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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-02
etlckAn.

1ns great difference between q pub.
ho servant and a domestic servant 4.
mat me public servant would not re-.
sign even under fire.-Louisville Cour
ter>Journal
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-02
0rlaIn Of AuctInn s.l..

Auction sales originated in an.
Gent Rome. and were introduced to
enable soldiers to dispose of spoils of
war.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-02
Huhby's Joke.

Won't your wife sing for usf.
Sure! ] iust asked her not to--
The Mischief M,ker
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-02

one advantage In being sooa ..
crowds. a s'o'o
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-02
The Professions

ChiropraCtor
DR.. ] Q. SCARBOROUGH,
Lady in Attendance
In Dyches Building Between Park
and Auditorium.
OFFICE HOURS.
. to II 80 a. m. 1880 to 8 p. m.
ZOO to 500 p. m.
Consultation and Examination Free.
Residence Phone 240 Black
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
The CITY COUNCIL
A Levy Made for the Permanent
Improvement of the Steep Hills
on West High Street.

Mineral Point, Wis, Aug. 3, 1915
A regular meeting of the Common
Council held on Aug. 8, 1915, at the
council chamber.
Meeting called to order by Mayor j.
P. Parmley.
Members present: Aldermen Blewett,
Engels, Huxtable, Jeuck, Kirst, Ire
week and Meserole. Absent: Alder
man Noble.
Minutes of last regular and special
meetings were read and approved.
Report of City Treasurer w. w.
Williams was read and on motion same
was accepted and ordered placed on
file.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and ON motion
they were accepted and ordered paid:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12

This year, more than any other in a
long while, will demonstrate the indis-
possibility of silos in Wisconsin-that
is. unless we have an exceptionally late
fall. In common with other states in
the middle west, corn in Wisconsin is
very late. Unless we have an exceed
ingly late fall much of it will not reach
point of maximum feeding value
and here is where the silo comes in.
In other states the loss is likely to be
very heavy for the reason that they have
neglected to supply the farms with silos.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12

corating of rooms that may be required.
They will retain the present cast iron
boilers.
SECURITY
The contractor is to complete all work
on or before September Z, 1915, and
furnish satisfactory security for the
due performance of his contract.
Moved by Alderman Meserole that
the clerk be authorized to advertise for
bids on contract for the installation of
said boiler and plumbing.
Carried unanimously.
On motion of Alderman Huxtable the
council adjourned to Thursday, August
5, 1915.
Attest J. P. PARMLEY,
H. G. JACKSON, City Clerk. Mayor.
Mineral Point, Wis, Aug. 5, 1915
Pursuant to adjournment of August 3,
1915, a meeting of the Common Council
was held at the council chamber.
Meeting called to order by Mayor J.
P. Parmley.
Members present: Aldermen Blewett,
Engels, Huxtable, Jeuck, Kirst, Meser-
ole, Treweek. Absent: Alderman
Noble.
The following resolution was pre-
sented:
A Resolution Levying Highway
Tax.
Be it Resolved by the common coun-
Gil of the city of Mineral Point:
That there be and there is hereby
city of Mineral Point for the year 1915
special tax amounting to the sum of
$4,000, said sum to be expended for the
purpose of improving portions of a sys
tenn of prospective state highways within
the city of Mineral Point by grading,
draining, surfacing or otherwise i'm
proving said streets in manner to be
approved by the State Highway Com
mission: the portions of a proposed
system of State Highways to be i'm
proved within the city of Mineral Point,
pursuant to this resolution and the pro-
visions of chapter 776 Of the laws of
1913 and the acts amendatory thereto
and supplementary thereto are the fol-
lowing streets all of which connect
directly with county streets or county
roads leading into Mineral Point city,
to- wit: the west part of High streeS in
said city.
Be it further Resolved: That the
proper officers of this city be and they
are hereby authorized and directed to
take all necessary steps to carry into
effect the true meaning and purpose OF
this resolution including making neces-
sary petitions to County Board of Su-
pervisors by Mayor and Clerk of this
city.
|. l hereby approve of the foregoing
resolution.
Dated this 5th day of August, 1915.
j. P. PARMLEY, Mayor.
Moved by Alderman Jeuck, seconded
by Alderman Huxtable, that the fore
going resolution be adopted.
Carried by the following vote: Aye
Aldermen Blewett. Engels, Huxtable,
Jeuck, Kirst, Meserole, Treweek.
Noes-no vote.
On motion the council adjourned.
Attest j. P. PARMLEY,
H. G.. JACKSON, City Clerk. Mayor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
Taylor County Land!

