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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
LIGHTED His Cell With His Halo.

The last Australian census managed
to yield some amusing returns. Most
of us would find it difficult to spell
''PreShyterian" in Il dozen different
ways, but the census officer had thir
ty-two different variations heaved nj
him, while thirty-tive ways of Spellin"
Roman Catholic were achieved. Roam
ing Catholic" being one
Also Il dcvout adhercnt of the "Shrts
of England was discovered
There were many quaint varieties of
religion. simple l.ifcr>, Blue Lights"
Labor PlatformorS and so ON, Will,
one lovely bit OF sarcasm came from u
temporary inmate of Il large prison
he described himself as II SECLUDED
SHiut'-Ncw York sun
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19

as feet in diameter at the base and
35 feet at the top-the highest monu-
ment in the world, with the exception
of the Washington monument at the
National Capital.
The building on the left, as shown
in the illustration, is an historical mu-
scum containing a floor space of 5000
square feet, and the peristyle to the
right is emblematic of a century of
peace between Great Britain and the
United States.
The intention of the commissioners
to convey title to the reservation to
the National Government, has suggested
that the property may be put to some
practical use of great future benefit to
humanity, aside from it's significance
as a reservation dedicated to history,
art, and progress. The site is an ad-
mirable one for the location of a wire
less telegraph station capable of re-
ceiving and discharging messages over
the whole chain of lakes, life saving
station, and a meteorological bureau.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19

A T the inception of the Perry's
~ Victory Centennial enterprise,
IA the commissioners of the sew
eral states proposed that a
permanent memorial. overlooking the
scene of the battle of Lake Erie
should be their essential purpose in
achieving the objects for which they
were appointed. Every suggestion of
history and sentiment pointed to Put
in-Bay Island, Lake Erie, as the logical
site
1t consists of a reservation of about
fourteen acres in extent with some
fourteen hundred feet Of water front
on both sides, situated in the narrow
neck of land at Putin-Bay Island. II
overlooks the waters of Lake Erie
toward West Sister Island, whence
Commodore Perry sent his famous
message to General Harrison.
On the shore of the bay, not far
from the memorial site are the graves
of American and British officers killed
in the battle of Lake Erie, and it is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Thursday, Aug. 81, 1918
Friday, Aug. %, 1918
CONDITIONS

American Trotting Association Rules
to govern. Five to enter 3 to start. Stall
rent free to horses entering in the
races. First bedding free. Hay and
straw on the grounds at cost. All en-
frances close August T., 1913, and
should be addressed to 7, NJ, Priestley,
Supt Speed, Mineral Point, Wis,
5000 premium will be paid to "A
horse trotting or pacing the fastest mile
during the 1913 meeting provided the
track record of 2:llt is broken. viii
race under the point system
T. NJ. PRIEsTLEY, Sup't, Speed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Handing One to Father,

They have a wise ten-year-oId boy in
an east end family, and some of his
sayings are really worth peddlng Al
least, his father thinks they are. or he
wouldn't tell this one.
The other day the youngster ap
preached the father and stared ut him
for some time
Daddy" he finally said. you think
mamma is the most beautiful person
you ever saw. don't you?"
'Of course" replied the father. with
great prOmptneSs,
Again the boy scrutinized his parent
Gee, daddy" he finally said, its an
awful pity she can't say the same
about you. amt it?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured 10y f. J. Cheney Il Co.,
Toledo O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure he sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally and made in Toledo.
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney Il Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19

Iowa.
Miss Genevieve Meuer left Thursday
to visit at Avoca and other places.
Mrs. Eliza Vivian and two children
are visiting in Beloit.
Miss Bertha Shain was at Argyle Wis
iting friends the latter part of last
week.
Miss Beulah Price returned to her
home at Cambria Thursday.
Mesdames f. w Stratman, Louis
Syalls, j. O. Adler, Charles Davies,
M. $. Reese, and Miss MolIie Jones of
Dodgeville autoed through here Thurs
day cnroute to PIatteville, where they
were entertained by Mrs. Alfred Patter-
son.
Miss Mile Cox is home from Men l.
asha, where she has been teaching
school.
Mrs. j. ID. Lycan and Lawrence
Lycan visited Mr.. and Mrs. William
Edwards last Thursday.
Additional Locals on page 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Ulcers and Skin Troubles.

