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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
What Cancer Is

1'.e word "cancer.' though ii figures largely in popular speech is used with loss and less frequency in medical litera- ture, says Worlds Work. There is pro- bably no word comprehensive enough to include all kinds of abnormal growths tr which the human Crane is subject Cancer Is merely one shape in which this tendency to malforma tion manifests it. self. The human body, in it's ideal con dition.. is a symmetrical product. It con- sists ofsa multitude of parts, each deveI- oping not only with reference to itself but in perfect harmony with the rest of ti,e organism A subtle influence known as the power of organization. regulates this highly important matter An arm, a leg 8 nose, chin-any organ or mem ber which one cares to ,name-does not develop independently. but preserves im- portant relations with the rest of the noey. Our four fingers and thumbs have constantly in mind the rights of one another: when one reaches certain size it does not keep on growing but stops if it still went on single finger would reach aylength of several feet in life time. ~. I
 Any observant person. however. Is aware that this law is constantly vio- lated. On, almost any part of the body little independent growths start into ex istence.r These are composed of minute sfowths of rebellious cells: small colo this law of development and start ,p an Independent existence of their own. They serve no physiological purpose;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
Carolyn Thomson and Alfred Kappe Adele
 Monday and Tuesday and Tuesday matinee

at once and as a divorced woman be free to marry Robert. Charles will be 1,0oe 090 francs richer because of the marriage set clement and the marriage of Myrianne and Charles will then be possible.
 Myrianne feels safe in this scheme, so sure does she feel of Charles love for her Parmanceau. who, of course, is ig- norant of the scheme, but is quite willing to have a baron for a son-in-law, hark- ems to the pleadings of his daughter and brings her to the apartments of Charles.
 Charles has conscientious scruplcs against marrying without love, but Adele finally wins his consent and they are mar Tied Then, to the consterna ton of Rob- ert and Myrianne, Charles and Adele fall in love with each other.
 In the meanwhile Parmaeeau and Erie bur have become .reconciled. and decide course, now that the young couple love each other that is impossible and they bow to the inevitable
 "Adele" is bright and breezy, has a pleasing snappiness anG zest A waltz song, bearing the title of the operetta has that Hitting catchiness that made the Merry Widow a huge success.
 Carolyn Thomas plays the title role An nette Flack is the Mime. de Neuville. John Park plays the Baron, Alfred 1<appeler Robert F'riebur George O Donnell that of Henri Parmaceau; Jules Espailly. Alfred Friebur. and Javques Ralph Nairn, and a score or more of equally prominent peo- pie are included in the cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
"ADELE,' A MUSICAL
 COMEDY, IS COMING
Bright, Tuneful Operetta Will Be at Jefferson Monday and Tuesday
 Nights and Tuesday Matinee

The New Era Producing company, Jo- seph P. Bickertston, managing director, will present at the Jefferson theatre Mon- day and Tuesday nights and Tuesday matinee the biggest musical success of the current season, Adele" which was indorsed by every dramatic critic in New York city without exception.
 Though called a musical comedy, it is more like an operetta, having % vocal numbers, every one of which being a part of the story.
 Young Baron Charles de Chantlly is bankrupt and contemplates suicide. He loves and is loved by Mne de Neuville, but they have to defer their marriage ow- ing to the conditions of the will of that lady's late husband.
 Henri Parmaceau and Alfred Friebur are rival manufacturers Of canned goods, and their children, Adele and Robert. are in love with each other, but cannot marry because of the enmity existing between their respective fathers.
 Myrianne suggests that Adele be mar ried to Charles She can then divorce him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
THE SYSTEM' TO BE
 AT LYRIC THIS WEEK
Taylor Granville and Company Pre- sent the Seasons Largest Act
 at the New Playhouse

