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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY TIE DEMOCRATS
NEWS CATERER.

Misses Blanche Suthers, Ruth Ire
william and Helen Mess spent Sunday
at Linden.
Mrs Alfred Kaump entertained her
Sunday School class on Wednesday
evening of last week After partici
pating in sleigh ride around the city
all partook of refreshments which were
served at her home. The event was
much enjoyed and appreciated by all
members of the class.
Mrs. S. A. Brewster of Detroit is
visiting at the home of her daughter
Mr., and Mrs. A. E. Wickingsson.
Miss Sarah Benson departed on
Monday of this week to spend the
coming two weeks at Cedar Rapids,
Iowa.
Will Hogan and Will McManus re-
turned to Darlington Monday, after a
few days visit with friends here.
Ellis Phillips is home from Chicago
for few days visit.
Ray Jackson and Elmer Wedlock of
Madison were welcome visitors here
this week.
Cards are ont for the wedding of
Miss Anna GRADER of Philadelphia. Pa,
to Dr. NJ. NJ. Healy of Mount Alton.
Miss GRADER is cousin to the GRADER
families of this city The wedding
will take place Feb. IA.
Mr.. and Mrs William Pittz enter
I.tained forty of their friends at their
pleasant farm home Friday evening
A bounteous supper was served and
games Were played All report fine
time
|, Louis Lautz of Dodgeville called on
friends here Wednesday while on his
way to Darlington to visit his sisters.
The Ladies Whist Club was enter
tanned at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Philips on Thursday of last
week.
Miss Lillian Jeuck left for Chicago
Sunday.
Two sleighloads Of young people
from here attended a dancing party at
Hollandale Thursday evening given by
Catholic young ladies Sadaity Of that
place.
Miss Ella Richards was home from
Madison last week to spend a few days
vacation at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs A Richards.
Mrs. w S. Ross was a visitor at
Darlington Tuesday and Wednesday Of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mari pleasant
, " entertained twenty of their friends
with party last Wednesday evening.
The occasion was much enjoyed by all
present
Thomas Whitford Of Beloit was
called here on Thursday of last week
owing to the illness and death Of his
brother Mr.. John Whtford.
Three sleighloads of young people
enjoyed sleighride and party at the
home Of MI and Mrs Marshall Day
last Wednesday evening The time
was spend in cards and dancing.
Delicious refreshments were served.
Miss Alice Harrison returned to
Darlington Monday after spending
several days with Miss Cecilia Lieder.
Ray Williams was Dodgeville cal
Ter here Monday
j. n. Hartert has returned to Yank
ton, ). D.
Philip Casserly Of Leavenworth
Kansas and Nicholas Casserly Of Ben
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15

The interest In sheep growing seems
These animals are easily kept and very
useful In consuming much Of what
would otherwise be waste material on
the farm They are great enrichers
~ the soil, and they afford sources Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15

Two men have Just been convicted
Of smuggling Cinnamon into the coun-
try. The detectives adopted a plan
marvellous in It's simplicity and effect
iveness. Tney wanted TO be sure
whether the four Celestials In ques-
ton had ever been in the country be-
fore. They were dressed in American
coats on the men and required them to
put them on again. They put them on
backward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
DEATH WATCH ON FIVE
Executioner at Chicago Will Have
Busy Day Friday.

Chicago, Feb. 13-The death watch
was put on four young men who are to
die on the gallows in the yard of the
Cook county Jail Friday for the muir
der Of Fred Guelzow, an humble truck
gardener.
A similar watch was placed on
Thomas Jennings, a negro, who is to
be hanged the same day, as the slayer
of Fred Hitler, chief clerk in one of the
Rock Island railway departments Jen-
nings was convicted by finger-prints
he left in fresh paint on the porch of
his victims home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
MAINE AT HARBOR LEVEL
Wreck Anchored TO Await Orders from
Washington.

Havana. Feb 13-~The water In the
dam about the Maine was raised sui.
fcien'ly TO float the warship to with
IN few feet Of the harbor level. 10
which she viii be lifted today.
She will then be anchored and await
further orders from Washington
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
OKLAHOMA GIANT WINS.
Outpoints Jim Stewart of New York
in Hot Ten-Round Battle.

