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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

realize it's wasteful, sinful, anti social
character.
COncurring in such views, the under
signed call on all fellow citizens who
are in agreement Herewith, to join
them in an effort to consolidate the
Free Trade sentiment of the nation.
Such a consolidation will reveal the
true economic opinion of at least por
ton Of our citizens, and will facilitate
cooperation with the Free Traders of
other nations which are also suffering
from the evils of Protective policy.
Names and addresses should be for
warded without delay to any of the I'M
dersigned:
JOHN BIGELOW, 21 Gramercy Park,
New York.
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS, India
House, Boston, Mass.
JAMES H. BILLIARD, 571 Audubon
St., New Orleans, La.
LOUIS R. ENRICH, 80 West nth ST.,
New York.
WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON, 6
Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
BOLTON HALL, IS Pine St., New
York.
BYRON w. HOLT, "a Broad St., New
York.
TOM L. JOHNSON, 2343 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, Ohio.
DAVID STARR JORDAN, Stanford
University, California.
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY, 2
Rector ST., New York.
LOUIS F. POST, Ellsworth Building,
Chicago, Ill.
VIM. G. SUMMER, Yale University,
New Haven, Conn.
CHAS. D. WILLIAMS, "A Campau
Building, Detroit, Mich.
July ;, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
A BUCKET OF WATER.
In Right Place When Needed It Will
Prevent a Conflagration.

III ni9ht race when Needed II VIII
Prevent a Conflagration.
y single bucket of Watcr-even a
cupful-thrOWn on a blaze at its start
often does more good than reservoir
full ten minutes later. And yet in not
one out of a thousand American homes
is Il single bucket OF water dedicated
to fire protection. The only excuses
for this negligence are ignorance, care
lesSness, total disregard of property
and life. Poverty may explain the alb
Sence Of structural protection. but no
one who has a home is too poor to
afford Il bucket of water Even %
cents spent for fire pals will measur-
ably increase for years the safety of
house and that of its inmates. And
the only attention this very effective
fire apparatus will need is an occasion
al refilling from the pump or tap
The virtue Of the bucket of water
kept exclusively for fire purposes is
that it is always there when you look
for it and always full of water There
is, to be sure, lots of water around the
house except when the pipe or pump
has frOZen), but by the time one can
find bucket take it to the tap or
pump, wait for it to fill and then take
it back to the fire not one bucket but
ten are needed. If, however, you can
dash into the hall seize a ready filled
bucket and souSe the blazing curtain,
all within twenty seconds, one bucket
generally will be more than enough,
as good as a whole fire department
and far less destructive than its super
fluffy of water.
The family that cares anything at
all for its belongings should keep at
least one bucket of water on n little
bracket in the hall on each floor and
another bucket in the garnet. Down
cellar there should be Il barrel of wa
ter and a bucket not far from the
furnace. The water in the garnet or
cellar may be kept from freezing in
cold weather by adding common salt.
Exchange.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
The intelligent Trout.

A correspondent says that when fish
ing in a small river he hooked a small
trout. "After a little ] managed to
pull him free, and he came along the
surface side up toward the landing net
without further resistance. Finding
the line little too long, began to reel
in, careIessly allowing the rod to drop
almost to the straight, when the fish,
then only a foot or two from the shelly
ing shore, suddenly recovered his wind.
| The water was but two or three inches
deep at the spot, quite still and clear,
with one or two small patches Of sur
face grass on it. Instantly the trout
rushed at one of these patches and
seized the grass in his mouth, holding
on for all he was worth and defying
me to drag him free. I then put the
net under him and lifted him out with
the bit of weed stuck in his teeth
London Field.
The Mineral Point fair, Aug. II to 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Her Proposals.

Talking of the Baroness Burdett-
Coutts, Lord Houghton said: Miss
Coutts likes me because 1 never pro-
posed to her Almost all the young
men Of good family did. Those who
did their duty by their family always
did. Mrs. Browne Miss Couttts' COM
panion) used to see it coming and took
herself out Of the way for ten minutes,
but she only went into the next room
and left the door open, and then the
proposal took place, and Immediately
it was done Miss Coutts coughed, and
Mrs Browne came in again" -Augus-
tus ]. G. Hare's RecollectiOns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
Donald Goldman.