When 1t comes to vaudeville drama pre- duced on a lavish scale and acted by q splendid cast, Taylor Granville ranks as the leader This week a1 the Lyric thea : Ire MT. Granville and Laure Pierpont will appear in "The System" a play in three scenes with 15 speaking parts and an equal number of smaller parts. It is highly dramatic and without an excei- tion the largest and most expensive vaa- deville offering that Birmingham has ever had.
 The act tells of Billy Bradley a crook known as "The Eel" which is played by Mir. Granville and of the efforts af a crooked detective. who is in love with Goldie 'rhe Eeel's" girl. In order that he may win the girl from "The iel'' tbe plain clothes man tries to railroad him to prison.
 The three scenes are laid at police head quarters where "Goldie' and The t,el'' are arrested for stealing 9 diamond neck lace. They are released and the second scene Is in front of the apartment where | "Goldiea lives. The third and last scene is in "Goldie's apartments where 6 dic- tagraph has been installed in hopes of catching conversation, and it Is thera that it all ends well and they leave for Chicago to live right.
 
 cry, and a. genuine Broadway east of em- inent players supporting MT. Granville and Miss Pierpont
 The extra added attraction for the weel, will be Adrian C. Anson, known wherever baseball is played as the "The Grand Old Man whose bludgecn carried hiai into the S50 class of batters for 20 years. His act consists of a Jmonologue. in which he tells of his experiences in baseball, and includes, a recent recitation written by Grantland Rice. The conclusion Is ;s Turkey in the straw 6fnce. in which Anson demonstrates his sNlendid physical condition even at his ripe age. The sketch was written for him by George M. Cogan, one of the greatest fans in America. and is bright and snappy.
 Raymond and CaverlS are a pair of German comedians known as the ''Wiz- ards of Joy and they present their own original songs. parodiea and jokes. Both are well known performers.
 The Transatlantic Trio offer a novel musical offering, introducing scene of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

wien harmless, as they frequently are. they are merely inconvenient blemishes when dangerous. they end by destroy ing life. Mild manifestations Of this lawless tendency are the queer forma- tions commonly known as warts and roles. There are other more noteworshf pgctuberanees. such as "wens that STOW inexplicablN. frequently upon the scalp. reach a certain size and then the general class of tumors known as
 benign" They are benign simply be- cause. after developing slugglishly to n certain point their growth is mys- tcteriously arrested. Between benign tumors and the most malignant cancers there is only this difference, that the growth. The true cancer, once started ccr it's riotous career. keeps on and digs deep into healthy surrounding tissue variety of reasons. it kills the patient, In some cases benigi- growth, which has remained quiescc,i- TOT years. de- vciops new vitality and becomes malis- rant There are those who maintain though the occurrence is certainly rare, that harmless wart may sometimes oint to be brought in mind is that all taese abnormal growths are related: that the only thing that make one malignant and another not is this tendency to keep growing. A genuine cancer. in it's final stages, has another development: it no longer confines it's activity to the cliginal seat. but starts new cancers In other parts of the body. Certain groups of cancer cells break away from the primary headquarters, escape into the blood stream and start new growth elsewhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
Famous For Her
 Hair
Actress Tells How She Gre" It


 Madame Rose. the well anown act rcss who played on one of the leading vaudeville circuits the past winter and who is especially noted for her lonS. beautiful hair in recent interview in Chicago made the following state ment: Any lady or gentleman can promote the growth of their hair and make fl soft and glossy with this sim pic recipe which they can mix at home. To q half pint of water add l oz. of bay rum, a small box of Barho Compound and li oz. of slyeeriue. Alp ply 10 the scalp two or three times a week with the finger tips This is not only the finest hair growersI have ever known, but IL prevents the hair from falling out. removes dandruff and scalp humors. darNens streaked, faded gray hair and makes 1t soft and glossy. Tie ingredients can be purchased al any drug store at very little cost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
THEATRICAL NOTES

