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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21

Souri, hoped that the sentinel at the
door would join in the chase, In which
event she intended to go to Jakey's
room. get him out and attempt to es-
cape. But the soldier only went as
far rs the door at the head of the long
staircase Then, remembering that he
would doubtless be punished for let
ting one prisoner escape, and that
there We're several negroes in the
"black hole" for him to guard, he went
no farther.
In iivc minutes Souri, heard the bark
ing Of hounds without.
No word was sent to headquarters
regarding Marks escape till the hounds
had followed the scent to the river
and there lost II, Then one Of the
guards was sent in to report the whole
affair. Being an infautryman, he was
obliged to walk, which took time, Cav
airy was the only arm Of the service
capable OF following the escaped man
With Il chance Of success, and cavalry
must be fcrricd across the river or or
dcrcd from Dallas. ON the other side,
chosen, and two squadrons were Ill.
rected to proceed at once, the one to
throw n chain guard across the neck Of
MoccNViu point, the other to scour the
river bank for distance of several
miles below. Had there been any cav
airy nearer. Mark would have had
very slender chance to get away. As
1t was, he barely escaped one Of the
squadrons.
About noon the provost marshal sent
for Souri, and Jakey with 4 view to
gaining from them whatever he might
concerning Marks identity and his mis-
sion.
"Who are your" he asked of Souri,
not unkindly.
"MfSsouri Slack"
"Wherc do you liver"
"On the Anderson road. not far from
Jasper"
"And this boyp"
Hes my brother"
when did you come from homer"
"Threc days ago"
"What brought you, or how did you
know that tho prisoner was here and
In jail|'
"Jakey sent me word"
"lIow?"
IooNTINuEpl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21

"Hab message TO yo. Missile Laura,
uiggerS sit away"
Come with me"
She took the candle and led the way
to the dining room above. leaving the
two colored people below. Then she
turned to Mark:
why in heavens name did you come
back here?"
1t was a choice between life and
death. escaped this evening from
Chattanooga, where | was to be hang
ed tomorrow morning. Every place OF
concea.ment on this side OF the river
will be entered and searched. If cou.
cealed in this house. occupied by a
family of white people and Confeder-
ateS, | may not be- found. Otherwise
my recapture is certain"
She thought moment. rubbing her
palms together. as was her habit when
excited Then she called to the serv-
ants below:
Go to bed. Uncle Daniel, and you,
too. auntie This girl is worn out with
tIdNeuHS' auu du SolLlS W IN u pi'SS
for her to sleep"
Then turning 10 Mark she motioned
him TO follow her
They went up two flights of stairs.
stepping on tiptoe and ut last reached
landing from which pair of steps
led to n trap door,
go up there" she whispered.
81, ka ste ,~S tho
trap open and entered the Enclosure of
the roof. Before lowering the door he
looked back 10 whisper God bless
YOU" but all was dark. Laura had
gone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
HORRORS OF WAR.

Europe today Is an arsenal.
Five million soldiers In times OF
peace mean l0.O00.000 strong
men removed from useful work
for the welfare Of mankind and
n loss to the world of at least
$10,0O0.000 n day even II we do
not count mans labor worth
more than dollar day. The
implements OF war bring many
nations to the verge of bankrupt
cy. Let a new weapon of de-
struction be introduced by one
nation and nll the others have to
follow suit. and the old weapons
are thrown away AS useless. to
be sold for old iron. Generals
Of armies and ndmirals of ma
vies, one and all promoters OF
wholesale murder. break Ing con
tinuously the sixth command
ment. are the most honored. nd
mired and battered men living.
In Europe the squares OF large
cities are filed with their monu-
ments. Wars dCmorallze our
boys. makes them ferocious,
cruel and utterly regardless of
human life. Years after war
granddaughter. mutilation. rapine
and rowdylsm are on the in
crease.-Rabbi Emanuel Schrei-
Der.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
CHAPTER X.
MARK S KEEPER.

n II ARK stood for moment look.
wi ing about him. There were
dormer windows. which let
4 in the moonlight so that he
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
CONTINUED