New York, Feb. by forcing the
issue from start to finish Carl Nor
ris, the "Oklahoma giant" outro,nted
Jim Stewart, the local heavyweight.
in a hot ten-round battle at the
Carlyle Athletic club in Brooklyn
Morris showed a big improvement in
skill In spite of Stewards cleverness
he managed to outlook and outhit him
in such a manner that there was no
doubt as to his superiority.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
AEROPLANES FOR ARMY
Rrqadier General Allen 70 Order Five
New Machines.

Washington, Feb 10 - Brlgadler
General James Allen chief of the sig
nal corps, will order five more aero.
planes for the army in few days.
Three of the machines will be
Wright biplanes with seating capacity
OF two and additional weight lifting
power; one will be an exceptionally
fast Wright biplane and the fifth will
be Burgess Wright biplane
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
STREET CAR TROUBLE ENDS
Superintendent Chicago Railways Com
pany Shorn of Power.

Chicago. Feb. 13.-All signs Of the
threatened street car strike of the
west and north side motormen and cen
ductors disappeared when James =
Hogarth, superintendent of the Chca-
go Railways company, APPEARED on
duty shorn of his POWER to discipline
the men and regulate time schedules.
President John NJ. Roach, after lis
tening to the complaints Of the men.
gave the order affecting Hoearth
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
Mineral Point & Northern Railway
MINERAL POINT STATION
Effective Monday, May II, 1912
LEAVE
BY No Means a New Fad.
LEAVE

i am afraid Mrs. Mapping is a ter
magant," remarked Mrs Pitcher "In.
deed " said Mrs. Blunisome. with a
slight elevation Of her eyebrows.
Some people take up every new Tad
that comes along"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
Recent Engagement.

Madison Democrat: A recent en-
gagement which will be of interest in
university circles is that of Miss
Katherine Shepard of Mineral Point to
Mr.. Orville A, Beath of Evansville,
H. Miss Shepard is member of the
class of 1918, while Mr.. Beath was
graduated in 1908.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
SEEKS CUBAN RECIPROCITY
President Taft Is Negotiating with Isl
and for a New Treaty.

Washington. Feb l3. - President
Taft, it was reported has begun the
segotiation OF new reciprocity treaty
with Cuba.
Secretary Of State Fnox has held
number Of conferences with Senior
Riyero, the Cuban minister. as TO the
drafting Of new co7rrrt.on. espe al
i in connection with the duties on
sugar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
CHINESE ASK RECOGNITION
Republic Association Wishes Revolu.
tionary Government Called Nation.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb 13-An
appeal for an immediate recognition
of the new Chinese republican govern.
ment was sent to President Taft and
Secretary of State Knox by Tong King
ChOng and Wong Sam Ark. in behalf
of the Chinese Republic association,
from the headquarters OF that org; nj
cation here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15
Lansford Wins in Australia.

Sydney, Australia. Feb 13-Sam
Laneford, the heavyweight, Of Boston,
dictated Jim Barry Of Chicago on
points in lou, Of twenty rounds
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-02-15

Want advs. on page :, column 4.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
CAN'T PAY IN FOREIGN COIN.

Disfu' sing officers of the United
states government have no right to
pay government employees, soldiers.
sailors, marines or revenue cutter OF
fcers and men in foreign coin wheth.
er they are on foreign soil or even II
they desire such payment. In any
event disburcing officers have no right
10 make charge, for money exchanged
against the United States.
An opinion to the effect was hand
ed down by Compt. oller Tracewell a
few days ago In the case of R. F..
Mason, disbursing officer of the reve.
ltasca went on a cruise in the Medi'
terranean Before leaving the United
States, Mr.. Mason had his United
States coin changed to English pounds
bank, Later while In the Medter,
ranean he had government checks
cashed for French francs. He charged
the usual rate Of exchange against
the government, and the auditor for
the treasury disallowed the amount.
In his decision upholding the auditor,
the comptroller held that the statutes
provide that all employees of the Unit
ed state are to be paid in United
States coin, and no other, no matter
where they may be serving this coun-
try
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
To Beautify Vacant Lots.