Damaged Goods is coming to this city with the most remarkable list of ipr dorsements ever received by play pro- duced in this country. iu fact. in every city in which it has been seen it has had the active support Of some big soeiolosi- cal or scientific organization
 ''Ilismet" the famous Arabian Nights" play by Edward llnoblaueh, that was the theatrical sensation of London three seasons ago aud that has had phe- nomenal success in America during the past tw years. will be presented. with otis skinner in the title role Of Haji the Beggar at the Jeffersol theatre soon. Klaw X Erlanger and Harrison Grey Flske. who joined forces in making this production, have assembled a company numbering 100 persons, including the dancers and supernumeraries, and have mounted the play in most lavish fashion. AIr. Fiske personally staged the produc- tiontion and his achievement has been called the 'fiua word in stageeraft.
 The Bijou will he closed this week on account of Holy week, but will be re- opened week from tomorrow night with Little Emma Bunting in "Racheal Gold stein,' great drama Of. life in New York. The story has to do with a murder that occurs on shipboard as the little im- migrant is coming to America. She is the only witness, and in order to get her out of the way some jewelry is concealed on her and she is accused of the theft. The trial judge proves to be her uncle, who has changed his name in America and ac- quired wealth and position. The evidence is sufficient to clear her. and her uncle adopts her. The play Is one that tnrobs with human interest, and the characters are said to be excellently drawn by the authors N- -as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

port such theory and will be gladly ac- cepted by any of his relatives or friends who may sec this short account t will be some little comfort to them to thinls that a lingering death on the veldt was not added To the all too tragic occur renee
 The hody of the unfortunate man. wlo was known for a couple of weeks in ths Steynsburg district prior to his death as II. Jay, was respectfully buried on the spot where he fell, and the place where he lies will be gladly pointed out to any one interested by Mir. Forbes. the. owner of the property. Any information as to the mans identity also will be welcome. American newspapers are asked to copy this report and help to locate the man s birth place and any relatives which he may have left behind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
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Famous Sculptor Makes Bust
 Or Anglo-Americdn A Merchant

London. April 4.--tspccial) Sir Thomas Brock, considered by many to be tho greatest of British sculptors and the de- signer of the beautiful Queen Victoria memorial in front of Buckingham pal ace, has just finished bust of Il. Cor don Selfridge, the remarkable former Chicago dry goods merchant who invaded London six years ago anc has made such an astonishing success with American methods much To eyerybody's amaae- ment The bust was presented to Self ridge few days ago by his employees. to mark the completion of five years Of trad ing by the big store in Oxford streer.
 Sefridee in the few years he has been in London, has proved that the same en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

ergy. brains. adaptabiity and unlimited confidence in ones self that makes man successful in Chicago, will carry him 10 similar goal n London. When he first arrived it was freely predicted that Amer ican methods were not suited to London and that he was doomed to failure. These calamity forecasters overlooked the one factor that carried the scheme through the personality of Selfridge himself. The American soon showed that he was by no means welded to American methods and that he could beat the English merchant at his own game Today his store is as English as any other big store here, but by the removal of several abuses he has made shopping a pleasure instead of an Cnweleome task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05

90 years ago and featmiilS Harry ciarke, said to be without an equal as banJoist There are two distinct scenes. the iif it showing Pierot and Pierottetes playing opera selections. and the second a south ern scene. before the war
 Binns and Bert. two funny men froni Europe and billed as w rinkle eraseis, will be the comedy feature of the bill. and the other two acts include Mabel ttta- gerald, a clever singing comedienne, and Mang and Snyder, aerobats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
Proving the Punch

From Puck.
 Sldds-"You think his story has real punch to it?''
 Skittles-"Sure thing; you ought to have seen the way it put me to sleep"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-05
Nothing New

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
 Gigg-"They say that the slit skirt is 20oo years old. Truly there is nothing new under the sun
 Fogg-"Right' Nor over the daughter"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09
Reception to Rev. Fr. Ternes.
Contributed

