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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
PAIN ENGRAVED ON
HEART OF v'AMADE:
Son Died In Battle Just Before
He Left For DdrdanGlIGS.

PariS.-General \. G. l.. dAmade
commander of the French expeditions
AIRY forces at the Dardanclles and hero
of many hard fought campaigns. has
lost his youngest son, aged eighteen.
who was second lieutenant Of infan-
try. \ friend OF The general has just
received from him the following let
ter, written while he was on the way
to the Dardancles:
Dear Sir-I am very late in ac-
knoWled@in~ the receipt of your letter.
The cause of the delay is Il great mis-
fortune which has come upon us. |
have lost my Youngest son, Gerard
dAmade. Il second lieutenant, of eight
cen years. who had only just been re-
ceived at st Cyr in the hast competi,
ton of July. 1914,
He fell gIoriouSly for France during
a night accommodating expedition in
the Argonne. MOrtally wounded he
fell upon the very trenches of the enc
my which he had received Instructions
to reconnoiter.
wv NSlhdh ScucIdiS w Ho "Sit
witnesses of his bravery and courage
wrote me expressing spontaneously
their admiration and informed me that
our poor child had been buried neal
V, in the great forest of Argonne.
Il have no need to tell you that it
is a great pain, but we could offer TO
God and to France nothing more beau
tiful, nothing more pure, nothing more
generous, than that child. We are
proud of him, but after the war we
shall mourn him until death.
Il carry with me in my new mission
this pain, engraved deeply in my heart,
as an example of courage and as a
great reason TO hope you may never
know the pain that we have suffered"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15

Total liquor revenue, S., 267,S 1914
The government revenues from Gus
toms last year were 5000. 800 ,O14.51,
while the taxes on distilled spirits and
fermented liquors amounted to $226.-
356, 31474
When the Hobson resolution, propos-
ing constitutional amendment for ma
ton wide prohibition. was under dis
cusSion in the house of representatives
at the last session of congress the liq-
uOr interests laid particular stress on
the amount of money that would be
lost to the federal government if the
tax on liquors was eliminated. Secre-
tary of State Bryan is authority for
the statement that about $2.500,000,0 900,
or approximately four times the cost of
the Panama canal, is expended annual
~ in the United States for liquor
Treasury officials say this enormous
drink bill is dwindling rapidly. The
largest liquor producing states, with
their approximate contributions to the
federal treasury. are as follows:
Illinois. S5O,5000OO; Kentucky, $751;
$4,000; Indiana. S2S, 100000; New York.
$24,S0O.O00: Pennsylvania. $17.200,000;
Ohio, SO. 100000: Wisconsin, $780,
600: California. S7900.0O0; Maryland.
$5,200,000; Missouri. $5,100,000: Massa-
chusetts. $4.SO0,000: Louisiana. $780,
600: Michigan. S3,3OO.0OO: New Jersey.
$3,900,O00; Nebraska. S2.500,000; Vir-
ginia. S2000.000; Minnesota. $1.9000O0
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
NERO WAS MODERN;
HAD THREE ELEVATORS
And HOb0le Skirt Reigned In
Moses Time, Says Scholar.

