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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
BELMONT.

The Success: Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Jones and their fine young son moved
to town Monday, and are comfortably
located in the new home purchased
from the Dearth estate.
Nicholas GRADER of Mineral Point
was here Friday and drove home fine
herd of cattle Saturday
William Mates and Mrs. Annie Pirry
of De Smit, S. OAK, were here to at
tend the funeral of their brother Harry
Mates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert. Hatfield spent
Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Perry, in Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS CATERER.

Mrs. Thomas Stephenson went to
Beloit Saturday to spend week with
her sons Elvin and Clarence.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Martin last Wednesday, March 3. q
daughter.
Mrs. John Sullivan of Monroe is Wis
iting at the home of her daughter Mrs
Alex Metz.
Miss Nell Harris was a recent visitor
at the county seat.
Fay Jacobs is here from Aberdeen
S. D.. on account of the death OF his
mother
Mrs. R. Wiley of Cuba City is here
on account of the serious illness OF hel
father, Nicholas Wagner.
James Ecksteir of Milwaukee was
recent visitor here with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Eckstein.
Edward Ellingen went to Milwaukee
Thursday to take treatment fol-
rheumatism at the Sacred Heart
Sanatorium. His sister Miss Mary
Ellingen accompanied him there.
Edward Brown is in Chicago this
week for the interests of Gundry &
Gray Co.
Miss Kate Jackson visited her sister
Mrs. Arthur Connaughton in Madison
last week.
Mrs. Edward Brown and son are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Ross at
GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. George Jeuck called on Darling
ton friends on Saturday.
Mrs. Ada Rupp and daughter Anita
spent several days Of last week among
Dodgeville friends.
Misses Anna Golliner and Florence
Foner were here from Platteville
spending the week end at the Golliner
home.
Mrs Edgar Jenkins of Chicago is
here visiting her father, Mr.. Nicholas
Brewer.
Nicholas May and Joseph Polzkill
went to Chicago Sunday to attend the
funeral Of relative, Mrs. J. B, Hansen
Mrs c.. Christianson and daughter
returned to Milwaukee Sunday, after
visiting at the Higgins home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
A Fitting Tribute to a Printer.

Fitting tribute TO Printer.
Bloomington Record John Foley of
the Cassville Index did a rather re-
markable bit of writing when he pen
ned the following obituary of Fred j.
Smith, who died recently at Cassville,
and who was an old acquaintance of
the editor of the Record :-"On this
whirling earth of ours Fred j. Smith
was a living passenger 40 years and
ten days. He had his faults, of course,
just like all the rest of us He was not
pretender politically, religiously or
socially; was Of genial disposition,
and possessed creditable qualities of
mind and heart known only to few of
his associates, because of his unassum-
ing manners. The writer Of these lines
knew Fred in his young manhood; his
acknowledged mistakes and unheeded
opportunities. No exception to life s
rule was he-oh no; all of us have had
similar experiences. Fred was an en-
ploye in this printing Office, the Index,
for about nine years, until July 1898,
and his galley of type always showed a
moderately clean proof-and we are
sure that the errors shown in that final
proof sheet over There are corrected
and forgiven by the Master in that
larger workshop-yonder-we are told
beyond the mists and the snow
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

Not IN ore than about half the schools
wrote and the majority of those who
did write. wrote only on part of the
questions, hence the small number of
graduates.
Plans have been drawn for a gym
nasium and agricultural building for
the Normal to be built on Pine Street,
just south of the Normal proper.
Guy Mauger of this city and Miss
Miller of Spokane, Wash, were married
recently.
Mrs Eta Moody received word of the
death Of her uncle Frank Robinson at
Rapid City, S. D.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

Andrews straight on euchre during the
good old summer time.
Mrs. John Hooking died at her home
in Scales Mound at Line o'clock on
Sunday night, aged about sixty nine
years. At IL As Monday morning her
husband, John Hooking, passed away,
aged about seventy eight years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
Wreaths for the Victors.

In classic times successful warriors.
athletes, poets and singers were some
times crowned with bay 1t is some
times written that they were crowned
with myrtle wreaths. These leaves
came from a tree which botanists call
Taurus nobilis"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
One Solid Benefit.

