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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
SCIENTIFIC GLEANINGs.

Sound travels at the rate of LAP feet
per second, about Is miles in a minute.
So that if we hear clap of thunder half
minute after a flash. we may calculate
that the discharge of electricity is 81
miles off
Italian experimenters, by mixing coal
and petroleum fer use under marine boil
ers, ascertained that the vessels speed was
raised from fifteen to seventeen knots, but
that the high heat injured the boilers
A schoolboy recently scalded his leg badly
from knee to toe. As there were no signs
of healing, the attending surgeon chloro-
phormed : greyhound puppy to death.
shaved its body, skinned it, and grated
the skin on tie boys leg. The healing
was rapid and the color of the grated skin
was uniform and very similar to that of
the normal skin.
1t is asserted that Edison has not only
invented the talking doll but through his
assistants is alrerdy at work on a phone
graphic canary bird, designed for sweet
singers. Parrots, dogs. horses, cats. geese,
ducks, chickens, etc. are all ''emeetated, -
not only lay Hermann, but by actual
photographic rendering. Wonders will
never cease!'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

peated the shade of pink of the roses. The
Short-waiSted empire bodice. with clusters
Of roses over the shoulders was gathered
into a pink-Satin sash delicataly worked
with gold. Roses dewed with diamonds.
IN the hair, and diamond ornaments lent
sparkle to this artistic dress Another
pretty empire gown was of cream-eolored
silk, covered with a diaphanouS cloud of
Silver-spotted net.
Perhaps the most beautiful gown-one
an old master would nave pSinted-waS of
white and old brocade, yelled on one side
with drifts of tulie starred with gold. "A
spray OF roses was arranged on one side of
the skirt. A white Josephine gown, gar
landed with white roses at the hem, was of
soft crepe. A hand of pearls was claSped
round the short waist and was repeated in
the hair, brushed up at the back and piled
over the forehead
Young girls wore mouSSelinp de sol and
goSSamer net, trimmed with flowers.
Garlands of lilac, careleSSly strewn over a
white-net dress the hem of which had a
CLEAN of satin running round it in a scroll
pattern, might have been worn by the god
deSS of spring.
Another charming young girls dress
was of white tuile, Strewn with marguer-
ties, the hem ruched with snowy tulle: a
little berthe of marguerites vent round the
bodice. The sash of white satin was
knotted on the side; a wreath of starry
margueriteS crowned the head.
1t was a sight to watch these graceful
women and girls in their fower-deeked
draperieS winding in and out of the mazes
of the cotillion. Boughs of flowers were
introduced into one of the figures, and the
dancers trooped under arches of blossoms
held over their heads.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
ANIMALS AND ANIMALS.
Trying t. Find Out How Far They Pc
spoud to Notes.
London Graphic

London Graphic.
4 naturalist has begun a series OF inves-
LEGATIONS in regard to the amount of APP
probation shown 10y animals for music
He finds that sheep and pigeons are fond
of the flute; pigs. oxen and cows at racted
by instrumental combinations and dogs
delighted by sleigh bells.
Canaries generally respond 10 musical
sound and hares have been known 10 stand
listening in field to the chanting of
choristerS. Seals are peculiarly SusCep-
title and follow ships for many miles
where a violin Is diScourSing. The hip
popotamus is visibly affected by,,Jhe drum.
Squirrels are not only fascinated but &C
tuallv spellbound by the music-box or
guitar. Alligators and hyeuas are either
InSenSible or frightened by experiments
and as yet tradition only can settle the
taste of wolf A Scotch bagpipar ac-
cOrding to an old legend, was travelling in
Ireland one evening when a wolf came up
on him. He was obliged 70 open his wal
let and supply him with the whole stock of
his provisions. after which he made his
pipes skirl
This the monster no sooner heard than
hetook to the mountains. Aye" said
the piper, had known your humor YOU
should had your music before your sup
per.
Tradition. however. would require in
this case to be corrected by further expert
ment.
Prince George, younger son of the prince
of Wales, who. commanding a British
warship is to be feted at Newport if he
but appear there. Is said to be very popu-
lar in England. far more than Prince Al
bert Victor. American naval officers who
have met him say he Is a good fellow who
wants good men around him and hates
fuss and feathers. At least where he took
command of the Thrush ne didn I hunt up
German princlings for shipmates. but took
the plain English stock that had studied,
fought, and played beside him when at
school
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
TIE DECOLLE TE DRESS.
Decent People Never Dressed So Indecent
ly as They Do To-Day.

