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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Wisconsin River Power
Company.

Do you believe In your own state
and your own country? Do you be-
lieve that Wisconsin men are less
competent In the nations industries
than men from other states and To-
calities? Ask yourself the two Ques-
lions above. There can be but one
answer. Why then should you invest
money in Indiana and California?
Why not invest 1t at home and help
build your own state and commun-
ity instead of contributing to the
property of others.
The Wisconsin River Power Com
pany offers you good safe invest
ment. One that will help you and
your neighbors, and not people hun
dreds of miles away. This stock can
be purchased on a monthly payment
basis at per cent from the date of
first payment. Ask us about it.
Mineral Point Public Service
Company.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
HENRY WATTERSON DIES
AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
Famous Southern Editor and Political
Sage Succumbs to Heart Disease,
Aged Eighty-One Years.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec 23.-Henry
Watterson, one of the country's best
known journalists and former owner
and publisher of the Louisville (Ky.)
COurfer-JOurnal, died at local hotel.
Mr.. WattersOn was eighty-One years
old, having been born In Washington,
d. c., February Is. 1910. The first
appearance of the Courier-Journal,
which he organized by combination
Of three papers, was November 9, 1868.
Colonel Wattersons death was due
to heart failure superinduced by con-
gestion of the lungs, according to
physicians.
He was conscious for q few MIN
utes at intervals, and 30 minutes be-
fore his death called his wife into
the room and conversed with her.
After q few words with Mrs. Waiter
son, the son and daughter were sum-
mOned. Members of the family said
his death was peaceful, Colonel Wat
terson having lapsed into uncon-
seriousness again few minutes before
he passed away.
Mr.. Watterson was one OF the last
of the old-time personal journalists.
Besides his power of holding public
opinion through his editorials he is
credited with having shaped the plat
form Of the Democratic party In more
than one presidential campaign.
He began newspaper work In Wash
ington, D. c., and when the Civil war
broke out, although opposed to seces-
sion, returned to his Tennessee home
and joined the Confederate army. He
served as aid on the staffs Of General
Forrest and General Polk. During the
campaign between Generals Sherman
and Johnston, WattersOn was chief
Of scouts of the Confederate army.
Abraham Lincoln was said to be
the great passion Of Watterson's life.
His lecture on Lincoln was deliv-
cred in hundreds of cities and It was
his pride to tell of calling on Lincoln
the morning Of the Inauguration and
of standing beside him at the cere-
mOny.
LET no Southern man point his
finger at me-" Mr. Watterson said, "be
cause I canonize Lincoln, for he was
one friend we had at court when
friends were most in need"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
U. S. HAS EFFICIENCY BOARD
President Harding Authorizes Per-
sonnet Commission on Advice
of Dawes.

Washington, Dec. ga new semi
official commission, to be designated
as the federal personnel board, has
been authorized by President Harding
on recommendation of Budget Direc-
tor Charles G. Dawes Of Chicago and
will have general responsibility for
improving the service and economy OF
employment methods in government
departments. It's members viii be
officials from the various bureaus and
Independent establishments, and 1t
Will function under direction Of the.
ciyil-service commission.
The board will be expected to-
formulate the policies and plans for
interchanging employees for training
individuals to special fitness and for
facilitating promotions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Edward Stratman of Dodgeville,

