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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
PERSHING READY TO LEAVE
De Facto Troops Start to Close in Be.
hind American Troops as They
Are Withdrawn.

Washington, Jan. 16.-The first
move toward the withdrawal of the
PerShing column from Mexico was
made. De facto troops started NOV
ing in large numbers TO occupy the ter.
ritory where General Pershing's men
now are
The administration will insist that
sufficient troops be ready to close
in behind the American column to
protect American interests.
Permitting the report of the mosEe-
ment of the CarranZistas to become
public is the first official admission
that it is the immediate intention of
the administration to bring the Per
shing column back.
It is probable that Ambassador
Fletcher will be sent to Mexico City
Before the troops are out of Mexico
to take up with General Carranza the
border patrol question, and the pro
lection of American lives and prop
erty. The American commits
sion was formally dissolved and the
problem reverts back to the president.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
Lands UphoIds State Authority
Over Rail Rates.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-Authority of the
state of Illinois to fix railroad rates
within it own borders was upheld to-
day in the United States district court
when Judge Lands dismissed for want
of equity the petition of % railroad
companies asking an injunction against
the enforcement of the two cent mile
passenger rate. The railroads an.
nounced that they would appeal the
case to the United States supreme
court. The ruling of the higher court
will directly affect where two cent
passenger rates are now in effect.
In deciding the case Judge Lands
said: ut is my opinion and conclu-
sion that there is no earthly power, no
possible power in the interstate com.
merce commission, under the guise Of
relieving st. Louis and Keokuk of dis
elimination, to repeal the Illinois two
cent fare law"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
FREE WEATHER FORECAST

The telephone company has made
arrangements with the United States
Weather Bureau for receiving weather
forecasts by telegraph daily except
Sundays. This forecast usually covers
period of from "a to SO hours in
advance and is of considerable value to
the public especially in the rural
districts. ANY patron and others who
may be interested may get this in.
formation free of charge each day after
about 9 80 a. m. by calling the informa-
ton operator. Subscribers to the
Powell exchange, Waldwick and Jones'
dale exchanges may also receive this
information free by calling the informa-
ton operator. It is hoped that the
public will make use of this service for
it is very dependable in large
majority of cases.
MINERAL POINT TELEPHONE Co.
E. L. HARMAN, Manager.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
ADMIRAL DEWEY NEAR DEATH
Admiral Victim of Arteriai Scierosis-
Rear Admiral A. v. Reed Dies
of Heart Trouble.

Washington, Jan. 16. Admiral
Dewey, hero of Manila bay, is dying at
his home here. He is unconscious and
his physicians said his chances for liv-
ing another 36 hours were remote.
A general breakdown with arterial
sclerosis is the cause.
Rear Admiral Allen V. Reed, U. 8.
NJ, retired, a classmate of Admiral
Dewey at the naval academy, died sud-
denly of heart trouble at his home
here. He was seventy-nine years old.
Admiral Reed retired in 1896 after
more than 40 years service. He per-
formed blockading duty in the Gulf Of
Mexico during the first three years Of
the Civil war. In 1873 Admiral Reed
commanded the Kansas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
TWO KILLED IN BLAST
S1e,ooo,o 900 PROPERTY DAMAGE TO
AMMUNITION FACTORY AT
klNGSLAND, N. J.
DISASTER AT DUPONT PLANT
Officials of New Jersey Concern Be-
iieve Explosion, Which Wrecked
Many Buildings, Was lncendiary-
Many Persons Homeless.

