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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
CASTORIA
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CABLE NEWS.

The elections in Ecuador, which
have been marked by riotous proceed.
ings. ended with the choice of Lizardo
Garcia for president
A forecast of the report OF the
native affairs committee in the
Transvaal shows that the commission
is agreed that limitation must be
placed on the colored vote.
Fierce fighting is reported to have
occurred between Kabyle tribes in
the neighborhood of Alcazar, Morocco,
whence burning villages are visible.
1t is feared Alcazar will be sacked.
The Intervention of the American
legation at Constantinople has been
successful and the bibles seized A.
Mersina and Trebizond have been re-
stored to the American Bible society's
agents.
The municipal authorities of Hell
singsfors, Finland, have declined to
assume charge of the CONSUMPTION
and Governor General Obelensky has
appointed Russian officials to take
their places.
An attempt was made to assassinate
General Treopoff, former chief Of
police OF Moscow, who aroused the
enmity by his course in putting down
the recent anti-government demon
STATIONS there.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26

price of artificial gas at so cents a
thousand cubic feet was asked by the
indianapolis Gas Company.
The American Mailing Company
sued Robert Nunnemacher of Milwau-
kee for $1,S50,35O, which, it is assert
ed, he wrongfully voted in dividends
while director of the company.
At Garnett, Kan, ]. w. flashing and
Frank Johnson are dead and seven
perosns are suffering from injuries as
the result of an explosion of natural
gas which destroyed a bakery and two
stores and damaged other buildings.
At the annual convention of the
American Institute of Architects in
Washington, the president w. s..
Games of st. Louis, deprecated the les
sening interest on the part of con-
gress in the architecture of public
buildings.
Counsel for William j. Bryan filed
in New Haven, Conn.,, notice of appeal
to the supreme court from the deci-
sion of Judge Robinson excluding as
evidence the sealed letter by which
Philo S. Benentt requested his widow
to turn over to Mr.. Bryan the sum Of
$4,000.
Henry Phipps, associate and life
long friend Of Andrew Carnegie, es-
tablished a fund of $1,000,000 with
which to erect and maintain model
tenements in New York city. His gift,
it is said, is only a forerunner OF
others to be made by prominent and
wealthy men.
The Union Pacific railroad has let
contracts for the double-tracking Of
the Union Pacific line in Kansas from
Kansas City to Topeka and for the
construction of a new line from Men
oxen and Onaka, Kan, which will
complete cut off from Topeka, Kan,
to Grand Island Neb
The Board of inquiry In the case OF
Bishop Talbot met in Reading, Pa,
and decided that, under the canons of
the church which went into effect Jan.
l, it had no authority to take up the
investigation of the charges of Dr.
inquiry now, but the case may be re
vived under the new canons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
POLITICAL.

Governor Deneen's suggestion as to
good roads is to be given boost In
the presentation of bill by the I'LL
nois commission providing for state
aid to counties and townships.
Missouri brewers . declared their
campaign gifts were personal and not
to influence legislation in the 7. K.
Niedringhaus inquiry. The fight for the
Missouri senatorship narrows to one
vote needed by Neidringhaus. Repre-
sentative Cook declares he was offered
la bride to support Niedringhaus. The
senate committee presented report
sustaining the charges against Med
rtnghaus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
DOM EsTIc.

