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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
CONTINUED
ait fits the lAundry nart

Gait fits the laundry part
suggested Williams.
at does and it don't. If that little
tailor made man don't get his finger
mashed or somethin' and have to go
home and get somebody to poultice it
things are goin' to have a spell Of
Happenings on this little old COW trail
of n railroad That's my ante"
Think he's got the sand. Andyw
said Williams.
"This time you've got me goin',"
was the slow reply. 81 amt so blamed
sure One kind o sand he's got to a
dead moral certainty. When he saw
what was due to happen back yonder
at the culvert he told me '23.' all right,
but he took time to hike up ahead and
yank that Jap cook out o the car
kitchen before he turned his own little
handspring into the ditch"
THAT kind of sand is all right in
Gods country. Andy. but out here
you got to know how to fight with
pitchforks and such other tools as
come handy The new boss may be
that kind of scrapper. but he sure
don't look it."
mo" agreed Bradford. Illuminating
thouchtfully
Williams. brawny and broad chested
leaned against his box.
"He'd better have nerve or get
some" he commented. "T'other ways
it's him for an early wooden overcoat
and trip bacl; home in the express
ear"
The special was now on the siding.
Back in the service car Iidgerwood
was sitting quietly in the doorway
smoking his delayed after breakfast
cigar and timing the upcoming passen-
ger train. watch in hand. Carter was
ten minutes to the exact second, be
hind his schedule time when the train
Numbered past on the main track. and
Lidgerwood pocketed his watch with a
smile of satisfaction IT was the first
small victory in the campaign for re
form.
Later. however, when the special
was once more in motion westward,
the desert laid hold upon him with the
grip which first henumbs. then breeds
dull rage and finally makes men mad.
There were no signs Of life. no cat
tie upon the distant hills, no loungers
on the station platforms. Lidgerwood
had crossed this arid, lifeless plain
twice within the week on his preltm-
mary tour of inspection, but both
times he had been in the Pullman,
with fellow passengers TO fill the near
or field Of vision and TO temper the
awful loneliness Of the waste. Now.
however. the desert with its heat, i's
stiffness. its vacancy, its pitilcss bar
renness. claimed him as its own. He
wondered that he had been impatient
with the men II bred.
II was past noon when the shrih
whistle ~ the locomotive signaled the
approach 70 the division headquarters
and he was thankful that the builders
Of Angels had pitched the.r rents and
driven their stakes in the deserts
edge rather than In its heart.
Truly. Angels was not much TO be
thankful for. as the exile from the east
regretfully admitted when he looked
out upon II from the windows Of his
Office in the second story OF the Crows
Nest A many tracked railroad yard
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
1 Am on the WaY.

Don't be deceived when others tell
You | have quit or will not call on
you this fall.
am on the way every day with the
largest and best line of Rawleigh
Quality Products ever carried in this
territory.
Save your orders for me. | guaran-
tee every article. O. j. DUNN.
The Rawleigh Man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23

convenient. l have notion he would
not DO here today II you weren't"
II was plainly evident that McClos'
key meant more than he said, but
once again Lidgorwood refused to 60
behind tho returns.
"Since we seem to DO moro orna.
mental than useful on this job you
might give mo another lesson In Red
Butte geography, Mac" he said, pur-
posely changing the subject. "Whero
are tho rulch minesT
ITu RE CONTINUED
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
CONTRACTORS.
CALLING CARDS AND INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point. Engraved work also fl rnishsd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
Sec !. Burt Johnson

as Ham, the Niger, in the comedy
drama, Life for Life" at the city hall.
Saturday, Nov. %.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
Carpet Weaving.

am prepared to weave carpets and
rugs. Phone 1896. BEN. BEAUMONT.
Smi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
Call at Our Store

and see the books we are selling at
19c Hanscom 81 Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23

Annual Ba1aar and Suppers.
The Co Workers will hold their
annual bazaar and supper on T thursday
evening Dec. z.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
CHAS. WINN,
ruE MnnEI- RARRER SH0p.

THE MODEL BARBER SHOP.
Under the N 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, 1911-11-23
HERMAN WIESEN,

FASHIONABLE BARBER SHOP.
Soutb side of High Street Mineral Point, Wis
Patronage respectfully solicited and satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
BARBER SHOPS.
ADofpu APPEL MONTGOMERY TERRI
APPEL g. TERR'LL.
FASHIONABLE BARBER SHOP

Everything first-class and in the latest style
APPEL & ENGELs. Proprietors.
High Street Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
ED. ELLlNGEN,
CENTRAL. BARBER SHOP.

