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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
SUGGESTS BROAD PLAN
FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.
Increase Standing Regular Force-Four
Hundred Thousand Citizen Soldiers.

But war has never been Il mere mat
ter of men and guns. 1t is Il thing
of disciplined might. If our citizens
are ever to fight effectively upon a
sudden summons, they must know
how modern fighting is done. and what
to do when the summons comes to
render themselves Immediately avail
able and Immediately effective. And
the government must be their servant
in this matter, must supply them with
the training they need to take care of
themselves and Of it. The military
arm of their government, which they
will not allow to direct them, they may
properly use to serve them and make
their independence secure. and not
their own Independence merely, but
the rights also of those with whom
they have made common cause, should
they also be put in jeopardy. They
must be fitted to play the great role
in the world, and particularly in this
hemisphere, for which they are quail
fed by principle and by chastened am
bition to play.
It is with these ideals in mind that
the plans Of the department of war for
more adequate national defense were
conceived which will be laid before
you, and which urge you to sanction
and put into effect as soon as they can
be properly scrutiniZed and discussed
They seem to me the essential first
steps. and they seem to me for the
present sufficient
They contemplate an increase of the
standing force of the regular army
from it's present strength of 5.O23 off
GERS and 1O2,9S5 enlisted men of all
services to a strength of 7.136 officers
and 134,707 enlisted men. or al .S43
all told, all services. rank and file by
the addition of fifty-two companies of
coast artillery, fifteen companies Of en-
gineers, ten regiments of infantry, four
regiments of field artillery and four
aero squadrons. besides $50 officers re-
quired for a great variety of extra
service, especially the all important
duty of training the citizen force of
which I shall presently speak, 1872 non
commissioned officers for service in
drill. recruiting and the like and the
necessary quota of enlisted men for
the quartermaster corps, the hospital
corps, the ordnance department end
other similar auxiliary services. These
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
PAN-AMERlCANISM HAS
NONE OF EMPIRES SPIRIT
Economic Adjustments Inevitable With
in the Next Generation.

Economic Adjustments Inevitable With
in the Next Generation.
The moral is that the states of Amer
lea are not hostile rivals, but coop
Grating friends, and that their grow
ing sense of community of interest,
alike in matters political and in mat
ters economic. is likely to give them
new significance as factors in interna-
tional affairs and in the political his
tory of the world. 1t presents them as
in a very deep and true sense a unit
in world affairs, spiritual partners,
standing together because thinking to-
gether, quick with common sympathies
and common ideals. Separated, they
are subject to all the cross currents Of
the confused politics of world Of hos
tile rivalries; united in spirit and pur-
pose, they cannot be disappointed of
their peaceful destiny.
This is pan-Americanism. It has none
of the spirit of empire in it. It is the
embodiment, the effectual embodiment
of the spirit of law and independence
and liberty and mutual service.
The president calls attention to the
meeting in Washington recently of
representatives of the pan-American
republics and says that economic ad.
justment is inevitable in the next gen
Grafton,
No one who really comprehends the
spirit of the great people for whom we
are appointed to speak can fail to per-
ceive that their passion is for peace,
their genius best displayed in the prac-
tice Of the arts of peace. Great democ-
racies are not belligerent. They do not
reek or desire war. Their thought is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

The committee of the county board to
whom was referred the matter of i'm
proving the county Jail as required by
the state board Of control deserve com
mendation for their prompt and wise
handling of the question. The old
building is a substantial structure; and
the cost of the necessary improvements
will not be great. The cost of new
Jail was estimated at about $25, OOO,-
almost the initial cost of the Iowa
county asylum. Rather big sum to
invest in lock up at time when re-
lief from burdensome taxation is the
duty at hand
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

tration will not stand for bond issue
for the purpose of financing military
preparedness. If the people desire a
stronger military J, armament, they
should themselves pay for it by means
of taxation and not seek to tighten the
burden by passing along to posterity a
large share of the cost In suggesting
sources of increased revenue, the secre
tary has nothing novel to offer, but one
may take some satisfaction in the signs
that the extra burden will not be
placed upon the poor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