Preliminary steps were taken in
New York to form council of civic
organizations" to take action in any
thing affecting the people.
J. Ben Peoples, former prominent
contractor, who had been paroled
from the penltentiary, committed sui
eide by shooting in Plainfeld, Ohio.
United States supreme court up
holds the Iowa anti-cigarette law in
two cases by deciding that box OF
ten cannot be considered an original
package.
Because It Is In arrears $4,000 for
texas, the Lincoln, Neb.. traction com.
pany, which owns all the street car
lines here is to be placed in the hands
OF a receiver on Jan. 80.
At Hoopston, H.. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s.
McFerren have ordered a $4,000 pipe
organ for the Universalist church as
memorial for former wife of Mr..
McFerren, Mrs. Ida McFerren.
The Cnicago and Alton Railroads
red limited ran through the inter.
locker at Wann, I'll. The engine and
mail car left the track. Conductor
Stewart and Mail Clerk Petit were in.
jured.
Engineer Miller and Fireman Hal.
pick were killed at the Creston, Ohio
station OF the Erie railroad by the ex-
plosion of the boiler of their engine
/ Joseph Newman, who was in the en-.
CINE cab. was fatally injured
An injunction to prevent the en-
forcement of the ordinance recently
passed by the city council fixing the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
Ratification by Both Houses and Speech
Of Acceptance Now Mere FormaIities
Senator Whitehead and Other StalWafs
Yield Gracefully to the Inevitable
Madison, Jan. "a.

La Toilette for United States senaorl
That the fact which republican action night makes
absolutely fixed.
But a single ballot necessary.
Nor the result a surprise all with the
situation The opposition to the not crystalzed and by
possibility could become since Judge G. M Webb and Con
gresham J. sc both apparently inclined toward La
Toilette than toward Senator J. " Qarcs the only other factor in
the and would have been unable if they had desired to
transfer enough Of their supporters to the senator to defeat La Toilette
w from the first needed the aggregate only six
eight out of the other afford him absolute control of the
In any hostile combination that might be attempted easily
enough whose second choice La Toilette must have de-
serted to give him the victory
SENATOR WHITEHEAD PHILOSOPHICAL
deal apparent the voting disclosed Even Sen
ator Whitehead fiber philosophical enough to
appreciate fuy longer and the
frankly the governor thereby applause which he
smngy acknowledged Senator Roer another influential anta
Toilette less screne compaent and voiced his prefer
for the with robust enumeration which there was no
sign quavo And many stalwarts of house the other
till became apparent that the opposition had simply concluded to quit
QUICKLY DONE.
Short work characterized speech presenting La Fol
es name single decisive ballot then the prevalence of motion
making the nomination unanimous, and adjournment
FORMAIITIES
At noon today the assembly separate session will ballot
and joint convention there Will be
another ballot each legislator voting viva the presiding officer OF
the joint body Lieutenant Governor Davidson announcing the result
and if action binds La Toilette VIII re-
ceve the republican which 2S in the senate and IS the
house 1I3 i'll all
GOVERNOR WILL ACCEPT
lie will give an address acceptance the joint convention
this acceptance is settled fact
SENATOR LA TOILETTE SOON
Senator Oares term expires March and then Senator La
Folettcs will begin.
GOVERNOR DAVIDSON.
Governor "A Toilette resign, circumstance which Will Gle
vate to the chair Lieutenant Governor Davidson and make
him governor nearly entire term OF two years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
THE CAUCUS.

THE CAUCUS.
II was 9:25 when the caucus, In the
assembly chamber, was called to or
der by Chairman w. ID. Conner OF the
republican state central committee,
who merely read the caucus call and
recognized Speaker Lenroot for mo.
ton that the chairman and secretary
of the Joint legislative caucus com.
mittee, Senator J. j. McGillivray,
chairman, and Assemblyman Edward
Leroy, secretary be chairman and
secretary respectively OF the caucus.
There being no opposition those gen,
tlemen assumed their positions, and
Chairman McGillivray made n short
burt spirited speech, saying he was
never so proud of his party as at this
moment and hurriedly running the
gamut OF distinguished republicans
from Blaine to La Toilette. I'VE are
here" he declared, mot to eat crow
hut to indulge in chicken pie" and he
proclaimed the keHeThI uultICHNS w
the principle OF majority r,rle.
Marsh Assistant Secretary.
On motion of Senator Burns Chief
Clerk Marsh of the assembly was
named TO assist Secretary Leroy.
Five Absentees.
Senator Kreutzer, rising, was erro
neously recognized by the chairman
as 1.-The gentleman from Milwaukee,
and smilingly expressed his thanks
bowling in the direction OF the cream
city delegation and winning applause
for the happy turn he had made. The
senator suggested roll call. which
being taken, disclosed but Ave absen
tees--Senators Eaton OF Milwaukee ant
Hagemeister of Green Bay, and As
semblymen Greenwood of Lake Mills
Gilman of Ellsworth and Slight 0
Peshtigo
McGillivray Speaks.
Senator whitehead. saying that h
understood there were to be no nom
mating speeches, rloved that the cat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
The Vote.
Necessary to a choice

