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Evening star., 1916-09-24

Su oHc olOOu very SUrdlplG
and solemn in the moonlight. aIf your
friends had been-on the other side"
4Oh, but they wouldn't said Oliver.
"Weve had lot Of good times in Paris.
OF course they'd all be on this side"
"But if they had not
"I-I don't know, really" stammered
Oliver IL wanted to be with the
bunch"
The girl turned away from him. He
waited, breathless.
Forgive me if l am rude," she said.
"Monsieur-you have killed for sport.
There is word in your language to de-
scribe it-a very ugly word. l will go
NOVELIST l speak it,"
She stepped through the window, and
Oliver was left alone on the balcony For
a time he stood, wounded, unhappy, and
gazed out over the darkened city. Into
his mind came the memory of many
things he had witnessed since coming to
this stricken country-a mighty pageant
of sorrow. A great shame filed his heart.
When he went inside, the daughter of
the Count de Virney was gone.
OLIVER sailed for home on the ap-
PoiheSi atpy. lHCIC WuS SOiHc us
position on the ship to make hero of
him, but it met with no encouragement
from him. Finally he came again to Bos-
ton, and on the evening of the day of his
arrival he found himself alone with his
mother in the library.
"Did you see Agatha to-day" his
mother asked.
NO. said Oliver briefly
Agatha is very much wrought up
about the war" His mother smiled
slightly. 3She is collecting money to buy
mouth organs for the soldiers in the
trenches"
"Huh, said Oliver.
u met Ben Coolidge last week." went
on Mrs. Winterslip. aHe told me you
were having bully time over there
think those were the words he used.a She
paused, waiting for Oliver to speak; but
hc said nothing. "Oiver," she went on,
"was it true? Did you have-a bully
time?"
mo, ! did not, said Oliver. He came
and stood by her chair. Il started out
all rght-but at the end | woke up. /
woke up to myself, and to Coolidge-to
the whole empty-headed bunch of us who
had gone over there because it was a
popular thing to do. Oh some of the
fellows know why they're over there-a
fellow named Carter; | met him on the
boat But the rest It's great sport
for the rest. And l was one of them.
Mother, he said, "you must have known
why did you let me make fool OF
MYSELF"
Because hoped" smiled his mother,
her eyes shining. "And all that hoped
for seems to have happened. Tell me,
Oliver, just how it happened
"There was a French girl, said Oliver.
"Rather beautiful, too. Wonderful eyes.
She told me what was-told me plainly,
though she didn't use the word.'
He was silent for moment.
Next Monday he said, "Im going
back to New York. I've got job doing
relief work there-fifty month it pays,
and the money goes back into the treasury
of the association. shall miss all the
tennis, of course-and the work isn't very
spectacular; but l want to square my
self"
"With-the French grl?' asked his
mother.
of IL lent tpo lat L. ,,.J 0to,,Lo,,
Evening star., 1916-09-24