If You are suffering with any old
running or fever sores, ulcers, boils, eczema or
other skin troubles, get box of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve and you will get relief promptly
Mrs. Bruce Jones, Of Birmingham, Ala, suffer
cd from an ugly ulcer for nine months and
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured her in two
weeks, WIN help You, Only BIC, Re
commended by Pridcaux 4 Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Tonsorinl Artistry

Customer Uacetiously) Do YOU sup.
pose you can cut my hair without max
ing me hook like an idiot? Barber ,dif.
tldcntly)-It will be n pretty difficult
thing to do, but | will try.-lippin
colts Magazine,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Buy Real E state,

in the city of Mineral Point and you
will act wisely. Read the long column
of otferius by the Mineral Point Real
Estate agency, which Is published Oh
the second page. A very good farm is
also offered in this st.-Advertisement
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
sun DAY EVENING TOPICS
At the Methodist Episcopal Church
7:3O O'clock
TRIAL AND TRIUMPH, TEST AND TRAGEDY
OF TYPICAL MEN.

22-Almost.
ga Good Man Converted
July "a Fearless Reformer.
l2-The Rich Fool.
Spicey, spirited singing by congrega-
ton, chorus choir, male quartet and
soloists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
RACES AT THE
FAIR THIS YEAR
First and Best Fair to be Held
Here Aug. 19, 20, II, ~.
ENTRIES TO CLOSE AUG. Y.

to GoVern--S5O.OO Premium will
be Paid to Horse Trotting or Pac-
ing the fastest mile during the 1918
ord of 2:11 IA is Broken.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19

1t is now we'll known that not more
than one case OF rhcumatism in ten requires
any internal treatment whatever. All that is
needed is a free application Of Chamberlain's
Liniment and massagiug the parts at each
application Tryit aud see how quickly it will
relieve the pain and soreness. Sold by all
dealers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19

A sprained ankle may as II rule be
cured in from three to -four days by applying
Chamberlain's l4miment and observing the
directions with each bottle For sale hy all
dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Rebuilding Ridgeway.

sun Republic; 7, j. Cretney is one
of our busiest men in Ridgeway. He
has the contract for Aliens, Ander.
sons, bank and post Office buildings
and has crew of men working ON the
ware house and the lumber yard office,
and nine men working at Parrie build
ing a church and eight men at w.
Blatter's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
A Financial Calamity.

Its nc use talking" remarked
Ranks deiectedly; its impossible to
make Il woman understand even the
first principles of finance"
whats the matter now" inquired
Henderson.
Natter" calculated the Disguised
Banks. why. when was away yes
tcrday the baby swallowed a three
penny piece, And what does my wife
do but call in a doctor ana pay him
half guinea for getting that coiR
back london Tit-Bits.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
When your child has whoopine

When your child has whoopine cough
he careful to keep the cough loose and expec
toratiou easy by giving Chamherlain's Cough
Remedy as may be required. They remedy will
also liquify the tough mucous and make it
easier 10 eXpectorate. II has been used sue
cessfuly in many epidemics and is safe and
sure, For sale by all dealer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Best Laxative for the Aged

Old men and women feel the needs Of
4 laxative more than Young folks. bur it must
he safe and harmless and one which will NOT
cause pain. Or. Kings New Life Pills are
especially good for the aged. for they act
promptly and easily. Price &c. Recommended
by PrideauN Il Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19

An unusually fine program has been
arranged for this year and we may ex-
pect to see some of the fastest and most
exciting races ever run on this track.
The program is as follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19

The absurd man ia the ono who
never changes. Take our advicow YOU
have n cough or II cold and try Aliens Couch
Balsam. There is nothing moro soothing
nothing that will bring groaterrohef. Con
tains no harmful ingredients. Used for
many years with satisfaction and success.
25c., Soc. and 81. 90 bottles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
SMOk f RED TRUNK
FIVE CENT CIGAR.
WYOMING VALLEY FARM
For Sale by the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.

