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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27

BaraboO il u Republican strong
hold, and the election of II democrat
TO any office Is u rare occurrence there,
~ party lines are nearly always
closely drawn. Mr.. Luckow, how
ever, is the present mayor Of Bara-
boo, which usually gives II majority
of 500 or moro for the republican can
didatcs. He was elected mayor on
the Democratic ticket by u majority
Of 10. For u number of years he has
boon u member of the National Edi-
torial association, in which he has
held Office. He Is also member and
an officer of the Wisconsin Press as
sociatiou.
At the meeting Of the League of
WISCONSIN Municipalities, hcld at
GAINESVILLE last June, he was elected IA
member of the committee ON lcgisla-
tion. He has also filled the office of
vice president of the Barnboo Com
mcrcial Club.
Tho parents of Mr.. l.uckow came
from Germany to Wisconsin in 1853
aud settled in milwaukee,. Several
years later they moved to West Bend ,
whore the father still resides. Mayor
lmckow's parents were always num-
hcrcd with the honest and upright cit
i.,,. 81 th., ,ttlln,, I,nt th,N ,,,r,,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
FOR CONGRESS-.

Ed. l.. Lucknow, the Democratic
candidate for congressional represen-
tative from this district, was born in
Washington county, this state; hence
he is Badger Boy" in the truest
sense of the term. While attending
school at West Bend, he clerked in
outside of school hours and during
vacations, but the greater part OF his
time not spent in school was devoted
to setting type in newspaper Offices.
After leaving the high school, he en-
tered The Democrat Office at West
Bend where he served rs printer
and also Immediately began to assist
the editor, the late M. G. BOhan, in
doing the local work on the paper
and keeping the books Of the Office.
Since that time he has always been
engaged in newspaper work, and to-
day can turn his hand to the mcchan-
ical department Of his Office with as
much ease as he could years ago.
For the past fourteen years he has
been connected with The Sank County
Democrat, published at Baraboo, and
for nearly six years past has been the
sole owner and editor of the paper.
While he never sought political pref
crencc, he took an active part in pol
itics, always working for the success
Of his friends because he enjoyed do
ing so, but never for revenue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
CONVENTION.

The Democratic Convention FOR the
County of Iowa will be held on the
ID day Of October, A. y, 1900, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon Of that day,
in the city Of DodgcviIIe, as deter
mined by the Executive Committee of
the County Democratic Committee, to
nominate full county ticket, member
of assembly for the district Of Iowa
county; also County Supt, of Schools,
and to elect II new County Committee,
and transact such other business us
may come before the convention.
The caucuscs Of the said Democratic
party in the several towns, wards, and
villages in said county will be held ON
Friday, the 2SLh day Of September,
a. y. 1900, ~ required by chapter Y
of Wisconsin Statutes, NJ the places
named below, from the hours Of to
4 p. m, to choose the number Of dole
gates to the county convention as per
vote cast at the last general election,
and determined by the said executive
committee:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27

erthelcss we must meet and solve the
problem which presents itself touching
our school interests.
We leave for a future time the dis
cussiOn of any particular plan to Sc
cure more school room, but will
say, that in regard to school build
ings as we'll as other things-the best
is none too good for Mineral Point.
There need be no extravaganza in the
matter. We should meet in SEN
siblc, practical manner, the condi-
tions before us. But these conditions
we must surely meet. IN the matter
Of which we are writing, we are in
measure at least, a competitor with
surrounding cities and villages. We
cannot deny that a community is
Judged by its schools, and that they
give character and standing to it:
that the more interest is taken in
school affairs, the better it is for the
people. The question is above dol
lars and cents: but even from a tinan-
cial point of view, it would be folly
for Mineral Point to refuse or neglect
to provide good school accommodate
tiOns for all who may apply for ad-
mission. We cannot afford to adopt
II closed door policy in the matter of
public education. TO do so, would be
to virtually shut out very many desi-
rablc citizens, who would otherwise
make their homes here and aid in the
citys moral and material progress.
There is much truth in the prOverb
that "There is that scattereth, and
yet increaseth; and there is that with
holdeth more than is meet; but it
tendeth to poverty"
The advances that have been made
in our city during the last few years
have enhanced the value of real prop
erty. We now have Il bonded indebt-
edness of only $l2, 900. Who will say
that Mineral Point is too poor to as
sumo, in addition to this, whatever
amount is required to provide am
pie school accommodations?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27