Edward Stratman Of Dodgeville
spent Xmas with Mrs. I. e. Stratmar
and son.
Harvey Trevillian and family OF
Milwaukee, are spending the holi'
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Trevillian.
Charles T. Dolezal is spending the
holidays with his parents in Cleve-
land, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. S. Wilson and
daughter of Hazel Green, were the
guests of her brother, John Cox and
family Christmas.
Arthur Coppin returned to Milwau
kee Wednesday. His wife remained
for a longer visit with his mother,
Mrs. Charles Gilman.
George Fowler left Monday for a
several days visit with friends in
Shullsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Shepard of
Eau Claire, are holiday guests at the
homes of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sydney Shepard and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Winn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Thoresen of
Chicago, are guests at the home of
her father, Herman Wiesen and
family.
Edward Jones of Ladd, ILL.,, spent
several days last week at the home
of Mrs. Charles Gilman and other
relatives.
Mrs. Clara Vivian of Madison, is
spending the holidays with her moth
er, Mrs. Mary Neal.
George Fielder of the U. of W., is
spending the holidays with his moth
er, Mrs. Bernard Fielder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Riedel left
last week to spend the winter in
GAINESVILLE. where their daughter Miss
Bertha Riedel teaches school.
Miss Ethel Mcmillan of Thornton,
ILL.,, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
F. Keefe.
Mrs. George Chamley and son
George of Livingston, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Fordyce of Chicago, and Mrs.
Charles Grindell of Platteville, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Bishop, Jr. and other relatives.
Miss Agnes Weidenfeller, register
ed nurse, of Chicago, is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Weiden-
Teller.
Mrs. A. H. Schoenfeld and sons
Laurence and Clarence went to
Dodgeville Tuesday for several
days stay with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. F. Jones.
Miss Marie Joestgen of Madison,
is spending this week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Joestgen, Sr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
a. DIE IN KENTUCKY BATTLE
Man Is Seriously Wounded in
Gun Fight at Elys, Knox
County.

Barbourville, KY. Dec. N.-Fouf'
men were killed and one seriously
wounded in gun fight at ,Elys, Knox
county. The dead are: Russ Baker,
chief of police of Baskerville; Tfm
Pine of Barbourville, Jim Bodkins and
his son, Chick Bodkins, of Elys. An
other Bodkins is said to be badly
wounded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Dissolution Notice.

Partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned is hereby
dissolved by mutual consent. Books
of old firm will be kept open until
Jan. 80, 1922. All persons indebted
are requested to call and settle.
T. S. BEERS,
JOHN J. COLLINS.
Dec. %, 1921-21w3.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

Card of ThankS-We wish to offer
our sincere thanks to all our neigh
bors and friends for their kindness
and sympathy shown during the ILL
ness and death of our beloved hus-
band and father.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Fitzsimons and family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Bank Robbers Get 100000.

York, Pa, Dec. 23.--Burglars broke
into the Mount Wolf bank and stole
100000 in securities from safety de-
post boxes. They forced a window
and cut through the vault doors with
acetylene torches. Locks on 80 de-
post boxes were broken.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS
,alace Theatre Tonight. Dec. %.

Palace Theatre Tonight, Dec. Is
Double Program. Pauline Freder-
ick in Madame X' and VIM. Far
mum in when Man Sees Red"
Admission only 1Oc and SOC. First
show 7:15 prompt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

Card of Thanks-We wish to ex-
press our thanks to our relatives and
friends for the many favors extended
to us during the sickness and death
of our beloved mother.-Susie Whit
ford, brothers and sisters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

The Rebekahs will hold a 15c So
cial Tuesday evening, Jan. 3rd, to
which all Rebekahs and their hus-
bands, Oddfellows and their wives
and friends of unmarried Rebekahs
and Oddfellows are cordially invited.
Supper served at six o'clock and
until all are served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

LOST-Strayed or stolen, one black
English Shepard female dog; an
swers to name of Lady" Infor-
nation or return to Roger Bros. and
receive reward. Route 3, Phone,
Line %, No. l. 16tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
NOTICE.

