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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
FROM CONGRESSMAN MONAHAN

Of Interest to All Discharged Sol
diers, Sailors, and Marines.
Congressman James q. Monahan has
sent a report from Washington to the
effect that the War Department advises
that an enlisted man, honorably dis
charged from the Army, Navy, or
Marine Corps, since November II, 1918,
or who may hereafter be honorably dis
charged, is entitled to receive pay at
the rate of five cents per mile from the
place of his discharge to his actual bona
fide home or residence. Or to the place
of original muster into service, if he so
elects. The provision is made that for
sea travel on discharge only transpOr-
tation and subsistence shall be fur
nished.
Any soldier, honorably discharged
from service, who has not received the
full allowance of five cents per mile,
shall be allowed the difference between
that amount and the amount per mile
which he actually received at the time
of his discharge.
Those men entitled to the travel
allowance under this provision may re-
ceive the necessary affidavit blank by
addressing the Red Cross, or the Zone
Finance Officer, Lemon Building,
Washington, D. G.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. John C. Martin.

After an illness of scarcely ten days,
Mrs John G. Martin was released from
all pain and suffering at the home of
her son Walter in this city on Tuesday
of last week, June 3, and her never
dying spirit winged it's way Ito that
land that is fairer than day
Mrs Martin was woman Of many
virtues and capabilities, ever active in
all good works. While she shined
brightly in many spheres, yet her lustre
was b1. .ghtest in the sphere Of Christian
wife and mother, so that now since she
has left the family circle, "Her chill
dren arise up, and call her blessed; her
husband also, and he praiseth her."
She will be greatly mourned and missed
not only by her own household but by
all who have been the recipients of her
gracious benefactions in word and deed; j;
'for in her tongue there was ever the
law of kindness for everyone; and like
her Master she continually went about
doing good"
Mary E. Schellenger was born in the
town of Mineral Point, Nov. %, 1842.
On Octobers26, 1869, Mary became the
wife of John C. Martin and they started
home building on farm in the Willow
Springs community. Here they lived
until 1892 when they moved to this city
and twelve years ago they took up
their residence in Madison to give
larger educational privileges to their
children.
Besides the husband and father nine
children are left to cherish in memory
this noble life: Walter, Kate, Robert,
Agnes, Nellie, John, Will, Harriet and
Mary all the children being present at
their mothers burial except John but
he visited his mother only few days
before her home going. She also leaves
two brothers and three sisters, S. H.
Schellenger, California, Charles Schel-
lenger. Denver, COL, Mrs Abbie Mas,
Kansas City, Mo-, Mrs Eunice Cooley,
Hawarden, Iowa. and Mrs Edith Pierce,
Mound City, Kansas.
Funeral services were held from the
home of her son Walter and the First
Congregational church on Thursday
afternoon, Rev. A. HI. Schoenfeld offici
ating. Burial in Graceland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
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historical oo'i~' lRSDAY. JUNE 12, 1919.

bright girl the Municipal Theatre last Thursday
evening nteected into her sauatoy address the thought
that Presden Wilson said upon entering the war that
entered into for selfish purpose; and must say the
thing it's c1ose In that sentence she said some
thing. She expressed in words thought that ought to
shame Chairman Hays and all of his mudslng1ng crew OF
dsconsoate partisan organ grinders who publish his ug-
brious boiler plate their own, and lntermxed
with some ieremiads OF their own Because them life
under wise and benecent Democratic administration does
not seem worth living is why they should by
their wailngs make miserable the lives of other people
of clearer who rejoice in the freedom which comes
with the acceptance of democracy the world over.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
THE WOMEN'S CIVIC CLUB

