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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
NATURES ICEHOUSE.
Food For Birds That Is Preserved In
the Arctic Regions.

The number of birds that go to the
conception. They so not by thou
sands, but by tens and hundreds of
thousands, and because nowhere else
in the world does nature provide at
the same time and in the same place
such a lavish prodigality of food.
The vegetation consists of cranberry,
ClOudberry and crOwberry bushes, and
these, forced by the perpetual sun
shine Of the arctic summer, bear enor-
nous crops of fruit. But the crop is
not ripe until the middle and end Of
the arctic summer, and if the fruit eat
ing birds had TO wait until it was ripe
they would starye in the meantime, SO
they arrive on the very day Of the
melting of the snow.
But each year the snow descends on
an immense crop of ripe fruit before
the birds have time to gather it. 1t is
thus preserved perfectly fresh and
pure, and the melting of the snow dis
closes the bushes, with the unconsum-
ed last years crop hanging on them
or lying, ready to be eaten, on the
ground.
The frozen meal stretches across the
breadth Of northern Asia. 1t never
decays and is accessible the moment
the snow melts. The same heat which
thaws the fruit brings into being the
most prolific insect life in the world
the mosquito swarms on the tundra.
No European can live there without a
veil after the snow meIts. The gun
barrels are black with them, and
clouds of them often obscure the sight.
Thus the insect eating birds have
only to open their mouths to fill them
with mosquitoes, and thus the pres
ence of swarms of cliff chaffs, pipis
and the wagtaiIs in this arctic region
is accounted fOr.-PearsOn's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
4 Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at
night is the brassy cough of Group,
which sounds like the children's death
knell and it means death unless some
thing is done quickly. Foley's Hon
ely and Tar never fails to give instant
relief and quickly cures the worst
forms of Group. Mrs. p. L. Cordier,
of Warrington, KY, writes; MY
three year old girl had a severe case
of Group; the doctor said she could
not live. [ got bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar; the first dose gave
quick relief and saved her life" Re-
fuse substitutes. Frederick Vivian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
THE RIGHT TO VOTE.
In England It Is Withheld From
Many Full Pledged Citizens.

In England 1t Is Withheld From
Many Full Pledged Citizens.
There are many full fedged English
citizens who are disqualified from
membership in parliament and from
taking any part in parliamentary cleo
tons. Thus all peers of the realm, ex-
cept those Irish peers who do not hap
pen to have been elected for life to
represent their order in the house Of
franchise. SO, too, are police officials,
high and low. They neither have a
vote nor are they eligible.
Ineligibility to parliament extends to
the Anglican clergy, to Scottish Pres
byterian ministers and to the Roman
Catholic priesthood. Undischarged
bankrupts and those convicted of fell
0ny and who have not completed their
sentences and are merely freed on
tickets of leave are likewise disquali-
fed from election to parliament. So,
too, are young men under the age Of
tWenty-one and persons who, having
been judiciaIIy declared insane, have
not been legally restored to their civic
rights and privileges.
Insanity, however, does not constt-
tute any disqualification in the case of
the upper house of parliament. Luna
ties are permitted to take part in the
divisions in the gilded chamber, and at
the time when the Irish home rule bill,
enacted by the house of commons, was
defeated by the house of lords no less
than three crazy peers were brought
down to Westminster by their keepers
from the insane asylums in which they
were held under restraint and voted as
hereditary legislators against home
rule being granted to Erin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Toay-RogerS.

