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Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-18
DENT C0PENHAvER FATALLY BURNED
" BY GASOLINE EXPLOSION TODAY

A shocking accident occurred about
10 O'Clock this morning at the Globe
Milling company building, by which
d. Denton Copenhaver Of Imperial re-
celved burns from which there is no
fope Of his recovering.
Mr.. Copenhaver was cleaning a gaso-
line engine and all his clothing was
saturated with gasoline gas when ali
other person lighted Il match, causing
an explosion that burned the victim
over his entire body and head.
The unfortunate man was at one,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-18
LAST SESSION Of INSTITUTE
IS HELD THIS AFTERNOON
ton joining with the teachers in making
the institute success.
Entertained Visitors

. ton joining with the teachers in making
ths institute success.
Entertained Visitors
The san Diego normal school alumni
teachers from this county entertained
Prof. w. F. Bliss, dean of the San Diego
normal school, Professor West of the
normal school and State Superintend-
ent Hyatt at the Old Mission.
Those present were: Ella C.. Borden.
! '05; Ellen Gray, OF; f. Ferne Noble,
10; Clara l.. Carr, 't2: Georgia Ferris,
~: Mrs. c. II. Waltham, 'O6; Miss
Eulalilie Bougg, '0S: Evangeline
Bourgh, 't2; Leah Buch, '12; Charlotte
| T'amelson, '12; Ruth Tyson, 12.
1t was the first banquet Of the kind
in Imperial valley, and the first time
teachers from San Diego have been
present. MessrS. West and Bliss were
favorably impressed with the valley and
| especially pleased with the schools and
the work that is being done.
Resolutions Adopted
The following resolutions were
| adopted by the teachers at their session
this forenoon:
Resolved, that we thank Supt. l.. C.
Cooley for the able manner in which
he has conducted the institute and for
the excellent talent that he has secured
for our entertainment and instruction.
Resolved. that we thank the in
structors for their helpful suggestions
and inspiration. and that we extend our
appreciation to the teachers and
schools of the valley that have provided
the institute with such enjoyable en-
tertainment, and to all others who have
contributed to the enjoyment and sue
cess of the institute.
"ReSoived, that we thank the good
people of the Christian church of FL
Centre for the use of their church
building for the institute sessions.
Resolved, that we thank the press
of our county for its hearty coOpera-
ton in giving publicity to the proceed
ingS of the institute.
whereas, there are numerous chill
dren throughout the valley that ar"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-18
(By Edward w. Hyatt, State Superin-
tendent of Public lnstructIon.)

Four years ago | was here, at youI
beginnings, and have never seen the
place since until yesterday. Probably
the changes Of time are more apparent
more striking, to me than to you who
lIave been here all the time.
II is an aStonishmcnt, an amazement
to me to walk about, to look down the
long and lengthening lines of arcades,
to note the stores, the machine shops,
whirring. the grumbling and the honk
ing of the automobiles that fill the
streets; to enter in the teeming active,
earnest life tnat fills the town and gives
il the atmosphere. the feeling of city
The whole valley seems new and
strange to me and it is certainly the
wonder of the world
The most: successful institute ever
held in the valley is being concluded
This afternoon, and tonight the teach
crs of the valley will return to Their
homes or will leave for other points to
remain until the close Of the Christmas
holidays.
County superintendent Cooley had
arranged an excellent program for the
institute. with H0table speakers pres
cnt. and the entire procedure, while de
Waiting a little from the order laid down
in the program, has been up to the
high standard outlined "
The discussions of the several topic :,
Lave been especially interesting and
beneficial. and one Of the notable feat
ufeS of the work has been the effort,
led by State Superintendent Hyatt. to
lead the teachers to consideration of
the practical local problems of the val
ley and to make them feel that they arr
parts and parcels Of the life Of the
community.
p During The sessions the Christian
church has been well filled. many OF
the officers of the several school dis
trlcts and the county board of educa.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-18

rushed to st. Thomas 5 hospital whe e
his suffering was relieved. He re-
manned conscious in spite OF his great
injuries.
a fire alarm was sounded, but there
was little damage TO the building from
the flames.
Dent Copenhaver is one Of Sthe old
residents of the valley and is 1ef:
widely known, having been employed
by the Globe Milling company and its
predecessors in business in Imperial
for many wears
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-18
Auainat lllitAcacx