~ ds ihty i'O io-baF
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps says in the
August forum:
1t is fact, gloss it anyhow as we NAV.
that decent women have never dressed so
indecently as in our country and our CEN
fury as they do in fashionable life to-day.
Would that some enterprising journal
might take the moral census of this sub
ject as a substitute for prize baby compe-
titions or guesses on Nelly BLY,. We
should like to throw down the gauntlet to
the women of America. Defend these
immoralties! Speak up for us yourselves
If you CAM | do not believe that two
reputable women in the land would dare
publicly to defend the styles of undress
which now disgrace our sex The time
has more than come for such a protest
against this abomination as will smite
women to The dust for shame. What Is to
be said? Enter any fashionable drawing
room and look for yourselves. What is
said? Think of it, you high-born ladies'
think of it!
In the most decorous city in our country
a lady representing what may be deserved
ly called one of the best" families in the
state, herself a middle-aged. queenly,
hOme-loving matron. the wife of an affec-
lIOidIe uuSbdUu, the UlOtDSF OF grown sons
and daughters, wears her dress-but nv
pen shrinks from writing what this high
bred lady does. This case. which repre-
sents scores of others, Is of importance. be-
cause the offender herself is so unconscious
of her offense and so far in other respects
above it. There is no life IF concealed dis
honor, no intrigue, no shoddy birthright.
no fast-and-loose views of duty. The
woman is otherwise immaculate How
explain this ethical enigma? Are our
ladies morally insane. or mentally? Do
they not know what they are doing? And
if not, why not? How shall we character
lie the too-low corsage with something for
a sleeve? The lower bodice. with no
sleeve at all? Nudity covered by trans
parency? And what is known as the
F-back? They are belox excuse. as they
are beyond explanation. What moral
mania blunts the sensibilities that ought
to tx the standards Of nation? What
dementia deters the 'eYer-womanly'' from
leading US on, " at least 50 far that the
simplest instinct of feminine modesty-
that which covers nakedness-may keep
stroke with the moral development of the |
age? Let 1t be said that gay women
always have dressed improperly. What of /
it? i that any reason why they always /
shOrId2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
Dainty summer Rooms.

well-known lady has gift at making
her rooms lnvitingly cool in appearance,
and the secret lies in her perfect handling
OF color. Arranging a bunch of daisies
the other evening, she intuitively selected
a glass bowl in which to place the flowers.
thus showing their pretty stems. Setting
them up ON little bracket of white and
gilt, she threw around them a dainty bit
of white China silk on which were faint
yellow designs. The whole made up Il
matchless corner in white and gold.
This same woman has a number of
lamp shades in various colors, the work of
her own hands, by which she imparts the
keynote of any desired color On this
occasion the lamp, tall brass affair
standing prominently out from a front
corner, wore what one is tempted to call
ballet dress of fluffy illusion. with a neck
or waistband of amber beads. Besides
the daisies, there was in the room bunch
of buttercups mixed with Han tford fern;
and in the back parlOr a single tall Gala
lily, supported by its own foliage sustain
ed the dignity of its post of honor on one
end OF the piano.
One lamp shade in rose color. made
throughout of tissue paper mounted on
a light wire frame, is a mammoth rose.
The paper, all III one tone, seems to deep
en- In color toward the center of it, doub-
ling as the leaves lie, one over another.
The lower and longest of these are niue
inches long reaching nearly to the top.
succeeding rows growing shorter as they
approach the center, where the much curl
ed petals are but three inches ii length
They are cut from verltable rose leaf
models, and are crimped by being doubled
lengthwise, pressed and drawn tightly
over a knitting needle or hairpin, and are
attached at the top by single drop of
mucilage.
Another shade in yellow, is also of It's
sue paper cut in fringeS of varying depths,
the deeper underneath. tie with bow
of canary gauze ribbon finishes this to the
top. A crimson shade Is of the conven-
tional China silk; with crocheted silk
fringe, into the border of which, as a nov
city. are introduced beads of cut garnet
colored glass. This on a winters evening
is grateful and cheering and gains by the
fires reflection.
One freezing night last winter the Goals
were red within the CRATE and upon the
fur rug two dark red silken and plush pill
lows lay, one upon another The gar
nets about the silk lamp-shade were scin-
tiIlating like little fires, while on the
table sat small bunch.of mid-winter red
roses.
1t was all cheerful and inviting: but
presently, when the presiding divinity
herself came in, a7rayed from throat TO
instep in a red gown. the effect was per-
feet.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
TIE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD,
NOW ILAY ME DOWN SLEEP, :,
HARTFORD TINES,