Vacant lots will prove more valu-
able from a viewpoint Of attractive
ness if nothing else Is the idea Of
manager of a San Bernardino (Cal.)
Insurance, loan and land company,
who is making arrangements to set
out thousands of deciduous fruit trees
on the lots owned by the company, in
various parts of the city.
These lots are at present barren in
many respects, and through the plant
Ing of the fruit trees the appearance
of the lot will be very much improved.
Not only that, but 1t is figured that It
will be more attractive to the buyer:
and the results to buyer and company
alike will be much greater.
1t is the plan of the company to set
the trees out and to have a competent
horticulturist to care for them while
they are adapting themselves to the
soil in which they are planted. From
ten to twelve or more fruit trees will
be planted on each lot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11

We're collected at the expense of the
city In 1923 cities and were either col
lected or disposed Of at such expense
IN 1876 cities. The authority having
charge Of highways, usually a board
OF public works or board Of public
service, had exclusive control OF this
service In SO cities; the health depart
ment had exclusive control In "A
cities. and joint control usually Of the
collection of garbage only in II cities;
the street cleaning or poor department
had control in most of the other cities.
One or more classes of household
refuse We're collected at the expense
or under the direct supervision of the
city In 1913 cities. In other cities all
household refuse was collected under
private arrangement and at the ex-
pense of the householder. In n cities.
17,S21,576 cubic yards Of refuse were
collected, of which amount 12,977,5l6
cubic yards, or 1919 per cent, were
collected by city employees, and 4,S5O,-
0GO cubic yards by contractors with
the city, The number of cubic yards
collected per 1000 population varied
greatly among these cities, but the
amount tends to inc So with the size
of cities
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11

God of the Open Air" There was no
visible earth beneath; above-was 1t
heaven? 1t seemed very near. Again
the throng sang. In the Cross OF
Christ | Glory" The mists drove
across the Sierra cross as they sang:
It disappeared and came again; the
melody died away; wonderful. tremu-
lous color dreamed for brief moment
in the east, and silence fell.
picked a few flowers growing be-
side me- Slowly we came back to
earth and to the mountains foot. and
then back to the court and the cam
panile, the open fires and the ban
nered room.
In all the Easter customs OF many
lands can think Of nothing more I'M
pressive than this California has
many beautiful customs upon which
the world looks with pleasure. This.
the annual event of Riverside. Is
contribution of permanent value to the
religious institutions OF the world. For
me. for many, 1t will rest like bene-
diction upon the year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
MEMORIAL FOR TITANIC HEROES.

"Woman's tribute to heroic man.
hood" Is the slogan adopted by those
back Of movement inaugurated here
by women for the erection Of lasting
tribute to the heroes on board the tt
tanic who died that the women might
be saved 1t Is expected that sum
of 100000 will be raised. The me-
mortal will probably take the form Of
an arch to be erected In the nations
capital.
The initial meeting was held at the
home OF Mrs. John Hays Hammond, at
which Mrs. John Hay, widow Of the
one-time secretary Of state, accepted
the craftsmanship OF the committee
now being selected. Mrs. Hammond
was elected secretary.
The contributions are limited to one
dollar. The first was given by Mrs
Taft.
Among those who have been asked
to serve on the committee of 100 and
whose acceptances are being received
are Mrs. Russell Sage, Mrs. Samuel
Gompers, Mrs Grover Cleveland, Mrs.
e. H. Hartman, Mrs Champ Clark
Mrs. J. S. Sherman, Mrs. Oscar I'm
derwood, Mrs. John D. Rockefeller,
Miss Jane Adams and Mrs. John
Mitchell.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11

hTOWNRt
IS HELPS
BETTER HOUSING CALLED For
Community Can Not Be Made A.
tractive Without the Cooperation
Of tho Builder.