GBY UNITED PRESS AssOclATIoNsl
WASHINGTON, Dec. l8.--By vote
Of l78 to SO the house passed the
Burnett Dillingham; bill, requiring all
immigrant aliens over 16 years old to
be able to read and write in their ma
tive language
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-18
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS MAY END
BEFORE THEY ARE WELL BEGUN
Trying for identification

, ence will be on the battle line al
Tchatalja."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Whita Horse of Berkshire.

Between Abingdon and Uppington In
England there Is a famous valley
known as the "Vale of the White
Horse" 1t is so called because OF q
huge figure of horse at full gallop
which Is crudely fashioned on the side
Of n precipitous hill of chalk by re-
moving the surrounding turf.
The figure Is almost 374 feet In
length. and when the sun Is shining
upon 1t 1t can be seen plainly for al
most twelve miles. BY whom or how
long ago it was cut Is not known, diff
ferent persons assembling it various!y
to the Saxons. Danes and Druids.
Many attribute it to King Alfred and
say that 1t is symbol Of victory erect
ed by him after the battle of Ashdown.
at which he defeated the Danes.
In course OF time the trench which
outlines the figure Of the horse fills
naturally and grows over When this
happens the people of the neighbor-
hood have custom of meeting for the
purpose Of cleaning 1t out. and this
they make the occasion for great
festival. at which the men compete in
manly sports for prizes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Fisherman-A Game.

II there Is II large table at hand all
sit around it to play the game of fish
erman. One of the players is armed
with Il short stick. to which piece OF
Irvine is attached. the twine being tied
In loop mt one end. The fisherman
drops his line in such Il way that the
loop lies on the table about the center
When he says Whose fish," all the
players place the tip of one finger fore
finger OF the right handI on the table
inside the circle formed by the Irvine
When My fish," is called all must
withdraw their fingers before the fish
erman pulls in his line. This must be
done quickly or fingers will be caught
Each fish caught counts one for game
Each player should have his turn as
fisherman,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11

Nearly everybody is familiar with
the exquisite beauty of snowflakes.
Formed as they are on the general plan
OF hexagon. no one ever saw two
snow crystals precisely alike. Nature
sends out billions and billions of her
snow handiwork. but every copy Is an
individual and peculiar one. She de
lights In variety. and truly the snow
flakes are not the least of her wonders.
Even In IA cake of solid ice one may see
the delicate. beautiful snow flowers
packed closely together. for the ice is
simply one mass of these marvellous
products of natures art gallery.
Floating laZily in the clear blue
reaches OF the sky are other exam
pies of the wonders Of water dust. The
glorious clouds. like tabled castles
filled with dream folk. are either tiny
drops of water or minute crystals of
ice soaring far above the busy world
below. Sometimes these Ice crystals
cover trees window sills and grass
with their beautiful spiculeS Of boar
frost. and every one knows what ia
nous artist Jack Frost il in the matter
OF window ornamentation. Popular
Mechanics.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
FOR AGED PEOPLE
Old Folks Should Be Careful in
Their Selection of Regulative
Medicine.

We have safe, dependable, and
altogether ideal remedy that is par
ticularly adapted to the requirements
of aged people and persons of weak
constitution who suffer from constipa-
ton or other bowel disorders. We are
so certain that it will relieve these
complaints and give absolute satisfac-
ton in every particular that we offer it
with our personal guarantee that it
shall cost the user nothing if it fails to
substantiate our claims. This remedy
is called Rexall Orderlies
Rexall Orderlies are eaten Just like
candy, are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action. may be taken at
any time, day or night; do not cause
diarrhoea, nauseau, gripping, excessive
looseness. or other undesirable effects.
They have a very mild but positive
action upon the organs with which they
come in contact, apparently acting as
regulative tonic upon the relaxed mus
cular coat of the bowels, thus over
coming weakness, and aiding to restore
the bowels to more vigorous and healthy
activity. Three sizes, 10c., 25., and SOC
Sold ouly at our store The Rexall
Store. Ivey's Pharmacy, Chas. l..
Ivey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
A Birthday Anniversary