Donald, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
Bernard Goldman of 56 S. 48th court,
Chicago, died June "a, 1909, at the
Garfield Park Sanitarium where he was
operated on for appendicitis. He was
bright, energetic little fellow. He
was four years and eight months old.
He leaves to mourn his death his parents
and little sister Lillian and also his
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. John Ora
ham and family of this city. He was
laid to rest at Forest Home Cemetery
on June 81, where he waits the resur-
rectiOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
In the Interest of Good Eyes

A noted oculist advises against using
the eyes Immediately after waking;
therefore the habit of many young
girls of reading or studying in bed is
injurious. 1t is harmful to use the
eyes when sleepy, as it is a great
strain upon the muscles. If one must
read or write when drowsy, rise occa-
sionally and battle the eyes with hot
or cold water Remember that a quick
change from a dark room to a brilliant
light is a strain upon the eyes.-New
York Press
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Heat Conductors.

Some substances conduct heat more
freely than others, silver among the
metals being the best conductor, and
as a unit Of measurement is taken at
1000. Compared with silver as a con-
ductOr, gold is 981, copper 845, zinc
GIL, tin 422, steel 397 and wrought
iron 1876. Glass, wood, gases, liquids
and resinous substances are bad con-
ductors. Water is such a poor con-
ductOr that If heat is applied to the
top it will boil at the top. while the
bottom will remain cold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

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Why not consult a physician who makes
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Asthma, Humors ErupSions, Bad Effects of tho
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treated and the result obtained and can refer
you to those who have been cured. Diseases Of
women Il specially Consultation and examine
ton entirely free, Reasonable terms for
treatment. One price. No large fees
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
The Eclipse
Painting and Decorating
Company

of Mineral Point and Chicago can
give you satisfaction in any line of
painting, paper hanging, etc.
A trial and we will show you that
we are second to none Ask for our
wall paper samples; they are the ''best
ever" Estimates made, and work
done by contract. Call up Phone 374.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
The PRAYER He Didn't Make.

In a certain parish near Dumfries a
newly made elder was summoned to
the sickbed of a parishioner. Being
naturally a bashful man, he was in
great anxiety as to the prayer he wad
haze to pit up and wished to avoid
going altogether At length he was
persuaded by his wife and started on
his Grand On his return bis wife
greeted him with the query:
"And how did ye get on, William"
ooh, grand! He was deid."-Dundee
Advertiser.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Solicitude.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
TorIins, didn't you say that horse
you bought has a pedigree?"
Yes" was the complacent reply.
"Well, knowing how unlucky you
are with horses, I consulted a veteri-
nary surgeon. You needn't worry.
The doctor says It won't hurt him in
the least"-Washingto Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Reformed SpeiIinQ,

A commercial traveller tells us Of an
interesting notice exhibited in the win
dow of a small shop in the west of
England. 1t ran:
ONE GRONE UNE 4 POTT.
To upholders of the new photography
this should be interesting. 1t refers to
home grown honey and its price,-Lon-
don News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Well Placed.

Bacon-That office seeking friend Of
yours has landed job at last"
Egbert-Good! What has he landed?
Hes keeper at the pesthouse."
well. he's the right man in the right
place Hes the greatest pest 1 ever
knew."-Yonkers Statesman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Kicked on BEING TickIed TO Death.

FN'~'N~~ VT O~IIT5 7 FNFNFN~ " ~opkFF'
Chairman Of the COmmittee-YOu got
anything to say before we strings you
up? Bad Buggins the condemned)-
If 1t amt too much trouble I'd like
to have you trim the end Of the rope
where it's frayed. 1t tickles me neck.
Puck
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
The cannx Scots Sense of Humor

TIC NdHHJ SCOT oeTeS OF EFHTI'VI'
The reason a Scot does not laugh at
q joke right away, says Dean Ramsay,
is not, as is the popular fiction, that he
is "slow in the uptake," but that the
canny man will not commit himself
He must think it over before he do
mates the exact amount of laughter
which the joke deserves. The Scot
minister who is Scotland's common
public speaker, is aware, consciously
or instinctively, of this trait, and his
delivery Of an anecdote with a point
Is thing of unique art.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Extremely So.

