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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
TOO MUCH TINKERING.

The Evening Wisconsin forcibly
presents as follows a point in state
craft which should be strongly i'm
pressed on the mind Of every citizen:
"Gen. Lewis Cass, who was one Of
the most conspicuous figures in the
pioneer history of the Northwest, and
who served as governor Of the terri
tory of Michigan when it includes the
area now constituting the state OF
Wisconsin, was deeply versed in the
science Of statecraft and its aspect
under a popular form Of government.
In one Of his messages to the Legisla-
tive Council he made the following
observations, which are as worthy Of
attention today as if they had been
written yesterday, instead of eighty
years ago:
our code Of laws must accommO-
date itself to the progress Of our
institutions, and to the more i'm
portant changes in public opinion.
A little observation and reflection
however, will satisfy Us that in
the United States, generally, leg
islative changes have been made
too frequently, and with too much
facility. Laws are no sooner
known than they are repealed.
Important innovation are made
upon established principles; and
experience, the only sure test on
matters of legislation, soon dem
Onstrate their inefficacy, and they
give way to some new statutory
provision. | trust that charac-
ter Of permanency will be given to
the laws you are about to revise,
and that after engrafting upon
them such provisions as have been
found salutary, they will be left to
operate until our legal institutions
Shall be matured by time and eX-
pierencc.'
"The philosophy thus outlined APP
plies to laws Of all description natl
onal as well as lOcal-and especially
to fundamental laws"
If later day law makers had more of
the wisdom of Lewis Cass we would not
have so many election laws-primary
and otherwise-that nobody under
stands, and which help to defeat the
will of the majority.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
SCHOOL BOARD CONVENTION
IOWA COUNTY.
To Be Held at Dodgeville, Friday
and Saturday, Dec. l3 and IL,
1907.

Chap. los. Laws of 1905, requires
the County Superintendent of Schools
to hold School Board Convention
at least once a year. The law re-
quires the clerk of each district to
attend, and requests the other mem
bers of the board to attend and re-
ceive compensation of $500 day and
mileage.
Chief Clerk Chas. Harper of the
State department will be present both
days and will give two addresses.
Prof. Dudley of the Platteville State
Normal school will give an illustrated
lecture Friday evening, December
18th.
Opportunity will be offered for gen.
eral discussions on all school matters
and members of the convention are
requested to come prepared to take
part. Respectfully yours,
t. Emery Bray, Co. Supt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
Corporations Not Alarmed
BY Government Attitude.

H.
ANY GREAT ALARM
OVER OUR GOVERNMENTS ATTITUDE TOWARD THE
WHILE TEMPORARY AND IN
- CASES RESULT, IN THE
EFFECT OF CAREFUL HONEST, WISE AND
LARGE CORPORATE INTERESTS
BY THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES CANNOT HELPFUL.
That confidence American securities abroad be all the
GREATER foreign assured by the highest power of
this land that doing business ON CORRECT PRN
CPES No question settled right by considering from
only side No corporation, great SMALL WHICH Is CON
QUOTED HONESTLY and which is willing obey the law
complain of proper regulation and control
Corporation will do we'll to realize this and to assist
in bringing about a BETTER AND HEALTHIER. STATE OF
AFFAIRS regulation and control the ONLY
will benefit both the public and the large corporations
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
Methodist EpiseopaI.
Christmas Photos.

Christmas time is coming, so get
your Christmas photos, and avoid the
rush later. and give us time to get the
work done.
If you need pictures enlarged, leave
your orders with us.-Lindsey Art
Studio. Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
Removes to South Dakota.

Republican Journal: w. Fl. Win
ter left Darlington Saturday for
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he
expects to locate permanently, having
secured a position in charge of the
electric lighting plant of that city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
MINERAL POINT
Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
FARM LANDS.