mated that the cost Of furnishing and
laying u regular minor water pipe of
approved material and manufacture,
with the required openings for con
ncCtiOns with private service water
pipes along the front of said lots will
be II per foot. That it is proposed by
said committee to levy an assessment
against each regular lot which fronts
or abuts on said line of water pipe. of
Onc-half of snCh estimated cost of fur
nishing and laying such water pipes
along the front of such lot, and
against every irregular lot, part of
lot, or other part of land fronting
or abutting ON such line of water
pipe, and likewise any parcel Of land
or lot which shall be contiguous to
any parcel or lot, or parcel of lot, so
fronting or AUDITING, and which is or
may be used most adVantageOusly
III connection herewith, such an
amount which shall be as nearly rs
may be in just proportion to the
amount assessed for regular lots as
compared with the special benefits de-
rived by each from the laying of said
water pipes.
At the time and place above men
TONED, the committee will hear Obiec-
tions to the proposed assessment, and
the owner of any such lot may appear
at such time and place and be heard
upon the question of assessment and
superintendent.
GEORGE CRAWFORD,
SAMUEL SIMS.
ALFRED PENHALIEGON,
Dated Sept. II, 1900. Committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
Attention, Comrades.

\ regular meeting of the Geo, II.
Legate Post will he hold on the af-
tornoon OF October 9th, 1900, at two
o'clock. Important questions will
I've considered. All comrades are re-
ouestod to make an effort to attend.
After routine business a social time
will be had. by order of the Post.
III. plTrS, Adit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27

Hcrmau j, Fescntcld, Il popular
merchant of Black Earth, was nomin-
atcd at the Democratic convention OF
the third assembly district of Dane
county, held in Cross Plains, .Satur-
day,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27

At the Lafayette county Republican
convention, held Mt Darlington on
Thursday of last week Hon, I. A..
Orton was rcnominated for the as
sembly, 10y reclamation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
Hall the World is in Darkness

as to the cause of their i'll health. If
they would start to treat their kidneys
with FOLEY ) KIDNEY CURE, the
WEAKNESS OF body and mind, back
ache, headache and rheumatic pains
would disappear. Niyian's Phar-
macy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
THE DEMOCRAT.

Published every Thursday by
GEORGE a. ROBERT NJ. CRAWFORD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27

Entered NJ the Post ONCE, Mineral Point.
Wis, as second class matter,
subscription Price, 81. per ear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
GOLD COIN

And Enterprise Flour, also Choicest
of Groceries at the store of John
Peter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Adjourned Meeting, Tuesday Even
ing, Sept. "a, 1900.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, Sept IS
An adjourned regular meeting of the
Common Council was this day held in
the council chamber.
Present: Mayor Gorgcn, and Alder
men Crawford, Crowley, Dresser, Os-
borne, pcnhallcgon, Sims, and Van
Matrc; absent: Alderman Guttcn-
stein.
The following petition was present.
cd to the council, read, and ON mo-
ton was adopted unanimously;
70 the Common Council Of the City
of Mineral Point;
We, the undersigned, respectfully
petition your honorable body for an
extension of the water mains in the
city of Mineral Point, us follows; Be
ginning at the water main in front of
the Globe Hotel, ut the intersection of
High and Commerce streets, running
thence south along Commerce Street
to office of the Eastman Lumber COM
pany.
The undersigned are the owners of
u majority OF the land fronting or
ahutting on said street: as is more
particularly shown by the plat here
annexed J.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
state.