New York, Jan. 13.-TwO men
lost their lives when two of the pow
der Magazines of the Du Pont Powder
company at Haskell, N. j., blew up
at 8 so O'Clock last night, and coupled
with this comes a statement from OIL
cials of the Canadian Car and Foun-
dry company that the fire and eXplo-
sions at their plant in Kingsland, N.
j., on Thursday, causing a loss or
$16,00O,0OO, probably were incendiary.
The explosions at Haskell were OF
terrific force mad were felt for many
miles in all directions. The detona-
tions were followed almost immedi-
ately by a fire, which could be seen
as far away as Yonkers and at distant
points in New Jersey.
The Haskell plant covers several
acres and is one Of the conpany's
largest.
Think Fire incendiary.
A statement that the fire and ex-
plosions which wrecked the plant at
Kingsland were possibly If not prob
ably of incendiary origin" was issued
here by the officials of the Canadian
company.
The total loss, it was stated, was
$16,0O0,OO0. OF this total $1O00O,OOO
consists of shells and explosives
owned by the Russian government.
The rest was i'm destroyed property
Of the Canadian Car .aaad Foundry
company, Of which half was covered
by insurance.
Until investigation is completed no
further statement will be made as to
what evidences of incendiarism have
of the company.
Reduce Danger to Minimum.
1t was explained that the danger
of fire or of explosions from purely
accidental causes was reduced to a
minimum by the fact that no COM
pleted ordnance was ON hand at the
plant.
When the hundreds of families
which fled from Kingsland after the
explosions began their return to their
homes today they entered "a rdesolated
village. Many of the houses were sc
shell-riddled they were not tenable.
Many of those who ran for safety had
spent the night huddled uncomfort-
ably in churches and schools.
DetOnatiOns continued throughout
the day. Occasionally three-inch shells
exploded and frequently smaller ones,
and the police kept persons from en-
tering the danger zone. thousands
Of unexploded shells lay ON the
ground.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
BISHOP WEBB'S VISITATION

The Rt Rev W. W. Webb, Bishop
of Milwaukee. made his episcopal Wis
itation to Trinity Parish, Saturday and
Sunday. An informal reception was
rendered him at the Parish House, Sat-
urday evening. Refreshments were
served by the ladies of the parish and a
pleasant evening enjoyed by those who
were courageous enough to brave the
intensely cold weather.
The Bishop celebrated the Holy
Eucharist at the early service Sunday,
and at the later service administered
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
MANN ACT HELD VALID
EVEN IN PRIVATE VICE
u. S. Supreme Court Affirms White
Slave Conviction of Can't
netti and Diggs.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Interpreting
the Mann white slave act, the Supreme
court decided that prosecutions under
the law for transporting women in in
terstate commerce are not limited to
commercialiZed vice, and include per-
sonal immoral escapades. Conviction
of f. Drew Caminetti and Maury |.
Diggs of Sacramento was affirmed.
The court was divided. The ma
jority opinion was given by Justice
Day. Chief Justice White and Justices
McKenna and Clarke dissented. JUS
tice McReynolds took no part ia con-
sideration of the cases.
"The plain terms of the act must
take precedence over the designation
and the report that accompanied it to
congress-" said Justice Day. ut Is
said it will open the door to blackmail,
but that is to be considered by con-
gress. We think the power of con-
gress to regulate transportation of
passengers affords ample basis to ex-
ercise authority in the case of this
statute"
Following Interpretation of the
Mann act, the court also affirmed con-
viction of l.. T. Hays Of Alva, Okla.
Test cases regarded as decisive OF
about 800 railroad claims against the
government for approximately $780,
100000 additional compensation for
carrying the mails from 1907 to 1911
were decided today by the Supreme
court against the railroads. Appeals
of the Chicago & Alton and Yazoo &
Mississippi railroads from rejection OF
test claims were dismissed.
The dissenting opinion filed by JUS
tice McKenna, which was not read
from the bench, held it was clearly the
intent of congress to reach only COM
mercialiZed vice.
The defeno, ats contended that con-
gress never intended to include, with
classification as felOnieS, Offenses
which are misdemeanors In most
states, but aimed the law against per-
sons transporting women victims Ia
eommercialized white slave traffic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18

the sacrament of confirmation to eight
candidates-John James Ross, Charles
La Won Dunn, Joseph Henry Arthur,
Wesley Grindell Martin, Samuel Har-
vey Harris, Miss Florence Knight,
Marion Jacka, Nellie Jeuck.
In his sermon, the Bishop explained
the significance of the sacrament ad-
ministered, and it's moral and practical
bearing on every day life, taking for
his text, "Wist ye not that must be
about my Fathers business. Inciden-
tally the Bishop explained some points in
relation to the clergy pension fund.
The Bishop returned to Milwaukee on
the 30 train.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
TOLD TO the PRINTER

Edward Coad writes from Long
Beach, California: Please find enclosed
check for Democrat for another year.
Am well. Beautiful sunshine and
warm weather here-the two warmest
days since I came here on the End of
November. Saw Bert Wallace; also
Will Little. This is fine climate
when it is sunshine but it is not always
sunshine here. Fogs are very disagree
able. The mountains are covered with
snow fifty miles from here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c.. w. Emery, Pastor.