Married, at the home of Mr.. James
and Miss Annie Lawrey, 1923 w. 18th
ST., Chicago Saturday, Feb. /, 1902,
by Rev. McCaulay, Miss Mamie M.
Rogers, of this city, and Mr.. Curtis
J. Toay, of Mineral Point. They
were attended by Miss Nina Lawrey
and Mr.. j. Nelson. The bride was
born and raised in Dodgeville and
has many friends here. The groom is
an Industrious young man, and at
present is city foreman of the Western
Roofing and Supply Co. The many
friends unite in wishing them much
joy and happiness Dodgeville
Chronicle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Broke Through the Ice,

Platteville Journal: One of Gus
Palmer's teams came near having a
watery grave while crossing the Miss
issippi at Cassville one day last week.
Gus was engaged in hauling wood
from the other side and while crossing,
his teanster observed that the ice was
cracking, and just as the crash came
he reached down and pulled the king
bolt from the doubletree. This prompt
action alone saved the team; as they
were freed from the wagon and man
aged to get away. However, the wag-
on, with the wood, went down and as
yet have not been recovered. It was a
close call without a doubt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

a learned judge who was one Of the
guests at a dinner was Unexpectedly
called upon to reply to toast. Recov-
ering somewhat from his surprise, he
said that his situation reminded him
Of the story of man who fell into the
water while he was fishing.
With no little difficulty he was res
cued, and, after he had regatned his
breath and was in fairly comforta-
bic condition, his rescuer asked him
how he came to fall into the water.
81 did not come to fall into the wa
ter" replied the unfortunate fisherman.
"I came to fish"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
"Ask the blacksmith"

When Attorney Tom Cannon went
east with the Jefferson club to Month
cello he CHANGED to run down to Rich
mOnd and Newport News. At the lat
ter place he met a fullfiedged English
man, q LOndOner, who was visiting
America for the first time. Mr. Can
non and the BritiSher went one even
ing for a ride into the country and
Glanced upon a typical Virginia vii
Iage.
Over a blacksmith shop was sus-
pended Il 1OcuIar sign, which read:
Ten miles to the next town. If
you can't read ask the blacksmith"
eff you cawn't read awsk the black
smith. [ caWn't understand what that
bally sign means, don't We know" eX-
claimed the Englishman.
'Oh, that's a joke" explained Mr..
Cannon.
The Englishman studied the sign
for a full minute and then declared:
How jolly clevah, don't ye know!
Wouldn't it he great joke if the bal
ly blacksmith was not at hOme"
She was sitting up with'a sick man,
No professional nurse was she,
Simply sitting up with her sick lover,
Giving him Rocky Mountain Tea.
Eastman & MeserOle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
"herPfOrG!

Huh" groWled the cynical celi5ate
to the beaming benedict, Huh; you
seem to know all about women, you
do. Can you tell me why a pigeon
tOcd woman is always duller of per-
ception than one who isn't? And why
would a women rather be pretty than
anything else? And why does a girl
always giggle when she talks to q
man? And why can't women pass a
mirror without looking at it? And
why are women so much more partic-
ular about the outside of their heads
than they are Of the inside? And
why do women 50 much more admire
bad men whom they love than they do
good men who love them? And why
do women dislike women in the same
ratio that they like men? And why
is it that women, who are meant to be
heavens best gift to man, amt, al
ways? Say tell me those, will yOu?"
Philadelphia North American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
WALDWICK.

To The Iowa County Democrat.
Revival meetings will be held here
commencing next Sunday evening,
Feb. is, conducted by Rev. George
Brown.
Mrs. Chas. Baker aud little son left
last Thursday for Sheffield, Ia, after
a ) weeks visit with friends and rela-
tives here.
Mr.. Chas. Harker had a lumber
hauling bee Monday for his new house
which he will build next spring.
Mr.. Joseph Grafton bought the j.
Pile house and lot in this village, last
week.
We believe land is getting cheaper
around here. There was three-fOurths
of an acre bought last week for three
boxes of cigars and pair of over
shoes
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
L Real Pbi1OSOnhe-.