I am prepared to attend to tonsori i work IN
satisfactory manner viii continl the River
side laundry Of GAINESVILLE, and will run the
Bath Rooms in connection with my shop
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
GEORGE PRIDEAUx.

basaroent Penhallegon building. corner High
a1d Cbastnut streets Mineral Point. Latest
STYLES of work. Give Us call.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
DENTISTS.

w. ]. MORGAN, ID. ID. s.,
CARE OF CHILDREN's TEETH SPECIALITY.
Uses Nitrous Oxide Gas, which is safe and
absolutely painless.
All the latest appliances used in the profession
Office over the n T. Martin hardware store,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Hours s a. IN. to 6 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
TRAIN TIM f.
Chicago, Milwaukee G.St. Paul R'y.

MINERAL POINT STATION
Effective Nov :. 1911.
LEAVE
No 5 Passenger and Expr.. 1:l0 a. N
No. % Way freight ........, $40 a N
No. Passenger and Expr.. 100 p. IN
No 1866 Time freight ........ 400 z. m
ARRIVE
No 165 Time freight. 49,. l2:45 =. M
No. u Passenger and EXpr.. 2:l0 p. III
No. 81 Way freight ,..... 80 =. m
No Passenger and Expr, 1910 Y. N
N. H. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23

Mineral Point & Northern Railway
MINERAL POINT STATION
Effective Monday May Il, 1909.
LEAVE
No 602 Mixed ......... sos a. M
No. GOA Mixed. ........ 80 p, IN
ARRIVE
No. 601 Mixed ..........,.11:5 80 a, IN
No 603 Mixed. ...,........ 400 p. III
w. A. JONES. General Manager
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
PLEDGE POLICIES FOR LOANS
Imprvdsnt Act That [RSalIy Means
Man 10 Borrowing From His
Widow.

Many men. pressed for money. 60
to the life insurance company, de-
posit their policy as security and Dor
row AZ much az the company Is will
Ing to lend. That the practice is COIN
mon IL proved by the fact that most
companies have loaned from fourth
to q third Of the aggregate face value
Of their policies In this way. Very
few of these loans." says the annual
report Of the Connecticut Mutual--and
this company's experience is typical
ARE ever repaid to the company. The
moneys :. are swallowed up
In business enterprises, In specula-
lions and the total result
means embarrassment and distress in
a great many cases. and poverty In
the place Of competence. when the
claims mature and there Is nothing
left above the loans but a mere mar
gin In cash on the policies for the
protection Of families or estates"
Men who borrow on their policies are
taking away protection from their
families. 1t ought not to be done
Golfers
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
Would Have No Go-Betweens

that end. ! summoned two Of my sub
ordinate officers, and told them that
the postmaster general wanted to cut
our appropriation by $4,000. They
replied that 1t could be done, but that
II would involve some severe hardshtps
among the employees. But the cut
was made, and Marshall Jewell had the
$4,000 to use elsewhere.
within month or six weeks dis
covered what the politics was back Of
the cut. At that time Connecticut
held its elections In the spring. Jew
ell used the $4,000 in Connecticut He
increased the postal service and the
number of clerks, and in other ways
which were lawful utilized the whole
of that money, his real purpose being
to strengthen his party In Connecticut.
But 1t don't avail, for the Republicans
were beaten at the election.
General Grant must have heard of
the use made Of the $4,000, for he
sent for me some weeks later, and l
had hardly entered his Office In the
White House before he asked:
"'Mr. Postmaster, wasn't it the un-
derstanding between us when ! ap-
pointed you postmaster Of New York
that there shouldn't be any go-be-
tweens? l will not have go-betweens
interfering with myself and the presi-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
Thomas L. James Story About Grant
That Throws Light on the Peremp-
tory Removal Of Marshall Jewell
From the Cabinet.

