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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
GRAND DUCHESS MARIE PAvLOvNA.

ally shocking her relatives by jumping
over the taut traces of court etiquette.
AS a young lady she had spent great
deal of her life in Paris with her ia
Their, who had made a morganatic mar
rage with Countess PistolkOrs after an
unsavory scandal and had been exiled
by the car, but the grand duchess had
been brought up by her aunt, the
Grand Duchess Serge, the czarinas
sister, and had been educated to be-
come a domestic, digniied wife of
royal prince. Nobody guessed that
when she went to Stockholm and en-
tered the family Of the Swedish king
she would develop into the most astute
and dangerous spy whom the Russian
government could employ in the land
Of it's neighbor and possible enemy.
She, with the Russian military at
tache and the Russian minister at
Stockholm, M. Savinsky, gave her
three-the minister, the attache and
the grand duchess-left Sweden at the
same time. Prince William found no
trouble in keeping his little boy, born
in 1909. The mother apparently had
no desire for the child.
But the war found the three in Rus
STA, and the Grand Duke Paul was
allowed to return with his morganatic
wife. There the grand duchess, now
only twenty-siX, has become in the
meantime immersed in charity work,
being at the head of a committee
which plans to look after the wounded
soldiers when they have recovered suf-
iciently to take up responsibilities of
existence, but are perhaps not strong
enough ever to return to the army
With as much ability and energy as
she displayed at Stockholm as a spy
she is now displaying as the executive
head Of a committee so important that
it has become an adjunct to the gov
eminent and receives a subsidy of mil
lions of dollars. The work is thorough
~ organized. the young grand duchess
having the assistance of large staff,
but giving her orders in military fash
ion through her aid-de-camp, Colonel
StaritSki.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
PLUMBERS MUSTN'T RIDE.
Union Forbids Them to Go on Bicy-
cIes For Short ks.

Elkhart, Ind.-''We walk" has been
the slogan of Elkhart journeyman
plumbers since the passing of rule by
the union forbidding the use of bi-
cycle or motorcycle in going to and
from short jobs
The penalty is a So fine. Men are
permitted under the rule to ride to
work for all day tasks and to use
wheels at the noon lunch hour, but
they must not make intervening trips
on wheels. They may be passengers at
any time in vehicles provided by their
regular employers.
The rule was the result of a boast at
a union meeting of one of the men that
he had completed an unusually large
number of "short jobs" during that
particular day because he used a BIZ
cycle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
DIDN'T KNOW He WAS RICH.
Mother Left $4,000 to Fireman four
Years Ago, but He Wasn't Curious.

Philadelphia-Joh T. Lammon. for
more than twenty years a member OF
the Philadelphia fire department, learn
ed for the first time he had inherited
fortune from his mother. who died four
years ago here.
The exact amount has not been def
nitely ascertained, but is estimated at
about $4,000. Most of it is in bonds,
deeds, mortgages and bank deposits.
besides a large amount of cash in
safe deposit box in the vaults of the
Fidelity Trust company.
"JOhn never was curious" said sew
eral of his brother firemen afterward.
at is likely that when his mother died
he just moved into her home and never
bothered about going through her per
sonal effects"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Price Of Binding Irvine.

Richland Center Democrat: The
1916 price of binding Irvine manufac-
tured at the Wisconsin state prison was
made last week by the state board Of
control at 81 cents per pound in carload
lots. This price is said to be as low as
the lowest, among the states that man
ufacture Irvine with prison labor.
Kansas has fixed the price at 94c,
Michigan &c, and Minnesota same as
Wisconsin. The price is materially
higher than year ago, due to increased
cost of material. Ocean tonnage has
increased from 75c to 1926 and other
factors also have had an influence as
the raw material must be brought by
ship from distant countries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
DANGERS OF Draft.

