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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENT
The Work of Reconstruction Has
Been Placed Under the Best
Supervision.

Work is now under way which will,
when completed, give Mineral Point a
thoroughly reconstructed and greatly
improved water works system. In fact,
a first class water system. There will
be a well, or wells, furnishing an
abundant supply of pure, wholesome
water; and there will be new reser-
voir at the pumping station, and at the
first ward park there will be new
steel tank of greater capacity and at a
greater elevation than the present tank.
AS is well known locally, early last
spring The Democrat interpose6 rather
strenuous objections to some features of
the proposed work of water works re-
construction and extension. We want
ed the city officials to be sure that they
were right before they went ahead.
But change has come over the situa-
ton. Last week Mayor Brown called
in w. G. Kirchoffer, a sanitary con-
structing engineer for the State Board
of Health, who has thoroughly inspect
ed the local situation. and will make
recommendations and supervise con-
structiOn, which give the city water
works system of which will the com
munity will be proud
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
NEW BUILDING FOR PLATTEVILLE
NORMAL

After delay of about two years the
funds set aside by the state legislature
for the construction Of the new agricul-
ture and physical and manual training
building at the Platteville Normal
school have at last become available
and the Board Of Regents has awarded
the contracts for the work. which is to
be begun within few weeks.
The new building will be located just
south of the present building and will
be within easy access OF the school
farm and TIE athletic field. The build
ing will be TWO and one half stories
high and constructed of gray vitrified
brick, to harmonic with the present
normal building. The basement will
contain large forge room, large
farm carpentry room, a dairy labora-
tory, a testing room, a stock Judging
room, and commOdiOus laboratories,
shower bath rooms and dressing rooms.
These latter are quite essential to the
departments in which young men have
to be dressed in keeping with the work
that they do. The stock Judgment
room will have an entrance ChrOugh
which farm machinery can be taken.
The dairy room and the testing room
will be tioored with concrete, and so
arranged that the drainage will be eX-
cellent, the best cleaning and sanitary
conditions thus obtained. The second
floor will contain a large gymnasium,
two laboratories Gone for soils and the
other for agronomy,) a green room
with glass facing east and south and
with glass roof,) storage rooms and
office. The third floor will contain a
lecture room (suitable for short courses
in agriculture a room for mechanical
drawing, and several large recitation
rooms. This new building will be
ample to permit the accommodation of
a large increase in the enrolment, both
in the departments of agriculture and
manual training.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
FAIR BOARD PLANS
CARE OF AUTO|STS
Parking Space Increased Ten
Fold Over Last Year.

Madison, Aug. 15.-The problem of
taking care of thousands of automo-
bilists, who will attend the Wisconsin
state fair next month-Sept. II to Is
is now being considered by the off,
cials. This is one of the most import
ant subjects to be settled.
Wisconsins automobile registrations
are passing the 10000 mark. There
are 10000 more car owners than a
year ago. Furthermore, roads have
been improved and there is a greater
tendency to motor to Milwaukee, it be-
this is being considered by the Off
cia1s
A general survey will be made of
the grounds within few days and all
available space will be converted into
automobile parking space. There will
be 10000 square feet available inside
the race tracks. The ten acres of land,
just added to the eastern boundary OF
the state fair grounds, will also be
parking space.
Here are some facts to be consider
ed by motorists who will drive to the
fair:
There will be ten times more park
ing space than ever before
Automobiles will he admitted free
on the nights Of Sept. 10, L and IA,
and on auto racing days-Sept. Is and
16-eXcept on infeld.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
A MONSTER ELM STUMP

The biggest stump you ever saw lies
upturned at the corner of Iowa and
Madison streets, on the lot where Will
liam Buckingham is building new
houses. The elm tree which grew from
it was one Of the oldest and largest in
or around Mineral Point. At the but
where it was chopped off it was nearly
four feet in diameter The stump was
taken out by Stewart Tricker, William
Evans and Gus Larson; and to do the
work they used grubhoe, axe, pick and
shovel, John G. Whites capstain, and
sticks of dynamite. The hole remain
ing after their stump clearing opera
tions leaves room for large basement
for new dwelling house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
THE MAN BEHIND TIE GUN.

