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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Lou Poundage Of Jockeys a
 Great Hindrance to Racing
In Order to Make Weight Jockey Is Necessarily Too Young to Be Skilled in Handling of Horses-The
 Case of Johnny Loftus and Other Jockeys
By JAMES J. coRBETT

nature has put so much weight on his frame that he is forced out of the game entirely or can get mounts only in the occasional high weight handicaps.
 Here we have the case of Johnny Loftus, Americas greatest jockey, Jimmy Butwell Laurence LyKe and host of others who served their appren- ticeship years ago. They made a lot or blunders in their youth but through the years they learned their lesson and nov their brains have developed to a point where they are really marvels in their ability to handle horses. But each of them gets only a few mounts each week simply because most of them cannot scale less than liz or l15 pounds and the average weight horses are asked to carry is well below that mark
 Therefore, the job of plotting horses devolves largely upon one of the young sters who can make the weight. but who lacks skill They make many fearful blunders, and due to poor rides class horses are beaten again and again.
 EUROPE BOOSTED LIMIT Long years ago Europe learned it's les son. It saw the folly of light weighting horses to the detriment of good jockey. ship. So it boosted the average poundage that horse must carry to a point around l20 or 125 pounds. In some countries It is even greater That enabled practically every jockey of any prominence in Europe to climb aboard steed. The result is that all over the continent races are uniformaliy l>od There are few form reversals and very few cases where the class horse is beaten because of poor jockeyship. The wise weight limit makes it possible fey experienced jockeys to handle the mounts.
 Some day the racing officials in the United States will wake up to the fact that permitting horses to go into races carrying SS, 90, 93, 95, 100 102, 105, 1oS ant no pounds is a foolish practice. It per mts nothing but mere boys to ride Anc then they will lift the weights and boom racing more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

With the Barons showing streaks of their former speed and efficiency and coming back home again in three days, everything should soon be all right. We are rather afraid of Cy Bargers bunch, however. We never have had much success with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

We were rather disappointed that Frank Sprogell dropped out of the western golf championship. He Is a Birmingham man and was not going so bad when he quit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
TEXAS LEAGUE

At Shreveport Shreveport 1, Hous- ton g.
 At Fort Worth: Fort Worth 1, Gal weston 0.
 At Waco: Waco 2, San Antonio 3. At Dallas: Dallas 0, Beaumont f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
Reed Departs. While
 Wm. Miller Arrives

Memphis. Tenn. July 20.-Wii- liam Miller. outfielder. has been purchased by the Atlanta club of the Southern association from the Detroit Americans rri will report next week. Charley Frank. rsararcr of the Crackers. announced fortcht.
 Iieut-n-nt Milton Reed. who hrs h~en. playing In the Atlanta out field. left the club toni~ht. hfs fur lcuvh from the army hnving cx- pired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
International League

At Binghamton ', Jersey City o. At Rochester O. Newark '. At Toronto 5, Baltimore B. At Buffalo 2. Reading Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26

It seems strange that those who have the interests of horse racing at heart do not attempt to force through a rule to increase the weights that a horse must carry. Such a course would permit the employment of experienced jockeys who now are out of the game because they are too bulky
 If that came about, then the standard of racing in this country would be in creased immeasurably, and there would not be so many weird contests as now feature the turf when apprentice boys are astride
 The saddest feature about the turf game here is the fact that just about as soon as a jockey learns his business he is forced out of it by the weight rules.
 Under the existing laws in the United States which are radically different from those in Europe the majority of horses in this country carry little more than a feather on their backs. The tendency of the solons Is to throw a horse into the race with as low weight as possible rather than weighing him sufficiently to enable a full-fledged jockey to be aboard, thus assuring a well-run race.
 Here's the situation in brief:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
South Atlantic League

gusta 0-0.
 At Greenvil1e: Greenville 4. Char lotte g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-26
POUNDAGE TOO SMALL

