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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
GAY OLD FASHIONS.
pandies of Past Centuries Would Make .
Solomon Look Sad.

Solomon Look Sad.
Compared with the gay apparel worn
ny the handles Of the past ages the
youths Of our time In the gayest of
gay raiment make but poor show.
The bishop of Ely in the fourteenth
century had a change of raiment for
every day in the year. The Earl Of
Northumberland boosted no less than
sixty cloth of gold suits at this time.
In the time of Chaucer the men wore
clothes as many colored as Josephs
coat. so that while one leg would be
blaze of crimson. the other would be
tricked out in green. blue or yellow
without any regard for harmony or
contrast.
Even as late as the middle of the
eighteenth century. a dandy would
dress himself in a vivid green coat, a
waistcoat of scarlet. yellow breeches
and blue stockings.
And the gentleman of a few years
later wore, among other vagaries. a
coat of light green. with sleeves too
small for the arms and buttons too big
for the sleeves: a pair Of fine Man
chester breaches: clicked silk stock.
ings; club of hair behind larger than
the head which carried it; a hat not
larger than sixpence
1t was common thing in the early
part of the eighteenth century for
man of fashion to spend several hours
daily In the hands of his valet Among
the many operat tons which took up
this time was the starching of the
beard and the proper pertaining of the
garments. the painting Of the face and
amounting with oils. tinctures. essences
and pomatumS. London Standard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
Notice Of Special Election.

Notice is hereby given to the electors
Of the city of Mineral Point, in Iowa
county, Wisconsin, that special cleo.
ton will be held at said city for the
several wards and election precincts as
follows
The election for all the wards will be
held at the Fire Department Building,
on High street in the city of Mineral
Point, which said building has been des-
ignated as the place of holding elections,
pursuant to chapter 1926 of the laws
of 1911.
Said election will be held on the 18th
day of September, A d. 1912, for the
purpose of submitting to the electors of
said city of Mineral Point proposition
to increase from $4,000 to $5OO.O0 the
amount which shall be paid for license
to sell strong, spirituous, malt, ardent,
or intoxicating liquors to be drank on
the premises in the said city of Mineral
Point.
The polls of the election will be
opened at o'clock in the forenoon, and
closed at $ 80 o'clock in the afternoon.
The ballots of such election shall
read:
To increase license to $500 90 Yes ....
No -.
Dated August 81, 1912.
w. H. BOHAN,
City Clerk of the City of Mineral Point,
Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
Tho Salanander.

In Andrews anecdotes Ancient and
Modern 17S0 one reads. should
glass house fire be kept up without ex-
tinction for longer term than seven
years there is no doubt but that a
salamander would be generated in the
cinders" This probably accounts for
the popular idea that a salamander
lives in the fire. a fallacy so far re-
moved from the truth that the curious
lizardlike beast so called cannot en-
dure even the heat of the sun, but
skulks away under stones to avoid it.
1t will never lose its reputation for
fire eating. though. which fingers still
in the heating utensil that is named
after 1t.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
Each
First additional Eleven
mound. pounds. pounds

The postmaster general may make
provision for indemnity, insurance and
collection ON delivery, with additional
charges FIR such service, and may, with
the consent Of the interstate commerce
commission after investigation, modify
rates weights and zone distances, when
experience has demonstrated the need
therefor.
Under authority conferred by the
post Office appropriation bill, Postmas
ter General Hitchcock at Washington
Sunday increased the salaries OF rural
letter carriers on standard routes from
$1,000 to $l100 II year, Thus effecting
80, 900 men, with proportionate increase
to carriers on shorter routes. The or
der will become effective the 30th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
Card Marks.

II is conjectured by some writer's on
the subject that the marks upon the
cards designating the four kinds in IA
pack were originally symbolical and
intended TO signify the different class
es of society, According TO this sup
position. the hearts represented the
clergy. spades the nobility. some old
packs of cards bearing a sword or
lance head instead of a spade; clubs
the serfs and diamonds the burghers
or citizen classes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
TRAMPS OF THE SEA.
Their Work In Developing the ooear
Carrying Trade