divers other friends. In the street
one day he met Helen Ferris. She
was quite pale and said little, ex-
cept that she had made horrible
mistake and was sailing for home
the next day. Oliver, always tactful,
asked her how she liked hospital
work. She walked away from him.,
not speaking, kind Of dumb terror
in her eyes.
SPRING had come. The trees along
= the Champs Elysees were green
again; in the Tuileries flowers were
blooming. But Oliver, who had
known other springs in Paris, was
the more depressed. This was so diff
ferent. No more happy luncheons in
the restaurants of the Bois; no more
lazy afternoons under the gay side
walk awnings of the boulevard cafes.
The city was tense, waiting for the
end. 1t felt now that the end would
be good, but through what seas Of
blood must it yet pass?
Daily Oliver grew more dispirited.
He remembered that at home tennis
and golf had come again. He began
to long for his own country, for the
peace of it. The result was that he
applied for his discharge from the
aviation corps, and got it.
Two nights before he left, a
woman friend of his mother gave him
farewell dinner in her apartment;
and there he met the lovely daughter
of the Count de Virney. His mothers
friend had told him that the Counts
daughter had expressed a desire to
meet him, to thank him for France.
And when Oliver saw the girl he
thrilled.
Shewas fair, slim, vivacious despite
the cloud of sorrow in her eyes. Once
he had seen her, Oliver told himself
that to sail for home two days later
was impossible. Her smiles were all
for Oliver; the dinner was the most
perfect he could remember. And
after it was over, on a balcony
that looked out on the Seine, she
tried to tell him what was in her
heart.
aYou will never understand, she
said softly, 3what your coming and
the coming of Others like you has
mt to us over here. Though we never
hit your aid, you knew and under
d. When the horrible flood broke
: our borders, you, thousands of miles
y, safe beyond the sea-you thrilled
the suffering of France. To offer
s life for ones own country, that is
duty: to offer it for another country,
is splendid, that is beautiful"
PARDON me- said Oliver. Suddenly,
for almost the first time in his life, he
horribly uncomfortable. you're
g wrong; you don't understand"
You know what this war has meant to
md mine," the girl went on. ave do
often speak of it, but my two brothers
in the battle of the Marne. One-he
a hundred feet in advance of his regi--
t-and the bayonets-" She covered
face with her hands, then looked up
idly. u love to feel that it is be-
Q they died that Paris is Paris to-
t."
You have been wonderful-you
lch," cried Oliver. aPlease don't
k Of me the way you have. You've
ne all wrong. I'm ashamed to say it,
you ought to know the truth, Old
Coolidge wrote me letter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
FREDERICK KUSEL IS
DEAD; NOTED BADGER
Father Was One Of Emigrants
with Carl SChurz.

Watertown, Aug. 9.-Frederick Ku-
sci, seventyseven years old, for more
than half century identified with the
business life of Watertown, died after
brief illness.
Mr. Kuseps father came to this
country from Germany in 1850, found
ed the hardware business in Water
town now being conducted under the
name of D. and F. Kusel. The son was
brought up in the business.
When the civil war broke out he
was in Galveston, Tex, and was ask.
ed to join the secessionists, but de-
clined and came north, reaching Wa
tertoWn after an adventurous trip. In
1862 he raised company for the
Twentieth Wisconsin infantry, having
been commissioned a recruiting off.
Ger by Governor Solomon. In three
days he reported 103 men for duty
He rose to the rank of captain and
was wounded several times. He also
served in the state senate.
The father Of Mr.. Kusel left Ger
many as did Carl Schurz, because he
opposed Prussia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
NO LIMIT TO PARLEY
IS CARRANzA GRANT
Chief Merely Desired Border
Subject Come First.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The Carranza
government wants the border situa-
tion taken up first by the proposed
joint international commission, but
is willing that other matters should be
discussed later Eliseo Arredondo so
outlined the Mexican attitude to Act
ing Secretary Polk, who took the in
formation to the cabinet meeting. 1t
was indicated that state department
officials were satisfied with the sit
uation, and the appointment Of Amer
ican commissioners might be ex-
pected at any time.
Mr.. Arredondo assured Secretary
Polk that General Carranza's state
ment in his last note that the commits
sioners preferably would discuss the
subjects outlined in the original pro
posal, merely meant that preference
would be given to the border situation
but that other questions were not ex-
cluded. He said also that he regarded
the last Mexican note as one
complete compliance with American
suggestions, and it was on that basis
Mr.. Polk took the matter to the cab
met
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
TRAPSHOOTING CLUB ORGANIZED

An active trapshooting club was or
ganized in Mineral Point last Friday
August 4, 1916, the following officers
being elected:
President-Dr. W. NJ. Gratiot.
Vice President-C. |. Winn.
Treasurer-E. q. Penhallegon.
Secretary-W S. Pedley.
Field Captain-W. G.. Martin.
Trapshooting is more popular today
than it ever was before. and its popu :
larity is increasing daily, it has ele-
ments which attract men who breathe
and love sport To the man or woman
possessed Of a tender heart, and who
has no pleasure in the destruction of
living creatures, trapshooting affords
pleasure without regret. AS a sport
for women, trapshooting is rapidly
growing in popularity.
In general, trapshooting consists of
shooting with a shot gun at targets
thrown from traps and the skilled trap
shooter is a fellow with steel nerves,
quick and unerring judgment, and un
faltering action. Trapshooting drives
away brain fog, for the reason that it
requires intense concentration on a
pleasurable pursuit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
WHY NOT RECREATION
PARK?