The preparedness movement. pre-
paredness parades and the mobilization
of the militia for federal service OF the
Mexican border brought personal phys,
ical unpreparedness into the limelight
in a manner that will doubtless stimu
late wholesome reaction on the part
of the people. In commenting on the
New York preparedness parade, 'Scl :
entifc American says that excluding
the thousands Of paraders obviously OF
forty or beyond, not one in three could
properly be passed by any surgeon of a
volunteer regiment; that not one IN SIX
could, as he stood that Saturday, have
entered our regular army" Just as a
chain IS AS weak as its weakest link, SO
national preparedness can be effective
only in proportion to the preparedness
Of the individual units. Millions of
men willing to fight and unable to do
so efficiently would constitute but a
feeble national bulwark.
In Wisconsin, according to news dis
patches, 205, or about one sixth OF the
members of the 3rd regiment, were re-
.iected as physically deficient. Com
pany B of Oshkosh alone lost 81 men.
All Of these had been examined be-
fore admission to the militia companies
and may therefore be presumed to be
above the average Of physical condi-
ton.
Thus does practical experience once
more demonstrate the practicabil1ty OF
the "theoretical' scientists, who for
years have been urging that the con-
servation and upbuilding of physical
health is legitimate and insistent pub
lie business.
In the face of such evidence as is Of
fered above by reporters who can in
nowise be held to be emotional, senti-
mental dreamers, additional respect
must be accorded medical inspection of
school children, open air schools, play
grounds, public baths, gymnasia, dis
pensaries and other forms of publicly
owned health building machinery. Cit
liens in many Wisconsin communities
will doubtless begin to take stock OF
the facilities their towns offer to the
upbuilding of a physically strong and
competent citizenry. Many communi-
ties will then be spurred to overhaul
and install human conservation equip
ment. Obviously, the wise will pro-
vide for the girls as we'll as the boys
because they, quite as much as the
boys, will determine the future fitness
of the nation to survive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
CALLS GOMPERS A NUISANCE
Senator Sherman Makes Hot Attack
on Labor Federation Head.

Washington, Aug. 15.-President
Samuel Gompers of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor was characterized as
a public nuisance" by Senator Sher-
man of Illinois in a depression from
senate speech on the shipping bill.
There is no more tyrannical, out
rageous injustice than that of leaders
who live on the sweat of other peo-
pies brows," said Senator Sherman.
"Mr. Gompers is public nuisance"
Referring to the Indianapolis and Los
Angeles dynamite trials, Senator Sher-
man declared the federation president
had "prostituted the cause of labor
by using funds of laboring men for
the defense of these criminals"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

ALI visitors to the fair are cordially
invited to visit the Public Library.
The Rest Room is reached by the Ii
brary entrance.
New Books
Martin, Geoffry-Modern chemistry
and its wonders.
Charters, w. W.-Teaching the COM
mon branches.
Davey, John-Schools Of to- morrow.
Painton, Edith - Commencement
manuel.
Robinson, F. B.-Efective public
speaking.
Simons, Sarah E.-American litera-
ture through illustrative readings.
Smart, W. k.-How to write busi
ness letters.
Phillips. E. F.-Beekeeping.
Burns. James-How to play tennis.
Crow, Carl-Japan and America.
Koebel, w. H.-The South Americans.
Usher, Roland G.-The challenge OF
the future.
For Younger Readers
Marshall, H. E.-Boy kings and girl
queens.
Field and Nearing = Community
civics.
Dopp, K. E.-Early cave men,
Holbrook, Florence-Book of nature
myths.
Greenwood, Grace = Stories from
famous ballads.
Boylan, Grace D.-The pipes of
Clovis
Schultz, James W.-Sinoph the
Indian boy.
Verrill, A. H Harper'5 wireless
book.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
SMITH NEW TAMMANY BOSS
Sheriff Slated for Leader in Place of
Charles r. Murphy.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 15.-Charles
F Murphy, leader of Tammany hall,
has sat for the last time at the head
of the Nen York city's delegation in
a gathering of state Democrats, ac-
cording to statements made by his
closest friends. His state leadership
has come practically to an end. Sheriff
Tammany leadership.
While the sheriff wishes to be the
nominee for mayor of New York next
fall, it is the opinion of leading Tam
many men that he must lay aside his
personal preference and become the
big chief of the Fourteenth street wig
wan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Strike Peril Wanes Following
ParIey with President.
CONFERENCES ARE RENEWED
Both Sides Sleep Over Proposals Made
Back and Forth Through Chief
Maoistrate-NeutraI Board of Arbi-
traton Is Suggested-Union Men
Ask That President Hear the Case.