Class Meetings, 9:3O.
Morning Worship, 10:30.-Rev. F. E
Bauchop will occupy the pulpit.
Sunday School. 11:45. Glasses for all
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League, $50.
Evening Worship, 7:30.
Save Thursday evening for the regu
lar Prayer service.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
OAK PARK CHEESE FACTORY

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders and patrons of the Oak Park
Cheese company will be held in the
Farmers and Citizens Bank building on
Saturday. January q, at Q o'clock p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
THE WOMAN'S CIVIC CLUB

The regular monthly meeting of the
women's civic club, which was post
poned last week, will be held in the
council chamber, Saturday afternoon,
January 20.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
SHIPPED A CARLOAD OF HORSES

Henry Levy and J. Schram, who
were at Harker's barn last Th lrsday,
buying horses, shipped a carload from
this station on Friday. They are
coming again for more horses, Thurs
day, February 1.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
Wife Of Professor Beath Under
goes Operation.

The Republican. Laramie. Wyo.: Mrs
Orville Beath, the wife of one of the
members of the faculty of the Univer-
sity of Wyoming, underwent an opera
ton at the Sydenham hospital today at
the hands of DR.. J. p. Markley. This aft
ernoon she was reported as doing nicely,
Notwithstanding the seriousness of the
operation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
THE MINED -.orical Socle''
HI. state HiS'0 :

School resumed its sessions Monday,
Jan. s. after a two weeks vacation. Mr.
Rood has been unable to be at school the
past week because of illness.
Mr. Antonides was called to Warsaw.
Indiana, Sunday, by the death of
relative. He returned Tuesday.
Miss Wilmer returned from her
vacation, with broken arm.
Miss Babcock began her work as
teacher in the Domestic Science depart
ment Monday.
The program of the Sophomore
domestic science class for the past week
was as follows: Monday and Tuesday,
theory work on the study and classical
ton OF foods; Wednesday and Thurs
day, the planning of men and the max
ing of bread; Friday, the planning and
serving of an invalid's tray.
The sewing class are finishing their
semester's work by making cooking
uniforms preparatory to taking up the
work in cooking next semester.
The Camera club of the high school
held meeting Thursday noon to make
plans for the annual.
SubscI iptions for the high school
annual to be completed next spring are
now being taken by Chris Hendra and
George Bliss, subscription managers.
The price Of the annual will be S s.
antil Friday, January 10; but after
this date, it will probably rise to 81 90
or more. 1t is hoped that the public
will help the school by subscribing for
the annual.
The student in the high school who
suggests the best name for the annual
by Monday, January 15, will be pre-
sented with copy Of the annual.
ANY suggestions for the annual from
persons outside of school will be well
coined. They may be given to i3orcas
Jacka, editor. in chief.
Report cards for the fourth month
were given out on Th1rsday.
Ten copies of Newcomers Twelve
Centuries of English Poetry and Prose
have been added to the high school
library.
A new safe has been placed in the
Office. 1t will be used for keeping re
cords and other valuable praperty of
the school.
The arm rests ordered for two of the
recitation rooms kave finally arrived
and been placed on the seats.
The various classes of the high
school are busy reriewing for the mid
year examinations which will begin
Wednesday afternoon.
AT class meeting Wednesday night
the Seniors decided upon their class
pins and rings.
The Senior German claes have
organized German club with Reuben
Hughes as chairman and Alfred
Ludden as treasurer.
The Senior class presented Mr.
Deneen with beautifal electric reading
lamp.
Mr. Antonides read several interest
ing selections from the poems of Ro-
bert Service and Edmund Vance Cook
during the assembly period on Friday.
The following students have been alb
sent from school the past week: Willie
Schmitz and Joseph Padon of the Fresh
man class, Francis Springer of the
Sophomore class and Lylith Gedye of
the Senior class.
Melva Jewell of the Freshman class
has withdrawn from school, because of
ill health.
Those who visited school during the
past week were: Mrs Hendra, Mrs
Elmer Ellsworth. Misses Blanche Fox
and Margaret Bradford and Harry
Frieden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18

