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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
LIEN vs.. FACTS.
The Boy Orator from Minnehaha Deals In
Assu motions Not Facts.

The Boy Orator from Minnehaha Deals In
Assumptions Not Facts.
. EDITOR OF THE COURIER: A num-
Der OF farmers, including myself, had
the pleasure (?)of listening to a popu-
list argument in the liver Guam school
house n evening last week. The
speaker said he was the "boy orator Of
Minnehaha" and that his name was
Lien. He has never voted, being just
of age, hence will cast his first ballot
this fall Regardless Of his inexperi.
ence, he very glibly and with an i'm
portant air told the gray-haired veter.
ans OF farm life the way they should
vote and w attempted to give them
q few pointers to enlighten their sup
posedly ignorance. While Mr.. Lien is
q young man, and desires to make a
reputation as an orator regardless OF
facts, and no doubt through promises OF
Senator Pettigrew in case Bryan is
elected will secure sufficient reward to
pay him for the exercise he is giving
his lungs. Brief fly the young "boy ora
tor" mistated the following facts:
l. ''One- half our money was stricken
down in 1873 by the demonstration OF
silver"
There being no silver in circulation
in this country in 1873, or for that mat
ter from 1884 to 1873, the statement is
false.
2. "No one thought of advocating
the gold standard until 1876"
The United States government since
1884 has been practically upon the gold
basis. We never had any silver except
the silver now in use coined on govern
ment account. Hence the statement is
incorrect. In 1878 the law resuming
specie payment was passed.
3. 1.-THE two metals were coined side
by side and gold and silver circulated
cOncurrently previous to 1873"
With silver dollars worth 81 .O2 in
1871, it is simply bosh to talk about
them circulating concurrently. Silver
was undervalued. Mr.. Lien or any
other man ever gazed upon a silver
dollar in circulation previous to 1873.
They can be found in curio shops and
in the hands of coin cOllectors-so rare
are they.
4. "After '73 gold done the work of
silver"
Silver never did do any work prev
iOus to 1879.
5. The speaker or rather Orator
then presented a chart showing the fall
in the prices of wheat from '73 and
claimed it to be due entirely to the de-
monetization of silver. According to
his chart the fall was constant. Here
is the way the chart figured it and the
way | sold wheat in Union county from
IA to '96. The comparison of the figures
show very clearly that the boy Lien is
in error. l have kept my books and
have recorded the sale OF every bushel
of wheat that | have marketed in Union
county which is open to public inspec-
tiOn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
Rocky Mountain Tea never fails to
cure constipation or sick headache.
For sale by J. S. Talcott.
Political Addresses.

On Saturday evening Prof. E. E. Col
Inns and Hon. E. c. Ericsson delivered
political speeches In the Bland school
house in Civil Bend. There was y good
attendance and marked attention by
the audience. Prof. Collins followed
the history of coinage from the initial
point in the republic, and traced the
acts down to the present day. He
showed clearly that we we're on prac-
tically a gold basis since 1884 and are
yet. Silver never circulated in this
country alongside Of gold other than 1t
does tOday-On government account.
No one ever raw . silver dollar with q
date on it previous to 1873 in general
circulation. There are none. The
professor followed up this line and APP
piled it to free coinage, indicating the
evil effects, g tc.
Hon. e. G. Ericsson made q few tell.
ing hits, and delivered q logical and
stirring address. MIR. Ericsson Is q
forcible speaker, honest and fair, and
made many points.
Hon. E. A.. Sherman, Of Sioux Falls,
gave two political addresses In the
county during the week-One at the
KOhlstad school house on Tuesday nigh,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