100 acres of gently rolling land, free
from stone; 80 acres of loamy soil are
cleared, the balance is timber cut over,
lot of good pasture, with a fine creek
cutting one corner. A small frame
house and good log barn are on the
farm. Price $500 per acre. Cash
$15OO.0O; balance on time at per cent.
100 acres of fine land, 8 acres in
meadow and the balance of timber cut
over. This farm has a fine creek run
ming through it, is one mile from
school, 81 miles from Whittlesey, Z
miles from Rib lake and IL miles from
Medford. Price $500 per acre. $500
cash, balance on time to suit purchaser,
per cent mortgage.
j. FL. BELL 81 BROTHER, Medford,
Or the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency, at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
WISCONSIN FREED
FROM QUARANTINE

Washington, D. c., August 10.-The
entire State of Wisconsin, including
the stock yards at Milwaukee and
Cudahy, is now freed from quarantine
for foot and month disease, the order
taking effect August 2.
The same order frees the State of
Kentucky entirely, and reduces the
quarantined area in Illinois, New Jersey
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
Pleasant Home for Sale

The home of Harold Wallace is Of
fered for sale. 1t is centrally locat
ed; has modern conveniences, and
will be sold at a very asonable
price. One block from High street
and two blocks from the High School
building. Inquire of the Minera
Point Real Estate Agency at the
Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
and Pennsylvania.

and Pennsylvania.
In New York Steuben County is
placed under closed quarantine on &C
count of the discovery of the disease in
herd of cattle near Hornell in that
county. The counties of Onondaga,
Oswego and Rensselaer, and the stock
yards at West Albany are released from
quarantine.
The status of Maryland, Massachu-
sets, Michigan and Virginia remains
unchanged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
Store and
Warehouse
FOR SALE AT
A B ARG AIN

The Store and Warehouse on
Commerce street, known as
the Polkinghorn property, has
been placed with the Mineral
Point Real Estate Agency, and
will be sold soon. If you are in
terested in this property let us
hear from you.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12

Read over the want ad vertisments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22

off the competition of the New England, and which will be supplemented later with testimony intended to show that the New Haven acquired the New England road in pursuance to the Corsair agree ment
 Will Not Call on Taft
 The possibility that former President William Howard Taft would be called by the government was suggested to news paper men today in a note passed over to their table by one of the defendants counsel Attorney R. l.. Batts for the government said, however, that there was no intention of doing so at the present time.
 The suggestion that MT. Taft would be needed to tell of conferences between him and Lewis Cass Ledyard, one of the defendants, over the acquisition of Bos- ton and Maine stock by the New Haven, and in the matter of the limitation of the inquiry into New Haven affairs begun during the latter part of MT, Taft's ad- ministration. The government alleges that MT. Ledyard used his influence with the administration to conrne the inquiry to the relations of the New Haven with the Grand Trunk railway of Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
Thanksgiving Proclamation
 Issued By President Wilson

sources have enabled us to steady the markets of the world and facilitate necessary movement of commerce which the war might otherwise have rendered impossible, and our people have come more and more to sober realization of the part they have been called upon to play in time when all the world is shaken by unparalleled distresses and disasters.
 '0The extraordinary circumstances of such time have done much to quick en our national consciousness and deep en and confirm our conf.<enee in the principle of peace and freedom by which We have always sought to be guided. Out of darkness and perplex- ities have come firmer counse1s of pol icy and clearer perceptions of the es- sention welfare of the nation. We have prospered while other peoples were at war, but our prosperity has been might the better perform the functions which war rendered it impossible for them to perform.
 Now. therefore. I. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of Amer ica, do hereby designate Thursday, the 25th day of November, next, as day of thanksgiving and prayer, and invite the people throughout the land to cease from their wonted occupations and in their several homes and places of wor- ship render thanks to Almighty God.
 "In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
 Done at the city of Washington this goth day of October, in the year of Our Lord. one thousand, nine hundred and fifteen, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hun dred and fortieth.
 By the President Robert Lansing, Secretary of State.
 WOODROW WILSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
MAJESTIC TO CLOSE
 AFTER NEXT WEEK
Boyle Woolfolk Says Lack of Patron age Forces This Action--Regret
 Among Theatregoers

