
rubbing with soap and water being re-
quired to remove it; at the same time I'M
les YOU are an adept in the art of makeup,
stick to the dry rouge, for too much ON can
be quickly wiped off with a handkerchief
while once the liquid rouge is ON, it is
difficult to get it off quickly and needs to
be shaded with hard powder. As for Your
eyes, you had better let them alone. The
painted ewes | have seen here made me
Shudder and think of Jezehel, and oddly
enough, 1t Is usually very young girls who
make such atrociouS pictures of themselves
pictures done by hand and after the style
of the ImpreSSioniStS. 1t seems all right
to them in their looking glasses. but II 5
anything but all right out in the sunshine,
| If a woman makes up her mind that she Is
| going to make up her face she will show
! wisdom if she goes to somebody WHO really
| understands it and then learns exactly what
| she should do. Once commenced she
| can t stop, and so she might as well con-
| clude that to do it well is wisdom. while to
| do it i'll is announcing to the world at large
rot only her imperfectionS of skin but hel
\ lack of brains.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
AN ELECTRIC PLANT.
The Curious Growth Found in the Forest.
of India.

There has been discovered in the forests
of India strange plant which possesses to
very high degree astonishing magnetic
power. The hand which breaks a leaf
from it receives shock equal to that which
is produced by the conductor of an Undue
ton coil. At distance of six meters a
magnetic needle is affected by it, and viii
be quite deranged if brought near. The
energy of this singular influence varies
with the hour of the day. All powerful
about 2 Of clock in the afternoon, it is abso-
lutely annulled during the night. At times
of storm Its intensity auguaents to striking
proportions. During rain the plant seems
TO succumb and bends Its head during a
thunder shower: it remains there without
force or virtue even if one should shelter it
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
A WORD FOR THE JEWS.

want to say something else, because
have been moved to do it by what have
seen here about the Jews. And this Is it
! do think. without any exception, they
are the best people in the world for look
ing after their own. and If the men Of
other races were one-half rs careful there
would not be women and children witt
no one to provide for them, or poor rela
tions who did not know where to turn
Then. too. as in contrast to Gentle chill
dren at the Watering places, the Jewlsl
ones are thousand times more polite
obey what is said to them by their parents
and show a consideration for each other
even in their play. that is very desirable
| heard one say to her little sister, DE
you think it's polite to be cross because
you lost at croquet and make all the res
of us feel unhappy when we have only
been playing a fair game?' The van
quished one frightened up at this anC
apologized to all the other little girls anC
a new game was started. | never hearC
a Jewish child speak an impudent word
or refuse to obey his mother, and for tn,
young girls it must be said that no dane,
is too joyous, no frohc too gay for MANN,
not to be with them in it. | like this.
believe children who honor their father
and mothers will have long days and hap
py ones, and | believe in giving honor
where honor is due Bah.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

A story is told of Philadelphia lady
who went to the House of Commons with
a little velvet bag slung over her arm. 1t
was Just about large enough to hold a
handkerchief, smelling bottle and few
keys. Seven policemen stopped her and
wanted to examine it. "Of course, sir, -
said one policeman to the M. p who ac-
companied her, you will guarantee that
the BAG is all right :"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
THIS SCIENTIFIC AGE.
BOSTON TRANSCRIPT.

Oh, what a restless age is this
OF scientific art,
An age that scorns all sentiment
And tenderness of heart.
AN age of foul suspicious, doubts;
Cur old traditions, too.
We're told in cold prosaic way,
are found to be untrue.
Sir Walter Raleigh didn't spread
His cloak before the Queen,
II orier that Her Majesty
Should keep her slippers clean.
Nor did VIII Shakespeare write play,
Again we have been sold;
And Mary never had lamb.
Twas Lucy, We are told.
And last. not least, some learned men
Do boldly certify
That Washington, without doubt,
Had often told lie.
The cutting of the cherry tree
Is nothing but myth,
And PocahontaS didn't save
The life of Captain Smith.
Now what on earth can We believe
That's either right or wrong?
Why. Just believe, as do now,
That we have lived too long.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
4 Small EStafaI

A Kingston, n. Y, man by will left a
life interest to his widow in little estate
valued at 5000. the property after her
death to be divided between twelve heirs
There being a small mortgage on this prop
erty. foreclosure followed. and the costs of
court, lawyers fees. etc, made the judg-
ment foot up to 81 .999. During her life
widow will be entitled to the interest of
the remaining 81, and at her death two of
the heirs will receive % cents each. FIVE of
them will be given cents each, four of
them viii be entitled to cents each, ar,i
one will receive the annual interest on 20
cents during life
Private Secretary Halford has overcome
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

DR.. FRANK POWELL, of La Crosse
who has been visiting the hospitals OF
Europe, is en- route for home. He will
be in La Crosse about the 10th of Sep
TENDER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

A great many circus tumblers sum-
mer at Saratoga, We suppose because
they sre partial to the spring board.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

Nothing sinks young man Into low company,
both Of men and women, so surely timidity
and difIidence Of himself. II he thinks that he
shall not, he may depend upon it that he will not
please, and Q degree of persuasion that he shall,
IL Is almost certain that he will
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
IF voy, Uich IN do thu a,.;o,f