J"9 i'eSS.
There are land tramps and sea
tramps, but whereas the former lives
by the labor of others. the worlds
business would be in great straits
were the latter to be swept from the
face of the ocean. While there have
practically always been tramp ships
since men have sailed the sea, 1t re-
manned for the Yankee shippers to de-
yelop this phase of ocean carrying to
its highest degree. Tramping on the
ocean Is only another name for trad
Ing. and many are the stories extant
of Yankee shippers swapping beads.
mirrors. calico, knives and other tribes
ties equally as valuable in other lands.
The tramp steamship came into ex-
istence during the war between the
states. and it is to this type of vessel
that England primarily owes her su-
premacy on the sea, she having en-
couraged the building of tramps more
than any other nation. In times of
peace they add to her prosperity, and
where they enjoy subsidy, as they
do in some Instances, they are used as
transports and other auxiiaries in
times of war.
Next to England comes Norway as
nation which encourages sea tramps.
and as her maritime laws are more
elastic than those of Great Britain,
many British tramps are sold to Nor
wegian owners. who make them pay
after they have outlived their useful
ness under the British flag. Marine
Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
DR.. Wiley Spurns Honor.

Washington, d. G. September. g.
Assertion that his name had been used
without his consent in the promotion Of
an industrial concern, DR.. Harvey w.
Wiley on Wednesday wrote the Univer-
sal Chemical company, 10000, 900
Delaware corporation. withdrawing rs
a director in the company. The con
Germ is to manufacture and sell solu
BILE asphalt fertilizer. Dr. Wiley said
that $50 100000 corporation was a
little out Of his class
Pm not millionaire. My connec-
ton with this institution puts me in the
position of the darkey who was asked
to change a $40 bill.
All cant change it, sub, but All m
powful 'bliged for the compliment. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
THE PARCELS POST
Explanation of New Rates Which
Go Into Effect In January.

In response to many inquiries for
information, Senator Jonathan Bourne,
Jr.. chairman Of the Senate committee
on post offices and post roads, has pre-
pared the following summary Of the
provisions of the new parcels post law,
which will become effective January / i,
1913
Any article is maiable if not over II
pounds in weight nor more than 70 in
Ches in length and girth combined, nor
likely to injure the mails or postal
equipment or employees.
Flat rate Of one cent per ounce up to
four ounces regardless Of distance.
Above four ounces, rates are by the
pound or fraction therefor, and varying
with distance as follows -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
SUNNY People

The world delights in sunny people
The old are hungeriug for love more
than for bread, The air Of joy is very
cheap. and If you can help the poor
on with garment of praise il will be
better for them than blankets Henry
Urummond.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Regular Monthly
Meeting for September.
PETITION FOR SIDEWALK
Payment on the Contract for Cement
Sidewalks Ordered.

Mineral Point, September 3, 1912.
A regular meeting of the common
council was this day held in the fire
company building.
Called 30 order by Mayor Parmley.
Aldermen present; Brewer, Prideaux,
Martin, Sims, Terrill, Appel.
Absent: Krst and Shepard.
Minutes of last regular meeting read
and approved.
Report of treasurer read, and on
motion of Alderman Terrill ordered
placed on file, all aldermen voting aye
on roll call.
The following bills were audited and
on motion of Alderman Sims, allowed
and orders drawn for same, all alder
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
Farm Sold.

Blanchardville Blade The deal was
closed Monday whereby Oscar Paulson
became the owner of Andrew Urine
farm in the town of Moscow which con
tains 1850 acres. Price $4,000 with
some personal property included.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
Public Notice.

Parties knowing themselves indebted
for the service of the Uren Harker
horse for 1911 will please call and settle
at the Harker livery barn in Mineral
Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
Gilsonite Roofing Paint

for sale by William Brenton for metal
and all other kinds of roofing. Will
paint roofs as we'll as sell paint. Min
eral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
GEORGE PRIDEAUX,

basement Penhallegon building, corner High
and Chestnut streets, Mineral Point Latest
STYLES OF work Give US call
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
TRAIN TINE.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y

MINERAL POINT STATION
Effective Nov. 5. 1911
LEAVE
No. Passenger and Expr. 7:1O a. III
No. 80 Way freight ....... S:45 a. IN
No. Passenger and Expr.. / 30 p. IN
No.166 Time freight. ....... 400 D. M
ARRIVE
No.165 Time freight. -. 12:45 D. M
No. 81 Passenger and Expr. 2:1O p. IN
No. 81 Way freight ... 80 D. IN
No. Passenger and Expr. 10 10 p. IN
N. Fl. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12

