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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08
THE MUDFISH.
a Queer Denizen of Certain Rivers of W est
ern Africa.

ern Africa.
Africa is the home of many eAtraordin-
AIRY animals, says Leisure Hours, but there
is no more remarkable creature than the
mudfsh which inhabit certain of the
rivers Of western Africa, and, as its name
implies turks at the muddy bottoms of
these rivers. At present, however, it is
not necessary to 90 to Africa to see this
fish. as it can be seen by one who has the
time in the reptile-house at the Geological
gardens. At first sight there is, perhaps,
nothing especially striking about this
animal; it looks very much like an Ordin-
airy fish except for its curious, long slen-
der fms A visitor who knew nothing
about the creature would probably go
away with the impression that he had
seen nothing out of the common.
When the fishes arrived each one was
encased in a ball of dried mud, lined with
mucus from its body and perforated by a
small aperture to admit of breathing
This cocoon, as it is sometimes called,
on account of its analogy to the earthen
case fabricated by many caterpiIlars in
which to undergo their metamOrphOses. on
being placed in warmish water was dis
solved and the fish liberated. The habit
which The mudfsh has of making an earth
en- chamber of the mud at the bottom of
the river is most wonderful provision of
nature for the exigcnces of the climate
The rivers the fish inhabits are liable to
periodical droughts. When such a
Brought is imminent the fish retires to
deep water and excavates pit, in which
it lies, covering itself over with a thick
layer of mud 1t can suffer with immun-
ity the complete drying up of the river
But the most interesting fact about the
creature is that during the time of its
voluntary Imprisonment it breathes air
directly through an aperture left in the CO.
coon, by means of lungs, Just like a land
animal. When the returning rains dis
solve the mud and liberates the fish it
breathes by means of gills. just like any
other fish
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08
JOSEPH-S FATHER.
And the Varying Emotions Which Joseph
Aroused in Him.

Joseph. my son.
1t was the voice Of Squire Bufie. an
honored justice of the peace, an upright
citizen. consistent church member, and
a gentle village gentleman.
Joseph, my SOM"
1t was very calm voice, soft and mild
yet full of determination.
Joseph heard, and reluctantly releasing
the cat, came with downeaSt eyes to his
ancestor.
For Joseph knew from the voice Of that
ancestor that something was wrong.
sit down, Joseph.
Joseph sat. He also stuck his knuckles
into his mouth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

Ozone Is now produced by an new cleo
trio process. the details of which are not
given. 1t is stated that 1t Is extracted
from the atmosphere instead of direct
from oxygen as formerly. The hygienic
and commercial value of the new lnven-
ton, should it prove successful &c
easily estimated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

A Missouri Colonel Will Extend Aid to
GmatemnIA. If Desired.

KANSAS CIEY, July %. A New York
despatch, yesterday, stated that an ex-
colonel of the 18th Missouri infantry Of
fered to raise and equip 5000 recruits in
two weeks, for Guatemala, if 1000 be
placed in the New York bank to the credit
of the trustees. Two ex-officers of the 18th
Missouri infantry live here, one of then
being Captain Thomas H. Phelan When
asked about the story to-day he said the
persons connected with the matter are in
the city, but he could not give any in
formation concerning them for several
days, when he may be at liberty to make
public some correspondence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08
DEATH BENEATH THE WAVES.
4 Number of Prominent Men Capsized on
the Ocean.

NEw ORLEANS. Aug 5.-The steam
shin CITY of Dallas from Central America
REPORTS Captain Rawley, of the schooner
,IoSerh T. Macheca. while enroute IN a
sail boat to the schooner with the COM
mandant. Judge OF the port ard two I'M
known persons capsize6 during squat
and all were drowned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08
The intellectual Training of Women
Harper's Bazaar.

