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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
ASKS THAT ALL HOLIDAYS
Be CELEBRATED SATURDAY
MontcIair Banker Inaugurates
National Movement For Dates
at Week End.

Montclair, N. j. - A holiday that
North American continent north of the
Rio Grande is one of the possibilities
Of the Saturday full holiday national
movement that has been started here
by Alfred n. Chandler, Il banker, at 81
Gates avenue. The movement is to be
Of wide scope. and headquarters. III
charge of Mr.. Chandler. are to be
opened in Newark. The object of the
movement is to have the present fix
ed date" holidays. except Christmas
and New Years days. shifted to speci-
fed Saturdays nearest the dates Of
their present observance, and as an
equivalent offset in annual holiday
hours thus gained. the adoption Of
eight Saturday full holidays in the
summer time. including independence
and Labor days.
Whether Washington was born on the
twenty-second calendar day Of Febru-
airy or on the third Saturday Of Feb
ruary: whether Lincoln was born on
the twelfth calendar day Of February
or on the second Saturday Of Febru-
ary: whether the Declaration of In
dependence was adopted on the fourth
calendar day Of July or on the first
Saturday of July; whether Columbus
discovered the western hemisphere on
the twelfth calendar day Of October
or on the second Saturday of October =
none Of these precise dates Of the cal
endar is of paramount importance
when compared with the spirit of the
event commemorated in the minds Of
those who are behind the Saturday
full holiday national movement.
''The business and professional man
in these days begins the weeks work
on Monday mornings keyed up in spirit
for five or five and Il half days Of con-
tinued and uninterrupted effort" said
Mr. Chandler in speaking Of the move
ment. 'but on the average in every
sixth week there comes with a bang
a legal holiday in the middle of the
week. At such times it becomes diff
cult to throw off the pressure. to re-
lax. to get the holiday spirit"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
THE DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
Committee

The Democratic committee for low;
County met at Dodgeville on Monda,
and organized by electing J. D
Nc Geever, chairman; Philip Gorgen
secretary; and E. G. Fielder, treasurer
The com mitteemen are:
j. M. King-Arena.
Ed. Duffy-Highland.
Dan Reigen-Hollandal
M. E. d-Hollandale.
T. B. Eagan-Avoca.
David Walsh-JOnesdale.
Henry Barnes-Barneveld.
A. F. Kramer-CObb.
Anton Imhoff- Highland.
Thos. Hicks-Linden.
Chas Bilkey-Dodgeville.
Dr.. A. D. Brown-Mineral Point.
w. j. Penhallegan-M Mineral Point
John Mineral Point.
j. w. Horn-Mineral Point
Ed. Aide Mineral Point.
Will McDermott-R
John Palzkill-Mineral Point.
Perce Nolan-Rewey.
Henry Conley-Ridgeway.
JAS. Ryan-Ridgeway.
T. FL. Burns-Avoca.
VIM. Myers-Avoca.
William Shay-Cobb.
VIM. H. Elgar-Rewey.
j. E. P. Roach-Dodgeville
Jno. M. Claybaugh-Spring Green.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
MINERAL POINT ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION

To the Editor of The Democrat
Ietic association has no doubt given
rise to number of questions which
demand answers.
The first question in all probability
that will be asked is, What use is
such a thing to this cOmmunityY' The
purpose Of this organization is not
merely to find pleasure for the youth
far be it from such. We purpose to
give an organized course of study in
physical education which includes
proper exercises for the development of
good health While this kind of work
naturally appeals to the younger gener-
alton that does not mean that the older
people are not wanted. We want to get
the older people omen and wOmen) of
this community interested in this work
in such IA way that they will look for
ward with pleasure to the meeting of
their classes. If you are working
man or woman do not think that yon
are not wanted but get into communi-
cation with the physical director at the
gymn and have him straighten out your
difficulty.
The members will be divided into
classes or groups according to their
age. Tuese groups will have a definite
time to meet. The meeting time is
fixed so as TO accommodate the largest
possible number. The schedule has
been arranged SO as to give each group
two periods of class work each week.
All day Saturday being left open for
the use of any of the members who de-
sire to use the building.
Another item of interest worthy of
mention is that of the children under
Is years of age. We are always glad
to have them with us but we think it
best for their good as we'll as ours that
the parents keep them away from the
gymn on school nights after six O'Clock.
We most cordially invite everyone to
our reading room even though you may
not be member OF the ASSOCIATION.
Those who are in doubt as to what
kind of clothing to wear may call and
see the physical director or call him on
the phone Ono. 552). There will be a
complete line of gymn goods carried in
stock at the gymn Office for the conve-
.lience of those who are not supplied.
Anyone wishing goods other than those
carried in stock may have them by
leaving their order with the physical
director.
Owing to the repairing of the inter
ior of the Gymn, the Gymn classes will
not meet this week but will start in
earnest next week.
All those who signed application
cards are asked to be at the Gymn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
Public Service Has Some Trouble
With Their Electric Wires.

