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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01

Mr. EplroR have long been OF
the opinion that the Improvement
most needed by the city of Mineral
Point was the establishment of a
water works and sewerage system; not
only because of the convenience of
a water supply to the citizens and the
greater safety to property in the case
of fire; but because u REGARD FOR
THE HEALTH OF TuE COMMUNITY
demanded it. Probably no one thing
is the cause Of more sickness than
impure water. That the well and
spring water used by many of our cit.
izens was impure had no doubt
Indeed it seemed to me that any
thoughtful person could not fail t. see
that the wells and springs must be
contaminated IN II place SO long set
tied as this. Here for more than sixty
years the ground has been loaded aud
soaked with eXcreta and sewerage.
What earthly reason is there to believe
that the water soaking into the soil
and absorbing quantities Of this filth
will not run into the wells and
springs? Yet plain as the subject
seems, there is nothing harder to do
than to convince the average man that
the water in Ills we'll is impure. He
is willing TO admit the impurity of his
neighbours well, but he imagines that
the interposition of some force of
nature has kept his particular we'll
free from all pollution, have some
facts to here disclose, however, that it
will puzzle the most sanguine to eX-
plain on any other hypothesis than
that of the cont animation of the
waters examined. Nou must know,
that being always interested in things
pertaining to my native city, and
especially in the water supply ques-
tion, have during the past year spent
considerable time in the study Of san
itary analysis of drinking water, with
the EXPRESS PURPOSE Of examining
waters of this locality so that might
have some definite and indisputable
data on which to base my future as
sertions. Since returning from Mad
ison | have examined number of
waters aud give the results Of part of
them below. 1t is my purpose to avoid
all technicalities as far rs possible SO
will mention only those things most
striking and most easily explained.
Look at this table and then read the
explanation:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Discoveries of America.

Four hundred and three years ago
this week, Columbus sailed from
Palos, Spain, on what he supposed was
voyage to the East Indies. Two
months later he stumbled upon u new
world, Even then, however, he sup.
posed he had reached India, and the
name Of Indians was bestowed
upon the aboriginal inhabitants. In
August, 1858, the first Atlantic cable
was landed on the coast OF New
foundland, and by placing the Old
and New Worlds In instantaneous
touch with each other. America was
virtually re-. discovered
The discovery OF Columbus and his
successors was really of only small
strip of country along the sea coast,
and the greater America the mid
continent-was discovered, improved,
and developed by the buildings of
railroads. One has only to AJAX him
self what would be the condition of
the great Central and Western States
IL their only means of transportation
were the stage.coach and steamboat,
TO comprehend what great railroads
are, Fifteen millions of people live
In the eleven states penetraed by the
lines of the Burlington Route To
visit any of their prominent cities and
towns buy your tickets from your
home agent over the Burlington
Route, or for further information ad-
dress W, J. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01

impure water, and vet dare say that
II all the cases of sickness that are
directly due to that cause could hc
tahulated one would have some
startling figures. Then the people
would say, "waterworks We must
have"
Can We find supply OF pure water
for waterworks" Yes, NY sinking
wells deep enough and carefully cN-
GLIDING all surface water there can
be obtained an unlimited supply.
This is proven by one Of the wells at
the zinc works, the water of which Is
excellent No fear on that score.
But, "oh, the cost" some cNclaim. |
cannot share the opinion Of many as
II the enormous cost of putting in
the plant. The only place the trench
ing would be very expensive would
he on Commerce street. Put u corps
of our miners and Quarrymcn at
work and they would open mp II
trench through the lime rock rs casi-
ly as our sister cities dig through
mud and gravel. But be the cost
what il may, we should have water
works, for city of thirty-two hum
dred without n water system is de-
cidcdly behind the times. And thru
Mineral Point must retain her rrpu-
tation for being the healthicst city in
the state.
Did YOU ever look at the matter in
this light" The law considers every
person worth five thousand dollars.
Six persons saved from death 10y fur
nishing them pure water will give
you thirty thousand dollars or enough
to put in Il complete system of water
works. No doubt you could find siN
willing to bc saved.
In conclusion, allow me to say that
there is nothing peculiar to Mineral
Point in the above showing. In any
city or village that has been settled
SO much rs ten years YOU would
find the same results. have en-
amined the water from shallow wells
III several different places, and never
yet failed to find them contaminated.
ALFRED VIVIAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Summer Underwear
Fine Works of Art.