Washington, Aug. 15.-President
Wilson apparently made such progress
in his conferences with the railroad
managers and the heads of the broth
erhoods which are threatening a ma
tionwide strike that after he had con-
ferred with both sides it was agreed
the outlook was hopeful.
When the railroad managers closed
their first conference with the presi-
dent at p. NJ they went into secret
meeting to discuss some proposal
which the president had laid before
them as a result of his earlier confer
ence with the brotherhood leaders,.
It's nature was kept secret, but it was
believed to be that President Wilson
appoint neutral arbitrators and thus
they go before a board which they con-
sidered so constituted as to give them
a fair hearing.
Want Wilson to Hear Case.
The brotherhood men, at their con-
ference with the executive indicated
WlllluSuCSS W al Jill dIS IL I1C pl C01-
dent himself would hear the case or
possibly if he would appoint the neu-
trails on a large board on which all
the brotherhoods would be repre-
sented.
When the managers committee left
the White House with the prospect Of
returning at O'Clock the following
morning, it was said the president had
put plainly before both sides the in
terests of the public and considered
that a decision rested with the man
ayers and the employees and that he
could do nothing but wait. After he
saw the railroad managers Tuesday
morning he conferred again with the
representatives of the employees.
President Makes Statement.
After the conference with the rail-
road managers the president issued
the following statement:
81 have met both sides and have
gone over the case with utmost frank
ness. | shall not be able to judge un-
til Tuesday whether we have feast
BILE basis Of settlement"
Secretary Tumulty, who gave out
the presidents statement refused to
amplify it in any way, saying that
nothing could be known definitely un-
til the president sees the managers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
THE McGOVERN MEETING

Former Governor Francis E. Nc
Govern has the honor of delivering
the first political speech in Mineral
Points new Municipal Theatre. He
spoke there last Friday evening. He
was accompanied to town by his friend
and supporter Levi w. Pollard; and
was introduced by our townsman w. S.
Pedley.
The speech was what might be ex-
pected from Francis E. McGoyern. q
very able speech, and was attentively
listened to throughout. 1t was a vigor
Gus arraignment of the Philipp admin
istration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Engineer Is EIec+rocuted.

Kenosha, Aug. 15.-Sydney Men
nell, thirty-six years old, night en-
gineer of the plant of the Simmons
company, was electrocuted in the en-
gine room Of the company at an early
hour in the morning. His body was
found behind a switchboard in the en-
gine room. lie was the first of the
men employed at the Simmons plant
to die since the recent Insurance plan
was adopted and his widow was paid
5000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
EXPERTS RAISING POTATOES
Field of Thirty Acres Produces Crop
of 5000 Bushels.

OcontO, Aug 15.-EEDeriment is be-
ern Potato company, and George Bey-
er Oconto real estate dealer, in plant
ing one of the largest experimental pO-
tat0 farms in this state.
During the past three years there
has been considerable headWay made
in certified potato seeds and the two
have undertaken the task Of demon
strating to the farmers mat potatoes
can be raised in some Of the bad soil
in this county with coed results if the
modern method of potato raising is
followed On thirty acres 5000 bushels
are expected. Poison controls the
bugs, and Bordeau spraying the blight
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G.. w. Emery, Pastor.

c. w. Emery, Pastor.
Glass Meeting, $50.
Morning Worship, 1890
Sunday School. AS.
Our motto The Whole church a.
Sunday School"
Junior League, 800.
The evening service will be held at
Z O'Clock and will be in charge of the
Epworth League.
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, 1916-08-17
Three Russian Armies Chase
Foe in GaIICia.
RETREAT IS ON LONG LINE
SIavs Force Germans and Austrians to
Fall Back on Len1berg-Disaster
Reaches from Pripet Marshes to the
Carpathian Mountains-Advance of
Muscovites Unchecked.