The following from the Galena
Gazette Of Jan. ?, will be read with
pleasure by the many Mineral Point
friends of Mr.. II. H. Chandler, former
well known merchant of this place:
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio
II. Chandler on Hill street was the
scene Of a very merry and joyful
gathering on Wednesday evening of
last week wlen a surprise party was
given Mr.. Chandler in commemoratiOn
OF his S0th birthday
Those who attended were intimate
friends of Mr.. Chandler. Howard, ST.,
was appointed master of ceremonies.
"A beautiful gold headed cane was
given the host and Judge w. L. Hold
son made the presentation speech. The
men were all seated at one large table
and each was called upon to give an
expression of sentiment Short talks,
recitations, music, vaudeville and
dancing made up the evenings enter
tainment. Each member present was
required either to make speech, dance
a jig, sing song or perform some
vaudeville stunt.
At 6o'clock refreshment were served:
The Doxology was sung at the Ia
BILE as blessing. After the toast by j.
B. Howard, Sr, the the song For he
jolly Good Fellow" was sung and all
present blended their voices After
dinner was served, the merriment OF
the evening was berun. Following the
speaking and "reminiscences, the song
AUD Lang Syne' was sung by all
nraSant -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
FARM FOR SALE

Tlis farm consists of 295 acres, 8
miles from Hollandale and 9 miles
from Mine raj Point. About 1875 acres
good prairie pillow land, balance good
pasture and heavy timber Good house,
fair out buildings, well and wind mill
at house, and good running water in
pasture. Located on main road be-
tween Hollandale and Mineral Point, !
mile from school and close to two
cheese factories. This place will be
sold at bargain if sold soon. 1t will
be for rent if not sold by Feb. Is, 1912.
This farm is without doubt one Of
the best land speculations in southwest
Wisconsin. For further information
and full particulars inquire of
MARSHALL DAY,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Phone No. 8, line II. r. r. No. 2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11

A jolly romping game for younger
boys and girls is played in this way:
Roll back the rug from the center of
the floor and on the boards make a
small square outlined with chalk. All
then join hands In n circle around 1t.
The music starts up. and the children
begin to dance around the square As
they dance they try to draw some men,
Der OF the circle into the square Any
one stepping inside the chalk bound
aries Is out OF the game, which con-
tinues until but one player is left.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
THIS PAPER HELPS
THE TEACHER

TINE public schoolteachel
that does not read the pa
pers fails in an important
particular to fit himself or herself
to instruct the young.
EDUCATION IS NOT ALL GAIN.
ED FROM BOOKS. MOST OF IT
IS GAINED FROM LIFE, AND
NEWSPAPER ARE THE MIRRORS
OF LIFE.
Not only should teachers read
the papers, but pupils should be
caused to do So In the case Of
the children little persuasion is
needed. They are so eager to
learn that they read every paper
they get their hands on.
MANY SCHOOLS HAVE
CLASSES IN GU r RE N +
EVENTS. The pupils are re
CURED to tell or write the chief
happenings of the day. 1t is an
invaluable training.
EVERY teacher should TAKE
this paper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
THE HUMAN BRAIN.
Scientists Claim II Is Distributed All
Cvsr the Body

