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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

spot I've brought back by magic tn
night from our YOUTH
I'm afraid III wake up and find
/ I'm dreaming"
! Stuart gazed With increasing aStonish,
ment at the maGnitcently set table.
! Winding in and out among the solid
silver candeiabra a tiny stream Of
crystal water slowed among miniature
trees and flowers on its banks The
flowers were all blooming orchids OF
rarest coloring aud weirdly fantastic
shapes.
The service was all made for this
occasion, silver. cut glass and china.
Each piece had stamped or etched on
1t the coat of arms of his native state.
with the motto, Peace and Plenty"
And you've done all this in six
weeks? Its incredible"
The world will say tomorrow morn.
ing that | nave given this lavish en-,
tertainment tor vulgar display In a
sense it's true. am trying to eclipse
in splendor anything New York has
seen. But | count the fortune II cost
we'll spent to have seen the smile on
your face when you looked AT that
painting OF our old nils l.would have
given i've times as murA at any mo
ment the past ten years to have known
that you didn't nate me
You Know II now
Yes. she answered teuderiy You
have SAID 50 with yoUr ups before.
now you mean it. You are your old
handsome sell tonight"
Apart from the charm OF Mans pres
enre Stuart found the duncr itselt n
stupid affair. 81 Soiemnly stupid II at
last became funny. I'm ali the mag
niticently dressed crowd he looked IN
vain tor Il man or woman or real IN.
tenectuat distinction He saw only
money. money, money.
IN spite of the low mnrmurS of Mans
beautifully moduIated voice in his ears
he found ms anger slowly rlSln2 not
against any one in particular. but
against the Vulgar oStentatlou in which
these people moved. and the vapid as
sumption OF superiority with which
they evidently looked out upon the
world
But whatever might have been lack
ing in the wit aud genius OF the guests
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
CHAPTER XIV.
The Dance of Death.

a FLUSH OF excited p assure
~ overspread Stuart's face as
~ he led his beautiful hostess to
the dining room. Apparently
on entering the banquet hail they were
stepping outdoors into an enchanted
pine forest. The walls were complete
~ hidden 10y painted scenery repre-
senting the mountains OF western
North Carolina The room mad been
transformed INTO forest trees aud
shruhbery melting imperceptbIy INTO
the scenery or the walls and mock
!. Ing birds We're singing in cages hidden
high among the nou2h> IF the trees
why Nan" stuart gaspei. that. 5
view OF the river mills 7, houe
where you and ! used 10 roam
well. Il you nadnt recognized II. i
Should never have forgiven yon Are
you pleased with nay tauta>rt
PLEASED Is not the word for IT,
he replied quickly. I'm overwhelmed
never tnoa-ht you 50 sentimental"
# perhaps I'M not: perhaps I've only
dom mis- TO please "a friend to you
begiu 20 leei al home IN tins little
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
a Christmas Duck.

Clean aud truss "A domestic duck.
FIJI with one large cuptul of mashed
potato seasoned With one teaspnonftl
of grated onion, pepper and salt. Add
a tablespoonful of butter and the beat
Ell white of one egg.
Roast and when ready to serve gar
nish with strips Of celery, slices of
cored apples, steamed until tender, and
olives. This makes very handsome
centerpiece for Christmas table
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

EkEwese2s~-sF
imagination was vivid rnough to nave
dreamed half the SpieudorS OF such u
life when N}u turned from the little
cottage butt for YOU
y iook 81 pam rioudcd the tatr tare,
and she liftri her jewcled hand
please. ltu. Ia like to forget some
things"
And you haven't forgottcuy
She looked straight into his eyes and
answered III oven tones,
No"
Both wer" silent tor long while.
and then Jacy began &c talk in low
tones of the Ute they had lived as boy
and girl in the old south and forgot
the flight " time.
To be continued.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
The White
Sewing Machine


NAVE will place this ma
wy chine with any of the
other high-class sewing ma
chimes, and can demonstrate
its superior qualities.
What would be more APP
propriate for a Christmas or
New Years present for wife
or mother than a WHITE
Sewing machine? We have
the exclusive sale of it in this
territory,
We sell Oils, Needles and Belts.
NICHOLAS MILLER
Mineral Point. Four Doors east of Hotel Royal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
Chicken Pie Win Cream Crust.

