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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18
WHEAT ONCE WEED RELIEF IN TEARS
Weeping of Real Value in the
Life of Mankind.
Provision of Nature to Relieve the
Grief-Centers of Their Sensibi;iSy
and Fit Nervous Organization
to Endure Sorrow.

German statesmen have shed tears
upon them by the allies
1t would not be necessary for one
to be hOpeleSsly cynical to be remind
ed by this incident of the legendary
tears of the crocodile; though indeed
a sympathetic spirit might be inclined
to rejoice in the spectacle of such
weeping, for Germany's own good; say
Ing with the poet: ''She must weep,
or she will die
There are few physical functions
more familiar than the shedding of
tears, and there is probably none more
complex and inscrutable; none more
strangely mingIing spirituality and
science. From the material point of
view tears are nothing but an excre-
ton of salt water from glands of the
eyes. They consist normally of the
pureSt of water with small admiXture
Of common salt, or chloride of sodium,
such as exists in the blood. Iii some
abnormal conditions of the body they
contain other chemicals. Thus one
suffering from poisoning with salts
of antimony may shed tears contain
ing that chemical, so that tears them
selves are poisonous; and diabetic pa.
tents shed tears containing sugar.
From another point of view tears
are manifestations of emotion and al
ways spring from the heart. That is
n hnHanSn Of
the mental processes of the brain but
because of the feelings of the heart.
Even if the tears be hypOcrtical and
summoned up for an inSincere purpose
they are produced by the brains work
ing back to the heart and making an
appeal to it's emotion. An eminent ac-
tor when asked how he was able to
shed real tears at will replied that he
did SO by calling to remembrance his
father who was dead and whom he
1t is to be noticed, too, that the
nervous excitation which results in
tears is caused by grief but not near
ly so much by actual pain. "In the days
before the use of anesthetics," says
great surgical authority, 81 have had
patients who were undergoing opera
tons faint; have heard them cry out
and scream until they made the by
ISLANDERS sick and pale, but rarely II
ever have they shed tears"
Again, It is observed that tears are
of much value to the life of mankind.
That value is not merely in the fact
that their flow gives relief, but still
more in the indication that the grief
centers are being reprieved of their
feasibility and that the nervous organ
ization is being fitted to endure sor-
row with fortitude. GAS rule" says
q great authority, ''the escape and free
escape Of tears relieves the heart and
saves the body the shock Of grief"
it is obviously well, then, that Ger
many should weep. To say that, Is
not to exult in her suffering, but rath-
er to rejoice In her relief from it. The
suffering is inevitable as fate. 1t Is
we'll that she shall be saved from the
extreme shock of it through recourse
to tears; for, to quote the poet again,
"She must weep or she will die. New
York Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18
BLESSED With
Good FORTUNE
For That, Among the Numbers
of Other Mercies, the Ma
ton Should Be Humbly
Grateful.

1t was with large, round pumpkins
and bursting corncribs and heaped hay
mows that Thanksgiving day came to
be associated by most Of those now
living. Or, reduced to even lower linn
its, turkey and cranberry sauce and
mince pie. We thanked little and
ate much.
But there have been other kinds of
Thanksgiving in America. And there
is another kind today. We meet to
celebrate the gifts of God to the lucki-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18
SHOOT AT GEN. OBREGON
carranza Troops Open Fire While
Commander Makes Address in Inter-
est of Candidacy for President

Washington, Dec. 8.-Private adj
vices received here from Mexico said
Carranza troops at Pachuca, state Of
Hidalgo. fired on the followers of Gen.
Obregon while the general was MAX
ing a public address in the interest of
his candidacy for the presidency. No
details were given
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18
A Green Clerk.

"This lady is looking for rugs. She
says Administer"
'T'll ask him if l can find him, but
I'm new around here.
Courier-JOurnaL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18
BURNED TO DEATH IN WRECK
Three Persons Lose Lives When Mo-
tor Bus Jumps Rails Near
Muscatine, la.

