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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
MISS WINIFRED HOLT.

international congress of the blind in
that city. Realizing what great oppor-
tunitieS the war offered to aid those
who have been rendered Sightless. she
came to Paris and succeeded i'll gath
ering sufficient funds among American
friends to carry on Il limited amount of
work with the soldiers.
'"The darkest moments in soldiers
life are those when for the first time
he realizes that he never will be able
to see again." Miss Holt recently de-
clared. without prompt expert assist
ance soon after the loss Of sight the
blind man is apt to become Respondent
to lose his intelligence OF to drift into
an apathy from which it is difficult if
not impossible to rouse him.
1.-THE committees first task is to find
the blind sufferers. some Of whom are
marooned in imprOviSed hospitals,
farm houses or chateauX, and many of
whom are cOngregated in the large hos
pitfalls or Red Cross stations. The COM
mittee sends visitors and teachers to
these blind soldiers and for those 9th
erWise physically able it starts the task
Of putting eyes on their finger tips
and giving them light through work.
The ministry Of war has just given
special building to be used entirely for
the instruction Of the blinC. Many
blind teachers have come forward and
offered their services to Mis- Holt to
serve under her guidance. y class in
instruction is. held every morning in
one of the large hotels. The men come
here to start their lives over again.
Typewriters and stenographic ma
chimes especially constructed for the
blind have been imported from Amerl-
ca for their instruction. The men are
taught the touch" typewriting sys-
tenn, similar to that taught in many OF
our large business schools and colleges.
For ordinary writing and reading the
international Braille raised letter sys-
tenn is used. The letters resemble the
Morse Geographic code in that they
are a series of dots and dashes. punch
ed through heavy parchment-llke pa
per by a stylus Checkerboards. play
ing cards. musical Instruments, rattan
for basket weaving, modelling clay and
watches, all specially made for the
blind, have been brought from Ameri-
ca. A large consignment of games
and writing materials which kind
friends sent to Miss Holt to enable
her to continue her work were lost on
the Lusitania.
Speaking of her work with the men,
Miss Holt said My friends have been
very kind in holding up my hands, and
the authorities have given US every
support We are working in twenty
seven military hospitals and have
large waiting list of men who are able
to be about and who wish to come to
our school as soon as it is opened.
NV staff of teachers. oil of when are
necessarily French, have been most
successful in their efforts"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
WISE AND TIMELY.

Ellis Usher, who has habit of say
ing things worth while, never said a
better thing than he says in his news
letter this week, when he tells men OF
all parties to keep quiet and back up
Mr. Wilson. In 1867 great mass meet
ing was called at Darlington, to protest
against the war policy of the Lincoln
administration; and Edward G. Ryan,
then leader among the many able
Democratic lawyers Of Wisconsin, was
announced as the principal speaker.
But Mr. Ryan declined to attend and
take part in the meeting Of protest; and
other men of less Judgment and discre-
ton were called into service, and as
cended the platform and told how, in
their Judgment, the war ought to be
conducted. Mr. Ryan lived to be called
10 the supreme court, where he rendered
the state great service, and rendered
many notable decisions. One decision
written by him, in the famous Potter
case, while he was chief justice, has
largely marked out the lines for all sub
sequent railway rate legislation in the
nation. But, so far as the writer is in
formed and believes, not one of the men
who were the orators that fatal day at
Darlington ever afterward held an i'm
portant public office.
To be president of the United States
is mans job; and neither Mr. Wilson
nor any of his friends object to strong
criticism Of the national administration.
But the American people know full well
that great international questions can
not be settled by loud and inconsiderate
talk And they will not stand for men
who, without a cause, question the mo-
tive of our chief executive, who, in this
most trying crisis, is striving, with an
honest and true heart, to serve his
countrymen to the best Of his great
ability.
Mr. Usher is wise, timely and abso-
lutely right: This is a good time for
real men to keep quiet and back up
Mr. Wilson"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
Real Vaudeville Features Between Acts.

ton picture The aeroplane and the
er than old ISham.
No one ever attempted to influence
his vote, because everybody knew that
he voted the same kind of ticket Gun
Gle Dan Lillard" did.
Once a young Democrat brought him
in a buggy six miles to the polls, but
when Uncle Isham dismounted he
hunted up Mr. Lillard and voted his
ticket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
Senator Husting Placed on Good
Committees.