Mark felt assured that unless he
could be concealed in some place where
searchers would not be likely to in.
trude he would be lost. He well knew
that every foot of ground within five
or ten miles of Chattanooga would be
alive with people hunting for him. The
negro cabins would not be safe, for no
searching party would respect them.
There was but one chance for him. He
must effect an entrance into the Fain
house. and that with the knowledge
as to his true character of but one per-
son-Laura Fain.
He reached the negro cabin and
knocked
"Who dar?"
"Whar Uncle Dan'l sleep?"
'Nex to de lef'."
Mark went as directed and called up
Uncle Daniel He heard Il movement
as of some one getting up. and pres
emily the old man stood at the open
door
Uncle. I'ze got ii message TO- yo
young mistress"
w no IIOLI'
"De po' white man what war hyar
las week wild he little brudder."
Nice man. dat Hab he got in trou-
ble?"
''Nebber mind dat, uncle. Go in de
house n wake up Missile Laura"
Amt got no key
Cant you wake up some one in
side?"
"Why don 20 wait till mornen?'
Cant do dat no how De message
mus be giben at once"
WAL" said Daniel at last. II do
what | can TO dat man; he berry fine
gentleman eff he war po' white"
Mark followed the old man to the
rear door of the basement ON the
way huge dog bounded at them. but
seeing Daniel his ferceness ended in
play. Daniel succeeded in waking
negro woman who slept within; the
door was opened. and they stepped in
side
Go tell Missile Laura a culled gal
want to speak to her right of. Say
she got message from de man what
war hyar wild he little brudder." said
Daniel
AT dis time O. nlght?'
"Yas: de message mus be delibered
right away" said Mark. Don wake
no one but Missile Laura Tread
sof1y"
The woman lighted a candle and
went of with It grumbling. leaving
Mark and Daniel In the dark They
waited for perhaps ten minutes. when
they heard steps and saw the light re-
turning The negro woman was FOL.
lowed by Laura Fain. dressed In a
wrapper. She knew Mark from the
moment she saw him. but pretended
only to see a negro girl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
CHURCHES OF MINERAL POINT
st paul's-Catholic.

st PauIs-Catholic-
Rev L. P. O'Reilly. pastor. Mass at 500 and
lO:Slam.; Vespers, with benedictition at i:SJ
z. m.
ST. Mary 'S-Catholie.
Rev Nicholas weyer. pastor Mass at sou
and 1000 a. m; Vespers at 3:0Op m.
Trinity Church.
Rev March Chase, rector. Holy Communion
at 500 a M Morning prayer and sermon lo:SO;
Sunday school at II rs a. M; Evening prayer
7:30.
Methodist Episcopal.
Rev S. A Bender, pastor. Services at l0:Su
a. m. and : 80 p. m.
Glass meeting at a. m; Sunday school at
II 45; Epworth league at $3.50.
PRAYER meeting Thursday evening 1:S
Primitive Methodist Church.
Rev W. j. c. Bond, pastor. Services at 1889
a. IN. and 7:30 p. m.
Glass meeting 900 a. m; Sunday school at
300 D. m; Junior Endeavor at p. m; Christian
Endeavor at $3.50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening 1880,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
SWIM MiNG.

/ believe that every woman
should swim. Indeed, think
every child should learn before
Il reaches the age of fifteen.
hut | consider swimming the
best possible exercise for wom-
en-. 1t stimulates the circula-
ton, keeps one In the open air
and IL remarkably oven In the
muscular development II gives,
always sleep eight hours n
night. and II have to miss an
hour one night ] make II up the
next. have never worn corsets
or tight clothing OF any sort.
Az long ago MS last March l cut
out dancing, because TINT Is not
n beneficial exercise for the
swimmer. In fact, the only ex-
ercise that does help much Is
walking, and | try to do n good
deal OF that, particularly In the
winter. when ! cant swim so
much. Adeline Trap, Cham
pion Swimmer,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21

