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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04
BLOW TO
LIQUOR SHIPPING

A severe blow to one of the com
monest methods of evading the pro
hibition laws III small communities is
included in a decision just rendered
by the Interstate commerce commits
sion. The commission holds that ex-
pres companies may not be required
to accept c. O. D. shipments of liquor
and assume the burden of collecting
the selling price, plus the express
charges as they do in the case Of
other commodities.
This will have the effect of putting
a stop to the custom of shipping in
toXicants into a prohibition town adj
dressed to a fictitious cOnsignGe and
leaving it in the express COmpany's
office until called for by some one
a customer can be found for it.
The case arose from the complaint
Of the Royal Brewing company of
Kansas City against the Adams, Unit
ed States and Wells-Fargo express
companies under the clause of the
Hepburn interstate commerce law
which prohibits undue discrimination
against a particular commodity.
The express companies had adopt
ed a rule that they no longer would
accept such shipments c. o. d. In its
decision the commission states mat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04

out of humor with his daughter be-
cause he felt she was in the right in
the counsel she gave.
Then Jane came TO him, with mis-
chief in her eyes, breathless. Please
MASTER she said in low tones, look
ing about her to make sure she was
not overheard. What do Y think,
now! Mr.. Jasper have agone to the
wood, carrying blanket. What can
he want that for, I'd like to know.
He's not been sleeping there /
reckon.
Co after him, Jane said Mr.. JoT,
dan. You are a good girl, more faith
full than my own flesh and blood. Do
not allow him to see that he is fol-
lowed
The girl nodded knowingly, and
went out
Now said Mr.. Jordan to himself
I'll come to the bottom of this plot at
last. My own children have turned
against me- l will let them see that
can counterpart. Though be sick and
feeble and old, will show that I am
master still in my own house. Who
is there?
Mr.. Coyshe entered bland and
fresh, rubbing his hands. Well, Mr..
Jordan, said he-he had become ia
miliar in his address since his en-
gagement-'how are you? And my
fairy Eve, how is she? None the
worse for her junket-'
Junket!' repeated the old man.
What junket?'
Bless your soul. said the surgeon
airily. OF cour- you think only Of
curdIed milk. I don't allude to that To-
cal dish-or rather BOWL mean
Ewes expedition to Plymouth t'other
night
'Eye-Plymouth!
of course. Did you not know?
Have I betrayed secret? Lord bless
me, why should it be kept a secret
She enjoyed herself famously, Know
no better, and thought the perform
ance was perfection. l have seen
Kemble, and Kean and Vestris. But
for a provincial theater it was well
enough
You went with her to the theater?'
Yes, I and Mr.. Jasper. But don't
fancy she went only out of love Of
anu ement. She went to see the man
ager, a Mr.. Justice Thing-a-majig.'
Barrett
That's the man, because he had
known her mother
Mr.. JOrdan's face changed, and his
eyes stared. He put up his hands
as though waving away something
that hung before him.
And Jasper?'
oh, Jasper was with her. They left
me to eat my supper in comfort I
can't afford to spoil my digestion, and
I'm particularly fond Of crab. You
cannot eat crab in a scramble and do
it Justice
Did Jasper see the manager Mr..
Jordan's voice was hollow. His
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04

the discrimination againt liquor IS
not undue and upholds the ruling ad-
opted by the express companies.
The express companies alleged that
the liquor dealers had taken advant-
age of the c. o. D. plan TO send large
quantities of intoXicants into prohi-
bition communities without bona fide
orders, in many cases to fictitious ad-
dresses. On being notified that the
shipment had not been called for,
they would obtain customers by vari-
Gus devices, sometimes employing
travelling agents. Under this plan,
they claimed, the express Offices Of
ten became liquor warehouses, which
had demoralizing effect on the EN-
ployes, involving additional risk Of
loss from fire or robbery and fire.
quently involved the companies in
litigation with local authorities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04
BIG COMMIT Tees, AND
AN EXTRA SESSION