Luther Benson, the noted temper.
ance orator, delivered a speech in the
opera house on Tuesday evening. The
attention OF his audience was held
throughout. ~
H.. "A. Straud and his merry go-round
Eceturned to Elk Point Monday after a
trip OF several weeks, during which
time he attended the fairs at VermN
lion, Scotland and Yankton.
Mrs. E. Morris returned Monday
from Dell Rapids, this state. She was
accompanied DIV her daughter, Mrs. II.
Maupin, who will remain in Elk Point
and enjoy a visit with her parents.
Mrs. VIM. Eshler returned home
from Howard, this state, on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eshler are now snugly
located in part of Mrs. j. w. Hoffmsn's
house, corner of court and Washington.
Harry Joy and Alva Hasson were in
the city over Sunday, running down on
their wheels from Yankton Saturday,
They enjoyed the Sabbath under the
parental roofs of their respective fam
lilies.
WIS. ". Il 0tilol ulu uduS utcT, L IOI0s
are up from Sioux City, the guests OF
Mrs. George Hasson. Mr.. Strict is a
printer. and is makeup for the Sioux
City branch of the Chicago Newspaper
union.
7. J. Reeves, John Sellberg, and An
drew Hanson OF Sioux Valley were in
the city IN Tuesday to attend the cir
cult court. The two former were Sc
lected to act as jurymen on a special
venire.
Major O. l.. Sues, special pension
examiner Of the U. S. pension bureau,
was in Elk Point Monday and Tuesday
collecting evidence to be used bv the
department. From here he went to
Burbank
Mrs. Abbie L. Young of Sioux City
was in Elk Point Saturday on her way
home from a visit with friends in Yank-
ton during the state fair. While here
she was the guest Of Mrs. A. +. Rome
and other old-time acquaintances.
Union county gives every prospect of
giving Mckinley $50 majority. The
silver forces are disorganized and I'M
der the force Of argument and the
light of investigation can not meet the
issues now under discussion by the
voter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
A LETTER FROM MEXICO.
The Prices Of Articles and the Rates Of
Wages In Mexico as Reported by q Rail-
DOad Man.

The Prices Of Articles and the Rates Of
Wages In Mexico ~ Reported by q Rail-
Road Man.
The Leader last week pretended to
give a report Of the wages earned in
Mexico. Here is a letter from j. N.
Galbraith, who is superintendent Of a
line running from Laredo, Tex, to
Monterey. His home is in Laredo, but
his work causes him to travel constant
ly between Laredo and Monterey.
MONTERREY, MEX, Aug. Il, 1885,
w. H. Houts, Esq, Parker, S. D.
Dear Sir: Your attached lctter has
been referred to me. In answer will
give you schedule OF prices paid III road
in Mexican silver dollars, which are
worth today in Mexico SITE in gold.
Section laborers for 240 miles south
from frontier receive 624c per day in
Mexican silver; from there to San
Louis Potosi or 500 miles from the
frontier, receive SOC per day Mexican
silver, and from there to the City of
Mexico, $40 miles from the frontier,
374c per day Mexican silver. Ranch
and farm hands receive from lie to 1Sc
less than railroad labOrers. 1t a
safely be said, therefore, that SOC per
day Mexican silver is a high average
for labor in Mexico. Engineers receive
from IS to $3.50 per day in Mexican
silver; fl emen, 1925 to $3.50 per day
Me xican silver; passenger conductors,
$3.50 per month, and freight conductors
1920 to $3.50 per month, Mexican silver.
As | presume you want this intOrma-
ton in order to keep posted anent the
silver discussion in the United States,
l would say that miners receive 75c
per day Mexican silver; carpenters,
Sl.25 to q per pay, Mexican silver;
stone masOns and stone cutters, Sl.l2
to $3.50 per day; machinists, Sl.75 to
81. i per day; brakeman, $3.50 to $l.&
per day, and SO on. Engineers and
conductors are nearly all Americans;
men in other positions above mentioned
are nearly all Mexicans, who do reas-
onably good work, and are learning
trades rapidly. The following list OF
prices from one of our leading mer-
chants in the interior of Mexico may.
In connection, with the wages table be
interesting-the following also In
Mexican silver: Sugar, native, lOc per
pound, unretined; sugar, native, l2c
per pound, refined; coffee, native, 4sc
meat, &c to l6c per pound, -four, &c per
pound; potatoes, &c per pound: cheese,
AOc per pound; tomato catsup, 75c per
bottle: ham, sc per pound: French
peas, soc for 2 pound can; Boston baked
beans, SOC for 2 pound can; condensed
milk, Soc per can.
Yours truly,
j. N. GALBRAITH,
Supt. Canine de Fierro Nacional Mex
icanO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

The Darlington, Wis, Journal says
editorially of a popular patent med
icnie: 1--WE know from experience that
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea remedy is all that is claimed
for it, as on two occasions it stopped
e~xcruciating pains and possibly saved
us from an untimely grave. We would
not rest nights without it in the house"
This remedy undoubtedly saves more
pain and suffering than any other
medicine in the world. Every family
should keep it in the houre, for it is
sure to be needed sooner or later. For
sale by J. S. TalcOtt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
Free pitts.