Il tell you, sir, the great benefit of
a college education lies in the friends
you make" That's so. No matter
how old you are, if you have been
through college you can always find
some one to play poker or bet on the
races or go on a spree with. Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

THE MOST CONSERVATIVE IN
VISITORS buy first mortgage farm
loans. These net as high as 6 per cent.
For select investments from $4,000
up see r. j. Penhallegon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
DARLINGTON.

The Democrat: Richard Finley has
purchased the old Leddv farm in south
east Darlington, 100 acres at $500 per
acre.
Arthur Poole of Mineral Point is
in town this week, attending to the
starting up of his new cheese factory.
Miss Lucretia Cline returned Monday
from Mineral Point, where she had
been on duty as professional nurse.
John F. Riemer has purchased the
interest in his store formerly owned by
Miller, and is now the sole proprietor
The establishment has been under Mr..
Riemer's management for many years.
John Cline of Lamont was ninety
seven years old on February "a. A
number of his friends in Darlington
and elsewhere sent post cards to show
their good will and hopes that his life
may reach still other year marks.
This age is seldom permitted to men.
Mr.. Cline is one of the Oldest Free
Masons in the state. He has been an
enthusiastic beekeeper since he was
81 years old and has been signally hon
ored by various associations of bee
keepers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

M. II. Lumber Co., SundrleS st. account. 2Ol az
On motion of Alderman Frieden the
above bills were allowed by all Alder
men voting aye on roll call.
Representation of the Ladies' Civic
Society were present to discuss matters
concerning the city water conditions
and urging the safeguarding of public
users of same by more precautions
along lines of sanitation.
The Council gave assurance that the
| above request would be needed, and
that in case of an emergency call for
pumping of out side water for fire pro-
lection, that the public should be duly
notified of same.
The reports of the Opera House Com
mittee were read.
Moved by Alderman Kirst, seconded
by Alderman Frieden, that the above
reports be accepted and placed on file.
Motion carried.
Mr.. J. J. Fielder appeared before the
Council in behalf of the Catholic
Knights, who have elected to hold their
next annual picnic at Mineral Point,
and requested that use of the City Park
be granted on said occasion.
On motion the Council voted unani-
mously granting above request.
Several minor personal property tax
claims and grievances were presented.
Moved by Alderman F1ieden, second
ed by Alderman Noble, that the finance
committee and clerk be authorized to
consider and adjust above claims.
where full proof warrants same.
Carried by all present voting aye on
roll call.
The Board of Education were present
to confer with and discuss question OF
improvement of school play grounds,
and suggested that bids be solicited for
said improvement and grading accord
ing to plans and specifications in order
to better determine costs and advisable
ity of taking present action on same.
Moved by Alderman Kirst, seconded
by Alderman Frieden, that the School
Board be authorized to solicit bids for
grading of the school play grounds as
stated and confer with the council re-
garding same at future date.
Motion carried unanimously.
On motion extension of time of tax
collection was granted until and includ-
ing March 6, 1915, by all Aldermen
present voting aye on roll CALL.
Mr.. F. j. Martin represented the
Board of Commerce requesting use of
council room for holding meetings by
paying for use of same.
On motion of Alderman Kirst, second
ed by Alderman Treweek, the above
matter was deferred for consideration
until next regular meeting of council.
Moved by Alderman Kirst that the
janitor be granted police authority in
supervision and protection of the NUM-
cipal building and public parks.
Seconded by Alderman Noble and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

Property will be listed ana advertised for
sale in this column free of charge for advertis-
either by this agency or by the owner or other
parties the usual commission will be charged
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

The News: Sam Livingston, stu
dent at the Normal. is recovering from
an operation for appendicitis.
AS the result of the county school ex-
aminations, twenty five diplomas were
issued to graduates in this county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
PLATTEVILLE.