To the Editor of The Democrat
Just now, and in the future, there IS
the need Of Il recreation place, park,
a picnic ground, located convenient to
the city, easily accessible for the aver
age family, where there might be play
grounds for the children, also near
enough to a stream, so that both sexes
could enjoy wading and bathing.
Smaller cities have looked to the ma
terial interests of the men and women
who don't own autos and cannot go to
some other city TO enjoy such facilities
and at the same time have attracted
thousands Of visitors to their own COM
munities by just such methods. How
ever, this question comes up every so
often and then is forgotten. Why not
organize an association or better still
make it municipal. whereby every one
can enjoy it? CITIZEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
STONE CANNON BALLS.
They Were Used In Iron Guns Thst
Were Field Together by Screws.

lhey were Used In iron Guns ! nSt
Were field Together by Screws.
In these days Of huge projectiles
turned to fit exactly into cannon that
are as near mechanically perfect as
modern engineering can make them it
is almost impossible to believe that at
| one time the Turks carried On effective
warfare with wrought iron cannon
screwed together and firing stone can
| non balls
Two of these cannon balls are to
| lege at Geneva, n. Y.
They were used by the Turks in
| their war against the kingdom Of
| Cyprus, one of the numerous Christian
states which grew out of the crusades.
| The stronghold Of the enemy was tbs
| city Of FamaguSta. In 1871 the Turks
| undertook to reduce it's walls. For
| nearly year they hurled stone can
| non balls against them. The stones
varied in weight from a few pounds to
several hundred. In order to conserve
the force of the explosion the balls
were made to fit the bore Of the can
non as nearly as possible, and they
We're fired with great deliberation.
This method, though crude, was at
that time regarded as the height Of
refinement in siege warfare. The city
finally surrendered because its food
supply was cut off. 1t was found that
the stone projectiles had done great
damage to the walls and spread terror
among the defenders. At the siege Of
Constantinople in 1853 stone shot were
also used by the Turks effectively. AS
late as 1907, when the Turks defended
Constantinople against the British,
these guns were used effectively, as the
records Of the British war Office show.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Resolutions by George n.
Leqate Post.

Comrade William Hack was a native
of Germany served his adopted coun-
try as member of Co. l. A ILL.,, Vol.
Inf-died in Mineral Point, Wis, July
80, 1916, aged 80 years.
Resolutions, That by the death OF
Comrade Hack we are reminded that
the generation from which only re-
cruits can be drawn is we'll toward the
terminal point of mortal journeying
and in the near future the last comrade
will receive his order of transfer, to the
encampment above.
Resolved, That this post feel the loss
Of most genial companion, whose up
right citizenship was appreciated by
the entire community.
Resolved, That in our own sadness
we, his comrades, realize the greater
weight of sorrow that rests upon his
devoted wife, and family and assure
them of our warmest sympathy.
GEO. G. Cox,
GEO. JEUCK,
w. W. WILLIAMS,
Committee
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Mrs Margaret Jones.

About 7:25 a. N. Wednesday, July
26, 1916, at her home in Rewey, Wis,
Mrs Margaret Jones. wife Of the late
Mr. d. T. Jones, past away at the age
Of IA years, 3 months, and 26 days.
Mrs Jones was a daughter of the late
Mr. David Phillips, and his wife Mary.
She was born at Pennbrokshire, South
Wales, March 81, 1862; and was one of
seven children, four brothers and two
sisters The family came to this coun-
try in the year 1852.
Her father died August 1861, and her
mother died in the year 1876, and both
were buried at Peniel cemetery. Mrs
Jones was married to Mr. David Y.
Jones, Of this vicinity, who died Oct 5,
1914. Two sons and three daughters
wele born to her, one daughter dying
in infancy.
Her two sons, DIR. John A. Jones of
Minneapolis, and Mr. David P. Jones of
Rewey; and two daughters, Mary, the
wife OF Mr. h. II. Hughes, ReWey, and
Elizabeth, wife of w. W. Evans Of the
town of Miffiin, survive her; and also
six grandchildren.
Mrs Jones was brought up in a
christian home from her childhood, and
was faithful member of the Peniel
Welsh church. Mrs Jones was i'll for
a number of weeks and confined to her
bed for ten days.
Funeral service was held at the home
in Rewey at 1 p. M, the following
Saturday, and also at Peniel church
The remains were laid at rest in tie
family lot in Peniel cemetery For
me, to live, christ; and death is gain"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
WILL SUPERVISE CHILDRENS
PLAY

