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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
BEN FRANKLIN'S PURCHASE
An Old Electrical Machine Dating
Back to the Revolution.


Back to the Revolution.
Nearly every schoolboy of a genera
ton ago was familiar with the friction
al electricity machine, never of very
much practical value, but of great in
terest to youthful minds on account Of
the spark that could be made to pass
from condenser to youthful finger.
Nowadays the size of the spark has in
creased as the size of the machine has
diminished, but an example of the ear
lier type is still preserved at the Jeffer
son physical laboratory at Harvard,
where an interesting collection of an
tiquated pieces of apparatus gives the
visitor to Cambridge an opportunity to
compare the earliest with the latest
methods of studying physics and as
tronOmy.
This special piece, moreover, IS par
ticularIy interesting in that ii was orig
inaIIy purchased for the college by
Benjamin Franklin when acting as
American commissioner to France dur
ing the Revolutionary war. 1t is cum
bersome affair that would require a
automobile to move, but the principle
on which it is based is the same as in
it's modern successors. Aside from size
the most noticeable difference is in the
use of q glass globe about a foot in di-
ameter to produce the electricity by
friction instead Of the big circular glass
plate seen in later machines.
Despite its size and the big globe,
however-which is supported on posts
resembling those of a colonial four
poster bed-the old machine never eX-
ceeded a spark two inches long and
was even proud of that modest per-
Torrance. How modest it really was
may be seen by comparison with Il
modern machine in the next case, so
much smaller than Franklin's that it
can be held in one hand, that produces
a spark Of electricity Of nearly seven
inches.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
History Writing Made Easy.

Senior Carlos Escribana. a Peruvian
gentleman, has been awarded a prize
for writing a history of one of the
South American republics in 100
words. We have not seen Senior
Escribana's history, but we believe we
can beat it. We can write a complete
history of almost any South American
country in five words, thus:
Revolution, revolution, revolution
and revolution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
That Plaguey Slang.

In the high school one day last week
a teacher desired to refresh a boys
memory and help him TO answer a
question. Acting on the supposition
that a mental review would lead him
to a correct conclusion, she said:
''NOw, go away back
UnconsciouSly from tire entire class
there came a responsive murmur:
And sit down."
The teacher was compelled to join
in the anlihle smile.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
No HindranCe.

Harold. aged 20, had Just returned
from Il trip to the mountains. having
been out of reach of the barber for a
period of about six weeks.
He brought back with him, there
fore, a perceptible streak of down
across his upper lip.
We'll, Puss," he said. as his 10
year-old sister met him at the door.
Il suppose you won't kiss me this
time"
why not?" she asked.
Because I've raised a mustache."
Huh said PusS. putting up her
mouth, when l want to kiss anybody
do you thin a little thing like that
is going TO stop me?"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

The proposed new constitution of
Alabama makes the governor of the
state ineligible to reelection to the
office, and forbids his accepting any
elective or appointive office in the
state, and even the United States sen
atorship, for at least one year after
his term of office as governor ends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
Blown to Atoms,

The old idea that the body some
times needs a powerful, drastic, pur-
gative pill has been exploded; for
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which are
perfectly harmless, gently stimulate
liver and bowels to expel poisonous
matter, cleanse the system and abso-
lutely cure Constipation and Sick
Headache. Only 25c at W. H. Pri-
deauX's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

w. L. Yancy, Paducah, Kentucky,
writes: ~ had a severe case of kid
ney disease and three of the best
physicians in southern Kentucky
treated me without success. l was in
duced to try Foley's Kidney Cure.
The first bottle gave immediate relief
and three bottles cured me perman-
emily. [ gladly recommend this won
derful remedy" Take no substitute.
Vivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
Farm for Sale

This farm, situated in the town of
Waldwick, one mile south of Jones'
dale, containing 237 acres: has good
house and barn; plenty of running
water; 81 acres of meadow land: $50
acres under cultivation; balance tim
Der and pasture. For further par
ticulars inquire of the undersigned on
the premises. d. f. MURPHY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
1t GirdIeS the GIOhe.