Send your address to 81. F. Bucklen
& CO., Chicago. and get a free sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial box will convince you OF their mer-
lite. These pills are easy In action, and
are particularly effective in the cure Of
cons :ipation and sick headache. For
malaria And liver troubles they have
been proven invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance, and to be
purely vegetable. Theydo pot weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
the stomach and bowels they greatly
invigorate the system. Regular size
PC per box. Sold by J. 8. Talc0tt,
druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

Court ~reconvened on Monday.
Judge C. S. Palmer OF Sioux Falls is
With us again.
Gov. Ringsrud departed for the north
and west on Monday.
Mrs, Hannah Adams returned to
Sioux City or Monday.
Supt. Smith made an official call e.
Sioux City on Monday.
David Duncan of Prairie will teach
school at Lamont. in Brule.
II. z. Bennett of Beresford acted as a
juror in circuit court on Tuesday.
Mrs. Carrie Rash, nee Joy, of Akron,
is in the city visiting her parents.
Supt. Smith is in Lemars attending
the regular term of the circuit court.
Only three weeks more of this cam
paign, and then the agony will be- oyer.
Theodore Wiseman and Miss Pearl
Mitchell visited friends in Jefferson
Monday evening.
Mrs. DR.. Wade came up from Sioux
City Saturday evening and enjoyed the
ooUD0th Ill UHio CI1y WIN HCl uuoDoiIu
Chas. H. Harp, of the Harp Tailoring
Co. of Le,nars, Iowa, was in Elk Point
Tuesday looking up business for his
firm.
The "pops" had a blowout in Jeffer-
son on Monday evening. The process
ion with fireworks was n of the fea-
lures.
Richard Reedy, John Dolan and
James Wiley of Beresford are in at
tendance upon the circuit court as
Jurors.
Harry Linch and Arthur Merrigan
and took in the sights OF the county
metropolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnathan kidder OF
Fayette county, Iowa, were in the city
for q few days the guest of G. w. and
Mrs. VIM. Robinson.
At the Tri fair at Sioux Falls
Adrion Junior, by Adrion Wilkes, and
owned by G. S. Bovee of this city wor
second money in the 2::35 trot or pace
O. E. Anderson, Of Brule, died las
week after an illness Of several weeks
MI. Anderson was one of our progress
i've farmers and his death is a matter
of general sorrow. The funeral tool
place from the NJ. E.. church in thi.
city on Sunday, there being a large at
tendance. a
The funerai OF Frank Mcdonald, wht
died recently OF typhoid fever, at Lead
s. D., occurred at VermilliOn Sunday
Frank was q member of the Elk POin,
X. p. lodge, the members of which At
tended the funeral in q body. Mr.
Mcdonald Is the first deceased member
since the local order since its organiza'
ton here several years ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

and n at Sayles school house. The
attendance at both meetings was good.
Mr.. Sherman gives one OF the ablest
political addresses we have had the
pleasure of listening to. He follsws the
logical sequence Of the effects OF free
silver and pictures wildly and clearly
the disaster that would follow it's adOp-
ton. MI. Sherman returned to Sioux
Falls while he will speak for Is consec-
utive nights in the school houses Of the
county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
All Free

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those
who have not, have o the opp0f tun-
ity to try it Free. Call Do the adver-
tised Druggist and get = Trial Bottle,
Free. Send your name and address to
a. +. Bucklan h Co, Chicago, and get
q sample box Of DR.. Kings New Life
pills Free, AZ we'll % . copy Of Guide
to Health atd Household Intructor.
Free. All OF which Is guaranteed TO
do you good and cost you nothing. =.
s. Tallcost, Druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

If your children are subject to Group
watch for the first symptom of the
disease-hoarseness. IF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is given as Vol as the
child becomes hoarse it will prevent
the attack. Even after the croupy
cough has appeared, the attack ri al
ways be prevented by giving this
remedy. It is also invaluable for colds
and whooping cough. For sale by j. S.
TalCOtt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
II rroubled With Rheanati.. Read TA,a

Annapolis, Nd, April l6, 1891
have used Chamberlain's. Pain Balm
for rheumatism and found 1t to be all
that Is claimed for it. I believe It to
be the best preparation for rheumatism
and deep seated muscular paine on the
market and cheerfully recommend ed to
the public. JnO. G. Brooks, dealer In
boots, shoes, ETC., No. 18 Main st.
ALSO READ THIS.
Mechanicsville, st. Mary county, Md.
II sold q bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm TO q man who had been suffering
with Rheumatism for several years. 1t
made him . we'll man. "A. J. NcGill.
For s,le vt 50 cents per bottle by ]. s.
Talc0tt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

