davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
CANDIDATE McGREGOR.

The Republican members Of the leg
islature who are voting for Duncan
McGregor for United States Senator
deserve commentator. They have
for their candidate very worthy
man who, if elected, would be poten-
ual in national legislation. He is
known as a La Toilette supporter.
But he is a man of such Independent
thought and action Of such strong
character generally that he would
never be mere follower Of any lead
er. Where McGregor sits is the head
of the table
Of all the Republican candidates
for the senatorship DR.. McGregOr is
nearest right on the question of tariff
revision. In February of this year he
said:
''The Republicans Of Wisconsin are
in favor of tariff revision almost to q
man. do not think there is doubt
about it, and | feel if the subject can
better be taken up by a special session
we should have that session. We
cannot go into presidential campaign
as a party without having had action
on the present tariff. l believe Sena-
tor Spooner and Lodge have seen the
handwriting on the wall and that
other standpatters will soon be forced
to come into line. There is absolutely
no question about the feeling of the
party in this state"
No apology to the Home Market
club about thatI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
The Speech of Democrat.

Savannah News Democrat: Of the
many Democratic speeches that have
been delivered at Jefferson birthday
dinners and elsewhere recently none
compares in craftsmanship with that
Of Senator Rayner of Maryland at the
Jefferson dinner in New York last
Saturday night. A few more speeches
like that would hush the voices of
those who are bemoaning the fact that
there are many factions in the Demo-
cratic party, and that in order to get
these factions together it is necessary
that the Democrats should nominate
Mr.. Roosevelt, Republican, as their
candidate for president. Senator
Rayner, in the speech to which we call
attention, said: Sin the next Demo-
cratic platform [ would eliminate the
customary and mOnOtonous indict-
ments against the opposition for
crimes they have never committed,
and [ would omit all reference to the
virtues we propose to practice In the
event Of our success. L would lncOr-
porate a plank for low tariff and COM
mercial reciprocity with the trading
nations. [ would have it declared
that there is no such thing as an I'M
written constitution, that if a change
in the constitution is needed it should
be made by the people and not by the
executive branch of the government,
and [ would declare for the supremacy
of the states in matters of local and
domestic concern, and [ would have
it made clear that the states wouldn't
yield the smallest portion of their
sovereign rights in these matters ~
If Democrats will discuss Demo-
cratic doctrines such as Senator Ray
ner pointed out the factions in their
party will be no occasion for Dem
ocratic orators to suggest that Mr..
Roosevelt be made the presidential
candidate of the Democratic party.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
The Next Democratic Platform.

Louisville COURIER ournal, Dem:
The next Democratic platform should
be very short and very crisp. 1t
should be so simple that he who runs
may read. The tariff must be re-
duced to q revenue basis. The gov
eminent has no right either in equity,
or in law, to collect a dollar of taxes
except for it's own support. Publicity
for the franchise corporations. The
railways to be reachen and regulated
through the interstate commerce com
mission; but the law to be limited to
the supervision of their capitalization
and their relation to the general pub
lie, striking down the possibility of
discrimination, and excuses, either
as to passenger or shippers. The
railways are the property of the peo-
pie. Their managers should be made
to obey the law. But all laws enacted
in hot blood, or for revenge, can in
the end only recOil upon the people.
The separation Of church and state.
L lC luL UlICI LII HI Wv tIAShU VI NAhS 'NDOA
laws so as more fully to meet the
reasonable demands of labor as
against the frequent imposition OF
capital, and thus by eliminating just
causes of discomfort to allay agita-
ton and make progress toward the
complete reconciliation of capital and
labor. It seems to US that few sim
pie rescripts of this sort, grouped
under the paramount issue OF Back
to the Constitution, would put the
Democratic party on solid and high
ground. Public ownership is a mir
age The initiative and the referen-
dunn are foreign to our constitutional
system of checks and balance and
impracticable to d territory of such
vast extent and population so var
led, great and widely separate. Home
rule for the states, the federal power
restricted by the constitution, for the
nation, a cessation for awhile from
strenuous politics; and above all, as
among Democrats, a little less vine
gar and little more oil. with a drop,
or two-just drop or two ONO
| laSSaS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
Humor In Journalism.