Twice In my experience as an ON.
Ger under the administration of Presi-
dent Grant found him to be Of the
most unfiinching integrity, and most
loyal In his support of administrative
officers under him who were trying
to do their duty. One Of these occa-
sions was when, after an interview
With him occasioned by his summons
to me to call upon him at Washing
ton, he said to me: Mr.. Postmaster,
you are absolutely right in your at
tempt to establish a civil service In the
New York postoftice. Don't pay any
attention to the politicians. Always
remember that you have firm sup
porter in me-"
"The second occasion was one which
threw light upon President Grants re-
lations with Postmaster General Mar.
shall Jewell" continued Thomas l.
James, postmaster Of New York under
Grant and Hayes and postmaster gen
eral under Garfield. There have been
many surmises as to the reason for the
peremptory demand made by President
Grant upon Marshall Jewell for his res.
tgnation as the head of the postoffice
department. Jewell himself professed
never to know the reason of his dis.
missal think can throw some light
upon 1t incidentally while showing you
what sort Of man found President
Grant to be.
1T was In the winter of 1S74-5 that
there appeared at the New York post
office an inspector whose home town
was Oshkosh, Wis; he had never been
In New York until that time. He
began to make a most drastic investi-
cation OF the postoffice. and l aided
him all that could.
1T happened while this inspection
was under way that Gen. La Rue Har-
rison, who was chairman of the
committee of the postoffice department
whose authority was over inspec-
lions Of this kind, called upon
me. asked him what the mean
Ing Of this peculiar inspection was, and
told him frankly that was sure
some political purpose was behind 1t.
General Harrison smiled queerly for a
moment, and then said half confiden.
TALLY that Postmaster General Jewell
wanted to cut down the appropriation
for the New York postoffice $4,000. He
clearly intimated that there was poll
tics behind this purpose.
I'm reply said that / would do
everything in my power to reduce the
surplus of the post Office; that an
inspection was not necessary to
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
Merchant Almost President

presidential ticket of Taylor and Law
renee would appeal to majority of
the voters Of the United States. and
when. prior to the assembling of our
convention, the split came in the Dem
ocratic party which resulted in Martin
Van Buren, being nominated for presi-
dent upon a Free Soil platform we
were more than ever sure that our
ticket, as agreed upon in conference,
would be elected.
But we had overlooked one little
thing. Shortly before the convention
met Louisiana Wing wrote to US
saying that 1t would never do to have
Abbott Lawrence on the ticket, and
for one reason. General Taylor, he
said, was cotton planter; Abbott
Lawrence was a manufacturer Of cot
ton goods-it would never do to have
cotton at both ends Of the ticket.
1T had never occurred to us, but
we saw instantly the force Of the DR.
gument. Therefore we reluctantly
abandoned Mr.. Lawrence and at the
last minute Willard Fillmore of New
York was selected as the Wing can
didate for vice-president. And that
Is why he and not manufacturer and
merchant, through the constitutional
succession. became president of the
United States In July of 1850"
Copyright. 1911. by p. J. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved)
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
Nrur Nrlltn =
1t yrztfr,1nla]!4Yl T..

Dental appointments. Why DID you
fail to come to me at the time this jew
ell matter was In progress at the New
York post Office? i would nave
stopped It instantly
I "'Well,' Mr.. President. / explained.
I did not want to annoy you about q
matter of that kind
".But II was q matter Of principle,
and that would not have annoyed me-
the president replied. However. l VIII
overlook It this time
."As he said this. President Grant
took box of cigars from the drawer
and offered me one. A mere cursory
inspection of the cigars told me that
their strength was beyond my capacity.
He laughed, and then took up again
the subject of my call. Don't let
this happen again. he cautioned, grave
". Always remember that you're next
to me; and / will tell you frankly that
YOU are not going to be bothered very
long with the present postmaster gen.
eral'
att was only few weeks after that
that I learned that President Grant had
peremptorily demanded Marshall Jew
ellis resignation. That was an almost
unprecedented occurrence, the only
similar case, think, having arisen
when President Johnson demanded the
resignation of Secretary Of War Edwin
M. Stanton.
Copyright, 1911. by e. J. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.)
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
He II Was Who First Supplied the
Information That Resulted In
Uncovering the Huge Star
Route Postal Swindles.