But why did you eat the Gaze she
baked?"
II wanted to make myself solid"
Did you succeedY
Il should say so. 1 felt like ton of
."-Cleveland Leader.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Woman's Way,

BIobbs-Have you ever noticed that
the average woman gets off trolley
car backward? Slobbs-Ttat's the way
she gets off a joke too.-Philadelph
poc0rH
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Too Pressing.

"And did you enjoy your African
trip, major? How did you like the
savages?"
ooh, they were extremely kind heart
ed! They wanted to keep me there for
linner."-London Opinion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Family Ties.

Old GentIeman-Have you any fam
lily ties? Willie-Oh. yes, sir. Father
makes me wear all his old ones.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

The taxidermist makes an honorable
living at skin game.-Philadelpb
Record
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
Yankee Bread.

If you want to look we'll fed eat moth
ing but our Yankee bread For sale
only at TOaY's Cafe
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

Advantage is a better soldier than
rashness. -Shakespeare.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

Recent discoveries have also proved that
dandruf is caused by germs on the scalp.
Therefore, to cure dandruff, the first thing
TO do is to completely destroy these dan.
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

The Mineral Point fair, Aug. II to 20.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
80 years 81

have made
chronic diseases
q SnNCialtN fOl,
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.

L. S. con. 2's reg. 1880. .1oi1z 1924
u. :. con. 2's cou. 1890 .10194 -
L. S 3's reg. .10112 1921
L. 5. IS Cou. 90S-1S....s......,.102 10ZIk
u. s. 3s cOu., small bends.
lSuo-4s .1UD
L s. As reg 1925. ...........,....1S9s+ 1854
L. 5. As cOu. 1S25................121 -.
L. s Panama Canal 1890 year
rs reg. 936.....................I0l 10lh
District of Columbia 3-e5's 1924 1881 -.
Philippine Islands land pur-
chase As 19l4-34.......-.........1Q0 90.
Panama 1893 s---......-..........10 1919
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
Western Railroad Shares Lead Wall Market With aa Very Ae
NEW YORK SECURITIES BECOME
STEADY AFTER ACTIVE
MORNING Squirt.

NEW YORK. June Az p. m--New
York stocks today are resting firmly at
the higher level resulting from yester-
DAYS advance. In the early trading
today some of the railroad shares and
most of the list showed very strong,
but the middle of the morning the mar
ket steadied, business became less &C
tive. and indications now point to a
period Of rest with possibly some reaC-
ton.
The market was very active at the
= start Some of the speclalties showed
wide openings. Atchison made a phe-
nominal start for the present year.
= opening at 10 after closing at less last
ssnight- The chief reason for this is that
8 with the Pacific roads advancing. as
they have done it was but logical that
sAtchison should come up TO the same
level II did so at jump.
Erie stocks, New York Central, and
aother Eastern roads shared in the adj
~vances Of the early trading. The Hi
: stocks were particularly strong early
= today.
: Steel rested this morning after its O.
point squirt but some of the other IN
{. dustrials advanced a point or more
? Among them were Rubber and Shelters,
= which were rather weak yesterday.
.s The reaction setting in about noon
lis only slight The leading stocks
1 have fallen back about a point, and the
: market at this hour is quiet and steady
r The rise OF. stocks at this time is now
seen to be natural and healthy. The
s leaders in the advance have been the
/. Western railroads, which will be the
- chief benehciaris Of the big wheat har-
vest which is beginning to be gathered
in the Southwest It is Yet too early TO
predict that the yield of wheat will be
= in any way phenomenal. but Wall
Street has made up its mind that the
harvest of 1903 viii be large one, and !
the rise of the Pacific railroads for the
Z past two days has been in the nature
= of a discount OF the harvest. II is but |
natural that the Eastern roads should |
trail along behind, as they will be in |
directly benefited by theincreased traf- |
: nc in the West.
> The rise In the Industrial shares is |
predicted upon the listing OF steel shares |
: on the Paris Bourse and the general in /
. crease of orders in car works and loco
motive factories. The advance, there
fore. is less speculative than usual. and /
based upon real or expected Increase in /
3 business which the eve of Wall Street /
now clearly foresees.
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
VEGETABLE PRICES
WEAK FROM SUPPLY
Demand for HOMEGROWN
Produce-Spring Chick
ems IS Cents.