department, an effective navy consist
ing Of q battleships of the first line, 6
battle cruisers, % battleships of the
second line, 10 armored cruisers, ID
scout cruisers, 5 first class cruisers, 3
second class cruisers. 10 third class
cruisers, 10S destroyers. Is fleet SUBJ
marines, 157 coast submarines, mon
itors, 20 gunboats. supply ships, 10
fuel ships, transports, tenders to
torpedo vessels, 8 vessels of special
types and two ammunition ships. This
would be a navy fitted to our needs
and worthy Of our traditions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
house at the begin1

house at the beginning of the.
Sixty-fourth congress-:
Gentlemen of the Congress-Since
last had the privilege Of addressing
you on the state Of the Union the war
of nations on the other side Of the sea,
which had then only begun to disclose
it's portentous proportions, has extend
ed its threatening and sinister scope
until it has swept within it's fame
some portion of every quarter of the
globe, not excepting our own hemi-
sphere, has altered the whole face of
international affairs, and now presents
a prospect Of reorganization and re-
construction such as statesmen and
peoples have never been called upon
to attempt before.
The president tells how this country
practiced neutrality and declares that
he hopes that when the time comes
for readjustment and recuperation this
country will be Of infinite service Re-
ferring to Central and South American
problems, the president declares that
we should retain undated the spirit
which has inspired us throughout the
whole life of our government and
which was SO frankly put into words
by President Monroe.
We have been put to the test in the
case of Mexico, and we have stood the
test Whether we have benefited Mex
leo by the course we have pursued re-
mains to be seen. Her fortunes are in
her own hands. But we have at least
proved that we will not take advan-
tage of her in her distress and under
take to impose upon her an order and
government of our own choosing. Lib
erty is often fierce and intractable
thing, to which no bounds can be set
and to which no bounds of few
mems choosing ought ever to be set.
Every American who has drunk at
the true fountains of principle and ira
dition must subscribe without reserva
ton to the high doctrine of the Vir-
ginia bill Of rights. which in the great
days in which our government was set
up was everywhere among us accept
ed as the creed of free men. That doc
trine is. THAT government is or ought
to be instituted for the common bene-
fit. protection and security of the peo-
pie. nation or community" that 'of
all the various modes and forms of
government that is the best which is
capable Of producing the greatest de-
gree Of happiness and safety and is
most effectualiy secured against the
danger of maladministration. and that
when any government shall be found
inadequate or contrary to these pur-
poses Il majority Of the community
hath an indubitable. inalienable and
indefeasible right to reform. alter or
abolish it in such manner as shall be
Judged most conducive to the public
veal" We have unhesitQtingly ap-
piled that heroic principle to the case
of Mexico and now hopefully await
the rebirth of the troubled republic,
which had so much of which to purge
itself and SO little sympathy from any
outside quarter in the radical but nee
essary process. We will aid and be-
friend Mexico, but we will not coerce
her. and our course with regard to her
ought to be sufficient proof to all Amer
lea that we seek no political suzerainty
or selfish control
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

are the additions necessary to render
ties, duties which it has to perform
not only upon our own continental
coasts and borders and at our interior
army posts, but also in the Philippines,
in the Hawaiian Islands. at the 18TH
mus and in Porto Rico
By way Of making the country ready
to assert some part Of its real power
promptly and upon larger scale
should occasion arise the plan also
contemplates supplementing the army
by a force of 100000 disciplined citi-
zens, raised in increments of $4,000 a
year throughout a period of three
years. This it is proposed to do by a
process of enlistment under which the
serviceable men Of the country would
be asked to bind themselves to serve
with the colors for purposes of train
ing for short periods throughout three
years and to come to the colors at call
at any time throughout an additional
''furlough" period of three years. This
force of 100000 men would be pro
vided with personal accouterments as
fast as enlisted and their equipment
for the field made ready to be supplied
at any time. They would be assem-
bled for training. at stated intervals at
convenient places in association with
suitable units of the regular army.
Their period of annual training would
not necessarily exceed two months in
the year.
The president says it is up to the
patriotic young men of the country to
respond to this call.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE

National Preparedness Main
Theme of Head of Nation.
Submits Definite Plan to In
crease Present Standing Force
of Regulars and For Four Hun
dred Thousand Citizen Soldiers
Raised In Increments of One
Hundred and Thirty-three
Thousand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

Will Not Stand For Bond Issue.
Springfield Republican,: It may be
taken for granted, in view of Secretary
McAdoo's suggestions for the raising
of additional revenue, that the admins
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN
Friday, December 18th.
ON TRIAL"
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN

Not in many has there been an offering in the
theatre that compare point of excellence with Cohan
and Harris production of "On Trial. This remarkable
play is melodrama of virile EMOTION stagecraft and
genuine plot It play of the and in this
necton guaranteed stronger and bigger play than
MADAME X
Elmer E. Rezenstein the author of con Trial." with
disregard for conventionals daring is original has
put English the regulation DRAMA that he tells
his story, part of it backward.
The play begins with in the courtroom, where
young husband and father trial for murder witness
describes the crime presto The theatre is daened and
the audience by kaleidoscope puation of
enacted the stage what the witness has led up
At instant is thirteen years behind the action of
the story witnessing the aftermath of eopement i'll
Long Island roadhouse and the instant he is wisked
back to the court to gaze upon limp weakened
who has just torn the curtain from her soul She is
the wife of the defendant and she who ured the
trial.
It is these unusual features that has made con Tra
the most talked about play in years and brought fame and
fortune to it's author.
the will
Prices 75c ST. 90 so
SEATS NOW ON SALE AT PR1DEAUx BLISS DRUG STORE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

Declares That if Full Navy Pro-
gram Is Carried Out We Will
Have a Fleet For Defense That
Will Be Fitted to Our Needs
and Worthy of Our TRADITIONS. !"
Greatest Danger to Country
Comes From Within Our Bor-
ders.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

They say that the speeches recently
delivered by Senator LaFollette are
long. 1t is no wonder that they are
long. He is telling of the misdoings
of the Tories; and that makes an awful
long story.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-09

GLOWING is the message of
Il President Wilson delivered at
joint session of the senate and
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04
RECOGNIZED DEBT TO NICE
Mr.. Groweher Grateful That He Didn't
Have 10 Partake OF the
WeIch Rabbit

Yep" said Mr.. Grovcher: nothing
was made in vain. Everything that
earth produces may serve some useful
purpose, if you can only find out what
it is. There is a whole lot 10 think
about in that story OF the mouse
who gnaTed ths net for the captured
lion"
''Mebbe there is" replied his wife.
But I'm willing to bet that was the
only kind and considerate mouse
known to the animal kingdom
You are wrong. Have you forgot
ten that Welsh rabbit party we at
tended last night?"
Yes. But there wasn't any Welsh
rabbit"
And as a result We are all comfort
able and happy today instead Of be-
ing miserable and dyspeptic. And We
owe it all to the fact that few kind
hearted micc sneaked around during
the Afternoon and ate up the cheese"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04

WHEN CHOLERA is SUSPECTED
Healthy AnimaIs-hake Post-Mor-
TEN Examination of Dead Hog.