The Majestic theatre will close week after next.
 This was announced last night by Boyle Woolfolk, of the WoolfollS Mus ical Comedy company, which for the last seven weeks has held forth at the cosy little theatre on Third avenue. Mir woolfolk attributes the closing of his popular theatre to lack of patron age.
 We originally came here for a stay of four weeks" said MT. Woolfolk and froml the pleasant things many of our friends said of the entertainment, We provided, we decided to remain a lit- He longer and see if the patronage would not pick up. It has not and fol- lowing next weeks piece we will close our stay in Birmingham.
 Tt Is with regret that we are leaving as we have, we believe, made some very good friends. We were promised many things when we came here. En- thusiastic persons assured us that this city was hungry for high class mus fcal comedy company, and under that assurance, we came here. We played here the first four weeks really on a missionary basis-to educate the local public to like the personalities of our players and attain that close intimacy which is the charm of the successful stock work. In this we succeeded in some degree and a large clientele was built up. However. it was not enough to keep the Majestic theatre playing to even normal business at every per formance and this forces us to close At the low scale of prices that We played, the theatre had necessarily to be comfortably filled at every perform ance in order to break even."
 The announcement of MT. Woolfolk' k's will occasion keen regret among some of the ardent theatregoers, as not since the old Bijou Musical Comedy com pany, it fig stated by theatrical pioneers of this city, has Birmingham had sucf 8 clever aggregation of musical comedy players.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22

Washington. October H.-Presideni Wilson. in a proclamation designating Thursday, November p. as Thanksgiving Day, called attention to the fact that the United States has been at peace, while most of Europe has been at war.
 We have been able to assert our rights and the rights of mankind without breach of friendship with the great na- tions with whom we have had to deal, said the President.
 Tt has long been the honored custom of our people to turn in the fruitful au- tumn of the year in praise and thanks giving to Almighty God for His many blessings and mercies to us as a nation. The year that is now drawing to close, since we last observed our day of national thanksgiving. has been, while a year of discipline because of the mighty forces of war and of changes which have disturbed the world also year of spe- cial blessing for us.
 Another year of peace has been vouch- safed us; another year in which not only to take thought of our duty to ourselves and to mankind, but also to adjust our selves to the many responsibilities thrust upon us by a war which has involved almost the whole of Europe. We have been able to assert our right and the rights of mankind without breach of friendship with the great nations with whom we have had to deal, and, while we have asserted rights, we have been able also to perform duties and exercise privileges of succor and helpfulness which should serve to demonstrate our desire to make the offices of friendship the means of truly disinterested and un- selfish service.
 Our ability to serve all who could avail themselves of our services in the midst of crises has been increased by a Gracious Providence, by more and more abundant crops; our ample financial re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22

wood avenue, Wednesday evening, will be conducted this morning at II O clock from the residence. Interment will fol- low at Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. J. T. Morris and Dr. L. c. Branscomb will officiate. The following will act as pail bearers Hugh Henry, Dr. Crumbly, Hen ny Grisswold, Horace Archibald, Percy Zuimby, William Toney, Hunter Garth, Forney Brandon. Mrs. Biclley is sur vfved by her husband Dr. T. J. Bickley one son, James, and two daughters. Lucy and Elizabeth: one sister. Mrs. Harry D. Shields of Columbus, Miss Mrs. Bick- ley had many friends In the city who mourn her unexpected death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
Tn Give In Securities