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, as the best in the world, ex-
tends round the earth. It's the one
perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Bruis-
es, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers,
Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin
EruptiOns. Only infaIlible Pile cure.
25c a box at w. H. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETH EMENT-
-LNnESI ALE EST

NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
INTERSTATE ESTATE.
STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- sS.-In Probate
Notice is hereby given that at a special
and for said county. at the Court House. ,4 in Il,
the city of Dodgevine, in said county, on the
2lth day of January, A. d. 1902. being the
third Tuesday of said month at II O'clock
in the forenoon of said day, the following
mqtters will be heard and considered:
The application of Charles f. Adams ad-
.ainistrator Of the estate of Stephen Adams
late Gs said county, deceased, for the
examination and allowance of his admins
tratiOn account, and the assignment of the
residue of said estate to such persons as are
by law entitled To the same.
And it is further ordered, that public
notice thereof lie given to all persons in
terested by pub fishing a copy of this notice
for three weeks SUCCESSFULLY, prior TO said
day of hearing, in The Iowa County Demo-
GRAFT, weekly newspaper published in said
county.
Dated this 2lst day of December, 1901.
By the court:
ALDR0 jerks, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

N. Jackson, Danville, Ill, writes:
My daughter had a severe attack of
la grippe and a terrible cough settled
on her lungs. We tried a great many
remedies without giving relief. She
tried Foley's Honey and Tar which
cured her. She has never been trou-
bIed with a cough since" Vivian's
Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher.

before marriage Bowden. after hav-
ing suffered for years as the victim of
a cancer, entered into rest Tuesday
Her end was peaceful. At the time of
her death she was IS years of age.
From childhood she had been a resi-
dent of the village of Linden. In 1875
she became the wife of Mr.. James
Fisher, who survives her as also
two daughters, Mrs. L. Jackson, of
Mineral Point, Miss Sadie and Miss
Lille. The deceased was of exem-
plary character in all the relations
Of life as daughter, wife and mother.
Death for her could only mean a tran
sition to the noble and better life that
is beyOnd.-Southwest Wisconsin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

DR.. c. j. Bishop, Agnew, Mich,
says: Il have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases Of
pneumonia with good results in every
case" Beware of substitutes. Wv
ian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
4 Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
fund the money on fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to
cure your cold. We also guarantee a
twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
w. H. PRIDEAUX.
VIVIANiS PHARMAC Y,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
His Steady Puzzle.

While a miner was seated on his
doorstep in Featherstone enjoying his
evening newspaper, a stranger came
up to him offering to sell him a puzzle.
The miner Shook his head and replied:
mo, thank YOU. l got a puzzle ten
years ago, and I've never solved it
yet"
The stranger inquired what kind of
a puzzle it was.
oh" said the miner, "she's a kind
o hauf-an'- hauf-Scotch an English.
Let US speak of man we find him,
And censure only what we can see,
Remembering that no one can be
perfect
Unless he uses Rocky Mountain
Tea. Eastman & Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
FIOur and Feed.

Having purchased and reftted the
large building known as the Hadfeld
warehouse, near corner of High and
Commerce streets, Mineral Point) I
will carry full line of flour, feed,
salt, ETC., and respectfully ask for
share of the trade. John c.. Martin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

The Teller: F. W. Klinghammer
has copper coin that his children
plowed up on his farm near CassviIle,
on which the date is 1776. 1t appears
to be a Spanish coin. On one side is
the legend Luctor of Amergo. On the
other Zelan Dia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

If troubled with a weak digestion,
belching, sour stomach, or if you feel
dull after eating, try Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price,
% cents. Samples free at Vivian's
Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
La Grippe

coughs often continue for months,
and sometimes lead to fatal results
after the patient is supposed to have
passed the danger point. Foley's
Honey and Tar affords positive pro-
lection and security for these Coughs.
Nivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
RSONAIS c.

When his present term expires in
1903 Senator Allison Of Iowa will
have served in the United States SEN
ate for thirty years.
?. II. Bristow, in charge of the pos
tai service in Cuba. is in the United
States on leave of absence, his first
in two and One-half years.
James Monroe Hill of Austin, Tex,
is one of the few survivors of the bat
tie of San JacintO, which assured to
Texas its independence. He was born
in Georgia, and is cousin Of the late
Senator Benjamin II. Hill of that
state.
The German historian, Professor
Theodor Mommsen, celebrated his
golden jubilee as professor on Oct. Is.
having been appointed professor of
Roman Law at Zurich on Oct. 13,
1851. He was transferred to Breslau
in 1854 and to Berlin in 1858.
Chief Justice David \. Depue of the
supreme court of New Jersey has just
completed thiTty-five years of serv-
ice on the bench, and will now retire
from office. He prepared his resigna-
ton nearly a year ago. He IS 10
years old.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
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, 1902-01-16
Meanings of Words and Children.