Have a chicken disiointcd as for
fricasSCe and cook in water To cover
until tender. Remove the large honeS
then season With salt and pepper
Make gravy from the liquid in tue
kettle, in which bit of bay leaf is
simmered, allowing a level tablespoon
full of flour to each cup of liquid Add
onc-quarter cuptul OF butter and when
melted pour over the chicken, which
has been laid in the paste lined dish.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
Christmas
Recipes


Smooth a block Of ice With hot
iron, makiug a cave IN the center. til
this With crisp lrttUyr. hearts of ten
der celery cut in small pieces, Add
slices OF winter radtShrs and Smau
raw CLAIMS. Season with salt pepper,
one traspaoutml Of dry mustard one
tablespoonful horSeradiSh aud the
juice OF two lemons Place on srvcral
thickneSseS of cloth ON a deep platter,
wreath with green and serve nj uncc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
A Baking Hint.

On taking cakes baked IN II tin out Of
the oven stand the tin on wet cloth
for ten or fifteen minutes. The cakes
can then be turned out without the
aid of n knife and will not stick to the
tin, as frequently happens otherwise.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

When were Clocks Invented for
Measuring Time Tho earliest known
clock WAS invented by Henry de Vic.
or De Wyck, n German. In 1879 The
pendulum. rs n regulating power in
clocks. was introduced by Huygens, n
celebrated Dutch astronomer as late
as 1857.
What was the First Newspaper In
Americaf--Tho first newspaper in
America was called public Occur
rences," and issued at Boston, in
September, 1890 II was so radical
ly democratic and out.spohen that
the magistrates smothered 1t on the
day Of it's birth Tho first perma.
nent paper was the "Roston News
Letter" issued in April, 1704 The
FIRST daily WAS the pennsylvania
Packet" by John Dunlap. In 1884,
What is the Origin OF Lynch Lawf
Lynch law is said to derive its name
from John Lynch. farmer who oX.
ercised It upon the fugitive slaves
in the Dismal Swamp. North Carol-
ma, when they committed outrages
upon persons and property which the
colonial law could not promptly re-
dress.
Who was the Author of Mother
Goose Rhymesf--The alleged author
was Mrs. Goose, member Of wealthy
Boston family. Her daughter mar
riod Thomas Fleet. n printer. Mrs
Goose made her home In the Fleet
Ilrst,horn to the house of Fleet. Mrs.
Goose spent her time singing songs
and ditties to the baby. Fleet pub
lished these In book form under the
title OF Mother Goose's Melodies for
children"
Who was Mother Ann7--Mother
Ann was the name given to Ann Lee.
the founder of the religious sect
known rs shakers" In the United
States. She with few followers.
settled near Troy, n. Y. in 1776 She
preached against the revolutionary
war. and was for awhile in prison In
the Jail at poughkeepsle, but was ie-
leased by Governor Clinton.
What are Exotic Plants7--Plants
which have been introduced from
foreign countries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

What became of the Pen with which
Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proc
lamation Fit was given to Senator
Sumner by the president nj the re-
quest Of the former. and by him pre-.
scented 10 George livermoro, OF Bos-
ton. II was n steel pen OF the kind
called The Washington" in COM
mon cedar holder all rs plain and
transformations as was the president
himself
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
Barber Shops Close Christmas
and New Years.

All the Barber shops in the city will
be CLOSED" all day Christmas and
New Years, but will be open until
9 o'clock the evening before,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