In the assembly yesterday the FOL
lowing joint resolution of momentous
Importance was presented by the
steering committee"
"a joint resolution to provide for
four joint committees of the legisla-
ture to investigate the subjects of
state aid in the building of highways,
industrial insurance, the income tax
and additional security for depositors
in state banks.
Whereas, several important sub
jects are presented to this legislature
which require careful consideration
and investigation, to the end that pro
per and comprehensive bills may be
prepared upon such subjects, and
Whereas, it would be Impractical
for the legislature or any committee
thereof to give to each of said sub
jects the consideration and attention
it's Importance demands, during the
present session Of the legislature,
Now, therefore, to the end that
said subjects may be thoroughly in
vestigated and that proper bills NAV
be prepared upon each Of said sub
jects and submitted to the legislature
for it's consideration,
BE it resolved, by the assembly, the
senate concurring, that four joint com
mittees, each consisting of four mem
bers of the assembly and three mem
bers of the senate, be appointed in
the manner that standing joint com
mittees are appointed; one Of such
committees so appointed to thorough
Iy investigate the subject of state aid
in the building of highways and TO
draft a bill or bills covering the said
subject: one of such committees so
appointed to thoroughly investigate
the subject of industrial insurance
and to report a bill or bills covering
that subject: one of such committees
so appointed to thoroughly investi-
gate the subject of an income tax and
to report a bill or bills covering that
subject and one of such committees so
appointed to thoroughly investigate
the subject of additional security for
repositor in state banks and such 9th
er amendments to the present state
banking laws as will strengthen the
banking system of this state and to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04

report bill or bills covering these
subjects
BE it further resolved, that Tho
mention of any line of inquiry herein
shall not in any way limit the field
of investigation which each Of the
said committees is empowered to en-
ter upon and which it shall deem cy-
pedient in connection with the sub
iect matter assigned to it for consid-
Grafton.
Each of the said committees, by
a majority vote of the members there
Of, is hereby vested with plenary pow
er to perform and discharge the
duties of this resolution enjOined. Any
member of each of the said commit
tees shall have power TO administer
oaths to persons appearing before
such committee.
Each of said committee shall have
power to employ such stenogr aphers,
clerks, assistants and experts as IT.
may deem necessary and expedient
for the proper discharge of the duties
hereby assigned to it, and to fix the
compensation of such persons as it
shall employ.
BE it further resolved, that each
member Of each of the said commit
tees shall be reimbursed by the state
for his actual necessary expenses but
shall receive no compensation for
time devoted to the work of such
committee.
Be it further resolved, that copy
of the proposed bill or bills framed by
each of the said committees together
with a copy of the findings and re-
concentrations of such committee
shall be sent to each member OF the
legislature at least sixty days before
the converting of the special session
of the Legislature, hereinafter provided
for,
BE it further resolved, that each
of the said committees shall hold such
meetings at such places and at such
times as it shall deem most expedi-
ent.
Be it further resolved, that the gov
ernor is hereby requested TO call
special session of the legislature at
such time as he may determine after
all of said joint committees have mott
fed him that they are ready to report
in full upon the subjects assigned to
them"
The resolution will come up for con-
later.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04
STATE NEWS In BRIEF

Oconto-The Oconto company's two
big barns in this city were totally de
stroyed by fire, with a loss Of about
$1,000, covered by insurance. About
100 tons of hay were burned.
Manftowoc-Mrs. Albert Vetting, a
well known south side resident, died
following an operation. She had been
i'll for some time. She was II and
leaves husband, parents and two
brothers and a sister.
Kaukauna-The Northwestern Rail-
road company is having 1000 steel
cars made for service on the Ashland
division This will give the division
800 steel cars for use next summer
in the mining district.
Mauston-Mrs. S. K. Sykes died OF
pneumonia, aged rs years. Her hus-
band, Sidney K. Sykes, was buried
February %, a victim of the same
disease. Their golden wedding was
celebrated here few years ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04