A GOOD farm of 100 acers, near
the city OF Mineral Point; will be sold cheap
The Edward Mitchell farm of 100
acres, north of town. Good plow land, pas
lures and meadow, all in high state of cult
walton, and all watered by good springs
very conveniently fenced, and a well APP
pointed farm. Good dwelling house, and
barns On improved road. just three miles
from city. viii be sold at right price
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05

A Farmers Institute will be held at
Highland on January 81, 1908. There
will be a cooking school held in
connection with the institute.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05

The Darlington Republican, ournal
says that J. G. Monahan has over
one hundred lecture engagements for
the coming winter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05

The annual exhibition of the West
ern Wisconsin Poultry Association
will be held at Lacrosse December
18th to 10th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05

SHOES TO KNOCK ABOUT IN
for the sturdy boys that play strenu.
Ously.
Strong calf shoes with the graceful
form and comfort of kid.
These shoes are not less suitable
for the gentlemanly little boys that
are not rough.
If your boys a girl, we can shoe
her, too.
And at a small cost for either.
Our full grown shoes are remark
able value, too.
Frieden'S
Shoe Store,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
CHURCHES OF MINERAL POINT
St. pauIS-CathOIic,

St. PauPS-CathoIic.
Rev. James O'Keefe, pastor. Mass 500 at
and 1915 a. m; Vespers, with benediction
at 7:30 p. m.
Sunday school at 200 p. m.
St. Mary's-CathoIic.
Rev. Nicholas Weyer, pastor. Mass at 500
and 1000 a. M: Vespers at 800 p.
Trinity Church.
Rev March Chase, rector. Holy Commun-
ion at a. m; Morning prayer and sermon
1890; Sunday school at IL 40 a. IA; Evening
prayer 1880.
Friday-Evenin prayer 7:30.
Methodist Episcopal.
Rev. :. Bender, pastor. Services at 1880
a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Glass meeting ut 9 a. m: Sunday school at
1:45; Epworth league at $3.50.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7;30
Primitive Methodist Church.
Rev. W. T.Walker. pastor. Services at 1890
a, m. and T:30 D, N
Glass meeting 9 a. m: Sunday school at ?
2. m; Junior EndeavOr at 3 p, m; Christian.
Endeavor at $3.50 D. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
MINERAL POINT
Steam Laundry
YEP MUM, PROPRIETOR

This laundry is now in first class running
order, is well supplied with good help, and is
prepared to do work in the most satisfactory
manner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
Four River Steamers Burn.

Four KIVer Steamers Burn.
Four Mississippi river steamers in
winter quarters at Wabasha, Mimi,
burned Monday night. The total loss
was SlO5 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
BIG 10 IMMINENT

A sure cure for: Tumors and Cancers, Ulcers,
Sprains Wounds Wire Cuts and hurts Of any
kind in Man or Beast.
Little Wonder Drops. cures catarrh throat,
stomach. and kidney trouble, bilious collie
and all Pains. Inside or out For sale By
A. w. Jacka & Co. Mineral Point, Wis.
lab Hoard street.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
GOING NORTH
GOING SOUTH.

No 605 leaves Whitson Junction AS p. N.
arrives Linden 3:55. No. 6O6 leaves Linden
4 100 D. m, arrives Whitson Junction 4:10.
Trains stop on signal at Shea, Kodatz and
Hewett. No agent at Shea, KOdatZ and
Junction.
W. A. JONES, General Manager.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05

CLASSIFIED or Want advertisements in the
- Democrat bring profitable returns. Five
cents per line per week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
BARBER SHOPS.
GEORGE D. MASTEN,
CENTRAL BARBER {

CENTRAL BARBER SHOP.
All work done in the latest and most i'm
proved manner. Opposite the First National
Bank. GEO. ID. MAsTEE, Proprietor.
Fine BATH ROOMS in connection
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
DENTISTS.
VETERINARY.


DOCTOR: VETERINARY SCIENCE.
=, Graduate OF Ontario Veterinary College
tihcally. All calls promptly attended To
day or night. Phone 162
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
CHAS. WINN.

BARBER SHOP,
Under N I. Martins hardware store. corner
High and Vine streets, Mineral Point.
Ionsorial work done In the latest STYLES OF
OF the art Satisfaction guaranteed Call.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
ST, Marv'S-CathoIic
Trinity Church.