For the past week or more the Public
Service Company has had its full share
of troubles, and at the same time their
wires have been causing no end of hum
and buzz on nearly all the local tele-
phone lines which, in turn. caused con
siderable Inconvenience to telephone
users.
Not only did it affect the local tele-
phone lines but the Bell lines and the
local lines at Linden and Dodgeville.
The Bell Company has had a man in
the city for more than week. The
Public Service and the telephone people
are doing all that is in their power to
remedy the trouble and it is hoped they
will locate the trouble speedily.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

Friday night September 90, at O'Clock
to elect officers of the association for
the next year.
The following is schedule of classes
Mondays-4 to 5, Boys 8-14; to +.
Youths 1913; to s, Young Ladies 10
80; S:15 to 9:15, Business Men.
Tuesdays-2 to 3, Women 20 and over
4 to 5, Girls S-14; to $50, Young
Men (working).
Wednesdays-Samea as Mondays.
Thursdays as Tuesdays.
Fridays-4 to 8, Youths 1913; to 6,
Methodist Sunday School.
Saturdays 80 to II 30, Girls 8-14
Open all day. DIRECTOR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
SNAKE CHARMERS HAVE
VARIETY OF REPTILES
Kansas Boys Have Produced New Sen
sation In Vicinity of Home.

Salina, Kan.-Two small boys, Willie
and Robert Shorl, the elder Of whom
is but fourteen, have produced new
sensation in the vicinity Of their home
at Five Mile. where they have a big
cage full of writhing. twisting snakes
of many varieties. They play with
these reptiles without the least sign Of
fear, going through with all the stunts
Of professional snake charmers.
The snakes coil themselves about
the boys necks and bodies. The lads
look in the eyes Of their pets steadily
as they play with them. and they
handle them with the skill of a pro-
fessional
The collection consists of black
snakes. blue racers. chicken snakes
and three ugly looking "rattlers." On
Saturday they usually go down on
Snake Branch and hunt for more rep
tiles. However, these new reptiles
are not placed with their pets, but
are kept in a separate cage and are
usually shipped to owners of small
shows and museums, from whom they
get from So to s. for each snake.
Neither Of the boys has ever been
bitten. The older boy gave a lecture
on snakes before the pupils of the
Shoal Creek school. He astonished
teacher and pupils alike by his CLASH
fcation of reptiles, giving their Latin
names and discussing the harmless or
dangerous varieties. taking each from
a box as he explained it's varied hab-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
THOUGHTS OF READERS

The Democrat is not responsible for any
views expressed in this free forum Contribu-
tors are required to limit their articles strictly
to 200 words. Express some idea, or thought, II
argument, or state some pertinent fact, or ask
some timely question. Appeal to mems reason
and sense Of right and justice. Above all, avoid
abusing ''the other fellow calling him
names, for letters Of this kind will not be pub
lished. Everyone must give his name and
address, but a request not to publish them will
he lOnOrpd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