In the quiet nursery chambers.
Snowy pillows Yet Impressed,
See the forms OF little children
hneelIng, white robeu for their rest.
All in quiet nursery chambers.
" lille the Gu>ky shadows creep.
Hear the voices of the children
"Now lay me down 10 sleep.
In the meadow and the mountain
Calmly shine the winter stars,
But across the gtiStening lowlanGs
Slant the moonlight'S silver bars
In the silence and the darkness
Darkness growing still more deep.
Listen TO the little children
Praying God their soul 10 keep
IF We desc pray the children
And the mothers head drops low
Zone from ont her fold is sleeping
Deep beneath the winters snow,
Take our souls, and past she easement
Fits CLEAN Of crystal light,
Like the trailing of His garments
Walking evermore in white.
Little souls, that stand expectant,
Listening at the gates of life,
Hearing far away the mu-mur
OF the tumult and the strife;
We, who fight beneath those banners,
Meeting ranks of foemen there,
Find deeper, broader meaning
In your simple yesper prayer.
When your hand shall grasp this standard
Which, to-day you watch from far:
When Your deeds shall shape the conflict
In this universal war,
Pray TO Him, the God of battles,
Whose strong eye can never sleep.
In the warning of temptation,
Firm and true your souls 10 keep.
When the combat ends, and slowly
Clears the smoke from ont the skies;
When, far down the purple distance,
All the noise of battle dies:
When the last nights solemn shadows
Settle down on you and me,
May the love that never faileIh
Takes our souls eternally.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

The farming point
in woman's life brings peculiar
weaknesses and ailments. DR..
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription
brings relief and cure. 1t is
powerful, invigorating, restorative
tonic and ncrviue, 1t imparts
strength to the whole system in
general, and to the uterine organs
and appcndages in particular.
Rundown" debilitated and deli
cate women need it. Its = legiti-
mate medicine purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless. Its guaranteed
to give satisfaction in every ease, or
money refunded. Nothing else does
as much. You only pay Tor the
good you get. Gan YOU ask more?
As a regulator and promoter Of
functional action, At that critical
period of change from girlhooi to
womanhood, " Favoritc ProScrip-
ton" is a perfectly safe remedial
agent, and can produce only good
results. 1t is equally etGcaejous and
valuable in its effects when taken
for those disorders and derange-
mentS incident to that later and
most critical period, known rs The
Chanc> &c Tifn"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
A CUTE CLERK.
He Gives a Citizen "a Pointer on His Cir

Detroit Free Press.
II hate tn make you any extra
trouble, he said to the chief clerk at the
postotfice Yesterday.
"WeIl?''
We'll. | wrote to nv girl two days ago
and have received no answer. I'm awfuIlv
careless and perhaps l have neglected to
stamp it. ~
Yes. Very important letter.
Very. In fact. | popped the ques-
ton
III rock among the dead letters
A search was made but nothing was
found of the letter.
1t must have reached her." said the
clerk. a. he returned
Then don't understand it.
I'm sure | can't. Have YOU read the
list OF marriage licenses for resterday?'
"N-no! gulped the young man. IN
get paper.
In ten minutes he was back. his ewes
hanging out and his face like chalk, and
IN horse whisper he said:
That the reason
''What?'
Married to another feller last night
''Humph.'
Thanks for your trouble When l am
dead you
He broke away, overcome with emotion.
but as he was seen devouring a banana
two hours later with great relish ii is sus-
pected that he still lives
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

