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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-12

"Vou are under arrest--for the murder
eN cf'-- J8
yet left him breathless. What was the
matter? Then he saw huge columns
of smoke pouring out from the aftel
part of the ship. 1t was not the in
| eXOrabe and avenging sea, but fire
He saw the boats go over the side. He
saw two men struggling In the tops
yet it was dream. His consciousness
held but two facts-one the chest that
contained the secret of his mine, the
other the key that had locked within
that strange and alien depository the
picture of a little girl.
Six hours later heavy sea drove a
piece of wreckage up the crumbling
beach beneath a cliff on the Oregon
shore On it was man-brine drench-
ed, almost unconscious. but still able
to crawl beyond the reach of the fin
gering breakers, clutching a key. II
was Thomas Gallon.
He sat down and stared at the burn.
ing ship be had left. Dimly he remem.
bered those strange numbers that
marked the position of that vessel
flaming to destruction far out on the
horizon.
1877. % west; 81. 27 north
But how to remember them? How
to keep this precious information in
his head. His cropping fingers found
the key. moment later be was
scratching the numbers on its soft sur
face.
This" be said through his salt
parehed lips. "is the master key" He
stared up at the blue sky, and then
bowed his head In utter weakness.
'Tf Wilkerson is alive he knows.
Every day is the same. When can |
find the secret of The Master keyT"
Thomas Gallon then picked up his
letter file and DULY looked over its
contents.
Funny" he thought to himself.
that that engineer that | wrote to
Drake about has not turned up" HeI
fumbled the letter uncertainty. but the
name caught his eye-John Dorr.
At that very moment the motor stage
chugged slowly into camp, and "A tall,
heavily built man swung down into
the street, suit case in hand. He look.
ed about him with a trained eye He
saw the opening of a mine upon the /
hiIl-the trestle crawling toward the |
dump, the pump house-all the para.
phernalia of an active mine, but he !
also perceived that the stamp mill was
silent
"Tll bet they've lost the loder' he
thought to himself He turned to
miner who was passing and asked.
where is Mr.. Gallong"
up there ia that bungalow" was
the reply.
John Dorr Strengthened himself up
and went quietly up the ACTIVITY, until \
he Gnsliy arrived before a typical Cali
fornia house To his great astonish-
ment a slender. fair haired girl con
'rOnted him. instead Of the brusque.
'ude miner he had been led TO ex.
Dect be would meet on his arrival 81
The Master Key"
I'm John DOrr." he said awkwardly.
i came 10 see Mr.. Gallon am the
lew mining engineer"
Ruth looked at him critically. He
vas nothing Ike the men she was
ised to His clothes were good He
airy breathed soap and water. and
rs very apparent strength glowed be-
eath a clear. smooth skin and well
ropOrtioned limbs. Then she met his
yes In frank admiration.
I'll call father" she said, but she =
TIL hesitated That gentle pause
rought the blood to John DORIS face.
lie realized that this was a moment
e would always remember. q
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-12

Doan's Regulets are recommended
by many who say they operate easi-
ly, without gripping and without bad
after effects. 25c at all drug stores.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Ten Prizes for Gardens.

Lancaster Teller: A few days ago
Superintendent j G. Brockert received
letter from worthy citizen who is
deeply interested in the young people of
our city. He knows from experience
the value of labor and he is DESTROYS of
cultivating the habit of industry in the
minds and hearts of our young people.
AS an incentive for the encouragement
of labor 800 will be awarded to the
young folks of our city this summer for
planting and cultivating gardens.
The 800 will be divided into 10 priz
es of $40 each and will be awarded by
a committee appointed by the President
Secretary and Treasurer of the Grant
County Agricultural Society.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Spring Blood and System Cleanser