Rev. Nicholas Weyer, pastor Mass at SOC
and 1000 a. m: Vespers at 800 D. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-12-05
seekers !
Why pay rent on 500
land that produces SIS?
Buy SIS land that pro-
duces 500 per acre

THE BRAVO RANCH" Of the Panhandle
l. of Texas in Oldham and Hartley counties
is the Land of opportunity. The land for
the young man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

is in class by herself Both Sea Girt and
Creedmoor are very, very easy com
pared with her
You seldom shoot match in which you
won't have to use from two to six points
of wind. and it was only couple of years
ago that the wind blew the targets out of
their frames. Fort Riley. in Kansas. is
more in Stickledown's class than any one
other range in America. Fort Riley has a
gully cutting into the long range which
keeps the best OF them guessing.
'Bsley, though charming place in good
weather is in bad weather (Which too often
prevals) about as desolate a place as can
be found. 1t amazes Americans to see the
Britons shooting in pouring rain or in thick
mist. clad In mackintoshes.
THE Irish, Scotch and Canadians
customed to such weather. which they call
soft and generally win when 1t is foggy
and rainy. The Canadian team the
Kolapore cup under such conditions this
year while the English cursed the weather
THE foreign visitor to Bisey is at once
impressed by the fact that Britain's line is
indeed far flung, Kiping has it. Men
from all parts of the world compete side
by side. This year men We're entered from
Canada, Bombay. Boroia, Calcutta. Natal,
Australia, Hongkong, Griquaand, Madras.
N w. India Simla, Cape of Good Hope
and the Channel Islands.
"One notable team was composed of Ma
lay Guides Geguars), who were completely
knocked out by the iifty-seven varieties
of light and atmosphere to be encountered
in one English day. Seventy civilian rife
cluDS sent representatives.
Public schools by which is not meant
the state schools we call public but such
famous old institutions as Elton. Rugby
Harrow and Charterhouse, are given day
at Bisley and send tremendous number OF
students
Capt. r. F. Davies, first Middlesex. was
the winner this year of the kings prize.
beating Trooper Craster of Bulawayo, Rho
desia, Africa, by only one point Cras-
ter's remark, when informed he had lost,
was truly British:
Fancy thatr he cooed, calmly going on
with packing up.
Capt. Davies was carried around camp
in the chair in which kings prizemen are
always chaired, preceded by the band of
the Second Kings Liverpool, heartily
cheered and thanked by the Duke of Con-
naught. Quite contrast to the manner in
which victors leave the field at Creedmoor
or Sea Grit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

lad approaching the statue when he went
to meet him.
You delivered the letter."
Yes. l was asked who gave it me- and
L said a man 1 did not know"
That was true enough" Elerey return
ed Here's for your trouble. Would you
earn more?'
The boys eyes glistened as his fingers
closed on the silver. 1t was easy to buy
faithful service in Sturatzberg so long as
no one was near to offer higher price for
unfaithfulness. Ellerey judged that such a
messenger as this lad would pass unchal-
lenged and unnoticed.
Take this to the Western Gate and ask
for the lodging of captain called Ell
lerey. He has servant named Stefan
give him the paper"
He shall have it,
There is double payment, then. Run. I
shall know if your errand is quickly done
and woe-betide you II you loter And
having watched the lad disappear Ellerey
went quickly down a side street and by
many turnings and doublings on his track
sought to escape any spy who might chance
to be watching him.
At dawn Stefan stretched out his huge
limbs upon the settle, and awoke with a
heavy grunt. No matter how deep his po-
tatfons on the previous evening, he always
awoke early; not fresh, perhaps. that were
too much to expect, but with his wits clear.
Sitting up. he glanced round the room for
signs of his masters return. and seeing
none, grunted again in wonder. A tankard
was on the floor beside him. and he drank
the fiat remains from last nights measure
with wry face. Then he pushed open the
door of his masters room and looked in.
"Empty!' he said. satisfied that his mas
ter had not entered without being heard
Here's another street quarrel maybe. and
more torn clothes to sell to the ragman."
Then Stefan made his morning toilet. It
a simple process. His additions were
taken at irregular intervals, sometimes at
long intervals, and this was not the time
for them. He his fingers through his
hair to take some of the tapgle out of 1t,
shook his great frame to force his clothes
into comfortable position. frightened his
loosened belt, and took off his boots. For
few moments he sat on the settle. his
legs stretched out wide apart then he
drew his boots on again, and stamping him
self firmly into Them was ready for what
ever the day might bring forth.
(To be Continued Tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
FAMOUS LOVING CUPS.
King Halls Grace Cup and the Skin
ners' Peacock Cup.