Baraboo Democrat: Senator Paul ..
Husting fares we'll in committee APP
pointment. He is made chairman Of the
committee to investigate trespassing on
Indian lands. He is ranking demo
cratic member of the important joint
committee to revise laws Of United States.
He is also member of committee on
immigration, Indian affairs, Cuban re-
lations, expenditures in the department
of labor, banking and currency and in
dustrial expositions.
Senator LaFOllette retains all his
committee appointments, heading the
committee on corporation organized in
the District Of Columbia and being q
member of the committees on manufac
lures, interstate commerce, census, fin
ance, Indian affairs, and civil service
and retirement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
POPE BENEDICT XIV.

Catholic papers are soon done with.
He spends far more time with the
Italian Liberal and Democratic organs.
At 9 o'clock the mail is brought in.
Secretaries segregate it rapidly, sub
NIT the more important letters to the
pope. and these occupy him till about
10 o'clock. when he receives the car
dinal secretary of state.
At 1870 the private and public au-
diences begin. Here Pope Benedict
shows a marked difference from his
predecessor Pope Plus X. used to like
to talk with everybody who came; none
went away without q special word
from him. But Benedict does not spend
so much time on his visitors. Those
whom mere curiosity has brought are
soon dismissed. 1t is only in the case
of an important person that he fingers
in conversation But even then the au-
diences last till midday, when the pope
takes the principal meal of the day.
Plus Y. always dined with one of
his chaplaiDs. When the present pope
was elected there was much specula-
ton as to whether he would follow
that custom. But the order came from
his major domo before the first meal
that Cardinal Della Chiesa ate us pope
to set his table for one person, and he
always adheres to the rule Of taking
his meals alone. His midday meal
lunch or dinner, whichever you like to
call it-consStS of an italian soup with
plenty of macarOni and cheese, Il course
of meat, couple Of vegetables ana
fruit, with II glass of French wine
no more.
After this comes recreation. Untli
2:3O or 3 be walks in his private apart
ments or, when the weather is not too
hot, in the Vatican gardens. He goes
on foot. unattended by guards or
chamberlainS. and walks briSkly. He
often goes to the end of the gardens,
to the wall that looks on the Piazza
del Resorgimento Rome's most mod
ern neighbOrhoOd, and people down
below in the palaces nearest the pom
tifical gardens can see the pope watch
ing the traffic with evident interest.
At 3 .. m. he goes back to work.
Reports, instructions to his nunc1Os
and various correspondence are now
attended to- This goes on until 6,
when more audiences are held. But
these are Of a private or intimate ma
ture and are never reported in the Os-
servatore Romano. the Vatican organ,
1t is at this hour that Benedict XIV.
receives his cardinals. the higher Off
Gals at the papal court and. very
often. italians who have some pOliti-
cal or diplomatic position in the secu-
lar government and who cannot there
fore go TO the Vatican officially. At
these evening audiences the pope learns
more Of what goes on in public affairs
outside his domain than at any other
time. 1t is in many respects the most
important part Of his day.
At the audiences are closed. The
pope then takes Il supper of eggs beat
en- up in milk and talks to chosen mem
bers of the household for half an hour.
And then to work again. Very often
the three windows of the pontifical
study are lighted up as as late as mid
night.
No village priest works harder than
Benedict XIV.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
Doc Trees Big Bobca+.

Salt Lake City-A % caliber poodle
dog freed a 45 centimeter bobcat near
the tank house of the city waterworks
in Parley's canyon and kept him in a
state of siege on the top of telephone
pole until the feline was shot by Louis
Shrickcr. caretaker ut the tank house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
KILLED $50 RATTLERS.
Thrashing Crew Kept Busy After One
Was Found Near Wakeeney, Kan.

Wakeeney, KAMA thrashing crew
working near this city killed $50
snakes in a few minutes near where
they were working recently.
A large RATHER was observed by one
of the men lying in a low place at the
mouth of a hole. He was pulled out
and killed, and with him six more, and
then others.
For more than half hour the men
worked hard killing snakes, and when
there were no more in sight tails were
counted and $50 had been killed. The
largest one measured six feet four
inches, and he had an even dozen rat
ties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
BY MAN; liz SUES.
Victim Brings Unique Suit Against the
City of Minneapolis.