Then the chairman read the Hatten
motion, declaring Mr.. La Toilette the
unanimous nominee. The vote was
cast by rising. and 1t was nearly unan-
imous, only Captain Norcross of
GAINESVILLE and some three or four 9TH
ers rising to express their negative
sentiment.
On motion OF Assemblyman Ekern
the caucus adjourned. Applause
followed the announcement of the vote
and after adjournment the chamber
rang with He's a Jolly Good Fellow,
sung by u group OF La Toilette enthusi-
asts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
TELEGKAMS IN BRIEF.
Russo.JAPANEsE WAR.

Mistchenko's band of raiding cos
sacks has been cut off by force of
5000 Japanese from Oku's army, &C
cording to report from Yinkow.
The car praised the heyoism OF
Port Arthur defenders and declared
war would continue till Russia was
victor.
The imperial budget issued in St.
Petersburg shows that 1910, 100000 has
been set aside to prosecute the war
against Japan in 1905. The expendi-
ture for 1904 is given as 1858, 900.
In addition, $5,OO0,0O0 will be used to
double-track the Trans-Siberian Rail-
way and 100000 to finisl the Circum-
Baikal line.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
FIRE LOSS ES.

The Phoebe street school at Toronto,
Ontario, was burned causing loss OF
g. insured. The children, obey
ing the call to fire drill, marched out
without misnap
Girls cooking fudge" caused fire
which destroyed Lawrence hall, the
ladies' dormitory at the st. Cloud nor
mai scnool. The loss is $4,000; in
surance, $4,000.
The explosion of a boiler caused
a fire which damaged the plant of the
Corn Products Company at Oswego,
N. Y, s225,OOO. Several employees
were slightly burned, and one of
them, jeremiah Sweeney, who jumped
from fourth-story window, fractured
his hip.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
A TOILETTE TO SENATE
IN PLACE OF QUARLES

want to select tonight a man for sen
ator who will represent both capital
and labor" Then a shot was taken
at the "men selfish by nature, who
have combined to dictate the legisla.
ton both In state and nation.
thousands of our men go down un.
der this mighty power" he added
'"The masses are supreme and their
will should be law. For 16 years the
interstate commerce commission has
appealed in vain for power for con
gress has been deaf The great battle
of last fall showed how our state feels
It Is for us now to select a man who
can cope with the corporations.
have no prejudices--only want the
best man"
A hasty sketch Of Governor La Fol.
lette was given and he was declared a
natural.born leader, who took the lead
IL the agitation for state legislation.
eat the Bull Run In Chicago he still
waved aIoft the flag and came back to
matox In November" In closing Mr.
McGlllivray said that with Spooner
and La Toilette in the United States
senate no state world be 50 ably rep
resented and we should show to the
world that brains counted in Wiscon,
sin When he named La Toilette as
his choice there was mad applause.
Seconded by stondaII.
Senator Stondall of Madison second
cd the nomination on behalf of Dane
county, then the roll was called for
the ballot which was to settle the
great senatorial question.
An Amusing Break.
Senator Beach was the first name
called, and he began:
Il desire to explain that as an orig,
inal La Fol-" Deafening applause
and great laughter broke forth, for
Beach Is a famous stalwart. II de.
sire to explain" he continued smiling.
ly, that as an original Quarles man
| wish to vote for Robert NJ La Fol
lette!"
A break from the opposition at the
very beginning-and a notable one
that foretold convincingly what was
to happen.
The roll proceeded, Clerk Marsh
calling the names with impressive de-
liberation. When Senator Whitehead
voted for La Toilette there was great
applause. AS soon as the call had
ended Senator Hatten moved that, as
La Toilette having received a major
lty, his choice be made unanimous,
and Senator Wilcox of Appleton voiced
a second, but the chairman deferred
putting 1t TIL the vote was announced.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26
CAUSE AND EFFECT IN WOOL

