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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

middle point. Fasten one end to the
edge of table, as in the cut. The
other end should terminate in loop.
Directly under this loop bore small
hole in the table. Cut from wide
cork stopper a circular piece of cork,
and through it's center pass a long
nail from which the head has been re-
moved. You will then have
rudimentary top. Lastly, cut out
three figures of horses from pieces of
cork, and attach them to the upper
surface of the top by means of small
bits of wire. Place the top in position
as shown in the cut, the ends of the
nail being held by the loop and the
hole in the table. Wind cord round
the upper portion of the nail and draw
it brisl1ly out. The top will turn,
carrying the little horses, and the
horse which stops nearest to certain
point previously marked on the table
gains the trick. More than three
horses may be made, if desired, and
interest is added to the apparatus by
painting the horses different colors.-
Once a Week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
A Wonderful Old Man.

The oldest postmaster in continuous
7'ervice, and perhaps in years, in the
United States, resides at Hammonds-
vile, Jefferson county, Ohio. His
name is w. IL. Wallace and he is
eighty-two years old. He has
been in the service for the last sixty
three years, having been appointed to
his present position during Andrew
Jackson's administration. Mr.. Wal
lace is also credited by the Adams Ex-
press company as the oldest agent in
it's employ, both in years and continu-
Gus service, and is also the Oldest sta
ton agent on the Cleqeland & Pitts
burgh railroad, if not in America, hav-
ing served in that capacity since 1852.
He bears his years lightly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
A REMARKABLE DOG.
This Strange Story Is Said to Tie True
Every Particular.

Every Particular.
My grandfather once owned a dog
that was cross between mastiff and
Newfoundland. He was large in size
as the largest-mentioned breed, and in
color that of an African lion, and
strange to say, had a name like one.
His eyes, also, had the intelligent look
Of that animal
Mars was his name. He was noted
for his almost human intelligence. He
never was known to bark as dogs are
wont to do, but, when angry, ratified his
teeth by shaking his head violently, so
that they could be heard at a distance.
This he never did except as warning,
and woe unto the intruder that passed
unheeding. His disposition was mild
and even playful with those of the
household, but friend or foe never ap-
preached the house unchallenged at
night. Mars had deep, sonorous
voice, when he chose to let it out,
which was very seldom; then it was
more akin to lions roar than to any,
thing else earthly. He seemed to know
instinctively what was his duty, and
when and where his vigilance was
needed.
Our grandfather, who was clergy
man, was recommended to reside in
the country on account of feeble
health; hence the family retired for
several years to beautiful farm in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

Indiana. 1t was there that Mars
finest faculties were developed. His
usual place at night was the large
barn that stood about four hundred
yards from the dwelling. The master
of the house had frequent occasions to
be absent several days and nights.
Without one W ord or sicn from any
one, during the nights or. these occa-
sions, Mars wol.ll invariably lie across
the threshold Of grandInother's door,
which opened out into IL wide passage;
but as soon as the master returned
Mars resumed his usual place in the
barn.
Our grandfather was copartner in a
dry goods establishment in the village,
about a mile from his home. Our
uncle, who resided with him, was chief
clerk. Mars WIS much attached to
him and would frequently attend uncle
there, then return. AS evening ap-
preached he would go to the store, as
if to guard him on his return. In win
tar or in stormy weather, uncle would
often ride on horseback to and from
the place of business.
One stormy winter evening, with
Mars, as usual, in waiting, he hastily
closed the store, locked the door, and
leaped onto his horse to ride home.
When Mars saw the horse wheeled for
home, he jumped and gently held uncle
by the pants. Thinking that Mars was
only glad at seeing him start, he shook
him off and proceeded brisl1ly on.
Again the dog leaped up and ratified
his teeth ominously. Uncle stopped.
Mars gently wagged his tail and
trotted few steps back. Uncle pom
dered as to what he meant. lie knew
the dog we'll enough to know that
something was wrong; but what? With
his eyes fixed on Mars, he slowly
started again homeward. In an instant
Mars arrested him as before. He then
turned his horses head and retraced
his way toward the store; while Mars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
just the OpDosite.