WILLIAM MARCoNl ON WAY TO FRONT
be named at all. III my own field
there has been some advance III practi-
cal wireless by which we are now able
signals from aeroplanes, which has
been made possible largely through
the Zig Improvements i'll air craft,
THE big lesson in Europe has been
one of organization of the physical
handling Of big material problems by
the armies doubt if any one before
this war ever realized the meaning
and value of railroad transportation
on a large scale. as it is practiced in
the United States Europe, too, has
learned how to do big industrial jobs
overnight. to assemble raw materials
and turn out needed factory products.
81 refuse to play the prophet role, so
[ would rather not say how many Of
these war products will be OF use to-
us when peace comes.
Since the beginning Of the war Mr..
Marconi has had unusual OppOrtuni-
ty for observing the practical side Of
the war, having early put his scientific
knowledge at the service of his coun-
try. AS a senator of the kingdom he
has visited England. Belgium. France
and other countries and introduced in
dustrial and shipping reforms In his
capacity as military officer he has
come into close relation with army
and navy and given the benefit Of his
science and business organization
knowledge to munition factories
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
QUESTIONS OF GOVERN MENT

Having been named as Democratic
candidate for member of Assembly,
desire to discuss present day political
issues with the voters Of Iowa county.
[ intend, if the weather is favorable,
to speak on High street, Mineral Point,
Saturday evening, September 80.
1t is our desire to say word for
Wilson, Wolfe, Williams, and the wise
and wholesome policies Of government
for which they stand.
Something will be said about the
platform conventions and their work.
ROBERT NJ. CRAWFORD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meetings, $50.
Morning Worship, 1920. Subject OF
sermon, The Profit of Prayer"
Sunday School. II: :45. Glasses for all
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League, $50.
Evening Worship, 7:30. Theme "The
River on the Divine Landscape"
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome
Save Thursday evening for the regu-
lar prayer service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
ENTERED INTO REST
Milo T. Burgess.

Milo T. Burgess died in Albuquerque,
New Mexico. Friday evening, Sept. Is.
He had been in failing health for many
months, and his death was not unex-
pected. His wife was with him in
Albuquerque, and will accompany the
body to this place. The time of the
funeral is not yet known. It will be
from the home of his aunt Miss Mary
Burgess.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
DRILLED, MERCURY AT 13O.
Japanese Troops Wore Anything They
Pleased In Formosa.

Tokyo.-American militiamen drill
ing on the Mexican border in terrific
heat may cool off when they hear that
1000 Japanese soldiers marched and
with the mercury as high as 130 de-
grees F. And only three cases of sun
stroke were reported in the entire
period.
The first nine days were spent in
constant marching. the troops covering
100 miles. Because of the heat the
soldiers were permitted to wear any
clothing they pleased Some wore he'll
NETS. some straw hats. some knitted
underskirtS or thin kimOno
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
few INVENTIONS.
Marconi Finds Nothing Notable
Has Been Perfected During War.
USE OF POISONOUS GASES OLD

Big Lesson of Conflict In Europe Is One
of Organization and transportation.
At Work on Signal System Which
Will Render Far More Difficult Sub
marine Warfare.
ROme.-No notable scientific discov-
cries or inventions are growing out Of
the great war, in the opinion Of Will
liam Marconi, the wireless inventor.
In a recent interview he declared:
GAS for war Inventions on the whole
there have been no great ones that oc-
cur to me. Most Of them have been
minor ones or applications of knowl-
edge previously at our disposal, as in
the case of poison gases, if these may
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
PAID TO REMAIN WIDOWER.
George Getzgar's Wife Awards Him $25
WeekIy-Leaves 100000.

New York.-George Getzgar of Sleeps
head Bay will get $50 week from his
wife's estate so long as he remains a
widower. This will was filed with the
surrogate Of Kings county. Mrs. Getz-
gar died Aug. Z, leaving 100000.
The greater part Of her estate goes
to st. Peters Lutheran church Of
Brooklyn and the Wartburg Orphans
Farm school at Mount Vernon. Her
son, Henry Gleistein, inherits her jew
elry and household goods and the In
come from the residue Of the estate.
On his death one-quarter Of the resi-
due will be divided among relatives.
her husband if he survives partlcipat-
ing in the division.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
JacobS-Hack.