Providence Journal.-When the
price of wooden goods goes down at the
same time that the price of wool goes
mp we have a preety conclusive proof
that the fleece of the sheep has ceased
to be the principal constituent of what
is sold as wooden clothing, In the
trade papers. indeed the price of shod.
dy is now as regularly quoted as the
price of wool, and 1t, apparently, is
what mainly determines the manufac
turers cost of production.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-01-26

Policeman-Whatm makes you think
his dog was stolen from lady?
observation-disclosures | walked down
Woodward avenue with 1t, and 1t
stopped in front OF all the store win.
dows.--Detroit Free Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-21
North COrnViIle.

Nj. and Mrs F. L. Hight accompanied
by Mrs. F, c. Thompson OF Hartland re-
turned Thursday of last week from car
aee drive to the Forks, Pleasan, Pond
and other up river points. A very pleas
ant trip is reported
John Redmond OF Bingham was in
town Sunday.
With the mercury below freezing the
I4th no wonder the gardens wear forlorn
look
May Collins has returned home from
Madison where she has been at work, to
spend the winter and be a home maker for
the family.
FL Hight shipped 1856 dressed lambs
to Boston, Monday. the ftst of the sea-
son.
At present the dust seems to be very
well laid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Danforth OF
Skowhegan were in town Sunday.
The regular preaching service at No.
Cornvlle will be held att O'Clock p. m.
Oct. Ist.
Mrs. Sargent and Miss Tucker of Bos-
ton, Mass, who has been visiting Lydia
Currier, have returned home.
CATTLE SHOW AND FAIR.
The day was cool but pleasant Sept. H.
and good gathering of people were in
attendance. The showing of stock was
small, but mention should be made of a
beautiful calf owned by Master Howard
Rowell. also a nice = year old colt, H. w.
Rowell. The fair spoke well for the
hands OF the busy workers who contribut-
ed and following is the list of the work:
Worsted quilt, L. A. Currier, list; Mary Col
Inns, I'D. Print, log cabin, Mary Collins, list;
print odd, Rosie Collins, I'd. silk quilts, L.
A. Currier.
Yarn rug, Mrs. G. W. Bates; hooked rugs,
c. E. McIntre, Ist and Id Mrs. David
Davis, sd; rug with braid, Mrs. L. Roberts,
list; Martha Greene, I'd.
Sofa pillow, Mrs. Frank Paine, Ist; Mary
Collins, I'd; Mrs David Davis, sd.
Crocheted tides, Mary Collins, list; c. K.
McIntire, I'd; Rosie Collins, sd. Ribbon and
velvet tidy, Lydia Currer.
Knit slippers, Mrs. Ellen Paine, Ist; G.
w. Bates, 3D.
Hand bag, Mrs. Martha Greene; hand bag
100 years old Mrs. Lizzie Roberts.
Fancy card basket, Mary Collins.
Commode set, {. E, McIntire.
Crocheted lace, Rosie Collins.
Chair, stand and bureau, Rosie Collins.
Drapery for corner bracket, Rosie Collins.
Bed spread, Mrs. A. Gale.
Pillow shams, Mrs. Martha Greene.
Scarf and tides, Mrs. Lillian Savage.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-21
MadisOn.