The Shullsburg Pick and Cad says:
The Philharmonic Lady Quartotte, OF
Shullsburg, will give one of their
concerts at Hazelgreen, tomorrow
evening. We can assure our Hazel.
green friends that they will be de.
lighted with the entertainment and
that is worthy Of liberal patronage.
BY the way we notice that the
members of the luartette and Miss
Fannie Crabb, the elocutionist, have
had their photographs taken by
Messrs. Cross \ Son, Of that city, To
be used In connection with the adver-
tsing of their entertainments. The
pictures are fine works Of art and re-
fleet great credit on the artists.
Cross Il Son are now located for u
few weeks in Mineral Point, on the
lot west of the L. 5. Hotel They In
vite inspection of their work.
Cabinet photographs only $3.50 per
dozen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Bishops for Baby Carriages,
Races Mt the Fair.

The race track on the grounds OF
the S. w. Wis. l. A. has been put In
excellent condition for the speed con
tests to take place on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, sept. 3, 4, 5 and
&, 1895. The indications are that we
will witness the largest field OF trotters
and runners ever brought together in
this section Of the state. inquiries re-
garding the fair and the races are
daily pouring in upon the secretary.
Following is the program Of races
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 1
Three minute trot 3 In ). Purse s150.
Two y"ar-old trot2 IN ;. half mile.
Purse 500.
Three year old trot 3 in j, mile heats.
Purse 800.
THURSDAY, SEPT. ).
2.35 class trOt. Purse 500.
D., mile runs In .. Purse sl2a.
2:2o class tr0t. Purse 900
FRIDAY, sEPT, q
t!:9I class trOt. Purse $50.
mile rum in 3. Purse sl25
?;45 class trot. Purse $3.50.
40 to winning horse trottiug fastest heat II
.!.25 il beaten
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
PARTS PER MILLION.

The nitrate nitrogen mentioned in
the table results almost entirely from
the decomposition of ANIMAL MATTER
BY reference to the table, you will see
that the waters containing the least
quantity has TWENTY FIVE TINES the
limit; while two of the wells showed
FORTY TIMES the limit.
Natural waters in this part of the
state contain only four parts Of chic
rim. The waters examined vary from
six to sixty times the limit.
Now the only source of the extra
chlorin is from urine or the slops from
the house. Comment is unnecessary.
The above figures ought to be
enough to convince anyone that our
well and spring waters are contami-
mated. In each case the sample was
carefully taken, and was from II well
that is used by II number Of families
as source of drinking water. Be
fore dropping this part Of the subject,
let me cndcavor to correct Il popular
fallacy in regard to water. Most
people believe that water that is
clear, sparkling and tastcless must
be pure. No greater mistake could
be made. Many times the very fact
that a water is sparkling is evidence
Of its impurity. The sparkle Of water
Is due to gas contained in it, and
many times this gas is a result Of the
decomposition of organic matter. In
fact there is no simple method Of de-
termining the purity of water. 1t
can only be done by careful chemi-
cal analysis and study Of the source.
a word as to the effects Of using
such waters as those mentioned in
the table. Diptheria, dyscntery, di-
arrhoea. typhoid fever and allied dis
eases are often the result of using
IMPURE water. Typhoid especially
is liable to be spread in this manner.
The typhoid germ is given off with
the excreta and will live for many
months in the soil. What is 10 prevent
these germs from getting into the
well?
The great danger from impure
water lies in the fact that its effects
come on 50 gradually as to be nearly
imperceptibIe. Nothing is harder
than to convince the popular mind
that "A disease il the result Of using
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Teachers Institute,

The conductors of the teachers in
stitute, to be held at Dodgeville, be-
ginning August 18th, are DR.. w. II.
Cheever, of Milwaukee, and DR.. Jas.
Chalmers, of rlatteville. Both possess
superior qualifications rs institute con.
ductors. One or more lectures will be
given and very interesting and prof
table time Is assured.
EMMA c. UNDERWOOD,
County Superintendent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Residence for Snlc.