An Irishman who was employed in
the iron works in western town was
advised by his physician to seek some
employment where the labor was less
severe, on account OF an enlargement
Of the heart. He proceeded, therefore,
to set up small grocery, which was
well patronized by lsis friends. He was
not in the habit of diminishing his
prospects of financial success by giving
down weight" and ore afternoon,
when a customer asked for pound of
sugar, he added pinch by pinch until
the scale barely turned.
''Pat," inquired the customer, look
ing up innocently at his careful weigh
er, ''phwat was it the docther said was
ailin' YEP"
''Inlaargemint av the haart,'' an
swered Pat, with pride.
well, thin" said the customer, cts
tonne We were changin' yer docther,
Pat; the wan t, ats ,:ndin' We now
don't understand yer disease, me by.
Yer haart is gettin' 5maller mcighty
fast, an it's in great cancer We are!'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
THE STORMY PETREL.
Queer Superstitions Sailors Entertain r.
garding the Bird.

garding the Bird.
One of the best known of the sea
birds is the stormy petrol. tits oftenest
seen during storms, flying above the
waves in search of shellfish and other
small animals that are brought to the
surface by the tempest.
The sailors call petrels 'Mother
Carey's chickens and do not view
them with much favor, owing to their
being constant companions of storms.
Jack" thinks that rough weather may
be expected when he sees petrels
about and is not quite sure that they
do not in some way cause the tempest.
When the bird is on the outlook for it's
prey it seems to walk on the water.
Hence the seamen of the olden time
in allusion to Apostle Peters walking
on the water called the bird petrol,
from the Latin Petrellus, Little
Peter"
So far from the sailors being super
stitious as to the capture of another
kind of petrol, the cape pigeon, which
is of biacL-and-white color and about
the size of a tame pigeon, l have
known Jack to take hand occasion
ally in capturing them as bit of rec
reation during dog watch.
In southern ATTITUDES the cape pi-
geons follow a ship in thousands, says
st. Nicholas. A common bottle cork
is tied to the end of piece of thread
and trailed astern so that the cork
touches the water. This gives the re-
quired tautness to the thread
AS the birds fly in clouds from side
to side astern some of them constant
ly strike the thread with their wings,
and the resistance is enough to turn
them over it, when the thread is
wrapped round the wing and the bird
is hauled on board. In this manner I
have seen hundreds caught in day.
On one occasion a clipper ship carry
ing passengers to India captured pi-
geons by hundreds, and the surgeon by
some mischance succeeded in entan-
Cling a stormy petrol.
Now, the doctor was an enthusiastic
naturalist, and what to the sailors is
known as LAND lubber'-that is, he
was on his first voyage The doctor at
once took the specimen to his cabin
serve it. In hot haste a deputation of
seamen, headed by the old, gray-haired
sailmal1er, came aft with a request that
the petrol be set at liberty, saying that
otherwise the ship and all on board
would surely suffer.
The doctor, somewhat surprised, in
tended to set the bird free, but his en-
thusiasm as a naturalist prevailed over
the superstitious warning, and when
the sailors had disappeared the bird
was added to his collection. The fact
soon became known forward among the
men, and the doctor was regarded with
black looks by the crew for the re-
mainder of the voyage.
In the course of time the good shir
anchored in the Hugh river, and that
day at dinner the doctor suddenly
died.
There was gathering of the sailors
around the windlass that dog-watch
and the doctors sudden death was at
tributcd by the superstitious sailors
! to his slaughter of the stormy petrol
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ ss.-In Probate
In the matter of the estate of Charles
Sherman, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Charles Sherman, deceased, having been Is
sued to Frederick A. Sherman:
Notice is hereby given that the creditors of
said Charles Sherman, deceased, are allowed
and limited by order Of this court until and
including the first Tuesday OF July, 1894
being the third day OF said month, to
present their claims and demands against
county court for examination, adjustment
and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands of all persons against the said
Charles Sherman, deceased, will be received,
examined and adjusted by this court, at the
in the city of Dodgeville, In said county, on the
first Tuesday. Of August 1894 and on the first
Tuesday of September, 1894.
Dated this I'd day of January, 1894.
By the court:
10 CHARLES w. MCILHoS, County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
A Curious California Weed.

