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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

INSPECTOR JOSEPH FAUROT AT HIS DESK.
all over the United States, Canada and
from many European cities. Commits
siOner Woods some time ago sent no.
tees to the police headquarters Of ev-
cry city ia the country suggesting that
copies Of their finger prints be for
warded here. In the notices it was
stated that the department possesses a
very large collection of records Of Grim
inals who could be located only by
means of finger prints; that these came
from all over the world and that if its
records were forwarded the depart
ment would offer it's finger print serV-
ice to them without expense. la many
cases these notices were sent to the
sheriffs of what is popularity known as
zone horse towns" In this manner the
departments finger print bureau has
become a sort of clearing house for
other police departments in the coun-
try. The bureau is in charge Of 1nspec-
tor Joseph A. Faurot.
ing to "whirls," 'loops," "arches" or
"deltas." The prints are carefully filed
and indeXed according to their charac-
teristics. In large room in the base
ment of headquarters the actual finger
prints are taken. Printers ink is
spread by a roller on the surface Of
glass table, The ink is smeared on the
fingers of the prisoner, and the finger
impressions are then taken down On
paper. All of the fingers of both hands
of the prisoner are taken.
The police after exhaustive studies
have been able to learn much about
finger prints. The system is based on
the fact that every human being has Il
distinct and individual impression
which differs from that of any other
person. 1t has been ably demonstrated
that no two finger prints are alike.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
EARLY BRIDGE BUILDING.
Ancient Babylon Seems to Have Been
the Pioneer In the Art.


the Pioneer In the Art.
Bridge building is one of the ancient
arts, though no definite record Of per-
manent bridge appears before 22O0
B. c. This was the time Of Nimrod,
the third ruler after Noah. The river
Euphrates flowed most inconveniently
through the city Of Babylon, so the de-
cree went forth that structure be de-
vised to cross the stream. The result
was an arched bridge of brick geo feet
long and 80 feet wide.
Some thousand years later Nitocris.
then queen Of the Babylonians, seeking
something new to occupy her mind, de,
cided that another bridge was needed
to handle the vast crowds which
thronged to that city Of mystery. Her
engineers were consulted, and, marvel
Of marvels, wooden bridge resting on
stone piers made it's appearance, the
first Of it's kind in the history Of the
world! The stones in the piers were
fastened together with huge chains of
iron, with melted lead poured into the
crevices.
While the problem to the eyes of the
modern engineer would appear trivial,
it was a vast undertaking in those
days, so marvellous, in fact, that the
course Of the entire river was changed
in order that the engineers might view
the foundations On which the arches
were to rest. Herodotus records that
no of
with the rest Of the buildings Of Baby
lon.
Aside from these, no bridges of i'm
portance seem to have been built in
Asia Minor, with one possible excep-
ton. The tabled Colossus of Rhodes
is thought by some historians to have
been a bridge, but as no remains have
ever been found there is only theory to
support the claim.-Edison Monthly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
The Versatile Manchurjan Farmer.

In the early fall in Manchuria the
natives undergo sort OF magic change
from farmer to bandit. 1t seems some
thing Of a psychological somersault-
one day plodding farmer, the next q
highWayman. After the tall kaoling,
or giant millet, is cut, and escape is not
so easy over the bare plains. another
clap Of the hands. and, 10, a peaceful
farmer once more! 1t is not only the
farmer who plays this exciting game;
many another staid member of the
community has his little fling. Some
even combine their roles, differentiat-
ing according to the seasons With
the oriental's disregard for conditions
man is often bandit, merchant and
magistrate all at once.-Alice Tisdale
in Atlantic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
DODGkVILLE

Mrs Frank Roach and daughters Twill
! la and Margaret returned to their home
| at Barneveld Sunday, after visitiag here
at the home of DR.. and Mrs w. G.
Mylroie.
| Henry Olson went to Milwaukee Sat
urday on business.
Misses Margaret Reese and Ann Far.
we'll visited from Friday until Sunday
with Miss Alice Reese at Madison.
Henry Williams went to Milwaukee
last week to visit his daughter Mrs A II
Peterson.
Mr. and Mrs Orville Strong left Friday
for Miami, Florida, where they will
spend the rest Of the winter.
Curt Williams left Saturday for an
indefinite stay in Milwaukee.
A large number from out of town at
tended the dance here Thursday evening
Miss Margaret Stephens of Ridgeway
visited with relatives here last week.
Mrs Harry Watkins and son James OF
Edmund visited with Mrs w. III. King
Wednesday.
Mrs Edward Bishop returned from
Rochester, Mimi, Thursday.
Miss Mary Byrne is at Ridgeway,
owing to the illness of her sister Mrs
0. f. Anderson.
Miss Lottie Johnson of Livington Wis
tied at the A. l.. McKinlay home Thurs
day.
Mrs James Crossen and daughter
Ruth of Blue Mounds visited over Sun
dgy with her sister Mrs James Letcher.
Carol Hackett and Harry Jenkins of
Linden visited with friends here Thurs
day evening.
William Stevens of Ridgeway was
here on business Wednesday.
Dial Lewis has returned from Mil
waukee.
Miss Nina Pedley visited over Sunday
with relatives at Platteville.
Mrs Louis Ryall entertained the 800"
club Friday evening.
Miss Alice Aide has resigned her
position at the bakery.
G. &. Wallingford of Dubuque trans
acted business here Saturday.
Miss Ethel Davey of Platteville spent
the week end at her home here.
Miss Maurine Rogers was at Linden
Thursday and Friday.
Miss Lavon Gribble of Linden spent
over Sunday here.
Frood Smith of Hollandale was home
over Sunday.
Miss Hadlock of Chicago was a guest
last week, Of her uncle DR.. William
Reese.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Story of Empress Eugene.

Of one of the visits the Empress En-
genie made to the Paris hospitals dur.
ing the cholera plague that afflicted
France in 1865 the following pretty in
cident is told: At the Hospital Beaujon
the empress took the hand Of a dying
victim. who, installing her identity,
kissed her hand and murmured, II
thank you, sister," The nun who ac-
companied the empress whispered:
"You are mistaken. friend 1t is not
l, but our good empress who speaks. .
Nay, sister," retorted the empress
quickly; ''he has given me the sweet
est of all names"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
G. A. R. CORPS w. R. CORPS
Hold a Joint installation Of Officers
Last Friday Night.

Last Friday Night.
The annual joint meeting of Geo. H.
Legate Post and Relief Corps was held
on Friday evening, Jan. 10, for the
purpose of installing their officers for
the ensuing year and it proved, as
usual, most enjoyable social gather
ing. Owing to the limited capacity of
the hall, the occasion was confined to
the members of the organizations and a
few invited friends. An excellent sup
per was served by the executive COM
mittee of the Corps from 5 O'Clock until
all were served.
Past Commander J. ]. Heathcock of
Linden acted as installing officer of the
Post, with Past Commander J. c. Mar
tin of Madison as Extraordinarily.
Past President Mrs. Mary Treweek
acted as installing officer for the Corps
with Mrs. Ella Sims as conductor and
the grace and precision with which this
beautiful exercise was carried out was
commendable.
During the ceremonies, instrumental
music was rendered by Prof. Anderson,
Mrs. l.. c.. Stair and Mrs. Eta Proct-
or, organist Of the Corps. The singing
of army songs and the usual Orally
Round the Flag Boys" by the veterans
were pleasing features.
Following the installation services, an
enjoyable program was rendered:
Remarks by Commander c. Spensley.
Solo Master Everett Wiesen.
Recitation -"Sentinal," Ruth Nan
colas.
-Dorcas Jacka and Garnet
Wearing.
Reading Mrs. J. F. Hendra.
Solo-Mrs. Villa Arthur.
T. NJ Priestley gave short address
and Comrade J. C. Martin made some
preliminary remarks to a recitation
(by request) Of ''The Charge of the
18th Illinois"
AS a closing feature all joined in
singing America.
POST OFFICERS.
Commander-Ca Calvert Spensley
S. V. CONS. E. Shepard
j. V. Conn.,. P. Harris
Surgeon-William Skinner
Chaplain-J. J. Humbert
@. Master-B. It. Prideaux
Adjutant-W. w. Williams
Patriotic Instructor-G. G. Cox
Officer Of the Day-George Jeuck
OFF. Grand-George Harris
Inspector-J. B. Prideaux
Sergt. Nigh. Pitts
Q. NJ. Sergt.-W. r.. Keeney
Trustee-George G. Cox
observation-disclosures Cox, James A. Hoare
Alternates-Geogge Harris, Charles Goldth@rpe
CORPS OFFICERS
President-Edith Weidenfeller
S. V. Pres.--Lillian Jackson
j. V. Pres-Cora Jacka
Secretary-Kate Johnson
Treasurer-Eliza Perry
Chaplain-Mary Shepard
Conductor-Willa Arthur
Guard-Cora Spooner
Asst Conductor-Grace Adams
Asst. Guard-Kate PrideauX
Patriotic Observation-Disclosures Vivian
Pres Correspondent-ViOla Anderson
Color Bearers-Olive Nancolas, Fannie .&dams,
Della Buckingham. Lena Dobson
Musician-Etta Proctor
Deegates-Eliza Williams, Cora Jackas Laura
Goldsworthy, Lena Dobson
Alterna tes-Mary Hooking, Eliza Hoare, Mar
tina Ludden, Fannie Adams
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Modern Berlin.

1t was Frederick H., styled the iron,
who constructed the first building on
the site of modern Berlin This was a
castle which was the first domicile of
the Brandenburg electors. 1t was much
damaged in the Thirty Years war, but
after this the town started to loom
up around it. However, it's present
strength dates from the formation Of
the German empire and it ranks third,
after London and Paris. in population
Of the cities Of Europe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
PRINTS AID
They Help Greatly In the Solution
of Crime.
EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOUNDED.
New York City Has More Than 10000
Impressions-Bureau In Charge of
Inspector Faurot-Every Human Be-
ing Has a Distinct and Individual
Mark.

New York.-The work of the bureau
of criminal Identification at police
headquarters has been greatly enlarged
and brought up to date. This is espe-
cially true Of the finger print depart
ment, which today is recognized by the
police as the best and surest method of
making criminal identifcations. AL
though the Bertillon system is still in
use by the department. it has to a
great extent been superseded by the
finger print system.
The department has a collection of
more than 10000 finger impressions
of Individuals These prints came from
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Wanted to Patent a Circus.

z. Z. Barnum once came to the office
to know if he could patent the three
ring circus. In technical parlance his
three ring circus was an aggregation
and not a combination to produce a
new result. Therefore it was not pat
entable, which information highly in
censed the Snowman. 1T will be adopt
ed by every circus just as soon as l
make it KNOWN" he declared. And it
was.-Scientific American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Radium Minerals.

Minerals chat carry radium are fairly
easy to determine. One Of them, pitch
blende, as generally found, Is black
mineral about as heavy as ordinary
iron, but much softer. The principal
radium mineral. carnotite, has bright
canary yellow color and is generally
Observation-Disclosures News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
EGGS TOO HIGH EVEN
FOR A JUGGLING ACT

\ Chicago.-A magician who does ;
\ the famous egg trick" in vaude- .
= vile packed his trunks and ;
\ walked out of the bill at a Chi .
j cago continuous show. The high >
4 price of eggs drove him to it. .
4 The illusionist breaks eighteen .
\ eggs at every performance. AS .
\ long as he was doing two day" .
! it wasn't so bad. But when he .
X learned he had to appear at !
4 seven daily turns he counted up !
4 and found that at the present !
4 price of eggs he would owe him !
+ self money at the end of the !
4 week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Residence for Sale.

The home of Mrs. Katherine Phillips
is offered for sale. 1t is situated in the western
part of the city; house contains seven rooms,
with modern improvements; lot l00xllO feet
1t is very desirable property. and viii be sold
at a reasonable price.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
To Make Thin Hands piInnn-

Wash in very warm water, rub in
cocoa butter or any preferred skin food
for five minutes and then hold your
hands for an instant In ice cold water
Wipe dry. The cold water closes the
pores while they are filed with the
cream. and new tissue Is built in a
most satisfactory manner.-Philadel.
phia Record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Talking Shop.

Il don't like to wait On grouchy Gus.
TONER'S"
Nor l."
II hate to have q customer growi
at me-"
Mine don't growl," said the dentist,
but they all show their teeth. kali
sas City Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
8 in Mineral Point
For Sale Cheap

John Kirst's dwelling house and lot on
Commerce street. Six good comfortable rooms;
furnace heated and electric lighted. Will be
sold at a bargain.
Inquire of The Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
That Soothed Her.

Where have you been all the even.
ing?' demanded his wife as the last
dance ended. 81 couldn't find you"
''That is easily explained" he re-
piled. You looked so beautiful that
was lost In ion."-LouisviIle
Courier-J ournal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Grandmother a Pupil.

Bakersfield, Cal.-Mrs. Mary Brun-
dage, the seventy fve-year-old widow of
the late Superior Judge Bernard Brun-
dage, a pioneer Of Kern county was
registered as freshman in the KEN
county high school and will study the
Spanish language. Mrs. Brundage has
several grandchildren attending the
high school at which she is registered
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
FOR SALE!
The Mrs John Evans Home

in south part of city. House contains rooms
closet and pantry. A good cistern and wood
house on the place Will be sold at bargain
if sold soon.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat otfi"e
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Also Colored.

Yes, l was fined ESQ for putting col
oring matter in artificial butter"
"Well. didn't you deserve it?'
Perhaps. But what made me mad
was that the magistrate who imposed
the fine had dyed whiskers." -London
Opinion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Unnecessary.

did you ever try the hot water
treatment In the morning"
Don't have to. Ny wife keeps me
In it all the time" Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
How Il Was.

"She wanted to marry him for his
money"
did she fail?
mo; he failed. and she married some
one else" Topeka Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
The Maven Live.

Miss De Style-Does she think very
much Of that aviator? Miss Gunbusta
oh. yes, She worships the very
ground he flies over.-Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
Wrong Time.

$50 she refused your
Eyes. but it was my own fault" said
the young stockbroker. II proposed
on declining market" - Louisville
COurier-Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

The best thing for any one to say
who has nothing to say Is to say moth
ing and stick to 1t.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
House and Two Acres.

In order to close up the Branger
estate the homestead will be offered at
a bargain. See the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

A fool always wants to shorten space
and time; a wise man wants to length.
en- bOth.-Ruskin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25
R EAL ESTATE
Buy Property in Mineral Point.

Property will be listed ana advertised for
sale in this column free Of charge for advertfs-
ing unless sale lis made If the property is sold
either by this agency or by the owner or other
parties the usual commission will be charged. !
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-25

she refused you?"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-26
Vander|ip Quits Big Job
To Assist Sec. M'Adoo

WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-Frank A.
Fanderltp, who. as president OF the Ma
tional City bunk OF New York. heads the
largest National bunk In the United
States. has severed his connection with
that institution and all other institu-
lions with which he is identified, for
the period of the war. to assist Secre-
tary McAdoo in Liberty loan finaUce.
Mr.. Nanderlip has started In on
ten hour u day schedule. with his dutles
as chairman OF the war saving certifi-
Gates committee. which wilt virtually
handle the details o. floating the Sc
000000000 war saving certificate issue
rencently authorized by congress.
In answering Secretary McAdoo's re-
quest for his aid. Mr.. VANDERBILT sur
rendered for the Period Of the war. not
only his office as president Of the Ma
tional City Bank. but his connections
with the American international Corpor-
alton and the International Mercantile
Marine company. in both " which he
was influential factor. AS chairman
| Of the war savings certificates COM
mittec. he will receive salary from
the government OF one dollar q year.
Mr.. Eanderlips duties as president Of
the National City Rank will be per-
formed during his absence. by four OF
the banks managers.
Upon the completion Of his work
here. il Is his plan to return to Now
York and resume his former connec-
tons. Mr.. VANDERBILT. sixteen years ago.
was an assistant secretary Of the treas
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-26
CDDNC|[NEN NAME BANKS To ACT
AS REPOSITORIES Of CITY FUNDS

