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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR +"
A Very Helpful Set Of New Books at
the Public Library.

A Very Helpful Set Of New Books at
the Public Library.
1.-The Childrens Hour" a set of
books, the material for which has been
selected and arranged by Eva March
Tappan, has just been added to the
collection of children's books. The
selections are from the best in litera-
ture and will certainly prove very
helpful to the children. It is desired
to call the especial attention of parents
and teachers to the material contained
in these books. An idea of their con-
tents may be gained from the list below:
Folk stories and fables.
Myths from many lands.
Stories from the classics.
Stories of legendary heroes.
Seven old favorites.
Old fashioned stories and poems.
Out of door book.
Adventures and achievements.
Poems and rhymes.
Modern stories.
NEW BOOKS IN RENT COLLECTION
Little, Frances-House of the misty
star.
Willsie, Honore-Still Jim.
Harrison, II. S.-Angela's business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
TOUCHES LIVE Wire;
FALLS TO HIS DEATH
Very Sad Accident at the Plant OF the
Mineral Point Public Service
Company.

very DAD ACCI0Gnt at TIC TIetIt VI @"S
Mineral Point Public Service
Company.
Glen Hudleson, aged about "a, met
death suddenly at the electric plant
Sunday afternoon. Some repair work
was under way on tower near the
power plant which carries some of the
lines leading out of the plant. The
power was shut off from all lines except
from one circuit at the top of the tower.
which carried 1920 volts. The fore
man instructed young Hudleson and
the other linemen not to go near the
live wires, as their work was to be
done about ten feet below. The un-
fortunate young man climbed up the
tower first, however, and while the
foreman was attending to other duties,
clim bed to the top of the tower and ac-
cidentally touched his head against one
of the live wires. The shock threw
him off the tower and he fell to the
ground, distance of almost forty feet.
He was given immediate attention by
physiciana and taken to the hospital.
He lived about an hour, but never re-
gained consciousness. Every effort was
made to restore him; but without avail.
Glen Hudleson had been in the en-
ploy Of the company about two weeks.
He came here from Platteville: but his
home is at Blair, Nebr., where his
grief stricken parents reside.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
ENTERED INTO REST
Or. Hugh Thomas Darcy.

Died, at his home, $3.50 Kenwood
Avenue, Hyde Park. ILL.,, Thursday
May IS. 1915, DR.. Hugh T. Darcy; in
his fifty first year.
Decedent was the second son of our
townsman Mr.. John Darcy, and was
born in Mineral Point, January 16 1865.
He received his education in the paro-
chial and public schools. After gradu-
alton he served as bookkeeper in his
fathers store until his father retired
from business. He attended the Chica-
go College of pharmacy while his bro
ther Frank attended the Chicago Col
lege Of physicians and surgeons. After
graduating in pharmacy Hugh engaged
in the drug business; but close confine
ment in the drug store proved detri
mental to his health, and he took up
the study of medicine at Marquette Col
lege of physicians and surgeons and at
tended lectures at Rush Medical college.
He and his brother had Offices together
until the death of DIR. Frank Darcy
some years ago.
DR.. Hugh T. Darcy served one term
as alderman, being elected as Demo
crat in the eighth ward, Republican
stronghold in Chicago. His run was so
phenominal and his majority so large
that his party friends rendered him
nomination for the legislature, which,
because of professional duties, he declin-
ed. In his large practice he was very
kind and generous hearted, and found
pleasure in the thought that he never
sent bill to a needy patient. DR..
Darcy's last sickness began with an
attack of la grippe last January. He
never fully recovered sciatica develop
ed and last Thursday rheumatism
reached his heart The end came
suddenly, while both his pastor and his
physician were in the house. His
body was brought to Mineral Point,
and was accompanied by his brother
Rev. Father j. J. Darcy of Morris, Ill,
The burial was from St. PauPs Catho-
lie Church Saturday morning, with
Rev. J. j. Darcy, celebrant; Rev. FIR.
Weyer, deacon; and Rev. FIR. O'Reilly,
sub deacon. Interment was in the
family lot in st. Pauls cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
School Picnic.