St Louis October 21-Federal Judge Elmer B. Adams today ordered the Equitable Trust company of New York to turn over to the reorganization com mittee of the creditors of the Wabash railroad the entire railroad and prop erty which the trust company recent ly bought at foreclosure sale for S1S.- 900, ,000 This. it is believed, will pave the way to a speedy termination of the receivership and reorganization of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
CASPER GIVEN NINE
 YEARSFOR TAK|NGA
 PART IN CONSPIRACY
Leader of Alleged Moon shine Conspiracy in Arkan- sas Must Also Pay a
 $33,0O0 Fine

Fort Smith, Ark. October 21.-John L. Casper of Kansas City. alleged head of the moonshine conspiracy, who pleaded guilty in the United States district court here yesterday, was sentenced today to nine years and three days in the .Leaven- worth penitentiary and ordered to pay a fine of $33O00.
 The six otherss who admitted guilt re- ceived sentences varying from six months in jail to two years in the penitentiary. C. M. Hawkins Of Winston Salem, N. C., and Ernest Sumner of Salisbury, N. C., this afternoon entered pleas of guilty to charges of conspiracy against the gov. ernment. An indictment against them alleged they distilled a fermented mash 1 for the grain used in making whisky on September 15, 1914 Hawkins was sen fenced to six months in jail and fined 5000 The other was given six months ii jail and fined 5000.
 Judge Frank Y. Youmans, in sentencing Casper. said
 "I doubt if ever there has been more DOto, utld0t dflu Opcu NlOlallOti Ol tHc law than the one in which you were en- gagged. It has taken more money and men to bring this case to justice than has been required to protect the Texas fron- tier. Nothing can be said in mitigation
 for you. Without multiplying words. l will pronounce sentence.
 Pleads Guilty
 |
 the indictment. The sentences passed by
 the court upon him totalled 53 years, five
 days but by the courts order some ot them were ordered to run concurrently
 Thus Caspers total sentence was reduced
 to nine years and three days. l It was planned to start the men to the
 Leavenworth penitentiary late tonight ol
 tomorrow. The jail sentences will bs
 served in the Fort Smith jail.
 1 Government officials have maintained
 that the men sentenced today and thei,
 alleged associates yet to be tried de
 frauded the government of thousands ol
 dollars of revenue, which should hay,
 been paid on the product of their illici distillery in Fort Smith. The operations
 extended according to the indictments tt
 the bribery of high government revenu,
 officials. One of the officials indicted was Knox Booth of Nashville, Tenn. former superintendent of the Tennesse, revenue division. His trial and those O
 others involved have been set for Jan uary
 Governmental officials estimated that
 as result of the conspiracy, the pay ment of at least sSs8,000 internal revenu, tax was evaded. That amount has beer formally assessed against the distiller, operated by Casper and his associates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
nr w & Wxman

Tuscaloosa, October 21.-(special.)--Dr. W. s. Wyman. who died here yesterday afternoon. was buried today at oclock. The funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church. The Rey. c, NJ. Boyd of Tuscaloosa officiated. The active pallbearers were: c. B. Werner, s. H. Sprott, R. F. Rodes, Luther H. Maxwell, Dr. George R. Rau and John D. Mcqueen of Tuscaloosa. The honor ary pallbearers were: Dr. George Little. Dr. John Little, F. s. Moody. Dr. Aston Fitts, W. w. Brandon. Walter D. Seed and Dr. J. T. Searcy of Tuscaloosa; pr. E. A. Smith, Co. T. c. McCorvey, Dr. H. A. Sayre. Dr. John Y. Graham, Dr. George H. Denny, Dr. Charles H. Barn we'll of the university, and Dr. T. W. Palmer of Monteyallo.
 Dr. Wyman was member of the Del- ta Kappa Epsilon college fraternity ana the local chapter of this fraternity at- tended the funeral in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22

 considered. Dr. Edmonds and MT. Gar rison shook hands immediately after tn. hearing and practically every one present came forward to press Dr. Edmonds' hand
 At one time during the hearing spon- taneous burst of applause broke forth throughout the church and the moderate reprimanded the delegates for their un- seemly behavior They tacitly promised to be good While the Judicial commit tee was in session at the Methodis. church the entire presbytery stood abou outside the Presbyterian church awaiting their verdict.
 Two Baptist ministers who were visit Ing Fayette offered their felicitations to Dr. Edmonds, and one of them told him in jocular vein that he hoped the pres bytery would throw him out of the church, for that would give us chance to get you and we want you. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
Edison, Has His Day