The majority of jockeys in the United States today are boys of IA, 15, Is and + years of age. Naturally, at such time in life their racing judgment is not ma ture. They qualify only because they are light enough to make all required weights. As the years pass this boy is schooled by experience and when he gets to the age of 19, 20, 21 and g, he has learned a won derful lot about the handling of horses He becomes a really valuable man in the turf game But just about the time that
 he reaches that age of mature judgment,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
new BOOKS AT PUBLIC LIBRARY
For YOUNGEST Readers

For Youngest Headers
Burgess, Thornton w. - Adventures
of Jimmy Skunk.
Beard, Patten = Marjorie's literary
dolls.
Jackson, Gabriella-Peterkin.
Blaisdell, E. A. and M. F. - Rhymes
and tales for children.
Bryant, Sarah Cone-I am an Ameri-
can.
For Older Boys and Girls
Connolly, James B. - The U boat
hunters,
Dickinson, A. D. and H. W.-Patri-
otic stories: Spirit Of 81.
Tomlinson, E. T.-Three young con-
tinentals.
Aldrich, Thomas Bailey : Story of a
bad boy.
Franck, Lena M-Working my way
in the world.
Adult Books
Babcock, Bernie-Soul of Ann Rut
ledge.
Ibanez-V -Vincente B.-Four horsemen
of the Apocalypse.
King, Basil-City of comrades.
Connor, Ralph = Sky Pilot in No
Mans land.
Grey. Zane-Desert of wheat.
Porter, Eleanor H.-Dawn.
Lutz, Grace L.-Red signal.
Abbott, Grace L.-Old Dad.
Reynolds, Katharine = Green valley.
Gambler, Kenyon - The white horse
and the redhaired girl.
McKenna, Stephen : Sonia: between
two worlds.
Bennett, Arnold-Roll call.
Wells, Carolyn-Diamond Pin.
Poole, Ernest-The village.
Kelland, Clarence B. = The Highly
ers.
Nicholson, Meredith-Lady Larkspur.
McCareer, Margaret Hill - The re-
chalmers.
Gregory, Jackson-Judith of the Blue
Lake ranch.
Hay, M. F.-Secret of the submarine.
Foote, Charles E. = Practical road
building.
Fletcher, S. W.-Strawberry growing.
Mckee, Thomas Heron = Gun book
for men and boys.
Matthews, Brander, compiler-Poems
of American patriotism.
Hyndman, FL. M. - Clemanceau, the
man and his times.
Gordon, Armistead-Jefferson Davis.
Roosevelt, Theodore = The Great ad-
adventure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
SUNDAY MEMORIAL SERVICES

The members of George H. Legate
Post, veterans of the Spanish American
war, returned soldiers of the late war,
and the members of the Woman s
Relief Corps attended the memorial
services at the Congregational Church
on Sunday morning. The church was
beautifully decorated with profusion
of flowers and large, representative
congregation was present. Appropriate
hymns were sung by the choir of many
voices. The pastor, Rev. A. H. Schoen-
field gave mastarful address from the
text, "This day shall be unto you for
a memorial" The words of the preach
er were very highly appreciated by his
hearers. He complimented the patriotic
bodies present for the the great services
which they have rendered and are still
rendering to the nation, at home and
abroad. The services concluded with
the singing of "America," by the choir
and the congregation, and all remained
standing while the soldiers and mem
bers OF the Relief Corps marched from
the body of the church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
BIG FOUR TURNS DOWN
THE BRITISH PROPOSAL
That the u. S. Will Keep
German Ships.

Washington, May 25.-President
Wilson has informed officials here that
the council of four at Paris has reach
ed a full understanding by which
the United States will retain the 70O,-
900 tons of German shipping seized in
American ports when this country en-
tered the war. Great Britain had pro-
posed that this tonnage as we'll as
German ships seized in other countries
be placed in a common pool and al
lOted on the basis of tonnage lost
through action of enemy submarines.
The United States has steadfastly re-
fused to accede to this plan.
Paris, May 25.-The credentials Of
the Austrian peace delegation at St.
Germain-en-Lay have been approved
by the credentials commission of the
peace congress and the Austrian dele
gates have sent their first note to the
allied and associated powers dealing
with the treaty's terms. The note
has to do with Carinthian affairs.
The council of four has completed
the Austrian treaty, with the excep-
ton of financial clauses and the south
ern boundary, on which some details
are still to be Strengthened out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
ENTERED INTO REST
Henry A. Clark