A Battersea workingman was once
possessed of a VIGOROUSLY bad-tem-
pered wife. who did not scruple, when
the fit seized her. to lay violent hands
upon her patient spouse. One fine cay
he was observed by a friend, who
saw him entering a crockery shop la
den with many cups and saucers.
Halo, John" he cried Selling
up your homer"
NO responded John, but I real
" couldn't stand the expense any
longer. These here ones break into
little bits at once when my wife
throws 'em at me, and so I'm going
to change them for thicker."-Lon-
don Answers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Great is the humOr of woman when
she doesn't mean it, great is the nerve
of woman when she doesn't need it,
and great are the nerves Of woman
when it so pIeases her. This combina-
ton is blamabIe for the following: A
very pretty girl sat in a Long Island
railroad train. Suddenly the whistle
blew 1t is perhaps not necessary to
say that Long Island railroad whis-
tie is more efficacious than otherwise.
1t is tuned to the key of w and is op-
Grated with a great diapason, giving
out a brand of yeIping shrek different
from anything known to nature. To
repeat, the whistle whistled. "O-o-oww
cried the pretty girl. isn't that aw-
full? l should think the railroad COM
pany would have these things oiled. 1t
is an outrage" Her companion had
often heard Of wetting whistles, but
never before of oiIing them. Think it
oVer.-BrOOklyn Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Gave Dollar BiT1S

The circulation Of sheets of four
81 bills as an advertisement by George
W. Driver, 4 restaurant man Of Wash
ington, has let to action by the treas
urer Of the United States fOrDidding
the further use Of bills in an uncut
form to any one. Prior to the Christ
mas holidays, Driver, it is said, adj
Yertised that he would during the hOl-
idays give as change to his customers
new 81 notes." The card was a draw
ing one and the host was besIeged.
Many thought the advertisement was
q hoax, but We're surprised to find
that he had kept his word by issuing
sheets containing four 81 notes.-Chi-
cago Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Wool and Hides.
Lead, zinc and Sulphur ores.
Is
Fell over a Bluff.

John Meinertz was driving down a
steep bluff near Lacrosse with load
of wood when the horses slipped on
the icy road and fell over a precipice
carrying load and l with them. The
entire outfit fell distance of 100 feet.
Both horses were killed instantly
striking on the side of a large rock.
The sleigh was broken to pieces, but
Mein9rtz escaped uninjured. After
landing at the foot of the bluff he
walked to the house of a neighbor.
Not a scratch was found on his body.
Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is due
to the disease being so insidious that
it gets a good hold on the system be-
fore it is recognized. F'oley's Kidney
Cure wiI'prevent the development of
fatal disease if taken in time. Fred
erick Vivian
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by
those tireless little workers DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Millions are
always at work, night and day, cur
ing Indigestion, Biliousness, Consti-
patton, Sick Headache and all Stom-
ach, Liver and Bowel troubles. Easy
pleasant, safe, sure. Only 25c al
Prideaux's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
A Thousand Dollars Thrown
AWay

Mr.. W. w. Baker, of Plainyiew,
Neb., writes: my wife had lung
trouble for over fifteen years. We
tried a number of doctors and spent
over d thousand dollars without any
relief. She was very low and I lost
all hope, when friend suggested try
ing Foley's Honey and Tar, which I
did and thanks be to this great rene
dy, it saved her life. She is stronger
and enjoys better health than she has
ever known is ten years. We shall
never be without Foley's Honey and
Tar and would ask those afflicted to
try it. Frederick Vivian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
A Firemans Close Call.

Il stuck to my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain" writes G. W. Bel
lamy, a locomotive fireman Of Bur-
lington, Iowa. ~ was weak and pale
without any appetite and all run down
AS was about to give up got bot
tie of Electric Bitters, and after TAX
ing it 1 felt as well as [ ever did in
my life" Weak, sickIy, run down
people always gain new life, strength
and vigor from their use. Try them.
Satisfaction guaranteed by W, H.
Prideaux. Price SOC.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Had to Cnnnuer or Die.

Il was just about gone" writes
Mrs. Rosa Richardson, of Laurel
Springs, \. c. I had Consumption
so bad that the best doctors said [
could not live more than a month, but
| began to use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and was wholly cured by seven
bottles and am now stout and we'll. -
It's an unrivalled life saver in Con-
sumption, Pneumonia, La Grippe and
Bronchitis; infallible for Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Hay Fever, Group or
Whooping Cough. Guaranteed bot
ties SOC and Sl00. Trial bottles free
at Prideaux's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Weird Public Displays.