Your hides and furs will get you
the best average price when sold to
KILLER BROS,
Mineral Point or Dodgeville. 13tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

FOR SALE-The Mrs Lavinia Peters
home in south part of city. The
house has just been improved and
is in good condition. Will be sold
cheap if taken at once. Inquire at
The Democrat Office 15tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

WANTED-To hear from owner of
good Farm for sale. State cash
price, full particulars. D. F. Bush,
Minneanolis. MINI. 9W13
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

Use the Want Column In The Demo.
crat and you viii get results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

tun oAAh-House and garage
known as the Charles l.. Smith
property, situated on Fountain st.
and on Front street. Inquire OF }.
M. Thicker, agent. l3tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

FOR SALE CHEAP-New 8 room
house, corner Center and Seventh
Streets. Electric lights, cistern and
good cellar. Will be sold cheap ii
sold soon. For further information
inquire of r. J. Ellsworth. 14tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

WANTED-To borrow a sum of
money. Inquire at this office. 13tf
FOR SALE-Duroc Jersey boars;
also a few Aberdeen Angus heifers.
Joe Schmitz, Route No., Mineral
Point 13tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

FOR RENT-A four-room cottage on
w. Fountain street. Phone, red 546
16tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

WANTED-A District Manager or
General Agent to sell complete
line of fruits for the orchard and
home, roses, shrubs and ornamental
trees for landscape work and sell
street trees; also to employ sub
agents for nearby territory. Part
or full time. Permanent position.
Pay weekly. Write Quaker Hill
Nurseries, Newark, New York State,
and let us tell you the particulars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

These are positively these great
stars greatest productions of their
careers. First show 7:15. Please
be on time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
For Watch and Jewelry Re-

Go to J. J. Mauger. All work
guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

FOR SALE-Good Surrey, pole and
shafts; also saddle. Inquire of F.
G. Weldenfeller. 19W2
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
Arnored Motors
Patrol Vienna
Streets Uttered With Wreck
age After Day of Fierce
Riots.

VIENNA. Dec 2.-Appalled by the
wantonness of the laboring men who
rioted under the incitation of agi-
tators and wrecked property, causing
damage aggregating many billions
of kronen, the Austrian government
is summoning troops from provincial
districts to reinforce the local gar
rison. 1t is hoped to prevent a repe-
tition of the disturbances Of Thurs
day which left the principal streets,
particularly in front of the highclass
hotels, Uttered with fragments of
glass and other wreckage. Armored
cars are slowly touring the streets.
There are threats of a general strike.
and many foreigners. against whom
the rioters seem to hold a particular
grudge, are leaving the city.
Shops displaying foodstuffs or lux
uries Jared badly in the riots and
many of the cafes will be closed for
a considerable time, as the mobs
smashed windows, mirrors, chande-
liers and furniture. From one hotel
many occupant were dragged to the
street and threatened and thirty Of
the rooms were wrecked. The safe
was smashed open in this place and
100000 kronen stolen a-
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
China Reiterates Refusal
of Joint Railway Control
Minister SEE, Replying to Prince Tokugawa,
Insists Kiaochau- sinan Road Must Be
Returned Internationally.

became possible the two delegations
agreed, as a basis for procedure.
that actual facts and not academic
viewpoints would alone be con-
sidered
The Chinese and Japanese deleEs-
tions agreed that the direct negotisl-
tions should he pursued for the sole
purpose of promoting nNatuai un-
derstanding aud good neiEhborhood
between China and Japan. and with
out giving ground for the least in
ference that the discussion will he
based on the treaty arrangements
which have been in dispyte between
these two countries OF others"
When the meeting opened. Prince
Tokugawa. as the spokesman for
Japan. reviewed the history Of Shan
tUnE He pointed out that so far
as Japan was concerned she desired
to do everything possible to aid
Chfna. Then he entered into a gen
eral discussion of the German de-
velopment of the disputed section
of the province. and finally renewed
the offer made originally from
Tokyo to Pekin. that the two ma
tiOns agree jointly to administer the
affairs Of the railroad.
Minister SEE. on behalf OF the
Chinese. reviewed the position Of his
government. He explained that he
could not agree to the Japanese
Suggestion. and said he believed
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
FRENCH PARTY'S
WINE VANISHES