hands, which he he'd deprecatingly
before him, Quivered. He had his
elbows On the arms Of his chair.
Oh, yes, of cour-e he did. Don't
you understand? He went with Eve
whilst l finished the crab. 1t was
really q shame: they neither of them
half cleaned out their claws, they
were in such a hurry. 'Preciosa" was
not amiss but l preferred crab. One
can get plays better elsewhere, but
crab nowhere of superior quality
Mr.. Jordan began to pick at the
horse nair of his chair arm. There
, was a hole in the cover and his white
nervous fingers plucked at the stufing
and pulled it out and twisted it and
threw it down, and plucked again.
'What-what did Jesper hear?' he
asked falteringly.
How can 1 tell Jordan I was not
with them. I tell you, was eating my
supper quietly, and chewing every
mouthful. l cannot bolt my food. 1t
is bad-unprincipled to do So
They told you nothing?'
I made no inquiries and no inform
alton was volunteered
A slight moi behind him made
Coyshe turn. Eve was in the door
way. Here she is to answer for her
self said the surgeon. Eve, my love,
your father is curious about your eX-
cursiOn to Plymouth, and wants to
know all you heard from the man.
ager.'
oh, papa. I ought to have tod
YOU. stammered Eve.
What did he say asked the old
man, half impatiently, half fearfully.
Look here, governor said the sur
geon; it strikes me that you are not
acting straight with the girl, and as
she is about to become my wife, III
stand up for her and say what is fit
ting. l cannot see the fun Of forcing
her to run away a days journey to
pick up a few scraps Of information
about her mother, when you keep
locked up in your own head all that
she wants to know. l can understand
and make allowance for you not lik
ing to tell her everything, if things
were not-as is reported-Quite &C.
Realistically square between you and
the lady. But Eve is no longer a child.
I intend her to become my wife, and
sooner or later she must know all
Make clean breast and tell her
everything
Yes said Jasper entering, the ad-
vice is good
You come also!' exclaimed the old
man, firing up and pointing with
trembling fingers to the intruder;
you come-you who have led my
children into disobedience? My own
daughters are in league against me.
AS for this girl, Eve, whom l have
loved, who has been to me as the
apple of my eye, she is false to me-
oh, papa! dear papa!' pleaded Eve
with tears, do not say this It is not
true
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04
4 Friends Warm Tribute TO
Popular wisconsin Educator

ma young in sympathy and in his
| optimistic view Of life.
With pride Grant county claims
/ him, fer there he spent the greater
! Tar. OF his life and there his legions
Of friends leaned to appreciate him
when he was young in years. He
served that county as superintendent
0 schools for Thirteen or fourteen
/ years. Later he was principal of the
Lancaster high school and in turn
editor Of he Grant County Herald. In
the early COS he went to Madison to
! become assistant superintendent Of
schools. With the change in the ad-
ministratiOn he became chief clerk, a
position he has held ever since.
One of Mr.. Harper's remac kable
-aIents is his wonderful power to re-
member faces. Although the visitor
may not have been seen for years,
Mr.. Harper is able, at first glance, to
| call the person by name and tell Of
some experience quite forgotten by
| the caller. 1t would be superfuous to
LAY that this rare gift alone has been
the key to more than one mans pop
uIarity Another charm is his genial
humor and readiness to illustrate by
means Of a suitable anecdote, or
story. Some years ago, a well
known teacher was heard to say:
4 like to listen 20 Mr.. Harper and
watch him how he tells stories with
one eye and winks time with the 9th
c~."
We doubt if Abraham Lincoln, the
prince of story tellers, had a much
greater supply of ready-to-ft-in clever
/ illus rations.
/ He has as much to do as any man
in the department, yet he is never too
/ busy TO talk, and never was he heard
/ to complain. In fact, he likes to
! talk almoss as we'll as to give assist
ance In conversation he is an
artist. 1t is a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
/ JOY to see those sparkling eyes and
heac that pleasant voice, to say moth
! ing Of the benefits one gets from lis
! tening to the flowing sentences rich
! in thought and beautiful in senti-
ment.
/ When a young teacher has trouble,
she goes to Mr.. Harper for advice;
when an older teacher is looking for
/ better position. she calls on him
for suggestions: when a principal
needs information on school law or
general management, he consults the
same man: when a school district
wants to build a schoolhouse, o.
straighten some entangled affair, a
man is sent direct to the chief clerk;
and that cheerful soul reaches the
glad hand and clears away the diff
Guilty for one as easily as for the 9th
ers. The charm of it is that he
grants his favors in such unique
way that one can not help but feel he
expects no other reward than that
each in turn shall send others TO
seek new fayors.
But why endeavor to say any more!
1t is beyond the humble power Of an
ordinary mortal TO do justice to him
in an attempt at word picture. It
is enough to say he deserves his
great popularity. Long live the help
full, optimistic friend of the Wiscon-
sin schools and teachers, the genial
Charles L. Harper.-D. L. 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04