Mr. and Mrs. William Calhoun of Bos
ton, who have been visiting friends in
this place for the past two weeks re-
turned to their home, Saturday.
Mr.. Augustine Conant from Acton,
Mass, came to this place, Friday, for a
short visit to MIR. George Washburn,
proprietor of the Weston House. He
will also visit in Solon and Bingham be-
fore his return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivis Raymond returned
Friday. from two weeks visit to rela
tives and friends in Pittsfeld, st. AL.
bans and other places.
Rev. Mr.. Tawburg of Gardiner &C.
cupied the pulpit at the Uuiversalist
church on Sunday morning in the alb
sence of the pastor, Rev. A. A. Blair.
The Rainbow Branch of the Sunshine
society held meeting at the home of
Mrs. Walter Hilton, Friday afternoon.
A very pleasant time was reported.
Mrs. j. 5. Ham from New York, who
has been visiting her parents in this
place, Mr.. and Mrs. William B Gilman,
went to Starks, Friday for few days
visit to the home of her brother, Ruel l
Gilman.
Miss Minnie Davis and Mrs. Ruth
Sanford, clerks at Soper & Clark's, re-
turned, Friday night, from a trip to
Boston.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
church and the young people of the Free
Baptist church as guests and other in
vited friends held corn roast at the
ball grounds, Friday evening. A very
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-21
Charles +. Barker, Junior.

The entire community was saddened
when it became known that Charles F.
Barker, Jr., had passed away at his
home in Cornv;lle, on the 8h inst. He
was the second child of Charles F. and
Hannah Bradbury Barker, and was born
in Athens, Maine, forty-four years ago.
May 1888, he married Nettie G. Jones
of Brighton. To them we're born seven
children all living, the eldest, Joseph
just recovering from an acute disease; ;
Levi P, and Anna recently graduated
from Somerset academy in the class of
1904 Guy and Caroline now students
at the academy and Alice, Cary and Paul
j attending the district school. He is
survived by his father and mother, three
brothers, William, Simon and Lewis 10,
Gated in the far West, and one
brother, Austin, still remaining at the
old birthplace Also one sister, Josie,
wife of G. G. kinsman of Cornville. The
younger sister, Vira, a beautiful girl,
much beloved by everyone, having
passed away, Dec. % 1902
Mr.. Barker lived his whole life in this
vicinity, and was known only to be
honored and trusted He was a kind,
devoted husband and father, model
son and brother; true, valued friend
and will be mourned by all who knew
him Thus have we seen in our midst, a
life lived, whose keynote was ever hon
esty and industry
The funeral services were held, at his
late home Sept. TO- Rev. l., G. March,
officiating. ~ = =
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-21
ALL THE NE WIS
from Somerset towns
CAratIiIl

Mr.. and Mrs Ofis Xose returned to
Their home in Kiugfeld, saturday, after
a three weeks visit with relatives in
town.
Mrs G. 5. Witham is visiting friends
down river.
Raw Kneeland and Miss Adah Lodnor
have returned to ther home in Eastern
Aroostook county.
Everett Pooler, after submitting to a
critical operation for appendicitis, pass
ed away sunday night septic 10Th,
after extreme suffering The funeral
occurred Wednesday, and Rev. Mr..
Richmond of Bingham spoke words Of
comfort to the bereayed family, all of
whom were present. The floral offer
ings were many and beautiful.
George Pooler and wife who were
called from Connecticut by the death of
their brother, Everett, returned home,
Tuesday
&c Ball was in town, this week,
looking after the schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. E B. Butler returned to
Madison, Thursday, after spending the
summer at their cottage at Pleasant
pond.
Moses Brown of Athens is visiting bis
brother In town.
Arthur Dinsmore of Bingham was
manager at the funeral of Everett
Pooler
The dance at Washburn hall, Thurs
day night was poorly attended.
John Pooler and wife, recently from
Massachusetts, have been the guests of
their uncle, Charles Pooler, the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Norton of Scion
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Burrill,
last week.
Maud Kennedy and the teachers at
The Forks were In town, Saturday, also
Mrs. Eta Morris.
Mrs. Maud Clark and Miss Alice Clark
went to Bingham, one day last week.
Mrs. Mary Martin is still confined to
her room and her recovery is very
doubtful
Mrs. Sarah Baker is visiting friends in
Scion and Skowhegan.
Partridge hunting seems to be the
rage, but none brought In; they seem to
be scarce article.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-21
LarOne.