Muscatine, Ia, Dec. 6.-Three per-
sons were burned to death, eleven were
injured and two are unaccounted for
in the wreck of a motor bus. which
jumped the rails of the Muscatine.
Burlington & Southern railway at
Hahn crossing, three miles south of
Muscatine. The bus was fitted for use
on railway tracks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18

By that kind hearted spider.
When Sister Anne frum Blue Boards
tower
For succor long did gaze,
To save her sister from the power
Of her hubs scand'Ious ways,
And down the road cloud Of dust
Oh joy! Oh dear delight!
guess it was Thanksgivin' Day
For Blue Boards wife all right.
And when the check for these here
lines
Comes through the wintry weather,
To keep my soul and body both
On friendly terms together,
And can 90 and feed my face
In some swell place that night,
! guess twill be Thanksgivin Day
For truly yours, all right!
From the New York World.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18
Refnrf Courteous.

He-Statistics show that more bach
elors are criminals than married men.
She-That is because the bachelors
have nobody to blame ii on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18

And when one day, that hollow tree
Bruce saw and crept inside FER,
While Ger the hole web was Wove
BY that kind hearted spider,
Which his persuers SEEM there,
Passed by as we'll they might,
| guess it was Thanksgivin' Day
For Bobby Bruce all right
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-12-18
Their Kind.

"Pop, what are fabricated vessels"
II think they are the kind your I'm
Gle Henry took his remarkable voy-
ages in, my son."
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
ENGINEER. JOB IS HELD
 OPEN FOR TOM MADDOCK.

PHOENIX, Jan. 8.-Lieut. Thorn as Maddock, now serving his country in France will be the next state en- gineer if he can be relieved from duty, it was learned at. the govern or's office today. Efforts to reach Lieutenant Maddock by cable thus far nave failed, though this is ex- plaincd by the information just re- ceived that he has left Foul, where he has been stationed to go to Nice, Italy.
 In the meantime Fritz Hiolmquist, I resident of Phoenix, and for sev- eral years head of the city depart ment has been named to fill the of flee of state engineer, with the dis tinct understanding it is authorita- lively stated, that the position will be turned over to Lieutenant Mad Jock, in the event that the latter is in a position to accept
 Lieutenant Naddock, it Is learned, has asked to be relieved from duties, and every effort is being made by the military authorities to have the message rendering the position of state engineer reach hiln as soon as possible.
 In an effort to locate Maddock a wire was sent by Governor Camp bell to the engineering staff in Wash ngton, in response to which the fol- owing wire has been received:
 Re telegram 18th: Records of this office show that Lieutenant Thomas Maddock still in France and nothing known of his return Will onward telegram to chief engineer n France and inform you as to re- ,ult (Signed)
 BLACK, Chief of Engineers"
 John c. Compton of Tucson has accepted the appointment as regent If the state university. |
 George Doyle of Phoenix has been named secretary of the commission f state institutions.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
CAPT. MITCHELL IS
 ACCORDED HIGH HONOR.
(From Fridays Daily)

Prescott should be proud to have
 ,xtended to one of its military of iicers, Captain Edward J. Mitchell,
 hat distinguished consideration link ed to the Croix de Guerre decora- .ion This honor was bestowed on the above recipient a few days ago tt Croven, Belgium, and the cere- monies incidental thereto, according 70 the Associated Press cablegranfs,
 which other Americans were dec orated, were attended with the pres ence of noteworthy people in and put of military circles
 Captain Mitchell is with the 363d Infantry, which bore a conspicuous position on the firing line during tine last month of the conflict, and this officer was singled out for gallant and distinguished conduct on several occasions. Prescott wins more mil itary renown by this notable achieve ment of one of its officers, while the state should also rejoice that this Arizonan went over the top ahead of his command and helped to win the war
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
PERKINS IS NOT AN
 ADMIRER OF PRIMARY LAW
(From Friday's Dally)

