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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
ATTORNEYS TALK
ON LEGAL POINTS
ARGUE RAILROAD TAX CASE IN
CIRCUIT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE STEVENS
Defendant Corporations Contend That
They Rely on Advice of Their
Lawyers in Making Reports and
That State Cannot Collect on Inter.
state Earnings.
Madison, June 2S.

%iuhlSSLly pOhC 80.
Before Judge E. Ray Stevens in the
circuit court for Dane county, attor,
neys for the state and the several rail.
road companies which are resisting
payment of the back taxes alleged to
be due the state by reason of incom
plete reports OF gross earnings, are
arguing multitudinous points of law.
In view Of the stipulation OF facts, en-
tered into by all the roads save the
Wisconsin Central, the matters now
to be determined are entirely legal
points and not questions of fact.
The opening argument yesterday
was made by Attorney General Sturde.
want for the state and he was followed
by Judge Thomas Wilson OF st. Paul,
attorney for the Omaha road. Judge
Wilson is a man IS years OF age ano
quite feeble physically. but his argu,
ment was exceedingly able in its pres
entation of the law. At noon he ex
changed compliments with Attorney
General Sturdevaut, acknowledging
the conclusive manner in which the
states legal advisor had represented
the commonwealth side of the con
troversy. The arguments are free
from any approach to personality or
bitterness and the attorneys appear to
be in harmony in their efforts to ascer-
tain the correct application of the Law
involved in the case Judge Wilson
was followed by Alfred H. Bright of
Minneapolis, who represents the 500"
road, and tnen c. II. Van Alstine OF
Chicago, representing the st. Paul
road, continued the argument for the
railroads. Later in the day Burr w
Jones of Madison, who appears for the
Chicago e Northwestern company.
addressed the court.
II is expected that the arguments
will be completed by noon today At
torney f. w Chynoweth Of Madison,
assisting tle attorney general, and
Berton Hanson of Chicago. general so.
licitor of the st. Paul road, are also to
speak, and it is expected that the argu.
ments will be closed by Mr. SturLe
want.
The stipulation sets forth that the
IdllIOduS duHll lHdL they ldlleQ 10 re
port all their gross earnings to the
state railroad commissioner for the
purpose of the computation of their
taxes, but they insist that they relied
in making these reports upon the ad
vice of counsel. men learned in the
law, aud that in fact they reported
earnings on interstate business, and ii
they ought not to be required to pay
taxes in Wisconsin on interstate bus.
mess, which they now contend they
ought not, they have in fact paid more
taxes than their Just sum under a
proper Interpretation of the statute
The argument of the railroad attorneys
yesterday was largely devoted to show
that the state cannot collect taxes on
earnings secured in interstate bus
mess, and to this extent they are at
lacking the constitutionality of the
gross earnings license fee taxation law
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29

resenting nearly every state in the
union.
Returning from the oakley club the
president was driven to the rooms OF
the Porcelain club, an organization
of Harvard students. where he staid
half an hour. Afterward he was driv-
en- to the hotel Somerset, Boston, for
banquet of the class of 80. Late
last evening the party returned to
Cambridge. As the carriage was
driven out Of Bishop Lawrence's yard
on the trip to the rooms of the Alpha
Delta Phi society. rain pouraI In tor
rents. The president however. in
sisted that the hood of the carriage
be lowered in order that the people
who gathered to see him might not
he disappointed The president will
remain here until , a. m tomorrow.
Secretary Taft arrived from New
Haven yesterday afternoon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
AGAIN A COLLEGE MAN.
President at Harvard to Attend Reun-
ion of His Glass.

Cambridge, Mass, June 2S.-Joining
With former college mates celebrating
the twenty.ifth anniversary Of the
graduation of their class from Har-
ward, President Roosevelt yesterday
returned To his alma mater, not as
the chief magistrate Of the nation but
rs a private citizen and loyal Harvard
alumnus, Although the ancient uni,
versity of Harvard would be glad to
pay him all the honor due his high of,
fee, Il was the presidents request
that he be regarded merely as a mem
her Of the class Of so, nevertheless.
students. alumni and citizens of Cam
Eridge united in giving him n hearty
greeting as he drove through the
streets.
Arriving at Boston a quarter TO
o'clock in the morning, the president
was driven to the Cambridge residence
Of Bishop Lawrence where he was en-
tertained. The bishop is the prest.
dent of the Harvard Alumni associa-
ton
During the forenoon the president
visited the rooms of Alpha Delta Phi
society. the Harvard stadium and the
Chestnut Hill residence Of George c.
es father of the presidents wife,
He was then driven to the Oakley
Country club Watertown, where the
class of so held an informal reunion
and luncheon was served OF the 166
members Of the class OF so, 40 reg.
istered at the class headquarters. rep.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
Mitchell Does Not Testify.

