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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Out in the state OF Washington
Gov. Mcbride seems to have taken
the pass question into his own hands.
He has announced his intention to
dismiss any state employe who &C
cept8 a pass over a railroad.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Ship rats, which are propagators of
the plague, have been thoroughly ex-
terminated at MarseilIes by the use
of liquid carbOnic acid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Take young man with two dollars
in his pocket and half a pint surg
ing up and down his diaphram, and
let him start out with the idea on top
of his whiskey that being led astray is
about what he wants, and l tell you
that young man is in danger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Lace curtains, shirtwaiSts and all
fine fabrics should be washed only
with Galvanic Soap, the famous
" Easy Washer"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

When you re going to give an
opinion, it's your duty to impress it
upon the minds of those who have to
pay for it that you know really more
than you think you do.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

This stamping out vice industry
ought to be subsidized more than it
is. Two or three days attendance in
court by a male moral exponent, at
about two dollars per day, is hardly
sufficient iDducement to bring out the
best results. Our legislature ought to
give this some attention.; and, any
how, pay as much for girl as they
do for a VOLTS scalp.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

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, 1902-02-13

EhCerou W. ~ tne POST Office, Mineral Point
Wis, as second class matter,
SUBSCRIPTION price, S1.25 per year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Beloit College has received be-
qusst of IS 900 in the will of Thomas
ID. Robertson, one Of it's founders.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
MY VIEWLETS.
J. T. CONRAD.

Politics has closed more mouths
stifed more sentiment, stultifed more
minds, and has been the indirect
cause of all the great crimes from the
killing of Christ down to looting
Chinese temples
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

situated in Iowa county, and counties
adjoining. Read over the annexed list
and see if it does not contain something
that you want Besides a number of
farms have been placed with us which
are not described therein. Now is your
opportunity to secure a farm at reason
able price, Farm property has advanced
greatly during the past year, and especial
ly during the last few months. Not
withstanding this fact, farms are still
offered at fair prices.
If you contemplate buying farm you
cannot buy too soon, as the eagerness
with which the blue grass lands are being
sought after indicates that prices will still
go higher.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Puohshed every Thursday by
GEORGE d. ROBERT M. CRAWFORD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

Several very desirable lots on the
west side of Dodge street. northeast of the
park, being the property known as Oates
grove; finely located, and just the place for
some nice houses. Will be sold at right
prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

A fine cOmmOdiOus residence, near
ly new, with all modern improvements.
Large lot and good barn. Situated in very
desirable part OF the city. Will be sold cheap
II sold soon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13

A fine farm of 24O acres situated
within mile of Mineral Point city. This is
hne aging Land, very productive, and will
buildings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-02-13
We also have for sale city and farm
property not named in above list.

For full particulars in regard to
any of the above mentioned property,
inquire of the MINERAL POINT REAL
ESTATE AGENCY, at The Democrat
Office. il
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
He D,dn,t want to Die.

One of the disagreeable walks of life to
travel in is the occupation OF collector
although now and then very amusing Incl
dents occur TO enliven 1t.
A short time ago one of these unwei-
come mortals was given bill against a
South Side housewife of German extrac-
ton, and after visiting her several times
without success, he strongly urged the
payment of the money. The irate lady Of
the house. now the. oJghIy convinced that
this individual co.lector was teetotal
nuisance forbade him to come to the
threshhold OF herido again.
But" said the nc:vy money gatherer.
Il must call again. f.
You moost come" screamed the thor
oughly aroused woman; you lrisher lOf-
fer! feex you rite away" And without
further ado she brandished the broom
with intent to DO great bodily harm, but
before the broom descended Mr.. Collector
"hiked," as he expressed it.
Did you call aedin?" asked the writer
of him.
Say. I've got a mother to support he
reioined d-Miiwauliee Sentinel.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
THE PIGEoN-ToE GAIT.
Slipping on Icx Fhvemcnts Prevent
ed If YGu Practice 1t.

Walk pigeon toed and you won't slip
and fall
This may seem hosnely advice, but it is
given by one who has tried almost every
method of walking on the slippery pave
ment. 1t is not theory. Its usefulness
has been demonstrated by six hours of
walking every ldaS on all sorts of streets
and sidewalks. The gait may not be
graceful, but one Thinks little enough
of grace when spfahhcd ankles or broken
bones are at stake Walking stiff legged.
as most people do these days. does not
look much better, if any than the pigeon
toed stride.
The exponent of the new walking theory
explains his plan by scientific reasons.
The person who toes out" he says,
usually touches the heel to the ground
some little time before he steps on the
sole. He throws practically his entire
weight on that heel and-slips. His feet
go out from under him and he sits down.
1t is hard for him to retain his equii-
brium with one foot so far from the body.
Your pigeon toed walker. on the other
hand puts his foot down fiat. He takes
shorter steps than is his usual custom.
Like the fly, his foot adheres TO the ice
IT it does slip il slides inward. strikes his
other foot and does not make him lose his
balance. The natural way for a person
to walk, anyway, is to toe neither in nor
cut but place the foot straight forward.
Indians walk that way. Try it for your
self and see if I'm not right. kansas
City Star
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
BISHOP HAD HIS SMOKE.
How the Rt. Rev. Philips Brooks
Disobeycd the Queen.

