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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

train was not allowed to run faster
than Ito miles an hour, as high
speed was considered unsafe" In such
weather, and II Is another instance of
the care with which Germany inves.
tigates such apparently spectacular
and dangerous problems that the Deuts.
cher bank was required to sign
bond assuming the responsibility In
case DR., Pritchett should be injured
before he was permitted TO travel on
train which, despite its speed, has so
Ear been operated without serious nc.
cidont, The engineers in charge Of
the experiment are, however, unlike
ly to make any effort to attain any
thing greater than $50 miles an hour.
that being the problem that they set
out 20 solve when this remarkable
Studtengesellschatt" was organized.
The present Industrial development
Of Germany, of one aspect of which
tho rapid success of this particular OK.
pertinent is so excellent an example, IA
only y matter OF the last three decades,
but Is nevertheless, In DR., pritchett's
opinion, direct Inheritance from the
period when Germany was wholly do.
voted to abstract science, Scientific
Germany In other words, trained the
German mind TO an appreciation Of
abstract science that is largely 70.
sponsible for the readiness with which
the modern German understands tho
close relation between scientific knowl.
edge and training and the future de.
Volopmcnt of national industry and
commerce..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
EMPEROR OF GERMANY RESPONSIBLE
FOR INDUSTRIAL POWER OF EMPIRE
So Thinks President of the Massachusetts, Technology
After Recent Visit uern,anyDr pritchett
Mile Hour German Railroad Illustration Typical
German Attitude Toward an Industrial Problem

Bosto0, Dee 20,--PreSident Henry
S. Pritchett OF the Massachusetts, In.
stitute Of Technology, who during his
recent German visit had the distinc.
ton of being the first American to
travel on the experimental railroad
which has recently proved that a
speed Of over $50 miles an hour can
be attained with comfort and safety,
has brought back some very inter
esting Impressions cf present condi.
tons in the German empire, Aside
from tho natural interest that centers
about anything connected with this
record breaking little German railroad.
DR.. Pritchett's visit bought him in un.
usually close and authoritative touch
with the industrial movements OF
modern Germany and his view OF
the direct relation of the emperor to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
Il Uisit 1Witb Santa Claus
By EARL SYLVESTER.
Written for the Democrat.

children in the hospital, | thought
you hadn't given her enough as there
are more sick this year, so gave her
more toys. Then again some more last
years toys were sent up the chimneys
for us to give to poor children if we
haven't enough Some We're whole and
some had been mended, but I've been
busy mending others"
These remarks hadS been made be-
tween Santa Claus tips to the sleigh
which he was filling with presents
and now, putting his pack on his back
he led Jimmy to the sleigh, Mrs. Santa
Claus stood in the door to watch them
off, holding in her hand doll she was
dressing. All the time Jimmy had been
there, she had hustled back and
forth opening the great oven doors
and taking out sweet smelling pies
and puddings, which she put in bas,
kets with plump turkeys, and told
Jimmy they were for some very poor
children.
How busy you are, Mr.. Santa
Claus said Jimmy as the reindeer
started down the pole again.
Yes, but some of the little people
help me a great deal. They send let
tiers up the Chimneys saying they will
themselves take either some of their
new presents or some of their old ones
around to poor children. They al
ways enjoy playing they are my little
messengers.
Jimmy looked thoughtfully ahead of
him as the sleigh bounded from roof to
roof again He had never thought of
helping Santa Claus who had always
been SO good to him.
Finally the sleigh stopped on the
roof of a poor little house, and Santa
Claus started to go down the chimney,
but drew back. 81 can't go there" he
said climbing into the Sigh. There
is little sick boy and his mother sits
by the fireplace rocking him. Poor
child. he won't have any Christmas,
Now I'll take you home You live in
the next block"
Ii took but a second for the reindeer
to leap over the roofs to Jimmy's
house, and as Santa Claus again
climbed down the chimney. this time
with Jimmy on his arm, Jimmy said:
Mr.. Santa Claus, I'll help you tomor-
row, and take some of my presents to
the little sick boy"
And he did
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
Married a Title.
She married a title.