Philadelphia. = The palace of Nero
had three elevators.
In the year A. D. an income tax
was established in Rome on all in
comes in excess Of $4,000.
The hObble skirt was one of Dame
Fashions DEGREES in the days of Moses.
These and many other interesting
facts going to show that life among
the ancients was not SO different from
that Of today were brought out by
Professor Camden M. CObern. explorer
and archaeOlogist, who has just re-
turned from Il trip to Palestine.
Professor Cobern in Il series of lee
lures upon his archaeological discov-
cries pointed out that the Jews had
three systems of shorthand reporting
in the first century and that in every
Jewish court a shorthand reporter or
clerk sat on each side of the Judge
Many of the Roman aristOcrats took
''stenographers" with them upon their
travels.
Some of the other advantages enjoy
ed by the ancients according to Pro
fessor C0b2rn follow:
IN st. Pauls time there were seventy
labor unions in Rome; hence struggle
between capital and labor must have
been waged even then.
There were several great monopolies
in the first century. the greatest Of all
being the oil business. although no
mention of Rockefeller appears on the
papyrus examined by the American
scholar. The trust had not cornered
kerosene. which was unknown at that
period. but dealt in olive oil. There
also were mOnopolies in eggs, perfumes
and bricks
AS to homes the ancientS made the
New York millionaires look like pix
ers." Professor Cobern says he has
read in manuscripts dug from ancient
tombs and houses of a Roman who
spent $12,O00O00 upon decorations for
his house.
Another plutocrat spent $50OO0.0O0
in one year. Even Nero was no SLOUGH
when it came to burning money" On
one occasion he spent $4,000 for roses
on his banquet tables. The roses were
brought from Egypt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
PIatteViIIe Trees.

The Witness: Hon. J. w. Murphy
is making an interesting collection of
photos of trees planted here in the city
in the early days. These old land
marks are cherished property and
should be preserved as long as they
live. The historical record of those
who planted them brings back many
pleasant recollections of those who in
the early days were the sturdy pioneers
Of Platteville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Electric Lioht Good Bait.

Mount Vernon. Ill.-Chauncev Houch-
in, Fred Van NADIA and Rex Fowler.
White river fishermen have invented
plan which has been helpful to them
in catching fish. They made an ar
rangement for lighting the water.
which attracted hundreds Of fish to the
place, and these eagerly bit at the bait
dropped to them on hooks. The catches
were unusually large The arrange
ment for lighting the water consisted
of eight dry batteries. to which an
electric light was attached and drop
pei into the water. The wire was
heavily Insulated to prevent charging
the water with electricity
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
HIS Stomach Troubles Over.

Mr.. Dyspeptic, would you not like to
feel that your stomach troubles were over that
you could eat any kind of food you desired
without injury? That may seem unlikely to
you that you do not even hope for an ending of
your trouble, but permit us to assure you that
is not altogether impossible. If others can be
cured permanently, and thousands have been,
why not you? John r. Barker, of Battle Creek,
Mich, is one Of them. He says, Il was troubled
with heartburn, indigestion, and liver com
plant until l used Chamberlains Tablets, then
my trouble was over" Sold by all dealers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
rheumatism Yields Quickly to
SIoan's.

You can't prevent an attack Of Rheu
matism from coming on, but you stop it al
most Immediately. Sloan's Liniment gently
applied to the sore joint or muscle penetrates in
few minutes to the infamed spot that causes
the pain. 1t soothes the hot tender, swollen
feeling, and in very short time brings relief
that is almost unbelievable until you experience
it. Get a bottle of Sloan's Liniment for 25c of
any druggist and have it in the house-against
Colds, Sore and Swollen Joints, Lumbago, Sci
atica and like ailments. Your money back if
not satisfied, but it does give almost instant
relief
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Sheboygan Cheese Prices.

Sheboygan, April 6: Twenty two
factories offered 1,582 boxes of cheese
on the call board today and all sold as
follows: 81 twins at 14gc, % cases
Young Americas at 14tc, "a daisies at
144c, 1895 cases longhorns at 14c, and
100 boxes square prints at l54c.
Sales year ago today on the Sheboy-
gan board were: 70 cases Young Amer
icas at 164c, 81 daisies at TIC, 43 cases
longhorns at 15sc, and 1885 at 15tc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
MINERAL POINT MARKETS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Some People We Know, and We Will
Profit by Hearing About Them.