100 acres four miles south of Spring
Green, aud described as follows:
The west of the southwest :, the
northeast ! Of the southeast /, and the
southeast ! of the northwest / all in
section !. town north range east.
y cheese factory adioins this farm.
This is good opportunity for some
one to secure a good farm cheap. It
will be sold at price and on terms to
command a quick sale.
CRAWFORD Bros.
JOIN II. ARGALL.
Mineral Point Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Fine City Property for Sale.

The SYLVESTER property ON Ridge
street, now owned hy Mrs. Nettie :. Griniths;
size OF lot l5u feet front by 2il feet deep. \
largo commodious house ana she barn: all in
ko ' s ~, very uSS'tS1" PTnptfty VIII
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency,
Want advs. will be found on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
Five Presidents.

Five presidents married widows
Washington. jefferson, Madison, Fill
more and Benjamin Harrison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
BARBER SHOPS.
AD0LPH APPEL
ED. ELLINGEN,
CENTRAL BARBER SHoT

CENTRAL BARBER SHOP.
| am prepared to attend to tonsorial work In a
satisfactory manner will 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, 1913-06-19
I ouched.

He certainly touched me with his
story of hard luck" For how much?"
Baltimore American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-06-19
CHAS. WINN,
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, 1913-06-19
The Coming Shoe

for early spring and summer wear is
the Oxford. 1t is not possible to
have cold feet in the same shoes that
do service in winter.
SHOE BUYERS
who want cool feet should examine our
line. We have them for men, women
and children at very low prices.
AIIo~c@- O. T-oII:
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-30

even five thousand lire l could re-
trieve my own fortunes and make the
fortunes of whatsoever advanced me
the money"
The sullen brigand had been doing
a sum on his fingers.
How SO. excellency?" he asked.
ooh" said Asabri, at is very SIM
pie! 1 should buy certain stocks.
which owing to certain conditions are
very cheap, and l should sell them
very dear. You have heard of Amer
ica?"
They smiled and nodded eagerly.
"Of Wall Street," They looked
blank.
Recent geographers, said Asabri
"have discovered that the centre of
-~the universe is in the United States.
In the city of New York, in Wall
Street. The number in the street, to
be precise, is fifty-nine. From Fifty
nine Wall Street. the word goes out
to the extremities of the world Let
prices be low Or: Let them be
high" And so they become, accord
ing TO the word. But unless l can
find five thousand lire with which to
take advantage of this fact, why to-
"Tw- months ago I was perhaps
the most envied man in Italy To-
morrow | shall lie laughed at.
"But if Ave thousand lire could
&c fcGnd.
It WAS he sullen brigand who
spoke, and his companions eyed him
with some misgiving.
"In that case" said Asabri, u
should rehabilitate my fortune and
that of the man, or men, who came
to my assistance
Suppose, said the sullen one, that
| were in a position to offer you the
lean Cf five thousand lire, or tolr
thousand eight hundred and ninety
two, to be exact, what surety would
l receive that my fortunes and those
of my associates would be mended
thereby"
"My word" said Asabri simply, and
he turned and looked the sullen
brigand directly in the eye.
Words" said this one, although his
eyes fell before the steadiness of the
bankers, ARE of all kinds and condi-
tons, according to whose gives them. y
Asabri smiled, and sure of his no.
toriety Il am Asabri," said he.
"Beppo," said the sullen brigand
whatever the state of his fortunes
the word of Asabri is sufficient. &C
into the tomb and fetch out the
money.
The money-silver, copper and notes
of small OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in d
dirty leather bag.
zone thing! Before l touch this
money, is there blood on it?'
High hands only" said the sullen
brigand. -,
zone thing more" said Asabri; 81
have said that | will mend your for
tunes. What sum apiece would make
you comfortable for the rest of your
days and teach you to see the evil
in your present manner of life?"
"If the money were to be doubled, u
said the sullen brigand then each OF
us could have what he most desires. u
And what is that?" asked the
banker.
For me-" said the sullen brigand
there Is certain piece of land upon
which are grapes, figs and olives"
The second brigand said: Il am a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-30
G00D-fiEARTED FOOTPADS
GIVE VICTIM CAR FARE