We have had tournaments in shay
ing, blowing, incubation and the
dressing of dolls, and if human prog
ress goes much further We may look
forward at no distant date to Il match
of manicurists, a champion contest
Of burglars at so much per head, or
a grand challenge wager in the open
ing Of sardine tins. But it would take
a Max Nordeau to say how far down
the scale of evolution we must rank
the game Of ping-pong, or to classify in
strict scientific terms the genius who
threatens us with a public display of
it in toWn.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Has a cad Mine.

The Courier: The recent "GOld
Strike" near Prairie du CHEN created
a stir among the farmers on The
Bluffs" Among others, Mr.. Joseph
Coyer began to prospect and found
an old mine, drifted into the bluff,
and struck a big mineral lead. 1t is
real lead ore, and the samples he
showed are almost pure lead. He will
push the work as soon as the weather
permits
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Grant County's New Court
House

The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin?
" Grant county is about to erect a
pew courthouse. The structure, which
is to cost 1000, will be three stories
in height, built of steel, stone, brick
and terra Gotta, with a copper dome.
The noteworthy thing abont it, how
ever, will be it's monumental appear
ance, which will be highly creditable
to the taste Of the community for
which it is erected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Shot in the Head.

Dodgeville Sur: A son of w. H.
Thomas, of Ridgeway, was accidental
ly shot by his younger brother, Tues
day. The boy injured is about 10
years old. The children had a 22-cal-
iber rifle, in some way it was dis
charged. The ball struck the boy in
the forehead, and ran along under the
skin to the back of the head. The
wound is not thought to be fatal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Voices to Order,

A knowledge Of the physiology Of the
human Iarynx has made it possible to
supply artificial voices to persons who
have been deprived Of the one nature
gave them, and a number of cases ex-
list where the cavity has been opened
and larynx made Of suitable mate
rial with rubber membranes has been
inserted and become practically useful
in speech,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve

has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. It surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons,
Ulcers, letter, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin Erup-
tions; Infallible for Piles. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25c at w. H. Pri-
deauX's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Gold Mining at Prairie
du Chen.

The Courier: The miners on the
bluffs have had hard time Of it
since the zero weather and snow
storms set in. The wind drifted the
snow ten feet deep in the ravines, and
with the intense cold drove the men
out of the hills. The mining will be
resumed as soon as the weather per-
mitS.
Mothers can safely give Foley's
Honey and Tar to their children for
coughs and colds, for it contains no
opiates or poisons. FrederickVivian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Supt J. H. Nattrass, in Lafayette
county papers: The local institute
held at Belmont last Saturday was
one of the best ever held at that centre
and was attended by most of theteach-
ers of the district. The program was
carried out as outlined and Miss Rose
Dunbar, teacher in it. Dist. No. B.,
Belmont and Kendall, won first prize
in the spelling contest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

DR.. Hanson, writing on the subject
of prunes, says: GA pound Of prunes
is equivalent as food to a gallon Of
milk, and costs but quarter as much.
1t is about equivalent to a pound Of
bread, but is far more healthful. Con-
sidered from an economic standpoint,
no fresh meat, fish, milk or eggs can
be provided for the same moderate
cost. and none Of them contains, even
approximately, the same aggregate Of
nutritive elemeuts.-Chicag Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
He WASN'T Quite Sure.

What are you doing with the die
tionary. Harry" asked his sister.
The Chicago youth hesitated a mo-
ment before replying.
"Wen," he admitted at last, Il had
long talk in the conservatory with
that Boston girl last night, and now
I'm trying to find out whether she
paid me some nice compliments or
said some disagreeable things. Chi
cago Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Nursery Stock ,

Delos Babcock is salesman for the
Waupaca Nursery and Fruit Farm,
and is prepared to take orders for
Nursery stock of all kinds and vari
cites. Trees sold last spring that
have not grown will be replaced at
at half price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
PERSONALS.