Portland, Ore, June Is United
States Senator Mitchell did nor bear
testimony for himself The long trial
is practically closed The courtroom
was crowded yesterday whom the ses-
sion opened many being drawn by the
story that the aged senator would takv
the stand but all were disappointed
and surprised for the case for the de.
Tense rested within an hour after the
court was called to order.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
SECRETARY HAY BETTER

Passes Comfortable Day and Anxiety
Is Relieved.
Newbury. n, H. June 2S The con
dition of Secretary Hay continued ia.
vOrable last night after comfortable
day. Dr. Murphy of Boston returned
Yesterday afternoon and remained at
the secretarNs home fast night. Or.
Sculdrr Went 10 Boston yesterday but
N'll return today The physicians
decline to discuss the case, hut DR..
Scudder said the secretary had passed
pleasant and comfortable day Mrs
Hay Yesterday seut a telegram to
Payne Whitney, her son-in.law. advis.
ing him and Mrs Whitney to sail for
Europe as they intended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
Lake That.

Whenever l take an umbrella with
me II never rains and when | don't 1t
Is sure to rain like all-possessed.
says the egoistie grumbler. It would
he nearer to the truth. however. to say
that he is TOOL enough to take an UNI
lrella when it isn't going to rain and
- leave It at home when 1t is.-Bos
ton Transcript
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE

While King Alfonso of Spain was
visiting Paris he asked M. Doumer,
president of tle chamber, if he had
to be severe in the exercise OF his
authority Not exactly feroclous,
said NJ Doumer. since have been
president have had 20 apply the cen,
sure only twice y" Ard for what rea.
SOM" asked king Because the
deputies conc rned had spoken i'll or
the republic" "Oh," said Alfonso,
with a smile. IF | applied the cen
sure to all who speak i'll of me |
should have nothing else to do" Up
to heaven. exclaimed, And what
about me?"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29

Washington boasts OF Depart
mental Baseball league" composed of
teams representing the various de-
partments. Several cabinet officials
make point of attending the games,
which are played almost every after
noon on the big circle in the rear or
the white house. Secretary Metcalf
Is the most enthusiastic rooter Of the
lot though Secretary Moody is a close
second. One of the most faithful at.
PENDANTS at the professional games
of ball in Washington is the Chinese
minister. Sir Chentung was a famous
pitcher while a student at Amherst.
He could have made big money as a
professional lad he cared to take up
baseball instead of diplomacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
WHEELS SCOOP UP SALMON.
Interesting Methods of Catching Fish
Shown at OREGON Fair.

Portland, June Is. Cnmmbia river
fishermen have reduced fishing to a
science, In the forestry building at
the exposition two fish wheels are
shown in operation. These wheels.
operated ny the current Of the stream
SCOOP mp the fish and empty them
into waiting harges The device Is
popular in the rapids Of the upper
river and has resulted in the I'm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
The Going Of 5re'r Jenkins.

"Bre'r Jenkins crossed overt
%, yes"
Which way YOU reckon he went 2"
"Lawd only knows, But dcs 70 de
brefr lef' him he looked at the Their
mometer, en- de ha'r on his head riz
m LAX It wuz gwine ter git dar fust! /"
Atlanta Constitution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
Dairy Markets.
Airs Fair In Love

New Office boy..-Say, me girls
comm round ter see me dis afternoon
When she comes, would you mind
lettin' me SIT at your desk and
maniperiate de telephone a few times'
I'm tryin' t impress her,-Puck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29

Joeph Hornblend, perhaps the most
celebrated courier in the old world,
seems to recognize the majesty OF
American citizenship. On his business
cards ne has printed Joseph Horn,
blend, courier 70 General Nelson A.
Miles, Mr. Hopkinson Smith and the
emperor of Germany" This ex,
traordnary man is Ievantine, born
in Coustantinople, with Greek, Ar.
menian, hindo and perhaps Turkish
blood in him. mixture Of races
which produces an inexnaustible fund
OF good temper, much capacity and a
soaring and uncontrolled Imagination.
Nevertheless he is person OF some
distinction. having been decorated by
the sultan for leading an expedition
into Asia Minor His control OF
languages includes, of course, ali
European tongues, and extends to
Turkish. Arabics and innumerable
dialects of the regions around Con
stantinople.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-06-29
Chicago Markets
Futures at Chicago.