Miss Adelaide Schaumberg, teacher
in District No. 10, closed a successful
term of teaching with picnic on the
school grounds Friday, May IA.
Thirty four people partook of the
bounteous dinner which was served in
the school room. In the afternoon an
excellent closing program was given by
the pupils. The remainder of the day
was spent in games and taking kodak
pictures.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
800 STUDENTS THIS YEAR
ARE UNIVERSITY SENIORS

The senior class of the University of
Wisconsin this year numbers about 800.
Over half these students are enrolled
in the college of letters and science.
The college of engineering enrolls 122
seniors, the college of agriculture 1877,
including 10 women in the department.
of home economics, and the law school,
35. The entire student enrolment is
slightly under 5000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
OREGON MEN NOT "FRESH."
Women "Hiked" IL Alone, Unarmed
and Unnolested.

Women "Hiked" 1t Alone, Unarmed
and Unmolested.
Eugene, Ore. - Five Eugene young
women have just finished hike OF
sixty miles along the Oregon coast un-
armed and unafraid Of stories Of bears
told them at virtually every place they
stopped. They carried packs weighing
almost twenty pounds and took their
chances at finding shelter each night.
They proudly boast that not one man
"got fresh and that it would be quite
possible for a woman to walk all over
Oregon alone without being molested.
The "hikers'' were Miss Frieda Gold
smith, Miss Harriet Thompson, DR..
Bertha Stewart, Miss Mary Perkins
and Miss Myrrha Hepburn. Four are
members of the University of Oregon
faculty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
COMMISSION FORM
OF GOVERNMENT

An interesting debate on the COM
mission form of government for Miner
al Point was held by the Methodist
Brotherhood Monday night. Rev. r.
A. Barnes spoke for the affirmative and
john Knight and J. B. Reynolds for
the negative. After the smoke Of battle
had cleared, the audience present.
voted in favor of the affirmative side OF
the question.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
MINERAL POINT FIELD DAY

At the meeting of the Mineral Point
Field Day Association held last Friday
night the following officers were elected !:
G. j. Fawkes, president; Frank
Jeuck, vice president; E. q. Penhalle-
gon, treasurer; w. l.. Huson, secretary
Committees were appointed to make
necessary arrangements for big field
day Thursday, June II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
COMMENCEMENT WEEK
IN MINERAL POINT.

The Annual High School Commencement
week will begin Sunday evening" May 3O On
this evening, the Rev. VIM F. PHILLIPS will
deliver the baccalaureate address at The Municipal
Theatre cordial invitation is extended to all
who interested in public education and the
moral responsibility that accompanies it to attend
this service.
On Thursday evening, June 3, the Commence
ment Exercises will be held in the Municipal
Theatre. DR.. EDWARD ALsWoRTH Ross will
deliver the Commencement Address. His subject
is, whats Happening Under the Surface in
American Society,"" Representatives of the class
will appear this program, and both nstru-
mental and vocal music will be furnished by the
school.
The program in full will be published next
week. as will also be published list of the grad
yates. This list will probably contain the names
of all who were ranked as Seniors at the begin
ming of the year and some who were not so ranked,
but who have made up their deficiencies of pre-
vious years.
Admission to the Commencement Exercises
will be by ticket. These will be supplied by mem
bers of the class to their immediate relatives and
friends and can be secured by others upon personal
application at the High School building.
E. G. GOTHAM, Superintendent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Dennis Doyle.