When q disease that is contagious
appears among hogs, spreading more
or less rapidly, is quite uniformly IA
tai, and is accompanied by a high
temperature, it is quite safe to as
sumo that it is cholera.
Where cholera is suspected, it is
well to get a thermometer and take
the temperature Of number of those
that are apparently well. The nor
NAL temperature is from 101 to 103
degrees in winter and about 1 degree
higher In summer. If cholera is pres
ent, the temperatures viii be found as
high as los to 107 degrees.
Make post-mortem examination on
q hog that has just died and examine
the kidneys for small, dark red spots
resembling those on a turkey egg.
Look for small red spots along the
small intestines and somewhat larger
ones on the lungs. The Emphatic
glands, which are found in the flank,
along the intestines and between the
lungs, and which are a light amber
color in health, will be found congest-
ed and varying from a pink to a very
dark color.
Where the services Of a qualified
veterinarian can be obtained, he
should be called to make a post-mor-
tenn and to give serum.-Departme
OF Animal Pathology, University of
Nebraska.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04
BIG ROAD MILEAGE
Only Two States in the Entire
I Country Have More High
ways Than Kansas.
BUT FEW OF THEM IMPROVED
Only Five States Have Smaller Per-
centage of Hard Surgaced Roads,
Says a Government Report.

Only two states in this country
have a greater road mileage and only
five states have smaller percent
age of improved roads than Kansas,
according to special report from the
United States department of agricul-
ture showing the mileage of the pub
lie roads in the country and the num-
Der of surfaced roads in each state.
Kansas has Ill ,536 miles of public
highways Missouri and Texas are
the only states exceeding Kansas in
road mileage. Texas has 1891
miles of public highways, and Mis-
souri, has $1,000, approximately. Iowa
comes next to Kansas with 104,027
miles. Kansas has per cent of her
roads surfaced, according to the gov
eminent figures. The reports of the
county officials to the government
bureau show Ito miles of surfaced
road in the entire state. Most OF this
is in the northeastern corner Of the
state. Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
Oklahoma and South Dakota are the
only states with less than per cent
of the public roads permanently i'm
proved Missouri has Sc per cent;
Texas, rs per cent, and Iowa "a per
cent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04

Although one may choose almost
any shape in hats, the progress of the
season has given precedence to GER
tain types. Hats inspired by the Puri-
tan model are many and smart. Small
high-crowned shapes with narrow
curving brims followed naturally in
the wake of the Puritan, and have
been developed into brilliant millin-
cry, combining rich brocades or vel
vets, in covering the shape, with fur
in narrow bands outlining the brim
edge and crown The small turban
has blOssOmed out in wintry materials
(velvet and fur and other rich stuffsl
in styles more varied than ever, and
is the acme of dash and grace
Trimming remains simple, either
for these chic small hats or in the
wider-brimmed shapes. And it seems
that every one strives for novelty in
IT. Either the flower or feather must
be something new and strange-and
beautiful-Or it must be oddly placed
An example of this is shown in two
views of a dress hat which are given
in the photographs reproduced here
This model is made of velvet
shirred in one circular piece, to cover
the upper brim and side crown. The
top crown is small scant puff of the
velvet, and the underbrim has a plain
velvet facing. The shape lifts to a
point at the front and flares upward
at the back, where the brim widens.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04
PRODUCTION OF LIVE STOCK
Not Keeping Pace With Increase in
PopuIation-Manure Needed to
Maintain Soil Fertility.

In raising live stock the successful
farmer fully appreciates the value Of
good breed, proper care and scientific
feeding. If any one feature is neglect
ed the full value Of the feed is not
secured. The production Of live stock
is not, nor has it been for several
years, keeping pace with the increase
in our population and the demands
from abroad.
Western ranges have been devel-
oped into farms so well satisfied with
the high price obtained for corn, hay
and other products that they have not
bothered with live stock.
Because OF the increasing demand
for meat at home, and the deficit
abroad partly because of the war, meat
will command q very attractive price
for many years to come.
Another reason why stock raising
should not be neglected is because the
manure from the live stock is fndis-
pensable in maintaining the fertility
Of the soil.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04