"The housing problem is one Of the
most important aspects of home de.
velopment and good homes are the
keystone of the whole social arch,"
writes Edward T. Hartman, secretary
of the Massachusetts Civic League, In
the annual report Of that organization.
Mr.. Hartman discusses the housing
problem in towns, and says in part:
"I want particularly to mention
three aspects Of the housing problem;
the aesthetic, the social and the eco
nomic, For many years we have had
in Massachusetts succession of
shortlived organizations developed to
improve the appearance of towns.
They have In the main died because
their aim was superficial. Beauty
cannot easily be engrafted upon rot.
tenness. People are beginning to see
that in town In which every house
Is Of good design and in which main
tenance work Is carefully looked aft
er there are those elements of art
which when combined make for
beautiful community.
"The social aspects Of the housing
problem are enough, 1t seems to me.
to cause every one Of us to re-esti-
mate the values of the items covered
in our efforts for social advance. Bad
homes are responsible for large per-
centage of the immortality which the
churches are trying to cure; they are
responsible for large part Of the
sickness the hospitals, dispensaries
and nurses are trying to cure, and d.
rectly or through immortality or sick.
ness they are responsible for much Of
the poverty the charities are trying to
cure.
"The economic aspects Of the hous-
ing problem are serious. Towns get,
as rule, that for which they bid.
That is If force Of circumstances
brings large number Of people to a
town, the quality of these people will
depend In large measure on the kind
Of homes which are offered them. II
the people have to content themselves
with the abandoned dwellings, OUT
buildings and similar inferior homes,
they will be of an inferior type of peo-
pie, because self-respecting people
will not live in such homes.
"But when the people coming into
a town are offered attractive homes
on well planned streets self-respect-
ing people will come, they will in
crease the taxable value Of the town,
they will pay their way through the
schools. the streets and elsewhere,
and they will decrease the per cap
tia demand for all the remedial insti-,
tutions
ut is not enough to develop good
homes They must be maintained In
a good condition. There Is therefore
a call for an active local healthy au-
thority. To meet It's conditions and
needs every town must have good
law, the efficient enforcement of
which will give the town what ii
needs In the way Of houses, and 1t
must have an active board Of health
that will see that houses are always
kept clean and sanitary"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
Rusiest Hen In tho Country.

While 1t is not possible to state the
exact average production of eggs per
hen In one year 1t is conservatively
estimated In the United States to be-
about seventy. BY improved methods
of breeding, feeding and selection
birds have been found with actual in
dividual records Of 200 to 257 eggs a
year.
Only one hen has been found at Cor
nell that laid as high as 257 eggs in a
year, but this one example Of the de-
gree Of perfection to which the breed,
ers' art has attained Is valuable for
the pace 1t sets for others to follow
and surpass. The net profit obtained
from the sale Of these 267 eggs
amounted to $5.08.-Christian Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
CLEVER RUSE OF A WOMAN
How Tenant In Non-housekeepin9
Hotel Disposed Of Her Cook
Ing Debris.

Close observers looking in the right
direction might have noticed tall
young woman, with pinkish hair, come
out OF the family hotel and walk rap
idly toward the nearest car stop.
On her way she dropped good
sized package that she had been car
rying under her arm. 1t seemed
strange that a woman could lose so
large package and not notice 1t. but
she was preoccupied with shopping
lists or something and kept right on
going.
A man walking behind rushed to the
rescue, however. He grabbed the
package off the sidewalk and quick
ened his pace to overtake her But
she was hurrying to catch her car,
which was approaching, and he didn't
gain much. So he decided to call after
her.
81 beg your pardon" she shouted.
She didn't seem to hear.
81 say, | beg your pardon. lady," he
repeated, but you dropped this pack
age"
Still she didn't hear him. or, at
least, didn't assume that his words
were addressed at her.
The man broke into run. She was
climbing on the car, and there was no
time to lose. The conductor signaled
to the motorman, the car started-1ust
as the painting rescuer of the package
reached the corner. He was too late.
well, she can do without her old
package!" he growled to himself.
He decided to open the thing up and
see what was in 1t. The chances were
good that there was something valu.
able, he figured, for fool of a woman
like that would drop valuable pack
age even more readily than one Of no
consequence.
He united the cord, removed the pa
per wrapping, and found the cold. still
remains of lunch-three banana
peelings, the bone out Of a sirloin
steak, and two or three dry crusts OF
bread.
The woman had been doing light
housekeeping In a non-housekeeping
hotel suite and had neatly disposed OF
her cooking debris.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
ASTHMA CATARRt
CURED

Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained by Senpine
New Thousands are taking ad-
vantage of the generous offer made by
The Woodworth Company Dept. G ll6l
Broadway, New York City, requesting
an experimental packing of Senpine, the
great discovery for Asthma, Hay Fever,
Bronchitis, and Catarrh, which is mailed
free of charge to all who write for it.
1t makes no difference how long you have
been suffering or how severe the climatic
conditions are where you live, Senpine
will cure you.
If you have experimental with other
treatments and have failed to find cure
do not be discouraged but send for trial
of this wonderful truly meritous remedy
which is scientific compound discovered
by Professor of Vienna University, and
is being recommended by thousands.
apr Tyr
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
HUSBANDS ARE CHEAP.