Drafts feel best when we are hot and
perspiring, just when they are most dangerous
and the result is Neuralgia. Stiff Neck, Sore
Muscles or sometimes an attack of Rheumatism.
In such cases apply Sloan's Liniment. 1t
stimulates circulation to the sore and painful
part. The blood flows freely and in short
tine the stiffness and pain leaves. Those
suffering from Neuralgia or Neuralgia Head
ache will find one two applications of Sloan s
Lininent will give grateful relief. The agoniz-
ing pain gives way to tingling sensation Of
comfort and warmth and quiet rest and sleep is
possible Good for Neuritis too. Price 25c at
your Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
THE SHEBOYGAN DAIRY BOARD

Sheboygan, Wis, March 1, 1916.
Twenty four factories offered 1924
cases Of longhorns on call board today
and all sold at 18c.
Sales a year ago today on the Sheboy-
gan board were: 63 cases Young
Americas at 15c, 80 cases longhorns at
155c, 1893 at 15c, 38 at 145c, 10 at 144c,
80 boxes square prints at 155c, 246 at
15c, and 4S at 145c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
FOR SALE !!
The Jas. SpensIey Property
VERY DESIRABLE INDEED

Mr. Spensley has purchased property in
Madison and has placed with the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency the sale of his Mineral
Point property, and it will be sold cheap if sold
soon.
The property includes his fine residence fac
ing on Church street, in Spensley's subdivision
This is one of the best residences IN town.
There are two good lots adjoining and another
fine lot connected by an alley. This last lot
also fronts on Church street.
There is also the J. M. Smith homestead prop
erty, including the house and barn and smaller
house. In this tract there are eight hne lots IN
all.
The prices on all these pieces of property are
made right to sell. It will pay to investigate
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
MASCOT DOG TRUE TO TITLE.
Barking, He Saves Twenty Stu
dents From Death In Fire

Lafayette, Ind. = Bob, the bulldog
mascot of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fra
ternity of Purdue university, saved
the lives Of twenty-four members by
arousing them when the house was
burning.
The two lower floors Of the building
were in flames when the men were
awakened by the dogs barking. With
the exception of one student, who was
overcome and was rescued by firemen,
the fraternity men escaped down the
fire escapes. The building was de
StrOVed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
NEW GROUNDING YARN.
Did Not Re- enter Hole Because Ii Was
Frozen to Death.

Norwich. Conn.-Byron P. Fox, an
Uncasvlle farmer, appeared in Nor
WITCH recently with a story that may go
to show why Mr.. Grounding failed so
miserably as a weather prOgnosticator
this year According to Mr.. Fox, who
admitted that until recently his conf
dence had never been shaken in the
grounding prophecy. fine specimen of
the woodchuck was found frozen to
death near Glasbrenners livery and
garage in Uncasville recently.
1T must have been layin' near the
road there for over a week. said Mr..
Fox. "COse. it didn't see its shadow
the day it came out. and suppose the
critter was too blamed proud to crawl
back afterward. Anyhow, it stayed
out and was frozen. No wonder we've
freeZin' weather"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Colds Quickly Relieved.

Many people cough and cough-from
the beginning of Fall right through to Spring.
Others get cold after cold. Take DIR. King s
New Discovery and you will get almost I'M
mediate relief. 1t checks your cold, stops une
racking, rasping, tissue tearing cough, meals
the Inflammation, soothes the raw tubes. Easy
to take, Antiseptic and Healing. Get a QUO
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery to-day.
SIT is certainly great medicine and keep
bottle of it continually on hand" writes W. Z.
Jesseman, Franconia, N. FL. Money back If not
satisfied
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Jail Prisoners Make Shawls.

Evansville, Ind.-Hand knitted wool
en- shawls, the kind that grandmother
wore,'' are being made by men prison
ers in the county jail here. Two Of
the shawls have been completed and
are valued at $40 each. Four of the
prisoners are working ON the shawis,
and they have become experts. Elk,
actly 6,405 knots are made in each
shawl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Former Wife of Prince William
of Sweden Active In War.
HAS ACTED WELL AS spy.
Grand Duchess Marie Was Considered
Liqht Hearted Girl and Cared For
Nothing but a Good Time-After
Doing Espionage Work She Returned
to Russia-Now Charitable Worker.

