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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Adam Solns.

Mr. Adam Solms, one of the most
upright and lawabiding citizens in
the history of Mineral Point, was laid
to rest in Graceland cemetery last
Sunday afternoon; aged 81 years and
8 months. Deceased located in this
city in 1866, coming from Monroe
He was carpenter by trade and in.
dustriously labored until i'll health
overlook him which was several
years ago. Three children survive
him-Mrs. Alonzo Jacka, Mrs. Alfred
Wallace and Mrs. j. H. Dunn. Mrs
Solms died nearly five years ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Attention. Sons of Veterans!

Col. G. H. Hutson, Commander OF
the Sons of Veterans, will visit Geo.
H. Legate Post of this city Friday
evening, April l7th, for the purpose
of explaining the objects of the order,
with a view of establishing camp
in this city. Col. Hutson and the
members of the Post are anxious to
have all sons of veterns atterd this
meeting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Injured His Hand.

Southwest Wisconsin, Linden: Mr..
John Adams, the German one, while
landing at the incline shaft OF the Ma
son mine, In the endeavor TO get the
car TO 90 right, forgot that there was
time when fellow must let 90 the
rope, and as consequence he held
on until the thumb OF his right hand
went around the top Of the groyed
pulley and under the wire rope. He
has quit going TO the mine now and
taken TO nursing pretty sore thumb.
Luckily, II is going TO be all right In
q short time again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
John N. Weekler

died at his home In Dougherty, Iowa,
on March 81, after u lingering illness;
aged ~ years, He grew to manhood
in Mineral Point, where he learned
the trade OF n blacksmith. He went
to Iowa some years ago and ostab-
lished himself In buslnnss. He was
an honest, Industrious man, He
leaves TO mourn their loss his wife
and three children, and his sisters
Annie and Mary OF this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Our Rrfnr III l.Spislntnrc

Darlington Democrat, April 8;
Frank Higgins, who has u Job rs n
special policeman in the capitol At
Madison, is home ON u furlough,
The legislature is not in session this
week, consequently a number of extra
policemen can be spared as we'll as
not.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Inhn Alton Belle Goninen

Married, at the residence of the
brides father, Mr.. Ben. Goninen,
April s, 1903, by Rev. John Hard
castle, Mr.. John Alton of Mineral
Point and Belle Goninen of Miflin.
May joy, prosperity ard health at
tend the happy couple all through life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Eastern Star Entertainment.

A short musical program was given
at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday
evening, the following persons taking
part: Miss Ehrsam of Platteville,
Miss A. II. Gale, Miss Annie Uren,
Mrs. j. A. Mesrole, and the Misses
Lotta and Florence Hankins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Mrs. Terence Doyle.

died at her home In Darlington, on
Monday April g. aged 81 years. The
funeral was held at the Catholic
church on Wednesday morning, Rev.
Madden officiating, and the remains
Inferred at the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Doyle was born at Vale Of
Avoca, Wicklow county, Ireland In
1919 and In ls43 was married TO Ter.
renee Doyle and with him came to
America and located at Darlington 81
years ago. The Republican.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16

Owing to u recent death In his fami-
ly aud sickness which may necessltato
a change OF climate, Mr.. II. s. Bovea
offers at private sale his new bowling
alley In this city. For further infor-
nation apply to J. w. Jury, manager.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
4 Book About south Dakota,

\ 1908 publication that tells about
the crops, the live stock, the op.
portuniues for success in South Da-
kota. 1t also contains an accurate
map of the state. Sent to any ad-
dress for two cents, +, a, Miller,
general passenger agent, Chicago,
Milwaukee s ST Paul Railway, Chic.
AGO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
II. Edelstein is Closing out

the Chicago Fair Store and Is going
to quit storekeeping. See his large
advertisement on 9th page.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Gundry \ Gray Co.
vi arriasS Licenses.