Victim Brings Unique Suit Against the
City of Minneapolis.
apolis.-Bitten by man he
elected from the branch public library
at the Gateway, Jay Smith, employed
at the branch, has demanded damages
from the city under the workingman's
compensation act. Jerome Jackman
OF the city legal department said
that had come to his notice.
"a drunken man entered the Ii
brary," said Mr.. Jackman. "N1r. Smith
started to usher him out. The fellow
struggled and finally bit Mr.. Smiths
right hand, causing deep decorations
on me thumb and index fingers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
To Clean Tapestries.

Pour boiling water over handful or
two of bran Let it stand until tepid
and then plunge the tapestries into it.
Use no soap and do not rub, but just
shake the goods up and down in the
liquid. Wiring them out, rinse we'll in
tepid water and hang out in the wind.
When dry, shake them well to remove
the particles Of bran.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
Burned Tommy and All.

Appleton. Wis.-Desiring to see a
tomcat burn, seven-year-old boy hv-
ing on the outskirts set fire to the ami
NAL. the aftermath being the destruc-
ton of carpenter shop. The blazing
fur Of the feline communicated to shay
ings i'm the building, and the structure
was converted into ashes within few
minutes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
Blows Up Money.

Ashland, Ore.-Workmen employed
on the ditch of the Rogue River Canal
company recently set off a charge of
dynamite under stump. and the air
was filled with dollars and half dol
lars. The blast uncovered a money
cache that had been buried there since
the early SIXTIES
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
SHE HAD A HARD TIME.
Getting Hubby Was Not SO Easy For
Chicago Woman.

Chicago.-A cry of Stop thief!' pre-
vented the escape of a baShful bride
groom here Il few days ago. After two
years courtship Steven McBett and
Mrs. Marie AlphOnso went to the city
hall to get a marriage license. Then
McBett weakened. AS he started to-
ward the street at top speed Mrs. AL
phOnSO screamed:
stop thief. He has got my pocket
book
McBett was captured by Il patrolman
and taken to central station. where the
woman broke down. He's not thief, .
she confessed. But l knew if he got
away now he'd never get this close
again" Later the couple got the IL
cense and started for the church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
PRESS POINTS

Concerning those conversational farmers who
make trips to town-early and often-and stay
late, the Chippewa Independent suggests: The
women OF France have raised bumper crops
while the men were fighting. The farmers
wives of this country could also raise very con-
siderable harvests while the farmers are MAX
ng their frequent trips to town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
AMERICANS AIDING
frances Blind
Victims Of War Are Being
Taught Trades.
WINIFRED HOLT ACTIVE.

Funds Among American Friends to
Carry on housekeeping Away De-
spondency Big Task.
Paris.-Blind for life is the fate that
has overtaken many Of Frances sons
who have not been permitted to offer
their lives on the altar of patriotism.
Trench warfare, the conclusion Of
huge artillery, poisonous gases, flaming
tar, have all contributed to cause
wounds in the head, only too often re-
sulting in total blindness.
American initiative again has step
ped to the fore. A group of Americans
have banded themselves into a COM
mittee to assist in teaching the blind.
Miss Winifred Holt. well known in
America for her work with the blind
in the Lighthouse in New York city.
was the originator of the idea.
She was in London when the war
broke out as American delegate to the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
NEGRO is 1O4 YEARS OLD.
Election Day Figure In Chattanooga
Tenn, Is Uncle Ishann.

Atlanta, Ga. = Uncle Isham Griffin,
who will be 105 years old next March,
was born near Augusta, Ca, and lives
now in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was
ten years old when Napoleon died.
He was born before the telegraph, the
telephone, the monograph or the mo-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
ONE CROP PAID FOR FARM.
Western Kansas Farmer Traded Calf
For Wheat Pasture.


