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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
CITY PROPERTY.

A four room house and acre Of land
situated in south part Of city. Pleasantly
located. VIII be sold at right price.
Two acres of good land in the west
ern part Of the city.
Three good lots in the Oates Subdi-
vision, on the west side OF Dodge street.
A pleasantly located dwelling and
two lots in First ward, orthwest Of the city
park
The Parkinson residence in Mineral
Point formerly the home of Robert James,.
II is situated on High street and IS one Of
the most pleasant homes in the city. VIII
be sold at right price.
The Padon homestead, adjoining
ST. Mary's Catholic church on the southwest;
also one acre of land, west of residence, with
small barn The property Is In good condi-
tion and will be sold at right pr'ce.
The residence of Albert NJ. Stephens,
four blocks south of High Street, opposito
Mrs Mary Meals. House contains six rooms;
has two cellars, a good cistern and small
barn, Inquire OF the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.
The Carbis residence-good proper
near the fourth ward school building. This
is specially good investment at this time
when good dwellings are in strong demand
Three lots in the Roberts Subdivis-
ion. each lot 70x160 feet Good lots In very
desirable location. Will be sold cheap.
a nice cottage in the Harris sub
division, South part Of city; also several
desirable building lots Will be sold right.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
STEPHEN GIRARD.
The Eccentric Millionaire Was a Man
of Many Moods.


To get a subscription from Stephen
Girard, founder of Girard college in
Philadelphia, was not an easy matter
1t required tact and the right i1Stroduc-
ton, and many failed, while few sue
ceeded. 1t is told by che author of THE
French Blood In America" that Samuel
Coates, genial Quaker, was one Of
the few men who knew how to APP
proach the eccentric millionaire.
He was manager of the Pennsyl-
vania hospital and called on Girard for
the purpose of raising money for the
support of that institution.
''Well, how much do you want,
Coates?" asked Girard in his usual
brusque tones.
Just what thee pleases to give. Ste
phen," replied the Quaker. Girard
ing it to Mr.. Coates, was surprised to
see that gentleman pocket it without
looking at the amount.
''What! You don't look to see how
much I give you?" cried Girard incred-
ulously.
'Beggars must not be choosers, Ste
phen," replied the Quaker.
"Give me back my check, and will
change it." said Girard after a mo-
ments pause.
ga bird il the hand is worth two in
the bush, thee knows, Stephen" mildly
replied the Quaker. Without another
word Girard sat down and wrote him
out a second check for $4,000.
His farm on the outskirts of Phila-
delphia was one of the best in the
country, and while living in town he
often drove out before brea kfast to see
that all was going we'll He was very
eXacting with his hired hands and never
trusted the management of his farm to
any one else, but ran it himself, as he
did all bis affairs. Arriving one morn
ing a little earlier than usual, he was
greatly annoyed at not finding his man
at work on a fence that he was build
ing. The mans wife, noticing Girard
approaching the house, hurriedly awOIze
her husband and sent him to his duties
by way Of the back door. After visit
ing the house Girard returned to the
fence and, seeing the man at his post,
reprimanded him for being late.
I'D been here sir, but went back for
a spade" said the workman.
mo, you hadn't. L went and put my
hand In your bed and found it warm"
replied Girard, and he discharged the
man on the spot
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
A LOST SWORD.
II Was Frederick the Greats and Was
Confiscated by Napoleon.