Miss Eva Maria Holway goes to Nor
ridgewock, where she enters the high
school.
Miss c. L. Williams of Portland was
visiting her friend, Mrs. Lynn Stevens,
last week
Our stage driver, E. L McKecknie has
purchased the B. F. Haynes place and
moved in, the change will be much more
convenient for him and will bring him
nearer the postofice.
Mrs. Parthena Bowman and Mrs. Clara
Kinds of Fairfield were calling on friends
in town, last week.
L. c. Stevens has started the burning
OF his coal kiln for the winter supply OF
the NJ. c. r. r. shop at Waterville.
o. H. Stevens is building an addition
to his dwelling.
Rose Buzzell has employment at the
Office of the Crosby Mercantile Co., at
North Fairfield.
The Barrel Co. are moving their stock
to the Covel district where it will be
manufactured into barrels by VIM. Brown
of Palmyra and Chas. Smith of Skowhe-
gan.
Daniel Bowman was in this vicinity last
week, gathering up poultry for the mar
ket.
Miss Laura Pearson is visiting friends
in this vicinity and also acting as nurse to
Mrs. Edna Stevens Priest who has baby
boy. Miss Pearson is graduated nurse
from Buffalo. N. Y.
Leland Kicker, who formerly drove out
for the Crosby store at North Fairfield,
now makes US weekly call for himself,
starting from Hinckley. Leland is very
popular and has good trade.
Mrs. Dora Emmons has been on visit
to her mother in Starks, having very
nearly recovered from her illness.
Miss Lolita Shackley of Good Will is
teaching in district No. IS. There will
be no school in No 7.
The severe frost of last week stopped
the growth of sweet corn and planters are
hurrying it to the factory.
John Morrow is seriously ill. Mrs.
Mary Bates of Smi,hfeld is stopping at J.
G.. Merrow's.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-21

oil paintings, Mrs. Carrie French. Hand
painted plaeques, Mary Collins.
Baby dresses made S years ago for twins
Joseph and Josephine Leighton, Mrs. D..
Davis.
Caudle lantern. ITO years old, Walter
DAVIS.
Oli fashioned baker, Mrs. D. Davis.
VEGETABLES.
Onions, William Morrisscy, 100 weighed
IS pounds.
Pumpkins, Samuel King and G. X. French.
squash, Samuel King and Mrs. William
IIarville.
Corn, Austin Collins.
Twin cucumbers, G.. Il. French, weighed
? pounds.
Large beets, potatoes, apples AMI eueum-
hers, Thaddeus Greene.
Potted plants, Mrs. G. W. Bates and Mrs.
David DAVIS.
Cut flowers, Mrs. Lizzie Roberts.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-21
East Madison.

Mr.. Lewis Anderson of Skowhegan
was in town, last Tuesday.
Miss Shannon of Dorchester, Mass. is
the guest of Miss Jane Bosworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Harville are
away on a vacation.
On account of the rain, Saturday, the
grangers decided to postpone their
cattle show and fair.
Miss Grace and Mr.. Guy Bradley of
Lowell, Mass. we're the guests of Mr..
and Mrs Charles Thompson, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs James Brown, who have
spent the past week here, left for their
home in Cambridge, Mass, Saturday.
The Somerset Worsted Co. has its new
engine in place and in good running
order.
Miss Anna Mallnson of Waterville
spent Saturday and Sunday with friends
here.
Mrs Blanche Steward of Concord
Junction, Mass, formerly of this place,
arrived in town, Sunday evening.