AtchiSon, Kan.-Albert Armstrong of
this city, who has just returned from
a trip to Lane county, says the farm
ers out there are worrying about what
to do with their money instead of wOr.
rying how TO get along for lack of it.
Western Kansas farmers. according
to Armstrong, have had prosperous
year. Last spring one Lane county
farmer traded a heifer for a piece OF
volunteer wheat for the purpose OF
pasturing his cattle on it.
The wheat did so we'll he decided to
let it grow and harvested it. And
he harvested 1900 bushels of wheat,
which will be sold for $1,000. Anoth-
er farmer bought half section OF
land for SIS an acre. and the years
crop paid for the land.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
ROBERT M. CRAWFORD. EDITOR
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 90. 1915.

The bill before congress to permit the
exchange of newspaper advertising
space for railway transportation ought
to be killed. The anti pass laws ought
to extended and strengthened all along
the line
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-30
POPE BENEDICT xV.
IS HARD WORKER
Rises al 6 and Is Frequently En-
gagged Up to Midnight.
TAKES HIS MEALS ALONE

After Midday Rejection the Pontiff
Walks In Vatican Gardens If 1t Is Not
Too Hot-Often Goes to the End,
Where He Watches Traffic and Peo1
pile With Interest.
Rome. -Benedict XIV is one of the
most energetic pontiffs who ever sat
upon st. Peters throne He gets
through more work in the day than
most busy men in the outer world. He
rises at 6 o'clock. summer and winter.
AS soon as he is dressed he says mass
in his private chapel. assisted by one
of his chaplains. After that is frugal
breakfast. consisting of an egg beaten
up in cup of milk-nothing else. Be
fore 8 he is hard at work
His first task is to read the daily
papers. Though his secretaries always
prepare for him what they consider
the most interesting pieces of news,
he prefers to read it first hand. The
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
Italians Fear Reign
of Terror AT San Jose

San Jose, Cal, Sept believing he
was shooting at an emssary Of a black
hand society, Frank Abiuante, fruit
buyer, snot and seriously wounded
Charles Mineo, H. before daylight to.
day as the boy was driving an auto
mobile through the suburbs on his way
to deer hunt according to Abinante S
statement to the police.
Mneo is in a serious condition at the
Columbia hospital and is not expected
to live.
Terror inspired by the activities of
black hand societies in San Jose and
other California cities is responsible for
the shooting of Minco. Abnante told
tnc police that nc he'd received threat
oning black hand letters, and was lying
in wait for the cmissary of the black
hand society when Mineo approached
lie said he was startled, and com
menced shooting.
All Italians who have received let
ters are under arms today, and the
police warned people to be careful il
aproaching their places.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07

of years standing are often greatly
benefited within "a hours. So many
people are getting surprising results
that we feel all persons suffering from
constipation, lower bowels, liver and
stomach troubles should try Mayr s
Wonderful Remedy. 1t is sold by lead
ing druggists everywhere with the posi-
tive understanding that your money
will be refunded without question or
quibble if ONE bottle fails to give you
absolute satisfaction.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
osTEoPATH

pRs. B. H. WHITE and R. W. WAL.
TON-osteopathic physicians and
nerve specialists. Graduates Of Amer
lean School Of Osteopathy, Kirksville
Mo. Post graduate and specialized in
nerve diseases at Los Angeles college
Treat acute and chronic diseases
Consultation free. Lady attendant
Office 5O5.5O6 U. S. National Bank
Buildinp. Phone S59. Residence GAG
North Capitol street. Phone 469.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
DRY o1EAN1NG-PREssING

CLOTHES CLEANERS-Pressers, re.
pairers and dyers. One trial will CON
vince you that our work and charges
are right. Cleaning parlor open to 8
D. m. Goods called for and delivered
free. Phone 72S Apparel Service
Co., 1873 S. High street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
French Remedy For
Stomach Troubles

The leading doctors of France have
for years used n prescription of vege-
table oils for chronic stomach trouble
a1d constipation that acts like a charm
One dose will convince. Severe cases
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
sCAVENGER.

sALEM sCAvENGER-Charles soos
proprietor. Garbage and refuse Of oil
kinds removed ON monthly contracts
AZ reasonable rates. Yards and cess
pools cleaned. Office phone Main
s2lI. Residence Main 2272.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
ou1RopRAcT1o.spINoLoeIsT

DIR. o. L. SCOTT-Graduate of Chiro.
practic s Fountain Head, Davenport,
Iowa. If you have tried everything
and have got no relief, try Chiroprac-
tic spinal adjustments and get well
Office 406-7.S U. ,. National Bank
Building. Phone Main ST. Residence
Main 829-R,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
MONEY TOLOAN
On Good Real Estate Security
THoS. z. FoRD
Over Ladd d Bush Bank. Salem, Oregon
oIIIRoPRACTOR

CONSULT DIR. MAY, experienced and
successful Chiropractor, for acute and
chronic disorders. Has practiced six
years in Oregon. free consultation.
Hours, 8 to ~, l to 6. 305-6.7 Hub
bard Bldg. Lady attendant. Phone
office 572; residence 9S2-R.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
MAUsoLEUM.