A quiet wedding took place at st
PauPs church Monday morning, Sept
IS, 1916, at five O'Clock nuptial high
mass when Mrs Christine Jacobs,
daughter of Mr. Nicholas Kergen of
Kendall, was united in marriage to Nj
William Hack of this city, Rev. FIR. L.
P. O'Reilly officiating. They were at
tended by Mr. and Mrs N. j. Kieffer.
After wedding trip to Chicago and
other places they will return to their
home in this city
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
LOST DOLLAR HAS CLAIMANT.
Writer States Money Belonged to
Friend Who Was Killed

Paterson. y. 1.-The dollar bill on
which somebody wrote THE last Of
ten thousand" and which was found
in the pay envelope of a street sweeper
has found a claimant City Treasurer
Harry CorWin of Paterson has received
letter written in a woman's hand and
signed II. A. Gibbs" 1t came from
Fond du Lac, Wis. and the writer
asked Mr.. Corwin to send the bin to
that address.
The writer said she or he thought the
bill had belonged to q friend who had
met death in an accident April % last
after spending thousands Of dollars
Mr. CorWin sent on the bill, IS re-
quested. The writer said she or he had
recently read Of the discovery Of the
note
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
Falls Forty Feet on Mans Back.

Chester. Pa.-"See Il pin and pick it
up all that day you'll have good luck =
murmured Thomas Delaney as he stop
ped to pick up a pin at the foot Of a
scaffold. Then Joseph Gest, aged six
teen, came tumbling from the top Of
the scaffold and alighted On the for
mer's back. Gest's tumble was over
forty feet, and, while he was severely
injured, he will recover, physicians say
Delaney was only slightly Jared and
continued at work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS

This popular play was well presented
at the Municipal Theatre last Thursday
night. The attendance was large, and
from the rise of the curtain to it's fall
the piece was given very close atten-
ton. This arose not only from the
artistic developments of events, but also
from the earnestness of the actors, all
of whom excellently filled their re-
spective parts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin, Admirers of Fske Hara havea
them at the Davidson this The IRISH
really
before His markedly though the the
general character his
is demanded in the parts he carries is satisfactory
The nobody
anything about theme Of O ara vehicles
It's Hra that they hear, if he with
his
plot be before they leave theater The high
the Eighteenth The Of
beautiful old wishing wells
talk legend Killarney, Kildare Kill
number of Hara but Sunday night the
recall
Miss Helen Valley we'll suited the principal feminine role of the
wilu young
lord the played by Hara William T. Sheehan here
makes hit with that would be
and croak that would be good death watch
melody j. Sullivan j. E. Miller Be Sankey Lis Leigh and Lou
interesting The
special
Milwaukee Daily News TO Mr.. OI1aras play, its
His Desire like his vahic Irish
comeyy being laid Emerald isle the
1880 The item which this play exce those MI 1aa has given
The told without compica
frils, the plot direct and easily grasped.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
THE DUMB GIRL OF PORTICI

Pavlowa in The Dumb Girl of Portici
proved a great success at the World
Theatre. The community is highly
pleased All seats for Saturday s
matinee were sold in advance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
r. r. O. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES

SUNDAY SERVICES.
14th Sunday after Trinity-Sept. "a.
Holy Eucharist at 500 a. m.
Morning Prayer at 1870 a. m.
Sunday School at 1900.
Evening Prayer at 7:30 p. m.
Friday Evening Prayer at 1880.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

The want advs. bring results. They
appear on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

The Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
at Mineral Point will be held August
81 to "a, 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

w. J c Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
l9:90 = 90 a m ~ Public Worship.
11:45 q. m. Sunday School.
$50 p. IN. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
80 p m.
Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

FISKE O'HARA

In his new play, His
Hearts Desire, y Fiske
O'Hara has the best We
hicle he has ever been
provided with, and the
role of Sir Larry O'Nei1
affords the handsome
actor-singer the finest op-
portunity of his career to
exploit his splendid act
ing ability. He has been
given five new songs to
sing during the course of
the performance, and his
rich tenor voice renders
them in a manner that is
a delight to all who hear
them. Mr.. O'Hara holds
a warm spot in the affec-
ton of local playgoers,
and his coming is always
awaited with keen expec-
tations of pleasure.
Prices: $3.50, 100, rs, Soc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

The Want Advs. bring results. Read
them on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-21