NEW YORK, Aug. SO.-Julius e.
Flsher, an inventor. of Elizabethport.
N. D., was on his way to Washington
last night with four invention models
that he wanted to patent.
Having several hours to spare he
decided to call on his sister in East
seventy-seventh street. He left the
subway at Seventy-ninth street and
erside drive
When he asked his way of two
young men, one put q revolver IN he
head and the other struck him WIFI
club. They took $153 and his gold
watch, but left his valise CONTAINING
the models, which he valued at $1,000
dhen they gave him a dime for car
fare and said good-by.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-30

he has, in a leather bag, fortune OF
fifty thousand lire"
The three brigands gasped
HE is determined, in any case,
the banker continued, Ito purchase
your little farm; but it seems to me
that it would be a beautiful end to a
story that has not been without a
certain aroma of romance. If you, my
fair guest, were, so to speak, to throw
yourself into the bargain. Think 1t
over. The mortgage lifted a hand
some husband and plenty of money in
the bank, Think 1t over. And
in any case-the pleasure of glass of
wine with you!"
They touched glasses. Across the
golden hubbling smiles leapt.
Let u.s." said the second brigand,
leave the pair in question to talk the
matter over. while the rest of us go
and attend to the purchase OF my
| barge"
well thought" said Asabri. my
children, we shall be gone about an
hour. See If in that time you cannot
grow fond of each other Perhaps, II
you took the bag of money into the
house and pretended that 1t already
| belonged to both of you, and counted
1t over, something might be accom-
| plished."
The second brigand turned to
| Asabri. "Excellency," he whispered,
| you are as much my father as his"
True" said Asabri; what of tt?'
Nothing! Only the man who owns
the barge which | desire to purchase
has a very beautiful daughter"
| Asabri laughed so that for mo
ment he could not bend over to crank
4 An ha oil
| My son, If the bargeman's daugh-
| ter is to be had for the asking, she Is
yours. But we must tell the father
that until recently you have been a
very naughty fellow"
| They remained with the second
| brigand. long enough to see him ex-
| change kiss of betrothal with the
| bargeman's daughter, while the
bargeman busted himself counting the
money; and then they returned.
| The sullen brigand was cutting
deadwood out of fig tree with saw
His face was supremely happy. The
widow stood beneath and directed
him.
Asabri went to the fig tree, and he
said to the widow:
us all well?"
| yes" she said, 1--WE have agreed
to differ for the rest of our lives. II
seems that this stupid fellow needs
somebody to look after him. And II
seems to be Gods will that that some
body should be l."
"Bless you then, my children" said
| Asabrl; land farewell! | shall come
to the wedding"
1t was dusk when they reached the
| village in which the sweetheart OF
the youngest brigand lived. Asabr
thought he had never seen a girl more
exquisite.
"And we have loved each other,
said the youngest brigand. his arm
about her firm, round waist, since
we were children. | think
am dying. I am so happy"
Her old father came out of thu
house.
1T have counted the money. 1t Ii
correct"
Then he rolled his fat eyes heaven.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-08-30
Saturday, Short Story