MOUNT CREST ABBEY MAUSO.
LEUM-The better way. Dry and
sanitary. Building always open to
visitors. Sunday / to p. m. j. w.
Gaskill, manager, S2S South 18th
Phone 1868,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07

large garden spot, cement walks and
other modern improvements. Near
high school and car lines. Inquire of
owner, b, /. Maxwell, 574 North Eif-
teenth street. Septic
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
State Of ohio. city Of Toledo, q,

State OF Ohio, city of Toledo g, a
Lucas County. 90
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he Is
renior partner OF the firm Of f. ]. Cheney
q Co., doing business In the City OF To:
lado, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev::
ecy case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day OF December,
A, d. 1886.
(seaD A. w GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials, free
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07

MULTNOMAH ROYAL ARCH CHAP.
TER No. /, r. A. NJ. Regular meet.
ing second Friday in each month at
s p. m. in the Masonic Temple. Al
fred +. Marcus, Tx. High Priest; Rus
sell NJ. Brooks, secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
MAGNETIC MAssEUER AND scIEN-
TIFIC MANIPULAToR

IF YOU WANT YOUR HEALTH
BACK-Go to DR.. Hagel. He can
get circulation when all others fail.
lie treats for all bodily ills, aches or
pains. Come and see me if you are
ailing. Treatment, $lOO. Bush &
Breyman Bldg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07

FOR SALE-Cannlng peaches, deliver
ed to any part Of town or bring your
boxes and come TO the orchard, second
grade peaches sold cheap in the or
chard. The Imlah orchard, 1.2 mile
north from west end Of Salem and
Polk county bridge, on Wallace road.
Phone 52.F.11. Sept. 10
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07

R. N. of A.-"0regon Grape Camp,
No 1860, meets every Thursday even
ing in Mccormack building, Court and
Liberty streets; elevator. Miss Syl
via scnaupp, 17ol Market, oracle
Hazel Price, Imperial Furniture Co.
recorder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07

FIVE choice lots in popular residen.
tial district; will sell or trade for
country property. Place has good
house and barn, bearing fruit trees,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
UNDERWRITERS.

LEHMAN & CLOUGH-C. B. Webb, A.
M. Clough morticians and funeral di-
rectors. Latest modern methods
known to the profession employed
445 Court street. Main l20, Main $685.
RIGDON- N-RICHARDSON CO.-Funeral
directors and undertakers, 252 North
High street. Day and night phone
1873.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
FOR EXCHANGE
FOR TRADE.

40.ACRE well-improved farm to trade
for modern house close in. S2-acre
farm for rent. Stock and implements
for sale. Geo, b. Jacobs Co., Bayne
Bldg, 34l State. II
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
Plant, Thrice Illustrious Master; Glen
@. Niles, recorder.

DE MOLAY COMMANDERY No 5, X.
Irregular cOnclave fourth Friday
in each month at $ o'clock p. M, in
Masonic Temple. Sojourning Sir
Knights are courteously invited to
meet with us. Geo. II. Burnett, Il. c.;
Frank A. Turner, recorder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

HOME WET WASH LAUNDRY--Lot
us do your weekly washing. We use
sanitary methods. We call and de-
liver your washing for so cents
Give us n trial. Phone 247l. Fif.
teenth and B streets.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-09-07

EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL
Masonic Temple 1877 North High Main lSOo
Salem Steam Laundry 1870 South Liberty Main 20
PLUMBING STEAM FITTING AND Thinning
M Street Main IVA
UNDERTAKBRs.
Rpion Co., Day and night Main S
TRANSFER AND DRAYAGB .
Doy State and Front MAh ~
PAINTING.
Printers Patton Block lols