Il SpI--3nd on mission TO discover
/ the movements Of our troops
why, then, do you not give me upf"
| She ShruSged her shoulders Can l
turn eNecutiouer?"
Il see. | am indebted for my pres
cnt safety 10 the fact that YOU do not
| care to do an uuwomanlN act"
"Iou must draw your own infer.
ence,"
"Rut l should like to be grateful.
! How can | when YOU tell me that You
do all this for me that your white
hands may not have Il stain upon
thcm?"
1t is not necessary that you should
feel grateful"
Mark studied her face for n moment
earnestly. Then his manner changed
Miss Fain," he said, pointing, take
away the breakfast"
why 500" she asked, startled
Il will not be under any further oh,
rather than sweet charity, You have
saved me from the hounds aud from
the gallowS. Were II not for you l
should now be either about to mount
the Scaffold or have passed by this
time into that land where the only hu
man attribute | can imagine as fitted
to be there Is charity. Whether the
danger Is now passed from this neigh
borhood l don't know. but am going
10 risk it, | am going down stairs and
ont from under this roof"
You will do no such thing
Il will" Aud had she not placed
herself between him and the trap he
would have carried out his intention.
stay where YOU arcl" she said IN n
commanding,
'Ry what authority do you assume
IL direct me-"
"Iour life belongs TO me-"
"True." He bowed his head,
"Iou understand me" She spoke
with even more authority than before
II own you. own your life. You
are my slave In stronger sense than
my colored girl"
1T is tina: ownership OF human be-
ings, Miss Fnin coming down to you
from past generations, that has given
you the spirit to tyrannize over me
now"
81 tyrannize?"
There was surprise that was not
fclgned. She did not realize what she
was doing.
YES never have | been so trodden
upon rs by you"
There was n submission In the young
soldiers tone that satisfied the Inn
pcrIous girl, She was ready to heal
The cuts she had given, but she waited
for him to speak again.
what do you wish me to dow he
asked.
"Remain where you are TIL regard
1t safe for you to GO"
"Then you have desire for my
safetyY he asked looking up at her
quickly.
"You came here unbidden and placed
yourself In my hands DO you think
1t proper to come and go Mt your
plcasurc?"
Mark approached her, and bending
low took her hand and kissed It. There
was something In the net to remind her
OF the lion-after the training.
1t was scarcely more than fifteen
minutes after Souri, had bid Mark
godspeed when old Triggs re-entered
the prison grounds, and mounting the
flight of steps leading to the second
story went into the jail. No one seem
ed to be about the place. lie entered
his bedroom and found his wife doing
In her chair by the window. He asked
for the colored girl, and his wife told
him that she had not yet returned with
the medicine. He waited, expecting
every minute that she would come In.
1t occurred to him that perhaps the
prisoner might be dead.
Taking up tallow dip he went to
the room where Mark was supposed to
be confined A figure was lying In the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
So Il Docs.
[CoNTINuEp.l

Professor-l tell you the photograph
speaks for itself.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
HERMAN WIESEN,

FASHIONABLE BARBER SHOP.
South side of High Street, Mineral Point, Wis
Patronage respectfully solicited and satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21

corner The jailer went 10 IL, and by
means Of the candle saw what he sup
posed to be the prisoner.
"Yank," he said. "air y deadf"
No answer
He took hold OF the figures shoulder
and shook IL.
still no reply.
Turning Souri, over he at once recog
nized the face Of the "mulatto girl"
In an instant he saw through the
ruse that had been practiced With
out stopping to Interrogate her. he
rushed from the room past the sentinel
at the door aud out 10 the guardhouse.
There he gave the alarm. and In mo-
ment the whole guard was in motion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
CALLING CARDS AND INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point. Engraved work also furnished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
MANS DUTY.

Let each man think himself an
act OF God. .
His mind thought, his life
breath OF God.
And let each try. by great
thoughts and good deeds.
To show the most OF heaven he
hath In him.
Philip James Bailey.
Prayers Of love like ralndrops
fall.
Tears OF pity are cooling dew.
And dear 10 the heart OF our
Lord are all
Who suffer like him in the
good they do.
Whittier.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
CHAS. WlNN,

THE MODEL BARBER SHOP.
Under them. T. Martin hardware store, corner
High and Vine streets Mineral Point.
Tonsorial work done in the latest styles of the
art Satisfaction guaranteed. Call at the model
barber shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-09-21
BARBER SHOPS.
FRED ENGELS
.ADOLPH APPEL
Il g. ENGELS.
ED. ELLINGEN,
CENTRAL BARBER SHOP.
FASHIONABLE BARBER SHO

{ am prepared to attend to tonsorial work in a
satisfactory manner. will continue the River
side laundry of GAINESVILLE. and will run the
Bath Rooms in connection with my shop
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11