The Witness Mrs. Fred Spratler
and children spent Monday with her
parents here.
Miss Ada Schamberg of Mineral
Point visited Sunday with her sister,
Marie, who attends school here.
John Anthony was up from Cuba
City Thursday. He is engaged in min
ing east Of that place at the old Trego,
where he has an excellent showing.
having proven the ground by drill and
shaft for a quarter of a mile.
Mr.. Ira Polar of this city and Miss
Mryl Bennett of Lancaster were mar
ried Wednesday at the Poller home.
Mr.. Poller is assistant cashier at the
State Bank. They will make their
home in the Shepherd house on Adams
street. Their many friends extend
congratulations.
The Journal: The city, village and
town elections occur on April 6, and in
several cities announcements of candi-
dates are already being made.
Platteville High School won the de-
bate from Galena High School by a
two to one vote of the judges. The
contest of last night was close, interest
ing and exciting.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Martin of Mineral
Point. and son Wesley, were Saturday
and Sunday visitors here.
U. S. Senator William Smith Of
Michigan has been engaged to be the
orator of the day at the Grant Birthday
celebration in Galena, April 81
Ray Livingston of this city and Miss
Berenice McBeath of Livingston were
united in marriage in Livingston on
Saturday. They will make their home
in Platte vile for the present.
The News: Sam Livingston, stu
dent at the Normal. is recovering from
an operation for appendicitis.
AS the result of the county school ex-
ationc trontu- I;ploy,oC
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
THE SCHOOL BOARD

Mineral Point, Wis, March l, 1914.
A regular meeting of the school board
was this day held in the Council Cham
Der.
Meeting called to order by Vice-Pres-
ident G. G. Hubenthal
Other members present were Com
missioners Hutchinson, Morgan. Paynter
and Meserole.
Minutes of the last regular meeting
were read and approved.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and on motion
were ordered paid:
5. A. Courts. mdse. 2 "a
Remington Typewriter Co., supplies. so
II. Niedicker Co.. book. ................... 2 81
A. b. Dick Co., mdse.. 4 So
Mrs. nj. Jennings, board student Deaf
Mule scHooI. ....t..-- ...-.....-...... IS 10
M. +. Telephone Co., rent and toll. .... 4 Sc
M. P. Public Service Co.. light 49,. As
Il. Z. Gotham. postage. .................. AZ
w. E. White. mdse. 25
N. Gerlach. mdse.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20 Al
The Peoples Variety Store. mdse........ 90
Moved by Commissioner Hutchinson,
seconded by Commissioner Morgan that
the Board appear at the next session of
the council to discuss matters concern
ing improvement of the high school
play grounds. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Morgan,
seconded by Commissioner Meserole
that the Board tender Mr.. Gotham
present position as Principal and Su-
perintendent of Schools for the en-
suing year at $500. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Meserole
that continuance of teachers visiting
day be granted under supervision of
the principal. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Morgan and carried
unanimously.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Ell. G. JACKSON, Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

carried by all present voting aye on
roll call.
On motion the council adjourned.
Attest
81. Ct. JACKSON, j. P. PARMLEY,
City Clerk. Mayor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

The Republican Journal: Mr.. III. Fl.
Harvey for many years a resident of
this city but now living at Fayette,
Missouri, arrived in Darlington to visit
old friends. It is needless to say that
the entire population is glad to see him.
T. j. Van Matre arrived in Darling
ton Monday and expects to live here
during the Summer with his son, Wal
ter. His first act was to join the Com
mercial club and proposes to keep Jim
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

The following are some good oppor-
tunities offered by the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat
Office:
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
GFRMAN FRIENDLY.

WASHINGTON, May f7.-lt was in- timated to Secretary Of State William ]. Bryan this afternoon that the reply Of Germany may be expected by the United States soon. and that it would be such reply as one great friendly nation might expect from another
 As a resule Of the insination. is was freely predicted by high officials that the reply would probably be received Tuesday or Wednesday, and that it would be extremely friendly in tone, and ready to admit most Of the American contentious, and to ar5i- trase the remainder. it is believed, also. that Germany will make it SO that the United States will aeede to her request for arbitration, and that she will do this by guaranteeing that neutral shipping and passenger ships wiil not be menaced by her submar- ines is is thought that perhaps she will not go that far tn her first note, but that she will lay foundation that will permit her to make that eonees- sion if it should be asked as a eondi- tlon precedent to arbitration
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
SMALL
 SAYS ONE GERMAN