Disappearance Of a case of cham,
oagne. twentyfOur bottles of Pol
Roger, 1904. has disrupted the French
delegation to the disarmament con
ference
The wine was in the room occupied
" VI. Maurice Casenave, financial ex-
pert and French fiscal agent in New
York during the war.
French detectives, accompanying the
delegation. assert the case Of grape
vas stolen from the room on the
Ieventh floor and spirited out OF the
iOtel
American secret service operatives
attached to the delegation to protect
he members from attack or annoy
Ince. declare the wine could not have
,een removed from the seventh floor
without their knowledge of it. They
erm the affair "an inside job" and
lint darkly that certain lesser lights
f the delegation have been "entertain-
ng" female friends. carrying cham
,agne to dancing places under their
.oats and surreptitiously pouring 1t
nto glasses meant to serve only ginger
lie.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
CHINA SUFFERS REVERSAL WHEN DELEGATES DEMAND
DEMONSTRATION OF ABILITY TO PROTECT ALL RIGHTS
SURRENDERED BY FOREIGN POWERS, INCLUDING JAPAN
BIG THREE SILENT ON RESULT
, OF CAPITAL SHIP DISCUSSION
Rumored That Japan Has Accepted Hughes
Naval Proposal.

The capital ship problem still under by Big
Three This much admitted last night But all
admitted.
Here is the official communque:
Mr. Balfou Baron Kato and Mr. Hughes the State
this afternoon and had extended with
respect the naval proposal
mo comment the interview be made this time"
each of the three principal delegates that all
could be said had been said
Questioned whether there still feeling OF optimism for
final and complete settlement the only reply smile and
shake of the head
Ut assumed that the three delegates exchanged views
made by their naval but they alone knew
whether this Rumors that complete agreement had been
Hughes had
circulated But there absolutely official
the official said OF the three And
them could doubt that this would be
kept the letter.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
Parent-T Teacher Activities
Making DC. Schools Better
Power Revealed In Organizations That Work
For Constant Improvement of Play
grounds and Study.

There are forty Mothers Clubs
and Parent-Teacher Associations
with the schools Of the
District. In one of the schools,
that Is fortunate enough to have a
strong Parent1Teacher Association
the teachers and pupils have long
desired a victroia. Last Tuesday
the principal of this school reported
this peed to the Parent-Teacher AS
sociation. On Wednesday the presi-
dent of the association came to the
school to ask what kind of victrola
was preferred and on Thursday the
children were enjoying the best Of
canned music.
Recently the principal OF one of
the schools was explaining at a
meeting of the Parent-Teacher AS
sociation the need OF a pair of scales.
She told the parents that while the
health program demanded them
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
Asserts Russia
Wars on Europe
Gen. Won Hoffman Says 1t Is
Too Early to Disarm
On Continent.

BERLIN, Dec. 2.-That Europe is
in a state of war; that during war
is no time to disarm, and that Rus
sia is waGing an offensive against
the rest of Europe which will take
a material form soon. were the
statements made to The Washing
ton Herald in an exclusive inter
view with Gen. Won Hoffman. the
dictator of the Brest-Litovsk peace
and a co-operatot with Field Mar
shall Ludendorf In the plan for
united European army, financed by
American money, for conQuering
bolshevism.
II hope that the Harding Hughes
plans will be crowned with sue
cess" said Gen. Won Hoffman. but
as far as Europe is concerned I
think it is too early to disarm. We
are in a state of war. Moscow is
on the offensive against the rest
of Europe. but the offensive Is not
openl lyrecognized The Soviet's
war methods are not military
march, but a combination of prop
uganda with the formation of revo-
lutionary battle organizations in
countries where a Russian military
offensive will come. When these
battle organizations are perfected
the real military attack will follow.
To-day Russia is concentrating
upon England where conditions are
favorable on account OF Irish sep
aration, India's move for independ-
ence and the Mohammedan religious
unrest. These movements existed
before. but the Soviet has made
them dangerous for England's in
tegrity. Moreover, by disrupting
the empire which covers the world.
the Soviet will remove a serious
obstacle to their international
plans"
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