Wneat-July, 90a G907sc,
September, S6Ac; December, SEC.
Corn July, 563sc; old, 56Ac; Septem-
Der. 555sc: old, SEC December, soc;
old, Jl&c; May 1850 Oats-June,
32Bc; July, 327sc; September, 31AC;
December, 311sc; May, 34c. Pork
July 12.67R; September, 13.02%;
October 13.O7l@. Lard--July, 727t%;
September, I47&@15O; November
1876; October, 7.57; December, 717h
Ribs-July. 1927; September, 500;
October, S.O2t. Rye-July, 66c; Sep
TENDER, 63l%c, Flax-Cash N, W.,
las; S w. 125, BarIey-Cash, 42@
soc. Timothy-June, 8 10: September,
3.35 Clover-June, 1850.
Livestock Quotations.
Receipts. $500 head incIui-
ing 100 Texans; market steady; good
to prime steers. 5.25G6.00: poor to
medium. 3.75652O; stockers AMI
feeders. 2,50G4.50: cows, 2.50d $50:
heifers, 2.50@5.O0; Gamers, l.4o@
2.l0: bulls, 2.50G40O; calves, $500
~ ltNdS l6l NittlEN o'-o9 Nv
Hogs Receipts, $4,000 head; today,
$4,000 head market SC higher; miNet
and butchers. 5.4O65.65 good to
choice heavy. 5.506665; rough heavy,
4.SOD5 As light. $3.50 $50, bulk of
sales. 5.5005.6O Shee1-Receipts,
$4,000 head; sheep 1Oc higher lambs
1OG15c higher: good to choice weth-
ers. 4.500515; fair to choice mixed,
3.75d440: western sheep, i.OO@510;
native lambs Gncluling spring lambsl,
5.50nS.00: western lambs, 5.0od6.60
Dairy Markets.
Buter-Staady creameries. la
1850; diaries. 15G1ec Eggs-Easy
at mark. cases included, 124 d13Lc
Cheese-Ffrm; daisies 10l4c twins
9l.c: Young Americas, l0l4c
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
VIII BEGIN Suit.

The department of agriculture has
prepared and is ready to begin 1900
suits against the railroads of this
country to secure the imposition of a
penalty of $500 in each case for every
violation of the so-called % hour law.
That statute requires carriers trans
porting live stock from one state to
another to unload, feed, water and
rest every head of livestock for Pc
riod of five hours after it has been on
the road not more than % hours.
Nearly every railroad from Califor
MIA to Maine is involved.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
BALOONIST FELL
1000 FEET

San Jose, Cal, July.-With women
fainting and men sobbing, Daniel Ma
loney, who has made numerous public
assertions with Prof. Montgomery
aeroplane, fell 5000 feet to his death
at Santa Clara Tuesday morning.
Prof. Montgomery had announced an
ascention from the grounds of Santa
CLARA college in honor of the league of
the Cross cadets, who are holding their
annual encampment in that town. The
announcement attracted probablys2OO0
people to, who watched with interest
the huge machine as it shot up from
the college garden attached to a huge
balloon.
AT height of 1000 feet Maloney cut
loose and began maneuvering the aero
plane. He circled gracefully about for
some minutes, having the machine APP
parently under perfect control. Then
he essayed a deep dip.
Suddenly the machine swerved, hest
tated and turned completely over. 1t
righted itself, sank down considerably
distance and turned over again. Ma
~OSJ VIZ SAAh A1IS opCIdI6ly W ITO
seat and evidently trying to regain con-
troll, but all his efforts were in vain.
Again the aeroplane turned in the
air, and this time the wings came to-
gether and the man and machine
plunged straight downward, while the
Mortified spectators gazed helplessly up
ward. Amid shrieks and groans many
people rushed to the scene while others
turned away weeping. A number of
cadets first reached the unconscious
man and picking him up they conveyed
him to the college hospital. His skull
was fractured and blood was flowing
from his ears and mouth. He expired
within a short time. The aeroplane,
which was built of the toughest oak
procurable, was broken into small frag
ments.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
SPORTING NEWS.