OF the Firemen's Pension fund was read
and showed that Burley Thompson,
William Marquis. James McClement and
Charles Moore were elected and that
tie for the NTH member existed between
Albert Weidman. Louis Modar and
Charles Long.
\ petition from residents OF Moyston
street in reference to the dangerous con-
d:ticn of the tracks Of the Wheeling
Terminal Railway company at Twenty
seventh street. was read and after
brief discussion was referred 10 the
city manager for adjustment.
Use Of Ambulance.
Use of tho city ambulance. which was
brought up at the last meeting OF coun-
Gil, WAS finally disposed OF by ordinance
rrovidins that a charge Of IS be made
for its use in the city and S. for any
trin which may take 1t out of the city
limits. an added charge of so cents per
mile being made for each additional
mile after five miles have been Travelled.
The matter Of the appointment Of
private policemen was brought up and
covered by resolution which was
passed. providing that they must work
under the direction of the chief Of po-
Ice; pay n deposit Of SIS for Il badge:
refrain from wearing uniforms which
light mistake them for regular police
zen; Living them the same powers or
arrest us city officers: holding their
employers responsible for their actions
and empowering the city manager TO
remove them from office without giving
cause.
Councilman .trTlbr' cht brought up the
question Of ar eStS made by Baltimore
l. Ohio railroad detectives. but after the
city solicitor had. explained that these
pen werc under the Jurisdiction Of the
state. the matter was dropped. Incl
den,ally. DR.. Armhrecht said that the
detectives in the employ Of the railroad
company used rather rough means Of
earning the dollar which they arc paid
for making an arrest. often throwing
mer off OF trains while they are going
at Il fast speed and endangering their
lives. He thought that some means
should be taken to put stop to this
practice.
Council discussed an areaway MAIN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-26
BROKEN GAS HOSE
; STARTS SMALL FIRE

shortly after midnight last night inc
Eleventh Street h"Sc company responded
ia :, s,tll alarm at W. Is. Cuscy's room
ing house ut l023ls Market street. and
found that "a small Ilcr which was
caused by tn" breaking Of gas pipe.
had already been cXtinEutshcd hy y. NJ.
sheldon. nr New Marlinsvillr. who ncci-
IDENTIFY caused the fire.
Nj. Sheldon WAS sitting in his room
reading II newspaper and reached up
10 Tie mantle for a cigarette. He put
his font on a gas pipe connected with
the crate. which broke under his weight.
He then struck IL match and dropped 1t.
jruiring the escaping gas. The flames
from, the gas pip" set fir" In wooden
mantcI hut Mr.. Sheldon sm"thcrcd the
flames with a rug before much damage
WAS done.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-26
LONG TERM CREDITS Tx q:
WILL BE ABOLISHED

WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-The fed:
eraI reserve board has taken preliminary
sters to ABOLISH long time credits IL
II IS country during the period Of ,t!e
gar. TO conserve tn: financial resour;Fs
Of the country In q more liquid cond1.
tion.
Governor Harding Of. the board has
asked each OF the ~ federal reserve
banks 10 encourage in every way pos.
sibc the abolition of the six month";.
promissory note. and the substitution
OF 80 day notes instead. -
Hereafter the federal reserve banks
Will rot rcdiscount commercial paper.
that has more than 90 days to run ex-
ccpt in the case Of agricultural papef.
whore often the six months period -
essential
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-26
JAMAICA HURRICANE
WILL HIT THE j. s.

WASHINGTON. Sept. o5.-!Waruinr
WAS given today by the weather bureau
that the West Indian hurricane. which
did great physical damage at Jamaica
Sunday. evidently had passed into the
Gulf OF Mexico Ly way or the extreme
western coast Of Cuba. moving north
northwest and probably would strike
the American gulf coast Wednesday
night or Thursday
Hurricane warnings have been ordered
on the Gulf Coast from Mobile. Ala
bama TO Apalncnicoa. Florida, and
northeast and southeast storm warnings
mi the remainder OF the gulf coast or
Florida TO Key West.
No reports had come tonight from
Gulf OF Mexico Indicating the exact
location OF the disturbance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-26
POLICE PICK-UPS

Five D and Scre incarcerated in
the county iai, night and Will make
their bow in court this morning.
John Katchi II and John Delaney
were hauled o.. of tho Baltimore &
Ohio dcnot In an Intoxicated condition.
while Poodle" Prince and Walter Nixon
were picked UP by the police at Six
tcrnth and Market streets.
g. +. Lemons became mbued with
the idea that he owned the Court theatre
and argued with Constable RAIDER VIII
endeavored To show him his mistake.
until II was necessary for the officer to
find room for him IN the county Jail.