Petrograd.- William Of Swe-
den the Duke of Sudermania), the
kings second son, has presented
collection to the museum at Stockholm
which is associated with great pOlitl-
cal events as we'll as with the Shatter-
ing of the romance of his marriage.
The collection was made on a hunting
expedition in East Africa. partly in
company with w. n. Mcmillan OF st.
Louis, and Nairobi, whittier he went
few years ago, after the divorce from
his wife, the Grand Duchess Marie Paw
lovna of Russia, a cousin of the car.
The marriage was dissolved by the
Russian council of state March 20,
1914, negotiations having been made
between the governments at Stock
holm and Petrograd. 1t had been cele-
brated at the Russian capital in May.
1908. and the wedding was one Of the
most magnificent ever known in the
Russian court. All difficulties between
the two countries Of a political nature
were thought to have been settled by
a treaty signed at this time.
The Grand Duchess Marie the daugh-
ter of the Grand Duke Paul, the cars
uncle, was considered light hearted
girl who cared for nothing but a good
time and was not afraid of occasion
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Seed Corn Brings S25 Per BusheI

OCO~ WITT Ut 'lI9S VN-O q I1U
Platteville Witness: At an auction
sale on the farm of P. Fl. McGrane, in
Seymour township, Lafayette county,
common yellow dent seed corn sold for
a trife over $25 bushel; one and one
half bushels being sold for $38. At a
sale on the farm of P. McComish, in
the same neighborhood, about month
ago, the same quantity Of the same
kind of corn, sold for $18.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
NELSON RELIC LONG IN PAWN.
$4,000 Miniature Found on Taxi Driver.
Possession a Mystery.

London.-The London police are try
ing to trace the ownership of a superb
ly executed miniature of Lord Nelson,
with plaitings of Lady Hamilton's hair,
valued at more than $4,000, found on Il
taxi chauffeur charged with being in
unlawful possession of property sup
posed to have been stolen.
The Nelson relic had been in pawn
for So since September, 1912, and the
taxi man went to redeem it. 1t was
then discovered that it was worth ii
large sum and that the hair in it was
that of Lady Hamilton. The taxi man
said it was given to his wife on hey
marriage, but the police were not sat
isfied with the story and arrested him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
BuruIar Had Marked Bible,

Harrisburg, Pa.-Henry Bake of this
city has been arrested by State Police
man Curtis A. Davies on charges of
burglary. He confessed to a string OF
thefts covering months in the fashion
able suburban districts of the state
capital In Bake's pocket was found q
much used Bible. Circled with red
ink was the quotation. Seek and ye
shall find
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
The Court of Last Resort.

Around the stove of the cross roads
grocery is the real court of last resort, for it
finally over rules all others Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has been brought before this
court in almost every cross roads grocery in
this country, and has always received favor
able verdict 1t is in the country, where man
experts to receive full value for his money that
this remedy is most appreciated. Obtainable
avervWhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
HAPPILY MARRIED IS YEARS.
Husband, co. and Wife, SO, Celebrate
Weddinq Anniversary.

Glen Gardner, n J.-At their home
stead in Mountainville Jacob n. Pot
ter, ninety years old, and his wife,
who is eighty eight years of age, cele-
brated the sixty-sixth anniversary Of
their marriage.
Soon after their marriage they NOV
ID to the farm and have lived there
ever since. Both of the agei people
arc enioving good hath.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
UTICA citizen TO
Be GIVEN HONOR
City to Have Exclusive HOIi~
day, Recurring Annually.
FOR GENEROUS BENEFACTOR!