Thinking there was need along
civic lines in Mineral Point which it
was hoped the women might supply,
the Women's s Civic Club was organized
at a women's mass meeting in the
Municipal Theatre, Feb. 16, 1915.
One of the first objects accomplished
was the furnishing of the Woman S
Rest Room in the Municipal building to
which scores of women from the sur
rounding country can attest the need.
At first the Civic Club paid the expense
of a care taker but this need having
been shown to be worth while, the city
council has taken over its maintenance.
The City Park adjoining the Munich
pal building was made pleasant spot
by the planting and care of shrubbery
and window boxes and flowers were
purchased for the library windows.
One of the first changes in school af-
fairs was the appointment by Mayor
Parmley of two women as members of
the school board.
Through the circulation of petition
a special election was called for the
election Of members of the school board
instead of this board being appointed by
the mayor.
Clean up week, including efforts in
an anti-fy campaign, was another OBJ
ject undertaken, with the result that
Clean up week has become an annual
affair the first week of May, in the
hands of the City Council.
Baby Welfare has been considered to
the extent that two public programs
have been given on the care of babies,
and child in Chicago cared for one
year at the clubs expense.
Fountain street park was equipped as
playground, for some months being
under supervision. The two swings,
two see e-saws and sliding board have
since been donated to the public school
Fairgrounds.
The first speaker in the city to tell of
the Great War was induced to come by
the Civic Club when Arthur B. Doe
told of his experience at the front in
France during the first year of the war.
Sanitary conditions in the schools
have been Investigated and remedied
at several different times; also light
was installed at the high school en-
trance, where one was badly needed.
"A refuse can was purchased and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
Charles CoIIicutt.

1t is with feelings Of deepest regret
that we make mention in this issue of
the paper of the passing from our midst
of one of the noblest men OF the com
munity. When Charles Collicutt was
summoned to his eternal rest, good
and true light ceased shining on earth.
Mr. Collicutt had been in falling health
for nearly year, yet no particular un-
easiness about his condition was felt
until about six weeks ago when matters
took decided turn for the worst and
as a last resort he was taken to Angus
tan hospital, Chicago, where the best
medical skill in the land was called to
his assistance, but to no avail; his inn
mortal spirit was called into the pres
ence of it's Maker early Friday morning,
June 6, 1919.
Mr. Charles Collicutt was born at
Mif1in, Wis, December IS, 1868, being
the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Robert
Collicutt, pioneer settlers in the county.
When Charles was seven years of age
he moved with his parents to the Will
low Springs neighborhood, and here,
with the exception of one year spent in
this city and short time at his last
residence, he lived his life of usefulness
and integrity, esteemed and honored by
all who knew him.
On January %, 1885, Mr. Collicutt
was united in marriage with Miss Min
ME Van Matre. Five sons blessed this
union, two of whom preceded the father
over the river. Three sons, Harry,
Homer and Earl are left with the wife
and mother to mourn the closing of this
princely life; also two little grand
daughters. Mr. Collicutt's departure
marks the passing Of the last member
of the old Collicutt family.
Funeral services were held from his
late home, one mile east Of this city, on
Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. A. Schoen-
field of the First Congregational Church
officiating. Comfort and consolation in
Christian song was brought by the
Willow Springs choir, assisted by mem
bers. of the First Congregational choir.
Burial was made in the Willow Springs
cemetery. The unusually large attend
ance at the funeral of friends and neigh
bors and business acquaintances from
near and far was beautiful tribute OF
affection and esteem to the life and
character of Charles Collicutt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
NORMAN JOHNSON IS CITED FOR
BRAVERY

There was rejoicing in Elgin last
week over the return of Co. E of the
129th artillery. Among the members s
cited for bravery is Norman johnson.
This young hero will be remembered in
this community as boy who spent his
school vacations for several years at the
home of his uncle and aunt Mr. and
Mrs Fl. j. Larson of Willow Springs.
He married Miss Florence Sleeman of
this county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
Happy Children's Day.