Edgar b. Smith and Lizzie Schram,
Arena.
Alfred Rrichards aud Maggie Web
Der, Mineral Point.
Samuel II. Harris and Ella Paynter,
Mineral Point.
Win +, Kramer and Alma Enger,
Dodgeville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, April IA, 1903
Letters addressed as follows remain
unclaimed at the Mineral Point post
Office:
G W. Kluct.
In calling for above please say
" Advertised. " N. T. Martin; =. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16

A Beautiful Painting
may cost thousands OF dollars and
still not be nearly so highly priced
~ u small photograph OF intrinsic
value. The picture OF the dear baby,
or the cherished father or mother, Is
the nearest natural remembrance TO
be obtained. Modern art In
photography as practiced by w. w.
Scott, the Mineral Point photog-
rapher, 10 giving him a wide spread
regulations:
IL may not always be the member
Of family. A nnap shot Of the
old home, the hill and vale, the
spreading oak, or any desired views
within ten miles OF Mineral Point
promptly taken. Write, or call at
studio and let US talk II over.
Pictures taken 10 cloudy weather as
we'll as bright.
Phone 7-2. w. w. SCOTT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16
Headquarters for Seeds
at Brewer x Pcnhallegou's.
A Choice Line

of Fancy Chocolates at Stendebach' s
Restaurant,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16

If YOU are in need of Straw Mating
or Ingram Squares we can show you
an Extensive Line.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16

Do not buy your paper before
seeing this line. Paper Trimmed
Free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-04-16

We carry the Butterick Patterns,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

p~assionately cry. Why, OF course, so do ].
That. why I'm here in 4Ij. / see no other
lie now. even though the sight of the shah
by old men and women of the stage fills me
with gloomy forebodiEg of my own future.
There is nothing left them but to be dis
agreeable TO the novices. and to talk large
" of the Gay when there was no travelling,
and one committed 100000 lines a season
more or less with perfect ease. aud no
strain on the intellect. It is the lot of the
novitiate to listen TO these tales with ;he
doubtful comfort that she VIII be there
herself some day and can get back at
their grandchildren. II she is a wise begin
ner she will not attempt to tell them. at
the first pause for breath. Of her own sue
cess In amateur theatricals when she played
Parthenia for the h. of p. at the Opera
house to an electrified audience Of a~cquain-
tances. And that suggests another train of
thought.
Save me from my friends" should be the
prayer of every struggling artist. Their in
sidious kindness begins at the church en-
tertainment twelve Years back. when you
recite something about Santa Claus. with
4 stocking in your hand and 4 starched
nighttie over your little frock. Later will
come the 'old church organ with rineletS
and a nasal accent, but from infancy on to
Catherine Queen of England come into
the-court" at the Eigh-School exercises. life
Is one sweetly coated pill of praise.
After that you will launch into society
and divide your time between the benton
dancing class. and, with a growing purpose
in your heart. the Eclipse Dramatic Club.
Having a purpose. you will be better than
those playing with you: therefore. you are
said to have talent; genius" your mother
thinks. but it Is the mother who makes the
fight to keep you in the home-a fight
twelve years delayed. She should have fired
the first gun at the starched nighttie at that
Christmas entertainment. And. then, you
come to New York. while from all over the
country are coming similar big ducks from
similar little puddles. But you do not know
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

from the only puddle. nor that the piece
You are To duack as an open sesame is In
the bills of many other ducklings equally
obscure.
1t isn't working that drives the iron into
the soul. nor vile dressing-rooms. nor cold
stages, nor hard travel. It's the effort to
get work that hurts one into marrying OBJ
scure clerks met in the clearinghouse
Let the Young man from the country fol-
low his Dulcinea East, when she goes on
FOR her next seasons engagement. and let
him hang around her boarding place at 2
of an afternoon. and some day she will be
seen creeping hail-bedroomwards with her
managerial finery wilted in the fiery sun,
and, spying him. she will cry out:
"Oh. anything will do"
But he must get the license. He must not
wait until evening. By that time she will
have bathed her eyes. changed her gown
and planned a fresh and vulnerable attack
upon the offices tomorrow.
Oh. those Office Boys, l do not say those
managers! for they. at least. have "ar-
rived" and are i'll a position to snub you.
But those shrimps who handle your poor
engraved card. each one costing a penny,
as though they were the coming fuel, and
4 solution to the coal problem. Fuel, did
1 say? Not anything SO valuable. There is
nothing on earth lower to al office boy
than an actresses card. unless 1t is the
actress herself. And still the young girls.
the unknown quantities of the stage. line
up daily men are there. of course. but it is
not of men / speak,. throughout the spring.
summer even. alas, autumn finds them
there. and in the winter, Shorn of their
ambition and eager for an excuse to leave
the city. they stand and wait the
Of the Boy sprawling on the only chair.
As | said before, managers are not so bad.
They will write your name and address on
your card. put 1t in a drawer. say good
morning" and that's the last you will eyer
hear from them. Rut they will do il civilly
enough unless you are persistent. or the
press of business is too great to admit an
exchange of courtesies. Managers have
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