With two little children subject to
Group W e do not rest easy without q
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
in the house, for the most severe at
tacks quickly succumb to q few doses
OF it.-Morrison, Colo, Bud. For sale
by J. S. TalcOtt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
LIENS CHART,

After this awful crime of '73 l sold
wheat in Elk Point for SO cents, in 1875
for IS, while in 1877, 1880, and 1882 !
sold IL for $1.2s, 81, and $1.l0. 1t is
very evident that the fall in prices Of
wheat has nothing to do with the silver
question whatever. A. M.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

The iron grasp Of scrofula has no
mercy upon its victims. This demon
a. the blood is often not satisfied with
causing dreadful sores, but racks the
body with the pains of rheumatism
until Hoods Sarsaparilla cures.
"Nsarly four years ago I became a.
Nicted with scrofula and rheumatism.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

III you want TO get up early drink
Lsocky Mountain Ten 0u retiring. For
sale by ]. S. TAlcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
H COURIER.

TnE COURIER Is mailed regularly to
IT. Subscriber unti1 q definite order to
discontinue Is received and all arrears
are paid.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
A supply Of the best grades on
LEGAL NOTICES.
FORECLosuRE SALE.


CTATE or wIsCoNsIN--IowA COUNTY
- Circuit court
David Jacko. plaintiff.
Elizabeth Jacka, Albert Jaeka, Elizabeth ].
Jacka and Clara Jaeka, defendants
BY virtue of and pursuant to Judgment of
foreclosure aud sale rendered in the above en-
titled action ON the Goth day OF January A. ID.
1895 in said Iowa county eircnit court. win ex.
highest bidder or bidders, for cash, at the front
do OF the Iowa County Bank, in the city Of
Mineral Point, Iowa county Wisconsin, on Sat
urdas, March 2lst A. D. 1896, at two o'clock IN
the afternoon of said day, the following des-
cribed premises, situate in the cuunty of Iowa
and state of Wisconsin 10 raise the amount Of
said Judgment, interest costs aud costs of sale,
to-wit:
Beginning at the corr er OF section g. 10 and
H. in town A. range 3, east aud running thence
west 20 chains to the quarter post on the south
line OF said section s; thence north 81 chains ami
q links to post on the line; thence east 20
chains 10 a post on the line; thence south
chains and "A links to post; thence south 81
degrees east % chains aud 80 links to a post on
the south side of said section 9; thence west II
chains and three links TO the pluce of begin
ming. Also, the east halt Of the northeast quar-
ter OF section IL aud the west half OF the north.
west quarter of section l6--;lll in town A. range
8 east and containing two hundred aud twenty
and $1,000 acres Also, the southwest quarter of
the northwest quar- er at section Is, town 4,
range east. containing forty acres; aud Gu.
tanning In all TWO hundred and sixty and Sc 100
acres.
Dated at sherifrs Office, Dodgeyire, Iowa
county, WISCONSIN, Januaty 30th A. ID, 1896
JOHN a.. CAkR0W,
Owe Sheriff iowa County, wisconsin
EARNEST @. FIFDbER,
Attorney for pla ntitf,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
r. 9. Fielder, Attorney.
Notice 90 Hear Petition for Adminis-
lraltOn.

STATE OF sCONsfN--coUNTYC oURTFoR
- Iowa County--In Probate,
Notice is hereby given that al a special term
Of the Iowa county court, 70 be held in and for
said county, at the Court House, in the city
Of Dodgeyille. In said county, on the 18th day 81
February, A. d. 1896, being the second Tuesday
OF said month, at one O'Clock in the forenoon OF
said day the following matters will be heard
aud considered;
The application Of Barbara Sehilt, for the
appointment Of an administrator Of the estate
OF John g. Schil late of the Town OF Mitfiin,
In said county. deceased.
And II Is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given 10 all persons Interested By
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully prior to said day OF hearing In the
Mineral Point TRIBUNE, weekly newspaper
published In said county,
BY order Of the Court:
3W3 CHARLES W. McILH0N. Judge.
Dated Dodgeyille, Wis. January ii, 1896.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
How to BE an Art Critic.