Died, at st. Joseph's hospital, Dodge
vile, Tuesday, May II, of Bright's dis
ease, Dennis Doyle; aged 60 years. Mr..
Doyle was born in Ridgewa,, and lived
there all his life, and was good citizen.
He leaves two sisters, Miss Mary J..
Doyle and Mrs. Sarah Ann Cassidy and
one brother, Michael Doyle.
The funeral was held at Ridgeway on
Friday last, with services in St.
Bridget's Catholic church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Ferndale School Picnic.

Miss Kathleen Padon closed sue
cessful term of teaching at the Ferndale
school with a picnic dinner at the
school last Friday. The afternoon was
spent in fishing. The day was much
enjoyed by all present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Charles coIIard.

Died, at his home in Dodgeyilie last
Friday night, Mr.. Charles Collard;
aged 80 years.
Mr.. Collard was one of the best
known pioneer farmers and stock
raisers Of Iowa county. He leaves a
wife, four SONS and two daughters.
The funeral was held in Dodgeville
Monday morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
THE IMPROVEMENTS
AT HOTEL ROYAL

The Leading Hotel In Southwestern
Wisconsin.
Chamley Brothers have made exten-
sive improvements in their fine hotel,
The Royal. Refinished and tastefully
decorated throughout it presents fine
and pleasing appearance. They keep
The Royal well in the lead as home
for the travelling public.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
STOCK KILLED BY LIGHTNING

During the thunder storm of last
Wednesday some live stock was killed
in the country in this vicinity. Chris
Palzkill had big steer killed and N. j.
Kieffer lost a good COW.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
COMMITTEE ROOM
FOR FARMERS

We have remodeled and furnished a
room in the basement of our bank
building for the use of farmers, to be
used as a committee room.
You will find table, chairs and writ
ing material there and we will be glad
to have you make use of them any
time. Iowa COUNTY BANK.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends and neigh
bors for their kindness and sympathy
during the illness of our mother, also
for the floral offerings.
MISS ALICE w. ROBERTS.
MRS. EDITH M. WILLIAMS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
NOTE CHANGE OF TRAIN Time
On the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway.

Commencing Thursday, May 20, 1915,
No. s. Passenger train due to leave
Mineral Point at a. m. will thereafter
and until further notice leave at 7:15 a.
m. arriving in Janesville, Milwaukee
and Chi cago the same time as at pres
ent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20

Want Advs. will be found on page 8.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
, FACE THAT MAKES you LAUGH.


Victor Moore, who makes his photo
dramatic debut under the management
Of Jesse l. Lasky in the perturbation
Of "snehs'. is a distinct acquisition to
the ranks of the moving picture stars.
lie positively has that invaluable cam
era asset-a face that makes you laugh
and that fully expresses humorous
ideas. In the role Of the poor milkman
who finds himself transformed into an
English Duke OF almost fabulous
wealth. Moore has the most extraor-
binary opportunities for comically do
ing the wrong thing at the wrong time
and he makes the most of every chance.
Never was there such a Duke before.
At the same time. Moore is too fine an
artist to overdo matters. and he never
allows himself to become more gro
tesque than such a man might truly
be under the circumstances.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
Cam nE THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt
and great appreciation for the
many acts of kindness shown and the
sympthy extended us by all our friends
upon the untimely death of our below
ed son and brother.
Mrs. Mary Howard. John r.. Howard,
Frank Henry, Mrs. S. II. Secor.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12

LOST-Amatheist Brooch. Finder
return to Septoe drug store and re-
ceive liberal reward. 1t.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12

LOST-Pair of glasses in case. Re
turn to News Office and receive re-
ward. *12-12-2
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12

lark Ciy. Uah. during the week By
the announcement that his moher
q was seriously III.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12

Attorny Lockharf's Mother III.
Attorney J. NJ. Loekhart was Gale
to the home of his aged mother
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12

