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The Washington times., 1922-08-13

discovery, the authorities allowed lightning rod
to be put on the church steepe. Then the lightning
stayed away. The "devilsn supposed to control 1t
evidently aid not Like "ths sagaciOus Mr. Franilina
The Tower Of st. Marks, in Venice, was struck
by lightning in 1885, in i417, in 1489 1b48 1885,
1853, 1745, 1851 and 17e2. At last fourteen years
after Franklin's discovery, lightning rod was
placed on that tower. It hasn't been struck by
lightning since .. w.. E.. -
The ignorance Of men Is quite natural, for. a.
French philosopher tells you, when men do not
know the REAL causes Of things, they attribute
them to viii or the power Of something invisible,
and pacify their minds with that idea.
For the most interesting account Of mems
stition by science you may read the admirable book
written by the late Andrew d. White, great presi.
dent Of Cornell University, called IA History Of
the Warfare Of Science with Theology" You can
get that book at any public library and at book
stores. .,a.. !. ..@s.., >..r
When men cannot understand thing they
DEMAND AN EXPLANATION, and they always
get SOME KIND Of an explanation. .1>..a :.
Andrew D. White tells you: Before the sim.
pier laws Of astronomy were known, the sun was
day and the stars hung up in tho armament every
night by the right hand Of the Almighty. - u
Before tho laws Of comets wore known, they
were thought to be missiles hurled BY an angry God
at wicked world. D.a. '' 60 ''''' '.'E' '"'' =
Before the real cause Of lightning was known,
It was supposed to be the work Of good God In His
wrath, or Of evil spirits In their malice. 4 ~"
Before the laws Of meteorology were known,
It was thought that rains were caused by the Al
mighty or His angels opening "the windows Of
heaven" to let down upon the earth 'the waters
that be above the armament" "- '.,... ,.....:.
Before the laws governing physical health
were known, diseases were supposed to result from
the direct nterposition Of the Almighty or Of Satan
Before the laws governing mental health were
known, insanity was generally thought to be diaboc
possession" '"
Men have conquered the lightning, and the
creeping things and the Birds the cattle and the fish,
But they have not yet CONQUERED THEM,
SELVES. ..sA. -. ..a.. ....,"n
That Is the big Job that remains TO be done
Many man lifts the telephone, without remem,
bering that lightning has now become his slave In
stead Of his boss then puts down the telephone TO
lift glass containing substance that rules HIM
Many q man that would laugh at the idea Of the
devil throwing thunderbolts at his home, wrecks
the happiness Of that home by ibis gambling.
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

D6dStS nuge monsters, ana II was
Finally his dominion was established. After
hiding in the rocks building his house out above the
lake, digging holes in the sides Of cliffs, man sue
ceeded in establishing dominion over the animals
the fish, the birds, the CATTLE the creeping things
and the wild beasts.
But still he fell flat upon his face when there
came laundering in the sky, and binding flash
Of lightning.
The bolt struck great tree near him. shattered
It. Other men at his side were struck dead when
He might cut the tendon in the hind leg Of
mammoth and eat that monster. He might crush
with big stone the skull Of bear or thrust sharp
flint through the backbone Of tiger. .~....
But he looked at the lightning only to shiver,
bow down and worship
Aaa '.....
splendidly Mr.. McCay's cartoon shows the
progress that man has made first crouching In fear
now riding in triumph and directing his faithful
MOST USEFUL SERVANT the power that he
once dreaded .....ri-..
the past. Elephant bear, big snake, famingo, os
trich, and other strange birds are toys amusement
for mems children locked up In cages. ...-
The lightning's power has been brought down
to earth made more humble, more instantaneously
obedient than the yoked OK. ..... -.... .s,
To-day little boy installs radio set, using
ether waves and electricity combined as play
thing You answer your telephone, without even
remembering that your servant the lightning, Is
carrying message to you at speed Of 1856 900
miles per second It is hard to realize how men
used to feel about that same lightning.
The ancients, long before the days Of Christian
ity believed that the terrific noise trey heard In
the sky was Vulcan forging thunderbolts. The
flashing lightning was the weapon that Jupiter,
ruler Of all the other gods, used in blasting his
enemies. The eagle sat beside him, he held the
lightning in his hand. 3.
Pythagoras one Of the greatest intellects Of
ancient times taught that lghtnings were intended
"to terrify the damned in Tartarus."
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

N the beginning man had dominion
only over the sea, the fowl, the cattle,
and "every creeping thing that
creepeth upon the earth"
For long time, in his history
stretching over hundreds Of centu-
ries, mans struggle was with the
creeping things that sting, ferocious
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
MAKE INDOOR CAPS OF LACE
Dainty Headcoverino May Be Made
From Square handkerchief;
Ties Under Chin.

Instead of the commonplace boudoir
cap which every bride buys for the
trousseau, why not make square lace
handkerchief, line 1t with pink or pale
yellow chiffon or net and tie it about
the head, the ends under the chin in
the Ellen Terry fashion? The millin-
ers revived this idea for hats last sum-
mer. The handkerchief should be
placed merely across the top Of the
head, not around it. The ends should
be tied in a butterfly bow directly be-
heath the chin. There may be rose
or two over the ear. These squares
made In chiffon to match the color of
the negligee are charming. There is
also the wide forehead band Of lace
which ties at the back with lace ends
and has a tiny bandeau Of rosebuds
at its top. 1t was once designed to
hide curl papers. Now it's for coquetry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
SYMPHONIES IN ONE COLOR"
Paris Dressmakers Predict Frocks,
capes and Shoes Are to Be Of
Matching Shades.

The return to simple Organdie
dresses, with extended hips, as in the
days Of Louis XIV, is promised by
the big Paris dressmakers, who are
displaying their midsummer models.
These period" dresses all have the
appearance of old-fashioned crinoline,
but can be worn without cOrsets, an
element In women's dresses regarded
as absolutely essential to the proper
effect Of dress in the time Of Louis
XIV.
Having decided that frocks must
have capes to match, fashion creators
have decreed that shoes must now be
worn to match the cape and dress.
Paris shoemakers, therefore, have be-
gun the manufacture of summer shoes
Of all shades, brick red. oyster and
beige being the three colors most in
demand.
Under this new dictum OF fashion,
women this summer, to quote one Paris
dressmaker, will be symphonies in
one color" There viii be no mixture
or blending Of colors. Every woman
will have gown, cape, stockings and
shoes Of the same shade.
Dressmakers now feel they will be
amply compensated for the long reign
Of blSck, whose vogue made the wOm-
ans wardrobe some so per cent cheap
er than 1t is today.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
ONE DAY ONLY
They Come Many Miles to See Him.

DR.. Deran is a regular graduate in
medicine and surgery and is licensed
by the State of Wisconsin. He visits
professionally the more important
towns and cities, and offers to all who
call on this trip consultation and eX-
animation free, except the expense OF
treatment when desired.
According to his method of coming
to your nearest city to see patients he
gives all sick people an opportunity
to obtain the best that medical scienc
can offer right at home. He does not
operate for chronic appendicitis, gall
stones, ulcers of stomach, tonsils or
adenOids.
He has to his credit many wonder
full results in disease of the stomach,
liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves,
heart. kidney, bladder. bedwetting,
catarrh, leg ulcers and rectal all
ments.
If you have been ailing for any
length of time and do not get any bet
ter, do not fail to call, as improper
measures rather than disease are
very often the cause of your long
standing trouble.
Remember above date, that exam
ination en- this trip will be free and
that his treatment Is different.
Married ladies must come with
their husbands, and children with
their parents.
Address: Medical Laboratory of DR..
Doran, 1886 Boston Block, Mime
apolis, Mimi.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
FOLLOW QUEER OLD CUSTOM
Good Friday Ceremonies That Have
Foundations IN Charity Are Still
Maintained In London.

One Of the Queerest customs to be
seen in the queer old city of London
is observed on morning Of Good Fri
day, when Fl widows Of the parish
pick up as many bright silver SIX
pences. fresh from the mint, from
fiat tombstone in the churchyard and
receive as many hot-cress buns.
Rahere, the founder Of st. Bartholo-
news, away back In the Twelfth Gen.
fury, who Is credited with having been
a merry Jester in his unregenerate
days, may have laughed at the con-
tinuance OF a custom the origin of
which nobody understands. not even
the generous-hearted gentleman who
hands out the siXpenee and the buns.
or the thankful ladies who receive
them.
The custom is "ropt in mistry," AS
Mr.. Yellowplush would say, but 1t goes
on year by year. One story is that a
lady who passed away In the earlier
years Of the Reformation, anxious that
masses should be said for her, and
knowing they could not be said pub
liciy, left money for that purpose to
be distributed every Good Friday. She
hoped that the poor widows, as they
picked UP the sixpences from her tomb
stene, would offer a silent prayer on
her behalf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
WORNBY THE WEDDING PARTY
White Chiffon, Taffeta, Periwlnkie
and Orchid Favored Materials
for NuptIal Event.