During the winter months impurities
accumulate, your blood becomes impure and
thick, your kidneys, liver and bowels fail to
work, causing so-called, Spring Fever. You
feel tired, week and lazy, Electric Bitters-the
spring tonic and system cleanser-is what you
need; they stimulate the kidneys, liver and
bowels to healthy action, expel blood impurities
and restore YOUR health, strength and ambition.
Electric Bitters makes you feel like new.
Start four weeks treatment-it will put you
i'll fine shape for your spring work Guarante-
ed. All Druggist SOC and Sl0U.
n. E. Bucken and Co. Philadelphia or St Louis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26

Many coats for spring wear are cut
on very abbreviated lines. like the one
Illustrated here. This chic little suit
is of canton Grape with very wide
hip sash in satin. which is shown in
all its amplitude by the very brief coat
The little straw hat in the shape of
cap has II very high trimming OF gath
cred satin ribbon ut one side
The real straWS pointing which wa
the winds Of fashion will blow are the
fabrics which are seen upon the shop
counters,
If displays of this kind of merchan-
disc are any Indication we are to en-
JOY season of beautiful modes.
The colors most frequently displayed
In the shops appear TO include the
lighter tints of green, rose, orange,
purple and red,
Somehow they suggest the soft arts
tic colors of the Roman stripes seen to
best advantage in ribbons. shawls and
saShes which are imported from Italy
The most exclusive dry goods shops
are displaying taffeta and bengaline
silks. When arranged close toget her.
representing the order of colors usual
ly to be found in Roman striped
sash. such an effect is unusually lovely
and especially decisive when seen
against background. provided by
draped lengths of brilliantly colorcd
Egyptian grapes, printed to reproduce
old China and Indian flower and con
ventionalizcd motifs in bouquet and
other forms.
Without doubt the vogue for taffetas
of the better quality will be the most
prominent feature of early spring fash.
ions. But poplins grapes and Shans
hal silks will be tremendously de
manded.
poplins especially, either in brocad
ed, plain colored or printed styles. will
be in excellent style for the spring
Brocaded homespunS, ratineS and ga
berdincS will also be in demand
For afternoon frockS and for semi
dress purposes the Egyptian grapes,
either printed or embroidered are DIES
tined to receive important considera
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
WHAT'S IN STYLE.

Sash draperies are shown on dresses
and jackets.
Some OF the spring coats are little
more than boleroS.
Many of the new bIouses have pep
lums and coattails,
The eXpanSe of tunic at hips is re-
peated In some of the coats which
have godets,
Novelty cottons. tatfetas. grapes
failles. gaberdines and serges are the
spring fabrics
Long stoles, soft and pliable. are
wound about The figure in various
ways, and fur turbans are trimmed
with weird fantasies OF plumage.
Tho new hustle effects promise III
for our old clothes of last season. The
shoulder still droops. the waist is of
goodIy eXpausc, and narrowness draws
in the ankles.
In collars the Japanese will last well
into the summer both in blouSes and
gowns. There will be 4 few hood eff
fects also. Some fiat ones will be
draped Soft, loose girdles with sash
ends will be prominent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
E. Bucklen and Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
Dairy Business GROWING Fast.

A recent report of the Clear Lake
creamery indicates to some extent what
is going on in the northern counties in
the way of extension of the dairy in
dustry. In 1907 this creamery did an
annual business of sos, 147 so. In 1913
the business of the year was 1905, SALTS
Other portions of the upper country are
growing fully as fast. In few years
the northern counties will be as noted
as a dairy section as the famed south
ern portion of the state And yet many
of us have not noted what is going on
there
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Lead, Zinc and Sulphur Ores
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with Local Applications, as they can
not reach the seat OF the disease. Catrrrh is
blood or constitutional disease and in
order to cure it you must take internal rem
edies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years and
as II regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best blood purifiers, acting, directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect combna-
OF the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free
f. J. CHENY & Co, Props, Toledo, o
Sold by all druggists; price Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Kickapoo Worm Killer ExpeIs
Worms.