The greatest athletic event in the
history of the northwest will be the
A. A. u. national championship games
to be decided on the Lewis and Clark
stadium August and 5.
frankie Neil, the American ban
tam champion, has been matched to
fight owen Moran, the English boxer.
The boys are to fight at Butte on La
Dor day.
| The announcement that Charles Nc
Intyre had been signed to manage the
new Spokane team, in connection with
the fact that the work on the new
ball grounds is being pushed rapidly,
makes it seem certain that there will
be a representative team in the North
west league playing under Spokane's
name for the rest of the summer.
Frank Dorsey, who is president of
the Recreation company, which owns
and operates the franchise in the
Northwest league, has been busy sign
ing new players and changing the
makeup of the team.
The final match in the transmissis-
sippi amateur golf championship tour
nament at Glen Echo links drew
large attendance The several days
play has finally cut down the field to
Walter Fairbanks of Denver and War
ren Dickinson of Des Moines, who con-
tested through SO holes for the cham
pionship. Walter Fairbanks was elect
ed president of the Transmississippi
Golf association for the ensuing year.
The championship was won by War
rem Dickinson of Des Moines in de-
'eating Walter Fairbanks of Denver
by a score of up and 4 to play.
The auto boat race from Boulogne,
France, to Folkstone, England, and
back, for a prize of $S400, started at
o'clock Saturday and resulted in La
2apierre, a Frenchman, being first,
covering the "a kilometers in two
hours and rs minutes.
Eugene T. Bert, president of the
Pacific Coast Baseball league, politi-
ian and lawyer, was shot Saturday
morning at his San Francisco home
II a mysterious manner. 1t is said
hat Bert shot himself in an attempt
o commit suicide which was prompt
ID by prolonged i'll health.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
KOREANS SEEK INDEPENDENCE.
Will Ask United States To Assist
Movement.

Koreans at Honolulu have raised a
fund to send Rev. p. T. Yon, a Korean
Methodist minister, to Washington to
see President Roosevelt for the pur-
pose of asking that efforts be made
by the United States in the forthcom-
ing peace negotiations to bring about
an agreement by which the Korean ma
ton will become Independent within
20 years if it shows fitness for self
government.
Rev. Mr.. Yon will solicit the good
offices of President Roosevelt to ask
Japan to grant independence as the
United States did Cuba after the
Spanish-American war
memorial embOdying the desires
OF the Koreans was presented to Sec
rotary of War Taft here. Rev. Mr.. Yon
states Secretary Taft replied that it
was delicate matter and declined to
say anything regarding it, but ex-
pressed his willingness to give Rev.
Mr.. Yon a letter of introduction to the
president.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
Doctor Made Heroic Ride.

Meeteetz, Wyo. July 1S-ln order to
render all aid in his power to save the
lives of four men injured IN an explos-
ion at the Kirwin gold mine near here,
in which three other men were killed,
DR.. Richards of Thermopolis rode 100
miles over the mountains at breakneck
speed, arriving in time to accomplish
the purpose for which the serious ride
was made.
The explosion was caused by miners
drilling into missed shot and three
men were killed. They We're:
M. A. Chubb, shift boss.
William Goss, miner.
James Miller, miner.
-Four others were seriously injured.
When the explosion came there was nc
doctor within call nearer than Their
mopolis, 100 miles to the southeast,
but DR.. Richards at that place re-
sponded over the telephone that he
would ride to the best of his ability.
He made the mountainous distance III
little less than IL hours. -Four re.
lays were used by him in making the
trip, ranchmen along the route supply
ing him with horses.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
THE COTTON SCANDAL
Will Be Probed to the Bottom at
Once.


President Roosevelt has determin-
ed that the scandal growing out of
the cotton report leaks in the depart
ment of agriculture shall be probed to
the bottom. He holds that the man
or men responsible for the leaks are
in greater degree culpable than they
would have been had they stolen the
money outright from the government.
He proposes that Assistant Statisti-
clan Holmes, against whom serious al
legations are made, shall be punished
if it shall be found possible to secure
his arrest and conviction under pres
ent laws.
The president has followed the work
of investigation conducted by Secre-
tary Wilson with keen interest. The
general results have been reported to
him. together with such recommends
tions as Secretary Wilson had to
make.
The president took prompt and de-
cisiye action. He referred the matter
TO the department of justice, with in
structions that it should be given i'm
mediate aud careful attention. In ac
cordance with that order Solicitor
General Hoyt is now making a thor
ough inquiry into the case.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
ALL IN JAPANESE HANDS.
Russians Are Dislodged and Driven
Back from SakhaIin.