Regal Society package goods one-hal
off at MURDoCK'S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-01
SUPPLY BILLS RUSHED
Four Have Been Passed by the House
Already.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The annual
postoffice appropriation bill, carrying
321 million dollars for the conduct Of
the postoffice department for the next
fiscal year. has been passed by the
house.
For the first time in many years
four appropriation bills have been dis
posed of In the house before the be-
ginning of the new year in a short
session. Immediately upon the pas
sage Of the postoffice measure, work
was begun upon the Indian appropria-
ton bill.
Under a special rule q large number
Of legislative propositions were incor-
porated in the postofiice bill on the
recommendation of the postmaster
general. One Of these would elimi-
nate the places Of assistant postmas-
tiers in many postofi1ces throughout
the country; another would fnaugu-
rate a revised system. oe railway mail
pay including payment for increased
mail weight due to the parcel post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-01
HOLDING AN ARMY
Germans Claim Half Million
Prisoners Of Allies.
Eighteen Russian Generals In.
cluded I'm Lists.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-The total number
of prisoners OF war held in Germany
at the end Of the year amounts to
S,13S officers and 577.S75 men. This
is shown in a summary issued from
headquarters today which points out
that the list does not include civilians
fnterned in Germany nor the prison.
,ers taken during the pursuit in Rus
sian Poland or those in transport.
+ OF the above total the French con-
tribute 3,459 officers Including seven
generals. and 215,915 men: the Rus
sions 3575 officers. Of whom 8 are
generals, and 3O6.29O men: the Bel
''gians. 612 officers, including three
generals, and 36,S men, and the
British 492 officers and 1929 men.
Headquarters take occasion to say
that tn report th.t I ,140 German Of
ficers and 134,7O0 men are prisoners
of war in Russia is misleading since
this list includes informed civilians.
Probably not mLre than Is per cent
of the total are military prisoners, 1t
is declared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-01
new Year GREETING.
Message From the German Emperor
to the Nation.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-Emperor William In q
New Years message to the army and
navy. asks them to face the new year
unflfnchingly and look forward to new
deeds and new victories for the be-
loved fatherland. The message which
was made public at main -dquarters
follows:
After five long months Of heavy and
hot fighting we enter the new year.
Brilliant victories have been gained
and great successes achieved by the
German army almost everywhere on the
territory of the enemy while repeated
attempts of our opponents to swarm
on German territory have failed.
MY ships have covered themselves
with glory on every sea and the crews
have proved not only that they know
how to fight VIGOROUSLY but to die
like heroes when overwhelmed by SUI
perior forces.
Behind the army and the fleet the
entire nation stands in unexampled
hearts blood for the sacred domestic
hearth which we are defending against
outrageous invasion.
Much has come to pass in the old
year but the enemies are still firmly
kept low. Always fresh hordes are roll
ing up against our army and the army
of our faithful allies but their num-
OCAS w AAOt AAASAtCAA uS. <AItAOu6A ehS
times may be serious and the task be-
fore us a heavy one, we look forward
into the future with the firmest con-
fidence.
Next to Gods wise guidance 1 trust
to the matchless bravery Of the army
and navy and know myself to be as
one with the entire German nation.
therefore let us face the new year I'M
flinchingly looking Toward to new
deeds and new victories for our beloved
father1and.
(Signed.) "WILHELM.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-01
Relief SHIPS SAIL
Two Big CArgoes Leave Philade1phia
for Be3giums