Next to a million dollars a hearty
laugh is about as pleasant thing as
one can have. Every really
wants to laugh. No man and no
newspaper can be really great with
out a sense Of humor. The Chicago
RecordHeraldr regards the promoting
of smiles and laughter as a part of
legitimate missions of the press. For
years the alternating Currents"
column of S. e. Kiser in that paper
has been a daily source of delight to
its readers. The cartoons of Ralph
Wilder on The first page also are de-
signed to make people laugh-and to
make them think as we'll. In fact. the
humors of The Record Herald, like its
news columns, is always clean and
kindly as we'll as amusing and enter
tanning. It affords a striking exam
pie of the right way TO tell the truth
laughing"
Famous humorists contribute to the
Sunday Magazine of The Record Her.
aid, with the popular novelists and
celebrated writer's on timely question
Both text and illustration are of the
highest standard of periodical litera-
ture-the new idea in Sunday journa-
lism perfected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
FOR A MUNICIPAL BUILDING

A special election is to be held in
the city Of Mineral Point on Tuesday,
June 4, for the purpose of voting on
the proposition to issue bonds in the
sum of $4,000 for the erection of
municipal building in this city. The
common council have passed an or
dinance which provides that said new
municipal building shall not exceed
in cost the sum of $4,000.
The Democrat believes that the
people of Mineral Point in general are
heartily in favor of the erection Of
public building adequate for the city's
present and future needs. 1t is pro-
posed that the building shall contain
a large auditorium, suitable Office
rooms, council chamber, public libra
ry rooms and an historical room, and
be in keeping with the standing and
progress of our city.
The Democrat hopes that the voters
of Mineral Point will unanimously
decide for the erection of such build
ding. Every movement which has
so far been made for the improve
ment of the city has resulted in good,
aud has increased the value of prop
erty. The installation of Mineral
Points excellent system of water
works, and the erection of our splen-
did high school building have greatly
added to the good name and fame of
our town. The city authorities, in re-
spouse to a just public sentiment, are
proceeding in the right spirit to
secure through the taxation of all
property in the city, a building III
which the people of Mineral Point will
have privileges and rights In common.
Such a building will not only supply
need long felt, and stimulate civic
pride amongst US as citizens of no
mean city, but will stand as an evil
dence that we have been willing to
help ourselves and have not had our
hands out awaiting benefactions from
OtharS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
Highland a Busy Town.

J. II. Lewis in Galena Tribune:
Considerable building is in evidence
in the village, several new homes be-
ing in course of construction at differ
ent points and several others con-
tracted for and waiting for carpenters
crews. This summer will see thou
sands of tons of ore shipped out of
Highland and eight mills in operation
before snow flies and possibly ten. as
the manager for the Mineral Point
Zinc company has unlimited capital
behind him and once a project is set
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
The State Constitution.

The Madisonian: While our con-
stitution is not fiawless document, it
is more equitable and just in all its
provisions than the statutes would be
if they embodied the unrestrained will
of our legislators. Under the con-
stitution, life, liberty and property
are amply protected and a form of
government is provided and clothed
with sufficient power to protect the
weakest and most humble citizen
against the strong and powerful. The
old document has served Wisconsin
well for more than half century.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

on foot every possible factor is
brought into requisition to place it
upon an operating basis. The writer
saw Highland reach fourth place in
the district in 1906. The prediction
for 1907 is that it will be crowding
and pushing for first place. Keep
your eye on the camp and watch the
shipments out of here from June
until December L.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
Met Sudden Death.