Save the pieces broken lenses re- placed at Simpsons.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11
' 5 he Home .::!:a r!at 4.:;it oity::: .:::
 FURNISHED ROOMS SPRING

liquor he calmly tries to wreck the liquor business of Alaska
 Through some miracle he gets the appreciation of Our Friend George Wickersham, the attorney general From the letter he sent back it is evident that George gave the matter but eetng thought and coincided with Crossey to worry.
 Under the law, interpreted the sale of liquor in larger quantities than drink in less quantities than five gallons is stopped. The former you secure under barron retail lcense,the latter under wholesale license The construction is utterly absurd and of will pay any attention to it. He would be full sized chump if he did.
 Cossey knows that it's and does the attorney ral We suspect niggehead the woodpe however, this By bang the law in this ouandh manner Crossey hopes to force and the of amendment requiring three different licenses owt wholesale, retail barroom Thus will he have saved the aborgine
 Now it's all right to the redskn but let other method The liquor traffic of this territory has suffered enough regulation and We need Moses to lead of the wilderness.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11
Do(3-TEAM TELEGRAPH

railroudS in Alaska be exempt from the license lax of $lO0 mile.
 ". Dilling was elected mayor ot Sc- attie February II. He appointed Cap'. BaHnick chief of police tO succeed Wappcpstein, dismissed.
 John Hays Hammond, seIf-sclected candidate fOr rice-president al the last nationa Republican convention, is op. posed 10 lie Republican Progressive League. He say, it is directed against President TufI.
 A monument to the late E. IT. Harri- man was unveiled at Arden on t'ebru- ary p. The monument was designed by Charles Ramp,ey, who nnrricd Harriman'a daughter last year.
 The United States government has refused to recognize the Portuguese republic, until the people have ex- pressed their opjnion on the change at general election.
 A 42-story building will be erected in Seattle. The plans have been ap- proved by the city couucj!.
 President Robin. who i, accused Of wreching the Northern Bauk of New York city. created a sensation before the Investigating commission hy stat ing that Morgan and other inauciers were forcing weak institutions 10 the wall, so that they might pick up bar gains.
 A Seattle dispatch of Februrry l2 states that the spirit city is "ighter than hades" at the present time. Chief of Police B&nnick has warned all uu- deSiraoleS 10 get out Of the city. The saloons arc now closed Ut midnight on Saturday, instead of am. Sunday aS hcrei oforc.
 Twenty-four Shriners, together with their wives and fa'nilie~, lief; Lo- An geles recently on d trip to the Hawai- ian stands, where a lodge is about to be installed
 Alderman Merriman, of Chicago, i5 ambitious to be mayor of the windy city. To further his object he offers to accept $lO,0OO yearly instead of SIS 000, the salary at present paid.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11

Sixteen scientists belonging to the Canadian geological survey have ar rived at Winnipeg from Hudson bay, after enc0untering many hardshlpS owing to the extreme cold. They had to mush l, loo miles.
 A hundred girls who were caught in burning factory at Atlanta, Ga, were saved by the heroism of the iremen.
 Dredging machinery worth half q million dollars is being constructed in Seattle for use in the Nome mining district.
 Senator Works. of Los Angeles, says Roosevelt is only a make-believe in- surgent.
 Several high-school and college stu dents in Russia have been eXiled to Si beria for making demonstration after the suicide of one Sasonnoff.
 John Redmond, the leader of the Irish Nationalists. has been confirmed as president Of the United Irish League.
 Senator Fletcher declares that the actions of Secretary Ballinger were just inside the line of criminal guilt.
 Trouble growing out of litigation re- garding oil leases led 4. l.. Truskett, prominent business man of Carney, Kan, to shoot and kill D. $. Neeley, also a leading oil magnate. A mob at tempted to lynch Truskett.
 The liquor dealers of Tacoma have demanded the recall of Mayor Fawcett. In retaliation, the mayor has issued orders that all saloons be closed at 6 pm.
 At Kansas City last month Frank Gotch won two straight falls from Americus.
 X San Antonio message says that the Mexican revu!utionists defeated the federal troops in q 3G-hour battle.
 A new oil company has been organ jzed at Philadelphia to deal with Alas kan properties.
 The L. s. navy will be increased during the year to the extent of two battleships, two cOlierS, eight torpedo boat destroyerS and four submarines.
 Fifteen were burned to death at a fire which occurred at the Western hospital, Toronto, last month.
 Senator LaFollette has written a let ter to President Taft asking if the latter is trying 10 dodge a decision on the Cunningham coal claims.
 A representative of the Guggen- helms appeared before the House com mittee on territories and urged that
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11