SSiittSSSNSA ~ iNSFSiCObH
While Prussia was at his feet after
the battle of Jena, Bonaparte visited
Potsdam, and there he saw the sword
of Frederick the Great. He took pos.
session of it, saying, II value this
sword more than all the treasures of
Prussia" IT was deposited ct the In
valideS on May II. 1907, with military
pOmp and ceremony, to the immense
qualification of the people of Paris.
But there came the black days of
1914, and with the allies on the point
of entering the French capital the gov
ernor of the InvaIides. Marshal Ser
rurier, received orders to take steps
for the preservation of the precious
trophies there collected, especially the
sword of Frederick the Great Inter
preting this instruction in a peculiar
fashion, the governor took effective
measures for preventing them from
falling into the hands of the enemy by
making n bonfire of them, and it was
said that he threw Fredericks sword
into the flames.
This statement was confirmed as late
as 1857 by an eyewitness. Thus per-
ished, as was atteSted in 1880. when
an official inquiry was made into the
matter, between 1900 and 1000 war
flags and other memorials of victory.
The ashes and remains were thrown
into the Seine at the mouth of a sewer.
The sword could not, of course, have
been destroyed in the cOnfagrattOn,
but it was never seen again. 1t hap
pened that in 1915 an engineer, having
ascertained the precise spot where the
debris from the fire had been put into
the river made a search and recovered
from the bottom a considerable num-
Der of bronze and copper articles which
were returned to the Invalides. But
the sword of Frederick was not found
One would like to think that it was
not the fate of this historic weapon to
rust away in foul mud but that it had
undergone the noble transformation of
being turned into some implement of
peaceful industry. OF this, however,
there is no evidence.-LOndOn News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
He OVERDID IT.
A Last Wager That Might Perhaps
Have Been Won.

A Last Wager That Might Perhaps
Have Been Won.
When it got as far as the cigars at
an informal supper the other night, at
which the manager of one of the most
talked of New York hotels was the
host, the talk turned on the perfection
of modern hotel management. The
manager boosted of the fact that in
his house at least the clerks were para
CONS of memory and cleverness.
"Yet I will bet the cigars" said one
of the guests, that exactly at mid
night when the clerks change |, having
no room here, can walk to the desk,
ask for the key of a certain room, Civ
ing the number, and get it."
Done" said the manager.
Exactly at IL the man making the
bet entered the lobby as if he had just
come from the street. This dialogue
followed at the desk:
''My key, please-NO. 76."
eyes, sir; what nameW
'Mr Johnson"
Eyes, Mr.. Johnson"
The clerk turned back to the desk
as if to reach the key from the rack.
For a moment he was out of sight of
"Mr Johnson"
Then to 'NIr. Jobnson's" dismay he
was quietly seized by two men, who
seemed to come up from the floor on
either side of him and who asked him
very politely, but with frnness, to
leave the hotel at once.
It was then that the manager APP
peared from behind a pillar and ex-
planned.
A few moments later, when they
were smoking the cigars, the chagrined
loser said:
"WelI, that's a wonderful thing.
How the deuce do they remember
everybody they seer"
easy enough" said the manager,
"and then in this particular case there
isn't a room in the house numbered
below 100"
The loser bought more cigars with
out being asked.-New York Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
Recess Needed.

Milwaukee Sentinel: The Wisconsin
legislature has taken a recess until
July 9, and this may turn out to be
one of the wisest things it has done.
The legislature of 1907 has been re-
markable in many ways. 1t has had
unusually important legislation to
consider; it unexpectedly had to elect
remained in session continuously
since Jan. 7.
These were three prolific possibili-
ties, and that some serious mistakes
were made and the great American
game of perfected politics was played ,
goes without saying. The experience
of the assembly last week shows it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
A Great Demand for Butter and
Cheese Makers.

The demand for capable men to fill
positions in creameries and cheese
factories is far greater than the sup
ply. Although there were 14O men
attending the dairy school at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin last winter all
have been given good positions, and
requests for more men who can man
age creameries, care for pasteurizing
plants, and superintend the making of
cheese in factories are received daily
An attempt is being made by the
dairy school faculty to keep in com
munication with the graduates of
former years, that they may be recon-
mended to positions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
A PLAIN MATTER.