Galena Tribune, May ID: Mrs,
John Helm, residing a few miles
northwest OF Hazel Green, in Wiscon-
sin, met a sudden death near Keller,
Wis, Friday morning A horse
which she was driving became fright
ened and ran away, throwing her over
the dashboard. She died few hours
later at a farm house near the road.
Mrs. Helm was about 90 years old and
we'll known in Wisconsin, which has
been her home for many years. Her
husband resides on farm few miles
from Hazel Green.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

Representative of the Protective
Tariff League have popuiarized secre-
tary Taft's candidacy for the presi-
dency, by declaring that they must
have better protectionist in the
White House. This latest example of
arrogance on the part of the ultra
high takers ought to stir up resent
ment On the part of Taft's friend and
supporter President Roosevelt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
MINERAL POINT
Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
FARM LANDS,

The Will L. Johnston farm in the
town of Willow Springs; containing 1876
acres; 100 acres plOwland; remainder pas
ture and timber; good running spring on
place; three cheese factories within mile
Of the farm. VIII sell at a right price and on
easy terms.
A first class stock farm Of 1856 acres
owned by Matt T. Salmon. II is situated
miles from Mineral Point and 21a miles
from JOnesdale good house and the best Of
horse and cattle barns; a convenient farm, in
excellent condition. Prices reasonable ana
terms easy If not sold SOON the farm will
be for rent. Inquire at the Democrat office,
Or of Mr. salmon, on the place.
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, 1907-05-16

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 cOndt-
tiOn and will be sold at a right price.
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 good lots in the Oates Subdi-
vision, on the west side Of Dodge street.
Three lots in the Roberts Subdivis-
iOn each lot 70x1GO feet. Good lots In a very
desirable location. viii be sold cheap.
\ nice cottage in the Harris sub
division South part of city; also several
desirable building lots. Will be sold right.
The residence Of Albert NJ. Stephens,
four blocks south Of High Street opposite
Mrs Mary Neals. House contains six rOOms
has two cellars, a good cistCrn and small
barn. Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

gress to repeal the tariff on lumber.
This action comes late; but it is per-
haps better late than never. The men
Of Wisconsin who have SO long voted
for representatives in congress who
in turn have voted to perpetuate the
crime of tariff taxing lumber ought
to repent them truly of their former
sins and go and sin no more. The
lumber tariff is only one of many
crimes which have been perpetrated
in the name of protection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
4 Plea For the Birds.

Lancaster Teller: Boys with air
rifles are constantly killing birds
within the city limits. If their wanton
destruction was confined to the English
sparrow, which are pest, they might
be excused, but they should not be
permitted to kill other birds, not even
our native sparrOws.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
CITY PROPERTY.

The DR.. H. P. Mix property, adjoin
ing Mineral Point city on the south; house
has seven rooms, closets, pantry, etc, all in
goOd condition; there are about eight acres
of land; good we'll and cistern and good out
buildings on the place.
The George Harris residence in
south part Of city. This is good property
and will be sold at a very reasonable price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
Woman Gets Wrong Grin,

When Mrs. E. r. Sholes. of James
vile arrived home after spending the
day in Chicago she was handed the
wrong grip by the brakeman. In
place of satchel filed with purchased
articles, Mrs. Sholes found COM
plete burglar outfit
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
J. GORGEN & SONS,
Mineral Point.
Choicest of Fresh Meats and Fish.
S AU S AGES

We give special attention to this
branch of the business, and always
aim to give satisfaction to our numer-
Gus customers. j. GORGEN e. SONS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
George Sergeant ,

a we'll known resident of Argyle and
formerly sheriff of Lafayette county,
died AZ his home in Argyle Saturday.
The body was taken to Wiota for
burial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
THE LUMBER TARIFF

The Wisconsin legislature has at
last declared for free lumber. On
Tuesday the senate concurred in the
assembly joint resolution asking con-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
Wit and Humor
Of
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS.