one of the biggest American joint-stock
hanks. with imposing head offices at Chi
caeo and branch establishments in every
state in the Union, has recently retained the
services, al a substantial salary. ola world
famous forger as handwriting expert and
detector of forged checks and counterfeit
notes.
The idea. although ingenious. is not alto
ether novel: in fact. it merely reduces TO
actual practice the old theory anent setting
a thief to catch a thief; a theory which,
needless to say, has frequently been acted
upon in the past. often with excellent,
sometimes with disastrous. results.
A notorious case in point, which luckily
for society happened to fall within the
aforementioned category. was that known
as the "Goncourt Turf Frauds"
As a matter of fact, the robbery of the
Countess de Goncourt was but a single
insignificant item in a gigantic and world
wide swindling scheme. at the head of
which were two marvelously clever Grim
inals. named, respectively. Benson and
Kurr.
These. again. had as assistants and con-
federates, Froggatt, a low-class London at
torney, and no fewer than three highly
placed Scotland Yard detectives, namely,
Meiklejohn. a trus.ed and apparently ex-
ceedingly jealous officer; Druscovitch. who
had been specially charged by his chief
with the Continental business of the Yard.
and a man named Palmer. who vas re-
puted to know more about the ways of
confidence swindlers and other similar
roEues than any other officer in the force.
We'll might this uniquely constituted gang
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

hideous conspiracy We're under lock and
key.
\ special session was held at the Old
Bailey for the trial of the case, the late
Justice Hawkins being the Judge. and the
proceedings lasted a whole week.
Whitehead was in the witness box four
days, during more than one-half of which
time he was under animation; and.
even as he stepped from the court into the
street after the ordeal. his life was at
tempted by a mysterious assassin, who van
ished into the darkness cOincidentally with
the in formers ~telltale shrek OF fear and
pain.
Thrice afterwards was the attempt re-
peated, until, at last. the hunted man.
driven to desperation. determined to an
ticipate the vengeance of his enemies.
Calling one evening on a young woman
to whom he was engaged. and to whom he
was devotedly attached, lie persuaded her
to him 10 an 1slington music
hall. and on the way back. in a by street
off. the Pentonville road, he shot both her
and himself dead.
3. The proprietor of a big Partisan hotel.
much frequented by wealthy Americans,
has for some years now found 1t worth his
while to permanently employ. as a sort of
private detective. an ex-confidence man and
card-sharper.
This individual is quite unknown to the
guests In any other light than as a chance
sojourner under the same roof as them
selves. He has the run of the hotel. He
scrapes acquaintance, wherever possible.
with all and sundry.
And the result is that. with his unique
knowledge of men and the world. he is
able TO spot an undesirable almost as
soon as the latter has set foot across the
threshold
WARNED TO LEAVE.
Then has the unique personality of the
man a chance to assert itself.
Dressed Immediately. he approaches the
unsuspecting crook and. addressing Rim
in a choice selection of that peculiar
rogues' argot which is understood of and
used by the fraternity the world over. he
bids him make himself scarce.
The advice is, needless to say, promptly
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08