She married title.
1t had been the ambition of her life
Even when child she had dreamed
Of being led to The altar by Duke.
All the literature she read dealt with
beautiful girls who were loved by mem.
bers of the nobility.
No common man should be her mate.
She had vowed go.
1t wasn't necessary that he should be
wealthy, but he must have title to
give her.
Her father was wealthy enough for
all.
The old man owned a fuel yard.
One day she met man with a title.
She determined that he should not
escape, even though leap year was
three months distant.
She laid her plans.
He was trapped
Now when she calls she leaves her
husbands card on the receiver, PRO
lessor Flat, Violin Instructor"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
ago from Martha Washington's great
granddaughter, She was very old"

ago from Martha Washington's great
granddaughter, She was very old"
Corn pone and fuzzy hot corn cakes,
made by a typical southern colonial
nanny and served with fresh country
butter and pure sugar house syrup, all
free, will be one of the attractions that
will draw visitors to the Georgia ex-
hibit In an agricultural way corn and
sugar cane are two of the big products
of the great southern state, and the
Georgia commission has determined TO
give a practical demonstration of how
delicious these foods are when served
in the ideal way, In the center of its
agricultural exhibit, surrounded by
cotton and corn and sugar cane, an
ideal plantation log cabin will be built,
1t will be presided over by an old
negress who knows all about
the art of producing corn pone and
corn cakes, such as are made in no
other part Of the world. Every visitor
TO the Georgia section will be invited
to test the proverbial southern hospi-
tally and cooking ability of genuine
Georgia colored auntie. Georgia's dis,
play of cotton will be artistic, show.
ing a neat pavilion made of cotton and
a cotton field, with miniature bales and
the products of the fiber and seed in
comprehensive array. In the mining
department Georgia will make display
that will portray that states greatness
in the production Of minerals, The
central figure will be statue Of vul.
can. so feet high, made of iron, stand.
ing on a pedestal of coal and coke.
Georgia marble is famed all over
the world for its beauty Great
shafts of the natural stone magnifl-
cent monuments and polished columns
and obelisks will be shown in stately
array Georgia's pineries will be drawn
upon to furnish another exhibit of pc
culiar interest. The process Of ex-
tracing turpentine. pitch and rosin,
and all of the by.products will be
shown in detail
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
Wintsr Shopping

Epautets arc seen on many beautiful
gowns, They contribute to sloping
shoulder effects
Fur eollarettos and muifs are orna.
mented with velvet and satin dahlia
Iosottes,
The fuchsia stock collar IL attracting
considerable attention. II adapts the
tuchsla range Of natural color In deep
red. bue.red and reddish blue, and also
uses II MS design for decoration. For
instance, there IL stock collar GOV.
cred with black net, and hanging down
beneath the chin Is a pendant of EN-.
broidery resembling very large fueh.
STA, in natural colors, Tho flower head
Groops down, This Is graceful do.
sign The material of the collar Ia cut
sharply away between the blossoms so
they form q natural.loolSIng flower
The same design is repeated In u stock
Of ecru net, or on black and white
taffeta,
The real elegante does not dress
very deliberately In the daytime, but
some really beautiful frocks are seen
In the evenings at the casinos, says the
Washington star, In fact, the display
OF picture hats and gorgeous toilets ia
wonderful. Nothing is too elaborate
for the casino, Pale colors and guam
titles Of beautiful lace are worn,
Large picture hats with n big feather
drooping right on to the shoulder hold
their own.
Here, among the newest modes. you
see how very full the skirts are grow.
Ing. This new, full skirt is at rlumph
Of elegance and has most dlstingne
air, whether Il be long or short.
The popularity Of the loose blouse
bodice Is waning, but, though the ten.
dency is toward tlghtfttng bodicos,
the lines of supple elegance which
have characterized the waist for 80
long time are still preserved. The
walstband, for example, is quite tight.
and so boned as almost 10 form q cor
ret Some OF the charming early Vic
torian fchu effects are enhanced by
beautifully fitted. For tho country,
with coats and SKIRTS, the blouse Is n
necessity, but II matches the skirt In
color. II not In texture The old idea
Of dividing the body In two Ia bocom
ing de monde. II was never a pretty
fashion at best. II detractod too much
from the height and grace Of the wear.
err.
Very startling Ia the new millinery,
both in point OF cost and design. In
the latter respect II IL not going too far
to say that II Is actually bizarre. Dc.
spite all prejudice, birds and wings are
very much used. The picture hat is
very little changed. except that the
| crown is much higher than formerly.
The close.ftting Tudor toque Is seen
In velvet and silk The French sailor
and the toreador have given place TO
the Robespierre, which has high
crown and a wide brim In front, but
IL caught up at the back with great
choux, resting against the couture.
which, by the way, Is again worn quite
high over here. great many new
chenille hats are trimmed with ruches
Of satin and velvet. with wings at the
back.
One Of the fayorite shades in velvet
Is elephant gray. Elegant broadcloth
costumes are seen in champagne. pas
tel blue, oyster white, biscuit and other
delicate shades.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
there going forward