THE Democratic
4 leader Of the
house is one of
the best story tellers
at the national CAPT
tai. He also has a
rich vein Of humor,
but is rather sparing
of its use in his
speeches. One Of the
most famous exam.
Piles Of his irony
was a satirical trib-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
Wit and Humor
Of
PRIVATE" JOHN ALLEN.

a FTER sixteen
"A years of serv-
ice, durin g
which time he en-
joyed the reputation
Of being the wit of
the national house
of representatives,
Private" John NJ.
Allen of Tupe lo,
Miss, voluntarily
retired to the more
lucrative If less
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

The minority leader once had a
Democratic caucus called, and the re-
porters were wild to find out the rea-
son. Williams was very short with
them at first, but finally thawed out
and said:
Boys, 1 have decided to confde in
you. I called that caucus for the pur-
pose of advocating a return to govern
ment by consuls, under which system
the Roman republic prospered for a
thousand years"
Nobody bothered him after that.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

1t was Williams who fastened the
designation of "kid' congressman to
new members. Mr.. Wharton, a boy
fsh looking recruit from Chicago, in
terrupted and wanted to know what
he meant by kid congressman.
s'Mr. Speaker" said Mr. Williams,
with a wave of his hand toward the
member from Chicago, with that de-
gree of reverence which the personal
appearance Of my interrogation eXcites
In my mind 1 should say that he is
perhaps the last person in the house
who ought to ask the question" where
at Mr.. Wharton subsidized.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

John Sharp was once denouncing the
committee on rules, popularity known
as the house machine.
1.-THE gentleman himself is a mem
Der of the committee on rules" put in
a member.
YES" drawled Williams, nominal
ly."
The house recognized the thrust with
a roar, but the other man persisted.
"You attend the meetings of that
committee he said.
II am invited to the Seances," re-
turned Williams, but l am never con-
suited about the spiritualistic appear
ances."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

When showing one of his Mississippi
constituents about the house, the de-
lighted countryman asked:
'Who is the leader of this house%
"Oh," said Allen modestly, you will
find out when they call the roll. The
first man on the list is the leader of
the house. They are just now getting
ready for a CALI
The Mississippian pricked up his
ears and listened. A moment later
the clerk bawled out at the head Of the
list:
"John NJ. Allenw
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

Many Bargains
in Wall Paper at Ivey's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

John Sharp once ran afoul OF Tom
Reed This is the way he tells the
story himself:
II met MI. Reed coming out OF the
cloakroom, and he said to me in that
peculiar drawl of his, Williams, what
ever makes you such bitter parti-
san?'
"Well, Mr.. Speaker, that's pretty
good coming from you, isn't it? l re-
piled.
"Never mind me- he replied. But
why are you such q bitter partisan?
"'Well, I'll tell you 1 said. You
know I never saw Republican until
1 was thirty eight years old, and
can't get used to them somehow
"He looked at me reproachfully and
walked away without another word"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

When Williams first ran for congress
his opponent was a famous coon hunt
er and gained much support by the
fact. Williams had never hunted
coons, but saw that something had to
be done Buying q bunch of roman
candles, he went out with the boys,
fired the candles among the branches
till he scared the coonS out of the trees,
made record hunt and won the cleo
fion
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

General Grosvenor was designated
by Mr.. Williams as 'the most exuber-
ant and INSCRIPTIONS prophet that
this part of the world ever saw"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

At a Washington banquet Mr.. Will
Hams once proposed this toast:
"Here's to President Roosevelt, whom
the world has grossly overestimated
as an author and whom the Democrat
ic party grossly underestimate as a
politician"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16
Will GAIL AZ YOUR HOME IF DESIRED