0Ome FeOple we Know, and We Will
Profit by Hearing About Them.
This is purely local event.
1t took place in Mineral Point.
Not in some PARKWAY place.
You are asked to investigate it.
Asked to believe citizens word;
To confirm a citizen statement.
Any article that is endorsed at home.
Is more worthy of confidence.
Than one you know nothing about,
Endorsed by unknown people.
George Fl. Hartley, cigar manu-
facturer, State St., Mineral Point.
says: Il had been suffering for several
months from severe, sharp pains in the
small of my back. My kidneys were
sore and the kidney secretions were
unnatural. l got Doan's Kidney Pills
at lvey's Drug Store and two or three
boxes drove away the pain. The kid
ney secretions cleared up and | felt
much better in every way. Whenever
L have had any sign of disordered kid
neys since, have used Doan's Kidney
Pills at once and they have always re-
lleved me. Another of my family has
taken Doan's Kidney Pills for trouble
with the back and kidneys and has
been cured. [ have praised Doan's
Kidney Pills before and you may
continue using my endorsement to help
other kidney sufferers .
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
George H. Hartley had Foster Mil
burn Co.. Props, Buffalo, n, Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Your ChiId's Cough is Call for Help

Don't put off treating your Child
Cough. 1t not only saps their strength, but
often leads to more serious ailments Why
risk? You don't have to. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is just the remedy your Child needs. 1t
is made with soothing, healing and antiseptic
balsams. Will quickly check the Cold and
soothe your Child's Cough away. No odds how
bad the Cough or how long standing, DR.. Kings
New Discovery will stop it. It's guaranteed.
Just get a bottle from your Druggist and try it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15

Experts who have been studying the
iitney point out that the real test of this
new competitor of trolly and bus lines
is still to come. The economic problem
of well sustained public service by
these automobiles can be worked out
only after enough time has elapsed to
demonstrate the cost of the wear and
tear of the machine, usually known as
depreciation = Springfield Republican.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
The Cost of Strono Drink

Springfield Republican: Great Bri-
tain's alcoholic drink bill in 1910 was
$7S3, 100000; and in 1899 it was 5000, :
100000. The country has been some
what more temperate in recent years,
Notwithstanding the present scare over
the strong drink habit. but the money
spent for drink in the past decade by
the British people would now go far
toward paying the Kingdoms war ex-
penses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
KICKED BY MULE; RETALIATES
Because Wolton Kicked Back He Was
Put In Jail In Kentucky.

Independence, Ky.-Were you ever
kicked by mule? If so, did you ever
attempt to kick back?
Doing the latter is what caused the
arrest of Robert Wolton. He is charg-
ed by an S. p G. A. officer with being
cruel to a mule in that he kicked it
with SO much force that the animal
suffered great physical pain and ag-
ony."
WoltOn declares the mule kicked first
He said he kicked back in self de-
Tense, and that the special officer only
saw that part Of the entertainment
and arrested him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Best Cough Medicine For Children

II am very glad to say few words
in praise of Chamberlains Cough Remedy
writes Mrs. Ida Dewey, Milwaukee, Wis 81
have used it for years both for my children and
myself and it never fails to relieve and cure a
cough or cold. No family with children should
be without it as it gives almost immediate re-
lief in cases of Group Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is pleasant and safe to take, which is of
great Importance when medicine must be
given to young children. For sale by all dealers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Lead, Zinc and Sulphur Ores
Death of John McGinnIty Of Denver.

Blanchardville Blade: John Nc
Ginnity of Denver, Col, died within a
few days after his return home from
his brothers, the late James McGinni-
tvs funeral The cause of his death
was heart failure. He went west many
years ago and embarked in the lumber
business at which he met with great
success and was counted one of Color
ADDS millionaires. He is survived by
one brother, Thomas McGinnity of
Hollandale, who in company with mis-
son, Rev. FIR. j. F. McGinnity, departed
for Denver Immediately upon receiving
the sad news of his death.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
PEGOUE I'M AIR BATTLES.
Brought Down German Taube and
Made Two Prisoners.

Paris. Another daring exploit has
been added to the long list Of those
successfully carried out by Adolpho
Pegoud, the famous French aviator,
who is reported to have attacked and
brought down a German taube near
ST. Menehould while he was alone on
patrol duty.
The report Of the incident says that
when Pegouf saw the German APP
preaching he flew rapidly toward the
hostile air craft and sent it 10 earth
with a few well placed shots. Pcgoud
then landed beside the taube aud took
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Camp-M eetinq.