From the jewelers. Circular.
Some of the old loving cups were called
grace cups. OF the specimens now in
possession of the English guilds and cor
porations the most famous is the Henry
VIII grace cup, which belongs to the Bar
bers' Company of London.
With Its four globular bells hanging
around the outer rim this cup might well
excite the envy of even the most honest
collector of silverware
The name of the cup is derived from the
fact that King Hal was the donor, the
grace cup being intended to commemorate
the union of the BARRIERS with the Guild Of
Surgeons. The cover carries the Tudor
rose, portcullis and heur- de-lis, the final
of the lid being mounted with the imperial
crown, the English and French arms being
beneath, supported by the lion and grey
hound.
The SINNERS Company has a peacock
cup, though it is in the form of a peahen.
This large silver bird, with three chicks at
her feet, stands on the silver badge which
was formerly worn by the companys
barge master, and around ii are the en-
graved words The Gift of Mary, we daugh-
ter of Richard Robinson and wife to
Thomas smith and James Peacock. Skin
ners 1912" The lady's two husbands were
both masters of the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Were Fond of Cats.


OF the millions of people who have a
kindly propensity toward cats few prob
ably have any idea how much might be
written about their pets from the side not
alone of human association but of dis
tinguiShed companionship A French
writer who has been devoting himself to
this aspect of pussy's history brings to-
gether quite an imposing list of great
names of both sexes as lovers of the cat
tribe. That tabby always falls on her feet,
like some careless bpeds, is a proverb, but
not many perhaps have heard that this
enviable faculty is mira cuous privilege
bestowed by Mohammed. Rchelieu, 1t
seems, kept twenty cats; Tasso had the
fancy" and merely to mention Baude-
laire, Chateaubriand, Victor Hugo, Beran-
ger and Maupassant, one almost regrets
to learn that Petrarch, after so far de-
parting from the spiritual tone of his SON.
nets to Laura as to half cherish thoughts
Of suicide on her death, finally found con-
ISOLATION in the caresses of a cat, whose
skeleton may still be seen in the museum
at Padua.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

ment, National Guard, New York state.
VINO is well known to District of Columb a
National Guardsmen who visited Sea Girt
last season, and who is one of the crack
military rifle shots of the country, has the
following to say regarding Bisley. the
famous British rifle range, located at
Stickledown, England:
The most interesting part of Bisey to
an American rifleman is Stickledown, the
local name by which the long range is
known. Here it was that the American
team in 1903 won the worlds championship
against seven other national teams. Here
the great regimental international team
match was shot last year between the
Queens Westm;nsters and the 18th Regi-
ment of New York, the British team win
ming by ten points.
The return match, shot at Creedmoor
last fall, was won by the 9TH.
1.-The Stickledom range is about 200
yards long and about 400 wide, with fifty
long-range targets, which can all be usel
at the same time. 1t has a peculiar forma-
ton of the ground, which makes it one OF
the most difficult ranges to shoot over in
the world
"A high ridge runs along the right side
toward the targets and this in connection
with large gully depression, which
starts on the left side from the 7OO-yard
firing point and runs diagonally across the
range, leaving it at the go yard point, cuts
up the wind into all sorts of currents and
eddes.
The stranger is all at sea though the
range is beautifully tagged. On account of
those peculiar formations the flags will
point in all directions at once, producing
the most astonishing and mystifying eff
feet on strangers score.
During the first ten days the American
team spent at Bisley in 1903 the results OBJ
tanned were very poor, and it not I'M
til the shrewdest and most experienced
shots our team studied out the different
wind currents and the proper flags to
watch that We obtained satisfactory re-
suits.
I'VE not only won the match but the
team got misses, something that had
never before been equaled.
Another thing that impresses the foreign
visitor to Bisley is the great number Of
valuable trophies which are competed for
Nearly all of the big business firms are rep
resented by valuable trophies, making the
most interesting and beautiful collection of
shooting prizes it is possible to examine
anywhere.
Going down through the business por-
ton of Bisey one finds all the big English
gun and cartridge companies represented
by splendid display of their wares, SINH
lar to those we see at the Sportsman's
show in Madison Square Garden. Besides
those you will also find nearly all the
prominent jewery firms and opticians here
represented, and, in fact, anything and
everything that a military civilian rifle
man requires, even clothes.
"Bisley, compared with Sea Grit or
Creedmoor, is, up to and including 600
yards (the mid-range limit, a little easier
to shoot over, we found little difficulty
in putting up full scores at those ranges,
but after that Stickledown, God bless her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Photographed Only in Full Dress.