In Santa Clara county, Cal, there
grows weed called the rattlesnake
weed. It is so named from the story
that when rattlesnakes get to fighting
and bite each other, this weed, if
eaten by them, will prevent death. 1t
grows about six inches tall, has a red
stalk and slender leaves. On the top
Of the stalk comes head of flowers,
and the seeds of these flowers are said
to be very annoying to one in passing
through a mass of them, as they are
furnished with sharp barbs, commonly
called stickers. The early settlers
who had herds of sheep always made
their herdsmen keep with them bot
tie of strong tea made of rattlesnake
weed, and when any of the sheep were
bitten they were drenched with this
tea, which always saved them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
J. Z. Smoker, Attorney.
NOTICE TO CREDITOnE.


GTATE of Wisconsin. iowa County Court
- SS.-In Probate
In the matter OF the estate OF Philip
Schwingle deceased.
Letters teStamentary on the estate OF
Philip Schwingle, deceased, having been
issued to Christian Schwingle;
Notice is hereby given that the creditors
Of said Philip Schwingle, deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order Of this court until
and including the first Tuesday of August,
1894, being the 9TH day of said month, to
present their claims and demands against
said Philip Schwingle, deceased, to the
County Court for examination adjustment
and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands of all persons against the
said Philip schwingle, deceased, will be ex-
amined and adjusted by this Court at the
Office of the County Judge, at the Court
House, in the city of Dodgevile, in said
County on the first Tuesday Of September,
1894.
Dated this 9th day Of January, 1894.
BY the Court.
% CHARLES w. MCILHON, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
A. s. White, Attorney.
TO CREDITORS.


STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Mary Curry,
deceased.
Letters tcstamcntary on the estate OF
Mary Curry, deceased, having been issued to
Philip Allen, ir;
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors
of said Mary Curry, deceased, are allowed
and limited by order of this court until and
including the first Tuesday of August, 1894,
being the eth day of said month, to present
their claims and demands against said
Mary Curry, deceased, to the county court
for examination, adjustment and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands of all persons against the said
Mary Curry, dcceased, will be examined
and adjusted by this court, at the Office OF
the county Judge, at the court house, In the
city of Dodgevlle, in said county, on the
first Tuesday of August, 1894, and on the
first Tuesday of September, 1894.
Dated this 23d day of January, 1894.
BY the Court:
CHARLES W. MCILHoN, County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
Both Sides of the Question.

A man and his wife stood on the
Brooklyn bridge, says The Million. He
was a philosopher and talker; she
was a woman OF action. A tug was
hauling long line of barges up the
river.
Look there, my dear" said he.
'Such is life. The tug is like the man
working and toiling, while the barges,
like the women, are
His wife gave him no time to finish
the sentence.
81 know" she said, ''the tug does all
the blowing. and the barges bear all
the burden
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
J. NJ. Smith, attorney.