Heavy shipments OF cabbage. onions,
potatoes, peas. berries. pineapples,
oranges. and cantaloupes into the local
wholesale produce market this morning
induced weakness in the early hours,
but sharp selling kept most of the prices
on a par with yesterds ". Had it not
been for the usual weekend demand
there undoubtedly would have been
drop in the prices of the staple produce.
The heavy demand for new potatoes at
all the leading commission houses boil
stored up the price. while there was also
considerable call for cabbage. particu-
larry home grown. The appearance of
homegrown peas in the market created
a demand, and the price for the best
jumped from s. so 10 81 a barrel
The egg market showed signs of weak
ness, but unless the expected heavy
shipments arrive today or tomorrow the
price is likely TO remain at % cents per
dozen. Spring chickens sold easily at 50
cents per pound, while there was prac-
a-9lly no demand for old fowls
Eggs, Cheese, and Butter.
Cheese-New York, fats. large. per h..
l31za14ci small, per h., 14a14izc.
Eggs-Virginia, nearbys. 22aS3c.
Butter-Creamery, fancy. 26iza27c; Western
hrsts. 25a26c; process. fancy. 2Za23c; fair to
good, 20a2lcs dairy. choice, 19a20c: dairy,
good; lSalsc; store-packed, fresh. I71zc.
Poultry.
Live Poultry-Chickens spring per H.. 24a
&c; hens, 14c; ROSTERS, &c; ducks, large
per h., ioal2ci small. per 10, Sa9c; geese
per To-. 6alOci turkeys, toms, per ID, Z;
hens, per ID. lac.
Dressed Poultry-Chickens. spring. per
ID, 3Sa35ci ROSTERS, per ID, 9a1oc: tuT-
keys, undrawn, toms. per h., 15a16c; hens.
per h., l5al6c; ducks. large. per H.. 10a12c;
geese, per H., 6a10c.
Fruits.
FTuits-AppIes, fancy brands, per Dbl. $3.50
66.50: oranges, California, per box. s. 75a
$3.25; Florida. per box S2.00aS5o; strawber-
ries, per crate, 81 %; pineappies $50; can
taloupes.- per crate, Sl-50a2.2 Is; peaches per
crate, S2.o0a2.75
Vegetables
etgetables-Potatoes per bu. 81 coal. 10; po-
tatoes home grown. per bu.. socaS1 90; new
potatoes. per Dbl. s.. 00a5.50; yams per bbl.,
s.. 50a25o; cucumbers, per basket. 81 -50as1.55;
spring cabbage. per crate, slice; csuiihower.
per basket, $50; squash per crate,
tomatoes. Florida. per crate. S1.50a3.0o; spin
ach, per bbl. Sl.00: kale, per Dbl, sea
75c: lettuce. per Dbl. 81 0OaS150: asparagus,
per bunch. 5a90c; home grown. per doz.,
punches. 504yEc; beets. per crate. sS.ooa
S50; rhubarb. per bunch. itsa2c: radishes,
per 100. SL00; Texas onions. per crate. 81 zoa
I so; home grown peas, per bhl., 3. 5oa4-Oo.
Live Stock.
Live stock-Iamb. sasizc per ID. sheep,
31za5c per ID; calves, 5a71zc per ID.
The Washington times., 1909-06-04

The cotton crop report of the Depart
meRt OF Agriculture made public today,
estimates that the area of cotton plant
ed or expected 10 be planted this year
Q9O9) is about $50 per cert of the area
planted last year-equivaient to about
81 9i8. 600 acres. in compa son with last
years planted area Of 81 $40, 600 acres
a decrease of about ]. 1900 acres
The condition OF the growing crop on
Nav ., according to the department
estimates. was 81 per cei.t Of a normal
condition, as compared with 1911 per
cent at the corresponding date I'm 1905,
and S1.4 per cent, the average condition
for the past ten years OF Nav ..
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
BAY YACHT RACES
HELD OFF OXFORD