was born in Willow Springs, April ii,
1899. and died in Beloit, Wis, on Tues
day, May 90, 1919, after a short illness
following an operation.
Mr. Clark had been resident of this
city all his life until about two years
ago when he left here and went to
BelOit for employment. He was we'll
and most favorably known here, having
worked for the Mineral Point Lumber
Company for almost ten years. Every
body knew him for his kindness and
good qualities.
Deceased had been enjoying excellent
health until just few days before his
last illness when he was advised to
have an operation. He submitted to
this and seemed to be getting along
nicely. Later an infection followed,
which caused his unexpected demise.
The funeral was held from the nome
of his sister Mrs John Walsh in BelOit
on Thursday morning, May 90, 1919,
and services were held in st. Thomas
Catholic church. Rev. Father Ryan
gave a fitting eulogy on the unexpected
passing of the deceased
Mr. Clark leaves three sisters-Mrs
John Walsh and Miss Rose Clark of
Beloit and Mrs William Moon of this
city besides two brothers-Mr Patrick
Clark of this city and Mr. Bernard
Clark of BelOit.
Interment took place in the Catholic
cemetery at Beloit. The family have
the sincere sympathy of many friends
in their sad bereavement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29

A marriage of large interest to a
great many Iowa County people was
solemnized in this city at the home of
Mr. and Mrs Martin Murrish last
Wednesday noon, May 81, 1919, when
their daughter Ruth became the bride
of Wilbur L., youngest son of Mr. and
Mrs John M. Blotz of Dodgeville.
About 20 relatives and close friends
gathered at the Murrish home for this
happy event. After the marriage rites,
which were pronounced by Rev. A. II.
Schoenfeld, were over the guests sat
down to more than bounteous we'd
ding dinner.
Mr. and Mrs Blotz are of that type OF
young people of which a community
feels proud, bright, industrious and OF
clean character. They will spend a
brief outing with relatives at Beloit,
Rockford and Milwaukee and upon
their return they will be at home to
their friends on the groom's farm in
Garrison Grove.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
SPECIAL PREMIUMS AT THE FAIR

F. E. Davission. who is superintend-
ent of cattle at the Mineral Paint Fair,
has received a letter from live stock
commission company of Chicago, say
ing that they will give one hundred
dollars to be divided in ten premiums
to the Boys and Girls club.
In addition to the above they will
give fifty dollars to the sweepstakes
steer, any age or bred, fed and shown
exhibitor.
The American Short Horn Breeders
Association gives $25 to the champion
Short Horn Bull one year old or over,
owned in Iowa county and shown at
the Mineral Point fair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
FREE CITY DELIVERY SERVICE

All who intend to avail thimselves of
the free city delivery service to be
established in Mineral Point July l,
should at once provide proper recepta-
cles for their mail, A slot in the door
or small box, such as a cigar box, will
do.
Patrons should Immediately notify
their correspondents. as we'll as the
publishers of newspapers, of their
street numbers so that their mail may
be so addressed. To do this will con
tribute to the efficiency of the service
sired in regard to the service can be
obtained at the Post Office.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
William Leqoe,

William Legae, proprietor of the
Farmers Implement Store at Belling
ham, Washington, died at his home in
that city, Tuesday, May 20, 1919, fol-
lowing a serious operation. His age
was 81 years, II months and % days.
Mr. Legoe grew to manhood here and is
we'll and favorably known by many
friends in this city. He is survived by
one son Fred Legoe, four brothers and
one sister Mrs John Dunn of this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
YANKS LEAVING ARCHANGEL
Withdrawal of the American Troops
From North Russia Actually
Under Way.