The cause of your child's ills-The
foul fetid, offensive breath-The starting up
with terror and grinding of teeth while asleep
Tho sallow complexion-The dark circles
under the eyes-Are all indications Of worms
Kickapoo Worm Killer is what your child
needs; it expels the worms, the cause of the
child unhealthy condition. For the removal
OF seat, stomach and pin worms, Kickapoo
Worm Killer gives sure relief 1t laxative
effect adds tone to the general system. Sup
piled candy confection-children like it.
Safe and sure relief Guaranteed. Buy box
to-day. Price pc. All Druggists or by mail
Nckapoo Indian Med. Co. PhiIa. or st. Louis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Injured at WinskeII.

The Benton Advocate: Leonard and
Fremont Carter We're injured at the
Winskell mine Wednesday afternoon by
the explosion of three sticks of dyna-
mite. They We're "squibbing" the hole
and the heat caused the dynamite to
explode. Leonard, the older boy, was
badly cut above one eye, one leg was
mangled and the index finger of his
left hand was badly hurt so that it will
have to be amputated. Fremont had a
leg broken and was otherwise bruised.
They are sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Carter of Leadmine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
A HEAVY BURDEN
A Bad Back Makes Life Miserable
For Many Mineral Point People.

y WIN GOPIC'
A bad back is heavy burden.
A burden at night when bedtime
comes.
just as bothersome in the morning
Ever try Doan's Kidney Pills for it?
Know they are for kidney backache-
and for other kidney ills?
If you don't some Mineral Point peo-
pie GO.
Read a case of it.
G. A. Bachelor, High St., Mineral
Point, Wis, says: Il had trouble
with my back being sore and lame.
My kidneys acted irregularly, too. |
had heard what good remedy Doan $
Kidney Pills were and l got some.
Two boxes relieved me-
The above statement must carry con-
viction to the mind of every reader.
Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy
ask distinctly for Doans Kidney Pills,
the same that Mr.. Bachelor, had-the
remedy backed by home testimony. soc
all stores. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
When Your Back is Lame-Remem-
Der the Name"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Chronic Stomach Trouble Cured.

There is nothing more discouraging
than a chronic disorder of the stomach. 1t is
not surprising that many suffer for years with
such an ailment when permanent cure is
within their reach and may be had for a trife?
about one year ago. says P. H. Beck, of
Wakelee, Mich, Il bought a package Of
Chamberlain Tablets and since using them
| have felt perfectly we'll. l had previously
used any number of different medicines, but
none of them were of any lasting benefit y
For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Mendine China.

Valuable china may he mended with
the following mixture, When dry it
will bear hot water and ordinary
usage Mix well a teaSpoonful of alum
and n tablespoonful Of water. Place
in the hot oven till quite transparent,
Wash the broken pieces Of china in
hot water, dry and while still warm
coat the broken edges thinly and
quickly. MS it sticks instantly with this
mixture
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Don't Forqet Ii.

Spring will be here soon. Don't for
get that plot of alfalfa that you were
going to plant. The greatest of all for
age crops has come to Wisconsin, and
the farmers that first get to the front in
the matter are the ones who will be the
happiest. 1t will mean millions to the
farmers-which is another way of say
ing to the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
The Forty Year Test.

An article must have exceptional
merit to survive for period of forty years.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy was first offered
to the public in 1872. From small beginning
it has grown in favor and popularity until ii has
attained world wide reputation. You will
find nothing better for cough or cold. Try it
and you will understand why it is a favorite
after n period OF more than forty years. Itno
only gives relief--it cures. For sale by all
dealers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Stubborn, Annoying Coughs Cured.

My husband had a cough for fifteen
years, and my son for eight years. DIR. King :
New Discovery completely cured them, for
which am most thankful" writes Mrs. David
Moor, of Saginaw. Ala. What DR. Kings New
Discovery did for these men. it will do for you.
Dr. Kings New Discovery should be in every
home. Stops hacking coughs relieves la grippe
and all throat and lung ailments. Money back
il it fails. All druggists Price NC. and $l.U0.
H. {. Bucklen and Co. Philadelphia or ST. Louis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Good Home For Sale.