Ntults
For Governor
LOUIS G. BOHMKlCH kcnOshh.
For Lieutenant Governor
THOMAS PATTERSON, Wnushara.
For Secretary Of state
JOSEPH WOODNORTH, Milwaukee.
For Treasurer
AUGUST BhRTZ, Fall Creek
For Attorney General
GEORGE T. COOPER, West Superior.
For State upcrntendent-
II. B HuBBEL, Beaver Dam
For Insurance Commissioner
ROBERT a. THOMPSON, Lin Crosse,
For Railroad Commissioner
GEORGE w. NIL, Amigo
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
Every thing

in the line ct Choice Groceries can
be found at the store Of John Peter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27

THURSDAY, SEPT. u, 1900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For President
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN, Nebraska.
For Vice-presldcnt-
AbLAI STEVENSON, Illinois
For Representative In Congress, Sd district
ED. l., LUCEOW, BaraDoO,
For State Senator, 10Th district
ERNEST 9. FIEDLER, Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-09-27
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In fact we've already more
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
Thc Nome Gold Fields.

The first map folder or circular re-
specting the Klondike gold strike of
1898 was issued by the Northern Pacific
railway. 1t is more than coincidence
that the frst map folder or pamphlet
of the Nome Mining district comes
from the same source. The present
folder not only contains good map of
the Nome district but is embellished
with several cuts of views at Nome
City and on the beach where the meth
cd of mining is clearly shown. All in
formation obtainable regarding sailing
dates from Seattle and Tacoma,
through rates, ETC., is. given in this
book and the public cautioned to go to
the agents of the N. p. Ry., who are
supplied with diagrams of the Alaska
steamers, and arrange in advance for
their accommodations rather to put of
this very important business until they
reach Puget Sound. There is no doubt
but what there will beSa very consider
able passenger business from the mid
die and eastern states and very heavy
business from the Pacific Coast states
to the Nome district next spring.
For folders, rates, ETC., call on G. w.
Jones, SOB Locust street, Des Moines,
Iowa, or send two cent stamp to
Chas. S. Fee. General Passenger Agent
st. Paul Mimi, and he will mail you
the Nome folder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

for those suffering with catarrh. lido
not hesitate to recommend it. Before
had used one bottle noticed great
change in myself, and four bottles cured
me entirely. would not be without
Pe-ru-na for any consideration.
The reason SO many people get chron-
ic catarrh is, the disease gets firmly es-
tablished before it is recognized. They
fool themselves by calling it some other
name than its proper one-catarrh.
When people get acute catarrh they
call it cold. If they have acute nasal
catarrh it is called coryza. Endemic
catarrh they call influenza, and cpl
demic catarrh they name Ia grippe.
When the catarrh reaches the throat
it is called tonsilitis, or laryngitis.
Catarrh of the bronchial tubes is called
bronchitis; catarrh of the lungs con-
sumption. Any internal remedy that
will cure catarrh in one location will
cure it in any other location. This is
why iPe-ru-na has become SO Justly fam
GUS in the cure of catarrhal diseases. It
cures catarrh wherever located. Its
cures remain. Pe-ru-na does not pail
late; it cures.
Mr.. w. f. Steffy, Glouster, o., writess
II was afflicted with hereditary catarrh.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

Hon. Hobart Brooks, editor and owner
of the Washington " Capital" 1888 Penn
sylvania Avenue, N. W., Washington,
D. c., in recent letter to DR.. Hartman
says:
Dear Sir-It is with great pleasure
that can testify as to the merits of Pc
ru-na. After suffering over year with
catarrh. began taking Pe-ru-na. /
took one bottle, and SO great was the
effect that rapidly recovered and am
now enjoying good health. To all who
suffer from debility of any kind recon-
mend Pe-ru-na as most valuable tonic.
Hobart Brooks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
SOLDIERS, MONEY.
Information Wanted as to the Surviv.
ing Relatives of John and Jacob Bre-
on and f. NJ. Kitterman.