1t was a jolly and typical Wisconsin
company that assembled at the country
home of Nick Kieffer last Sunday noon
to celebrate the "home coming of
Father Matt Ternes from Los Ange-
les, Cal, former Mineral Point boy,
after many years absence.
Over one hundred jolly happy men,
women and children were present, and
never was enjoyment more pure and
hearty. 1t was sort of family reunion
and Father Ternes is still awondering
where all these relatives came from.
As it was, they found their way here
from Dodgeville, Ridgeway, Union
Mills, Edmund.
Rev. Father o Reilly, classmate of
Father Ternes, and Father McQuaid of
Darlington were honored guests.
Sunday, July 12, Father Ternes will
ofticiate at Dodgeville Catholic Church
after which there will be another re
union at the home of John Ternes, near
Ridgeway, a la Nick Kietfer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09
AUDITOR EDWARD l.. LuCkOw.

The National Tribune gives this kind
notice to Edward l., Luckow, of The
Baraboo Democrat, who is Auditor for
the navy department at Washington:
1t is always pleasure to recognize
good work done by an official in the
administration of his office. The Ma
tional Tribune, in its patriotic regard
for the highest efficiency and good of
the public service, takes especial
pleasure in commenting those who
deserve 1t, no matter what their polit
cal affiliations may be-
In this category comes rs worthy
of high praise Hon. Edward L..
Luckow. the Auditor of the Treasury
for the Navy Department, Mr.. Luckow
has not only shown himself very
capable administrator, but he has been
more conscientious than, we regret to
say, many of his colleagues in preserv.
ing the spirit of the Civil Service law
Since he has been in Office more than
90 changes have occurred in the
clerical force, sand every promotion or
other advancement has been made
strictly upon merit and after careful
consideration of the personality of the
clerks.
1t is the highest praise of his fairness
and impartially to SAY that all the
clerks in lhisl office agree that every
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09

Rogers Of Fort Atkinson, r. b. Kirk
land Of Jefferson, john Clifford. clerk
Of the courts of Dodge county, and
Andrew kealy of Hudson, former
member of the Wisconsin Legislature.
All these men said there is absolutely
no sentiment in their sections of the
country in favor of such Democratic
state convention as the Karel Kearney
call has attempted to gather.
There is a strong sentiment in the
state, if the expressions of represe nta-
tive Democrats who were gathered at
at juneau Thursday is any criterion,
against the proposed state convention
which has been called for July IA.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09
Wall Paper
and
Window Shades
HanSCOm's.
UNITED STATES LEADS
THE WORLD IN WEALTH
StdtiStiCidn Proves American
Superiority Over ALL

IOndon.-The wealth of the United
States-income producing property OF
all kinds, including land. factories
and raliroadS-is now not far from
double that Of any other country on
earth, according to Sir George Paish of
the Statist. He figures that the in
crease in wealth of the four chief ma
per cent in Britain, 400 per cent in
France, 700 per cent in Germany and
$500 per cent In the United States.
The wealth of these countries now
stands. he says, as follows:
france OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $o0.Uoo,oOo,NN
germany OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SUOON,OOOUbJ
Britain s. 900, 600 900
united states ................... l5OOO,0OO0E
The increases in population In these
four countries in the last century have
been as follows: One hundred ana
thirty per cent in Britain, 33 per cent
in France. 1870 per cent in Germany
and 1925 per cent in the United States.
The annual savings of these peoples
is now about as follows:
germany ......................... l.5uO,ooOV0
Britain ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100000 GOO
United States NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4Oo0. 900 900
The expansion of banking and cred
its, Sir George says. is responsible for
these vast increases in national wealth
and industrial development. About
$2,250OO0 900 of British money is now
employed in the discount of interna
tional bills, and at least 500. 10000 900
Of British capital is yearly invested in
colonial and foreign countries. France
yearly invests over $500 100000 abroad
and now has total of $100O0,00O 900
thus invested Germany's foreign in
vestments are $250,OOO,OOO a year ana
now total $S.OOO,OO0OOO
In the whole of North and South
America there is now invested 500
000,000,OO0 of foreign capital. including
the investments Of the United States
in Mexico. Canada and other coun-
tries. About 100000 100000 of foreign
capital is invested in the United
States; $500, 900 900 invested in Can
ada; $1,000, 100000 in Argentina, and
81 100000 600 in Brazil; $1,000. 600. 600
In Australia and New Zealand, and
$500, 100000 IN South Africa. About
$4,000, 900, 900 of foreign capital is in.
vested in Russia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09
CANDIDATE ROETHE'S PLEA.