DR. Pritchett smiles pleasantly ut
the mention of future war between
Germany and the United States, al.
though admitting that hostinties might
arise, as between any two nations,
over some unforeseen international
question, THE real war between
Germany and the United States" he
says, lis a peaceful one, although
none the less determined on that &C.
count Germany knows, and every
man in Germany knows, that her real
future depends upon the development
Of her industrial and scientific forces.
The American travelling In Germany
can hardly fail To- realize this con.
centration of energy but at the same
time he finds Il good natured con,
eentratiCn, The competition Is fair
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
A Distinction.

What is the difference between a
politician and statesman ?" inquired
the seeker after truth.
"A politician" said the newspaper
man, is pictured in cartoons fire.
onently. while the statesman must be
content with seeing his half.tone pub.
Iished only occasionally"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

We breathe again. II has been de-
cided by Maurice Campbell to post
pone the production Of The Raven
until next roasnn. proraratlors had
been made for an elaborate prcsenta.
ton Of this new play, founded ON Ed.
gar Allan poe's poem. and several
persons had been negotiated with for
leading parts. but at the last moment
NJ Campbell called the whole thing
on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
Doubtful Compliment.

How IL your daughter progressing
with her mualc?''
Fine. since the neighbors moved.
Before that they made so much noise
she couldn't be heard"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

Miss Ruby was quite fond Of knocking.
The way she behaved IL was shocking.
She talked about others,
Yes, even her brothers,
And everyone considered her most
dlsagreeable young person.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

A Colorado woman has written to the
management saying that she possesses
a handkerchief made by the wife Of
George Washington. and that she
would like to dispose OF it for exhibit
ton purposes. In her letter she says:
The handkerchief was a big one, and
the wearer doubled 1t to three corners
to place 1t around her neck. II is
about one-fcurth OF a yard square and
hemmed on one side II is some Of her
own work You never saw such fine
work got It In California IL years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

A Harvard professor is said to have
the cause Of scarlet fever.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

Seven big guns which will comprise
part of the government ordnance ex.
hibit are being installed near the gov
eminent fisheries building.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

Six hundred paintings have been Sc
lected by a jury for the French art ex-
hibit, Two thousand paintings were
submitted
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

A $4,000 saddle will be exhibited in
Mexico's display. 1t is the property of
President Diaz, having been presented
to him by Colonel Cortina of the Mex
lean army.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

The marble exchange of Knoxville,
Tenn, will make a complete exhibit
Of the marble industry of the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

All of the grading and nearly all of
the track construction for the IL miles
of intramural railway at the fair is fin
ished. On the day of the opening,
April 30, next, visitors may reach any
part OF the ground via the intramural.
The ideal weather that prevailed at
st. Louis during the fall months has
permitted the fair builders to accom-
plish wonders. Few days have been
cold enough to delay work. The land
scape department has been able to ac-
complish so much that but little will
be left for the spring, and the opening
day will find the lawns and gardens
complete.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

Japan has started its first shipment
OF exhibits. Forty young Japs will as
sist in the installation Of exhibits and
remain in charge CT them during the
exposition. Japan will make a more
complete display of that wonderful
country's resources and progress than
II has ever made at any previous ex.
position
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

The Philippine reservation is busy
place these crisp winter days. An
army of men is reproducing the walled
city of ancient Manila and many rep
licas of noted Philippine buildings.
The Filipino workmen stand the cold
weather msch better than they antici-
pated and they are able to work out OF
doors nearly every day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24
Worlds Fair Notes.