Captain w. Fl. Kitterman is in re-
ceipt of the following letter from
j. NJ. Thompson, who was lieutenant
of Company III, Thirty-sixth Iowa in
fantry volunteers. Mr.. Thompson is
now prominent and reliable citizen of
Bedford, Iowa. He has in his possess
ion some money belonging to the sur
viving relatives of John and Jacob
Breon and r. NJ, Kitterman, soldiers,
who died at Tyler, Texas. The Breons
came from Highland township, and it
is thoughttha theirrelatives still reside
there. =. NJ. Kitterman was son of
Joseph Kitterman, of Highland town
ship, who lost three sons in the war.
Mr. Thompson's letter follows:
Bedford, Iowa, Dec. ~, 1899.
Captain w. H., Kitterman, Ottumwa,
Iowa: IN
Dear Sir-I am in search of informa-
ton concerning the heirs of the follow
ing named parties, who died at Camp
Ford, Tyler, Texas, in the winter OF
t1S65-all members of Company II,
Thirty -siNth Iowa infantry volun-
teers: 81
y John Breon.g 2i
Jacob Breon. -
r. NJ. SKitterlnap.
The facts are as follows: 1 find in
back of an old u.ary credit to each
of the parties, of,$7.50, which was for
their clothing or4effects. don't re-
member what Ibid with them, but
must have disposed of them. don't
remember ever having adjusted the
matter with any one. Will you be
kind enough to find out for me who
this money belongs to now? At 6
per cent interest the amount due each
would be $22.50 or $23. I know you
are well acquainted over the county
and will probably help to find the
proper persons entitled to it. Find
stamps for any correspondence. Write
me soon. Yours, ETC.,
J. NJ. Thompson.
Parties who can give. the desired in
formation are requested to address
either Capt. w. Fl. Kitterman, Ottum-
wa, Iowa, or j. NJ. Thompson, Bedford,
Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
A New York Physician Advise.
His Patient to Take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
LITTER 70 MRS. 1INKHAx NO. 1880


DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-I have three
children and suffered with falling Of
the womb and flooding. My physician
scraped the womb, still the flooding
continued and I was no better. At
last he advised me to use Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Then
/ thought would write to Mrs. Pink
ham for she could advise me better
than any one If was to take her RENE
dies. Ireceived hereby and followed
all her directions and am very glad
20 send you this testimonial, for Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
just what it is recommended to be. /
advise all women who suffer from
these complaints to try it."--MAR1E
LEMP, 10S ID AVE, New YORK Cry.
"a year ago l was great sufferer
from painful menstruation. I could
not lie down or sit down for the dread
full pain each month. / wrote to you
and took twelve bottles of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
1T has helped me SO l cannot find
words to express my gratitude toward
Mrs. Pinkham. / am to-day we'll ana
hearty. miss JOE SAUL, DOVER,
CLARE Co., MICH.
More than million women have
been helped by Mrs. Pinkham's advice
and mediGipes
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

as many hours Of each day, and as
many days in each week, as are re-
CURED of children of like age at the
public schools, and no greater number
of holidays and vacations shall be de-
Quoted from such attendance than is al
lowed in the public schools. Occasion
al absences from such attendance, not
amounting to irregular attendance, in
the fair meaning of the term, shall be
allowed upon such excuses as would be
considered satisfactory in like cases,
under ,he general rules and practice of
the public schools"
School men generally appear not to
consider a compulsory educational law
the next step toward the perfection of
the school system. Senator Hayward
is of the opinion that, especially in
cities, it is of great Importance. He
admits that he knows little of con-
ditions in the rural schools, his atten-
ton having been confined almost en-
tirely to the city schools, with which
he has been associated. He wants it
understood that he does not stand in
the way of any reforms which may be
deemed more Immediately necessary,
and is willing to join forces with all
who will assist in the work.
State Superintendent Barrett is of
the opinion that the consolidation of
school districts in the country and
the transportation of children living at
a distance is the next important reform
needed. a strong effort will be made
in this direction the coming winter.
James III. Trewin, chairman of the
senate committee on schools indi-
Gated somewhat similar
view. He discussed the matter re-
Gently with Superintendent Barrett,
and they agreed that the compul-
sorry education measure ought to wait
till other reforms have been accom-
plished.
Senator Hayward is confident his
measure will have a considerable sup
port, and explains that in making it
public at this time he is actuated by a
desire to allow everybody ample OPP
portunity to criticise and improve it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
Contest Ends Abruptly.