"I have no pet measures-no axes
 to grind" said Representative M. A
 Perkins of Puntenney, in answer to question on his intentions in the coming state legislature.
 This legislator will go to Phoenix with an open mind on practically ev- erything except the primary law, and regarding this, he has very decided opinion. Although politically a pro- duct of the primaries, Mir Perkins considers the law poor means of selecting high class men to repre- sent the people in the state legisla- tive body. Not every man would be as frank. There is less incentive to man to get out and show himself fit to represent the people, than un- der the old system" declared the veteran legislator "The primary law, in my opinion, puts too much in the hands of the political party, and clouds the issues between the men"
 MT. Perkins seemed to recognize the growing tendency to forget a mans affiliations and pick him strict ly on his merits, at any rate, he de- clared himself in favor of some sys- tenn that will cause an office seeker to prove himself worthy of the pub lie trust rather than of the trust of a political organization. Made to or der tickets used to be the evil of the convention system, but the primary, he believes, has eliminated the inde- pendent, who, failing to receive a strictly party support, hustled out and caused the people to recognize and reward his efforts.
 q do not intend to provoke any fights in the legislature on this or any other subject. I intend to learn the attitude of my fellow legislators, and in case there is any decided sen timcnt for a revision of the present primary law, I will, of course dig in and make myself felt"
 Representative Perkins expects his son, wno is now in charge of a sec ton of the Auxiliary Remount Depot at Camp Funston, Kansas, to be dis charged within a short time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
PATRIOTISM OF
 EXCEPTIONAL INTEREST
(From Fridays paily.)

One of Che most extraordinary cy- cles in human annals ill which phys ical and mental preservation arc re- tained in the later days of life, is to the credit of Colonel J. P. Waldron, who, after an absence from Prescott for many months ill military service returned yesterday from Harpers Ferry, w. Va. This veteran of the civil war, although he had passed the sgd milestone, was impressed into service last fall, and given special duty to perform for the war depart ment that of an inspector general, with the rank of colonel His field of service was vast. and wherever property was stored, or a
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
HARVEY CAMEL WITH
 THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)


 Writing to his mother, Mrs George Camel of 336 North Virginia street, from Mondorf, Luxembourg under the date of November 28, liar vey Camel has the following inte- ,esting things to say:
 Just a few lines to let you know that we are all O. K. 1 was on the Verdun front for over a month, went over the top three times and didn't get so much as a scratch. Will have many things to tell the Prescott peo- )lc when I get back. I am now with the army of occupation and am bil' leted here in Mondorf. We don't know of course, just when we will leave here, but we do know that we are to go to the interior of Ger many
 q was learning to speak French pretty good, but here in Luxem- bourg, we get both the French and the Dutch languages fired at us, and [ guess I will give Up trying to mas ter either one. It is getting rather cold over here, but we have not had any snow, but we will no doubt have some by Christmas. We are all mop ing to be back in America by the. first of March
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15

ulations imposed by federal law
 against hoarding by selling sugar in l00-pouud sacks, and other food com
 modities in bulk whenever oppor- tunity affords.
 The food administration calls at tention to the fact that this practice is absolutely in violation of food regulations still in effect and which doubtless will be retained until peace is signed and the food administra- ton is automatically disbanded. Un- til such time, dealers are under ob- ligation not to sell foodstuffs in quantity in excess of a 30-day al lowance, and they are in danger of being penalized if they persist in this practice.
 The enforcement division of the food administration has been retain ed, which means that field inspect ors will continue to check margins of profit, and that any efforts at profiteering will be promptly put down, and that violations of the anti noarding rule will be closely watch ed.
 Householders are asked to coop crate by not ordering food which will increase amounts on hand dn the household to more than 3O- days supply. In some instances where persons live a great distance from the point of supply this may be necessary. But in such cases permission should be obtained from either the county food administra tor or the federal food administra- tor, with headquarters at Phoenix
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
ORGANIZATION COM
 PLETED BY STATE BOARDS