A man Of integrity will never listen
TO any plea against conscience Tome
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
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, 1912-09-12
Mineral Point & Northern Railway

MINERAL POINT STATION
Effective Sunday, June 2, 1912.
GOING NORTH
Leave Mineral Point at sos a. IN.
Kodatz -- $40
Harker - s:55
Linden 1900 ------- $50
Whtson Junction 1925
Arrive Highland 80
GOING SOUTH
Leave Highland IL 100 noon
Linden -------------- l 100 p. IN.
Harker ---------- 1:20
kodatzl -------------- l :35
Arrive Mineral Point 2:25
w. A. JONES. General Manager.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-12
BARBER SHOPS.
ApOLPH APPEL
MONTGOMERY TRRRILL
ED. ELIlNGEN,
CENTRAL BARBER SHOP.

am prepared to attend to tonsori i work in a
satisfactory manner, | viii continue 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, 1912-09-12
CHAS. WINN.
THE MODEL BARBER sH

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, 1912-09-12
UncIe Pennvwlae Saws.

Uncle PennywIse Says:
You can't make bricks without
straw; and some people seem to think
this also applies TO cigars.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06

Jemima Green was brought up boy,
her father having been disappointed In
not having a son, and when Jemima-
nicknamed Jimmie" by her friends
grew old enough she went into her
fathers Wall Street office, and looked
after his business affairs, while father
a gay old rascal, attended to other
things more to his liking. Jimmie
takes a flier in a Nevada gold mine,
incidentally falling in love with the
owner, saves her father from financial
ruin, forgets her early. tomboy days.
and settles down into a domestic life
This, briefly, Is the story of The
Wall Street Girl" in which Miss
Blanche Ring is appearing this week
in the Belasco Theater Not much of
a plot, to be sure, but sufficient to
carry along a melange of clever lines,
an amusing situation or two, some mu-
sic that one has heard before, but
doesn't mind hearing repeated, a score
or more of show girls and chorus girls
in light, pretty dresses, and some dances
and stage business" that are effect
I've
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
Milady's Toilet Table
By Nine. D. MILE

There are simple home treatments
that keep the hair and complexion
young looking. Dry shampooing cleans
the scalp and hair and makes the hair
grow. Just put a cupful of cornmeal
in a fruit jar and mix with it an Or
iginal package of theroX; sprinkle
little on the head and brush out. It
brushes out easily and leaves the hair
clean, bright wavy and rich in color.
To keep the face beautiful and fair,
make a simple lotion by dissolvng an
original package of mayatone in a half
pint of witch hazel and rub over the
face neck and arms every morning
Your complexion will soon be smooth.
clear, satin-like and free from blemish-
es.
Wild hairs or fuzzy growths can be
made to vanish quickly by applving
delatone paste. Mix enough powdered
delatone with water to cover the hairy
surface apply and after two or three
minutes rub off, wash the skin, and the
hairs will be gone.
Chaps, cold sores, pimples eczema and
skin eruptions disappear II you rub
Mothers Salve into the affected sur
faces before retiring. 1t quickly heals
sores, cuts, burns. scalds, etc. 1t Is
antiseptic as we'll as healing and less
ems the danger of blood poisoning
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
KING WINTER PAYS
CAPITAL RETURN
VISIT FOR A DAY
Storm Steals Into Washing
ton In Dark Hours.
Snow Until Tonight.

King Winter stole into Washington
during the early hours this morning
covered the ground with several inches
of snow, and incidentally drove the
temperature down to the twenty-third
degree mark, drop of eleven points.
While the Weather Bureau forecasters
predict the temperature will not be any
colder, they declare a continued snow
fall is to be expected until late tonight.
A fair day tomorrow is promised.
The mercury dropped steadily from
80 degrees ct s o'clock last night until
6 o'clock this morning, when it reached
% degrees. The Weather Bureau fore
casts a temperature of about. &c degrees
for the rest of the day.
Shortly after o'clock today Superin-
tendent of Street Cleaning Paxton put
his entire force to work cleaning the
snow from the crossings and cutters,
giving most attention to the thorough
fares in the downtown section.
while we have no appropriation that
will allow us to Cleap the streets OF
snow and cart Il away" said Superin-
tendent Paxton this morning, I'VE can
use our ploWs to great advantage in
keeping the cutters open and the cross
walks and sidewalks comparatively clear
of the snow. II the snow continues tC
fall I will order the entire force of the
department to man these plows and at
tempt to make 1t as comfortable as pos.
sible for traffic"
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
DR.. Albert p. TibbetS
To Address Scouts