The woman whose intellect has been
trained will not be necessarily d pedantic
bore or an overpowering force in the fami-
ly; the better her training, the better her
balance: the better her understanding of
her household 5 need. and her ability to
meet them. the better will she know how
to retain and increase the affection once Sc
cured, and to make her home all that the
ideal home should be. Beauty will still be
beauty. charm will still he charm. and
academical honors cannot strip women of
either; and the love that Is attracted by
them when accompanied by thorough in
tellectual development is love which will
Outlast that captured by the tricks and
arts which kindle but a temporary fame.
for the development of the mind develops
and enlarges all the rest of the being.
other things being equal. 1t Is well
known that there are no better mothers.
nor more faithful wives. nor more accom-
plished house-keepers. for more delightful
guests, than can be found among our
present cultured. learned. and literary
women. All the education IN the world
will not eradicate from the feminine nature
the household instincts or the love Of home
and children. Nowhere Is real Intellectual
training fOundtO weaken the feminine type;
but, on the contrary. homes are finer,
richer. more exalted. and happier under
its power. 1t brings about perception
Of mutual rights that does not come to the
ignorant; 1t prevents encroachment; 1t
renders due honor; and 1t knows how to
produce comfort and joy, and puts the
knowledge TO use. When at last any wide
number of women thus trained for genera
tons have married-f0r If marriage Is not
to be the aim of these women. 1t Is. at
: rate, the destined end Of these as Of
all others-and have married men who
did not suffer themselves to be outstrip-
ped. II can only be a mighty race Of men
and women which will be born and rear
ed. compared with those achievements all
that we have at present viii seem rudi-
mentary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08


Don't wash your hair" This is adj
wee given by woman who has been at
the head of a leading hair dressing estab-
llshment for the last twenty years. She
says further, II believe the average vounU
woman browns the life of her hair bv fire.
quent washing in hot and cold wafer
We send out about twenty young women.
who dress hair by the season. CONTRACTING
for the entire family. They plan to give
each head combing twice a week. and
by special arrangement make house-to-
house visits daily. Not a drop of water is
put on the hair, and every head is kept in
clean and healthy condition. We pin
our faith to a good brush. and prefer a
short brlstled, narrow brush. backed with
olive or palm wood. We use the brush.
not only on the hair but on the scalp as
we'll A maid has to be taught how to
dress and care for the hair by object les
sons. This instruction is part of my duty.
In teaching one novice | operate on the
othor; the first thing to do when the hair
Is unplnned is to loosen it by tossing it
about. The operation need not tangIe it.
and as the tresses are being aired thev
fall into natural lengths Instead of be-
ginning at the scalp the first combing
should start at the end of the hair. In
other words comb upwards to avoid tan
cling, breaking or tearing the hair out.
This racking of the hair will remove the
dust. After this the sea p should be brush
ed thoroughly. By this | mean that a
full hour should be spent, first brushing
the hair and then the head. New York
Times
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08
ARCTIC EXPLORATION.

How DIR. Sansen Expects to Reach the
North Pole.
When DR.. Nansen took his plunge into
Greenland two years ago, certain that he
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08
MUST REMAIN WITH HER.
The Viscount Fails to Secure a Divorce
From His Wife

LONDON. July 3O.-An action for a di-
vorce by Viscount Dunlo against his wife
who, previous to her marriage was a singer
in a music ball, and In which IsadOre
Werthheimer was named as correspond
ent, ended today with a verdict for
the defendant When the lady
Dunlo made her appearance she was greet
ed with loud cheers. Justice Hammer, in
summing up, said it was very evident
that the suit had been brought by Lord
Clancarty and not his son, Viscount Dunlo,
and Throughout his remarks he showed
that he sided with Lady Dunlo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

Kind Lady.-Well, Tommy, how do you
like going to school?
Tommy.-Pretty well, like coming
home bet ter though.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

American tourists in Paris have been
having hard time Of it, They have beeu
drcnched with cold rains and icy winds have
chilled their blood. But then, after all, il is
"Paree."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

NJ. Ritz has offered to spend half a million
francs in redecoraiin- tie Paris opera house,
on condition Of being made a director for
seven years and an officer Of the legion Of
honor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

The international association for the sup
preston Of gambling at Monte Carlo has
scored one success by a side movement up
on the Casino of Tangiers. 1t has classd up
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

E. A. ROOD, Toledo, Ohio, says: Halls
Catarrh Cure cured nay wife Of catarrh
fifteen years ago and she has had no return
Of it. It's a sure cure" Sold by Drug
gists, 75c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