For the wedding party, white
chiffon embroidered in pearls, draped
over white satin, had been selected for
the wedding gown. a long court train
and a valenciennes lace veil falling
from a coronet of orange blossoms,
completing the bridal costume.
Lavender taffeta, shot with silver
for the maid Of honor, had matching
hat of lavender straw, In picture
shape, mounted with hydrangeas.
Six bridesmaids were dressed alike,
in taffeta frocks, two in periwinkle,
two in lavender and two in orchid, all
wearing brimmed leghorns. trimmed In
hydrangeas.
Black chantilly lace was worn by
the brides mother, her costume com
pleted with lavender hat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
DANCES II. ENTICE HIS MATE
In the Spider Woeia the Male Of the
Species Must Be Master
Of jazz"

There is q certain little spider, we
are told by G. G. Clark in his Tiny
Toilers and Their Work." who has to
exhibit his proficiency as a master Of
Jazz in order to charm the creature
with whom he would mate. If he Is
bad dancer he goes minated. He 10
called the zebra spider because OF
white stripes that run along his black
abdomen.
In setting forth upon a matrimonial
quest the zebra spider does not anoint
himself with the special perfume which
some insects use In like circumstances,
nor does he, as the cricket Is supposed
TO do. rely upon his ability as maker
Of music; he simply appears before
the object Of his desire and begins to
dance-first a jazz and then a waltz,
alternating them, 1t would seem, with
the idea that one or the other must
captivate Miss Spider, who sits and
watches him critically with all her
eight eyes.
She frequently. It is said, Is hard to
please, and q male zebra has been
known to repeat his jazz and waltz
a. many as Ill times for the entertain
ment Of an obdurate insect with which
Il would mate. However. few court
ships are as long as this, the wooed
one usually making UP her mind after
o few minutes of his dancing. If her
decision be favorable. she soon Joins
the supplicant in a mad whirling waltz.
-. on the other hand, she IL not
charmed, she either turns away In con-
tempt, or savagely rushes upon him
Nth intent to murder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
STORIES OF
GREAT INDIANS
PHILIP OF PoKANoKET, TER.
ROR OF NEW ENGLAND"

CHOULD the apologist for the In
~ dian try to justify the red mans
cruelty by citing cases of white bar
barity, he need only refer to the case
of King Philip of Pokanoket, chief of
the Wampanoags. When he was killed
the colonists treated his body as though
it were the carcass of a wild beast.
They beheaded and quartered him.
They exhibited the head on a gibbet
at Plymouth for 20 years and they
nailed the quarters on trees. One
of his hands, mutilated by bursting
pistol, was given to Alderman, his
slayer.
King Philip (Metacomet) was the
second son Of friendly old Massasoit
but he had no love for the white men.
He saw that unless their expansion
was stopped his own race was doomed.
So he began uniting the tribes Of New
England against them. The cOlonists
suspected that he was preparing for
war but he succeeded in deceiving them
until June, 1875, when his warriors,
contrary to his orders, attacked
Swansea, A.ass. Concealment being
no longer possible, Philip plunged into
the conflict with savage fury. The
next three months his warriors and
their allies, the Narragansetts, de-
stroyed IL Of the 90 towns In New
England.
The Terror Of New England"
reached the peak of his career at the
Battle Of Bloody Brook near Deerfield
where he killed 80 colonfsts. After that
the star Of the Wampanoag began to
wane. Wetamoo, his sister-in-law, the
"Sqaw Sachem Of Pocasset," who had
led 800 warriors into the field to aid
Philip, was killed by the colonists who
cut off her head and set 1t up On a
pole at Taunton, Mass. Then the
and sold into slavery In the West In
dies. my heart breaks now. am
ready to die said the great chief.
By now he, with only few faithful
followers, was fleeing from place to
place like a hunted Wild animal. One
Of his warriors suggested surrender
and Philip instantly. killed him with
one blow Of his 'tomahawk. Alder
man, the slain warriors brother, i'm
mediately deserted to the English and
offered to lead Captain Church to Phil
fps hiding place.
On August IL, 1876, the English sur
rounded the swamp where the VAN
closed in they sighted their quarry
speeding along a path, one Of the few
avenues OF escape from the swamp.
Suddenly Alderman rose up before the
fleeing chief. He fred and King Phil
10 fell with two wounds In his breast.
Alderman's gun had been double
charged-one bullet for his brother
htxN0oIFt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
STORIES OF
GREAT INDIANS
Dv Elmo Scott U0ison
Copyright. 1922. western Newspaper Union
PONTIAC, THE OTTAWA, THE
INDIAN NAPOLEON