the courage o: the discouraged does not eN-
tend beyond her door.
l know of u girl who signed a contract in
the spring for an engagement in the fall.
She was to play a part that the merest
amateur could have handled. and. though
the salary was but SIS d week. the season
was a long one, and she was very glad. The
winter before that had been unlucky. and
God only knows how she got through the
summer. for she had no folks" But on
the strength Of the sure thing she stood
of her landlady. and managed to appear
at the first rehearsal in freshly starched
linens. During the summer her manages
had engaged a leading man and his wife.
not that he wanted the wife but that he
wanted the leading man, and the young cou-
pie were making a brave stand to keep
together. The women's parts were filled.
but the wife was to understudy If
and there was an accent on this II
there We're no vacancies. 1t is not
customary to carry an understudy. The
woman playing the smallest part generally
understudies as well. In case of sickness her
part is cut out. or some hanger-on hurried
ly substituted. The wife knew this and
was not surprised when she was called to
fill the place of the little girl who had
srubbed through the long summer. She had
lasted one acknowledgements" was
the verdict-and a salary was saved.
Inc actress VINO mas no immediate FAMILY
is a very unfortunate person. If she cannot
fly home to mother. she must look for stock
work to exc out an existence until the birds
fly south again. but there are 4 great many
hundred other actresses doing the same
thing. and while many are called. few are
chosen"
If you are an ant you may say that she
is 4 grasshopper not to save her pennies,
and probably she Is. hut even ants have
stDrynI RI death in had SnaSnpS A Sfpyla
unfortunate winter will keep q girl in debt
for ten years. A good salary for the rank
and file is $40 a week, and a good season
lasts thirty weekS-a good season She will
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-08
FOR THE WINDOW GARDEN.
Sweet Allyssum, Messed About the Flower Pots, Lends
Lightness and Forms a Charming Setting.