for is kepto
supplied
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-16

ute to Admiral CroWinshleld during
the Simpsons chley inquiry. This de-
licious take-off was done in verse-Wil-
liams occasionally drops into poetry
and wound up by declaring that
Great Crowninshields the bravest tar
That always stayed ashore.
At the time Mr.. Williams was men
toned as a presidential candidate he
had considerable dry fun with the re-
porters over the matter. To one news
paper man he said: MY boom is max
ing tremendous strides. My private
secretary is unreservedly for me, and
I have hopes OF securing the support
Of Charley Edwards, the clerk of the
minority ROOM"
To a somewhat young and callow re-
porter John Sharp, with exceeding
gravity, said he had quite some hopes
Of getting the nomination. Reports
from Mississippi were especially en-
couraging.
'"Toomsuba, Ofanoma, Noxopater,
Nanachehaw, Toccopola, Tabbville and
Grubbs Springs, 1 am told" he said,
"are already for me, while I have ev-
cry reason to believe that l shall have
the undivided support of such places
as Nittayuma, Wahalak, Bolatusha,
Hushpukena. Ittabena, Pelahatchie,
Mittayuma, Skutch, Cinqupin, Paw
tickfaw, Octoc, Lego, Yellow Rabbit
NbunIyav Station HambOne, DeOVO-
lente and Whynot."
Upon being asked to spell the names
he did so with great gravity.
On a later occasion, when the news
paper men asked him concerning his
candidacy, he said that Mrs. Williams
had objected that with her sick head
aches she never could stand the White
House. so he would have to give up the
presidency.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-21
PEOPLE GETTING the FINEST
MAKES At NEARLY uAlF
Easy Terms are Offered 80 that
Everybody Can Buy and Save
Money at this Great Sale

&sJu aud stsO0 Pianos etao0 80 o80e.
There arc elegant new cabinet
grand upright pia1os SoiDA al $3.50
To $3.50. Had va purchased hoes pi-
amos in the regular way ws should
have to sell them at 1850 10 800.
Thirty more Of tho newest, choicest
styles OF planes over soen came tn
yesterday and today and our stors
" simply fun 10 OVERLOOKING With tn
finest and most desirable piancs sve<
shown in this country.
New uprixhts made 10 sell at $50
to $3.50 for 195 to @137.
Terms $40 cash ~ to $50 .
week or IS to 50 monthly.
Handsome standard mAAa csniuS<
grand uprights. worth 3276 to 337t;
opening sale price $3.50. ass, C.
s2l7.
Terms $40 to $40 down 80 TO 81
monthly.
Used uprsshts good makes Chick
ering and Others We have them
marked at S125 to S14h. Terms to
suit.
Organs Half Price.
Organ buyers are also benefited
In this great sale. Good organs.
Packard. Kimban and other makes.
some new and some used to close 1t
half price sc5 to SAG, Terms ~ and
So monthly.
Out Of Town Buyers.
We want you to come and take ad-
vantage of the great money sewing
. piano opportunity that We offer u
this sale.
, II you can't come, write - onoo.
We will deliver any one OF thes
: fine pianos, with handsome stoo
, and scarf, direct to your. home r.
Waxahachfe or any where, uDoo
small payment OF $40. 31h - 376.
and you can pay the balance In easy
payments of Sc, 81 to $40 monthly
or quarterly, senl-annual or anuuai
payments arranged to suit 'purchas-
. ers ''-.-
| II you need a piano or any Kind OF
an instrument, come and see rs Fight
away, and come before the best bar
gains are taken.
Remember we are keeping our
store open every night till.10 O'Clock
during sale for the benefit. OF those
who cannot call during the day.
w. A. LEYHE, 'a''
Texas Greatest Piano Merchant. 49,
Knox St.-Moore-JordAn & Co's old
stand. Ennis, Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-02-21
HOOD & CURLIN, Special Agents
The Cows Ran Over Each Other

To get my feed Hello! Central.
give me d. II. Thompson ware
house. NO. rs" Alright" Who is
that" Thompson. Well. ! want
some more COW feed" Which
Eind2" That kind that the cows
run over each other to get-the two
sacks of cotton seed meal and hulls
aud a sack OF pure wheat chops for
$500 delivered Thank you"
50 ID. N. THOMPSON