Miss Jane Potter has kindly volun-
teered her services to supervise the
children's playground, which is now
being equipped and which we hope to
have completed by the last of the
week. Miss Potter will be on the
ground Monday mornings from nine to
twelve O'Clock, and all afternoons of
the week except Wednesday, from one
to six. She will teach the children
how to play and parents will feel Sc
cure in knowing that their children are
furnished with healthful amusement.
If any other of our young ladies are in
terested in playground work, it would
be very much appreciated by the Civic
Club, if they would donate their ser
vices to help Miss Potter. CIVIC CLUB.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
William Tobey.

Died, at his home on Commerce
street, Saturday evening, August 5,
1916, William Tobey, aged SO years.
Decedent was one Of the second gen
Grafton of a large number of colored
people brought to the territory of Wis
consin by the late Governor Henry
Dodge. They were of a peaceable,
quiet nature.
Strong and active all his life until
a few months ago, William Tobey was
taken with declining illness, which
ended in death. He leaves his wife,
three sons and one daughter.
The funeral was held Monday fore
noon, with services conducted by Rev.
G. w. Emery, and interment in Grace
land cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
ENTERED INTO REST
John M, Davis.

About 700 p. N. Friday, July 20. at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Ebert Hughes
in the town of Linden, Mr. John M.
Davies of the town of Mifiin died very
suddenly at the age of "A years.
Mr. Davies was the youngest son OF
the late Mr. Jonathan Davies and his
wife Mary. He was born in Pennsyl.
vania in the year 1912. His parents
immigrated to the United States in
December 1889. In 1845 they came to
Dodgeville, Wis, and in 1916 they left
DodgeviIle for Pecatonica, in the town
of Miff1in, Wis, and settled on farm.
Mr. Davies was brought up in a
About is years ago he rejoined the
church at Peniel, and was a faithful
member until his death. Mr. Davies
had not been feeling we'll for a long
time, though he was able to be around
and attended the church services at
Peniel regularly.
Friday evening while visiting at the
Elbert Hughes home, he died of appo-
plexy.
The following Monday funeral SER
vices were held at the home and at
Peniel church, where he was faithful
member. The pastor, Rev. q. Grifiths,
assisted by Rev. E. S. Roberts of
Dodgeville, oficiated. His remains
were laid to rest at Peniel cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
MAYOR FLEES STRIKE CITY
Food for Strike Breakers in La Sale
Stopped by Sympathzers.

Ottawa, Ill, Aug. 9.-Adjutant Gen
eral Dickson and Sheriff Davis of Ot-
tawa visited La Sale and Oglesby tc
make personal investigation of con,
ditions due to the cement strike May
or Morrison of Oglesby, who was as
saulted by a mob of rioters last Fri
day has left the city. His whereabouts
are unknown.
Grocery, beer and ice wagons load,
ed with provisions for strike break
ers in La Sale were stopped by strike
sympathizers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Thomas Richardson.

Mr. Thomas Richardson died at the
home of his sister Mrs Miller July 80,
1916, and was inferred at Miff1in by
Rev. John Hardcastle. Mr. Richardson
was born in Mifiin October IA, 1850.
He leaves two sisters and one brother.
He was highly respected, a good citizen
and an industrious man. A large host
of friends attended his remains to the
resting place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
MAN AND GIRL ARE DROWNED
Latter Was Guest of Formers Wife at
La Crosse.

La Crosse, Aug. 9.-Walter 0. Hose
ly, proprietor Of the Hosely cigar
store, and one of the best known
young business men in La Crosse, and
Miss Mona Coles Of Chicago, were
drowned in the Mississippi river at
Trempealeau bay, twenty miles above
La Crosse.
Mr.. Hosely had recently been mar
ried and Miss Coles had come up here
friend. In bathing she got beyond her
depth and in trying to save her Hose
ly also was drowned. The girls body
was found, but that of the man has
not been recovered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Decide for Mill Owners.