The commodious residence OF Mrs.
Catharine McIlhon Is offered for sale
1t Is in excellant repair, large we'll
lighted rooms, and very conveniently
located; good barn and other out.
buildings. For full information,
price, terms, etc, inquire at the house.
or Of Charles w. McllhOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01

Save Heat, Steps and Fuel. Have
you tried the self fheating Gasoline
Iron? They speak for themselves.
Leave orders to have one brought TO
your home and see how IL works.
Sold by Frank Potter and j. +.
Hosklng.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Straw.

Any persons wanting straw, either
oats or rye, can obtain the same by
calling on or sending orders to Jacob
nrescn, Jr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
NUMBER 50.
Premium Lists.

Those not receiving premium lists
for the Mineral Point Fair by mail,
can get one by calling at the following
places; Brewer \ renhallegon's, w. j.
Penhallegon's, or the Secretary's office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
MISS A. IL. GALE,

Teacher Of Piano and Organ.
From National Conservatory OF
Music, New York For terms apply
at residence
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01

offer for sale my residence, also my
store on High street; will also sell or
rent my ware house and feed store
This is good opportunity for any one
who wants good paying business.
4Sml A. l.. WHITE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
!. J. KueilIpp. Shoemaker,

j. j. Kueiling, Shoemaker,
Having opened new shop In GILL
mann's building, three doors east of
u. S. Hotel, kindly solicits part of
the patronage of the people Of Miner
al Point and the surrounding country
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Where Can l Find

ID. Jenkins, the jeweler2 You can see
him ut his old stand, ready to sell any
thing In his line, at bottom prices.
Call and be convinced.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01

With clothespins selling for two
cents a dozen, there Is no excuse for
anyone disturbing his neighbors by
snoring Pick and Cad.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
4. II. Osborne.

Chicago, ILL.,, General Agent for Mimi
esota and Wisconsin Agencies, Chica.
go Cottage Organ Co., 2l5 Wabash
Ave, second door. Conoyer. Schubert
and Kingsbury Pianos; Chicago Cot,
tage Organs. 31y1.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Parties Indebted

To me will please arrange settle
ment by the 10th Of August as | shall
then place all accounts for collection.
5Ow3 A. l.. WHITE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
instrumental Music.

| will be home Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday, each week,
and will take pupils on Piano, Organ,
Violin, Guitar and Band instruments.
Leave orders ut Pulford's drug store,
or call at residence, north Of Mr..
Joseph Gundry's.
j. w. M. ALDERsoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
The Quick Meal!

The Quick Meal Gasoline Stove still
to the front. The best stove In the
market. More OF them sold than any
other. For sale only by Eden n
BleWett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
HAVE YOU
SEEN THOSE
Ladies Wrappers
Bishops for Sewing Machines.
Church Services for Sunday.

thufCn services Tor sunday.
Divine services will be held rs fol
lows on Sunday next;
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev, +. w. Straw, pastor Glass meeting
at o. Morning service at 1880. sunday
school nt >; 90. Epworth League AT u: 30
Evening service at Z: 30.
PRIMITIVE METHODIST.
Rev. r. Kent, pastor. Morning service
at 1880 Sunday School session at 200,
Evening service ut 7;3o Young Mems meet
ing at 900 u. m. Prayer meeting IN the
Chapel Monday evening ht 40 Y. J.. $,
{, T., Thursday evening at 1:30.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH..
Rev. March Chase, rector. Morning prayer
and sermon at 1880. Sunday school AT 200,
Evening prayer, with sermon, at q 80.
ST. PAULS CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Rev James O'Kcrfc, pastor. High mass
with sermon, AT 10 a. m.
ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Rev. John + Halbalkenn, pastor. Early
mass at X O'Clock. High mass at 1000. YES
pers at 800
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
For Watches

Or clocks, 20 to ID. Jenkins, the
ieweler. Everything in his line at
bed rock prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
The Best Flour.