City Treasurer Graebner of Milwau-
kee has been called to account for APP
propriating to himself interest on funds
which be held in trust for the city.
The sums are small, and he simply
followed the custom which prevailed
when he took office; but no valid ex-
cuse can be offered for misappropria-
ting the interest. In the light of the
Wisconsin state treasury cases every
wayfaring man can understand that
every cent of Increment on public
funds must be covered into the public
trna s11ru
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
The Bitter Bit,

An old LOwlander had been persist
emily asked by his son, who was doing
very well in London, to pay him a
visit. Having at length decided to
comply, he spent a fortnight in the
metropolis and duly returned north to
tell the tale. A pompous person inVit-
ed him to his house soon after the old
mans return, with a view TO having
some amusement at the latters ex-
pense. "And what was it that most
impressed you in the great cityW
asked the pOmpous gentleman. "Weel,
SIR" quoth the old fellow, 'the thing
abune a that impressed me maist was
my ain insigneefcance. Deed, sir,
wad strongly advise ye to gang-ft
wad dae We a vast deal o. guild, sirT'-
Dundee Advertiser.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
Government COllec-
lions Should Be
Mainly In Credits.
By WILLIAM BARRETT RIDGELY. Comptroller
of the Currency.

TNDER which been in force many years
the receipts from internal have been deposited in
national bank repositories daily received but have
~ been taken from the banks into treasury, ONLY
TO BE REDEPOSITED IN EMERGENCY. The act
of March 1907 makes possible the deposits of ALL the
receipts in the banks and this both internal
and the receipts be left in circulation
possible under the law and think highly desirable
step farther than this and collect the MAINLY IN
BANK CREDITS, without the great deal the actual
cash ALL and thus avoid the necessity withdrawing single
dollar from ACTUAL CIRCULATION until needed it
be promptly paid for expenses the This be
done by allowing the collectors of both receive payment
of customs internal certificates of deposits banks
which designated repositories of the United
While depository bank being from
another funds would be protected by deposits of bonds and be
absolutely safe though they the treasury vaults Whatever
there might be between bank and city and
city, there would be no change whatever IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF MONEY IN CIRCULATION and therefore there
would be the least possible financial disturbance the result of the
process of collections of its by the government
The secretary of the treasury would have daily report of bal
with the different banks and could daily make such
ton of the funds necessary for the public service AS far
possible the disbursements the should be BY
CHECKS AGAINST THESE DEPOSITS thus still continuing
to leave the money in circulation
AS the law stands however, and possibly until system could
be still further perfected the bulk of the disbursements the
government would have be made by
The available balance in the treasury however, would only
be the money actually in the vaults of treasury the subrea
ures but the thus PLACED TO IT'S CREDIT in the diff
ferent depository banks.
It would be highly advisable, my opinion of mini
mixing the disturbance of the money market and business affairs gen
orally keep the funds of the government possible
deposit in the banks and only withdraw them the treasury
recoup the funds there for expenditures AFTER THEY HAVE
ACTUALLY BEEN MADE. This would the greatest
possible take the treasury of the field disturbing clement
far internal and collections concerned
Let the treasury keep clear of the money market Business
then would know what they could expect AND MAKE THEIR
CALCULATIONS ACCORDINGLY This would have a
sauary effect for when people realized that the treasury department
would not rush their aid became tight there
would be less dependence such relief STEADIER
satisfactory condition in the money market
ONCE, THIS is THE
CORRECT PRINCIPLE AND ONE WHICH SHOULD ULTIMATELY
APPLIED. THIS MAY CONSIDERED
coNsERvATIVELY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
Nothinu Unusual.

Lord Cromer when ruler Of Egypt
made himself hateful to all sorts of
rascals in that country, but he worked
wonders of reform there and left it in
more contented frame of mind than it
had ever known previous to his ar
rival. While Lord Salisbury was Brit
ish premier a member of the ministry
complained that Lord Cromer had told
him to go to the devil. Dear me-"
said Salisbury, che tells me that every
time he comes to London. "-Cleveland
Leader
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
IrrigatiOnists TO Go After Valu-
able Prizes.