Sometimes, when ! have heard OF
the great service rendered by the
late Senator Stephen B. Elkins OF
West Virginia through the drafting OF
what is now known as the Elkins law,
the most effective instrument for the
prevention of railroad rebating, l have
thought of another great service rem
dered by Senator Elkins of which the
public never had any knowledge. The
time has now come when can tell
the incident.
Il think 1t was on the second day
of March, 1881" continued Thomas l..
James, postmaster general during the
Garfield administration. that Mr.. Ell
kins. whom had learned to know
well when he was a delegate to con-
gress from the territory of New Mexi-
CO, called upon me at my office In
the New York postoffice. After the
greetings of cordial friendship were
over, Mr.. Elkins explained that he
wanted to send telegram to James
G. Blaine. and he presumed he would
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
How Abbott Lawrence Of Massachu
sets Was Nearly Nominated for
Running Mate to Taylor
~. In 1848.

Every president of the United
States, at the time of his election, was
either lawyer or else had gained
great military renown. Yet there was
a time when, but for the narrowest
chance and the queerest sort of politi.
cal sentiment, manufacturer and
merchant would have been nominated
for vice-president upon ticket with a
candidate for president who, two
years after his Inauguration. died.
1t was in 1S48. The great Wing
leaders Of that time had pitched upon
General Zachary Taylor of Louisiana
as the man for presidential nomina-
ton who would be more likely to ap-
peal to the voters of the United States
than any other Wing. General Tay.
Tor had gained renown in the Mexican
war, and after its termination had re.
tired to his cotton plantation in Lou.
isiana. He himself was reported to
have said that he didn't know exactly
where he stood politically, he wasn't
sure whether he could properly call
himself Wing or not, but he was q
protectionist--and that was enough
for the party leaders, one of the most
prominent among their number being
Thurlow Weed. Indeed, II was Mr.
Weed who first suggested Genera,
Taylor for the presidential nomina
ton, and he It was who convinced hi
fellow leaders that they could max,
no wiser choice.
After we had decided upon Genera
Taylor" Mr.. Weed was fond Of telllni
in the closing years Of his life, Nv,
OF one accord felt that It would b
well to select for the vice-presidentia
honor a man from New England. w,
also felt that the candidate should b,
a strong advocate of the principles o
protection 30 strongly advocated an,
supported by Henry Clay, and 90
finally. we decided upon Abbott Law
renee of Massachusetts, as Just tn
man We were after.
'Mr. Lawrence was q manufacture
Of cotton goods. He had utilized tn
water power NJ the Merrimac river
built great mills upon the banks 0
the river and thus founded the CIT
which bears his surname. He was
splendid mana public-spirited cit
zen. q man Of much cultivation. an
one of the leaders Of the developmen
IN manufacturing interests In tn
United States. We were sure that th
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
Elkins Helped Reveal Fraud

receive an answer within an hour. He
added that the telegram referred to
something that concerned me.
when we returned to the postoffi CO
after luncheon, we found a telegram
there awaiting Mr.. Elkins' return
Hastily reading the message, he said
that he had telegraphed Mr.. Blaine,
who was to be secretary OF state In
the new administration, to know II
there were any change In General
Garfield's cabinet plans, and Mr..
Blaine had replied that there had been
none. Then Elkins said to me: You
are to have a great opportunity. and q
very difficult and perhaps dangerous
task before you, as soon as you enter
the postoff1ce department
"'You doubtless have seen in the
newspapers lately a good many vague
limitations that the government Is be-
ing wronged by the star route con.
tractors. l tell you, Mr.. James, that
these reports are true. l know from
personal observation In New Mexico
that the government Is being robbed
by star route contractors, and gov
eminent officers are being bribed by
these contractors. can furnish you
some details. The first thing you dc
after you have got fairly well 40
quainted with the postofflce depart
ment should be to make an investiga'
ton OF the contract department Tear
1t up. The contract department Is ex
plotting star route service to the
amount of millions year, when nc
service is given, and tnen the contrac'
tors are whacking up with some OF
the postoffice authorities. You will
run counter to some very influential
politicians. am here to tell you,
however, that you will have absolute
support from the president. from Mr.
Blaine as secretary OF state. and from
Mr.. Wayne MacVeagh. who is to be
attorney general
"Mr. Elkins thereupon gave me
some information regarding the
frauds. Upon that information waa
able to base the investigation OF the
contract department Of the postofiice
department. We speedily uncovered
huge swindles. have estimated that
the government was robbed Of some
where between six million and eight
million dollars by these frauds.
I'VE prosecuted criminally the lead
ing conspirators. but We found 1t i'm
possible to obtain a Jury at Washing
ton which would convict. But we
broke UP for good and all the star
route swindle--a service that was due
in the first instance to the information
given to us by Stephen B. Elkins. II
was one of the greatest services rem
dered to the government OF which
have any personal recollection. But
until now, President Garfield and his
cabinet were the only ones, excepting
Mr.. Elkins himself. who knew that
It was through the initiative Of Mr.
Elkins that this work Of reformation
was begun"
Copyright 1911. by e. J. Edwards. Al
Rights Reserved)
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
THE BEST
DRESSED MAN
What Made Him Sol