The home of Joseph A, Arthur in the
Second ward; house contains rooms, pantry,
and closets; has good cellar; a little over an
acre of land Also ga acres of pasture. Will
sell together or separately if desired Will be
sold at bargain if taken soon.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Street Where Sister Looked.

Say mister. where do you live?" in.
quired the small brother of the lady
whom Mr.. Blank had called to pay
his weekly attentions to. AT 1856
Grand avenue" replied the young
man; why do you ask" "Oh, WE'LL"
retorted the young hopeful. big sister
is wrong then. cause she has had pa
looking you up in 'Bradstreet.'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
The Land of the Spud.

There is no question but what north =
ern Wisconsin will be the potato sec
ton of the state within few years.
The excellent quality of the tubers pro
duced here bring the highest market
prices in the whole markets. - Merrill
News
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
To Avoid Rust.

To avoid using hooks and eyes that
will rust, test them with magnet
If they can be drawn by the magnet
they contain steel and should not be
used on anything that requires laun.
dering.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
The Mothers EaXorite

A cough medicine for children
should be harmless. 1t should be pleasant to
take 1t should be eifectual. Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy is all of this and is the mothers
fayorite everywhere. Fer sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Precedent Already Established.

What do you suppose your father
Will say when | ask permission to
marry you? Il don't know. But /
wouldn't worry lie didn't refuse any
OF the men who asked for my four
eldest sisters. Detroit Free Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Demand for Alfalfa Seed.

The Wisconsin college of agriculture
reports that the demand for Alfalfa
seed this year is greater than ever be-
fore-an indication that the farmers of
Wisconsin are awake to the situation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Best Family Laxative.

Beware of constipation Use Dr.
Kings New Life Pills and keep well. Mrs
Charles E. Smith, of West Franklin. Me. calls
them Our family laxative" Nothing better
for adults or aged, Get them to day 25c. All
Druggists or by mail.
H. E. Bucklen and Co.. Phlla. ST. Louis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Against All Night Lighting.

The Times The Monroe city council
by five to two vote at the regular
meeting Tuesday night went on record
as opposed TO all night street lighting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
Chamberlain's Tablets for Con-
situation.

For constipation, Chamberlain Tab
let's ara excellent. Easy to take, mild and gen
tie in effect Give them trial For sale by
n Ii nnalnrs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-03-26
BARBER SHOPS.
ADOLPH APPEL
ED. ELLINGEN,
CENTRAL BARBER sHo

am prepared to attend to tonsorial work In q
satisfactory manner. l 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, 1914-03-26

CLASSIFIED or Want advertisements in the
y Democrat bring profitable returns. Price
I'VE cents ~. line ne week
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-04-08
Home Gardening Directed by Schools

be kept from vice and would gain ha-t
bits Of industry. Incidentally negro
quarters would be changed from plac.
es Of ugliness to places Of beauty.
probably II Of the most valuable
results OF this plan would be to make
it easy for most children to attend
school three or four years longer
than they now dc, a thing more and
more desirable, since education for
life and citizenship i'll our industrial,
civic, and social democracy CAN not
be obtained before the age Of Adde'S
cence. II a child can contribute to
it's support while in school, it may
remain in school much longer tlan
il it must be carried as a dead weight
until it quits school to 10 to work.
Compared with the results, the
cost will he iacoasiderable. No addi-
ton to the number of teachers will
be required. 1t will c1ly be necessary
to require different preparation for
one teacher in each school,"
In the estimates submitted to con-
gress by. the commissioner Of educa-
ton. for the supp ,rt OF the bureau
in the next fiscal y@,ar an item OF
IS. 700 is included to enable the bureau
to begin the introduction Df this kind
of work in the schaols Of the United
States. The commissioner believes
t;lat it will WY be necessary to
work out details of plans and to pre-
sent them to school officers, together
with full Information in regard to re-
suits of somewhat similar work al.
ready done at various places.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-04-08
KEROSENE
Pure White
ROSElNE PENNSYLVANIA kERO.
SEINE WILL BE WHITE FROM
. a.. NOW ON.