Queen Victoria had, as matter OF fact,
the greatest objection to smoking. and
would not allow a smoking room in any
OF the royal palaces until comparatively
recently. On one occasion after being
Hospitality received at Windsor Castle,
Bishop Phillips Brooks was shown 20 his
room and soon proceeded to light his ac-
customed cigar.
Presently the smoke reached the nos
trils OF a custodian somewhere not far
away, who came to the door and asked
the guest not to smoke, as it was for
hidden. Bishop Brooks went into the
corridor and continued smoking there.
The custodian again begged him to desist.
The Bishop went back to his room and
out upon the balcony and resumed his
cigar, thinking that he was now in the
open air.
Again the custodian came, this time
passing through the Bishops room, and
said:
Smoking is not permitted, sir, in any
part of Windsor Castle"
Once more he disappeared, and Brooks,
who gave up cigar with great reluctance
when he had once lighted It, returned to
his room.
A happy thought occurred to MIN. There
was an open fireplace in his room. The
Bishop lay down on his back on the floor,
put his head up into the chimney, and be-
gan to smoke there. This time he was un-
disturbed. Before the smell of The cigar
had betrayed him; now the smoke went up
the chimney.
The cigar was finished IN pcace.-Louis-
VILE ourier-Journel.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
Painted at White HOusc.

The picture was begun in May, 1900 and
completed in four months. The work was
done in the Pink Room, which oV.rlooks
the middle or the north porch of the
White House.
In addition to the portrait of President
Mckinley, Mr.. Whipple has painted the
portraits of former Secretary Elkins, for
the War Department; former Secretary
Tracy. for the Navy Department; John
Sherman, for the State Department; Da-
vid r. Francis, for the Interior Depart
ment: Postmaster General Wilson, for the
Postoiiice Department, and is now at
work upon a portrait of Secretary John
ID Long,
The Washington times., 1902-01-05

to the deck from the same place from
which she had fallen
And there was race they had" he
went on. They said that they would
start at the bow Of the ship and race
amidships straight to the stern. going
over all obstacles and barring nothing
but the two masts and the funnel.
Their Obstacle Race.
They started, the three of them. at the
forrard iack-sta1 and hit the pilot house.
Up front of it they go, scratching off
the Varnish and breaking a window while
they climbed. How they ever got up the
front of it so quick / don't know. You
nor | couldn't do it. Of that they go,
ten-foot jump. Then over the galley
skylight, on The after side of the for
rard deck. Then onto the engine deck
house. over the new engine room skylight
ard. falling through the canvas awning on
the roof, You might cali it. of the cap
tain's cabin. From this cabin they jump
ed to the deck. all in a rush, and then
up to the poop. not by the ladder. mind
you. but right up the side OF the house.
The race finished after the trio had
climbed over the relieving steering wheel
and who do you think won this race?
Why the girl"
Mrs. Roosevelt in the Cabin.
But where was Mrs. Roosevelt all this
time?" was asked of the jackie.
Why, in the cabin. The only time
ever saw her out of ii was when the party
went ashore at Mount Vernon"
And this is the story of how Mrs. Roose-
welt and her party saw the launchin
of the United States battleship Mis-
souri,.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
A New pnrlOr Trick,

To make flower inside a soap bubble
pour a soap solution into plate or tray
until the bottom is covered with liquid
to the depth of one eighth OF an inch. IN
the centre of the tray place water lily
OF other flower. and over this a tin fun
mel Then blow gently through the funnel
same time. Continue blowing until you
make quite large Aim, and then proceed
to disengage the funnel, after having first
turned ii at right angles. Flowers, spin
ming tops, and other objects may be en-
veloped in the same way. This trick
is one which always mystifes and de-
lights.--Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
GOV. SHAW'S KINDNESS.
Issued Special THANKSGIVING Pro-
cIamation for 81 Sick Child.