One Of my children was reading to
me in her English history how the
mayor killed Wat Tyler. II suppose it
kicked him." she remarked. 1 explain
ed that the mayor was a man. oh"
she said, 81 thought a mare was an
old gray horsev
My mother told me that the word
'sundry," which she heard in church
in the exhortation, puzzled her much
till she decided in her own mind it re-
ferred to the hot, arid land of Pales-
tine, where the Bible was written-a
sun d;y place.-Good Words.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

Cut this out and take it to Vivian's
Pharmacy and get free sample of
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, the best physic. They also
cure disorders of the stomach, bill
iOuSness, and headache.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
To Cure a Cold in One Day,

Take Laxative BrOmO Quiuine 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, 1902-01-16

Chapped hands, cracked lips, and
roughness of the skin cured quickly
by Banner Saive, the most healing
ointment in the world. Vivian's
Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
No Aesop's Fables in This.

George de, whose Fables in
Slang have brought him into promi-
nence as a numorist, is from Indiana.
In talking with a lady recently, she
asked him if he had ever noticed how
many bright people came from there.
Indeed l have, madam" he said,
land | have noticed. too, that the
brighter they are, the sooner they
come"
On another occasion Ade was listen
Ing to restaurant orchestra with
some friends when the band began TO
play the intermezZo from ''Rusticana."
At the first few bars a listener asked:
didn't De Koven write that?'
Not yet" said AIDE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

1nJsSsoons Al07JL7d 90 OF
ma7s q0!QM 10 emos pooh 10 SuTuos
-E9s sQl Uslsgq OF I7pLo u! OF p9lLossL
ueeq 7AEQ S7sse0oLd IBogqIg IEI7A9S
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16

Frank Treadwell, Bennett, Ia, was
troubled with kidney disease for two
years. He writes: Il had taken sew
eral kinds of kidney remedies, but
with little benefit. Finally I tried
Foley's Kidney Cure, and a one dol
lar bottle cured me. Vivian's Phar-
macy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
Three Building Lots for Sale.

Located across the street from VIM.
McNeill's new house and Lawrence
Gibbons house. Inquire at The
Iowa County Bank.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
For Goodness" Sake

eat Atlas brerd. For sale by Chas.
Hendra. Heaquarters for good things
to eat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
First Snake Story for 1902

Tuesday morning w. S. Huff killed
snake near his spring near his house.
-Platteville News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
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. IN 9:20 p. m
...-........... 2:15 p. n l 10 p. n
Accommodation. 1000 a N 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. M; returning leave
Chicago 4 p. M, arrive at Mineral
Point 9:2O p. N.
Also train leaves Chicago at 7:45 a.
M, arriving at Mineral Point at ITO
p. M; and the train leaving Mineral
Point at 2:15 p. N. arrives at Chicago
at 7:45 p. N. n. Fl. SNOW. Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
Will Close at 6 o'clock.

The Teller: The business men of
Lancaster have signed an agreement
to close their places Of business at
p. m. all evenings except Wednesdays
and Saturdays. The agreement runs
three months.
What would you think of your
grocery man if he sold you sand for
sugar? What do you think of a
druggist who offers you substitute
for the Madison Medicine Co.. s
Rocky Mountain Tea. Eastman &
Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
HaV! 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, 1902-01-16

What 20 dom neighbor? Helping
Bill. What's Bill dom? Helping
Mandy. What's Mandy dom? Help
ing Mother. What's Mother doiu'?
Taking Rocky Mountain Tea. SEN
sible family. Eastman & MeserOle.,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-16
Wool and Hides.
Lead, Zinc and Sulphur ores.
Flour and q rain

x. VAN MATRE. GEORGE CRAWFORD /
ROBERT NJ. CRAWFORD.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-02-07

Gus TO owners Of sailing vessels az
schooners with four, I'VE and eXm six
masts were being built today and were
yielding excellent returns owing to the
practical services renderd by Lieut.
Maurys pilot charts.
Notwithstanding the apparent ncon-
slstency Of the winds In temperate
cllmes, they are an regulated by fixed
law based ON the fact that above the
warm current OF the gulf stream there
Is continuous current OF warm air.
The constant circulation Of the air
explained why the warm, moist, west
ern Winds, which reach the shores Of
Europe return dry and cold from Asia
tie Russia as biting eastern winds II
further explains the succession Of
Winds in gyratlng and the reverse
The order OF gyratlon OF the winds
results from the general law Of circu-
lation of the air laid down by Lieut..
Maury by his epoch-making labors
Lieut. Maury II is declared, demon-
strated that scientists are the best SER
wants OF humanity. lie diminished the
breadth Of the ocean by half for he
made II possible TO cross the Atlantic
and the Pacific In half the time pre-
viOusly necessary, The economy,
moreover IN the cost Of maritime
transportation resulting from the use
OF Lieut. Maury's charts was estimated
by DR. Bergeret AZ 3OoO0OOOO francs
annually
The suggestion to raise monument
10 Lieut., Maury, with which Or, Ber-
geret concluded his address, was re-
celyed with warm applause, and a pro-
vislonal committee was formed to carry
II out
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-02-07
Fort Sheridan TO be Enlarged.