Swedish day at the worlds fair will
be June "a
Hungary will make an extensive ex-
hibit of wines.
Sixty thousand exhibits have been
collected in the Philippine islands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-12-24

wv long the day before Christmas children hospital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
CONCERNS TOWN GOVERNMENT.

CONCERNS TOWN GOVERNMENT.
A voluminous bill was presented IN
the Senate Oh Tuesday by Mr.. Halsey,
of Lynchburg, which embodies the results
of much careful and painstaking labor on
one of the most difficult and intricate
subjects with which the legislature will
have to deal in its work of revising the
statue laws of the State and making them
conform to the new constitution.
The bill was prepared by sub-com-
mittee Of the Senate committee on coun-
ty, city and town organization, composed
oil Messrs. Halsey, Chapman and Bruce,
and deals with the important subject OF
city and town government 1t is well
known that the new constitution makes
many and far-reaching changes in the
laws of this subject, and it is the objeei /
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12

Of the aforementioned bill, which is
entitled "a bill TO amend and re-enact
chapter A of the code of Virginia 1SoO
in relation to cities and towns, to carry
out and putinto complete effect the con-
stitutional provisions. Mr.. Halsey, who
did the principal part of the work OF
preparing the bill, stated to reporter
Yesterday morning that he did not OF
course expect the bill to go through
without amendment, as it was manifest
" impossible for subcommittee to
prepare bill of such great length and
tremendous importance and make 1t so
perfect as to meet with universal APP
proval and need no changes.
He fully realized, he said, that the bill
was necessarily imperfect, bu the believed
it to contain in some form every pro-
vision necessitated by the changes in the
constitution. and sufficient basis to at
least begin work on.
Mr. Halsey continued:
"The bill makes no changes in the
existing law except such as are necesslta-
ted by the constitution, and wherever 1t
has been found practicable, the language
of the constitution itself has been used.
Practically all of chapter Al has been
retained as il is found in the code and
Pollard's supplement, and in addition. to
this the existing statutes on the subject oil
city and town governmentas found in the
various acts of assembly, have been in
serted. The changes necessitated by the
new constitution are numerous and i'm
portant, and it becomes every city at
torney in the State 10 procure copy OF
the bill and scrutinize it carefully, as 1t
is necessarily the case that it is very
difficult task to draw general law OF
this character that will bear equally on
every city and town in the State.
Much of the bill is taken up with pro-
visions concerning city councils, and in
carving out the constitutional provision
that they shall consist of two branches.
1t is provided that one branch shall pe
called the common council and shall
consist of FIVE members from each ward;
the other branch 10 be called the poafu
of aldermen" and TO consist of three
members from each ward. Provision is
made for reapportionment of representa-
ton among the wards and for redistrict-
ing the cities into wards; members Of
councils are made ineligible to offices to
be filled by themselves; presiding Off
GERS arc provided for and their duties
prescribed, and, in short, the whole sub
iect of city and town government as
contained in present statutes and in the
constitution, is gone rand an attempt
made to cover it.
The bill which passed the Senate in
relation to the sale of franchises Is IN
serted as separate section, and proyis-
ion is made that the law on the subject
of the extension and contraction of cor
porate limits shall be inserted when it IS
enacted. The duties Of mayors and
other town and city officers are set forth,
and altogether faithful effort has been
made to carry out the duty imposedupon
the legislature of revising the statutes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
DRY GOODS