BERLIN. May 17.-The Presse says the difference between the German government and President Woodrow Wilson over the rights of neutrals is not great If one takes into account the note that the German govern ment sent Co neutral nations last Tuesday. before the announcement of the Presidents note. This note said that submarine commanders had been specifically instructed not to harm neutral vessels not engaged in hos tile acts. and that Germany would pay for damages to such ships in the war zone.
 Neutral ships carrying contraband VIII be dealt with. the announcement says. according to the rules of naval warfare. It neutral ships are acci- dentally damaged in the war zone Germany will express its regret and pay damages without prize court pro .ceedings.
 In previous communications Ger many has disclaimed responsibility for any harm that might befall neu- tral vessels ventuging into the war zone.
 Covers eulflight and Cushing
 The German paper says this note would cover the case Of the Gulnight and Cushing and many of the com plaints of the Dutch, Danish. Norweg ian and Swedish complains. It leaves as 8 point of difference between Pres ident Wilson and Germany the case of the Lusitania and the Falaba where citizens or neutral nations are killed on ships of belligerent countries. In the case of the Lustitania, lt says the German officers of the submarine had every right to believe the ship which was not far distant from shore would remain agloat long enough to remove the passengers to place of safety.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
ARE
 VICTORIOUS
 lN PORTUGAL

PARIS. May 1.-The success of the revolutionary forces in Portugal seems to have been complete. A new government with Josshagas presid- ing was proclaimed from the windows of the city hall yesterday.
 The military governor of Lisbon has posted the city with notices proclaim- ing the new government and warning citizens to lay down their arms under pain of arrest
 Many royalists have been arrested.
 This afternoon, everything was quiet at Lisbon. Many of the best known monarchists have left the city.
 The bombardment of the city re- suited in the killing of former Gov. Cunha. A shell entered his house and exploded.
 The whereabouts of President Dear ras is unknown. The new Cabinet this afternoon was in full possession of the government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
FIGHT
 WAGING WITH
 GREAT FEROClTY

Paris, May 17. = Furious fighting continues at the 0ardanelles, with the Allies still making headway. The Turks seem to be suffering for want of ammunition. Their resistance to attacks have stopped suddenly at times when there was no other cause visible to the attacking party
 The fleet is cooperating with the land forces In an effective manner.
 The great losses, particularly among the Turks indicate that the land operations on eallipoII are far greater in magnitude than the Allies have admitted. lt Is stated that more than 5o,ooo wounded Turks have been taken to the hospitals Of constanti- nople since the beginning Of the land attack, and it is known that the num- Der of their killed has been enormous.
 The loss to the Allies hao never been severe, but most of it occurred in the earlier part Of the campaign.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
WAR IS FURIOUS
 ON WEST FRONT

LONDON, May 17.--While, except for the battle near Arras great bod ies of troops have not co-operated in single engagements, fighting last week was almost continuous all week as it has been for the two weeks pre- yious. along the whole west front. The daily loss of life on both sides was severe in the long string of engage ments between small numbers of troops in the general warfare in the trenches. While both sides have been aggressors in the fights to capture the trenches. the Allies usually have been the attacking side and they have ta- ken many positions. repulsed in at tacks on some. lost few and prevent ed the capture of good number. The losses in these early attacks and coun- ter attacks and the general artillery duel that has been maintained, have in the aggregate been large. The result of this fighting since the German drive which forced the Allies back to the Yser canal has been favorable to the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
GERMANY STOPS
 SUBMARINE WARFARE

Washington, May f7.-The sudden cessation of submarine activities about the British coasts add to the be- lief here that Germany has dstermin ed upon proposing arbitration to the United States, and the stopping of the so-callsd submarine blockade un- sil after the legality Of the American contention can be determined by arbi- tration.
 That Germany will ask for arnitra- sion Is the confident belief Of every body. The tone Of the German press indicates that to be the purpose, and the action Of the German government In first ordering the cessation Of at taeks upon neutral ships. and Che sub sequent apparent withdrawal Of sub marines from the British coasts, to- gether with the stoppage Of advertise ments Of warning to Americans not to cross the Atlantic ia belligerent ships, the insimation that Dr.. 0srn- burg will leave America and the sub dued and gracious attitude of she Ger man embassy and German eonsuls in the United States all point to the con elusion that ths Emperor has deter mined not to break with the Ameri- can government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
Continued on Page 2.)
BRYAN AIDS
 NADEAU FAMILY