Algona, Dec. 3OThe contest for the
Office of county treasurer, which has
been going on here during the past
week, ended rather abruptly Wednes-
day night by the contestant Diminishing
the case. On the face of the returns
John II. Ward, republican, had a ma
jority of II over L. c. Smith, democrat.
Near the close of the count Mr.. Wards
majority had increased from II
to lb,. which fact probably had some
thing to do with the dismissal. One
of the peculiar features of the contest
was the fact that during the recount
All ballots were thrown out altogether,
as being in one way or another defec-
tive. Both parties were represented by
able counsel. The result gives general
satisfaction to the republicans of the
county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

legislature should provide for paving
board Of public works to say by reso-
luton or determine, much as they do
in passing on property as board of re-
view, what portion of the cost shall be
paid by the property Immediately
abutting the portion of the street to be
paved and what portion shall be paid
by property in the neighborhood
which will unquestionably be benefit
ed, and that a special assessment be
made for the first and a paving district
tax levied for the balance, much as
sewer district taxes are now levied"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04

Prof. j. F. Turner, Principal II. b.
High school, Edgefeld, Tenn, in a
recent letter says: 81 suffered for nine
years with catarrh, and after trying sew
eral remedies gave up, and concluded
that there was no cure for me. I mo-
ticed SO many testimonials from prom
inent men relative to Pe-ru-na that I
concluded to try one bottle, little ex-
peeting any help. I had grown rather
to believe that all catarrh cures were
nothing but frauds, but your remedy
Pe-ru:na is the greatest rpanacea today
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-04
THE HAYWARD BILL.
Provides for Compulsory Education In
Iowa.

Des Moines, Dec. 3O.-Senator W..
C. Hayward of Davenport has
completed the draft Of the compul-
sorry education bill which he will pre-
sent to the legislature at its coming
session. Senator Hayward is president
of the Davenport school board and has
been petitioned by a great number of
people, both in and out of Scott county,
for the introduction Of such measure.
He considers it of great Importance to
the perfection of the educational sys-
TEN of the state. The measure provides
for truant school when such may be
necessary, and for a truant officer
whose duty shall be to enforce attend
ance, it required. Penalties are pro-
yided, to be assessed against the par
ents or guardians of children who hab-
ituallv fail to attend school. The truant
schools are not made compulsory, but
directors are given authority in their
discretion to esta blish them, and to
have them attended by truant children.
and those who may have been expelled
from other schools of the district. A
parent or guardian who is unable TO
compel child to attend school, may be
released from penalties provided by the
oSU, O1 lliL3 ILLS ina
bility with the secretary of the school
district, accompanied by consent that
the child may be arrested by the truant
officer.
The teachers are required to report
violations of the law to the secretary OF
the school district, to be acted upon by
the directors in accordance with the
provisions of the law. Habitual and in
corrigible truants, who cannot be com
PEELED to attend schools shall be sent
to the reform schools. The general pol
icy of the proposed law is indicated in
the first section, as follows:
Every person having control of any
child between the ages of seven (7)
and fourteen (14) years, in proper
physical and mental condition to at
tend school, where the common school
branches of reading, writing, spelling,
arithmetic, grammar and geography
are taught in the English language, or
attend upon equivalent instruction by a
competent teacher elsewhere than at
school, annually, as follows: Every
child between the ages of seven az and
twelve (12) years, for the full time
during which the public school or
schools of the district in which said
child resides shall be in session; and
every child between the ages of
twelve (12) and fourteen d4) years,
for at least twelve weeks during the
time when the public schools of the
district in which such child resides
shall be in session; provided, however,
that the provisions OF this act shall not
apply to any child that has completed
regular common school course of
study, such as is taught in the gram
mar, or common. schools of the district
in which such child resides.
'If anv such child shall attend upon
instruction elsewhere than at regu-
larly conducted or private school, such
instruction shall be substantially equiv
alent to the instruction given to chill
dren OF like age at the public schools
of the district in which such child re-
sides, and such attendance shall be for