NOTICE TO CREDITOhS.
STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ ss.-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of William Pittz,
deceased:
Letters testametary on the estate of
William PittZ deceased, having been issued
to John b. Pittz and Katherine Pittz:
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors OF
said William Pfttz, deceased, are allowed
and limited by order of this court until and
including the first Tuesday of July, A. ID. 1897
being the Bird day of said month, to pre-ait
their claims and demands sgaii,3t Said
William PittZ, deceased, to uhecounty court
for examination, adjustment and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands of all persons against the said
William Pittz, deceased, will be examined
and adjusted by this court, at the Office OF
the county judge, at the court house, In the
city of Dodgeyille in said county. on the
first Tuesday of August, 1894, and on the first
Tuesday of September, 1894.
Dated this End day of January, 1894.
By the court:
CHARLES w. MCILHON, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
Farm fer Sale.

will sell my farm, consisting Of three hun
dred and eighty acres, situated in the town
of Mineral Point,5h miles from Mineral
Point and 80 miles from Dodgeville. said
water. Will be sold as one farm, or as two,
to suit purchaser, and there is. two good
dwelling houses and good outbuildings. WIZ
interest if necessary. For particulars, ap-
pIy to owner on the Mineral Point road.
33w3 WILLIAM HOSKING.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
Extraordinary Punishment.

A Frenchman was teaching in a
large school. where he had a reputa-
ton among the pupils for making some
queer mistakes. One day he was teach
ing class which was rather disorder
ly. With the heat and the trouble
some boys he was very snappish. Hav-
ing punished several boys and sent one
to the bottom he at last shouted out in
a passion. 'Ze whole class go to re
bottOmr'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

full of apparent joy, ran on before, but
still turning every moment to see if he
was followed. On they went. On COM
ing again in front of the store. uncle
perceived at once the cause of the
dogs strange actions: for, although he
had locked the door, he had forgotten
to take the key out. He instantly dis
mounted and secured the key; seeing
which Mars ran homeward without
further pause, but with a look of as
sured content in his splendid eyes
which uncle never forgot.-Chicago
Field
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
Farm f0t Sale.

I offer for sale my farm of 80 acres, 3 miles
west of Mineral Point, on the Galena road,
u mile from cheese factory and school;
60 acres under cultivation; 20 acres of pas
ture; good new seven-room house, granary,
stable etc. good living spring on the place,
and the Pecatonica runs through it. All
well fenced. For further information adj
dress the owner Mrs Margaret Holtz, Kansas
(Tty Kansas
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
A. s. White, Attorney.
NOTICE TO CREpITOKS.


STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ IS. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Samuel
Harris, ST., deceased.
Letters tcStamcntary on the estate of
Samuel Harris, Sr., deceased, having been
issued to George Harris, Sr.;
Notice is hereby gwen that the creditors OF
said Samuel Harris ST., deceased, are allowed
and limited by order of this court until and
Guiding the first Tuesday Of August, 1894,
il being the 7th day of said month, to present
their claims and demands against said
Samuel Harris, Sr., deceased, to the county
court for examination, adjustment and
allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands of all persons against the
said Samuel Harris, ST., deceased, will be
examined and adjusted by this court, at the
Office of the county judge, at the court house
in the city of DOdgeville, in said county, on
the first Tuesday of August, 1894 and on
the first Tuesday of September, 1894.
Dated this 23d day of January, 1894.
BY the court:
% CHARLES w. MCILHON, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
PerhaDs.

81 have just been thinking about
George Washington" said Mr.. Cumso.
"What about him?" asked his wife.
Il was wondering if Martha ever
asked him if her hat was on straight"
--DetrOit Free Press
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
T.. G, Fielder, attorney.


NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINISTRA
TION.
STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- SS-ln Probate.
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 city of Dodgcvillc, in said county, on
the 9th day of March, A. u. 1894, being
The first Tuesday of said month, at two
O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day, the
following matters will be heard and con-
Sidcrcd.
The application of Mary Whalen, for the
appointment of an administrator of the es-
tate of Patrick Whalcn, late of the city of
Mineral Point, in said county, deceased:
And it is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given TO all persons inter
cStcd by publishing a copy of this order for
three weeks successfully, prior to said day
Of hearing, in The Iowa County Democrat, a
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the court:
CHARLES w. MCILHON, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, Feb. 4, 1894
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
Farm for Rent.