Eyes examined free-Simpson's.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11
THE CASE OF MIR. GRANT
wilderness

Some time ago had occasion to tear out few punches of hair the fact that the court at Fairbanks engaged in the highly commendable practice of running the business of certain of welknown citizens by ra ging them away to Fairbanks in the mwnter great expense and inconvenience when it would be much better for all concerned the court pass those ters until they could be heard here.
 This week, we got answer right ill the neck, for bless there is man in the jail right whose has been passed until the court sets here.
 This accused last fall of assisting another man steal four dollars and fifty worth of oats He was placed in the federal club building and has there something over four months. He taken before the local commissioner during the early period of his incar- ceration and having been bound to the grand jury he has been held here pending word from higher up.
 From hurried calculation, it is now costing the government s5 day to keep this in ai to say noth ing of the wood that is burned He is supposed have swiped sack of oats but his pal who afterwards caught says that he did it and that Grant innocent
 Now then, it appears mighty strange that they should be in such hurry to get that Sheedy before the jury and leave Grant down here to get fat at the expense the government the while he pines for liberty and would be at large oats oat Somebody said that they had put Sheedy up before the jury they would have had to count him out, but if that is why not Grant It seems to be strange inconsistency but either way you take it, the government and the citizen is getting the of it.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11
Discovery Otter News Items

Many are returning daily from the kuskokwim, bringing in dogs and badly decimated outfits. Their news of the country is not encouraging.
 Bain & Peterson started putting on the roof of their big pool room (24x48j on Main street last Wednesday. Thi, is one of the biggest buildings in the town, and will soon be ready for occu- pancy. -
 Karl Thiel, proprietor of the cigar store and billiard room, began work this week on a 2Ox30 addition to his al- ready extensive premises.
 Chcsley, Ryan X kehoe will begin work on a warehouse in the near tu- ture,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11

A representative of the Guggen- helms appeared before the House com mittee on territories and urged that
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11
Will See Him Saw on Otter

Starting about the middle of the week, Earl Slippern, of the Slippern boys sawmils of Iditarod and Flat, began excavations for the foundation of his Discovery mill, which will be running on Otter creek just as soon as it will be possible to get the mill set up and logs on the ground.
 The boiler is at Discovery, and the mill carriage will be hauled up from Flat. It is planned to saw some 10000 feet for Discovery to be used by Riley & Marston, and for the building opera tions of the town. Following the saw ing of sufficient supply for Otter, the mill will probably be moved down to Flat for further work next summer.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11

This story was told by a preacher: A man died and went to the bad place, where he took on a pompous and over bearing manner. Finally the devil ap- preached him and said: "Who are you, anyway? You act as though you owned this place" "I do own it," replied the man: my wife gave it to me before died.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11
Douglas Paper F Years Old

As an evidence that Alaska is not a4 new country as some people imagine, it is cited that the Douglas Island News on November 2+rb, completed the l2th year of its publication on Do1glal island
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11

Why not put Mir. Bangers face the postage stamps Hels of the greatest stickers this country sav.-Crand Rapids Press
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11

An English periodical compared the Kaisers poetry with that of Mr. Alfred Austin War between Germany and England probably cannot be avoided much longer Washington Herald.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-03-11

Il like the earth, says John D. Rockefeller Pride of one of the strongest of human rasRoches ter Post Express.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-11-21
SCHOOL IS FOR
LITTLE MOTHERS

CHICAGO, Nov 20.-"Little mothers
schools" will be established by SUI
perintendent of Schools Ella Flagg
Young in fifty-six institutions of
learning in Chicago, where girls will
be instructed in the care of babies and
young children and in maintenance
of sanitary and hygienic conditions
under which children must live.
Mrs. Young says it is her purpose to
prepare for approval of the school
board a course in "sane physiology"
instruction for young boys and girls,
embracing lessons in elementary sex
hygiene beyond the point touched up
on by school physiologies.
Little of vital interest is being
taught to the boys and girls of hygi-
ene," said Mrs Young; "the teachers
begin at the wrong end of the sub
ject / never could see any advantage
in teaching children the location of
the clavicle or the scapula and lot
of other names that are of use only
to doctors or surgeons. There are
other details of hygiene too long neg
lected of more vital Importance"