The width across the back is greatly
accentuated by a drapery of velvet
lined with soft satin, which has the
appearance of high bow.
Very odd satin and silver peoples
are set over the drapery at the back,
and one single blossom brightens the
brim at the front.
In passing, it may be noticed that
millinery blossoms are very brilliant,
made mostly of silk or satin Of bright
luster, and without pretense to be-
ing faithful copies of their proto-
types.
In the picture a wide-brimmed shape
is shown with a round crown 1t is
covered with hatter's plush. A fringe
of ostrich feathers is set about the
edge on both the upper and under
brim, and a fan, of ostrich fibers also.
is posed against the crown, complet-
ing the adOrnment-
Millinery generally is characterized
by better style this season than in the
past. Women insist upon simplicity
in trimmings, and this results from
an advance in good taste. Good work
manship is another feature which tells
the same story.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACHE, RHEUMATISM AND DROPSY

Kidney, Bladder and'Urie Acid trou-
bles bring misery to many. When
the kidneys are weak or diseased,
these natural filters do not cleanse
the blood sufficiently. and the poisons
are carried to all parts OF the body.
There follow depression, aches and
pains, heaTiness. drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, ehilliness and rheu-
matism. In some people there are sharp
pains in the back and loins, distressing
bladder disorders and sometimes obsti-
nate dropsy. The uric acid sometimes
forms into gravel or kidney stones.
When the uric acid affects the muscles
and joints IT causes lumbago, rheuma-
tism, govt or seiatica- This is the time
to send DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, n. Y. 1Oc for large trial pack
age Of "Anuric"
During digestion uric acid Is alb
soTbed into the system from meat
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04

Punch Used for Notehing.

the base, 6; one at the point and two
on the base, z; one on the point and
one in the upper part, 8; one in the
point, one in the base and one in the
upper part, 9. The right ear repre-
sents the tens, number ten occupying
the same position as number one on
the left ear. In breeding ewes certain
markings such as holes in the middle
Of the ear can be used to designate
the year Of birth.
The system is only applicable to
the small f1ocks Of about a hundred
sheep. If one wishes to mark larger
flock, there is a more complicated
system by which sheep numbering up
to 10000 may be earmarked. 1t is
not commonly used. These systems
can also be applied to the marking of
cattle or hogs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04
Appropriate Prescriptien.

The following is from Now Zealand.
where, apparently, accidents happen
in the best regulated" military camps.
An officer attached to one Of the re
enforcement drafts WAS Taking his
rounds, aud asked if there were any
complaints An AUcklaLder stepped
forward and declared that he had been
supplied with a gingerale hUttle that
contained not gingcraie bus benzine,
and that he had drunk half tie ben
zine uIlwittingly.
AL right" replied the officer. you
had better net sFcke for a few days
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-04

The outdoor garments made for
small lads and lasses in the winter
time are first designed for warmth.
This essential is taken care of and
after that they achieve what meas
ure Of grace and style the material
and the seasons modes will allow.
Overcoats for the small boy are cut
little shorter than in previous sea-
sons, of very heavy close-woven wool
ems. Dark blue is a favorite color for
them, but there are many dark mix
lures. indistfnct checks and a few
crossbars. They are double-breasted,
with ample collars that may be rolled
up about the neck and ears. A very
good model is that shown in the pic
ture. which provides large but incon-
spicuous patch pockets for the con-
venience of the most appreciative OF
all possessors of pockets.
4 coy coat for a little girl, with
cap to match, is pictured, with collar
and cuffs Of plush 1t is made OF a
heavy wool-knitted material and is
soft and warm. The stitched belt,
shaped to include pockets. reflects a
popular treatment of the belt in coats
for older girls. With cap to match,
which may be pulled down over the
ears, q trim, smart outfit makes the
youngster look as comfortable as she
feels.
For the little miss who has arrived
at the dignity of going out to parties.
pretty coats are made and childish
furs are designed to REINFORCE them.
White Iceland fox and other inexpen-
siye white furs are prettiest for the
little girl. The next best choice for
her are the little gray squirrel sets.
There are several other furs suited
to children, and all Of them are in
tended for the little miss to wear up