Washington, May Withdrawal
of the American forces from Arch
angel is actually under way, accord
ing to cable advices to the war depart
ment, which stated that members Of
the Three Hundred and Thirty-ninth
infantry were awaiting evacuation.
The cablegram also said that the
return Of individual soldiers as cas-
uals, in accordance with a recent re-
quest of the department, wouldsnot
expedite the discharge Of such casuals
since the units would arrive at home
before these individuals.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
FLIES ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
New Laurels for the American Macy
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT OF THE GREAT D. s. NAVAL SEA PLANE

WASHINGTON, D. C.---The American navy
laures Tuesday, when Lieutenant Commander Albert
Gushing Read and his five companions the naval seapane
NC4 flew from the Azores PORTUGAL and completed the
first transatlantic flight made i'll the history of the
world The distance from the starting point in the Azores
to Lisbon the stopping point the continent, 800 is
teal miles, and this covered by the NC4 Tuesday
hours and forty four minutes The seap1ane travelled
like express tran passing each of the fourteen station
ships in regular orer if travelling schedule time and
covered the 800 miles average speed of S21 miles
hour.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL

The high school sustained it's reputa-
tion for high class plays when the
Senior Glass presented IA Strenuous
Life at the Municipal Theatre on Fri
day night. The play was a decided
success and was witnessed by full
house. In the afternoon special
matinee was given for the children.
The total proceeds for both afternoon
and evening were S330.45 which amount
will be used for Commencement ex
penses and to leave a memorial for the
school.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29

A. n. Schoenfeld, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.


The church with a glad welcome for
everybody.
Services for Sunday, June1, 1919.
9:45 a. m. Sunday School. A school
of Bible study for young and old.
1O:45 a. m. Morning Worship. Ser
mon subject, The Passing Fashions of
the World.
500 p. ~. At this hour the pastor
will deliver the baccalaureate message
to the graduating class of the local high
school. Subject, The Commanding of
Our Resources. The community gen.
orally is cordially hidden to participate
in these annual services.
400 p. m. (Tuesday) The Junior En-
deavor Society meets in the chapel.
500 p. m. Thursday Prayer praise
and bible study.
AS always, the choir will render
cheering and especial music at the
hours of public worship next Sunday.
en- in ha nf onIT7Y,nn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29

Tuesday and Wednesday, June 3 & 4
PROGRAM
Grand March
The Mermaid's Song-Chorus
The Grasshoppers-Little Boys
The Children Polka-5th grade girls
New Brooms Sweep Clean-A Farce
What Would You Take
for Me, Papa?-Helen Morgan
Making of the Flag and Patriotic
Medley intermediate Grades
A Precious Pickle-Dialogue
Only Poor Old Wanderer-Song
Roses-Minims
The Brave Fireman - Generose Palzkill
Ave Maria
Tableau
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
GERMAN PROTEST TO FRENCH
Armistice Commission Objects to AL.
lies Plan to Split Up
Bavaria.

Berlin, May 27.-Mathias Erzberger,
chairman of the German armistice
commission, has sent note to Cen
eral Naudant, the representative of
Marshal Foch at Spa, protesting
against the alleged encouragement
given by General Gerard of the French
army to those seeking the separation
of the Bavarian Palatinate from Ba-
varia and Germany. The note was
sent through General Won Hammer
stein, the German military representa-
tive at Spa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.
Sunday, June 1.

Sunday, June 1.
Glass Meetings-9 80.
Morning worship, 1920. Subject OF
sermon, The Great Achievement.
Sunday School-11:45. The Sunday
School is a school of character develop
ment. 1t blesses both young and old.
We have place for you in one OF our
classes.
Junior League-2:30.
Epworth League-6:3O.
Evening worship, 7:3O. Subject or
sermon: The Allies of the Church.
An hour of worship saves many an
hour of care and trouble.
Prayer and praise service, THURSDAY
evening at o'clock.
The church with the old home well
come.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
FIVE DIE In TEXAS STORM
Scores Are Injured and Property DAM
age Considerable in Southeastern
Part of State.