Read over the wan+ ad vertisments.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19
Worth Knowing

e ,E
When dampening clothes that have
become too dry for ironing use warm
water. 1t penetrates more quickly
than cold and less Of it is required, so
that the ironing may be begun sooner.
When ironing handkerchiefs begin
ironing in the middle. Ironing the
edges first causes the middle to swell
out and makes it very difficult to iron
and fold them properly. Test the iron
on a piece of rag or paper to prevent
any accident by scorching.
Mother-of-pearl should never be
washed with soap, for it discolors and
destroys the brilliancy Of the shell.
The right method of cleaning is with
whiting and cold water. ~
To clean marble take two parts of
coda, one of pumice and ono of salt
Nn in powder) and mix to paste
With water. Rub this vigorously on
the marble and wash off with salt wa
tor. Finish with clean cold water and
q soft cloth. -a.
Corn breads are always heavy when
sweet milk is substituted for sour and
the soda is not changed to baking pow
der.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19
Some New Years Customs,
Both Ancient and Modern

Now Years in Rome was a day of
rejoicing and gladness. The people
celebrated it by feasting with each
feher and by giving presents to their
4ends. They were very careful about
{hsk behavior on this day, as they be-
1gved they would act throughout the
1oar as they did on New Years. On
tds holiday there was always a cele-
psat1on in the temple they had built
d Janus, and great preparations were
1ate for it.
HE Chinese people make a great
TIM over New Years, but their dates
~ not the same as ours, and their
INV year begins q little later than
Gnrs. For this festival day they dec
1Dato their houses and churches with
funny lanterns and gay ornaments. In
Ia churches incense 1s burned to the
avhL -
In Persia the people exchange eggs
al this day. This means that the
events Of the coming year are as un-
certain as the kind Of chicken which
viii hatch from each egg.
The Japanese have customs Of the
New Year much like those Of the Chi
nese, except that they have the same
calendar as we have, and so their new
year begins when ours does.
In ancient times the druids gave
pieces of their holy plant, the mistle-
toe, to all people on the first Of the
year as a wish that the receiver Of
these might be blessed all year.
The pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiv-
ing, but not New Years. Their rea-
son for this was because the month
was named after heather god. The
Quakers also follow this rule, and in
stead of January they call this month
the first month.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19
Not Her Celebration.

Old Zeb Jackson, the champion
whitewasher, walked down the main
street Of the village one morning dress
ed in his best suit, with a large, bril-
liant buttonhole bouquet and cotton
gloves on his big hands.
: Hello, Zeb!': said the postman.
"Afe you taking a holidays"
"Dlsh yere," said the old man, with a
proud wave Of his huge hand-"dish
yere am nah golding wedding univer-
sity, sab. Ah'm celebratin' hit"
But your wife," said the postman.
lis working as usual. saw her at the
washtub as passed your house." .r-
"Her?' said Zeb holly. &c She amt
got muffin ter do Wit hit. She's nah
fou'th.'- Country Gentleman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19

One day he was
proudly exhibit
ing it to some
frien d 8 when
J on es ca m e
along.
"Um," remark
ed Jones as he
8 lied up the
handsome ma
chine. whats
that thing there
on the side?"
ENTh ot'o q onoro
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19

rim and tire" answered Smith. 1--WE
always carry an extra one in case one
of the wheels goes wrong"
"Just as always said,' was the re-
Spouse of Jones. 1--WE driven bosses
for nigh on fifty years, and I never
had to carry spare leg for one of
them yet. "-Country Gentleman.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19
Light as Chaff
A Spare Leg.

Jones was old fashioned and stuck to
old fashioned ways. Smith was mod
ern and bought fine new automobile
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19

ground nOOr or
the farmhouse
had been annoy,
ed by a large pig
trying to gain en-
trance to his
whilom domicile.
"Why is that
pig always trying
to go into my
room?" Inquired,
the, s UNI mger,
boarder' Of the
hired man one
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19
Tho Usurper. !

Every night since he arrived at his
summer boarding house the occupant
Of the small but airy room on the rear
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-19

morning. do you think he has taken
fancy to me?'
'.It's his room during the winter"
whispered the hired man cautiously.