Projected and Settled Upon at a Meet
ing of Citizens at Which Mayor Pre-
sides-WiII Be Known as Proctor
Day, and People Are Asked to Pay
Tribute.
Utica, n Utica is to have an
other holiday, one entirely and eXclu-
sively it's own, to be observed this year
and henceforth annually as long as the
CITY stands. 1t is to be known as Proc
tor day, in honor Of q citizen, phllan-
thropist and benefactor has done 50
much for the city-who has surrounded
it with parks and established many CT
it's charitable and public enterprises.
Added. then, to the usual holidays OF
the wear, so far as Utica is concerned.
will be Proctor day. when the people
will cease from their labors and cele-
brate the day III fitting manner, look
ing forward to it from year to year IS
an established occasion in the life Of
the city.
All this was determined and settled
upon at a meeting Of citizens held III
the common council chambers, the
mayor Of the city, Hon. James d.
Smith, presiding.
Mayor Smith gave his Endorsement Of
the project, declaring that he was will
ing to serve in any capacity that would
be useful to the project. ID. +. Howe.
secretary OF the chamber of commerce,
was chosen secretary, and he also eX-
pressed his qualification over the fact
that a Proctor day had been inaugu-
rated.
A general discussion followed, and
ways and means of organizing Proctor
day upon q permanent basis were con
sidercd The opinion prevailed that
permanent ana self perpetuating body
should be formed for conducting the
celebration from year to year, with au-
thOrity to appoint committees to assist
as occasion might require
1t is understood, although it was not
finally settled, that the celebration this
year should be held Saturday, July 8.
There was some discussion as to the
practicability of having the celebration
so near to the Fourth Of July, but this
was regarded as Il matter which could
be determined after more cOnSidera-
ton.
The question of financing the holiday
also came up for discussion, and the
opinion prevailed that the celebration
should not be of q character requiring
q heavy expense. 1t was agreed that
there should be bands, speaking and IA
few attra ctiOns in the parks, but that
the aim should be to make the occasion
where the people of the city could
come together in pleasant recreation
and amusement. AS Il mode of raising
The little money required it was sug
geSted by Mr. Maher, and the suggeS-
ton was generally approved, that
small reccptacles should be placed in
the stores and factories of the city,
into which the people might deposit
whatever amounts they choose to de-
fray the expenses. 1t was suggested
that the receptacles should bear the
following inscription:
PROCTOR DAY.
Saturday, July s, 1916.
EVERYBODY'S HOLIDAY!
When all UticanS, old and Young, win
honor q name that deserves our best.
Voluntary COntributiOnS-FrOm All the
People.
DOLLARS! ( Drop Your Coin Here and
DIMESi Share in the Pleasures Of
PENNIES! the Great Day!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Daily ThouQht.

There is a tremendous difference be-
tween the selfishness or thoughtless-
ness practiced by the young and the
seltishness which old age has made it's
settled and deliberate habit.-Beatrice
Harraden
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Kills Panther After Fiqht.

Towanda. Pa. = Joseph Camp. pre-
prietor of hotel at Powell, killed &
monster wild cat after terrific battle.
during which the beast nearly killed
Camps dog The wildcat weighed
nearly fifty pounds and was The larges'
ever killed in this county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
The Census.

The Constitution requires a general
census every ten years. The first was
taken in 1890. The cost of taking this
census is paid by the United States
government, not by the state govern
ments The separate states may, of
course, take state censuses on their
own account, for which they must pay
out of their own treasures.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
A Specific Against Colds.

The nearest thing to specific against
colds is sleeping porch or open bed room and
a cold sponge bath every morning when you
first get up then you will occasionally take a
cold especially when colds are epidemic, and
when you do you will find Chamberlain S Cough
Remedy great help in enabling you to get rid
Of it, Try it. ObtainabJe everywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Watch Child For Worms.

Worms sap childs strength, rob
child of food and make child fretful irritated
nervous. Watch stool and at first sign or
suspicion Of worms give one-half to one lozenge
Kickapoo Worm Killer, a candy worm remover.
Gives immediate results, is laxative Paralyzes
and removes the worms, improves digestion
and general health of child. Con ;inue giving
Kickapoo Worm Killer until all signs of worms
are gone. 25c. at your Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
An Ideal Spring Laxative.

A good and time tried remedy is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. The first dose will
move the sluggish bowels, stimulate the liver
and clear the system of waste and blood i'm
purities. You owe it to yourself to clear the
system of body poisons, accumulated during
the winter. DR.. Kings New Life Pills will do
it, 25c. at your Drugs ist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Where She Drew the Line.

rs the play one which you would
permit your daughter to attend?" we
ask of the lady who has been ex-
pounding her views on the necessity
for handling vital topics in the drama.
certainly" she replies, "but l wouldn't
allow my son to see it."-Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Keep Your Bowels Regular.

AS everyone knows, the bowels are
the sewerage system Of the body, and it is of
the greatest Importance that they move once
each day. If your bowels become constipated,
take dose of Chamberlain s Tablets just after
supper and they will correct the disorder. OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-09
Proper Treatment For BiIousness.