WRITTEN FOR II SCNDAY REPUBLIC.
A window garden in which flowers and
plants are p~rettily contrasted adds beauty
TO the plainest room and is an unending
source of pleasure to its caretaker. besides
affording all who look upon 1t that restfuI
enjoyment which growing things produce.
The average owner of a window garden
likes hardy plants that give the best results
with the least amount of attention.
Airy green foliage in the window. messed
about the blooming plants and forming a
fringe for the outer edges. lends lightness
and grace and forms a charming setting for
Towering plants.
One of the most satisfactory plants for
this purpose Is the sweet allySsum, whose
delicate sprays of green. starred over at all
times with fragrant white blossoms, with
stands every sort of atmosphere
to flower growth and blossoms cheerfuIly
and luxuriantly. whatever the temperature
of the room.
In fringes and borders, its beauty is en-
HANGED by the contrast of sprays of green
Wandering Jew. ano,h=r hardy creeper. This
becomes vine-like in the length of its sprays
when planted in bottles of water.
Schoolgirls are fond of its touch of green
life In their rooms, and fond of it also be-
cause II forgives neglect and will grow
sereneiy on long after an empty bottle has
entailed suffering upon the plant.
Less hardy. but still easy to grow. are
the feathery asparagus ferns. which throw
=; mesh of green fairy lace to catch the
snnbeams that stray into the window.
These will grow the year around in pot or
basket. and will Withstand a dry atmos-
phere and produce luxuriant fronds. often
twelve TO fifteen inches In length. or, in the
asparagus springeri, four to five feet.
Begonias are regular window standbys.
The fancy leayed begonias are not to be
compared in decorative qualities with the
free boomers. such as the vivid coral be-
:onias. that look as though the TRANSLUCENT.
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hearts of ripe pomesranates had been show
cred over them; the great clusters OF pa'e
and brilliant pink beg0nias thar acconipan!
the clear green, shield-shaped leaf. and TIE
GloirNde Lorraine. IA dwarf begonia that -
a solid cone of clear pink flowers.
They are 50 translucent that the pink win
seems to ripple through their stems and
leaves.
Many window plants that are decorative
from September till Christmas-such as the
oxalis-cannot be planted at this season. ex-
cept that all bulbs for house culture can
be planted now and will bloom till well on
into the spring.
Toward the end of winter cineraria-than
which no flowers are more brilliant and dec
orative-should be potted for the window.
Each magnificent cluster of flowers forms
a large, round bouquet. Tulips and lilies nj
the valley. too. should be planted i'm tine
for spring blossoming. and the best variety
OF the latter for potting Is the single crown.
4 satisfactory plant for the window is
the gloxinia, with its rich colored. trumpet
shaped flowers and handsome leaves. It is
a dwarf plant and very sasv to cultivate.
BY planting one bulb in a fve-inch pot
and continuing to plant others at intervals
the grower win have a continuous success
sion of beautiful gloxinias. .
Chinese lilies. both white and gold, double
and single. and the paper white narcissus
need only n bowl of gravel and water.
Each bulb requires q six-inch bowl. and
larger bowls are required where several are
planted together. The golden lily. however.
has a small bulb. and six or eight are usual
ly planted together.
Jonquils. heralds of spring. can be induced
10 biow their golden trumpets earlier in the
season by planting from three to six bulbs
In a four or five inch pot.
Planted In the same way are heavy minia-
ture hyacfnths. grape hyacinths and the
loose. graceful sprays of the Roman hya-
einths. These thrive in water, but all hys.
cinths do not.
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of scoundreis have supposed themselves
safe from all Interference, since every
move of tie authorities WAS known to the
principals almost az soon as II was de-
cided on: and it Is. indeed, doubtful whether
they would ever have been brought to jus
lice but for the employment of an old
crook and e~x-accomplice Of Benson,
named Adamson.
Volunteered HIS SERVICE.
This man offered his services to the chief
Of Police voluntarily, and, as is usual in
such cases, the offer was accepted after he
had been warned that he would not neces-
sarily reap amy reward. pecuniary or other
wise. FOR his exertions.
Even then. however, the authorities did
not penetrate TO the core of the plot, but
their new ally unearthed enough to arouse
suspicious. SO that Druscovitch had to ar
rest Benson to save his own face.
Kurr and his brother. a man named Bate.
and one or two others of lesser Importance.
We're also clapped in prison: and then. after
the manner of their kind. they promptly
rounded" on the detectives they had
suboTned and corrupted.
Benson. the chief of the gang. got fifteen
years penal servitude; the two Kurrs and
Bate ten years each; while the three police
tiilctlS aHu TiSESalt. IN 1 h'g Stl oI
with two years apiece.
Not infrequently the police spy falls a vic
tim to the vengeance of the men he has
betrayed, or. alternatively. his own fears.
coupled with the emorse incidental TO a
guilty conscience, egg him on 10 suicide.
After this latter fashion died Frederick
William Whitehead, whom Detective In
spector Dinnie of the Criminal Inv estigation
Department. made use OF to break up the
infamous London Fire Ring"
This gang of miscreants had succeeded
in reducing the crime of arson to an exact
science. and had, in consequence, set fire
with impunity TO many scores of houses
and robbed the insurance companies of
thousands of pounds.
The Yard had long known, as had, indeed,
also the special detectives employed by the
victimized companies. the main details of
the conspiracy, but baffied by the con-
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I other things to do besides engage com
oanies. Occasionally they count up their
losses. as We'll as their gains. and when
that is going On-me to the woods.
\ "jollying'' manager is grateful TO a
timid actress. Come again" he will say,
and she will go away with flushed cheeks
and heart beating high. And she will come
again. and again, and try to furnish up a
different dress for each visit. and she will
bring her photographs, in and out of Char
acter;" and then. some day. as she stands
waiting her turn. the managerial door will
open and the girl with the red waist who
came in last will he beckoned in dhere is no
joy on earth equal to going in ahead of
your colleagues. and 4 little later the Office
hog will tell her. loudly, that der amt no
use In yuse waitfn'. he's making out dat
loidy's contract"
He respects that girl with the red waist
now; she is a part of the firm. and can 20
in ahead of almost any one save another
manager. or the leading lady.
Let her have her little day. and the pleas
ant fiutter OF being lit" After the third
rehearsal there may come 4 change in the
atmosphere. The managers good-morn-
ing is not so cordial; the stage manager
stops the rehearsal and devotes a few min
utes to teaching her her business: her heart
is filled with terror at the possibility of be-
ing found unsatisfactory; she redoubles her
efforts 10 please, and, lacking confidence,
shows weakness in her work. The MEM
bers OF the company. quick 10 feel the
frigidity of the powers, adopt the same air.
consciously, perhaps. and she sits apart. an
alien among her own people. The possibili-
ties are that she will be retained. II p IN
exasperating business TO find n suitable girl
at that late hour, but they wreak their III
temper upon her. and she assumes an
apologize attitude. which does not leave
her throughout the season. Now and then
she may rebel at her fate and say wise
things. interspersed with wild sobs. her,
face pressed against the wall of her dinSy
room. but no one will be there TO hear. for