,,,, - ''D
Ihat evening stephen Howard went
PACK '' h''o'"o"' where ne found ms
S'0ltt ''"o'' III 'ne .''',' otaWlh--rpom or
houloIr, reading book. She looked ur
as ne '"'''ed "n" I'LL" h't DOCK down on
hc' Knee
"NellS She said, in questioning tone
"Wcll" he returned. half smiling, Its
all rl&ht-I'ye done it,"
Mrs. Bob az once jumped up, letting her
book Iau inst as Mrs. Tratrord had done y
few hours before, My dear boy" she
cried, 'yun don't mean it. You are sure
Won really like her. Stcviee't
"Yrs am unite sure - he said steaIi
IN .N-ru don't sutDns, sbnnIa be s,,.b
a fool MS {, marry her or any other woman
ifl dfdp'tY"
well. one never knows " Mrs. Bob an
swcred. and then she Put her arms round
his neck aud hug-ed him teuderly. Il
hope YOU will be very happy, dear S;evie,"
she said. foaalv, but it's risk. my dear.
i'm our circumstances"
"Oul lot bit of IT," he returned. con
HdeuJly.
But she will know nothing Of"
"Nothiug.' he broke in. sharply.
"But Won't that make thiurs more diff
fculf for Won ar nj Las +, inn. ayyk-
ward"
Il don't think an. on +be contrary in
fact. for everything will wor, better - he
ors,,,ro5
Mrs Bob sat down in her chair again
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
HINT OF DEADLY BOMBS.
Emperor William Warned to Avoid the
Society of the Gar.

LONDON, Aug. Sit is reported that
Emperor William has received mvster-
louS warning to be careful of himself on
his visit to Russia, and to avoid as much
as possible too close contact with the
car. The unknown writer Of the
warning, undoubtedly nihilist. saws
that the emperor has begun his reign
IN /. satisfactory manner. and that there
is purpose to give MIN fair chance to
prove himself a man Of the people. hui
that the car has condemned himself by
his own acts. Queen Victoria is repre-,
Sented to be much alarmed about the mat,
ter. and to view her grsndSon's proposed
visit 10 Russia with many miSgiviugS
which, however, the emperor does not
share
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
KILLED BY A TRAIN
DIR. r. 5. Wells of Chicago Falls Before
the Running Cars

JASEsvIILE, Wis, Special Telegram.
Aug. 9.-Dr. Il. s. Wells, a dentist of
Chicago. was killed this evening by the
cars, Mr., Wells attempted to board an
outgoing train and fell on the track. The
wheels passed over his chest. Mr.. Wells
resided in this city twenty-five years
ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
Feeling Her Way

Anything wrong with the coffee this
morning. John?'
No, it Is good enough
Biscuits all right?"
Il haven't any fault to find with the
biscuits
Steak cooked about right"
don I see anything wrong with the
steaE- What are you driving about,
Mai p
Nc complaint to make about any
thing?"
No What in the world do you
John, | wish you would let me have
fifteen cents to buy some ribbons Chi
cago Tribune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
BEAUTIFUL GOWNS.
Dresses Seen at a Ball in Paris by an
American.

At one of the last balls of the season.
given by wealthy American In Paris, the
dresses were the most beautiful that have
seen this year. Ii was difficult to realize
that these graceful draperies. these care
lessly garlanded dresses. were sewed and
stitched j young bride wore dress Of
white satin, the sheeny whiteness Of which
was touched at the hem with border of
delicate roses. The siIk-musliu sleeves re-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

the rapldity of their movement and ALWAYS
efectuai. The eventual outcome? No one
knows what VII be nor when it will come.
But capital must have some elbow room
and when the labor unions crowd it
too hard there Will be general stoppage
until affairs are eoualized -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
ONE ENEONa

w. - - ~
Both the method and results wheu
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and rcfreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanscs the sys-
tenn etiectually, dispcls colds, head
aches and fevcrs andcurcs habitud
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro,
duced, pleasing to the taste and ao-
coptaEle to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial IN its
effects, prepared only from thomost
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many exccllcr: qualities com
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Iigs is for salo in 500
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiH syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CaL.
IOuYcpVir ~ E~W yOCy ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