BROS.
424-426 King Street.
OPENING OF
NEW SPRING
GOODS.
We are showing many new, fresh and
attractive Spring Goods at very moder-
ate prices.
NEW WOLFE,
SO inches wide. Yard SOC.
NEW wALL-WOOL CREPEDECHINE
AZ inches wide. Yard 75c.
NEW ALL-WOOL ALBATROSS,
3S inches wide. Yard SOC.
NEW DANISH CLOTH,
23 inches wide. Yard 124c.
NEW FANTASIE CLOTH,
27 inches wide. Yard 25c.
NEW SILK CHAMBRY,
27 inches wide. Yard Acc.
NEW MERCERIZED GINGHAM,
27 inches wide. Yard zoe.
NEW WHITE MADRAS,
Yard 12lc 15c, 1Sc, 25c and S5c.
NEW WHITE PIQUE,
Yard 12Ic, 15e, zoe, 25c and Soc.
NEW WHITE DUCK,
Yard 1Oc, 12ic and 15c.
NEW WASH SILKS,
Yard, 49c.
NEW PERCALES,
SO inches wide Yard 10c and 123c.
NEW LIGHT MADRAS,
SO inches wide. Yard l2Ac.
NEW LIGHT DRESS GINGHAM,
27 inches wide. Yard 10 and 124c.
NEW LIGHT CALICO,
Yard SC.
NEW BLUE CALICO,
Yard SC, &c, &c and Sc.
NEW TRICOT FLANNELS,
27 inches wide. Yard 25c.
NEW FRENCH FLANNELS,
81 inches. Yard SOC.
NEW EMBROIDERIES,
From SC yard upwards.
NEW INDIA LINEN,
Yard Sc, 1Oc, l2sc, 15c, 20c and 25c
NEW WHITE LONG CLOTH
Yard 12Ac and 15c.
NEW BLACK AND BLUE DUCK,
Yard 10c and 124c.
NEW PERCALE WRAPPERS,
Each 75c and Sl.00.
NEW EMBROIDERY COLLARS,
Each 10c and 25c.
New Spring Fashions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
ANEW REMEDY.

The old friends of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy will be pleased to know
that the manufacturers of that prepara-
ton have gotten out new remedy called
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. and that it is meeting with much
success in the treatment of constipation
biliousness, sick headache, impaired di
gestion and like disorders. These Tab
lets are easier to take and more pleasant
in effect than pills, then they not only
move the bowels, but improve the APP
petite and correct any disorders of the
stomach and liver. Fo: sale by Richard
Gibsons, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12

Cream Balm is placed into the nostrils, spreads
over the membrane and is absorbed. Relief is I'M
mediate and cure follows. tits not drying-does
not produce sneezng. Large Size, so cents at Drug
gists or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren Street, New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
what's In a Name ?

Everything is in the name when it comes to
Witch Hazle Salve. +. c. Dewitt q Co., of
Chicago, discovered, some years ago, how to
make a salve from Witch Hazel that is a
specific for Piles. For blind, bleeding, itch
ing and protruding Piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises. and all skin diseases, DeWitt's Salve
has no equal. This has given rise to numer-
ous worthless counterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's
the genuine. f. S. Lcadbeater & Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12

All who use Atomizers in treating
nasal catarrh will get the best result from
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price, including
spraying tube, 70 cts Sold by druggists or
mailed by Ely Bros, 80 Warren St., n. Y.
New Orleans, Sept. !, 1900.
Messrs. Ely Bros.:-I sold two bottles Of
your Liquid Cream Balm to a customer, VIM.
Iamberton, 14l5 Delachase ST., New Orleans;
he has used the two bottles, giving him Won
derful and most satisfactory results.
Geo. w. McDuif. Pharmacist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12

on this reubject aud Of putting into com
plete operation the provisions OF the
constitution relating thereto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-12
DRY GOODS.
-OF-
Tempting Values
Al
SCHWARZ'S
5lS King street.
EnbroiderieS
and Insertions

Sample pieces) which we ofier at less
than regular prices.
1000 yards Excellent quality Apron
Ginghams, remnants, 51c.
7c Figured Cretons, 5lc.
12lc Percales,8.c.
Sc New Style Dress Ginghams, 5lc.
l0c New Style Dress Ginghams. 73c.
l2lc New Style Dress Ginghams, Sic.
12lc New Style Plaids, Sic.
&c. Light Calicoes 3lc.
Sc Light Outings, 5ic.
l0c Light Outings, 7lc.
SC Domet Flannels, SIC.
&c Towling Crashes, 3Ic.
Flaging and Bunting for Decorating 4lc.
5-4 Best Table Oil Cloths, 12ic.
12Ic Towels Special price, for 25c.
S and 10c Silkerlines, 5!c.