II you want the best Flour, 90 to
G. Il. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
We Offer Bargains

In Farm Wagons during the next
month. MARTIN d ToAY. 45w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
Grand Display
or Crockery and Lamps, at Gales
Gasoline,

At the Cash Grocery House. Cans
called for and delivered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01
a Large Limo
For sale.

or Choice Candies. at c. T.. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-01

The Best Groceries
Of all kinds and fresh at Gales.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-26

You have referred to me the question as
to whether or not there is any provision of
the state law covering the subject of mas
guarding upon the public streets. | find
that Section 1885 of the Penal Code is as
follows:
at shall be unlawful for any person to
wear any mask, false whskers, or any
personal disguise, whether complete or
partial, for the purpose Of
|. Evading or escaping discovery, recog-
milton or identification in the commission
of any public offense.
2. Concealment, fight or escape when
charged with, arrested for, or convicted of
any public offense.''
The City Attorney was instructed to
prepare an ordinance.
In the matter of the suit brought by
William f. Bosbysheil to quiet the title to
the southerly forty-five feet of lot of the
kerckhoff tract, on Main street between
Sixth and Seventh streets. | have exam
ined the title to this property and | am
OF the opinion that the city has no claim
to the same and that disclaimer should
be filed in said action. The City Attorney
was instructed to file disclaimer.
Mrs. Regina Winshank has brought
suit against the city to quiet title to lots
to rs, excepting lot 20, of the Weinshank
tract. From an examination of the title
of this property | am satisfied that the
city has no claim to the same, and
would therefore recommend that a dis
claimer be filed in said action. The City
Attorney was instructed to file dis
claimer
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-26
THE PACKING HOUSES

At the afternoon session ex-City At
torney Mcfarland appeared before the
Council and asked that the petition of
Mead, Wright & Co. to establish and
maintain packing houses in the river bot
tom district near Seventh street he taken
up. Thereupon the following pertinent
report of the Board OF Health was read:
We the Undersigned, members of the
Board of Health, to whom was referred
the ordinance relating TO the slaughter of
animals within the limits of the city for
packing and curing purposes, beg leave to
report as follows:
We have made personal inspection of
the locality and grounds sought to be
utilized for such purposes and we recon-
mend that the limits be established as
follows: All that portion of the city of
Los Angeles included by the following
boundaries: On the north by Alhambra
avenue, on the east by the right of way
of the Southern California Railroad Com
on the west by a line drawn 800 feet from
ana parallel to the right of way of the
Southern California Railway Company.
That the ordinance be so drawn as to
specify that such business be carried on
in buildings of the most approved and
substantial kind and that the slaughter of
swine and other animals be done in the
most modern manner. Also, that all ami
mails for Strengthening purposes be kept on
cement floors established on grade such
as will allow daily flushing with water
and to be kept clean. Also, that no ami
mails shall be kept in yard for a longer
time than week without Strengthening.
That all persons engaging in such bust
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-26
THE CITY'S COUNCIL AND THE CITY'S BUSINESS