Beaumont, Tex, May 26.-AbOut five
persons lost their lives and scores were
injured as a result Of the storm which
swept over southeastern Texas and
Louisiana. Property damage was con-
siderable in Beaumont. Orange and
Port Arthur oil derricks were blown
down and lightning ignited tanks. The
Magnolia Petroleum company's $1,000
barrel tank here was destroyed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
MEET AT RED CROSS ROOMS

The memb bers of the Red Cross are
requested to meet at the Red Cross
rooms in uniform to take part in the
Decoration Day procession, which takes
place at p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
A BIG TIME FOR ALL
PIatteViIIe Will Entertain and
Feed 700 Soldiers and Sailors.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1919

A grand reception will be held in
Platteville for all returned soldiers and
sailors of southwestern Wisconsin on
Tuesday, Jnne 3, 1919.
Three big bands; 700 soldiers and
sailors on parade; ball game between
civilians and military nine; concerts,
dances. speeches, free eats and free
movies for the boys.
Come and help welcome the boys and
make it the greatest day Grant county
ever saw.
A soldiers or sailors money will be
N. G.. in Platteville that day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
VICTORY AND HOMECOMING
DAY AT BLANCHARDVILLE

The people of Blanchardville are
making big preparations to celebrate
June 4 as Victory and Home coming
Day for soldiers and sailors. Two able
speakers have been engaged: Hon. M.
J. Cleary and Hon. Roy P. Wilcox.
Noah Perlmutter Of Blanchardville
was in town Tuesday promoting the
events and he did it we'll.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
A GRAND REUNION
Of American War Veterans in
Mineral Point, June 26

There will be a grand reunion of
American War Veterans in Mineral
Point on Thursday, June 26. 1t will be
held in connection with the field day
program. There will be plenty of en-
tertainment for all. Watch for bills.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. May 26, 1919.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postoffice:
o. E. Floyd, Nelson Hagom
Jack Reber
In calling for the above please say Advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD, Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
Gard Of Thanks.

We take this opportunity to express
our gratitude to the neighbors and
friends who helped US in so many ways
during the illness and death of our
sister. The BENNETT SISTERS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday, May 25.
m. Sunday School.

10:3O a. m. Sunday School.
The ladies of Trinity parish will meet
at the Parish House, Thursday, May 20,
A cafeteria lunch will be served. ALI
members of the parish are cordially in
vited.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
PANTRY SALE, WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 4.

The ladies of Trinity parish will hold
their monthly pantry sale, Wednesday,
June 4, at Mrs. Mile Horns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29

Homer L. ferguson, newly elected
president of the United States cham
Der of commerce. is president and gen
eral manager of the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company
of Newport News, Va. He was born
at Waynesboro, n. c., March 6, 1873,
and is graduate Of the United States
Naval academy and Glasgow univer-
sity, Scotland. For eleven years he
was a constructor of the United States
navy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
BARBER SHOPS CLOSE

The barber shops in this city will
close at - o'clock noon Decoration Lay
and remain closed for the day, but will
remain open until o'clock the evening
before.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29

J. H. Lewis of Highland we'll known newspaper writer,
has written for The Democrat "a tribute of respect to our
departed friend Nelson H. Snow' It will be published next
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29

You will find it in the want column.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-05-29
PLANS COMPLETED FOR
WOOL SALES DAY WHICH
WILL Be HELD JUNE 28
Storage Located at ITO Third
Street.-To Receive Every
Wednesday and Saturday

Officers Of the Beltram1 County
Wool Growers association have CON-
pleted arrangements whereby wool
may be stored until the Sale Day
which is to be held June %. H. NJ,
Clark. temporary president of the as
ISOLATION, has arranged to have q
man in charge of the building. locat-
ed at ITO Third street every We'd
nesday apd Saturday, when wool
will be- received. No wool will be
accepted after Wednesday, June rs,
and between that date and the date
Of the sale the grading will be done
In preparation for the bidding.
The bids on tire wool wiIlsbe seal
ed and the committee In charge Of
the sale will be privileged to reject
any or all OF the bids. The purpose
OF grading the wool is to give tho
producer the price he deserves for
high grade wool. BY pooling the
wool In the manner planned 1t may
be sold in carload lots OF $4,000
pounds, a higher price being paid.
Growers of wool are urged to take
care in packing the fleece, using a
uniform style and having 1t tied
neatly. Storage insurance has been
provided for.
A permanent wool growers asso-
citation will be formed the day of the
sale and all interested are urged to
attend.