James r. Keene is an omniverous
reader of novels.
Representative Littlefield Of Maine
is the fastest talker in the house He
IS a terror to the official stenOgraph-
erS.
Representative Champ Clark Of Mis-
souri, says there are 50 many employees
around the house that one has to walk
over them to get in.
Henry st. George Tucker, professor
Of constitutional and international
law and the dean of the law faculty
of Washington and Lee university,
has rendered his resignation.
Edward Whymper, the noted noun
tain climber who attempted to scale
the Canadian Rockies last summer,
has made the statement that they will
not be explored this century.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Heavenly.

"Say," the girls father called from
above stairs, this is an unearthly hour
for that young man to be here, Maryw
you're right" responded the young
man, who had just been accepted; ''the
hour is unearthly, sure enough; it's
simply Philadelphia Rec
ord
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
fund the money on fifty cent bottle
OF Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails 20
cure your cold. We also guarantee a
twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
w. n. PRIDEAUX
VTVIAN'S PHARMACY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
He Had His DOubts,

you promised me tip" suggested
the district messenger boy.
True" admitted the stlngy man,
''but [ understand you're not allowed
to accept tips"
''Of course said the boy, 'sbut you
might let me have a chance to refuse
it,
The stingy man fingered a dime for
q minute and then shook his head.
Il might he conceded, but I'm
afraid to trust you. Chicago Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
You

should know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is absolutely the best for all dis
eases of the throat and lungs. Dealers
are authorized to guarantee it to give
satisfaction. Vivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Foley's Honey and Tar is best for
Group and whooping cough, contains
no opiates, and cures quickly. Care
full mothers keep it in the house.
Frederick Vivian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
TRAIN TIME
At Mineral Point on Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.

Beginning Monday, June ), trains
will arrive and depart as follows:
DEPART ARRIVE
Passenger ............... 7:45 a, N 9:2O p. N
4" ..........-.... 2:15 D. N Top. N
Accommodation. 1000 a. m 5:45 D. N
Fast Freight. D. m 1855 a. N
Through coach to Chicago, leaving
Mineral Point 7:45 a. m. arrive in
Chicago 100 p. NJ: returning leave
Chicago 4 p. M, arrive at Mineral
Point 9:2O p. N.
Also train leaves Chicago at 7:45 a.
NJ, arriving at Mineral Point at ITO
p. m; and the train leaving Mineral
Point at 2:15 p. m. arrives at Chicago
at 7;45 p. m. N. H. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves
signature on each box. 25c. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Stops the Cough and Works
off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure, no pay.
Price 25 cents. 6y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

The sky is bluer, the sun shines
bluer, a feeling of youth and strength
creeps over the soul after taking
Rocky Mountain Tea made by the
Madison Medicine Co. 80 cts. East
man & MeserOle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
Farm for Sale.

I offer for sale my farm of 12O acr-
es, town of Linden; come and see the
place. 1t Will be sold at a reasonable
price. tm15 n. BERGEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Winter coughs are apt to result in
in consumption, if neglected. They
can be soon broken up by using
Foley's Honey and Tar. Frederick
Vivian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
For Sale

The residence lately occupied by VIM
! McNeal. Inquire of Ella Prisk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
HaVi HaV!

I am prepared to deliver hay from
one ton to fifty as desired.
George Thrasher.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

The Rev. Dr. Henry Hopkins, the
newIy-eIected president Of Williams
college, was appointed a field chaplain
by President Lincoln before that Office
was created by law, and since the
war he has been instrumental in Sc
curing considerable legislation for
national soldiers cemeteries
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

The most reliable preparation for
kidney troubles on the market is
Foley's Kidney Cure. Frederick
Vivian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
cough caused by attack of la grippe.
1t heals the lungs. Frederick Vivian.