Madison, Aug. 9.-The Wisconsin
railroad commission issued an order
authorizing the Vernon County Mill
ing company of Hillsboro to maintain
it's dam at Hillsboro and the height of
the water in the dam at the same
level it has maintainedit for the last
twenty years. Owners Of property
along the Baraboo river near the dam
complained about their land being
flooded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
CHAPMAN PULLS RARE PLAY
Cleveland Shortstop Scores Run on an
InfieId Fly.

Cleveland, Aug. 9.-One Of the rar-
est plays in baseball was pulled here
in the first inning of the Yankee-In-
dian game when fly to infelder was
converted into sacrifice, causing
tally.
Chick Gandil, the Indians first
sacker, sent the leather for a fly to
Gedeon in short right and while he
held the ball Ray Chapman sprinted
across the plate. Chapman is the first
big Lacquer to pull the stunt this sea.
son.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
KILLS WIFE, SHOOTS SELF
Charles j. Clark Enacts Double Traq-
edy on Oshkosh Street.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 10.-Charles J.
Clark shot and instantly killed his
wife and probably fatally wounded
himself on one Of the principal resi-
dence streets
The couple had been separated and
the man overlook his wife while on
the way to her work at local factory.
They have three children, including
twins, who have been living with Mrs.
Clark's parents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
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 or
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 or 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
no honOrad
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Fined $500 for Forgery.

GAINESVILLE, Aug. 9.-Merle B. Girls
void, alias Carl B. Judson, seventeen
years old, Detroit, was fined 500 un-
der the commitment law for forging
a check to pay for wine suppers at a
local hotel He claimed to be a rela-
tive of Hugh Chalmers, Detroit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meeting, $50.
Morning Worship, 10:30.
Sunday School. 11:45.
Our motto: ''The Whole church a.
Sunday School"
Junior League, 800.
The evening service will be held at
7 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, 1916-08-10
Madison Pastor Resiuns.

Madison, Aug. 9.-The Rev. E.
L. Benson resigned as pastor of the
Pilgrim Congregational church of
Madison and will leave in a few days
for the Rocky mountains for his
health. He came to Madison five years
ago from Belvidere, Ill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
A GREAT PICNIC AT CALAMINE

The picnic Of st. Michael's congrega
ton at Calamine on Tuesday was a
remarkable success. The weather was
pleasant and the people came from a
great territory round about.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
JoneS-OoIphin.

On July 26, 1916, at seven p. IN. at
the parsonage of Peniel and Carmel
Welsh Churches, in the town of Miff1in
Mr. Milton Dolphin, the son of Mr. and
Mrs William Dolphin, and Miss Abby
Jones, daughter of Mrs William R.
Jones of the town of Belmont, Wis,
were united in holy matrimony Rev
G. Griffith, pastor, officiating.
The young couple are starting out in
their newly married life with the best
wishes of large circle of friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
BUS FARES FOR FAIR IS CENTS

An ordinance published on page 2 of
this paper fixes the maximum bus fare
for public occasions at Is cents.
The prices of admission to the fair
will remain the same as last year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
BREMEN SUNK, BERLIN HEARS
TaqebIatt Says Merchant Submarine
Was Victim of Own Machinery.

Berne, Switzerland, Aug. 9.-The
Berlin Tageblatt announces that tn
merchant submarine Bremen, the ar
rival of which at an American port
has been awaited for several weeks,
has been sunk through an accident to
her machinery, according to dis
patch received here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Talk Central School,

Stevens Point, Aug. "a plan is
being discussed for a central grade
school by which three small ward
schools could be discontinued and the
old high school building utilized. A
new high school would then be built
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Roller Mills Advance Paw.

New Richmond, Aug. 9-The New
Richmond Roller Mills company has
voluntarily advanced the wages of
every man on it's pay roll at both mills
and elevators s5 a month, effective
Aug. /.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICES.

In the absence of the pastor for a
months vacation, morning services will
be conducted by visiting clergymen.
Next Sunday morning Rev. Mr..
Cookson will officiate.
II :45 m Sunday School.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7'30 p IN.
Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-10
Dies In Canada.

New Richmond, Aug. 9.-Alice Dean
Heffron, widow Of the late Patrick
Heffron, and for many years resi-
dent of New Richmond died in Van
couver, B. c., following stroke of
apoplexy.