DIR. Albert P. Tibbets will speak on
THE Structure of the Human Body"
to the members of the troop of Boy
Scouts at the Neighborhood House, to-
night at 1880 o'clock, under the auspices
Of the Medical Society and Woman's
Clinic.
The lecture for the support of the
open air school which is advocated for
tubercular children and which has been
the subject of discussion among the
medical fraternity OF the city will be
given tomorrow night at the Public
Library, at o'clock. DR.. B. r. War
rem, of the public health and marine
hospital service will speak on The Ad-
vantages of the Open Air School for
TubeTcular Children"
THE Treatment of Burns, Bites, and
StIngs," is the subject OF the lecture TO
be given at the Slater School tomorrow
night, by DR.. S. l.. Carson. First Aid
in Outing Discomforts." will be the
theme of DR.. II. c. Yarrow, before the
Federation Glass, at the Public Library
tomorrow night at s o'clock.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
STRANSKY PLEASES
A LARGE AUDIENCE
At THE NATIONAL
Josef Lhevinne SoloiSt At
Concert of Philharmonic
Society.

One classical and three modern com
posers were represented in the attrac-
tive program played to large audience
by the New York Philharmonic
Society at the National Theater
yesterday afternoon. Mozarts over
ture to "Enfuhrung au dem
Serail," was followed by Grieg's Last
Spring" and an excerpt from "Feu-
ersnot," by Richard Strauss. The SYM
phony was Tschaikowsk's No. ", +
minor, Op. So. Director Stransky, by
his Intelligent and sympathetic read
ing of the varied numbers of the pro-
gram, gave his admirers additional
proof Of his ability as a conductor.
The Mozart overture, played with the
ending written for 1t by Feruccio Bu-
soni. differs in many respects from the
composers other works of this charac-
ter. The public of Mozart's day were
far from pleased by these innovations
and gave the opera a reception similar
to that which the Irish Players" re-
Ceived in New York.
The little number for strings by
Grieg was one of the hits of the after
noon. Charming in it's frailty, 1t is
STEPPED In an atmosphere of Scandana-
Wan melancholy, and like Burne.
Jones painting, voices a wistful long
ing for joys that are no more. Its play.
ing was a triumph for the string sec.
ton.
The Strauss number, while technically
interesting, is a striking evidence OF the
emotional poverty of it's composer, who
only too often impresses the listener a.
a sort of deranged Wagner.
Tschaikowsky's Fourth Symphony Is
rot so familiar to Washingtonians as
either his Fifth or Sixth. To those
who have fallen under the spell of these
later works, the symphony played yes
terday afternoon was trife disappoint
ing. With hardly an exception, every
thing which it contains is to be found
vastly improved, in the two master
pieces of the composers maturity. Th,
Fate" theme is much more impressive
in No. and the "scherzo," with it!
flashes og. Mephistophelian humor Il
surpassed in the vivaCe of the path
clique" The orchestra's work, especial
ly the pizziCati Of the strings and tn
solo passages for horn and bassoon, wa
of high order of excellence.
Josef Lhevinne, the solOist played tn
enormously difficult Rubinstein Concer
to No. 5. with an ease which demon
strated his remarkable mastery of plan
technique. In view of this marvelou
facility which recognizes no obstacle
the pianists comparative lack of tenn
perament is all the more to be regretted
JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
Songs Make Audience
Want To Sing Chorus.

Miss Rings songs are of the sort that
At into the piece, and which make the
audience want to join in the chorus.
Among the musical numbers are Il
Want a Regular Man." I'm Old Wall
Street" Bad Mans Land, and
Decide Dunn Dee" These are sung as
only Miss Ring can sing them, for she
Is the whole show in The Wall Street
Girl" just as she has been in all the
other musical comedies in which she
has been seen in the past.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06

and urged the early Improvement OF
Wlle- Jamestown road. distance OF five
miles. The commissioners promised 20
cndeavor 10 comply with tho request.
The county commissioners have a;-
poidted tax assessors as fo,luWs: Lay
tonsville district, Alden -. Ailnutt;
ClarksbuTg district, Dorsey WarfeId;
PoolesNl!le district. w. w. Pylrs: Rock.
vile district, Alfred Ray; DarnestowI
trlct, Joseph r. Wlalen; Olney dis.
trict, Leonard Wecr; Gaithcrst urg dis.
tr:ct, Joshua r. Offitt: Enrnesviiie dis.
trict, William Lynch; DumnsCrs dis
trict, Noah Watkins.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06