PHOENIX, Jan. 9.--P. R. Mines,
 secretary to Governor Campbell, an aounced today the personnel of the clerical force in the governors of flee. It will consist of Miss Grace Cousins of Prescott, Miss Stella Be menato of Phoenix, and Mrs. Alice Monctte of Phoenix. Miss Benenato worked for Governor Campbell dur 'ng his former occupancy of the of flee.
 State Engineer Holmquist has ap- pointed Doan Merrill as his chief clerk. Merrill was a member of the first commission of state institutions 10 be named by Governor Campbell.
 Fred Smith of Coconino county has been named as steward for the state hospital, which will be under ,harge of Dr. T. J. Cummins of Yer de. Until recently Dr. Cummins was in charge of the United Verde hos 2ital in Jerome.
 At the first meeting of the new state fair board Charles K. Pishon of Phoenix was named chairman, John B. Ryland of Tucson treasurer, while the appointment of Charles F. Price of Mesa as secretary was ac- ceptcd. Harry A. Clark of Douglas S the third member of the board.
 At an organization meeting of the ;tate livestock sanitary board E. c. Crabb of Flagstaff was selected as president and Ed. ". Stephens of Yavapai county as secretary. The opening session was devoted to re-
 jew of applications but thus far the board has reached no decision as to what if any changes will be made in the force of inspectors or in the of flee. Important changes of policy | are to be considered and it is more | .han likely that recommendations for needed legislation will be asked for.
 With all members present the sheep sanitary board was organized with the selection of (. E. Burton ot Ash Fork as chairman. The other of the board arc Henry Purcell of Coconino county and J. ]. Hammond of Phoenix.
 Placing their claims on the suppo sition that the laws of Arizona are entirely inadequate to protect the sheep interests in a proper manner, members of the board are sponsor ng a bill to be presented at the com ng session providing for a special assessment on all sheep in the state o provide funds for inspection and or carrying on the work of the board.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
MINER FROM YAVAPAI
 WAS TIRED OF LIFE
(From Fridav's DailYl

According to Las Cruces, New
 Mexico, newspaper, James Clancey O'Meara, who stated he had worked at mines in Yavapai county, made a futile attempt to commit suicide by the laudanum route on New Years Day. He was suffering from miners consumption. and stated that for six months he had been unable to work He was resuscitated after two hours of effort, and appeared disappointed at not having accomplished his pur- pose. He had arrived few weeks before from Bisbee and left this sec ton nearly a year ago.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
CAPTAIN HANCE TRAVELS HIS
 LAST TRAIL
l N T R E PID PIONEER OF GRAND CANYON FAME. DIES AT FLAGSTAFF; WAS A NOTABLE CHAR ACTER ON BORDER.
CFrom Saturdays Da;lv.)

Captain John Hance of Grand
 Canyon fame, said to be the first
 white man to explore that world
 wonder from one end to the other,
 following the rim and travelling
 down the Colorado, passed away at
 Flagstaff on January 9th, this year.
 He was an unique character during
 border days, and as remarkable as it
 may seem, in the last 40 years of his life he had known no other place as a home except on the famous Hance trail, which he built during the early 70's. This approach to the canyon will serve as a tribute to his mem- ory and reflects the mans intrepid nature in blazing the way for the in- coming generation in facing hard ships and at the peril of his lie.
 Deceased was a brother of Judge George w. Hance of Camp Verde, md his age was about 85 years. He was born at Cowan's Ferry, Tennes- see, coming west in 1852 to Phelps county, Missouri. During the Civil war he served with the Confederate lrmy and was captured. After the war he followed the life of a plains man, being a dispatch carrier out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1865. With a party of twenty venturesome ;rontiersmen, among them being his brother and Jerry w. Sullivan of Prescott who are the only survivors, ie arrived in Prescott on December I, 1868. On the road there were eight of the party killed by Indians n fight. Mr. Sullivan to this day carries on his neck an Apache sou venir, or more properly speaking, lance wound, which he received in 1and-to-hand encounter with the rcd levils.
 Captain Hance iD many ways en- ioyed a splendid name. In addition Q his fearless nature, he was kind md generous. As the pilgrim of the 5rand Canyon his services as guide brought him in contact with lumberless tourists, and while he lisdained the notoriety of rehearsing lis thrilling life of the past, he would readily without personal flattery prove a delightful entertainer He became known from ocean to ocean md his vivid picture of other days vas relieved of any garnishment to meet the fancy of those who came il after the country was opened and made secure in life and property
 Judge Hance sends word that ow- ng to influenza illness he was un- ble to leave Camp Verde to be present. at the funeral of his brother he road over the Mogollon noun aims also being closed to travelling y snow
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
FIRE DAMAGES NEW
 SUPERIOR COURT ROOM.
CFrom Fridays Daily)