'''" ""'N" 81" ~ "N'' "'H"'>u"As
applause.
sue nodded anu suited, AMI he rush
Ell oeo'nd ne >ytu|S 1" ASA IN SNp'a'
nation
tie Sr">}t@ uot0 Iel hand> ana
found th"N T"'d "ud trembling with
eNSlt'm"Ht
" mai on cdrth does this ueanf'
simply that | was enGaGed TO sing
tonight ana wanted TO surprise You
llua you IKE my song
II HlIeu ne To the gates OF heaven,
dear
hen don care whether any one
else heard II or not But did 50 much
wish that she might have heard 1t or
her husband because they are from the
south.
"But don't understand Your father
mates HiNepS so.
big hand was laid on his shoulder,
he turned and faced the doctor smiling
given NJ such ioolishucSS We've
buried the h2tchct IN TO see hlm IN
few minutes and We are 10 he GOOD
friends.
'RlNHnS invited You here to discuss
a business proposition tonight. STUART
exclaimed, plaoNN
No. no. no. IN" doctor answered.
i came W'lh Harriet, "t course Her
music t|"rh}f placed her on I'll" pro
gram EuJ AF shNeHs aud nave hd
some coH'nS5 ahdro.r ana III I" see
him in titt'e While and A'k things
over quite H,'ru@.lE' "t course nut
eheei'N"N
He h&S a-reed to conference
here the YOUNG lawyer asked
anNlouSlN.
why, Of course, His butler has just
told ne he would see me Immediately
after the bail begins.
Stuart nre3thed easier ana turned L"
Harriet
You iook glorious toniSht' httle pa''
tunhE that never saw You IN even
ihS dress before. You io"N So tan ana
/ queehlN' :" &roWh' 50 mature. fou re
beglnhin& 70 make me 'erI Ola. chl'd.
III he thinking OF you MS grown
woman next
! am 'W'hlN-i"ur' you KNOW She
salu' N''RPN
I nave never oe''eN'u II uh'h u"
hlSht. l WouIdh nave known Eo" NJ
hrSt out Tor your voice, l hao 10 run
my eyes 'aP1l
Inc Il&hIN were suddenly turhea
/ lower approaching to'al uarNheSS,
Inc auehdahtS ho'SeieSSIF removed
the temporary stage ana c'e"reu t"e
S'e'' '""''' ''' '''' "'"N'''
AS the Vii'''eS StfucN lil' hour VI
Midnight SN'l'toh headS Slowly oeS"h
TO appear Pcep'hS from 'le sn"u""S
or the ar'he" celI'nS ana from every
nook ana corner OF 'he huge corH'ce
ana flIh'rS. btalerleS OF hllhS Grape
moving Sent'! III inc "rce"e were
hGhleu oN Solphurous hueu elec'r'c
rays from tue oalcoii'eS' l"iN elec''lo
lShIS oli'Neu III every NNeie'oi'
suhNen eyes anu oFnlou e"ch S''hn'us
TO" Oh teeth ouu''ehiH TWO "ill'e
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
What was "rhe Oath at the Tomb

WHAT WIS TIC VHlH AT tNC IOFlb
OF CaIhoun"?--Whan the South Caro-.
lima convention adopted the Ordinance
OF Secession on Dec 20. 1860. the city
of Charleston seemed delirious with
Joy. While church bells were peal
Ing, group of enthusiastic young
men went to st, Philips cemetery.
and, forming circle around the tomb
OF Calhoun. registered solemn oath
to devote their lives. their fortunes,
and their sacred honor" to the cause
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
Sale

An exceptionally fine corner lot
has been placed in our hands
for sale. This lot is centrally
located, within a few minutes
walk of church, schools, and
business section. Lot lays prac-
tically level and has good out
look. 1t has good width and is
deep enough to permit a barn
and large garden. Centrally
located lots, such as this are
very scarce; and if you are
thinking of building a home it
will appeal to you at once, as
we are in position to offer this
lot at very reasonable price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
Anderson & Kuelling
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.

Wv EnlN |" CIV WV Wins 'i'Fs
While the public has the right
to exercise intelligent control
over corporations which serve 1t
with public necessities. govern
ment ownership aud manage
mcut OF these utilities would he
unwise from every standpoint.
The present Industrial progress
Of the United States Is 50 vast
that great combinations Of CAPT
tai are necessary forces in our
business life Competition Is
healthy. and we should have It.
Government ownership Of great
public utilities would practically
end this competition. and the pub
lie would suffer then more acutely
from government monopoly than
the Socialists claim the people
are now suffering under. as they
assert, the control Of the trusts
Cardinal Gibbons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

Do Wooden Garments Give Warmth 2
1t is a popular error to say that
they do; they are simply poor con
ductors of heat aud thereby prevent
the radiation Of Hnimal warmth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

~ wonder what that Chinamnn is
dolry up eo latr."
'sAigl- suppose Exchange.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26
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, 1912-12-26

Foundry in America?-~The first typo
foundry in america was that OF Abel
Buell., and was established at Killing
worth, Conn, in 1863 Good Long
Primer typo was cast and the Connec-
financial assistance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

When and Where was the Repuhlt-
can Party Bornf--The place of the
birth of the Republican party. like
that of Homer. is claimed by several
communities, Michigan claims that
II was at state convention, assem-
bled at Jackson. July 6, 1874, n call
for which was signed by more than
10000 persons Tho name "Repuhli.
can" was adopted by tho convention
Similar conventions. with similar mo,
Ave and action. were held In Ohio.
Wisconsin and Vermont July IL, and
m Massachusetts July ~, 1854
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