\ pocket pin-cushion free to smokers Of
"Tansilrs PunchM Sc. Cigar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

Is the name Of an excellent prepar@5iaH
lately introduced for removing isaE u
the face, neck or any part Of the E7-rs'iss-
While II l. perfect specific for this Z i a.
harmless as water in is effect on the skIli-
Very few preparations have grown IN popa-
lar favor 50 suddenly s. Modene, And 1t has
done so solely on its merit
The arms Of Italy have been altered on
the national seal and flag The two small
flags are left out and the collars OF EAniIon-
clad and several other orders are added
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

The kingdom of Italy has a unique library
in the books Of travel Of its princes, each
Italian prince being bound to write com
plete account of his travels, even with such
minute details as hotel bills
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08
GratifyiHg to All.

The high position attained sad the uni-
versal acceptance and approval ottae pleas
ant liquid frsit remedy. syrap o, Figs. as
Ne most sxeelIslt laA ativs known. Illus
srate the value Of he qualities on which i,S
success 10 bsssd. ana are ah1ndantly grati-
Dying TO the California Fs Syrup Company.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08
BEEcHAn,s PMS cure Bilious and Nervous NE

A recent hailstorm at COlusa, Cal, de
yeIOped the fact that bats live among she
green foliage Of trees during the dap in
summer. The hail knocked great many to
the ground.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

There has rsser been anything discovered
thai viii equal Do5bius' Electric Soap for all
household uses. Il makes paint look like
new. and clothes SIS 1riits as sHoW. Our wash
woman says it is pleasure to use it. Ask
y0ur grocer for IT.
There are % men in Suffolk still en-
F'8Yed in making gun fiints, OF ''fint-knap-
ping a. they call it for the use of the
remote sayagcs who have succeeded to the
hong discarded flint guns and pistols Of civ
IIZati0n.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

DoN'r let worms eat the very life out of
your little children. Restore them to health
10y giving DIR. Balls Worm Destroyer
\ centcnariap known as ''Uncle Dave "
who was one of Andrew JackSop's soldiers
died near Sheffield, Ala, recently. His wife
died in 1884, and every day since her burial
he had prayed at her grave.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-08

"WHERE dirt gathers, waste rules" Great
saving results from the use of SAPOLIO.
II is solid cake of Securing Soap used for
all cleaning purposes except the laundry.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
Right or Left,

A recent discussion in the Partisan
H2ternediaire reminds one of the battle
between the big-cndians and the little
endians as to which end of an egg
should he broken. In his last comedy,
"Marquise, Sardou maintains that a
gentleman, escorting lady either fl ON
table or from church should offer her
his arm, and always the left arm. The
reason he gives is that 4 man should
keep his right arm al liberty. that if
needful he may be able to give a cuff
to any person who does not make way
for the lady, or for the more peaceable
purpose of opening door which may
bar her passage, A writer in I'm
termc8iaire states this doctrine, but
contends that it ignores distinction,
delicate indeed, but which ought by no
means to be disregarded. In ordinary
cases he admits that the left arm should
be offered by al escort. and that for
Sardou's reasons. In church however,
and in salon, he holds that the right
arm ought to be rendered. In churches
and salons there is no danger. and a
man ought not by his gestures or atti-
tudes 10 show himself apprehensive.
In festive hall. accordingly, giving a
lady ones left arm argues a suspicious
temper, and may be taken as an insult
by superscnsitive host. The big-and-
little-endian feul was compromised by
cleaving the egg in the middle. 1t is
not clear that the etiquet of right and
left arm can be so easily settled, In
treating this matter L'Internsedtaire
mentions an odd custom now in vogue
On the French stage. At the opera a
man never offers his arm or hand to a
queen or princess, but presents to her
q doubled fist.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
Getting a Substitute.