. The North Dakota laws, now forbid
the sale of artificially colored kero-
Senes.
The natural color Of all k~eroseinies,,
no matter where refined, nor by
whom, is white.
The red. kerosenes formerly sold in
this state, were made red by the use
of a harmless powder when readily
dissolved in the oil. fms bowler
gave the oil no virtue or quality what
ever. -
The quality OF Roseine Pcnasyl-
vania Kerosene is supreme whether
red or white.
In states where it Is lawful to sell
colored %kercsenes, seventy-five per
cert of the Rosejuc sold is white.
Originally all Roseine Pennsylvan-
ia kerosene was colorej red to distin-
guish It from common oil. but 1t was
not long before competition began
colorjng their cheapest oil AMI charg-
ing the dealer from 81 to $1.0O extra
for doing SO. A whole barrel of kerO.
.sene- can -he cOlored red for less than
two cents. &c.. T..
When you want good Kerosene
don't ask your dealer for his "best"
kerosene "lis best" may be jus.
common lamp oil. Ask your dealer
for Roseine, and get the best kerosene
'oil made. Marshall Oil Company.
Bismarck, N. D.-Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-04-08
ELEVATOR Will
COST 100000
Company Rushing
PIaa; 10 Add Capacity
100000 Bushels

Minneapolis, Mimi, April 1.-The
Pillsbury Flour Mills company will
build an addition to its. plant that will
make one Of the largest construction
plans of the year and the most impor-
tant for some time in the milling in
dustry, in the form of a fire proof
grain storage elevator OF 100000
bushels capacity. As 500 as the plans
now partly complete. can be finished
and contracts let the work will start
and it, is expected that the new eleva.
tor will be ready. Alfred f. Pillsbury
said. by the time this years wheat
crop begins to come upon the market
in the early fall.
The style of construction of the
building is not yet determined upon.
William de le Barre. engineer Of the
Minneapolis Mill company, has been
consulted, in the making OF the plans.
1t is expected that the plans can be
completed and the excavation sRork
started in time to have, the house
ready to, take in grain by September
lst.t ~ ok. IA. .G5@y; n
The new storage house will cost
100000. From the standpoint Of: ad-
dition to the milling industry as a
whole and Of additional Minneapolis
grain carrying capacity, the new con-
struction will he important, but it will
also add materially 10 the total OF
new building work in prospect fov
the year with reference to labor em:
ployment.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-04-08

One of the important cases schedul-
ed for argument is tho appeal Of Mr..
Harry Spencer. who is under sent
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-04-08
IMPORTANT Meeting
. HELD At LOUISVILLE

Louisville, Ky, April IA C0nvell.
ton under the joint auspices of the
Southern Educational Association and,
the Conference for Education In the
South opened in this city today and
will continue through the remainder
of the week. The Importance of the
meeting in its relation to the future
welfare and development of the South
can scarcely be Overestimated.
The conference will not cOnfine It,
self to the discussion OF educational
topics. A much broader field will be
covered 10y the addresses, papers and
discussions that will make up the
programme. The underlying idea is
to interest laymen in education as a
civic responsibility. TO this end, the
conference will undertake to- develop
and promote the idea of rural eco,
Monies. with "A view of building up
a better and more comfortable home
life, especially, among the poorer
classes of the sparsely settled dis
tricts in the South. Farmers cooper
ative work and the problems Of the
rural church, and school will receive
particular attention. BESIDES the gen.
eral sessions there will be meetings
by sections, i'm which every phase OF
the uplife movement will be discuss.
I'd in detail. 49,. g. 't"
z The conference has brought t0geth.
or not only the leading spirits In
dvery branch of educational work,
but a large number of business men,
bankers, professional men, college
men, and, in fact, men of neatly
every walk of life, who have anded
together for the common object OF
raising the standard of citizenship in
the section in which they have lived.