From the London Daily Graphic.
An Agra correspondent went to the Amirs
camp to take few photographs. The
Amir was personally arranging the troops
Of his bodyguard in front of his pavilion
for the reception of the viceroy, and was
inmufti.
when he saw my camera he smiled in
good natured way. and, putting his hands
over his costume. at the same time looking
down to his attire. he said in English, Not
yet He then sent one of his officers to
say that his majesty wishes you to take
no photographs till he 10 In fun dress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
Swiss Soldiers on Skis.
From the London Globe.

detachment of French Alpine chas-
seaus has within the last few days achieved
a notable feat in traversing mountains on
skis. The men were stationed at the winter
post of Bourg Saint Maurice, and the foray
was carried out under the command of
Lieuts Krug and Michal
The party left Chapieux in the morning
and in the evening had reached Albertville
after traversing the peak Of the Cormet de
Roselend and the Beaufort valley. The dis
lance covered was thirty miles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
A Famous Warriors Plight.
the London Daily News.


At Marylebone county court yesterday
Col Galbraith Graves of Fowls Square,
Bayswater, was sued by money lender
for ESQ, said to. be due for money lent. An
offer of payment by monthly installments
was not considered sufficient by plaintiffs
clerk.
Mr.. Curtis (registrar)-"What proof have
you of means?"
Witness-"He is the late commander-in-
chief to Jacques, the first emperor OF
Sahara"
An order was made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24
A Caddie's Cadenza.

From the London Sketch.
Lady Golfer Ito would-be caddie)-"But
what do you know about the game? Can
you make tee, for instance?"
The would-be Caddy-"Can / make
Why, in my young days. Idly, / used ter do
1t that well they called me the tea-caddy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

s1piii ~. at 8 CLOCK, the dates are all open
1or the month, consequently company COM
manders who desire to complete the sched-
ule practice and instruct recruits in rifle
practlce preparatory for work on the range
rifle practice or Capt King for assignment
of nights.
Il
The annual inspection is completed as to
all the organizations of the brigade with
the exception of the Naval Battalion. Ac-
cording to the schedule the latter will be
scrutinized by the inspecting officers aboard
the U. S. Puritan next Thursday evening
at O'clock
showing entirely creditable was made
by the 1st Separate Battalion. inspected
last Tuesday evening. Numerically and in
efficiency, the colored guardsmen upheld
their always good reputation.
The percentage of attendance of the
CARNATIONS inspected to date follows:
General staff, 100; field and staff, 1st Regi-
ment, 100; Company E, LIST Regiment, 100;
Company F. list Regiment, 100; Company
G, LIST Regiment, 100; field and staff, 3D.
Battalion, 100; field and staff, 4th Battalion,
100; field and staff 9TH Battalion, 100;
Company E, I'd Regiment 100; field and
staff. 9th Battalion, 100; field and staff, 4th
Battalion. 100; Brigade Band 100; Corps
Field Music. 100; LIST Separate Battalion,
100; field and staff, LIST Battalion 100; Com
pany A, LIST Separate Battalion, 9S.11 Lom-
pany c, ID Regiment, $500; fie.4 and staff,
"a regiment, 5Zoo; Company A, I'd Regi-
ment, 92.6S; Company M 1st Regiment,
81 Company M, I'd Regiment, 90 So; LIST
Battery, 90.14; Company X d Regiment
infantry, Sls; Company c, Separate Bat
TALON, $50; Company 1, I'd Regiment,
$50; Company X, LIST Regiment J4S; Am
bulance Corps, SG.11; field and staff, I'd Bat
talon, LIST Regiment, S5.71; Company d,
1st Separate Battalion, s4.3l; Company A.
1st Regiment Infantry. "a; Company l., I'd
Regiment, s3.7s; Company B. LIST Separate
Battalion 1892; Company G, I'd Regiment
s2.97 Company L, LIST Regiment, go;
Company H. 1st Regiment, S2.05; Company
B, LIST Regiment, 76.47; Company D, I'd
Regiment. 76.47; Company l. LIST Regiment,
$40; Company c, LIST Regiment, 71.42;
Company B, 4th Battalion, I'd Regiment.
Ills; Signal Corps, $3.50.
Lieut.. D. L. Richmond, adjutant, I'd Bat
talon, and Capt. 1. K. Strasberger Com
pany H, list Regiment, have resigned from
the guard.
Lieut.. George H. Doyle Of the list Regi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-24

HE concluding contest for SUI
premacy in the company gal
lery matches resulted in victory
for Company X, I'd Regiment,