In China nothing is more common
than for a gentleman who is in a
serious trouble with the law TO hire q
substitute to take the punishment for
him. The payment varies according
to the gravity of the o!fense; but when
1t is murder, for which the penalty is
death. it runs, we are told, to ZIP
exactly. In Eagland these matters are
seldom settled by proxy. and the last
persons likely to volunteer to be
hanged for one are ones relatives: they
will see us hanged first. This makes
the scene at the Portsmouth Police
Court the other day very remarkable.
A young gentleman of 10 is brought
up on several charges of burglary: the
evidence is. unhappily, clear. but his
father comes forward and expresses
his wish to act as substitute What
do vru mean?" asks the astonished
magistrate. TO 90 to Jail for him?"
Yes, certainly Upon this amazing
proposition being rejected the Young
gentleman faints; Il young lady whose
Re ations with him have been described
by an adapter from Shakespeare as be-
ing "a little less than kin, and more
than kind, faints also; and the self
sacrificing parent has fit. This is,
probably, the most emotional family,
rs well as the most free from conven-
ton, that has Yet been discovered
LOndOn .NeYs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
Novel Use for Newspapers.

General BuSscy the Assistant Sccre-
tary of the Interior, has somewhat
novel use for newspapers. The other
Gay when the weather was sharp, he
was preparing TO 90 ont of the Depart
ment Building for lunch. A Washing
ton Star reporter " no happened to be
III the room at the time was surprised
10 see him unbutton the lower button
Of his vest, fold up a newspaper and,
placing it over his abdomen, button his
vest over it. Il always do that he
said in surprised inquiry from the re-
porter, when am going to be out in
the cold. The newspaper is nom
conductor OF heat, and when placed
over the stomach preserves the supply
in what has been called the reservoir of
Eeat OF the body. A newspaper is il
good substitute for an ovcrcOat. and in
cold weather is the best device that
people with scanty wardrobes can
adopt insufficient bedclothin9 can be
reinforced in the same way. and news
papers may be said 10 be the Door
mans friend in more senses than one.
When chilled bv sudden cold news
paper placed over The stomach soon re-
stores the normal temperature of the
body and prevents an attack of pneu-
nOnia. | have frequently recommend
ell this Use of newspapers, but | find
that practically very few people really
aDDTpciatp its yalup =
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
The Author OF M'Ginty.

The man who evolved from his
teemin@ brain the ballad which mar
rates the tumbles taken by Dan Nc
Ginty is probably at the present mo-
ment the most talked about of the
minor poets of America, says the Ro-
chester Democrat and Chronicle. Down
Went McGinty" has arrived at the dig
nifty of being the" Gag of the day. 50
when the reporter was informed that
Joe Flynn, the undoubtcd author of
the most popular song of the season,
was singing it daily and nightly at a
local theater down went the writer to
the bottom Of the hall that connects
the upper tier of dressing-roomS at the
opcra-house and found himself in the
awful presence of the original McGintv.
who was engaged in extricating HIM
self from his grease paint. prepara-
tory to donning ''his best suit Of
clothes.n
Mr.. Flynn is good-looking, black
haired and black-eyed young fellow,
who takes the success of his muse in
the most phi.osophic and modest man.
ner. OF the origin of the famous song
he said: If you ever heard the story
of the Irishman who was successfully
carried in a hod to the top of j seven
story building by friend. as the re-
suit of a bet that the feat could not be
successfully accomplished, and who re-
marked on paying over the money,
Well. Pat, ye won fairly. but when
Yer foot slipped at the sixth floor, be
jabers, | had hopes. You know what
suggested the first verse of the song. If
you ever heard the air OF the Old song
about the old man who had wooden
Lee, and who had no tobaccy in his old
tobaccy box You can guess where the
suggestion for the tune came from. |
wrote the song some time last April
ahd did not think very much of it,
while my partner. Mr. Sheridan here
thought nothing of it at all, We tried
it on for the first time at the Proyi-
dence opera-house. That important
event took place on the evening of May
E last. The song caught on at once,
and we, and. as far rs | can see, every
songand-dance man. have been sing
ing it ever since. suppose it took me
about half an hour to write the song
after | had got the chorus in my head
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27

Born and raised in Chinese tea
drinking establishment, Chinaman in
Philadelphia says the only way to make
tea is to pour the boiling water on the
leaves. stirring them briskly at the
same time. 1t should be served after
allowing merely time to settle. The
operation takes only minute.
In Vienna practical philanthropy
takes the shape of cheap eating houses
fer poor people. There are ten cook
ing kitchens throughout the city that
feed an average of 1000 people each
and every day. The average cost of a
dinner is s cents. and of a supper is 4
cents. both meals comprising about the
varieties the common eating houses
furnish.
William 5. Burroughs, a Young St.
Louisan, who ten Years ago did not
know that he had mechanical genius
enough to use file, has perfected in a
strong. durable. compact machine of
?, loo pieces an adjunct to the counting
house that is already in successful
operation in fifty banks. 1t is an add
ing machine, whica is said to work
more rapidly aud more correctly than
the most expert accountant.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
White Chrysanthemums.