When was the Eagle first used on
American Coins?-Tho Eagle was first
used on American cents and half-cents
in 17SS, issued from the Massachu
sets mint
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-12-26

which have been introduced from
foreign countries.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25

Santa Claus was busy last evening
filing the stockings OF San Francis
cans and his ooadjutors were busy fill
ing their hearts.
santa Claus was flying from house
top to house top; his coadjutors flew
from heart to heart among the thou
sands upon thousands who had gath
cred at San Francisco's annual Christ
mas eve festival al Lotta's fountain.
He was fortunate in his coadjutors,
was our bearded and rotund friend
Santa Claus. It isn't every year that
he has beauty and genius to spread
for him his spirit OF good will through
out a great city; most always he has
TO do the work all by himself, and
Santa claus is an elderly gentleman, i,
though at that the spryest old man
who ever cracked n whip over f1eet
team Of reindeer and plunged out OF
the icy north into the giddy Califor-
MIA climate.
Consider whom our old friend Santa
claus had as his aids last evening in
san Francisco.
There was beauty--+hlss Slae Jo-
sepAine Bennett
There was the singing muse-Mad-
anne Bernice de Pasquali.
There was magician at the piano
Gottfried Galston.
OF course. there was Mayor Rolph,
who is somewhat of continuous Co
adjutor to Santa Claus in an admins
trative and official sense, and musi-
clans, singers, anvil players, electri-
clans. vested choir and overcoated
chorus with their carols. God Rest
Ye. Merry Gentlemen" the vested choir
sang with thrilling notes. Yes Santa
claus was busy over the housetops, in
vading chimneys--for all that we know
insinuating himself into the super
beeted pipes of the apartment house
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25
Music Makes Glad Hearts While
Kriss Kringle Fills the Stockings
Chosen Beauty Fires Hammer Beast While Thousands of
San Franciscans Enthusiastically Applaud

vision Of beauty, who, like another
Helen. fred another Troy"
Aquiet hammered girl stepped to the
front of the commodious platform that
had been erected about Lotta,s fountain
The expectant san Francisco. tfrong,
eager for frolic, as it is apprecia tive of
art, waited for the climax of the even
ing. Mayor Rolph stood beside the
girl. and introduced her. She was Miss
Mae Josephine Bennett. winner of The
Calls beauty contest, the girl whom
artists decided was the most beautiful
of San Francisco wage earners. She
was clad simply in quiet dark blue
tailor suit contrasting with the
splendor of Nine de Pasunali's magnif-
cent gown OF blue velvet and gold. she
wore a fetching but simple hat. con
trasting with the triumphant green
feather and gold fllet that graced and
accentuated the glory Of the prima
donna's hair. She was typical OF the
best type of San Francisco's wage earn
I ing girl a girl. whose beauty was
stood self possessed and modest before
the crowd and smiled at the acclaim she
received and when she smiled gracious
" the throng saw Miss Bennett as the
artists had, and vowed her beauty the
rarest in San Francisco. With cheeks
flushing happily, with her dominant
little chin tilted prettily Miss Bennett
smiled on the crowd and then she light
the hammer and Troy was fred
though this time it was Troy that
should be burned. the Troy of discord.
the hammer of insolence and of civic
disruption.
There was savage flare as the
vivid fireworks saw their duty out
lined before them and went TO IL.
Continued Page 2. Column
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25
Bv ARTHUR /. PRICE