EASTON, Nd. June AT the semi
annual meeting Of the members OF the
Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club il was
decided 10 hold this years regatta.
OF oxford. on the Tired Avon and Chop
tank rivers, instead OF on the Miles
river, on st. MichaeFs, as previously
announced.
The reason given for the change was
because Of letters received from mem
bers OF other yacht clubs stating 4Ifat
they We're afraid that the water after
leaving I1lghman's Point, on Miles riv-
er, 10 the harbor at St MichaePs. was
not deep enough for the large yachts
OF their fleet and. in addition 10 this.
that IL was not broad enough
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
SECURITIES IN DEMAND, WITH
PRICES HOLDING FIRM
AND STEADY.

Trading on the local stock exchange
today was we'll distributed over the
list with prices fi--m and steady Bond
sales were small in amount on a de-
mand which there were no offerings to
cover Washington Railway 4 per
cents and Potomac Electric Consoli-
dated were the issues most in demand.
Traction shares were feature of
the trading Capital Traction sold q
fractional lot at 1854. Bidding for Rail-
way common was active on call and
sIterWard- Some of the stock was Of
fered at 1879. but the buying broker
would not give more than a and there
the matter rested after the bidding and
offering had been going on for several
minutes. After call the bidding began
again and sales of 100 shares were re
corded.
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
TODAY'S PRICES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

(QUotations furnished by W. B. Hibbs
c.. Bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building.
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
inEton Stock ExchAnCs. and Chicago BoArs
q TEadsl
The Washington times., 1909-06-04

Railway preferred sold at fractions
below 90. and bids were made which
there was not stock TO I'LL
Lanston was in great demand around
los Several hundred shares were taken
at these figures, and at one time there
was bid calling for 900 shares at Is.
Real Estate Title was again in evil
dence- Orders are out for quite a block
of this stock. but after the showing of
hands yesterday the broker who hap
pens to hold about all the saIeab bic
shares is holding out for 500 a share
ana those interested in the present
movement of the stock say ne will get
It If he is Datient
Demand for local securities is active
not TO say urgent, as there Is plenty
OF money to invest Prices in the main
are holding firm. without much fiuc-
tuatiOn either way.
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
TODAY'S SALES ON THE
WASHINGTON MARKET

Washington Railway and Electric As.
S2.000ziS7i4
Potomac Electric Consolidated SIS,
81, 0009i1035s
Capital Traction, 20155A
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred. 50aS9%4. J0nS97s.
Ianston. 100n15Is
GraphOpnOne preferred, 10d25
After call-Greene Cananea, 100011,
1Q0d11
Lanston. 100d15Il. 1O0d151k. 500d155t.
Washington Railway and Electric
common. 50H423s, 5G0421z.
Real Estate Title 10do5
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
SHAD LINK MATCHED
TO WRESTLE ROLLER

BALTIMORE. June 4.-shad Link. the
Wel-knoWn heavyweight wrestler, has
returned TO this city after an absence
Of six months spent in the middle West
and announced that he has been
matched with the millionaire wrestler
Dr. Z j. Roller, and will meet him N
Seattle, Wash, on July /, during the
World s Tournament there
Seattle at that time viii be the Tnecca
Tor AL the worlds known star mat
artists, for Americas, Frank Gotch
and others will be on hand
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
STAUFFER TO COACH.

OXFORD, Miss. June 4-Dr. Nathan
p Stauffer, the former University OF
Pennsylvania player, has been engaged
TO coach the University of Mississippi
football team next fall Follow Ing the
plan of other Southern colleges. Mis-
sissippi has decided to have one coach
for all branches Of athletics, so DR.
Stauffer will be in charge throughout
the year.
The Washington times., 1909-06-04

SALE OF STOCK BY HOTTRS
Shares to II a. m. 54s, 200.
Shares 10 u m, $4,000.
@Ex-dividend.
~@EX-diV. 2Jkcs
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
STUDENT BROWNS.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. June ALFRED
SEIZED. OF Altoona, Pa, a theological
student at the Josephinul, a Catholic in
stitution, was drowned while bathing.
The Washington times., 1909-06-04
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished by z. F. Hutton
& Co, members New York Stock Ex-
change, Thomas L. Hume. manager. 13o1
F street northwest: