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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
STRIKE OFF; 8 HOURS WINS
9-Hour Day Demand VIII Be Met BY
Mutual Concessions.

New York, Mar. 2G.-At an early
strike was declared off. The general
managers agreed to accept the prin-
cip1e of the eight-hour day and the de-
tails are being worked out. The man
ayers announce in a statement, that
their action is due to the internation-
al crisis and is dictated by motives Of
patriotism.
Both sides have agreed, 1t is under
stood, that if the Adamson act is de-
clared unconstitutional the law will be
applied on a basis Of concessions by
each, providing in effect an eight-hour
day and pro rata for overtime in
freight and yard service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Books on Gardening

Very attractive catalogs from leading
seed houses are displayed at the library
this week. Many useful and practical
books on gardening are also shown.
Some of these are especially for chill
dren and will help to create an interest
in the outdoor work of raising vegeta
bles and flowers.
Nature Study Books
In the study of birds and other ami
NAL life the library can be of assistance
to the student. The New Nature Lii
brary contains material on birds, but
terfies, trees, mushrooms, shells, ami.
mails, fishes, insects, wild flowers and
grasses.
Our National Flag
Some useful information concerning
the etiquette of our national flag can be
found here in an article prepared by
G. E. McLenegan. public librarian of
Milwaukee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
Waldwick Changes Church

Services.
Pleasant View-10:30.
Organizing of Sunday School-11 80.
Waldwick Sunday School, Is.
Preaching Services-2: 80.
Bethel.
Epworth League-7:O0.
Preaching Service-7:3O.
Sermon-Subject for the three ser
vices els not this the blood of men," or
"Saloon Or no Saloons"
S. CooKsON, pastor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
w. e. Chandler Critically I'll.

Washington, Mar. 20.-William E.
Chandler, former United States sena-
tor from New Hampshire and former
secretary of the navy, is critically i'll
at his home here. He caught cold in
auguration day and shortly after was
placed under the care of a physician
and trained nurse. Because Of his
advanced age his recovery is doubt
full. Mr.. Chandler is eighty years old.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
Mr. Alex INCLINATION.

Alex. Meditation died at his home in
Waldwick Thursday, March 10. 1917,
aged SO years, II months and 6 days.
The funeral took place Monday morn
ing with services at Hollandale
Catholic church, Father Carrigg
officiating. Interment was in Wald-
wick Catholic cemetery. Deceased is
survived by four sons and six
daughters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
SINK THREE AMERICAN SHIPS

All Those Believed Victims Are U. S.
Citizens-One Vessel Attacked With
out Warning-Attack Was Oeliber-
ate-Washington Deeply Stirred by
Ruthless Act.
Washington, Mar. 20.-According to
the latest information before the Pres
ident and the state department, all
three Of the ships, the City of Mem
phis, the Vigilancia and the Illinois,
were sunk without warning, and their
crews were left to the mercy Of the
seas in small open boats. All but eight
of the crew Of the Memphis and all
the crew of the Illinois are reported
saved by British patrol boats, but the
meager reports gave no account of the
men of the Vigilancia. twenty-five o
men were still missing.
London, Mar 2O.-The sinking of
the American steamships City Of
Memphis, Illinois and Vigilancia is an
nOunced.
Fourteen men from the Vigilancia
are missing, as are some Of the men
from the City of Memphis.
The crew of the Illinois was land
ed safely.
The City Of Memphis, in ballast
from Cardiff for New York, was sunk
by gunfre. The second officer and f1f-
teen men of the crew have been land
ed A patrol boat has gone in search
of the other members of the crew.
Illinois in Ballast.
The Illinois, from London for Port
Arthur, Tex, in ballast, was sunk at
s o'clock in the morning.
The Vigilancia was torpedoed with
out warning The submarine did not
appear The captain, first and sec
ond mates; first, second and third en-
gineers and twenty-three men Of the
crew have been landed at the Scilly
Islands. The fourth engineer and thir-
teen men are missing.
Carried Crew of Fifty.
The City of Memphis carried crew
of about fifty officers and men, vir-
tuaIly all American-born citizens or
Americans by naturalization.
The captain, three mates and CHIEF
engineer and three assistants and the
steward were Americans by birth.
Most Of the crew were born in Nor
way and the fireman in Portugal or
Spain, but had taken out final citizen
ship papers in the United States.
The cook was an American negro.
Captain Borum of the City of Mem
phis was a Virginia.
The vessel was owned by the Ocean
Steamship company Of Savannah It
left here on Jan. % for Havre, France,
with cotton. It arrived there on Feb. 6
and word was received here by own
ers OF the departure for Cardiff to
take on bunker coal for her voyage
toward New York.
The City of Memphis was 5,252 tons
gross. It was 377 feet long, 49 feet of
beam and was built in Chester, Pa, In
1902.
Illinois Tanker.
New York, Mar. 20.-The Illinois
was tank steamship owned by the
Texas company Of New York. It sail
ed from Port Arthur Feb. II for Lon.
don. Marine records do not chronicle
the arrival or departure from London.
The Illinois was Of 5,225 tons gross.
It was 800 feet long, So feet of beam
and was built in Newport News, Va.
in 1913. It's master was Captain Iver-
sen.
The steamship Vigila1cia, owned by
Walker, Armstrong & Co. of Savan-
nah, sailed from New York for the
Azores and Havre on Feb. %, accord
ing to latest marine records It was
4,115 tons gross, a freighter 800 feet
long and As feet of beam. It was built
in Chester, Pa, in 1890.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
LOW FARM LOAN RATES

Washington-The farm loan board
announced that the interest rate on all
loans made to farmers throughout the
country by federal land banks would
be 5 per cent.
A rate of Al per cent on bonds to be
issued by the land banks was officially
announced
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
ICE CREAM AND BUTTER
FACTORY

Reuben Ellsworth .Jr. has bought
the Washington hotel property at the
corner of Commerce and Hoard streets,
and will install his ice cream factory
there and will also add machinery for
making butter. He hopes to get opened
up about April 1st.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22

brother Morris Van Matre, all of Min
eral Point, and his brother w. w. Van
Matre of Sisters, Oregon.
Interment was made at Porter, Okla,
where some few years ago his son Bert
was buried
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
Miss Josephine Pierce.

Word has just been received from
Mrs B. Diveis, announcing the death of
her sister, Miss Josephine Pierce, Sun
day evening, March Is, at her home in
Oshkosh. The funeral was held We'd
nesday afternoon at two o'clock.
This will be sad news for our entire
community, for during her stay here
she endeared herself to all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
r. p. O. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sunday, March 25. 5th Sunday IN
Lent.
Holy Eucharist, 500 a. M.
Morning Prayer and Sermon, 1890,
Subject, "Casting ourselves Down."
Evening Prayer and sermon, 1880.
Subject, Survival of the Fittest."
Friday-The Rev. r. T. McCutchen.
missionary of the Philippine Islands
will address the Women Auxiliary at
the Parish House $3.50 p. m. He will
also address the congregation at the
evening service in the interests of the
Moro mission in the Philippines.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
MILTON COLLEGE GLEE CLUB

Don't forget the big Concert at the
Municipal Theatre Monday night,
given by the Milton College Mems Glee
auspices of the High School Music
Gin b
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
RIBOT MAY FORM CABINET
Minister of Finance Has Request Un-
der Consideration.


Paris, Mar. 20.-President Poincare
conferred with the president Of the
senate, Antonin Dubost, and the pres
ident of the chamber of deputies, Paul
Deschanel, in regard to the situation
created by the resignation of the
BRAND cabinet The president then re-
ceived M. BRAND for further consulta-
ton.
Deschanel declined to quit his post
to form a new cabinet and NJ Poin.
care then requested NJ. Ribot, minister
Of finance, member of the war coun-
ministry NJ Ribot reserved his deci.
sion until he could consult the various
members of parliament.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
THE GLEE CLUB CONCERT

The High School Music club presents
the Milton College GIee club, Monday
night at the Municipal Theatre. This
will be one of the best entertainments
of the year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meeting-9:3 80.
Morning Worship, O:3O.-Subject,
"The Overcoming Life
Sunday School-11 AS. Glasses for all.
Junior League-3:O0
Epworth League-6:30.
Gospel Service-7:3O. Theme "The
Saving Name"
Good singing. A hearty welcome.
Gomez
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
Our National Flag
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. c. Bond, Pastor.

w. J. c. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
i9:S0 9:S0 a a. m M Public Worship.
11:45 a. M. Sunday.School.
$50 D. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7:30 p m. Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
Bank Drops "Hyphen" Name.

Los, Angeles, Mar. 20.-The Ger
man-American Trust and Savings
bank, one of the oldest and largest
financial institutions here, filed pc.
tition in the superior court asking for
permission to change the name to
Guaranty Trust and Savings bank" I"
because "the significance of the name
is often misconstrued by 1e public" !"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
THOUGHTS OF READERS
nIIIII

The Democrat is not responsible for any
views expressed in this free forum. Contribus
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 request not to publish them will
be honored.l
To the Editor of The Democrat;
There are many of our citizens, who
think that the railroads are unfair
and unduly close in paying claims for
damage and loss, but if they could see
this account the verdict no doubt
would be different. The following figures
for the first year ending, June 30, 1916,
will show some of the amounts paid
by several of our western railroads:
A. T. & S. T.-$649, ,lsO4s-n per cent of
freight earning.
Union Pacifc-$552, ,S6l .l3- 73 & per cent OF
freight ear ming.
G. q Q.-$994 796.5l-l % per cent of freight
earning.
G. & N. W.-$S64 987 .98- .433 per cent Of
freight earning.
CM. q st. PSI ,2O7, ,3l0,08-I 50 per cent Of
freight earning.
c. R. l. q P.-$879 29i3l - LIZ per cent Of
freight earning.
For the month of October 1916, the
g. M. & st. Paul paid on loss and
damage account $88, ,431.77.
These figures show for themselves
and indicate that there is reason for
looking into these accounts closely
and even then good many dollars are
paid out wrongfully. N. FL. SNOW
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22

Col. F. E. Davisson reports brisk
sale and high prices on the farm of A.
N. Kelly on Tuesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
COCA C0LAS BEAT TRANSFERS

The Coca -Colas won three straight
games from the Teamsters at the Grand
bowling alleys Monday night. The
score was 2165 to 1887, the Coca -Colas
winning by 21S pins. They also bung
up new high team score of 1913.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. Mar. 10, 1917.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postofdce:
F. Dunnebecke, 81. W. Foulkner
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD, Postma ste,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST

For the Week Beginning Sunday,
March 15, 1917.
The weather will be fair, except that
rain or snow is probable Thursday and
Friday. The first part of the week will
be cold. but it will be considerably
warmer after Tuesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22

The want advs. bring results. They
appear on page s,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22

High School Assembly Room.
Declamatory Wednesday, March Oaoy Thursday
Admission 10 and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-22

Municipal Theatre, Wednesday and Thursday,
March 28 and %, 1917.

Municipal Theatre, wednesday and Thursday,
March 28 and 49, 1917.
The Anti Saloon league of this city
their cooperation in the work the league doing.
aided financially have been able
We also appreciate the petitions surrounding
asking the of Mineral
in securing Mrs Lulu Loveland Shepard
City. known the silver ongued Rocky
She will lecture Municipal Theatre
90, o'clock.
Daily Spy Columbia Pa We have heard
so-caled silver ongued like William Bryan never
womanwho we'll deserved Mrs
Hundreds of stood than
nenty aud appauded vigorously She silver tongue
eloquent than hundred bells Her dction aultess
huency marvellous; her illustrations Irresistible
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-25
MAV OF TnIE.nouR

Governor Lynn j.. Frazier is
the man OF the hour in North Da-
sskpta: Less than a year;sago he
was hardly kno own except within q
small circle III the vicinfty III hfs
home town, Hoople. A graduate
of our state university, he chose
to become a farmer and produc-
er and till the virgin soil, rather
than enter into some other work.
Today he holds the most honored
position within the gift Of the
people of the state Of North Da-
kota. Governor Frazier has a
real mans job before him. TAX
ing hold of the reigns of state gov
ernment at one of the most criti-
cal times in North Dakota's his
tory, when many economic
changes are in the making, re-
quires a strong man, with clear
mind. Governor Frazier will
have an opportunity to become
one of the biggest men that North
has ever produced and the Inde-
pendent belives that he will make
good. He should receive the
loyal support of every citizen Of
North Dakota.-Ward County, n.
d. Independent.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-25
TREES ON the farm

"A A0A III AOlllC ClIdI Is we'll sur.
rounded by trees and shrubs al.
Ways looks comfortable and invit.
ing and naturally conveys the i'm.
preston that the occupants of the
home are contented, prosperous
and the kind whom one would like
TO get acquainted.
( Some of the greatest Joys ol
life are obtained from an asso-
citation with the growing plants
around the home. Children VIII.
are raised in home that is made
pleasant by trees and flowers will
be less eager to leave the farm
at their earliest opportunity.
! A cheerful looking farm home
together with fair treatment, will
go far toward attracting and
holding the most reliable farm
labor.
Many other gains result from
the proper planting of trees
around the farm home. In pro-.
tecting the farm buildings from
winter winds the fuel bill is ap-
preciably reduced. The live
stock receive much protection
from the winds. If the trees are
properly selected and cared for.
they will supply timbe for fence
posts and for general repairs
about the farm as we'll as abund-
ance of fuel. The protection al
for1ed by a good windbreak of
trees makes it possible to grow
many varieties of small fruits and
of vegetables, that could not be
raised on the open prairie. Many
kinds of edible fruits are borne
on ornamental plants, useful
for hedges and windbreaks. Such
fruits can be produced at very
low cost by planting them in shub
berry clusters and windbreaks.
The trees also protect the farm
home from the dusty, drying
winds of summer and reduce the
rapid evaporation of moisture
from the soil besides affording an
abundance of shade. They serve
as an attraction for birds, which
not only bring happiness by their
song, but also aid by catching
many harmful insects. During
the time the trees are growing
they increase the value of the
farm with little expense to the
owner. Probably the greatest
-assests TO a prairie farmer who
has had enough foresight and in
lerest to plant trees around his
home, are the enjoyment he de-
rives from them in later year;
and the appreciation of his work
by those who follow him in life
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-25
STEEL TRUST CAUGHT

Washington-The navy depart
ment today awarded to Hatfelds
at Sheffield, England, a contract
for the manufacture of several
thousand armor piercing project
lies for the United States Army.
Hatfield company was the lowest
bidder against competition in the
United States.
The awarding of the contracts
came following Secretary Daniels.
statement that, allowing foreign
bidders to enter the field. came
suddenly and that the manufact
urers of the United States did not
know that the foreigners were
bidding. It is intimated that the
bids of firms in the United States
might have been lower had they
known foreigners were biddine.
The U. S. Steel company .offici-
ais countered with the statement
that they were able to NEE. gov
ernment figures, but were not able
to meet foreign competition. They
claimed that lower wages in Eur
ope prohibited United States firms
from competing with foreigners.
(Note-the righteousness of
the claims of the steel company
is hown in the fact that they have
heen furnishing war munitions to
the allies in competition with all
foreign countries. Devils Lake
Journal.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-25

that Prof. Warren is doing with
the band. Kryl said he was verv
much surprised at the results
very much pleased with the work
which the Science band get with
a green bunch of fellows. Kryl
spent most of the afternoon try
ing out some of the best talent TO
see if they were good enough to
travel with some one of his nine
large bands. 1t is moro than
likely that some of the best will
be offered good inducements for
summer concert work.
Doctor E. B. Craighead is still
visiting the Science School. He
is making an extensive survey of
conditions os they exist here. DR..
Crafghead spoke to the Faculty on
Tuesday might and to the student
body at the regular assembly hour
on Wednesday,.
The first semester ends this
week and a number of semester
examinations for the completion
of semester subjects are being
held.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-25
the FEELING OF WEALTH

wealth In not property. 1t is
not material. 1t need have 10
relation to material. 1t is a feel
ing arising from the relation be-
tween what man has and what
he wants. Theoretically, it may
be produced in either of two
ways: By getting so much mat
crial that every wish is fulfilled;
or by having so few wishes that
the material on hand suffices.
Those who have arrived at the
point where their pile has smoth-
cred their desires, have found
their happiness also som.hercd
A few kings of nations and capt-
aims of finance have been able to
qualify in this class. They arc,
at best, a citizenship of doubt
full value. Those who have re-
duced their desires to the vanish
ing point to meet their vanishing
material. have proved to be Il
rather ;scrawny citizenship. They
lack the red blood needed for first
class service.
Between these two extreme the
world must look for it's depend
ables. And, thanks to heaven,
the road to the feeling of wealth
is wide and easy. 1t is the ridge
road half way between the Slough
of Poverty on the one hand and
the Marsh of Overmuch on the
others. Poverty is principally d
+; fear-a fear of something that
never happened. The Overmuch
, is an estate that looks good only
: at a distance.
The wise man will care for
ideas moro than for things: will
cnioy service for others at least
as much as in service for him.
self: will never hope to reach thn
I noins in life where he can live
without labor: and will not waste
himself fortifying against old aga
poverty. Nor will he greatly long
i for money to cndow charity
cash gifts to humanity are not in
Iispensable. This woriu needs
service more than it does salarle:
J to nay for service.
IF a man strove as dillgentiy
10 keep his youth as he does t'
r huy cushions for his old age: III
! would live longer. live better ,
serve more. save more and leav'
, lhe world richer and litter 10
J. those who follow him.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-25
POSITIONS OPEN FOR sTENo-
0RAPHER AND TYPEWRITER

Because of the continued short
age of male eligibles for steno-
>grapher and typewriter for the
field service in this district, there
still being eight vancancies To
fill. another U. S. Civil Service
examination (open also to fe-
males but not in such demandl
will be held on February Goth,
at Wahpeton, N. ID. and several
other cities in this district.
The following vacancies are
to be filled:
Stenographer and Typewriter,
5000, Pine Ridge, S. D.
Asst. Clerk. Stenographer and
Typewriter, $50, Rosebud, S. d.
Clerk. StenOgrapher and Type
writer. 5000. Sisseton, S. D.
sSenographer and Typewriter,
$500, Yankton, S. d.
Stenographer and Typewriter.
5000 Nett Lake. Mimi
Clerk. Stenographer and Type
writer. 5000, Lower Brule, S. D.
Clerk, Stenographer and Type
writer. 5000. Sioux City, Iowa.
Clerk. Stenographer and Type
writer. 5000, Custer S. d.
Necessary blank and informa-
tion can be secured from the Sec
retary U. s. Civil Service Com
mission, st. Paul, Minn.. Post
office or from the local Secretary
at the Wahpaton, N. d., POST
Office.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-01-25
LET u8 HAVE GRADED

Whv is it that when the potato
crop is marketd there is nothing
in the way of grading the same
as is done with other crops? II
farmer loads two cars with
wheat and one is mixed variety
and poor quality he gets a low
grade with dockage for foul seeds
chaffy and such.
The carload of good wheah
brings the highest market price
with little OF no dockage for waste
Dealers have carloads of potatoes
shipped in to be sold to their
customers, regardless of how they
have been harvested or cared for.
to say nothing of variety or quail
lty; and consequently we get a
bushel or bushels of scrubby.
scabby, worm-eaten, fork-pierced.
neel-crushed. nlow-cut and some
times froat-bitten potatoes, and
pay q price that ought to insure
the consumer a useable quality of
food. Dealers will tell you that
these are the best they can get
SOFT is a case Of stake it or leave
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