We desire to thank the many friends
and neighbors who assisted rs during
the sickness and death of our beloved
husband and father.
MRS EDWARD MITCHELL AND FAMILY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. Jan. Is. 1917.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point post Office:
VS.. Klavs, Mrs 81. j. Brady.
II. G. Brant, az G. NJ. Kohler.
Zook NJ. N. Mrs Eliza Cook.
Jordan Bros.
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GRoRGE CRAWFORD, Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Iowa
County Mutual Fire Insurance company
will be held at the office Of the secre-
tary, Wednesday evening, January "a,
1917, at 8 o'clock.
w. HI. CORRELL, Secretary
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18

Though social features of the COM
Ing Inauguration have been thrown
somewhat in the background, women
will figure more prominently than ever
before. Mrs. J. II. Boggs Of Washing
ton, the first woman ever appointed
on an inaugural committee, is chair
man of a woman's division. Her ap-
pointment, as we'll as the position she
holds, may be considered formal rec
ognitlon of women's political growth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
E. p. O. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Sunday Jan. 81. Holy Eucharist at
500.
Morning Prayer 10:00. Evening
Prayer 7:30.
At the evening services the rector is
delivering series of sermons on "The
Points of the Star in The East"
Guild meets at the Parish house,
Thursday 2 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST
For the Week Beginning Sunday,
January ~, 1916.

The first part of the week will be
fair and cold, but the cold will moder-
ate and the weather become unsettled
Wednesday or Thursday, probably with
snow. This will be followed by fair
weather to the end of the week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
The Mineral Point FaIr.

The Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
at Mineral Point will be held August
81 to "a, 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18

The Want Advs. bring results. Read
them on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. c. Bond, Pastor.

W. ~ " 9OTJ0O 0OSO5'
SUNDAY SERVICES.
lS:sS 9:sS q: q: m: m: Public Worship.
1:45 a. m. Sunday. School.
$50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
1880 p m. Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18

Admiral George Dewey died at his
home in Washington Tuesday night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-18

The Want advs. bring good results.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-02-09
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.. MORE SOCIAL



Mrs. Ben 7. Morris, who has been
eonfined to her bed for about six
weeks with rheumatism, is slowly inn
proving.
Mrs. NJ. f. Taliaferro, who has been
sick at the home of Miss Matte Jones,
is improving, we are glad to report.
Mrs. ]. G.. Pittman returned last
week after a two-weeks stay in Mem
phis where she underwent an opera
ton at the Baptist hospital Her
friends will be delighted to know that
she is fast regaining her strength and
health.
Ohio Pittman spent the week end
with home folk.
All Ford parts are cash from this
date on. j. G.. Pittman.
Don't forget, from this date on, all
Ford parts are for CASH ]. G. Pitt
man.
John 0. Bonner returned home We'd
nesday from business trip to Vernon,
Texas.
Miss lila Voltermann of this city has
been elected third assistant at the
Woodland consolidated school. She be-
gan work last Monday.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-02-09

Brownsville, Tenn, Feb. /, 1917.
Mr.. H. j. Smith, General Agent,
Brownsville, Tenn,
Dear Sir:-My late husband, A.
j. Byars, had policy No. 380,032 for
81 900, 2O-payment life in the Union
Central Life Insurance Company, date
Of policy May 81, 1910. Mr.. Byars
had paid the company three premiums
and half. The company held his
notes for two premiums and a half
of premium, and there was a
past-due premium for which no set
Element had been made. This was the
status Of my husbands policy at the
time of his death on January q, 1917.
1 am today in receipt of check of the
Union Central Life Insurance Co for
S1,001l7 in payment of the full face
of this policy with interest from the
date of death of my husband to the
date of the payment of the claim under
the policy There was no deduction
whatever from the claim under this
policy for any of the outstanding in
debtedness above set out, as due for
premiums, You may give this such
publication as you see fit
Very truly,
Mrs. SUSIE f. BYARS,
assY 4 Beneficiary.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-02-09
FROM A HAYWOOD COUNTIAN
ON THE MEXICAN BORDER