At an equality of age the male is gener-
ally heavier than the female, except toward
the age of twelve, when the ACREAGE weight
in both sexes is about the same.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
A LESSON IN PATRIOTISM
A Patriots Indignation Over Supposed
Suppressions of the Spirit of 1916

Detroit Free Pres.
A gray-haired ex-city father was stand
ing on the steps of the city hall on the Sd,
when young man approached and said:
us this decoration for the Fourth?'
Eyes, sir ~
The regular Fourth of July?"
Yes. -
Yes"
"Whoop! | can't wait! I'm ready to
bust, to-day! What are you going to do
on the glorious day?"
Nothing in particular
What? No getting up at daylight to
whoop."
mo, sir.
mo firing of cannon, waving of flags,
or drinking of lemonade?"
mo, sir. ~
mo fireworks in the evening-no get
ting drunk and falling on the neck of
George Washington"
No"
Just going to sit right home and look
as homely and mean as you can. and not
care two continental cOppers which side
lickpd?"
yes"
Then you are an Internal old curmud-
geon and | can lick you in two jiffsI''
And he might have done so had not the
ex-father lodged him and got into the
building, where he appealed to a police
man to save his bacon.
Kossuth was recently asked where he
would spend this summer. In reply he
said: You are touching on delicate
point, but | am not ashamed to confess my
poverty. | can not always afford to change
my residence with the season. Neverthe-
less, like to stroll about the country dur
ing the summer. but avoid places where
other men throng. prefer solitary ma
ture III the mountains. She, at any rate.
does not deceive me. Here in Turin lead
a perfectly secluded life | visit no Ital-
lans and receive scarcely any visitors. As
rule, | am at home to no one. For
many years have sought forgetfulness in
work. This Is no longer possible. | am
broken down man. Work fatigues me,
and the painful wretChedness of solitude
weighs daily more and more upon me. |
am alone with my memories, alone with
my bitter experiences. ! was formerly I'M
able to compass my aims without helpful
tellow-workers, and then | learned to I'M
derstand mankind Plato is right; life is
no blessing. no gift, but aduty; no gain;
but rather loss. When. on the brink of
the grave, a man makes up his account.
the balance Is always on the wrong side.
| have asked myself whether life was
worth living. Only one comfort remains
to me. | haze persistently followed
duty
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15
How Long Man Has Lasted, and How
Long Civilizationlwiu Also Last.

When we consider how many mi lions of
years our earth continued as an a ode of
millions of millions of living creatures ere
yet the lowest types OF human life were de-
veloped, and during how many tens of
thousands of wears, millions of human
beings existed before thinking, reasoning.
phllosophIc man was developed upon the
earth, we see that Nature. which Is thus
prodigal in regard to time. may we'll be
prodlgal also in regard to space and leave
many worlds in solar system, as we'll As
longtime intervals IN Tire history of any
given world, unado ned by the presence
Of reasoning, phliysppnsc beings Inc
same thought seems tn me to be suggested
" hen WE look forward to the probable fu-
ture of our earth's history The civilized
man Is vigorously preparing rapid close
to his own existence. The period during
which materials Il civilization las it now
exists, at any rate can endure at the pres
ent rate of their consumption. is a period
which can be but rs a second in tie earth 5
future history Within a few hundred
years Tor a few thousand at the outside)
the earth-storeS on which civilization j.
draining so lavishIy and with ever grow
ing activi ty must be absolutely exhausted,
and man will be left to depend, like other
animals. on the earth's annual produce
ON her income. her capital being exhausted
That under such conditions man will re-
tam his present position must be regarded
as unlikely to say the least
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-08-15

Eiyc boys, hardly more than babies were
tr.twucd in the Bangor, Me, court ON tho
,2s.,c ui breaking aud entering stores aud
..r. cuy from them. The oldest OF the boy ~,
w.,- bat twelve wears of age, but they were
armed with reviewers, dirk knives, etc, and
uad named themselves the Black Aycn-
.t.l-. ~