IN establish d reputation as an art
..anoisseur a man may spend two or
[hree years visiting the salons of Europe
tnd writing criticisms for publication.
This method is both tedious and ex-
kensiye.
Barley, who lives on TIE South Side,
AZ discovered a better way. Bartley
wears big spectacles and he can't tell a
-mot from Turner.
Not long ago lie paid visit to, the
home of South Side millionaire who
las collection of pictures ON which he
brides himself greatly. The millionaire
HAS showing BARLEY his treasures and
BARLEY was nodding his head and peep
ng for perspective effects through his
|1red hand. 1t was in the corner of
be library where the paintings were es-
Iealy choice, and the millionaire was
|escautil enthusiastically on their
berts. last he paused before black
Ia picture, cracked and scanned with
se
"And this is my Murillo. / rate it
gy highly in my collection. -
Just at this moment BARLEY thought
would be necessary to say something
accompany his nodding and peeping.
md not having any ideas on the subject
3 regarded the Murillo critically and
bid Indeed = in as appreciative a
DiCe as be could command
The millionaire glanced at him quick
then flushed red. BARLEY kept on
llmg and said Indeed p a second
ne
Il should say, Mr.. Barley" contin-
ID the millionaire hurriedly, that
lis Murillo is only copy / bought it
Paris Very fine thing, don't you
Pink, for copy? Most people are de-
Eiyed by il. +"
Bartley's big, wise spectacles glanced
FOund and ne said impressively:
Indeed -
And from that moment his reputation
an art connoisseur was established. -
bicago Record.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
r,ulIei. directions.

:, order to save time the young man
Mad come for marriage License
WV ~ IN a card containing the names
hanS Totkolaas Blohockenschimpff and
sa lThese are the names of the parties.
,anose . said the county clerks dep
uiy. -.
"You are Mr.. Bl-Bl"-
NAV ask how you pronounce that
'' Yes sir. Two coughs and sneeze. !"
Chicago Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
For sac

The blacksmith shop and tools of
the late George Day. The most COM
plete set of tools in the city, and the
best outside surroundings, including
sheds for horses and convenience to
water. This property has now been
appraised, and can be bought at II
bargain. Enquire of
43tf j. b. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
Business For Sale.

Owing toillness of the proprietor, the
stock and furnishings Of the saloon
of M. ]. Minor, near u. S. Hotel,
Mineral Point, is offered for sale.
Everything in first-elass condition.
For further information apply to the
undersigned.
3tf J. MAuRIE MINOR.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
A. 5. White. Attorney.
Notice TO Creditors.

In the matter Of the estate Of Bennett winn
deceased
Letters Of administration on the estate of Ben
nett Vim, deceased, having been issued to
Cynthia VIM.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the cred.
itors OF said Bennett Vim deceased, are
allowed and limited by order of this Court until
and including the first Tuesday Of Aug, 1896.
being the fourth day Of said month"; TO present
their claims and demands against said Bennett
VIM, 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 Bennett VIM deceased viii be ex
amined and adjusted by this Court al the Office
OF the County Judge, at the Court House, in
the city OF Dodgeyiile. ia said county on tho
first Tuesday OF August 1896, and on the
first Tuesday of September. 1896.
Dated this 2Sth day Of January, 1896
By the Court
CHARLES W. McILHoN.
5wl County Judge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
His choice.

tacon-I was up to Artist Penn S
Ese last night.
isast-Did he draw any for you?
leS, indeed he did. "
What was the best thing he drew
flg the cvening?"
cork. '-Yonkers Statesman.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
ms tIuctioR in ms trumentai
Music.

/ will be home Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday of each
week, and will take pupils on Piano,
Organ, Violin, Guitar, Banjo and
Band instruments. Leave orders at
Pulford's drug store, or call at resi-
dence north of Mr.. Jos. Gundry's.
Soft j. w. M. ANDERSON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
All Intelligent Physicians

viii admit that the majority Of
human ills arise from the liver. DR..
Rays Liver T is prepared solely for
liver diseases. 1t cleanses and sweet
ems the stomach, cures biliousness,
sick headache, indigestion and mel
ancholy. For sale by Mekka Medi-
cal association, Chicago. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-02-06
Earn, for Sale or Rent.

The farm of the late William Pain
ter, consisting of 100 acres, situated in
Yellow Stone, one mile north Of b. q.
Scott. Enquire ofMiss Abby Painter,
Mineral Point. 4m3