Gov. Leslie NJ Shaw Thursday issued
special Thanksgiving proclamation to
accommodate a little girl who was iii on
the 2Sth and was unable TO partake of the
usual turkey repast. The Governor also
sent a fine turkey to her special Thanks
giving dinner.
\ few days ago the Governor received
this letter, which resulted in the special
proclamation:
Dear Governor: Please can we have
another Thanksgiving day. and have it
next Thursday? | was sick and could not
eat any turkey or any other good things.
| amt very big. but I like turkey. Please
let us have it. Your friend,
MARY"
This proclamation was sent directly to
Mary:
Having been informed that Mary -,
of -, Iowa, was i'll on the 2Sth day of
November. 1901, and was thereby prevent
ed from joining in the festivities incident
to Thanksgiving day, | therefore recon-
mend that at convenient hour on Mon
day. December .. 1901 Mr. and Mrs. --,
together with their family and such young
friends as Mary may choose to invite, as
semble in the family diuinsroOm, there
with thankful hearts for country, home
and the blessed influence Of children, to
partake of such bounties as are served in
Christian America on the day appointed
for national thanksgiving, and that special
attention be given that Mary shall be
bountifully supplied with that portion of
the national bird and such other delica-
cies most congeniai TO her.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
Considered Good Likeness.

The portrait of the President is said by
critics to be the best which has ever been
painted. 1t is valued at $4,000 and viii
probably he purchased by Congress for
the White House, where It will be hung
In company with the portraits Of other
Presidents of the United States.
IT was painted for the Government
building at the Pan-Amcrican Exposition
and was at Buffalo when President Nc
KinIey was assassinated. 1t represents
the President standing beside desk, with
his left hand resting upon the Treaty Of
Peace with Spain. The signature of the
President at the bottom of the document
is quite plain. The desk is made of the
timbers of the old ship Resolute, which
was presented to this Government by
Queen Victoria. The background of the
picture is a piece of old Flemish tapestry,
owned by the artist
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
Went to Receive Callers.

"One afternoon, when Mr. Mckinley had
been with me for about an hour, he sud
denly excused himself and left the room.
l was disappointed, for / was interested
in the work and anxious to finish. /
thought, OF course, that / had seen the
last Of the President for that day. What
was my surprise, therefore, when a few
minutes later he returned, smiling.
81 have been down to the East Room
and have shaken hands with more than
800 people, said President Mckinley.
II looked at my watch. He had been
absent exactly eight minutes This was
the quickest reception that ever took
place at the White House, l am sure.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
Mrs. Roosevelt
ANOTHER AIRSHIP.
Illinois Man Thinks He Has Solved
the Great Problem.

A model of a new dirigible airship was
placed on exhibition in the Great North
ern Hotel yesterday. 1t represents the
results Of five years work on the part of
William Reiferscheid, of Streator, III.
The model shows a contrivance consist
ing of two major parts, a cigar shaped
| balloon, to which is attached a frame, on
which are six propellers. -Four propellers
are used for ascending and descending
and two for steering The power is sup
piled by a gasoline engine.
The owner of the machine claims il
will do many evolutons unknown TO the
flying machine OF Santos Dumont. The
Streator inventor declares his Eagle, for
that is what he calls it, could be driven
from Chicago TO New York at a rate
oil 100 miles an hour, and that it could
he sailed around tower with its sides
touching the structure at all times. He
also contends that the Eagle could be
turned around all day in the same spot
in the air.
1t is planned TO construct a machine
at an expense of $4,000 on the follow
ing Dimensions The balloon will be
twenty-five by one hundred feet The
propellers or screws are to have 10-foot
blades. The whole weight of the at
tachment to the balloon will be 1,500
pounds, while the balloon will have
lifting power OF 1900 pounds. The Du
mont airship had single propeller with
two blades.
Il think | have a practical machine"
said the inventor yesterday. Il know
that many people regard airship inven-
tors as being insane, but air naviga-
tion soon will be practicable.-Chicago
Tribune
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
,Iusf iIHiN He Ecli.

A certain chief Justice of the Supreme
Court in one Of the Western States was
noted for his disinclination TO admit that
he was Ill. as well as for his roundabout
method of expression.
One day he was approached by the State
Librarian, who courteOusIy asked after his
health.
William" said the judge. cautiously
Il am not we'll, but ! am better than
was when l was worse than l now am. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05

We have brought, in our weekly bull
letins, Il number of authorities Affirm
ing our contention that contaminated
RAW MILK is responsible for much
OF the Typhoid, Scarlet Fever, Diph-
iberia, and Enteritis.
WHAT OTHER GERMS MAY
THRIVE IN MILK aud enter our bod
les through it is conjecture but, ike
bouillon and aelatine, milk when or
moderate or warm temperature seems
To be universal medium for germ
culture.
Remembering the frightfui condition
OF many country stables and the utter
carelessness and TgHmauce OF so many
dairy hands and shippers of-1nilh' ara
We realize that TO make children or
persons of impaired constitutions
drink RAW MILK IS improNldehce
brought to the point of crime.
SCALD. YOUR MILK.
After which Keep covered and cool.
And better filter or boil Potomac water
SOCIETY FOR The PREVsN-
TON OF SICKNESS.
We favor a stringent law prohibiting
the sale or use OF any CREAM not
pasteuriZed.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
Ignorant of Art Matters.