With all respect for the great abil
i.y of the many other Conscientious
educators of the state. We feel there
is one Of whom we may speak as the
most popular school man in Wiscon-
sin. To any one who has ever been
in the state superintendent Office,
the mention OF the name would be I'M
necessary. The thoughts of all would
turn to the same man.
Did any one ever go into that Office
not to find two or more people wait
ing to see the chief clerk? Does any
one ever forget that co-dial greeting
when the turn comes 10 take a place
near that familiar desk? Never did
mortal walk out into the corridor
again, after tina. welcome and friend
" chat, without saying to himself, or
herself. that one of the most kindly
disposed. genial persons on earth is
Charles L. Harper. To meet him is TO
like him: to know him is to thank God
there is at least one man in this
world who never fails TO give help
and scatter sunshine where'er he
goes.
Mr.. Harper is a native of West
Virginia, We believe. When he began
his earthly career, We know not, and
it does not matter. II is sufficient to
say he is a happy blending Of youth
and age. He was gray haired many
years ago: he will be young if he live
fifty years from now. He has al
ways been old in common sense and
good judgment; he will always re-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-03-04
KILLS BEST FRIEND.
Strange Deed of John Matthews Of
Neenah.

milwaukee,, Wis. March "A Nee
nah special says that John Matthew,
well known resident nephew of the
chief of police, shot and killed his
best friend, Charles Solomon, in a
store yesterday afternoon. Three 9th
er men in the store narrowly escaped
injury. Matthews, when captured in a
field near the city, said he did net
know why he did it.
Many persons making liberal prom
Uses are misers in fulfilling them.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
Notice Of SherifFs Sale.
The State of Texas, County of Randall.

The State of Texas, County of Randall.
By virture of an order of sale, issu-
ed out of the Honorable District Court
of Dallam County, on the llth day of
Nov. y. ID. 1909, by the Clerk thereof,
in the case of Row Hardware Co. a
Corporation versus G. G. Baker. +.
G. Reed. o. .. Allen and 4. {. Allen,
and Reed Allen Realty Company, No.
399, and TO me, as Sheriff. directed
and delivered, | will proceed to sell
for cash. within the hours prescribed
by law for Sheriff S Sales, on the First
Tuesday in January, \. ID. 1910. it
being the 9th day of said month, before
the Court House door of said Randall
County, in the town of Canyon. the
following described property, to-wit:
One l6 inch John Deere walking pillow,
Two GO tooth drag harrows, One No.
= John Deere two row riding planter,
One two row John Deere riding cult
vator levied on as the property of G.
c. Baker to satisfy Judgment
amounting to $500 in favor of Rowe
Hardware Co. and costs of suit.
Given under my hand, this eth day
of Dec. \. ID. 1909.
II. II. Sanford. Sheriff. 31-3t
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
Road Yields to Forest Monarch.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 29--On
the western slope of the Cas-
cade mountains a giant fir tree
blocked the.right of way of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget
Sound railroad. The original
survey was made directly
through the trunk of the tree.
When the grading crew
reached this stretch of right of
way and was telling some of the
finest timber in the world to
make way for the railroad, the
foreman stopped at the foot of
the great fir.
A conference was held, and
the officials appealed to for adj
vice. At last it was decided to
diverge from the original sur
vey and build a horseshoe curve
around the great tree.
The fir tree stands over 4OC
feet high and has a girth of 5t
feet and Is inches above ground,
1t is supposed to be $500 years
old.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10

The greatest danger from in
fuenza is of its resulting in
pneumonia. This can be obvi-
ated by using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, as it not only
cures influenza, but counteracts
any tendency of the disease
pneumonia. Sold by
City Pharmacy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10