He was q mass Of bandages. the
result of severe scalding. and when
he claimed to be 'the best dressed
man in town." people wondered. The
explanation was easy. A prompt APP
plication of Resinol ointment dress
ing to the raw flesh had given instant
comfort and relief from the pain and
suffering. 1t is the best dressing for
burns. scalds, cuts, wounds. felons.
carbuncles, and al skin abrasions.
It promptly allays irritation and in
fiammation and stops itching Instant
ly. Resinol ointment cures eczema.
psoriasis. BARRIERS itch, rash of poison
Ivy, herpes, scald head and all skin
eruptions. Resinol ointment Is FREQ
from any injurious ingredient. It's
as good for baby as for the older MEM
bers of the family. Resinol ointment
is put up in opal Jars; price fifty cents
and a dollar. At all druggists. Resi-
mol Chemical Co., Baltimore. Md.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
FEED YOU MONEY
Feed Your Brain, and u Will Feed
You Money and Fame.

Ever since boyhood I have been
especially fond OF meats. and am con-
WINGED ate too rapidly. and failed to
masticate my food properly.
The result was that l found myself,
q few years ago. afflicted with all
ments of the stomach, and Kidneys.
which interfered seriously with my
business.
AT last took the advice Of friends
and began to eat Grape-Nuts instead
Of the heavy meats. etc.. that pad con-
sttuted my former diet
Il found that was at once bene-
nted by the change. that was soon
relieved from the heartburn and indi-
gestion that used to follow my meals
that the pains in my back from my
kidney affection had ceased.
my nerves. which used to be I'M
steady. and my brain. which was slow
and lethargic from heavy diet q
meats and greasy foods, had, not In
moment, but gradually. and mono the
less surely. been restored to normal
ef{iciency.
Nov every nerve II steady and my
brain and thinking faculties are quick
Or and moro acute than for years past
AFTER my old style breakfasts used
to suffer during the forenoon from .
feeling Of weakness which hindered
mo seriously In my work. but since
began to use 0rape-Nuts food can
work till dinner time with all ease
and comfort" Name given by. PQk
tum Co, Battle Creek. Mich M
There's . reason"
Read the little book. ~Ths Road 70
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
enc nppearB from tine - thunA Thsv
sHS geeuan@ trues ~ fSn - hnnnD
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
Her Qualifications.

Pat and his little brown mare were
familiar sights to the people of the
town Of Garry. The mare was lean.
blind and lame. but by dint Of much
coaxing Pat kept her to the harness.
One day while leading her to water
he had to pass a corner where q
crowd of would-be sports had congre-
gated. Thinking to have some amuse-
ment at Pats expense. one called out:
'Hullo. there. Pat. I'm looking for
the real goods. How much Is that
mare of yours able to drawn"
"Begorra." said Pat, Il can't say
exactly, but she seems to be able to
drawn the attenshun of livery fool In
town."-The Housekeeper.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-06-03
curIou, old EnaIl.h cu.tom.

Some strange old customs are still
observed in England. Some seven
hundred and fifty people assembled
the other Saturday afternoon in the
village Of Tichborne. near Alresford,
in Hampshire. to receive among them
TOO gallons of nour-the historic Itch
borne dole" Before the distribution
Rev. Father O'Flynn. chaplain to the
family. blessed the flour and explained
the history Of the "dole." The origin
Of the custom. he said. was some
what vague. An old. ballad related
how In the time Of the "wys and
vertuous Prins Henrye H." the Lady Of
Tichborne Just before she died
crawled round-a square OF land. still
marked out, which she said should b
devoted to the needs of the poor.