Over the Body.
Once it was believed that the gray
matter Of the brain was confined with.
In the skull. Now physicians and 9th
er students Of physiology tell us that
this same gray" matter is found in
other parts Of the body-for instance,
in the tips of the fingers Of the blind,
where the thinking has been con.
sciously much exercised. One physi-
clan tells us there is little brain in the
throat, and 1t often seems to be IN in
dependent thinking organ. An Oper-
atOr on the throat must become IL
friend and confldant Of that little
brain or his operation will not be sue
cessful. The little brain has IA memo
ry, and If the operators hand has
slipped and misused that throat the
brain in the head may consent to the
operation and desire 1t, but that little
throat brain Will resist even If it be
months after the mistake, and If the
operator persists the patient may be
thrown into commissions, such IL the
memory of that little brain.
And what has been discovered in the
throat and In the finger tips will yet
be discovered throughout the whole
body, because we will consciously
think in every part. At present much
Of the thinking Is involuntary, not
with the cooperation Of the eye or
central consciousness. but self knOwl.
edge brings you where you cooperate
with yourself and there are harmony
and unity in all the activities Of the
body because OF confidence throughout
In the master OF II.
The cells Of your body can be seen
as little selves or people, forming n
government over which you exercise
good rule by becoming acquainted
with your people. educating public
sentiment in noble thinking. putting
away internal strife, hatred and other
forms of inhnrmony. Certain persons
suffer because they have hatred and
dcspised parts and functions Of their
bodies. Hatred withers, paralyZes
and congests. No one can do his best
under disapproval-seek out way to
think kindly generously, truly of your
self.-Detroit Free Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Russia'a ParauetrY Floors.

Most flooring put down In Russia Is
parquetry. and 1t Is generally oak
Even in the unpretentious houses and
fiat buildings this parauetry Is to he
found. In some cases, OF course, the
finish Is not so fine ms in others, and
In ordinary buildings the designs are
not so elaborate. One OF the most
noticeable features of Il Russian house
Is that rugs and carpets are used for
erlngs Floor polishing by profession
ais, who come regularly once every
week or ten days, Is considered n part
of the regular routine OF running 4
house. Detroit Free Press
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Prospective State HIGHWAYS,

Platteville News: The town board
of the town of Lima has selected the
following roads as prospective state
highways, Platteville and Arthur road
beginning in section &C. going north 80
rods. Platteville and Wingville road
beginning in section % and going
northwest 80 rods. Arthur road begin
ming in section % and going north 20
rods. Platteville and Lancaster road
beginning in section 36 going north
west 20 rods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Miss Tesche Murdered in Seattle.

Sun Republic: Gladys, the Oldest
daughter of August Tesche, Jr.,
formerly of Dodgeville, but now of
Seattle Wash, was shot and killed on
Saturday afternoon by G. F. Hufford, a
liquor salesman. 1t is understood that
Miss Tesche and her mother were
standing on street corner when Huff
ford stepped from behind a street car
and shot her four times. She was
taken to hospital Immediately and it
was found that nothing could be done
to save her life, her heart being pierced
by bullet. She died Sunday after
noon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
MORBID BLUSHING.
A Terrible Affliction That May Be
Helped by Convex Glasses.

A Terrible Atliction That May Be
Helped by Convex Glasses.
The essential cause OF morbid blush.
ing Is II morbid temperament says DR.,
II. Campbell. NJ. II. G. F.. in the Prac.
but he is not greatly disturbed by It..
He may be disconnected for the time
but. the storm over, he soon forgets
all about 1t. The morbid blusher. on
the other hand. suffers mental torture.
The blush throws him into state OF
can only be excited by some desper-
ate experience. The anguish is so great
that he lives in constant dread Of be.
Ing exposed to the conditions which
excite It, This dread colors his entire
life He wakes up with 1t; he falls
asleep with it. 1t haunts his dreams.
Morbid blushlng Is. In truth, ter
rible aflliction. In It's severe forms, DR.,
Campbell says. It always calls up
thoughts of suicide and not infrequent-
ly actually prompts 1t.
The female sex Is more apt to blush
than the male sex. although more men
than women seek medical help for
morbid blushing. Those who suffer
from the complaint may gain some CON
tidence by using strong convex glasses,
The artificial myopla thus induced by
blurring the surroundings tends to di-
minish self consciousness"
In other words, dlstort the faces OF
people by means OF spectacles and 1t
will not matter to you how they look
at you, for you will not notice them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Churchyard Yew Trees,