DdCk from OdkndIlns
Toxic, July lit is officially an
nounced that the Russian center, hold
ing Darline and vicinity, was attacked
July IL and offered stubborn resist
ance. The attack was renewed at
dawn of july II, when the Japanese
dislodged the Russians, driving them
i'll the direction of Mauka. This vic
tory insures cor.plete occupation Of
south Sakhalin by the Japanese.
Eighty prisoners were taken by the
Japanese, among whom was Lieuten-
ant Maxamita. Four field pieces. one
machine gun and ammunition ware
houses were captured. The Japanese
losses were about 70 men killed or
wounded. The Russians lost 100 men,
Admiral Yamada, commanding a
squadron sent north on a reconnais-
sance, reports that the Russian Izum-
rud is complete wreck, and that
there is no hope of relocating her. The
vessel lies beached, heading west
southwest, on the northern point of
the southern entrance to Vladimir bay,
about 200 miles notheast of Vladivo-
Stok.
"A report by Captain Baron Fseren
OF the Izumrud said that during the
battle of the sea of Japan the Izumrud
was cut off from the remainder of the
fleet and steamed at full speed for
Vladivostok, with Japanese cruisers in
pursuit. Subsequently he changed his
course and made for Vladimir bay. ar
irving there on the night of May 20.
AT 1870 o'clock on the morning of May
30 the lzumrud ran on a reef at the
entrance of the bay, and, being short
of coal, the captain ordered the crew
ashore and blew up the vessel.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22

Ephrata, Wash, July q. - The 4
year old son of Herman Gross, far
mer living six miles north of here,
wandered from his home while his
parents were in town, having left the
child in care of his sister, ~ years of
age.
The child's absence was not noted
until II o'clock, when the little girl
began search for him. A searching
party found his lifeIess body after
searching for IS hours about two miles
from his home. The little fellow had
succumbed to fatigue and exposure.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
Avert Strike for Present.

The conference between the teleg.
raphers and the officials of the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific roads
Saturday was more amicable than any
thus far held.
President II. B. Perham of the
telegraphers said after the meeting
that a settlement of the points at is.
sue seemed much nearer than before
but that negotiations might continue
for 80 or 40 days. Each item in the
telegraphers' demands will be taken
up separately and thoroughly discuss
ed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
Swan Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls, NY, July Gear
Isle d. Graham of this city and Will
liam J. Glover, Jr., of Baltimore, sue
cessfully swan the lower rapids of the
Niagara form the American side of the
whirlpool to Lewiston Monday after
noon.
The distance of four miles was cover
ed in 26 minutes by Glover. The start
was made at 4:02 p. m, from Flat
rock, which is on the American side.
The swimmers did not venture in the
upper rapids, where Captain Webb
lost his life. Both men wore life belts
and inflated rubber irngs around their
necks. From the start Glover took the
lead He entered the rapids minute
ahead Of Graham. Until the devil S
hole was reached the swift current and
roaring rapids had the swimmers in
their grasp.
A swirling eddy caught Glover and
he was down two minutes, but his life
belt saved him.
Swimming in the swift, smooth cur
rent was hard for Graham, but evident
ly easy for Glover.
AT 4:28 O'Clock Glover was + led ur
on the dock at Lewiston. He was
dressed and about / 5 minutes later tel
ling his story. Graham was taken tC
a hotel in wagon and did not leave
his bed until late in the afternoon
Neither of the men were injured
Graham swan the lower rapids twic,
before, He is about 90 years of age
while Glover is 30 years of age
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
Steamers in Collision.

Occur d'Alene, Idaho, July IS. -
Monday afternoon the steamer Idaho of
the Red Collar line ran into and sank
the Bonita, belonging to Mcdonald &
Reynolds, about three miles above
Chatcolet bridge The Bonita reached
the shore before sinking and the 100
passengers who were on board were
taken off safely. The Idaho was COM
ing down the river at the time and the
Bonita was on the up trip to the head
of navigation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-07-22
Japs Surround Vladivostok.

London, July ia japanese army
has been landed north of Vladivostok
and the complete development of the
fortress is imminent. The Toxic cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph
wires: Thus Japan carries the war
into undisputed Russian territory on
the main land. Undoubtedly, too, a
strong japanese fleet is outside Vladi-
vostok. Japan's navy has nothing else
to occupy it at the moment. The in
vestment of Vladivostok is regarded
here as strong argument for peace.