President Mckinley did not know any
thing about art, and he knew he did not.
He often questioned me in regard to GER
| tain things about the painting, but was
not particularly interested in the work
from 4 professional point of view. His
conversation during the sittings was gem
orally directed toward literary subjects
While the sittings were being held he
purchased a pair of fine horses and his
interest in the animals showed itself often.
He was a man passionately fond OF
horses, as he more than once demon
strated.
Il think President Mckinley always re-
GREETED that did not have an opportunity
TO make portrait of his wife. When the
trip to Virginia was made the President
said 10 me that upon the return The work
on Mrs. McKinley's picture must be be-
gun. He thought that she would be i'm
proved As matter of fact she was not
and the picture was never painted"
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
HOW HE PAINTED
Mr., MCKINLEY.
Mr.. c. A. Whipple Relates
His Experiences.
PORTRAIT AT THE SHOREHAM.
WcII-I>noyyn Artist Tells stories of
reSS of the SittinEs-Rcceiyed
Three Hundred Callers in Eight
Minutes.

| A full-length portrait of President Nc
| Kinley, historical in its associations and
! the only one of the kind i'll existence,
/ hangs in the reception room of the Shore
| ham Hotel. where it is attracting Consid-
/ cradle attention.
The artist, Charles Aver Whipple, who
| has Just completed in this city paintings
of Gen. Nelson \. Miles and Mrs. Miles,
| before his departure for New York told
! of the circumstances connected with the
Mckinley portrait and related many sto-
ries of the late Chief Magistrate while
the sittings We're being held at the White
House during the summer of 1900
president Mckinley said he, was
not a good subject to paint. He was TOO
restless, and while he was patient so long
as he could sit down. with a fragrant eli
gar between his lips, when he was obliged
TO stand he soon became tired.
Had to Be Seated.
The portrait is full length one and
it was, of course, necessary that the Pres
ident should stand. He objected and
would frequently say that he found it i'm
possible to remain longer on his feet To
accommodate him ! had constructed a
platform, raised from the floor about
eighteen inches and arranged a chair on
this for him so that he might sit down
while l was painting the head This ar
rangement was satisfactory to him.
During the time the picture was being
painted President Mckinley was very
busy and could give me sittings only at
those times when he found it possible to
get away from the cares of state.
Il remember one day in particular !
had worked on the portrait almost all day.
President Mckinley had not been in since
the day before and ] had given up hope
of seeing him. 1t was Cabinet day and n
particularly stormy session had been held.
Mr.. Mckinley was much worried and
greatly fatigued.
His Rare Chccrfuiucss.
Suddenly, when I had no idea Of see
ing him. the door opened and the Presi-
dent entered. He was singing Lead. Kind
ly Light and his face was as bright and
smiling as though he had not but d short
time before been engaged with his Cab
met in the discussion OF perplexing and
aggravating questions of public affairs.
Throughout the time that ] was asso-
ciated with him in the painting of the
portrait found the President to be a
kindly man, deeply religious, generous.
and thoughtful. Frequently he would as
tonish me by some observation showing
the purity of his soul.
President Mckinley gave me more
time than he gave any other artist. He
would see various callers In the room
where we had arranged the studio and
discussed with politicians questions Of
public business, showing that he trusted
me.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
Miss Ethcrs Feat.

sailor lad who was aboard says that
Miss Ethel fell about twenty feet out OF
the rigging, and sat upon the deck, with
tears rolling down her cheeks.
But what did she do" he continued,
''but dare her Two brothers TO take the
same fall; and what did the two lads do
but refused to take the dare, and tumbled
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23
state Capital News.
Especial TO the Messenger.


Raleigh, n. c., May 21.-Terry Calls,
a rural free delivery mail carrier. was
Jailed here this afternoon. He was ar
rested last night at Oxford for stealing
registered letters. such letters were
found On his person.
Major II. L. Grant. clerk of the fed
eral court. will deliver the address at
the national cemetery here on Decora-
ton day, May Both.
K. B. Johnson's say mill near Fuquay
Springs, this county, has been burned.
Professor j. B. Carlyle, of Wake For
est college, delivered the commencement
address at Peace institute here today.
HIS subject was "Woman's Work"
Fifteen more rural free delivery
routes have been established in North
Carolina since May 1st making the total
number today 116.
The board of aldermen tonight made
4 new contract for five years with the
Raleigh Electric Company tC light the
streets with 155 arc lights at $3.50 an
nuaIly for each light, burning all night
every night in the year. The lights are
TO be at every street intersection. and
over the middle of re street-not at
corner