Children's Day last Sunday morning
at the First Congregational church
proved to be all that the words imply.
The pulpit platform was wonder of
bloom and color. The program of
songs, marches, drills and recitations
was we'll rendered and much credit is
due to those who had matters in charge
Six infants received the rites of bap-
tism in the presence of congregation
so large as to overflow into the chapel
and the Offering went 'over the top
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
entertainment AT ST. MARY'S
HALL

The entertainment given at st. Mary's s
Hall by the pupils of st. Mary's school
last week Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, was a decided success. The
program, which was varied, merited
much praise. The musical selections
on the piano by the Misses Kathryn
Morgan, Marjorie and Marion Fielder
were highly appreciated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12

OF Supt. A. A. Vieth, who has been
been engaged by the Mineral Point
school board. The Hinsdale Doings
says: {" Mr.. Vieth leaves Hinsdale with
creditable record, and the standard of
the schools shows evidence of his dis
cipline and able direction.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
Give Street and Number

Free City Delivery will be established
in Mineral Point July 1, next. Patrons
should notify their correspondents Of
their streets and numbers. Publishers
of newspapers and magazines should
also be notified.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
John T. Salmon

was born February Is, 1912 at st. Wenn
Cornwall England, the second son OF
the late William and Mary Salmon. In
his young manhood he united with the
Wesleyans at Bodmin, Cornwall, Eng.
When a young man he came to this
country and for many years held posi-
tions of trust in Illinois and Omaha,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
A MEETING OF THE CIVIC CLUB

The regular meeting of the Women's
Civic Club will be held in the High
School Assembly room on Saturday,
June IA. at o'clock. 1llis will be the
last meeting until Fall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
Interpreted.

When an obituary states that the
dead man had the courage of his cob.
viction that means he was stubbofh
as a goat.-Afchins6n Globe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12

CLASS ROLL
George W. Bliss
David ]. Brown
Agnes Jane R. Burke
John Melburn Clark
Grace Margaret Coady
Clarretta Agnes Collins
Alice Marie Crist
Cenevieve Emily Daum
Lester Newton Dunwiddie
Annie E. Fitzsimmons
Theodore T. Gray
Alma Marie Grimm
Willard Curtis Hartford
Charles William Healy
Cenevieve Phillips Hutchison
Hamilton Scott Hutchison
Alonzo A. Jacka
Vera M. Jackson
Nora Bernice James
Walter Bailey Johnston
Alma Kathleen Mongold
Eunlce Frances Paynter
John Hahnemann Parmley
Florine Cenevieve Prisk
Crunow Otto Oleson
Magdalene R. O'Neill
Agnes Jeanette Quirk
Frederick J. Rasmussen
Margaret E. Schaumberg
Clara Rosalia Stude
Howard C. Tyrer
Elsie C. Unterholzner
Francis W. Springer
Robert George Springer
CLASS OFFICERS
John Melburn Clark, President;
Margaret.E Schaumberg, Vice President
Florine Cenevieve Prisk, Secretary;
Theodore T. Gray, Treasurer.
FACULTY
W. R. Rood, Superintendent
atharine Berry Mabel LeTendre
da E. Cranda Lillian Luckert
hristine 'Cilbertson Ben M. Meyer
ellen Goodrich Ellice Roycroft
Wis J. Johnson Howard C. Stewart
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DR.. w. M. Cratiot, President
Allen Tucker, Vice President
[rs. James Brewer Charles W. Hutchison
gorge S. Huxtable Joseph J. Mauger
Mrs. W. F. Molitor
The class memorial was a check for
700 to be applied towards the purchase
piano for the music room of the
igh school.
The medal for the highest scholastic
anding was presented to Miss Vera M
ackson.
DR.. W. NJ Gratiot. president of the
,hool board, presented the diplomas to
le graduates. In a right good short
ldress he fairly gave credit to Supt.
ood and the other teachers for raising
le standard of the school; and urged
lpport of efforts towards further ad-
ancement. He rightly renewed an
opeal for a new school house, to re-
lace the present Fourth ward building.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Trinity Sunday, June Is. Rev. A. n.
Sherman of Platteville will uficiate.
500 a. m. Holy Communion.
1890 a. m. Holy Communion.
100 Sunday School,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
DIR. GALLOWAY'S ADDRESS

DR.. T. w. Galloway of Belot delivered an excellent
address the Exercises of the Mineral Point
High School the Municipal Theatre last Thursday even
ing did strive entertain; but, with intense
nestness, delivered message which thoughtful good
and wholesome From him the school and the community
received right good lesson in educaton His subject was
Ouackery in Respect Character" He did not dwell too
much quacke but showed how true character can best
be developed bt up The address unanimously voted
one the best addresses delivered in
Mineral Point
'My office is not ahead of me President Wilson has
pressed himself saying No. his going to be
a Republican, sure as fate. ---Fennmore Times, Rep.
Stop look and sten You have within your party ranks
all the hyphenaed votersa who hate the Wilson admins
ration with everlasting hatred for leading this nation into
successful fight against Prussan militarsm. They will be
very potential framing your platform and in naming your
ticket Do you think that campaign launched with their
advice and going win? You tried such game
in 1916, and it didn't work Your party went down to de-
feat under better candidate than yon likely for
1920.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
THE CLASS OF 1878
Graduated from the Mineral Point
High School
COM MENCEMENT EXERCISES
Held at Municipal Theatre, Thursday
Evening June 5.

Held at Municipal Theatre, Thursday
Evening June 5.
Success attended the holding of the
Commencement exercises of the Mineral
Point High School at the Municipal
Theatre last Thursday evening, June s..
The surroundings we're beautiful indeed,
the handsome theatre being profusely
decorated with flowers in bloom; large
and appreciative audience was present;
and good music, the product of the
school, abounded. The program was
interesting and its rendering was highly
creditable to all who took part. Thirty
four diplomas were awarded
PROGRAM
March, Trumpeters- High School Orchestra
Invocation Rev. C. w: Emery
Salutatory ---------------V Vera M. Jackson
Presentation of Memorial Melburn Clark
Acceptance of Memorial Mrs James Brewer
Valedictory Alma M. Grimm
Overture, Magic Fire, Senior Instrumental
Sextette: Jane Burke, Cenevieve Prisk,
John Parmley, Walter Johnston, Lester
Dunwiddie, Howard Tyrer
Commencement Address, Quackery in Re-
spect to Character, DR.. T. W. Galloway
The Presentation Of Diplomas, DR.. W. M.
Cratiot, President of Board of Education
Presentation of Scholarship Medal, Supt.
w. r. Rood
Class Song g-------"Ou Our Journey
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
The Want Column.

The Want Column.
Use the Want column in The Demo
crat and you will get good results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-06-12
THE DEMOCRAT.

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point, Wis.
as second class matter.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-02
coMo PARTIcIPA NoRUEGA
EN- LA GUERRA

Sera coincidencia 10 que Sc
luiera, pero e. hecho parece ser
comprobado que Ell Aceite de Hi
gado de Bacalao esta teniendo
mucho cue yer con las fortuna de
la guerra. Durante los dos pri-
neros amos del conficto europeo,
Alemania le tom6 a Noruega
grandes cantidades de aquel pre-
cioso aceite y gan6 terreno. Des-
pu6s que lnglaterra acapar6 to-
do aquel produeto, ha lido deca7
yendo elpoderfo aleman debido q
alimenticion defciente de sus tro-
pas. ESQ prueba a su vez Guam
necesaria es la grasa para 81 cuer.
DO humane. Esta sera sin duda,
aoticia de interes para .os que
tomamos la famosa EMULSION
DE SCOTT 10 Advt.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-02
La MedalIa de Don
Alfonso XIIIes
creada en- Belgica
FL embajador baIga recibe orden
de nresentar la nsedalIa a
don Alfonso
EL0GIASE LA LABOR DEL
REY DURANTE LA
GUERRA
Salv6 la vida a nluchos belgas y
trabaj6 sin descanso en- favor
de la humanidad

MADRID, 10 de junio.-El
embajador de Belgica en- esta ca
pital anunciaque ha recibido or
den de su gobierno para presen-
tar al rey don Alfonso XIII una
medalla que con ell nombre del
soberano espanol ha sido creada
para el ejercito belga en- recono-
cimiento de los servicios presta-
dos por don Alfonso durante la
guerra no solo Belgica sino a
toda la humanidad.
La medalla Alfonso XIII sera
puesta en- poder del rey tan prom
to como EN- palacio Sc file la fe-
cha para clio.
Ell embajador ha declarado que
los belgas nunca podran olvidar
ell interes con que ell rey Alfonso
tomo a su cargo la question de
los prisioneros, asf como las nu-
merosas y felices gestiones que
hizo ante ell gobierno de Berlin
para salvar la vida de numerosos
soldados y civiles belgas que ha-
blan sido sentenciados a la pena
capital.
Declara que la tarea realiZada
por el rey Alfonso merece ser CO.
nocida por todos los paises, por-
que pone muy alto el nombre de
Espaiia asi como el de su angus
to soberano. Con la medalla Sc
entregara al rey un pliego firma-
do por ell rey Alberto, el cardenal
Mercier y otros altos dignata-
rios civiles, eclesiasticos y mill
tares de Belgica que desean tes-
timoniar al rey su agradecimien-
to.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-02
{ D | { I 0.
EN- LA CORTE DE DISTRITO
DEL DLSTRITO JUDICIAL DE
SAN JUAN, PUERTO. RICO.
EstadoS Jaldos dc 4merico,
Et PYesidentc de los Estados
Unidos,
Secclon Segunda.
HOno,io Gonsdlels
Demandante.
q.
Ieonor Alavcdrd,
Demandado,
EMPLAZAMIENTO
Ciril. No. 1410.
IMPEAZAMIENTO
Ciril. No. 1410.

.
Et Pueblo dc Puerto Rico,
a LeonOr Alayedra, 0 sea la
-demandada en- este case, 0 sea la
demandada antes mencionada.
POR LA PRESENTE Sc
NOTIFICA * listed, que sc. ha
presentado en- la oficina del Sc
cretario de la Corte de Distrito
Sec. Segunda, del Distrito Judi
cnal de San Juan, Puerto Rico,
la demanda del actor antes cita-
do, eli la cual sc suplica la Hon.
Corte que dicte sentencia decla-
l-ando roto y disuelto el matrimOs
MO entire ustedes por causa de
abandono; de acuerdo con la Sec
ci6n Quinta del Art. 81 del C6di-
go Civil de Puerto Rico.
Abogado del demandante, Ru-
pert II. Denton.
Y Sc NOTIFICA A listed
que de no comparecer a contestar
dicha demanda dentro de los diez
tllas despues de notificado, 81 la
notification Sc hiciere en- el dis
trito, v dentro de los keinte dfas
81 Sc lricierc fuera del distrito,
pero en- la Isla de Puerto Rico.
y dentro de los cuarenta dias ST
sc hiciere enotra parte, el deman
dante podiHi solicitar que sc dicte
sentcncia, dc acuerdo con la s1-
pllca de su demanda, . sea, de-
clarandO roto y disuelto el matri-
monio entire usted j dicho dcman
dante.
Extendida bajo mi firma en-
San Juan, Puerto Rico, hoy z de
Junio de 1910.
Por Domingo Rirerd
Secretario Auxiliaf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
REAL ESTATE CONVEYED.