If you wish to do the easiest and
quickest weeks washing you ever did,
try Dobbins' Electric Soap next wash
day. Follow the directions. Ask your
grocer for it. Been on the market "a
years. Take no other
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

Pocket Cigar Case and 1--WE OF ''Tansills
Punch, all for Bic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

There are some big men in the house Of COM
mons. but only one Bigsar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06
Mammals Gittin Better"
There is gladness in the household;
The shadow fades away
That darkened all the sunshine
OF many a summer day.

or many a summer day.
20, mammals getting better"
The happy children cry,
And the light Of hope shines bright again
In the loving husbands eye.
In thousands of homes women are sick unto
DEATH with the terrible diseases common to
their sex, and it would seem as il all the happi
ness had gone out of life and the household in
consequence For when the wife and mother sui
fers all the family suffers with her This ought
not TO be, and it need not be, for a neverfang
remedy for woman's ailments is at hand Many
a home has been made happy because the shad.
ow of disease has been banished from it by the
potent power of DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescrip.
tion-the unfaiIing remedy for all weaknesses and
diseases peculiar to women.
$500 Reward offered for incurabls case OF
Catarrh by the propristors of DR.. Sages Rem
ID nato ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

Private Secretary Halford has overcome
his former dislike to dress suit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

Now, Tor God S sake, don ask me {
have a cracker. I've sworn off -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-09-06

WHEKE DIAMUNDs AKE Mt FkkMII NJ
The girls are attired in gowns that out
rival Joseph's coat of many colors, and
you can not but be amazed at the number
of diamond necklaces that abound. True,
it wouldn't do to examine them closely if
you are judge of stones, and such a
thing as their not matching in size and
color doesn't seem to be considered. but
they must be big-big before everything
else, and worn as often as possible. Soil
taire earrings, brooch of diamonds and a
pair of diamond bracelets form a quiet
get-up in jewelry in the morning. And
when you look at the women who 50
offend against all the laws of good taste,
you wonder if they are like their dia-
monds-off color
Morris tribune., 1889-12-18
The Labor Federation.

One of the most important and inter-
esting conventions ever held in the
country was that which met at Boston a
few days ago, under the name of the
American Federation of Labor. Each
of the industrial trades of the country
has its own local associations. From the
local unions delegates go annually to a
national convention of members of that
trade. Each national trade convention
sends delegates from its body to meet
delegates from the other national trades
unions, These delegates, united, COM
pose the American Federation of Labor.
Portraits of the leading officers of the
Federation have been recently published
in the newspapers. They represent as
fine looking body of men as can be
found in the halls of congress itself.
There are fewer red noses among them
than one sees in congress. The men
have earnest, dignified faces, not ag-
gressive, but strong and determined
looking.
From these portraits of cigarmakers,
tailors. carpenters and iron workers one
may read that the man Of intelligence
and cultivated brains will be recognized,
whatever his occupation is. 1t is all one
whether he shoves pen or plane.
The convention at Boston was the
ninth annual meeting of the Federation.
It represented 750, 900 members of trades
unions The most important aim the
Federation has in immediate view is to
secure the general adoption of the eight
hour working day.
Morris tribune., 1889-12-18

Prince Murat is tough and grizzled
old gentleman past 60. His title only
dates from the first Napoleon, and never
was recognized by the old nobility of
France. Moreover, titles are no good in
France anv more Besides that it never
was much of a title, anyhow. The old
chap who holds it is swamped by gam
bling debts, and if he wanted certiti-
cate of an affectionate disposition and
good moral character as preliminary
to matrimony, he could not get it even
in France. He is not handsome if he
looks like his pictures, heaven knows.
Yet the American girl, Miss Caldwell,
says she fell in love with the old fellow
at first sight and loves him still. Let
us hope she will not go down to an early
grave with broken heart.
Morris tribune., 1889-12-18
Robert Browning.

This rugged old poet, dying at n, is
another venerable man who retained the
full vigor of his intellectual powers to
the last. One of his dying utterances
was IN expression of satisfaction that his
new volume of poems had been so we'll
received.
Browning was sweet natured and
strong. and 4 great favorite socially with
women in his old age. Among his best
known works are SAUL" "A Souls
Tragedy" dramatic Lyrics" and the
poems called Men and Women" He
will be recognized by posterity as an
original poet, and great one, perhaps,
but if posterity is no fonder of reading
his poems than his contemporaries were
the copyright on them will not be an
invaluable possession. His rhythm was
unmusical to the popular ear, his mean
ing, though profoundly philosophical,
was not readily grasped. To appreciate
him thoroughly required more time and
study than most people, especially most
Americans, can give to any literary
works, not even excepting Shakespeare
and the Bible.
Yet some of Browning's warmest ad-
mirers were in the United States.
Browning societies are in several cities
Of the Union. The members patiently
study and discuss his poetry month after
month, year after year, and the more
headquarters Of the Browning enthusi-
asts are in Philadelphia.
But with the multitude Robert Brown
inS's chief distinction will probably al
ways be that he was the husband of Eliz-
ab"th Barrett Browning.