TT WAS not q new dream-this plan
/ Of uniting all the tribes to drive
out the white man. Opechancanough,
the Pamunkey, and King Philip, the
Wampanoag, had dreamed 1t and paid
the penalty with their lives. Little
Turtle, the Miami, and Tecumseh, the
Shawnee, were destined to attempt 1t
and to fail. OF them all, Pontiac. the
Ottawa, came nearest successt-and he
failed when q woman talked!
Pontiac hated the English. But ne
loved the French and when they lost
North America at Quebec In 1859. he
wanted to keep on fighting. On May
z. 176S. one smashing blow by the al
lied Indians was to regain this ter
ritory for the French and their red
friends.
The blow fell and the Indians were
so successful In their surprise attacks
that eight of the British forts were
captured and nearly all the garrisons
massacred. Pontiac was In personal
command of the Indians around De-
troit, the keystone to British rule In
the West. He planned to capture 1t by
treachery.
Near the fort lived an Ojibway girl
called Catherine. She loved Major
Gladwyu, the COMMUNICATE, and be-
trayed Pontiac's plot In time to save
the fort. Fooled in his attempt to take
Detrok. the Ottawa saw his grand
conspiracy crumbling. 1t was dealt
final blow when he received a mes
sage from the French commandant at
Fort Chartres, ILL.,, telling him that
England and France were now at
peace and bidding him end his war.
But Pontiac was not ready to give
ND yet. He visited the Illinois tribes
and tried to rally them to his cause.
They hesitated to join him. Glaring
angrily at their chiefs, the Ottawa ex-
claimed: -''H you refuse. I will con-
sumo your tribes as fire consumes
the dry grass of your prairfes1"
By now he realized the hopelessness
of his dream. After one more attempt
to gain aid from the French, he gave
up the struggle and returned to De-
troft to sign a treaty OF peace. In
1859 he came again to Illinois. At
Cahokia an English trader named
Williamson, who hated the great OF
tawa, offered "a Kaskaskia warrior
barrel OF whisky TO KIN Pontiac.
The Kaskaskia was easily persuad-
ed. He remembered Pontiac's threat
against his people years before. Late
one night as Pontiac. unsuspecting
danger, strobe through the woods on
his way to st. Louis the Kaskaskta
glided up behind him. A tomahawk
cleaned in the starlight and descended.
The Indian Napoleon Was dead.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
Biouses of Ponuee.

Tailored effects in pongee blouse
with shirt front developed in tiny tucss.
quarter-inch bands of tight plating @
the combination of these two are very
smart. while perfectly simple devel
opment, decorative only on collar and
cuffs. allows for solid pin tucking OF
an edge of frilled material. Peter
Pans monopolize the necklines and are
considered very mach more popular
for the coming season than the tuxedo.
though both must be offered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
ExULT WHEN FOX IS KILLED
Money to Exhibitor Of Dead En-
envy Of Hen Roosts.

It is no uncommon sight In the coun.
carrying fox-dead, Of course-in his
arms, and calling with 1t on farmers
and landowners in the neighborhood,
says London Answers.
He usually conveys it to the back
door and displays 1t proudly to any
one who will listen to him; then, hav-
ing described graphically what a fierce
and destructive animal the fox was
before his death, he begs for small
gift Of money.
The custom Is very ancient and Is
called in many parts OF England, beg
ging the fox" The idea is this: Foxes,
especially in nominating districts, are
one Of the farmers greatest enemies,
and the knowledge that one of these
creatures has been destroyed-espe-
cially the female fox-is indeed good
news to the farmer. AS conse-
Quence, should any poor cottager be
fortunate enough either to shoot or to
trap a fox, he carries his victim for
miles round the countryside and dis
plays it.
He expects q reward from each
farmer he visits and Is very seldom
disappointed. The gifts vary from
sixpence to as much as shillings, and
one day on the road begging the fox"
can easily yield the lucky laborer or
8 pounds.
The skin is also, Of course, his own
property, and for this he can some
times secure as much as Is shillings
In the market Of the nearest town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
Hats With Felt Crowns.