Assemblyman Henry Il. Roethe was
in town last Wednesday evening and
delivered an address. He came to
plead for votes at the primary for his
nomination rs Republican candidate
for governor. But he really made out
strong case for the election of IA Dem
ocratic administration in Wisconsin.
The truth is that Mr.. Roethe made a
great mistake when, in 1890, he left
the Democrats and went over to the
Republicans, on the Bennett law issue
That year, and two years later, in 1892,
the Democrats carried the state. They
covered into the treasury vast sums re-
covered In the courts from ex state
treasurers; and they reduced public
expenditures. In 1894 the state went
back ITO the high takers. and they have
had uninterrupted control ever since
They compromised the treasury cases,
and appropriations have increased ut
ehch succeeding session or the leRisla-
ture Government by party has become
firmly fixed AZ the policy of the state.
Manifestly there is no relief In sight
from the Republican party. or any
faction thereof. The safe course, there
fore, Is to go back to the Democratic
party, and economy in public expend-
tureB.
According to his own story, Brother
Roethe got in with bad lot. Luxury
il in their blood: and they will be ex ..
travagant, The very best thing he
can do il to acknowledge the error of
his way and come back to the Demo
cratic fold. There il rejoicing over one
sinner that hath repented.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09

We progressives advocate the i'm
mediate creation of II nonpartisan com
mission with power to propose the re-
vision of tariff rates" So says Colonel
Roosevelt But when he was President
of these United States he didn't touch
the tariff. While he rallied at the rail
ways, he referred to the policy of high
tariff taxation as "a system in which
the people have long acquiesced." The
Colonel cuts IL sorry figure posing as. Il
tariff reformer."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09

Democrats of the third district, who
are we going to run for congress,
against John M. NelsOn2 General
apathy will be unknown in the coming
campaign. 1t will be one of great in
terest. And we need "A true ana able
man to lead the fight up and down
southwest Wisconsin for Democracy
and economy. We will have to fight
both high takers and reactionaries
All to whom this paragraph comes
greeting are requested to take the mi
tiative in the matter, and write to The
Democrat suggesting the proper man
to stand as Democratic candidate for
COnVress
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09
Government Finances.

Springfield Republican: New tariffs
are tickle as revenue producers Their
authors estimates of customs receipts
have not seldom been disappointed.
That is because even customs experts
have had to guess at the eff sct of new
schedules and duties, But, judged by
results thus far. the new Underwood
Simmons tariff il n complete success,
HI producer of customs revenue, for
with the close of the fiscal year this
week it has yielded 1892, 600, 600 as
against an estimated yield of $270, 900,
600. The additional $22 900 900 of rev.
enue received from tariff duties shows,
of course, that Mr.. Underwood and Mr..
Simmons happened to guess on the
right side, but good guessers are to be
preferred to poor guessers, when gov
eminent revenues are involved De
ticits are apt to make trouble.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-09

Judge Aldro jerks and District At
torney James T. O'Neill of Dodgeville
have written letters to The Sentinel
and The Free Press stating that the
signing Of their names to the call for
the Democratic State Convention was
entirely unauthorized. They make it
very plain that they are not behind the
movement