One reason given why very old yew
trees are so often found in country
churchyards is that originally these
trees were planted to supply the peas.
ants with wood for their bows, for in
lawlesS times II was soon discovered
that the only place where trees would
be safe from nightly marauders was
the churchyard, where the most hard,
ened thief dared not venture between
darkness and dawn. London Mail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
SUCCESS FARM"
FAILURE FARM"

no you see the two farms
They are both good farms,
or ought to be, as are most
of those in this country.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
THEM is NOT IN THE LAND
BUT IN THE MEN THAT OWN
THEM.
One of these men is an up to
date chap who READS THE
PAPERS, especially the farm
notes, takes agricultural journals
and applies scientific methods.
The other works Just as hard,
but will not have newspaper in
the house and could not get a new
idea if it were bored into his head
with an X ray.
THE UP TO DATE FARMER
GETS TWO OR THREE TIMES
THE YIELD OF HIS NEiGH6oR
AND WITH BUT LITTLE MORE
LABOR OR EXPENSE,
He uses fertilizer, crop rotation
and intelligence. He economies
every rod of his land: makes it
all count. He practices soil con
servation. He gives back to the
soil as much as or little more
than he takes from it. He knows
the latest experiments made by the
agricultural department.. the agri-
cultural colleges and experiment
stations. He reads the newspa-
pers. SEND in YOUR SUB
SCRIPTION TODAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
The Scissors Grinder.

Ting-a-llng, ting-a ling,
The scissors grinder goes along
With Ginning bells that seem TO ring
Always the same dear little song
He is quaint old man and kind
With merry eyes which seem to smile,
And as the shining scissors grind
He huns a little tune meanwhile,
Ills whirring wheels go round and round.
The chiaing bells Just NOW are still,
But vet his lips keep up the sound
or song that seems our hearts to thrill.
We children follow. one and all.
So much we love this little tune
We answer gayly to his call
And think our friend is gone too soon.
Ting-a-ling, Ealing!
This is the burden OF his song
II seems OF Fairy Land to sins.
This magical and Ginning gong
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Social Parasite

"You needn't brag about your social
connections II you do belong to an
aristocratic family Don't you work
for a living?"
II work. How do I work."
Everybody you can" Baltimore
American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
A philosonhsr.

my! You wanted fried potatoes,
didn't your said the careless waitress
as the customer in the restaurant fin
ished his meal and rose to leave.
That's all right" answered the pa-
tient man. i've wanted so many
things all my life that didn't get I'm
used to it."-Newark News
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Stricken With PARALYSIS.

Platteville News: VIM Mauger was
suddenly stricken while at work. He
left home in the morning feeling in the
best of health, and few hours later
suffered stroke of paralysis. His
condition has improved so that he is
about as usual.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Conundrums.

Which Is the largest bug in the
world? The humhug.
Why Is the oyster the wisest animal?
He keeps his mouth shut
What class OF persons have the most
homes In their bodies? Those that feed
on fish
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Fractured an Arm .

Platteville Witness: Robert Peasley
of Leadmine, employed at the Winskill
mine mill sustained bad fracture Of
the left arm while placing belt on a
line shaft pulley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
An Exception.

"They say that lightning never
strikes twice in the same place"
Doesn't 1t? know woman who's
been married for her money three
tines Detroit Free Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
WHO WOULD Be
A BACK NUMBER ?
"|HE PROFESSIONAL MAN
WHO DOES NOT READ
\ THE NEWSPAPERS IS A

BACK NUMBER.
TAKE THE LAWYER. The
papers are constantly chronicling
important trials or printing judi
cial opinions and decisions involv-
ing new and interesting points.
TAKE THE DOCTOR. Ev-
cry new medical discovery, every
interesting experiment, if sutfi-
cicntlr important, is reported in
the press. 1t may not be told in
technical language, but it gives a
clew that may be followed up by
the physician if he is so minded.
so WITH ALL THE PRO
FESSIONS. These are but sug-
gestions of the one hundred and
one ways that the newspapers are
useful to the professional man,
whether he be engineer, chemist,
physician, lawyer, minister or col.
lege president.
THIS NEWSPAPER KEEPS you
IN TOUCH WITH THE WORLD
SEND IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-01-11
Watcn the Trif1es,

Grasp the trifiing affairs OF ordinary
daily life if you want to do good
don't wait for any special opportunity.