Petrograd, Aug. 15.-The last for
midable Austro-German barrier to
Lemberg has been broken and the
Teutonic forces are making a general
retreat on a ninety-mile front in the
direction of the Galician capital
Compelled to retire from the strong
Otripa river positions by the threat
11.at his armies would be surrounded
and captured, General Won Bethmer is
falling back steadily on the Zlota
Lipa, eighteen miles to the west.
But Russian forces already have
crossed the Zlota Lipa north of Stan
islau and the danger of blow at his
right flank will prevent Bothmer from
making a stand here.
Russ Reap Bloody Harvest.
On the whole line the Russian now
ing machine is reaping a bloody har-
vest On the front east and southeast
of Lemberg alone, it is estimated that
the Austro-Germans have lost $4,000
men, or half their effectives. This fact,
it is believed, necessitates the contin-
ued retreat before the Russians
The Russians are Systematically
sending forward their infantry to
pound the enemy front, while Cossaok
cavalry attacks and demoralizes the
wings. One regiment of OrenbGrgers
alone took 1000 Austro-G German pris-
Oners.
The proportion Of Germans among
both prisoners and enemy killed and
wounded is steadily increasing This
is believed to be due to the fact that
the Austrians have practically ex-
hausted their reserves and that Ger
man re-enforcements are being
brought up in large numbers to stiffen
their lines.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
ENTERED INTO REST
James Winn of Juneau, Alaska.

James Winn Of Juneau, Alaska.
This Wednesday morning Edward
Ellingen received from his cousin Ed,
ward Ellingen Of Juneau copies Of two
Alaskan newspapers, which contain
news of the death at his home in
Juneau, Saturday morning, August g.,
of James Winn, man we'll and affec-
,tionately known all over Alaska.
James Winn, who is cousin OF our
townsman Charles |. Winn, was born
in Cornwall, England, 73 years ago the
18th Of last January. He was truly an
Alaskan pioneer, being the first white
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Falls from Train.

Oconomowoc, Aug. 15.-Fred Shields
fell from a moving passenger train
near the Milwaukee road passenger
station, receiving a bad cash in his
head. Mr.. Shields had helped a friend
on board with baggage, and in at
tempting to leave the train, which was
then moving, fell to the ground.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Lauren L. Thurbur,

who was station agent Of the G. M. &
St. P. railway, at Muscoda, for nearly
fifty years, died at Oconomowoc, Satur
day morning, August 5; aged 76 years,
months, 10 days.
Mr. Thurbur was an honored citizen,
civil war veteran and member of
the Masonic lodge. He was buried at
Muscoda with G. A. r. and Masonic
hOnOrC
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
GOOD REPORT ON WATER

Dr. S. r. Ridley, health officer, in
forms The Democrat that he has just
received a good report on samples of
water lately sent to the State Hygenic
Laboratory at Madison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Old Settler Dies.

Askeaton Aug. 15-Herman Vande
Hell, seventy-nine years old, ere Of the
earliest settlers of the town Of Hol-
land, is dead. He was one Of the col
ony that came over from Holland with
Father Van den Brook in 1848, and
has been a continuous resident on the
farm he first cleared
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
EmnIvs a VISITING Nurse.

De Pere, Aug. 15.-The common
council has voted to employ visiting
nurse. The question has been agitated
here for the last five years. The board
of health recommended the PROPOSE
ton, and it was supported by the
Woman's club and the school boards.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE SOLD
Mineral Point Company Sells To
Men From Indiana.

The Mineral Point Telephone Com
pany have sold. their exchange and
other telephone property to E. L..
Harman of Disko, Ind, and Fl. L..
Larrew of Akron, Ind. Both purchas-
ers are men of wide and successful
experience in the telephone business.
Mr.. Larrew is here on the job already,
and Mr. Harman will come just as soon
as he can secure dwelling house
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Mayor May Serve.