You can buy husband In Okla
homa today for $12. II you think you
can't, ask Representative B. 8. Nc
Guire of Oklahoma. In letter re-
ceived from constituent Mr.. Mcclure
was Informed the other day that II
he could arrange for separation his
correspondent would agree upon any
terms which he could make.
81 married veteran of the Civil
war" ran the epistle to Mr.. Mcclure.
"My husband died and l was paid $12
a month as his widow. But became
entangled in matrirony again and
married worthless man. II you can
arrange with the pension department
to get back ray pension of $12 a month
I received as the widow of my first
husband, | will agree to divorce my
second husba!d."
Mr. MCGUIRE Is no despoiler of fam
ilisB, and he has advised his female
constituent to stand by her second
husband
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
Fox In Japan.

The fox holds place In Japanese
legend much worse than that given
him In the folklore OF Europe, unen-
viable as that Is. His attributes go
far beyond mere cunning and inhu-
man guile; he Is a wizard Of the
blacklist type. welding demoniac
powers, master OF all the evil magic
that can do hurt to man. Foxes en-
ter into demoniac possession of human
beings, and work all the wickedness,
and more, that was ascribed to the
witches and warlocks Of the middle
ages In Europe. They live for many
centuries, and at the age of thou.
sand years they become white. &C.
quire tails and have enormous pow.
ers. Every fox is to be dreaded, but
the worst of all is the man-fox, which
can assume the appearance, voice and
manner of any human being at mo-
ment's notice. The determination OF
all such creatures was a sacred duty
OF every knight-errant In ancient ia.
BILE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
NOTABLE FIGHTER DEAD.

There died the other day in Wash
ington a veteran fighter who deserves
more than passing mention 1t was
Andrew Casey, who marched the
length of the Santa Fe trail with the
forces in Mexico, over the alkali
mountains south of the Rio Grande,
and was with General Taylor at the
storming Of Vera Cruz and at the
taking Of Mexico City. He died at the
Soldiers Home hospital, at the age Of
ninety years. He had been In the hos
pital for four years. He was born in
Ireland in 1921, and came to the Unit
ed States when quite young. At the
first call for troops for the Mexican
war he responded, enlisting with
Troop D. Second cavalry, going at
once to Mexico by the long overland
march to the southwest. At the close
of the Mexican war he was one of the
pioneers to go to the new state of
California where he lived until 1884,
when, on account of disabilities, he
was admitted to the Home.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
Rapid Growth Of White Pine.

After 2SS years of white pine cut
ting, in Massachusetts, alone, which by,
many Is supposed to be denuded Of
timber, there were 23S,000,O0O feet of
white pine alone cut in 1908 govern
ment fgures). The forest service fur
ther reports that lit is not improb-'
able that a similar cut can be made
every year in the future from The nat
ural growth of white pine in that
state"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
plaPoslTIoN OF REFUSE.

A preliminary statement of the COL
lection and disposal of refuse in the
cities Of over 10000 population for the
year 1909 has been issued by Director
Durand of the bureau of the census,
department of commerce and labor.
OF the 1853 stiles covered by the re-
port one or more classes OF refuse
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
A Boys Idea.

Willie was looking at the pictures
in a magazine when suddenly he
turned to his father and asked: PA.
do cocoanuts really grow on trees"
"Of coursel Where did you think
they grew"
why, pa; | always thought the
monkeys laid EN-"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
In HARMONY.

"They tell me the people next door
to you are strictly correct In their
conduct"
They pride themselves on having
nothing but virtuous surroundings.
Their very piano is upright"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-07-11
Wasn't the Fault Of the Hats.

Jane thought 1t was her Easter hat
that made her look old"
Eyes"
$50 she traded hats with her six.
teen-year-old sister, Ann"
Yes"
"And the very first time she wore
AIMS hat in the street old Mrs. Jor-
kins came along and said: Why, good
gracious, Jane, thought you were
your mother"