China again has been rendered
Joint control. with Japan, Of the
Kiaochau-Tsinan Railway. Should
she accept the offer the Shantung
problem would be wiped of the
armament conference slate.
She has not agreed to do so. In
stead she is repersung her origi-
nal position that this II a Chinese
property and should be returned un-
conditionslly to China
This was the only development
yesterday afternoon when the direc;
negotiations between the represen-
tatives of the two powers were re-
sumed. However. before this action
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03

yet there was no way of getting
them unless the association came to
the rescue. A member suggested
passing the hat and within a few
moments more than $50 was col
lected. Two days later there was
a pair of scales in that building and
they were weighing children.
Power Of Organization.
This promptness OF action. in con-
trast to the delays of the usual
channels for school supplies, ac-
counts for the popularity of the
Associations among
the principals and teachers. These
associations have not only supplied
the money for much needed equip
ment for the schools. but they have
proved to the taxpayers the power
of organized effort. When the par
ene Of a community get together,
with the school and the children as
the common interess, they can al
ways get results, even from Con-
gress.
Many of the much needed school
Fairgrounds have been secured be-
cause the Parent-Teacher Associa.
uons went to Congress and showed
the need for them. New additions
to overcrowded schools have beer
granted when the association got
busy. Many things have beer
granted by, the school authorities
when requests came from Parent.
Teacher Associations. But fire.
quently when 1t has been impos-
sible to secure supplies and equip
ment for their schools. these assocf,
ations have raised the funds and
bought what was needed. Re-
member that in most cases things
purchased in this way were no,
luNuries or extras for school adorn-
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
RUSSIA WILL PAY
DEBTS, SAYS BARON

When Russia can regain the con-
fidence of other nations sufficiently
TO Justify the introduction of for
eign capital into Russia. then-and
not until then-will Russia be able
to pay her debts, Baron Serge Koff
declared in his lecture last night at
he National Museum before students
OF the Foreign Service School of
Georgetown University.
Russia must eventually acknowledge
her debts. the baron explained, but
in DUST what way he did not venture
an opinion New capital must be
brought into the country and Russia.
knowing that AngloSaxon capital is
accompanied by none Of the danger
Gus political influences that follow the
investment Of capital of other coun-
tries prefers that the exploitation be
made by either America or England
he said.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-03
JAPAN IS WILLING
TOREDUCE ARMY,
SAYS MINISTER
Would Cut Force in Half,
Asserts Another High
Official.

TOKYO, Dec. 2.-Japanese Minister
of War Yamansshi. in an exclusive
interview today, announced that ia
pan would be agreeable to a world
reduction of armies Immediately.
That the reduction may be as much
as half OF Japan's present military
force. provided an agreement on the
Far Eastern question is reached at
the Washington arms conference was
the assurance given another high
governmental official
Japan is agreeable to the general
principle of arms reduction by all the
powers" Yamanashi said. Il cannot
discuss the details of such reductions
now. other than to say that / favor
them"
TOKYO, Dec Newspapers here
have begun a campaign urging on
the government the advisability or
Immediately reducing tho Japanese
army in order to cut down taxes
and stimulate business.
The papers urge that Japan take
this action in regard to her own
army, REGARDLESS of what other ma
tions may do.
In regard to President Harding-s
proposal that an Association of ma
tions" come out of the present arms
conference. the official attitude is
polite waiting.
Japan is skeptical as to just how
the proposed association can be
reconciled with present league OF
nations.
The Statements of the press are
cautiously reserved. Some suggest.
however, that fthe Association" is
merely "a move Of President Hard
ing which is actuated by personal
or party politics.
There is widespread official and
public eagerness.S however. for a
triple alliance between Japan. Eng
landsand the United, States.
Copyright, 1917