Churchvile, N Y, was bilious and had sick
headache and dizzy spells. Chamberlain's
Tablets were the only thing that gave her per-
manent relief. Obtainable everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-14
ExPRESSl0U|S
winner IN THE
Grand CIRCUIT

Syracuse, ". r, Sept. 13.-Express
Lou. Tommy Murphy's bay Ally, won
the 5000 American Horse Breeders fu-
turity, the feature Of today's Grand
Circuit races with impressive ease. The
Murphy entry led tho neld from start
to finish in both heats and crossed the
line with plenty to spare.
The real contest developed in a tri-
angular battle between Suldine, Lotto
Watts and Bingen Silk. Lotto Watts
finished second in the first heat after
a hard stretch duel with Suldine. Lotto
Watts closing fast in the last few
yards to take fourth place.
The battle for second honors in the
second heat produced a stirring finish.
Rounding the turn into the stretch.
Suldine. Bingen Silk and Lotto Watts
were almost on even terms about a
length behind the speeding Murphy en-
try. Within 200 yards of the finish
Traynor whipped Suldine into second
place.
Walter Cox drove Young Todd to an
easy victory in the Syracuse stake Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-14
$500 GERMANS
ARE PRISONER
| t a lians Join Forces
Against Bulgars-
British Make No I'm
pOrtant Efforts at
Present Russian De-
stroyer Sunk

The French troops north of
Peronne are holding tenaciously
to the salient they have driven
into the German line eastward
of the Bethune-Peronne road
near Bouchavesnes. They also
hold intact the town of Bou-
chavesnes and other points along
the line captured in the often
sive which they started Tues
day. In addition a powerfully
organized German trench sys-
tenn south of the LIE Priez farm,
near the road running west from
Rancourt to Combles, has been
captured, placing Combles in
further jeopardy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-14
By THE GOVERNOR
A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS. the commissioner ap
pointed under Chapter 237 Of the Re
solves Of 1915 to complete the sixth
revision Of the general and public laws
of the State has completed his work
and is nov ready to submit the final
draft Of such revision to the Legisla
ture. and
WHEREAS. the amendment to Arti-
Gle Four Of the Constitution Of the
State, establishing peoples veto
through the optional referendum,
makes It extremely important that
any general revision of the statutes
be submitted TO the Legislature for
acceptance at least 50 days prior to its
next regular session; said amendment
10 the Constitution not seeming to
peru1it the adoption of such revision
under the emergency clause. and
WHEREAS, the provisions of Sec
ton Is Of Chapter Of the Revised
Statutes, requiring that the balance Of
tho sums received on account Of lands
reserved for public uses shall remain
IN the treasury. have become embar-
rassing, and the public interests seem
70 require some legislative action
which will permit the use of the
money now in the treasury to the
credit Of this account, and
WHEREAS. the inhabitants Of the
city Of Portland desire to present Pc
f!tions to alter the harbor line Of
Portland harbor, which is a matter of
vital Importance to the shipping in
teFests Of the State and one that de-
naads the early and careful consid-
efat,on of the Legislature:
IN CONSIDERATION WHEREOF.
!. Oakley c. Curtis Governor of the
State Of Maine, by virtue of the power
vested in me by the Constitution, con-
vene the Legislature of this State.
aefeoy requiring the Senator'S and
representatives to assemble in their
respective chambers at the Capitol, in
augusta, on Friday, the 29th day of
september, 1915, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, in order to receive such
communications as may then be made
70 mem and to consult and determine
oh such measures as in their judg-
n'ent will best promote the welfare Of
the State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I
nave hereunto set my hand and caus-
co the seal Of the State to be affixed
DONE at Augusta, this 18th
day of September, in the
l. - year of our Lord 1916, and
OF the Independence Of the
United States of America
the 141st.
OAKLEY c. CURTIS.
py the Governor.
Attest: JOHN E. BUNKER,
Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-14
Propagation Bay State
General Court Thursday

Boston. Sept. 13-The general court to-
day accomplished much Of the legislation
which was the occasion for its special
session. Propagation is probable tomor.
row. according to leaders.
The states military forces at the border
and their dependents were the subjects OF
three Of the four bills which passed both
branches. The compensation for the
troops was increased by SO monthly from
state fpads in one measure: the acts of
cities and towns in paying money to their
employees who went to the front, and to
their dependent families, were validated
in another. and a third extended to legal
voters on border service the right to vote
for federal officials in November. Con-
stitut1eQal limits make 1t impossible to
extend this right in connection with state