They grew by the gate. in the amber days
Soft SHOWS of the autumn weather.
And they lOomed in the red October haze
W itli Its wine Of sunshine and crimson blaZe,
And we watched them there together.
You leaned on my heart, and |. whispering,
While the shadows heightened arounIu as.
How tine stars stole out of their purple bed,
And the blossoms crePt up TO your feet III
stead
And lifted each fragrant. kissed head
To listen to all the words ] said.
Where the night and the white moon found
They hung on the wall. the golden-eyed,
And low mid the brown leaves lying:
Too sweet for sorrow, too pale for pride;
Like sisters of mercy. true and tried,
They were dead, and still yet dying.
Oh, took your hand. and softly said
But your face was hidden from me.
How the night winds rocked tie pines o er-
head,
Then paused to listen. and onward sped.
All. you trembled then, and you would have
But love had conquered. and passion shed
Her dreamful madness on me.
They rivaled the W Ite of your bosom There
Nv own fond ha .tas had placed them:
and fell in a shower from your gold-brOwn
hair
To kiss the snow of your shoulders. where
Tie shadOwy moonlight traced them.
Oh. told you then. herccly said
As ] closed on the path before us.
There was dew on your brow and sun-crowncd
head
And the flowers AT my feet lay C III and dead
Killed by the words your lover said
And the morning stars rose Ger us.
Aye, dead at my feet. They were lying where
In the pathways curve we parted
Cold. pale and crushed and witherng there.
With sweet eyes closed, like u saint 5 in prayer.
Rich hreathcd and golden hearted.
! stretched out my hand; they seemed to
lcrngc
And deSolatc wind blew round me;
They had lost their family sun-kissed tingc.
Their curling edges and snow-whitc fringe;
They were bruised, and broken and browning
where
] ad cutchcd them in mad despair!
Oh! c!asped them close, and | kissed them
there
The flowers that fell from your breast and
iair;
That fell that night in the still, sweet air,
Ere the cruel daylight ind me.
NnAy LEnanS picn
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
An Antarctic PoStoffice.

The smallest. simplest. and best pro-
tected poSto!iice i'll the world is in the
Strait of Magellan and has been there
for many years. 1t consists of a small
keg or cask and is chained to the rocks
of the extreme cape in the straits op-
posite Terre del Fuego. Each passin (
ship sends Il boat to take letters out
and put others in. The postoffice is
self-acting and unproyidei with a post
master, and is therefore under the pro-
lection of all the navies of the world.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
Fanny Davcnport's Superstition.

Notwithstanding her collection of
jewels. Fanny Davenport never affects
ANY jewelry i'll private life excepting
a large and curious carbuncle ring and
a siiver-headed scarf pin, with which
she fastens the meek OF her dress She
has had this pin for fifteen years. and
considers that if it should be lost it
would bring her i'll luck. She IS also
believer in the horseshoe SUPERSTITION
and carries with her shoe .ouHl OH
Mount Tallac in California. - tHiicaGO
Tribune.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
A SOap-BubUIe Outfit.

Somebody has invented soap-bub-
bic outfit. 1t is put in neat box, and
includes peculiar kind OF pipe, made
especially to blow bubbles, special
brand of soap, warranted to beat the
world for tenuity of film, and other ap-
plia n""s
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1890-02-27
Three-StOry Wagon.

A three-story wagon was captured
at Martinsviile. Nd. few days since
The first story under the running gear
was Il coop of live chickens; the sec
ond. sandwiched between the first and
third ani hidden from view, was de.
voted 10 .moonshine spirits; the third
was laden With tobacco aud fodder.