offer for rent my farm Of 800 acres, in
the town of Waldwick, known as the John
Little farm" $50 acres under pillow, the re-
mainder meadow land, with good water. Fine
house, with well and cistern. Comfortable
barn and stables. For terms apply to
Mrs MARY ALTON,
or Spensley & McIlhon, Mineral Point Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
Farm for Sale.

r OFFER for sale my farm, in the town of
Il Kendall Lafayette county, three miles
west of Calamne. 1t is a desirable farm, and
if not sold soon it Will be for rent on good
terms. For sui particulars call on or ad
dress the owner, JAMES LEEAHAN, Calamfne,
LAFAYETTE county, Wis. 29m2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
Good Farm tor Sale.

" farm of $50 acres in the town of Kendall,
Lafayett County. Farm is in good condition:
and well improved for stock farm, Is well
watered and about 100 acres of it is fine
Meadow land.
Will sell farm as a whole or in tracts to
suit purchaser.
Dec. 13, 1893. PATRICK MCGUIGAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
For Sale.

L'AKM of $50 acres, situated in Willow
II Springs; with fine, house, barn all neces-
sary out houses; living water; and well
fenced. Will be sold cheap. Apply on prem
iseS. HUGH ID. HOWE, Prop.
Feb. 1, 1994-m2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
AMUSING SCIENCE.

a Nursery Toy Which Can BE Made by
Any Intelligent Roy.
A very amusing game for children is
shown in our illustra ton, and may be
provided at SINAI, cost and with little
trouble By carrying cut the following
directions: Procure q slender iron rod,
bent to a right angle at about the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
Farm TO Rent.

TWO miles west of IIollandale; 800 acres.
Il For particulars inquire of Michael Con
way, near the place or of William Maloncy
Mineral Point, Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

nAIRY farm wanted. I want to rent
~ dairy farm furnished with cows, for
three or five yerS. Cash rent, or on shares.
Address, giving location of farm, to FARMER,
Democrat Office Mineral Paint, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

u OOMS to rent, after Feb. LIST. over Gales
~ store. Inquire Of Mrs. T.. NcCoIins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

WANTED Statesmen to sell choice line
w OF nursery stock and seed potatoes.
Liberal salary commission paid weekly.
Permanent and paying positions to good
men. Special inducements to beginners.
Exclusive territory given if desired. Write
at once for terms to HAWKS NURSERY Co.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16
WANTS..

NORN and oats wanted at the Mine raj
~ Point city mills.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

MTOTICE-NII persons are hereby notified
~ moi to hire or employ Nicholas Ncbbcr,
aged ID years before consulting with his
father MICHAEL WEBER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

TENIREE rooms for rent. Inquire of Jacob
d Dresser, jr.,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-16

HOUSE and lot for sale. Lot contains one
i and One-half acres of land. Situated on
Fountain street in the western part Of the
city. Inquire of Patrick Cullen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-22

organization has become the rallylng centre LOT
multitudcs Of workngmcn in Alabama IRON
mills and mines and in other Industries WHO
have been taught by the prosiraiion OF me "S'
wear and the depression of wages what the mere
thrcot of II Frcc-Tradc tariff means for them. II
the men who now realize the nature or the war
fare which the National Administration has been
waping against American industries can unite
thclr forces in Alabama. rs they nave III 'ho
and New York. Ncw-IcrScy and Oregon. nolhihI
but an ho,cSt election will be needed TO give
them success. But to that end they nave hrSt
to purge the registration lists, which III som"
counties have been fraudulcntly inflated Win
The names Of thousands who have refused To
register II Is 10 bear the necessary expenses
of this work that means are asked II Is II as
grace 10 the country that in any state the Dem
ocralic party has made such IN appeal nrceS-
sory bllt II would be II greater disgrace If the
rcoulstc resources to secure an honest election
could not be obtained