The hats with felt crowns promise
to be very popular. The crown is usu.
ally Of bright color and there Is Q
wide diversity In brims. These may
be Of milan. leghorn, crepe or any a
the novelty braids
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24

Property for Sale

38-acre splendid pasture and
hayland, running water, located
within five miles of city. The land
is known at the west forty. This
land will be sold at once. Terms 1-3
down, balance years, at per cent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
Friend and Enemy.

"A friend" said Uncle Eben, tells
yOu yoh faults, but an enemy jollies
you along into maxim EN- worse an
more numerous"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24

He was a very promising young
scientist until he tried to extract the
ssiyep from dynamite Science and
Invention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24

Two story house, practically new,
good condition, large cistern, good
lot.-This property is well worth the
money-$1,2 200.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24
COMING TO
DODGEvILLE AND DARLINGTON
DIR. DORIAN
A Specialist Not in Name Only, but
by Experience of Almost
Quarter of a Century
DOES NOT USE THE KNIFE
Will Give Free Consultation on
Wednesday, September 18th
DOdgeville, Higbee Hotel
Hours: 10 a. m. to $3.50 p. m.

Darlington, Friday, Sept. 18th
Ehle Hotel from 10 a. M, to 4 p. IN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24

Stores and fat building-Best Bus
mess Location-AI rented. good in
come property-Cwner will sacrifice
for cash deal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-08-24

Two story dwelling, north side. fine
garden, fruit trees, berry bushes, gar
age.-An modern improvements
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-22

The energy which is thrown back to-
ward the transmitting antenna is SO
timed, due to the spacing between the
antenna and rejecting vane, that the
radiation from the antenna Is rein
forced to a marked degree. Thus, the
greater portion of the radiant energy
is thrown in one direction.
Stations using these methods are
already in experimental operation
abroad, and the way is pointed to-
ward further possibilities for radio
communication
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-22
PARAMOUNT PI(

Cast Includes Sylvia Dreamer, Clarence Burton,
Ann Schaeffer, Jean De Briac and Edwin Stevens
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-22
RADIO REFLECTOR CONSUMES
LESS ENERGY IN PROPORTION

the average about ESQ horsepower OF
energy.
Marconi's reflector device is one
way of solving this problem OF energy
wastes.
Little Energy
With beautifully constructed mod
ell transmitting on a wave length of
one meter he directed the course of
the wave at will within a very small
angle.
Behind the transmitting antenna is
placed reflector of semi-ciroular
shape. This reflector is composed of
vanes, which are really antennae in
themselves. These are spread exactly
one wave length from the transmit
ting antenna.
Energy thrown off from the trans
hitting antenna is absorbed by the
wave antennae and is re-radlated
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-22

run-of primary, two weeks hence, I'M
less the unexpected happens and one
candidate records a majority Of votes.
In the gubernatorial race, where
four names will appear on the ballot,
the Khan does not seem to be so i'm
portant factor. Governor Neff is out
for reelection.
Harry T. Warner, Paris, newspaper
man and avowed opponent of the
Khan, has conducted g strenuous cam
paign through his paper. the Faris
Morning News.
Six Out for Senator
Six candidates, including the veneer
able Senator himself, are seeking the
toga of Charles A. Culberson, which
he has held for many years.
Senator Culbertson announced early
in his campaign that he was unalter
ably opposed TO the khan.
Former Congressman Robert L
Henry Of Waco declared he was 6
member of the organization and Ia:
solicited votes on that basis.
Cullen F. Thomas, Dallas lawyer
said the khan must die or else be re
organized along different lines.
AIayfleId q Klansman
Earle B. Mayfield, Meridian, mem
Der of the Texas railway commission
has been recognized as one of the
khan adherents-
Clarence Ousley, former assistant
Secretary of Agriculture, has opposed
he khan.
Former Governor James E. Ferg1
son, who was impeached, is the re
naming candidate. He has strongly
opposed the khan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-07-22

THE RADIO REFLECTOR AND
HOW IT WORKS.
gy used is spread over a vast cir
cular area.
If it were possible to direct all the
energy employed toward one definite
point, a great reduction in the power
required to reach certain distance
would be possible Immediately.
Transatlantic stations employ on