Eagle Pass, Tex, Jan. "a, 1917
Editor States Graphic Brownsville,
Tennessee.
Dear Sir:-I thought would write
you few lines tonight as | haven't
anything to do, to let you know how
the Brownsville boys are progressing.
About the only thing that has oe-
Cured in Co. X. lately is the promo
ton OF Corp. H. P. Tobias to Duty
sergeant. OF course the company
pulled off a grand parade in honor Of
his promotion. l would like for you 10
see If you can find No. IL Stetson
hat for me, if so, let me know, as |
want it for Sergt. Tobias,as the govern
ment doesn't issue anything large
enough for him since his promotion
to sergeant. Since his promotion
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-02-09
NATURES WARNING
Brownsville People Must Recognize
and Heed Il.

Kidney ills come mysteriously.
But nature generally warns you.
Notice the kidney secretions.
See if the color is unhealthy
If there are settings and sediment
Passages frequent, scanty, painful.
It's time to fear serious kidney trou.
BILE. y"
It's time to use Doan's Kidney pills
Dona's have done great work n
Brownsville.
I. ?. Brummett, prop, confectionery
store, Lafayette St., Brownsville
says: Il was bothered by a dull NAG,
ging backaches and other kidney dis.
orders. 81 used Doan's Kidney pills
and they removed the aches and pains
and benefited me in every way. NV
Kidneys again acted regularly and the
iameness left my back"
: Price Soc at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-Cet
Doan's Kidney Pills, the same that
Mr. Brummett had. Foster-Milburn
Coz, Props, Buffalo, N. Y. 3
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-02-09
Low GRADE COTTON SEED MEAL

The results of recent inspections. oI
teedstuffs all over Tennessee have
clearly demonstrated the fact that
the stats marts are being made the
dumping ground for low grade cotton
seed meal. By actual count the state
chemist finds that one-half of the
meals recently inspected show a de.
ticiency in feeding value, which figure
IN money ranges anywhere from 80
cents to S6.40 per ton. 1t should be
borne in mind that the lots of cotton
seed meal inspected represent only a
very small proportion of the amount
on the markets, and if those inspect
ed are criterion, it might safely be
stated that at least one-half of the
meal being consumed in the state is
OF lower grade than claimed by the
manufacturers, and if the deficiencies
were figured in dollars and cents. il
would amount to hundreds and thous-
ands of dollars in the course of
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-02-09
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
Nashville, January %, 1917.
-. 4 -.

Nashville, January %, 1917.
My Dear Superintendent:
The next state examination for
teaches will be held March 80 and 81,
The weather was so Indictment when
the December examination was held
that but comparatively few took it. In
order to give the graders an opportu-
nifty to care for the papers for the next
examinatin, which will be very heavy,
we have decided to hold the next eX-
animation sooner than was at first
planned. The desire to have eertifi-
Gates from this examination in the
hands of teachers in time for them to
teuch summer terms Of school.
Al this is the last examination until
the middle Of July, it will be necessa-
ny to have all teaches who expect to
begin teaching before September LIST,
take it.
No teacher can legally receive pay
for teaching who has no contract with
the board. No board can sign con-
tract with a teacher who has no GER
tifcate. The law fixes a fine for the
violation Of these regulations.
All applicants taking the examina-
ton to receive certificate must take
theentire examination. This includes
the reading circle. Holders of five year
or permanent certificates, in lieu Of
the examination in the reading circle
may attend term at some accredited
school. In this work, at least one
course in education must be accrSdit-
ably done. #i3 81
Please give this examination wide
Ts',--s ssissyp !. Y
: chemist will not be in a position /
make a proper settlement
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-02-09
Tears opere " per c 6per c

so 1t will be seen that the farm loan
act in addition to providing a way for
the farmer to borrow to the limit Of
safety, provides that he must put his
borrowed money to productive useq
andf FINISHES the machinery to get
him out of debt in an honorable and
business like way. The farm loan act
helps the farmer by placing within his
grasp the means to help himself. II
makes for business initiative and indie.
pendence.-Frank R. Wilson, Federal
Farm Loan Bureau Washington, D. C..