NFIOnl TIludy DdllyJ
 The superiaor court room was the scene of d small fire yesterday after noon, the incipient blaze having been caused by a short circuit on one of the big lighting units. A hole about two feet square was burned in the new ceiling which was put on a week or so ago by the Johns Mianville company. The fire fighters were called and succeeded in putting out the fire by using a chemical tank and eliminating the necessity of flooding the interior of the room by the use of the hose lines.
 When the repairs were made to the ceiling by the asbestos workers, ths lighting fixtures were all remov- ed, and it seems that in replacing the lights and in making the necessary connection, the job was not done ac- cording to Hoyle, and yesterday af- tcrnoon when the current was switched into the big light units, the wires failed to properly carry the load and the fire started. Judge Sweeney was holding court at the time the blaze was discovered but quickly adjourned the session after someone had smellcd the smoke and noticed the blaze which was eating d hole through the ceiling
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15

cantonment located, he had supreme
 jurisdiction to exercise his powers.
 While there may have been scores
 of younger officers available, the in- tricacies of the position were vitally important and this veteran of '6l, who had the experience in the long ago, and whose physical body har- monized equally with well-balanc- ed mental capacity at such remark able age, was sent into the field to begin his labors.
 Colonel Waldron stated yesterday that he went under his duties under disagreeable climatic conditions, but he pulled through, he believes, with a record satisfactory to the service. He said further: q was at home once more, and when I told them of the days of so long ago, there were many who. seemed inclined to be doubtful of my past relation with the military; but the records were in and when they were the physical grilling l went through was like being put through a rock crusher. That set tied it and in I went"
 Colonel Waldron returns to Pres colt to make arrangements for ac- ,ommodations for his wife and fam fly, who prefer to make this city -heir home for the present. Col. and Mrs. Waldron are interested in the Montezunla Mining Co.,, near Crown King, which is active under a lease. Pending the outcome of the Euro oean problem, they are undecided as 70 tne future If Belgium is to be reconstructed under American milf ary supervision, they hope to go here, as all members of the family speak French fluentiy. Mrs. Wal iron is of French parentage, while he coloncl's ancestors arc from that :ountry.
 He concluded the interview by aying: "I went into the army, for he love of my country and for and now Mrs. Waldron wants to go over once more to the homeland to work under Old Glory O eliminate as far as possible the ,arbarous crueltics heaped on her ,eople; and, also, I want to be with er and our children, all of whom re only too anxious to sacrifice heir all"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
MUST NOT SELL OVER
 3O-DAY FOOD SUPPLY

PHOENIX, Jan. S.-A warning was issued today by the state head quarters of the food administration to all Arizona dealers against the practice of selling householdcrs more than a 3O-days' supply of food con- 
 In d recent study Of the situation n Phoenix it was ascertained by an Inspector that large proportion of the stores here are violating the reg
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
TANKS BURN VILLAGE.

EXCHANGED, Jan. 9.-Activitics were renewed by the American and Allied forces on the Kadish front yesterday. According to incomplete reports, the Americans burned vil- lage of the Kadish, retired, and then went forward and re-occupied the ruinS
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
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! KNOW ROBT. T. ROGERS? $ < F + 4 < F < E < *+ < <
 Chicago, H., Jan. 5, 1919. Editor Journal-Miner:
 I am Mrs. Robert Rogers of Chi cago, and am i'll and about half blind. MT. Rogers left here last August pre- sumably for your part of the coun- try. We were married here in 1905. I am told that if I ask you to print a plea in your paper to help find him that you will likely do so. He might see it and be reminded to send me aid. I have been operated on and am not fit to work and at present am living around with my friends. My husband was in railroad work here, but wanted to go west and get into the mines.
 I will appreciate it if you will give some publicity to this disappearance through the medium of your paper Respectfully,
 MRS. CLARA A. ROGERS,
 6745 South Green St.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-15
HELD PRISONERS.

SALONIKI, Jan. 9.-Threc Greek officers who were detained as pris- oners at Goerlitz, Germany, have been killed by the Germans, accord ing to official information, because they refused to execute orders of fnc league of royal officers. Thirty three others are still detained, which is violation of the armistice, Greek say