E. T. Underwood to A. R. Davis
Warranty, Consid. $1675, NE Sc 35.
5O-7.
VIM. o. Smith to Basil A. Smith
Warranty, Consid $6,825, 1875 acres
in Secs. g., Is and II all in SOTO.
VIM. H. Adams to Harry T. Dull
Warranty, Consid. $3.50, so acres ii
1888.
Roy Hutchins to Harry T. Dull
Warranty, Consid. $1,000, 40 acres in
NE SW all in 33-53-S.
Andrew Jackson Crum to Theo. j
Williams and W. A. Sharp, Warranty
Consid. / 1000, 16S acres in 23-50-9.
A. P. Green to Mexico Fire Brick
Mfg. Co., Consid. $1.OO, 6 acres in Sc
27-51-9.
Hubert P. Warden to Robert B. and
Fannie B. Grant, Warranty, Cinsid
$4,000, 800 acres if Secs. s, Q and 10
all in sos,
Mason B. Paige to Jacobe E. Seitz
Warranty, Consid. $1.OO and other
consid, Lots /, 2, 8 and 4 Blk. 8 Null,
drows Sub Div. of Blk 2, Jno. A. Pear
sons Add. pit. of Sc SW 23-51-9, PIT
of SW NV 25-51-9.
Jacob E. Seitz to Mason B. Paige,
Warranty, Consid. 81 and other consid
1922 acres in SW 5-51-8.
Jno. W. Sharp to T. L. Caree, War
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06

kell, Warranty, Consid. $14,325, Isl
acres in 22-51-10.
Daniel R. Bellomy to Wallace F.
Feutz, Warranty, Consid. $2,7OO Pt.
of Lot 1, Block 8 Morris Add.
VIM. C. White to Elmer Conley,
Warranty, Consid. $1,000, NE NE So
52-1O.
Jno. w. German to Sidney Hartley,
Warranty, Consid. $4,000, NV 80
52-11.
John Kane to Margaret Burke, War
ranty, Consid. $500, PIT E12 of Sc
$500.
, John F. VIM to S. N. Brooks, War
ranty, Consid. $4,000, 24O acres in
Secs. 81 and % all in 52-1O.
Oscar R. Wilson to j. E. Wilson,
Warranty, Consid. $4,000, Ek of Sc
2-52-11.
I Marion Scofield to Amos A. Sutton,
Warranty, Consid, $3.50, Lots 7 and
s Blk. 7 Caldwell and McPikes Add.
to Vandalia.
San Vanatta to ]. c. Terry, War
ranty, Consid. $500, Sc of NV IL
SIP.
! Chas. T. Johnson to Jos. G.. Lake
nan, Warranty, Consid. SIT, ZOO, 179H
acres in Secs. % and 81 all in 51-9.
Laura Robertson to Mrs. Laura
Robertson, Warranty, Consid. 81 love
and acection, 1926 acres in 32-52-S
and pit. of Lots . and 8 Blk. IS original
Mexico.
Addie Taylor to R. w. Allen, War
ranty, Consid. $1.OO and other 1856
acres in Secs. %, 26 all in 52-9.
J. R. Shook Trustees to City of Mex
leo, Warranty, Consid. $4,000, Lot %
Blk / Elmwood Cemetery.
Henry r. Beh ct al to Alex Garter,
Warranty, Consid. $39,52S, 64S acres
in 24-51-S and sect 10 and IS, SIT.
L. A. Ross to A. A. Wallace, Quit
Claim, Consid. $1.OO, 1875 acres in
15-5O-9.
5. +. White ct al to A. A. Wallace,
Quit Claim, Consid. $1.OO, 4O.75 acres
in Sec. IS all in 500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-03-06
LEE ROE.

i. TEXAS newspapers have started
a campaign against oil gambling anc
oil promotion. The Houston Post has
closed its columns to advertisements Of
oil stock, as also have the Galveston
News and the Dallas News. The Dial,
las News recently published the fol.
lowing attack on oil gambling:
"The oil game is the worst gambling
game ever played in Texas, and yet OF
all games ((of chance) it is the only
one which may be played lawfully.
Gust what the odds are against one
who plays the oil game have not been
calculated. Perhaps, when the excite
ment is over, some statistician having
the idleness to indulge his curiosity
will figure it out Until then one can
only guess. And our guess is that
odds against the player are at least
1,00O>to 1. For the one chance of win
ming he incurs at least 999 of losing;
for every winner there will be 999
losers. And the pity of it is that, more
surely than in the case of the outlaw
gambling game, the winners will be
those who could afford to lose, and the
losers who could not. Some fortunes
have been and will be made in oil. But
a much larger number will be made by
gathering into a few hands the small
savings of the multitude.