Many persons find themselves
with a persistent cough
after an attact of influenza. AS
this cough can be promptly
cured by the use of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, it should
not be allowed to run on until
it becomes troublesome. Sold
by City Pharmacy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
The Correct Time

to stop a cough or cold is just as
soon as it starts-then there
will be no danger of pneumonia
or consumption. Just a few
doses of Billiards. Horehound
Syrup taken at the start will
stop the cough. If it has been
running on for sometime the
treatment will be longer, but
the cure is sure. Sold by A. H.
Thompson, Leading Druggist.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
Don't be Hopeless

about yourself when you re
crippled with rheumatism or
stiff joints-of course you've
tried lots of things and they
failed. Try Billiards. Snow Lin
iment-it will drive away all
aches, pains and stiffness and
leave you as well as you ever
were. For sale by A. H. Thomp-
son, the Leading Druggist.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
Choked to Death

is commonly said of babies who
have died of the Group. How
unnecessary this is. No child
ever had the Group without hav
inga cold or cough at the start. If
you will stop the first symptom
of the cough with Billiards.
Horehound Syrup there is no
danger whatever of Group. Sold
by A. H. Thompson, the Lead
ing Druggist.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10

A sprained ankle will usually
disable the injured person for
three or four weeks. This is
due to lack of proper treatment.
When Chamberlain's Liniment
is applied a cure may be effected
in three or four days. This lin
iment is one of the best and
most remarkable preparations
in use. Sold by City Pharmacy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10

If you are suffering from bill
iousness, constipation, indiges-
ton, chronic headache, invest
one centin a postal card, send
to Chamberlain Medicine Co.,
Des Moines, Iowa. with your
name and address plainly on the
back, and they will forward you
a free sample of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Sold by City Pharmacy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
Panhandle Building in Dallas.

A campaign is now on in Am
arillo looking to the establishing
of a permanent Panhandle build
ing at the Texas State Fair
grounds in Dallas, and also for
the placing of an exhibit to be in
charge of the Dallas Chamber OF
Commerce.
1t is believed both of these
schemes will meet the entire APP.
proval of the people throughout
the Panhandle. Dallas News.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10

The peculiar properties of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
have been thoroughly tested
during epidemics of influenza,
and when it was taken in time
we have not heard of a single
case of pneumonia. Sold by the
City Pharmacy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
It's a Crime

to neglect your health. The
worst neglect that you can be
guilty of is to allow constipation
biliousness or any liver or bowel
trouble to continue. 1t is pois-
oning your entire system and
may lead to a serious chronic
disease. Take Billiards. Her
bine and get absolutely well.
The sure cure for any and all
troubles of the stomach, liver
and bowels. Sold by A. H.
Thompson, Leading Druggist.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
Removal Notice.

The Panhandle Bakery has
moved east to opposite the Rog-
erson hotel. We make delivery
of all goods; terms, cash after
this date. Please phone number
2O6.
tn j. F.. Beaver, Proprietor.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
Notice!

To our friends: circumstances
necessitates our going strictly
upon a cash basis until further
notice. Thomas Bros. 81 1t
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
Al Our Churches
METHODIST

Sabbath school at 9.45 a. m.
u. q. Foster, Superinte ndent.
Preaching by the pastor at II
a. IN.
Pastor, Rev. Hawkins
Epworth League, $50 p. IN.
Prayer meeting, Thursday,
evening at 80
All are invited to these ser
vices.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday services
9.30a. m. Sunday school
HOO a. m. Public worship,
Rev. j. S. Groves, pastor
6.45 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
40 p. IN. Evening services
I.30 p. m. Thursday evening,
Bible study and prayer meeting.
You are cordially invited to
any and all of these services.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday services
1000 a. IN. Bible school
HOO a. m. Public worship.
J. J. Hutchinson, Pastor
800 p. IN. Christian Endeavor
100 p. IN. Public worship
40 p. m. Wednesday prayer
meeting.
40 p. IN. Friday training for
service.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-10
BAPTIST

Sunday services,
$50 a. m. Sabbath School
j. c. Hunt, supt.
HOO a. IN. Preaching
j. NJ. Harder, Pastor
6.45 p. IN. Union Endeavor
viii Hudnall, leader
40 p. m. Preaching, by pastor
J. NJ. Harder.
40 p. m. Wednesday evening
Prayer meeting.