fallen masonry They had found the
means to shave Clearly. and perhaps
to wash. They were adorned with
what were evidently their very best
clothes. The youngest, whose ambi-
ton was the girl he loved. even wore
necktie.
well met" said Asabri, "since all
is well. IF you," he smiled into the
face of the sullen brigand, will be so
good as to sit beside mel The
others shall sit in behind. We
shall go first to have look at that
little piece of land on which grows
figs, olives and grapes. We shall buy
it, and break our fast in the shade of
the oldest fig tree. 1t is going to be a
hot day"
rs it below Rome, and far?" said
the sullen brigand. But with all
difference, excellency, have you really
retrieved your fortunes?"
And yours" said Asabri. Indeed,
| am today as rich as ever l was. with
the exception'-his eyes twinkled be-
hind his goggles--"of about a hundred
and fifty thousand lire"
The sullen brigand whistled
| IN the village nearest to the prop
erty they picked up a notary, through
whom to effect the purchase
| The little farm was sweet to the eye,
with the deep greens of the figs and
grapes and the silvery greens of the
olives. Furthermore, there were roses
IN the dooryard, and the young and
| chiidiess widow to whom the home
stead belonged stood among the roses.
she was brown and scarlet, and her
eyes were black and merry.
oh. ! .
There was mortgage on the place,
She intended to pay that off and have
a little over, True, the place paid.
But good Lord, she lived all alone,
and she didn't enjoy that,
They invited the pretty widow to
luncheon, and she helped them spread
the cloth under a fig tree that had
thrown shade for five hundred years
| Asabri passed the champagne, and
they all became very merry together
Indeed, the sullen brigand became sc
merry and happy that he no longer
addressed Asabri respectfully as Tex
cellency," but gratefully and affec-
tionately as my father"
This one became more and more de-
lighted with the term, until finally
he said:
1T is true that in sense am
this young mans father, since l be-
lieve that If | were to advise him
to do thing he would do it.N
THAT is Gods TRUTH" cried the
sullen brigand.
MY son." said Asabri, "our fail
Iguest affirms that upon this beautiful
little farm she has had everything
that she could wish except com
partnership. Are you not afraid that
you, in your turn. will here suffer
from loneliness?" He turned to the
pretty widow. 81 WISH" said he, "to
address myself to you In behalf OF
this young man."
The others became very silent. The
notary lifted his glass to his lips. The
widow blushed. Said she:
II like his looks we'll enough but
know nothing about him."
i ~ can tell you this" said Asabri
that he has been a man of exem-
plary honesty since--yesterday and
that under the seat of my automobile
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ness been good? I ask for a reason. :"
THE reason, sir?"
why" said he, 81 thought, if I
should not be considered grasping,
to ask you for a mouthful of soup"
Confusion seized the brigands. They
called upon God to smite them down
for inhospitable ne'er- do-weels. They
piled him with soup, with black
bread; they roasted strips of goat 5
flesh for him; and from the hollow
of the tomb they fetched bottles of
red wine in straw Jackets.
Presently Asabri sighed, and offered
them cigarettes from a gold case,
For what / have received said
he, may a courteous and thought
full God make me truly thankful.
l wish that I could offer you,
in return for your hospitality, some
thing more substantial than cigar
cites. The case? If 1t were any case
but that one! A present from my
wife!"
He drew from his pocket gold re-
peater upon which his initials were
traced in brilliantc.
Midnight Listen"
He pressed a spring and the ex-
quisite chimes of the watch spoke in
the stiffness like the bells. of fairy
church.
And this" he said, was pres
ent from my mother, who is dead. =
The three brigands crossed them
selves and expressed the regrets
which good breeding required of
them. The one that had been the
last to help himself to a cigarette
now returned the case to Asabri.
with a bow and a mumbling oil
thanks.
what a jolly life you lead" ex-
claimed the banker Tell me, you
have had some bauls lately? What?'
The oldest of the three, a dark
taciturn youth, answered, 1.-THE gen.
tleman Is a great joker"
Believe me-" said Asabrl. 1T is
from habit-not from the heart. When
l rode out from Rome today, it was
with the intention never to return
When came upon you and saw your
| long guns and suspected your pro-
| fession in life, | said: Good! Per
haps these young men will murder
| me for my watch and cigarette case
and the loose oliver in my breeches
pocket, and save me a world OF
| trouble"
The three brigands protested that
| nothing had ever been farther from
| their thoughts.
| instead OIL WHICH, lie went Oii
| "you have fed me and put heart
| in me. l shall return to Rome in the
| morning and face whatever music
my own infatuated foolishness has
set going. Do you understand any
thing of stocks and bonds?'
The brigands admitted that they
| knew nothing of these things Asabri
sighed
1.-TWO months ago." he said, 81 was
rich man. Today l have nothing
In few days it will be known that
have nothing; and then, my friends
the deluge. Such is finance.
And yet the converse may be
true. have seen great endings come
| of small beginnings. Even now there
| is a chance for a man with little
| capital"
He raised his eyes and hands tc
heaven.
"Oh," he cried, ''if I could touch