| to be SIG per front foot on each side of
; said ct. Ordinance adopted.
Or dance OF intention to grade, gravel
and gutter with cement curbs and walks
Vernon street. from Sixth street to Eighth
street. said work to be done under the
bond act. | herewith present an estimate
of the probable cost OF said work. which
is 81. 10 per front foot on each side OF SAID
street. Ordinance adopted.
Ordinance of intention to grade, gravel.
gutter and crosswalk with redwood curb
Union avenue. from Sixteenth street to
Washington street. under specifications
&c" Referred to the Board OF Public
Works.
Ordinance of intention to construct a
sewer on San Pedro street. from Second
street to the south line of First street.
Ordinance adopted.
Ordinance Of intention to construct
cement walk on Thirty-first street, from
Main street to Grand avenue. Action
deferred for two weeks.
Ordinance of intention to establish the
grade of Cortez street. from Belmont ave-
nue. to Lake Shore avenue. This ordln-
ance is introduced at the request OF Coun-
Gilman Snyder, and is to take the place
OF the one introduced at a meeting OF the
Council March 49, 1895. Referred to the
Board of Public Works.
Ordinance of intention to establish the
grade of Sherman street, from Ocean View
avenue to the north line OF the NOD Hill
tract Ordinance adopted.
In the matter of the petition No. 2S3,
from the Coulter Dry Goods Company
and others. saking for a change OF grade
on Fifth street, between Pearl street and
Fremont avenue find upon examine
ton that said petition represents ma
jority of the frontage that would be
affected by said change of grade. and
therefore herewith present an ordinance
OF intention to change and establish the
grade of Fifth street, between Pearl street
and Fremont avenue, as asked for in the
above petition. Ordinance adopted.
In the matter of petition No. 267, from
P.F.Ward and others. asking for change
of grade on Bellevue avenue, between
Buena Vista street and Custer avenue
find upon examination that the petition
above cited represents majority OF the
frontage aligning said Bellevue avenue,
between said Buena Vista street and Gus
ter avenue. Owing to recent decision
of the lower courts. ! am in doubt as to
whether this represents ma jorty OF the
property which would be affected by said
change | recommend that this matter be
referred to the City Attorney. Referred
to the City Attorney.
tina, ordinance establishing tho grade
of Temple street, between Edgeware road
and Figueroa street. Ordinance adopted.
Final ordinance establishing the grade
of Westlake avenue, from Eleventh street
to Twelfth street. Ordinance adopted.
Final ordinance changing and establish
ing the grade of Echandla street. from
the north line of East First to the north
line of Michigan avenue. Ordinance
adopted.
Final ordinance establishing the grade
of Savoy street, from Bishops road to
Buena Vista street. Ordinance adopted.
Final ordinance establishing the grade
Of Croker street between Sixth and Sew
enth streets Ordinance adopted.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-26
THE CITY ENGINEERS REPORT

The City Engineer reported as follows
In the matter Of the instructions of
your body to present an ordinance of in
tention to construct sewer on Kuhrts
street, in East Los Angeles, 1 would re-
spectfully suggest that it would be advis-
able to in lude the district tributary to
Kuhrts street, as the Kuhrts street sewer
will be main sewer with number of
lateras. The cost should be distributed
over the district. The streets upon which
the laterals are to be located are as much
in need of sewers as is Kuhrts street. Re-
ferred to the Sewer Committee
In the matter of the petition No. 253,
from Mary d. Cannon and others asking
for change of grade on Shatto street,
from Vernon street to its western termi-
nus, find that the grade as asked for
will make cut of from fifteen to eigh
teen feet, and from the conversation that
this Office has had with interested people
do not think they want such cut. |
therefore respectfully return this petition
to your body. to refer the same to the
honorable Councilman from that ward to
ascertain if the petitioners want what
they petition for. Referred to the Board
of Public Works.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-26
All Fences in Front of New Buildings Will Positively
Be Torn Down in Week

walks on Main street between Commercial
and Fifth streets. Ordinance adopted.
An ordinance amending the license
ordinance. Ordinance adopted.
| also present herewith an ordinance
prepared at the request OF the Fiesta
committee and handed me by Judge
Owens of that committee. Ordinance
adopted.
] In reference to your instruction to draw
an ordinance restraining the speed OF
street cars to eight miles an hour in GER
tain territory, l call your attention to the
fact that Section sol limits the rate OF
speed for street cars at eight miles per
hour for all portions of the city and fixed
the punishment at 500 for such offense.
Received.
| have prepared lease contract with
John j. Brill for engine house.
have prepared. as directed contract
and bond with Hyde d Baummett tor
making flume tor Zanja Madre at $1.97 per
lineal foot
In the matter of suit brought by Robert
Stable against the city to quiet title to
lots and 2 and the west fourteen feet of
lot of block A of Brown &c Adams sub
division on East Pico street. | have made
an examination of the title and am of the
opinion that disclaimer should be filed in
this action. Instructed to file a dis
claimer.