Of the Platteville Camp Ground have
decided to hold meeting the coming
summer June 1927. Evangelism will
be the program each evening and both
Sundays, under the leadership of the
strongest workers that can be secured.
A great chorus and orchestra will help
make the music an attractive feature
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
WILEY DEFENDS KISSING.

SAYS Women Should Be Kissed on the
Cheek-He Was Never In Danger.
Chicago.-Dr. Harvey w. Wiley. pure
food expert. who is on tour urging
better care of the nations teeth, took
up the question of kissing in an ad-
dress before the City club.
"Girls must have good teeth if they
want to be kissable," he said. Babies
should be kissed, too, but not on the
mouth, and women may be safely
kissed on the cheek unless they are
beautified with poisonous paint or
rouge.
IF there is any danger in kissing
he concluded. nobody ever Threatened
me-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
ADOLPHE PEGOUD.

er, neither of whom was injured
Earlier n the same day Pegoud is re-
ported to have driven off three other
German aeroplanes, one OF which had
dropped nine bombs on Il railroad sta
ton
Pegoud, who first gained fame in
1913 as the originator of the feat Of
flying upside down in an aeroplane.
was awarded the French military med
al early in March for services rendered
to the army during the war
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
WhoopInq Cough.

Well-everyone knows the effect OF
Pine Forests ON Coughs. DIR. Bells Pine Tar
Honey is remedy which brings quick relief for
Whooping Cough, loosens the mucous, soothes
the lining of the throat and lungs, and makes
the coughing spells less severe. family with
growing children should not be without it..
Keep it handy for Coughs and Colds. 25c at
your Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Warsaw Swine Market.

WarsaW's swine market is one of
the most original in the world, and
the first view obtained of it by the
traveller is startling. On the stone
paved market-place the bodies are
laid in irregular rows, and here come
the buyers to examine and purchase at
WILL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Keen Un the Fiuht.

This alone is thy concern, to fight
manfully, and never, however mani
fold thy wounds, to lay down thine
arms, or to take to f1ight-Lorenzo
Scupoli.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15

the temperance movement. and We are
preparing to see it continue to diminish
from this cause"
The last part of Mr.. Peters state
ment is based on the fact that nine
states from which the federal govern
ment derives Il total revenue of over
$5,O00,O00 on spirits and liquors will be
dry" next year. These states and the
amounts received from them by the
federal treasury are as follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Luca

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of f. J. CHENEY &
Co., doing business in the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of
CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this sixth day of December, A. d.
1886.
l@~l A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. f. }. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
A Sluggish Liver Needs Attention.

Let your Liver get torpid and you are
in for a spell of misery Everybody gets an at
tack now and then. Thousands of people keep
their Livers active and healthy by using Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Fine for the Stomach.
too. Stop the Dizziness, Constipation, Bilious
ness and Indigestion. Clear the blood. Only
Csc at your Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15

Equal parts of ammonia and turpen-
tine will take paint out of clothing, no
matter how hard or dry it is. Satu-
rate spots two or three times, then
wash in warm soapsuds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Chronic Consultation Cured.

Give years ago [ had the worst case
of chronic constipation I ever knew Of and
Chamberlain's Tablets cured me-" writes'S. F.
Fish, Brooklyn, Mich. For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15

Old English Public School.
Harrow, the famous English public
school, was founded by John Lynn In
1871.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
Chamberlain's Couch Remedy.

coughs and colds. It is pleasant to take. 1t
contains no opium or other narcotic. 1t always
cures. For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
BARBER SHOPS.
CHAS. WINN,
THE MODEL BARBER sHo

THE MODEL BARBER SHOP.
Under the N. II. Martin hardware store. corner
High and Vine streets, Mineral Point
Tonsorial work done in the latest styles of the
art Satisfaction guaranteed. Call at the model
barber shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
CALLING CARDS AND INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point. Engraving work also furnished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-15
BENZ. B. RIPPERDA. DC.
PHYSICIAN AND SU