The liveliest interest is manifested
among irrigationists and forestry
people in all the Western States in
the coming illustrative and competi-
tive display at the interstate exposi-
ton. This will be immensely stimu-
lated by the publication of the big
catalogue of costly and splendid
prizes hung up as awards to success
tul contestants in the irrigation and
forestry events. The fact that Cali
tornia is barred from the majority of
these contests adds zest to the interest
aroused among prospective exhibitors
from other states.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04

Consul Frank Hannah of Magde-
burg sends information of new Gre
man composition to take the place of
cedar in lead pencils. The principal
ingredient of the substitute is potatoes.
The pencils are now being manufac-
tured aud soon will be on the market.
1t is estimated that to manufacture
these pencils will take about half of
the time required to make cedar pen
cils.-Scientific American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
Pure BRED HOGS FOR SALE

To my many friends and former neighbors:
] have over 100 head of pure bred o. L. G
hogs of all ages, and offer any of them for
sale at reasonable prices. They are bred
from such sires as Jackson Chief, 4759 grand
champion st. Louis worlds fair; and White
Oak 10029, another Of the greatest O. /. @.
sires of the day; also White Cloud, 14142;
also Free Trade, 1872.
II in need of anything write to me. Some
fine February pigs ready to ship. dam by
Jackson Chief 1859, sire, Free Trade i6762.
Only PA hours from Mineral Point by Adams
express.-F. w. DAVE. Linneus. Missouri,
Route No, 2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
THE TEACHERS AGENCY BILL
VETOED.

The bill which passed the legislature
providing for a teachers employment
bureau as reported in the Democrat
last week, was later vetoed by Gov
ernOr Davidson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
a Prac ticaI Reason.

Investigating Teacher-Do any of
you boys know why "X' stands for an
unknown quantity? Wise Little Aleck
I know, cause my pa says when you
lend an tx" you never know when
you're going to get it back.-Baltimore
American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
Home from California

Linden Southwest Wisconsin: Miss
Ethel Osborne is home from Long
Beach, California, at or near which
place she was teaching last year
She will go back again in a month or
3wo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
MINERAL POINT
Real Estate Agency
At THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
FARM LANDS.
AT THE DEMOCRAT Off

A good farm of 100 acers, near
the city of Mineral Point; will be sold cheap
A very desirable stock farm, six
miles south of Mineral Point, containing
400 acres; plenty of good bottom land and
good running water. VIII be sold right.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
A Commercial Union
With Canada Might Pay.

By LESLIE NJ SHAW Former United
AM express the opinion that both the United States and
Canada will settle down the policy of maintaining ONE
- PRICED MARKETS. They will ultimately say to all the
world
owe levy such tariffs think will best OUR OWN
INTERESTS We selfish and while wish every country well
legsate solely But given own
boes that degree which think appropriate have
pets and make distinctions AS BETWEEN COMMERCIAL
COMPETITORS"
It would be outrage admit the products Germany France
Italy favorable than those of England.
IF ENGLAND WILL CONSENT, THEN
CANADA,
TARIFF LAWS IMMIGRATION FOR BOTH
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING
TREVILLIAN & STEPHENSON.

having served time al the painting trade, are
now prepared to do wall papering or any kind
of painting on short notice. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Give us a call. Residence back
of Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04

Genius is not essential to good
preaching, but a live man is.-Phelps.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04

with their European rivals. To help those who can
not go to Europe the best is to bring to them
the finest examples of art workmanship OF ALL
PERIODS, In my opinion this be most eco
nomcally managed by great national department
similar to the Smithsonian institution at Washing
ton. So far as can see the possibility of circulation
OF art objects BY LOAN can only be looked for
IN the direction of national museum, by preference
IN Washington, especially founded and maintained
FOR THAT PURPOSE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04
America Needs National
Institute Of Art.

of New York.

MERCA has already become great manufacturing country
with markets obtained in Europe But in classes of
= chandise DEPENDENT ON ART KNOWLEDGE there
much designers can compete
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-07-04

NDER the laws which have been force for many years
the receipts from internal have been deposited in
national bank repositories daily received but have soon
been taken from the banks into the treasury ONLY
TO BE REDEPOSITED IN EMERGENCY. The act
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-15
POLi'S
lsT; JOHNS MUSICAL.