The good offices of Secretary of State William J. Bryan have been given in the enfort to secure the re- moval of the remains of Albert N. Ma deau from Brussels to Juneau, and to secure permission for Jean Van ophem to accompany the body to this place.
 At the request of Guy McNaughton Gov. J. F. A. Strong recently cabled Secretary of State Bryan that Jean vanophem, who was head of the group Of capitalists who were putting up the money to develop the Jualin mine. had agreed to accompany the body of Mir. Nadeau to Juneau and asking that his department use it's good offices to secure permission from German authorities to permit the re- moval of the body and permission for Jean Vanophem to accompany it.
 This morning Gov Strong received the following reply.
 Washington. D. C.. May 15, 1915. The Honorable. the Governor of AL
 aska, Juneau, Alaska.
 Your telegraphic request received f4th American Minister Brussels in- structed use good offices with German authorities procure permission Jean vanophem leave for America bringing remain Albert Nadeau.
 "W. J. BRYAN.
 "Secretary of State"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
WALSH TO HIT
 ROCKEFELLER

WASHINGTON. May 17-When J. D. Rockefeller Jry takes tho stand tomorrow before Commissioner on In- dustrial Relations, Chairman Frank P. Walsh will use as a basis of his exam ination letters covering the cores pondence between Rockefeller and Ivy Lee, an assistant to the President of the Pennsylvania railroad. The let ters have direct bearing upon a broader education campaign conduct ed for publicity purposes by Lee in RocRefellers behalf. and in connec- tion with the Colorado strike The letters will be made public and 1t is expected that they will have greet weight In regard to the decision of the commissioners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
IS
 VICTOR IN
 FIRST GAME

TREADWELL May 17-Juneau won the first baseball game of the 1915 sea son yesterday, defeating Treadwell by a score of 10 to 8. The surroundings were suspicious. The weather per. feet Alaska spring day, with temper ature that would do for summe, any where. and crowd that exceeded .n size any that ever witnessed oase. ball game in tLis section of the coun. try
 If one wants to be exact, the sea- son was opened by Rose-a name redolent of spring and summer -Ju- ueaus third baseman. translated Jack Johnsons very first 1915.model offer ing--the first ball of the season to be tcssed-into a homerun. end from that time the game was never in douht. tossed-into homerun, and from that that tc win several games, but Juneau had made as many more in 2. previous inning.
 Tho Treadwell Club Brass Band was on the grounds almost an bour before the game was called and until the end it enlivened tie proceedings by playing popular ai;s.
 The game by innings
 First--Rose hit for home run,the first ball of the season, going over the fence; Wells grounded to first; Cal Ian struck out; Haley flied to short stop.
 N. Worth hit grounder to second and was out at first; Kalal walked, put out at home trying to overdo Woods hit; Woods attempting to stretch his two-bagger was caught between second and third.
 Seeond-King flied to right field; Hurlbuit made 1st on Mauseth's error, went to third on Cloudy's hit; Cloudy stopped at first; Conway was out; Momb singled, Cloudy took second, reaching home on the play; Ford struck out.
 Curtis struck out; Dahl sent liner to the pitcher. which he couldn't han de. and reached first. taking second on Fitzmorris sacrifice hit; Mauseth drew a base on balls; side was re- tired by Johnson striking out
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-17
U. s. WARSHIP
 OFF TO MEXICO

SAN DIEGO. May I7.-Carrying an expeditionary force Of marines the cruiser Colorado sailed from this port today for Mexican waters. in order to be on hand in case assistance may be needed by the American colonists who are fighting the Yaqui Indians at Sonora. The Indians have been on 8 rampage for several days and Uncle Sam has decided that he may need to interfere.