registers-if those pipes are ever su-
perheated-and while he filled the
stockings his worthy. aids were nlling
the hearts of San Franciscans and
their souls with the rapture of music
and the ecstasy of. beauty, at The Calls
Christmas eve celebration OF San Fran.
ciseo's harmony
The hammer was burned-the Ham
mer or Knockery-that direful imple-
ment which has had the habit OF
smashing high ideals and making pow
der of worthy civic aspirations.
CORPSE ONLY CREMATED
Mayor Rolph declared the hammer
had been dead "a year, and the mayor
of the city should know, but the mayor
AIDED sapiently that it should be cre-
mated. to insure its annihilation. He
praised The Calrs initiative and rec
omended the cremation
That was done.
Beauty did it. A thing, or a girl, OF
beauty is JOY forever. Also it is a
JOY forever to have the hammer burned.
God rest We. merry gentlemen; let
nothing ye dismay.'
That is the spirit Of san Francisco.
To burn the hammer is a slang
phrase visualized: the symbolism of the
street dramatized.
Yet there was more than q slang
phrase visualized last evening; there
was symbolism deeper than the street.
higher than the street, wider than
the street. longer than the street.
5exemplifed when thousands fol-.
lowed thousands into the concourse at
Lotta's fountain to join in San Fran
ciscos worthy celebration of Christmas
eve. From all directions came the
throngs of men, women and children
that triumvirate of civilization. with
eager ears TO listen to the wonderful
melody. with quick eyes to treasure the.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25
Pasquali' $ Heart
| Always VIII Turn
To San Francisco
BY Bernicc de Pasquai

This has been one Of the
greatest experiences Of nip life.
1 wdnf 10 thanh from the bottom
of mu heart The Call for The nom
dcrful occasion and especially the
people of San Francisco. This
has left NTH me such a pondcr-
ful impression that should |
again be called upon at any time
mu services mill be al the disposal
of San Franciscos Donderful
people. irrespective Of phere /
may be. in Europe or this ooun-
trp. Upon the first call | shall
hurry 10 The city in dnsper 10
their call, as mp lieart has grown
fond Of California. and particu-
larlu of San Francisco.
| expect 10 be back here in
California next autumn. and 1
shall again be in San Francisco
during Christmas Of 1913. as /
am bookcd to appear in series
of concerts next season on the Pa
cifc coast; but | shall hardly be
able TO woii until the lime ARRIVES
10 bring me bach 10 This part of
the world. into the most perfect
climate and TO The most appre-
ciatipe musical people in The
porld-thc San Franciscans.
Please express for me TO The
people of San Francisco n1u heart
fell thanks for one Of The greatest
receptions | haze eper had. and
accept my sincere Dishes for a
happy and prosperous future for
the city of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25

WEATHER. F0HEUASTs
Unsettled; light rnins brisk north wind.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25
SAN FRANCISCO HAS

passed S48,044, 500 worth Of exports
through its custom house during
the fiscal year ended June 30 1912.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25

For Continuation of These Advertisements
See Classified Pages.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25

UT0MOBILE garage and repair shop; fne in
vestment for man who wants TO get in the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-12-25

&, 60O--For so feet front in 35th av.; full
depth: owner is anxious to SELL
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26

Accidents viii happen. hut the beat
regulated families keep Dr Thomas'
Eclectic on for such emergencies.
Two GlEea "a aud zoe az an stores.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26

timber, according 20 the Consular and
Trade Reports Additional contracts,
in an Tor 10000 jarrah ties have
hccn let t0 soyerai private companies.
n b. stated that the important feature
uf the large contract undertaken by
tho state government ls the employ
mout Tor the first time on great
scale ot karri timber FOR q work ~
This character tn" high merits OF
iUrrah tor railway ties and other
yunstructional work have long rccoiy
ed world-Wid" recognition and Ia"
decision of the commonwealth 10
utilize its sister hardwood tor su Inn
purtaui H national and defense md'r-
taking as the ITJnscputIu,nt1l rail-
way. after e careful comparative cs-
animation Of it~ merits. ~ OF the ut
most significance. Karii forests of
great extent Ina western Australia.
covering crown lands, are YET IN
touched, ana the government pro-
poses opening up these department.
tally
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-09-26
Question of Making Albuquer-
que Permanent Convention
Place Now Being Discussed
and Probably Will Be Def
niteIy Decided at Coming
Gathering.

Advance Information fivcs nssur-
ancc that az least $50 teachers VIII
bo IN attendance nc the New Mexico
Educational association meeting To be
held iu Albuquerque November d :,
\. =, r p. Agpllnd. secretary OF tho
association: John Milne. secretary ~
the organization for Albuquerque. ana
Secretary Thomas J Naylon OF the
Commercial club are cooperating In a
very effective manner and are accom-.
plishing things daily that viii go 20
make up the success Of the c0nven
ton.
THE association viii consider at tho
meeting here the question OF making
Albuquerque the permanent conven.
ton place.
Secretary v y, Asplund recently Is.
sued tic following bulletin which will
be- of interest 90 those who expect 10
attend the meeting
II Is now possible 90 announce tha'