CHIROPRACTOR,
Mineral Point, Wis. Office above Optics Cafe.
Hours on Mondays and Fridays, to 6; to
p. M. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8 to IL m. Chi
ropractlc removes the cause of disease. Nature
cures One visit will convince you. Spinal
Analysis and Consultation Free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
Resembling Patronymics

Many persons think that I am again connected with the sheriff's office" said Lucian C. Brown, who was for sometime chief deputy under Sheriff Higdon. There is deputy sheriff now serving as bailiff whose name at first suggests that I am again in official harness but there is a little difference in patronymics. My cognoman double is Lucien w. Brown. I am so thoroughly saturated with the insurance business that nothing could induce me to go into politics now.
 And speaking of insuring people, it Is rather peculiar thing that after man gets into the graveyard'-that is has been examined and turned down by hrst class company-he will strive to md company that will take him as risk. If only the young knew the wis dom Of beginning early to provide for the contingencies of i'll health or death Itself in their prime, they would avoid the oft expressed regret of older men that they are sorry they didn't start early to secure life insurance when they could have passed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
Jefferson County in Agriculture

cSAiSASOh SVuhey hN Notwithstanding the fact that Jeff ferson county is known chiefly as an industrial county-a county with the largest urban population and the larg- est urban area in the state-it is one of the best agricultural counties.
 It produced 13,O0O bales of cotton last year and large volume of truck. But as result of the diversification crop campaign there will be large increase in the planting of corn and other foodstuffs this spring. It is noteworthy fact that between 4000 and 5000 farmers attended the diversi- fication campaign meetings in this county.
 The farmers are thoroughly alive to the importance of the new move ment. Cotton will continue to be valuable staple, but it will be pro- duced with greater economy than heretofore. All north Alabama coun- ties where diversification had been the practice for several years are in highly prosperous condition. The farmers made money enough on di- versification to pay their debts with out selling a bale of cotton. When they do sell cotton it will be at a price that will return a good profit.
 It is only in the "cotton belt" coun- ties where comparatively small atten- ton had been paid to diversification that hard times are felt. This year will see great improvement, but the largest benefits resulting from the present crop campaign will be seen in 1916 Every farmer who gets in line in 1915 will have a wonderfully fine effect on his neighbor who is not quite up to the modern progressive methods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
POTASH

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The greater part of the worlds supply or potash has come from Germany, and tnis has been cut off by the war. The united States, as well as other nations, must now look for potes sh source else where.
 Potash is almost as essential as com mon salt to civilized human life. It is necessary part of all fertilizers, a prime need of all agricultural countries. Were the supply to be completely cut off the United States would suffer severely
 Fortunately, however, there are many ways of obtaining potaslr-aside from talk ing it from mines which produce it most easily. Common I've, lixivated from wood ashes, is merely solution of very i'm pure potash. Nearl yall ashes contain certain percentage of potash, and from some ashes it may be readily produced ii' commercial quantity. A potash fam inc, therefore, is not one of the dismal possibilities of the war.
 American ingenuity will soon be devis- ing schemes for the extensive manufac- ture ot potash, and by the time the war IS over the need of importations may have ceased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Great snort for Fi.bermen

There has been the most remarka- ble run of good luck for fishermen in the past 10 days that l have known for years" said a nimrod. q have seen many catches of bass. varying in size from three to five pounds. in fact no less than 10 bass were taken from Lake Purdy the past week weighing from 3h to 5A pounds to my knowledge. Martin Cook caught one 5A pounds Friday, as duly registered at the Birmingham Arms, the largest so far presented for record.
 All the catches were with live min- nows. Anybody could catch them, 'tis said The fact is, the large bass have been hibernating for weeks, and the sunshine has brought them forth to feed and to spawn Some of the fish taken were heavy with spawn and it seems pity to take them but still there are plenty more it seems in the lake"