San Francisco. October H.-lrhomas A. Edison had his day at the Panama-P Pa cific exposition today. At the conclusion of exercises at Festival Hall he was pre- scented with commemorative medal on behalf of the exposition by President Charles C. Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
Making Use of . Clerk the Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-

From the Pittsbur9 ChronicIe-T Te1s-
 graph.
 An absent-minded husband was asked by his wife to stop in store on his way downtown and buy her three articles of feminine wear Of course. when he reached the store he had forgotten what they were. So the young clerk behind the first counter was amazed to hear:
 Excuse me; my wife told me to come in here and get her some things to wear and I've forgotten what they are. Would you mind naming over a few things?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
Slight Earthuuake

Panama, october H.-A slight earth quake was felt last night at Aguadulce, 40 miles southwest of Panama. No dam age of importance was done. The shock was not felt in the canal zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
William Angus James

Funeral services over the remains of William Angus James. the 9-months-old son of MT. and Mrs, R. L. James. who died yesterday morning. were conducted from the family residence, 119 Thirty ninth street, yesterday afternoon at { o'clock Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery. The Lige I.oy Under- taking company was in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
Isaac Simnson

Isaac Simpson. aged 6S years. died at the family residence. 1908 St. Charles street, this morning at Ills o'clock. Ar arrangements for the funeral will be an- nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
Mrs. H. L. Hunter

The remains of Mrs. H. L.. Hunter. aged 40 years, who died in local in- firmary yesterday morning at 1 o'clock, have been sent to Falkville by the Johns Undertaking company. She is survived by her husband
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Lucy P. Bickley

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Lucy P Bickley. aged 54 years, who died at the family residence, 1924 Maple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
English Trained Nurse
 Is Executed by Germans;
 ''Died for Her COuitry"
tcontinued from Page one)

fish clergyman, told me that he had
 seen Miss Cavell In her cell last night
 at 10 o'clock and that he had given her holy communion and had found
 her admirably strong and calm.
 "I asked MT. Gahan whether she had made any remarks about any
 thing concerning the legal side of her case. and whether the confession
 which she made before trial and in court was in his opinion perfectly
 free and sincere. MT. Gahan told him
 she was perfectly well and knew what she had done; that, according to the law, of course, she was guilty and admitted her guilt. but that she was
 happy to die for her country"
 Secretary Gibson's report says that Conrad, an official of the German civil branch, gave positive assurances on the 11th. that the American legation would be fully informed of the developments in the case and continues:
 Despite these assurances, he made re- peated inquiries in the course of the day the last one being at 6:20 p. m. MT Conrad then stated that sentence had not heen pronounced and specifically re- newed his previous assurances that he would not fail to inform us as soon as there was any news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-22
At the Lyric


 The bill at the Lyric theatre for the last half of the week Is pleasing. in fact is in line with the improved bills that have been put on at the popular vaude- vile theatre during the past few weeks. The two audiences yesterday evening filled the handsome theatre and every act on the bill. including Lew Lockstader. the famous minstrel who Is remaining here the entire week received most lib- eral applause.
 Sharpe and Turek have 8 very pleasing act under the title of "The Chocolate Dandies," Ketchem Hawey and company put on a little sketch entitled "The Fall Guy" that was catchy. Bower and Saunders, two strong voiced women, give a singing and dancing number that was given a most liberal hand and called for number of encores. Lew Dockstader gave his great '"T. R." speech and there was continued laughter The oftener one hears him the moro delightful he is. The Davies Family In a novelty risKy act, tumbling and acrobatic work, were very clever and were entitled to the applause that was given. The Pathe weekly and comedy pictures made up the bill that Is bound to attract attentith of lovers of the vaudeville.