One of the features of the concert which St Johns Musical association will give on Thursday evening In the Buckingham Music hall will be the piano solos by Henry Dunn. MT Dunn will render three selections and those who have heard him play before will wait with much pleasant expect ancy for his efforts of Thursday ev- cnIng. His number will be '.Fantasic in c Minor," by J. s. Each, Noe turne," from Op 15, No ?. by Chopin, and "Rhapsodie No 1O," by Hzst Mir Dunn Is q pupil of Prof F. \. Par sons of New Haven. and Harry Ben jamin Jepson of the Yale Musical school, where he has taken course of study The concert will begin at S:15 D. nI. Among others who will appear are Tom Daniel, basso. and Mortimer Howard, tenor, both of New York, and the Euterpean quartet, con sisting of four of the Naugatuck Val leys talented women singers. A stringed orchestra of F pieces, Hans Saro, pianist. and A. J. Blakesley, or ganist, will furnish the accompani- ment. Tickets are now being ex- changed at the Buckingham phar- macy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-15
HARTMAN AS WITNESS.
10 Prosecuting F. B. Hill For Selling
 Copy of Webster Letter.

10 Prosecuting F. B. Hill For Selling
 Copy of Webster Letter.
 NEW YORK, April 15.-E. H. Harri- man did not have such pleasant time on the witness stand in the Tombs po- lice court in prosecuting former stenosrapher as he did with the inter- state commerce commission.
 The railroad magnate appeared against Frank B. Hill, whom he ac- cused of selling the now famous letter of Mir. Harriman's. addressed to Sid ney Webster. and referring to Presi- dent Roosevelt, and asking, Where do stand?"
 He said that Hill had sold his steno- graphic notes to a newspaper, which was contrary to law, and he had him arrested.
 On direct examination by Assistant District Attorney Krotel. Mir. Hartman got along nicely, having his own way, but with the cross examination, con- ducted by former Magistrate Ommen, things were different. Several times Mr. Hartman said:
 "Now, wait minute. Let me ex- plain," just like he did before the inter state commerce commission.
 No. won't let you explain" put in Magistrate Wahle. You are here to answer questions, and you must do so."
 Mir. Hartman was on the stand a half hour. during which it was brought out that Frank B. Hill was not the only one who had access to the letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-15
srEAp scoRes EpIroRs.
Kings and Rnlers Declare That Oniy
 JouFnalfsts Are For War.

Kings and Rulers Declare That Only
 Journalists Are For War.
 NEW YORK, April 15.-W William; T.. Stead, the London editor, succeeded in carrying off the sensational honors at the rededication ceremonies of the Car negle institute by violent speech in which lie declared that the editor of the London Times ought to be hanged. !. T have just made journey through ten countries for the purpose of find ing out what is the next step toward International peace" said MT. Stead. T have seen three kings, two queens, one prince regent and all the prime ministers, foreign ministers, ambassa- dors and public men that were worth seeing.
 "They were all agreed that the great est if not the only danger to the peace of the world lay in the existence of a large number of violent interruptions and irresponsible newspapers which were constantly engaged in making mischief. The imperial chancellor of Germany, Prince von Bulow, said to me: The emperor is for peace. the king Is for peace. all the governments are for peace, the parliaments are for peace and the great industrial and commercial classes are for peace. Only the journalists are for war. And dip lomats have to spend all their time in running about here and there with pails of water trying to put out the fires which the newspapers kindle.'
 T think that if the editors of these papers were placed in prison there would be less of that kind of sensa- tionalism. They are constantly fo- menting i'll feeling between nations. One good remedy has been proposed to get rid of them. A German statesman to whom I once talked suggested that the first step toward abolishing war was to hang about ten editors, and he proposed that we start with the editor of the Cologne Gazette and then hang the editor of the London Times"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-15
P..,or.. sport,nx parl.nce.

CINCINNATI. April 15.-"Sports of the Bible" was the title of the address by Ken Mulford. IT,. in the NorwOod Presbyterian church. Some of his epi- grams were: "When you run life's bases touch all the bags-first base, faith: second base. hope: third base. charity. Don't try to cut first base" "A sacrifice hit at the right time may save friend" "The greatest sacrifice in all the worlds history is recorded in Gods official guide" "Tbe Great Captain is always on the coaching line"