Philadelphia, Jan. The Industry,
loaded with six thousand tons OF food
stuffs and clothing, has sailed for
Rotterdam. The vessel is known a.
the Pennsylvania ship, because $780,
600 worth Of the cargo was given by
residents of this state, $4,000 being
contributed by PhilAdelphiAna-
The steamship Massapequa was
dispatched from this port to Rotter-
dam yesterday by the Rockefeller
Foundation with $500 tons Of food
and clothing for the Belgian war SUI
ferers. The foundation has spent
more than one million dollars on ships
and cargoes for Belgian relief. It Is
stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-01
WILSON OPENS IT.
President Presses Button That Set
San Diego Fair Going.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. Three
thousand miles away, President Will
son arose today In the small hours at
Washington and touched an electric
button that opened to the world, at
midnight here, the Panama-Ca1ifOrnia
exposition. 1t will remain open until
January l, 1916.
try participated in the opening cele-
bration, but the southwest was espee-
ially we'll represented. The Imperial
Valley of California alone sent dele
cation of two thousand in five hun
dred motor cars.
William G. McAdoo. secretary OF
the treasury. represented President
Wilson.
AS the personal representative OF
King Alfonso of Spain. there was
present Count Del Vale de Salazar,
and with him we're the legates of 9TH
err foreign powers.
Fireworks and Examinations sig
nailed the opening OF the gates early
yesterday evening and for three hours
there was opportunity to explore the
new city Of Old Spain which has risen
on the mesa above the Harbor of the
Sun.
Then, at 1850 the formal ceremony
of throwing wide the gates to the
world began. Lyman J. Gage of Sar
Diego. former secretary OF the treas.
!, ury, presented Col. D. C. Collier. for.
mer president Of the exposition. Aft
er describing the 1 .eption Of thu
exposition. Colonel Collier made way
for President G. Aubrey Davidson. t.
whom were delivered the plans. thu
keys ard finally the exposition itself.
At midnight the exercises ended an(
| the flash Of an electric spark in tn,
White House carried over the wire
President Wilson's ann ,uncement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-01

I'm spite Of all the hinderances and
delays women have made rapid strides
said the speaker. I'm our own country
every profession and occupation but
two have been entered by women, not
fvithstanding the fact. that until the
last quarter of a century they were
barred from the college, the learned
professions and the pulpit. Today
woman Is welcomed in the pulpit and
she pleads at the bar. The owner and
manager of the largest gum factory in
the world Is woman. The greatest
farm in the world is owned and con-
Quoted by a woman. The most success
ful farmer in Kentucky, judging sue
cess by the amount Of money cleared
and model condition Of the farm, is
q young woman. One of the greatest
financial geniuses of modern times is
. woman. One Of the greatest living
astronomers Is woman. One of the
greatest intellects in the field of physics
is woman. The pen welded by two
women did more for the freeing Of the
slaves and the preserving of the union
than hundred thousand men.
AS a result of injustice woman labors
in crowded. overheated, i'll ventilated
than any other class Of wage earners.
But all this shall be changed ere long.
America must have a new. q moral ele-
Inent introduced into its governing
power If the government IL to stand.
and that element Is at hand.
When DR.. d. Leigh Colvin, president
Of the I. p. A., announced at the meet
ing Thursday night that Arizona would
10 dry at midnight there was prolonged
applause. Eugene w. Chain. leader
IN the Prohibition party, was one OF the
DISTINGUISHED speakers at the. Thursday
nieht session. He advocated a single
moral standard for the nation.
This IL the day Of political saliva
ton" said Virgil g. 1Iinshaw. national
chairman Of the Prohibition party.
Thursday night. Let US strike ,. now;
upheaval, for an administration to be
elected to power, not in 1920 but in the
year 1915, which IL committed to the
eternal destruction Of the worst foe
which has even menaced the nations OF
the earth.
America has had an awakening, and
Is going to do away with the drink
traffic. To this end We have made
progress during the past year. progress
as at no time in our previous history.
The Resolutions.
The following resolutions were pass.
ed at the business session OF the In
this morning:
Whereas, there is deplorable ignor.
ance on the simple scientific facts Of
the liquor problem among universit,
and college students: and
Whereas, there is a general demand
by, our prohibition club leaders in oul
educational institutions for scientifi.
posters suited for university and col
1ege bulletin board work.
Therefore, be 1t resolved, that W.
request the executive committee o.
the /. p. A. to see to 1t that q set O.
such posters for this purpose be pre-
pared.
Resolved, that we, the delegates o
the I. p. A. convention. request ant