A delegation of prominent citizens of
this and Darn"stown districts waite J
upon the county commissioners here
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
Governments Suit
Delayed By Death

PHILA DELPHIA, March 6.-Because
there is a vacancy on the Federal
bench owing to the recent death OF
Judge Lanning, the hearing on the
Governments motion for a permanent
Injunction to restrain the destruction
Of evidence against the Steel trust I'm
the Government dissolution suit was
postponed today
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
Gallinger Will Press
Public Utilities Bill

Senator Gallinger will press for the
passage Of the public utilities bill for
the District as soon as the arbitration
treaties are disposed Of. That the bill
will pass as 1t stands and without
the amendments proposed by Sena tor
Works Is expected.
The utilities bill will prHCede the Dis
trict appropriation bill, which will pass
the Senate probably without amend
ment, early next week.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
Manufactures Bureau
Aids Business Men Here

In furtherance of its work of promot-
ing American commerce abroad, the
Bureau of Manufactures of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor has dis
tributed in the past year more than a
hundred confidential circulars to Amer
lean manufacturers and business men.
These circulars are usually reported
from American commercial agents
abroad on trade conditions and oppor-
tunities. Through them, It is declared,
American producers are making steady
inroads into the foreign markets.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
Star of the Show
Makes a Big Hit.

Tomorrow Miss Murdock will review
Madame Sherry" which is being
given in the National Theater this
week.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
Julia Murdock Says Blanche Ring
In "The Wall Street Gtrr' VIII Go

There is this exception, however: In
her present vehicle she Is not Obliged
to perform such Herculean labor, as
her present offering has intrinsic merit
and is quite worthy the little LADY
with the contagious smile As an all
around comedienne, Miss Ring Is In a
class by herself. Aside from this, she
has an attractive personality, and her
gift along lines of personal appeal Is
not equaled. She seems to have the
unusual faculty of making everybody
happy, a jolly, magnetic dash and go
that Instantly win her audience.
In her newest offering Miss Ring has
the support OF an excellent company;
which includes Harry Gilfoil as chief
comedian. He looks well and is cap.
ital in his character of a gay old Wall
Street broker. w. =. Carleton gives
some excellent songs, and Cross
and and, Josephlns in,1;tna do anoas some IN won
fashion quite out of the ordinary. The
costumes worn by Miss Ring ire de-
cidedly smart. and those of the chorus
are dreams"
Star of the Show
Makes a Big Hit.
THE Wall Street Girl" will go. OF
that there Is no doubt Its authors,
Margaret Mayo, who wrote Baby
Nine" and Edgar Selwyn, composer OF
"The Arab" and The Country Boy,
have given a story that is told with
sanity. The music, by the late karI
Hoschna, possesses true merit Hap
good Burt's lyrics are clever, and the
star of the piece makes a tremendous
hit. JULIA MURDOCk.
Tomorrow Miss Murdock will review
Madame Sherry" which is beint
given in the National Theater this
week.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
Treaty Protested.

WATERBURY,, Conn, March G.
Strong resolutions of protest against the
pending peace treaty with Great Britain
were forwarded to the Connecticut Con-
gressional delegation today by the Pat
rick Sarsheld Club.
The Washington times., 1912-03-06
CLARKSBURG GIRL
BECOMES BRIDE At
ROCKVILLE NUPT|AL
Miss Blanche Windsor Weds
Jesse Lee Barber, of
Laytonsville.

ROCKVILLE, Md, March 6.-Rcv.
Samuel f. White, a retired Baptist min
lister. officiateG at the marriage here
yesterday afternoon of Miss Blanche
Windsor, daughter 1G Mr.. and Mrs w.
Randolph Windsor, of Cllrksburg, this
county, and Jesse Lee Barter, of Ley
louisville, the ceremony taking place al
the home of the minister in the pres
ence of a fc~ relatives and friends OF
the couple.