Madison, Aug. 15.-The attorney
general has advised District Attorney
George H. Markham of Beaver Dam
that a mayor of a city may be ap-
pointed as an inspector Of construc-
tion of state highways by county
highway commissioner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
More Inmates Sterilized.

Chippewa Falls, Aug. 15.-Ten won1-
en- inmates of the feeble-minded home
at Chippewa Falls were successfully
sterilized and the patients are recover
ing, DIR. J. r. Lyman, Eau Claire, in
charge of the work, announced
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
P. 0. VIVIAN'S BIG GARAGE

P. O. Vivian's big garage, corner of
Vine and Commerce street, is nearing
completion. It is great brick, iron
and concrete structure,-56 by 80 feet,
two stories above the street level and a
basement uuder the entire building.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Increases Capital Stock.

Madison, Aug. 15.-The Charles Al
shuler Manufacturing company of Ra-
cine has fled an amendment to its
articles Of incorporation in the Office
Of the secretary Of state increasing its
capital stock from $25, ,G6G to $3.50, 900.
Frank Alshuler is president, and Ed
mund NJ. Hollister is secretary Of the
company.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Austria Seeks Spain's Aid.

Paris, Aug. 15.-It is reported here
that Austria is seeking Spain's aid in
the war. Count Romanones, the Span.
isb premier, had long conference at
Madrid Saturday with the Austrian
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
REST TENT AT THEFAIR GROUNDS

The Civic Club will have a tent on
the Fair Grounds, near Floral Hall,
where parcels can be checked and
mothers rest with their little ones.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. c. Bond, Pastor.

In the absence of the pastor for a
month vacation, morning services will
be conducted by visiting clergymen.
Next Sunday morning Rev. Mr..
Studebaker will offciate.
1:45 m Sunday School.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7:30 p m.
Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Makes Crude Potash.

Amigo, Aug. 15.-Twenty-eight bar
rels of crude potash have been made
at the plant of the Amigo Potash COM
pany, Each barrel weighs between
800 and 900 pounds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Lawn PARTY.

Mr. and Mrs Henry McMurrough had
a lawn party on Sunday in honor of
Miss Dolores Sullivan of Chicago.
About twelve people were present and
all report delightful time
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
r. p. o. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sunday, Aug. 20.
Holy Eucharist at 500 a. m.
Morning Prayer, 10:30 a. m.
Sunday School, 1900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
SEEKS BIG FLOOD RELIEF
Bill Introduced for 100000 for West
Virginia Sufferers.

virginia SUHererS.
Washington, Aug. Ex-senator Chill
ton introduced a bill to appropriate
100000 for relief of victims in the re-
cent flood in West Virginia. 1t was re-
ferred to the appropriations COM
mittee
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania
suggested facetiously that an amend
ment be added to appropriate $780,
900 for Pittsburgh, which suffered
from a recent thunderstorm"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
Liqhtninu Kills Bather.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 15.-Frank
Vogt, fifty years old, was struck by
lightning and killed while in the bath
tub at his home here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17

ambassador, says a Havas dispatch
from San Sebastion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
FIVE CARS OF LIVE STOCK

were shipped out of Mineral Point to-
day, Tuesday. The shipments consisted
of steers. sheep and hogs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17

Many and boys have entered fine animals for contest
the fat calf and fat Shows This feature will be
great success.
In the there 129 harness entriesa magnificent
field of entries.
Permanent improvements and repanting have brought
the art hall into line with it's name and will be filled with
exhibits which will be truly artistic.
The improvements to buildings and grounds, by the
generous aid of the field day association makes pleasant
surroundings for Mineral Points great annual reunion
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-17
THE FAIR

Mineral Point is all set
for a great fair perhaps
the greatest fair in the
history of the Southwest
ern Wisconsin Fair asso-
citation. Early this season
a lively interest was wide
ly manifested in the sue
cess of Mineral Points S
great annual exposition.