Chicago. Feb. 7.--Maj Gen. Otis, COM
mander Of the department OF the lakes.
has returned from Washington, whore
he was IN attendance on the sessions
OF the board called by the secretary OF
war to consider the needs OF the differ
ent army posts. This was the second
session OF the board, the first, In De-
cember having been adjourned In order
to enable the department commanders
to report on the needs Of their respec-
tive departments, particularly the de-
partmtnt OF California. The second ses-
sion lasted only four days
As 10 the recommendations OF the
board Gen. Otis said ID would not be
proper to speak In advance Of the re-
port 10 the secretary Of war 10 Is
understood, however. says the Chroni-
Gle, that the barracks at Fort Sherl-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-02-07
Medical Fraternity Disputes.

New York, Feb. 7.--As an outcome
OF the disputes in the medical frater-
nifty between vivsectionists and anti
ylvisectionists, Or, James r. Russell, OF
Brooklyn has offered to submit to
Vivisection. His offer Is not considered
seriously by physicians as It Is alto
gether unlikely that member Of the
profession would attempt such thing
even If the law would permit. Dr. Rus
sells offer makes the proviso that his
wife and fanny are to be cared for In
the event OF his death. In his state
ment, DR. Russell says;
81 Will, when able, assist my vivisec-
tors by such notes as may be of inter-
est or value to them and to me, The
experiments are to continue until | am
TOO exhausted TO be OF further value
as a subject, or until succumb. Should
| survive at the end OF year of obser-
walton and experiment, | stipulate that
| may elect to be released from further
service should l so desire
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-02-07
WASN'T CURED.
Didn't Get Wei Of Anything.

81 spent three weeks with a friend In
Dayton lost winter She was using
Postum Coffee exclusively as a bever-
age at meals. said. 4 thought you
were so fond OF coffee that you could
not be induced to give II up.' Well
my friend said. We got TO liking this
Postum Coffee for It serves as food as
well as a beverage, and We have all
felt so much better since leaving of the
old coffee
learned 20 make the Postum and
made It line. so when ! went home !
began to serve II to my husband Instead
of the old fashioned coffee. About a
week afterwards ! asked him how ne
liked the coffee, and told him ! had
been trying a new kind. He saws, l
think Il IL most excellent, Is II Mocha
or Java or a mixtureg | told him that
II was the famous Postum we had read
80 much about and he most jumped
from his chair In surprise, but The
change has become fixture and he VIII
never give up Postum and 20 back TO
the old fashioned coffee. for we not only
like II better but We feel so much better
In every way" This lady's name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-02-07
MONUMENT no MAURy.
One Proposed by DR.. Bergerct Of
The SorbOnne.

New York, Feb. IA proposition has
been made says n Paris dispatch to
the Herald. by Dr. Bergeret, at the
Sorbonne, to raise an international
monument to Lieut.. Maury, the plo-
neer Of modern meteorology and hydro
graphy. The occasion was a lecture
by DIR. Bergeret, professor of terrestrial
physics at the Sorbonne on the CIR
culation Of the Air"
The lecturer began by recalling that
on Feb, s, In the year lSiS, a sailing
vessel left Baltimore for Rio de Janeiro
provided with Lieut.. Maury's charts,
The voyage TO the equator was ef-
fected in q days instead Of forty days,
which was previously the minimum re-
CURED. Dr. Bergeret then explained
the theory OF the trade winds and Of
cyclonlc and anti-cyclonic centors
which Lieut.. Maury rendered practical
and popular.
The eminent American photographers
studies on the gulf stream and the
maritime currents We're next dwelt up
on The speaker mentioned fact not
generally known. that the introduction
OF steam navigation did not prove ruin
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-02-07
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES.
Trouble IL Settled and Students Re.
turn 20 Their Studies.

Denver Colo, Feb 6.-The trouble
between the faculty and the students
of the state school OF mines at Golden
Colo, which has caused the suspension
Of work In that Institution for more
than a week, has been settled, temper
arily at least.
Acting upon instructions from Gov
Orman the trustees Of the school today
held an al-day meeting at Golden, at
which members of the faculty and a
committee OF the students were heard
This evening the board announced
that II had decided 10 comply with the
request Of the students that they take
the whole matter out OF the hands Of
the faculty, make thorough inyestiga-
ton Of the present and past troubles
ana decide the case on It's merits. 1t
also announced that the students had
agreed TO return TO their classes to-
morrow and to abide by the decision
OF the board
The faculty has agreed 10 postpone
the examinations which We're 10 have
begun next week. II Is believed that
the matter will be adjusted without
further delay.