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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-10-23
PRESIDENT
PASSES A
QUIET DAY
Attends Church and Has a
Plunge in the Ocean.
Off FOR THREE DAYS IN
ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS
Week Will See End of the Tour
Through South, New
Orleans Marking
the Finish.

ST. Augustine, Fla, Oct. 22.-Presi-
dent started tonight for a tour OF
Alabama He left st. Augustine at 9
o'clock and is not scheduled to make
a stop of any length until he reaches
Mobile tomorrow afternoon at 4:S0
o'clock. His day in st. Augustine
was a quiet one. He attended service
in the Presbyterian church at II
o'clock. The pastor, Rev, James COT
fin Stout, preached from the text,
Worthy the Lamb That Was Slain ="
He made no reference to the president
In his sermon. The church was
crowded. At the conclusion of the
services the president was taken for
Il short drive about the city After
luncheon the president accompanied
by Secretary Loeb, Surgeon General
kiXey, John Mcllhenney and John
Greenway The last two of whom will
be his guests on the trip south, Went
to Fort Marion, where they boarded a
launch and went to Anastasia ISL.
and. Here the party donned bathing
suits and had bath in the salt water.
The president greatly enjoyed the
bath and seemed in excellent condition
to tackle the hard work which lies be-
fore him this week. When the party
left The hotel the mounted policemen
of st. Augustine, who had been wait
ing in front of the hotel, started ahead
as escort The secret service men who
were on the box with the driver of the
presidents carriage, said to one OF
them: I'VE do not need you now
That's all right" replied the Off.
GER 1--WE will go along
They galloped to the fort, where
they stood at attention while the presi-
dent boarded the launch and steamed
away.
Dinner was served at the hotel to-
night, after which the president drove
TO his train. st. Augustine was full o.
strangers today attracted by the pres
ident.
A large crowd gathered around hi
hotel all day, anxious to catch /
glimpse of him. He received few Wis
itors. however, and got the rest o
which he stood in need.
This week will see uhe end of th'
trip After visiting Mobile tomorrow
he will spend Tuesday at Tuskogee
Montgomery and Birmingham
Wednesday he will devote to Littl
Rock. Ark, and Thursday he viii
visit New Orleans. leaving that even
ing on a government vessel for Wash
ingtOn.
Praises ROOsevelt's Speeches.
Rome. oct. 22.--The Observalor
Romano. the organ of the Vatican, de
votes a leading editorial to the speech
es made by President Roosevelt on hi
Journey through the south. The edi
torlal says: IAN those who relish !
policies, clearness. energy and prae
ticality, will read with pleasure hi
healthy and strong words, extraneou
to everything visionary or presumptu
Gus. expressed before the whole ma
ton and the whole world"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-10-23
VERMONT FEELS
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE
EARTH IN THE NORTHEASTERN
HILLS Is IN STARTLING COM
MOTION.

Newport. VT, Oct 22.--The heaviest
earthquake even felt in this section oc-
Cured early todGy The vibrations Of
the earth shook houses, smashed
croekery and cAused great excitement.
There was only one shock which last
ed for few seconds. 1t was accom-
panied by a sound like distant explo-
sion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-10-23
\ Big Land Deal.

ST. Paul, MINI, oct. IA syndl-
cate of Minnesotans has completed ne
gotiations for $4,000 acres of lumber
lands on Vancouver island, and VIII
erect a sawmill
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-10-23
The cznr 4 In.IInnosesI.

ST. Petersburg. oct 22.-The em-
peror Il lndlsposed at Peterhof. ana
his departure for 81. Petersburg mas
been delayed until October 70.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-10-23

Al the place where the accident oe-
CURED a sharp curve terminates u me
top OF an incline which hid the wagon
from the view OF the motorman until
il was too late TO stop the car.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-10-23
TWO VICTIMS OF
DEADLY GRADE CROSSING
CAR CRASHES INTO WAGON
LOADED WITH CHILDREN
WITH TRAGIC RESULT.

indianapolis, Oct. 22.-Two children
were killed and eight persons injured,
three probably fatally in a crosslna
accident north OF Southport tonight
when a car on the Indianapolis. Co
lumbus a. Southern traction line
struck a wagon loaded with picnick-
ers returning from the country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
Humanity IN Prison.

II IL true there are peculiar spoct.
mems Of humanity in prisons, cmnks,
freaks, degenerates, and hardened and
vicious characters, but SO are There
all those outside the prisons, mixed In
with the other people of the world in
The different grades OF society, The
deliberate, professional criminal with
peculiar and pronounced characters.
ties. and forming different type of
man and woman, Is too infrequent to
constitute II dennite class. unless he,
with many others not In prison, be
considered ns a member Of diseased
class in humanity, Those who do not
agree with this impression, and per.
sist IN believing that there Is dis
tinct, typical, criminal class must
IL they study society, and also become
familiar with the inmates OF our pen
al institutions, admit that only a
small portion of the class arc eonhn.
ed In those institutions C, u Ord.
way, IN Atlantic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
ROB osMSsY GOODS,
Merry Thief Takes Money and Cloth.
ing at Lawrence,

App Won, Wis, Oct Lawrence
goods, il is said, are worried So wor
riyd and Of evenings they look under
beds and in wardrohes, and they tip
toe auNiously as they make the tours.
Upwards ot $tOO aud various aru
Clos OF clothing have been stolen at
Ormshy hall. the ladies' dormitory at
Lawrence university, since the open
ing Of school ON September H.
co eds have been missing cash ut
intervals, but II was not until a few
days ago that the matter was reported
to President Plantz. An epidemic of
thieyery occurred at Ormshy han last
year at about this time and the au-
thorities now believe they have a clue
as 70 the identity of the thief,
President Plantz declared that he
will show not the slightest leniepcH
If the guilty person is caught and It
the present clue works out proscCu.
ti0n will follow. Most of the pilter
Ing is done while the oo-eds are ut
classes, but 1t is feared the thief may
not always act so conveniently,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19

tie senators ana congressman from
that state. He get on a friendly foo,.
ins with them az that he might speak
to them of the damage legislation
would do the insurance business ana
got letters from them back 10 the leS.
Is.atorS in the state aSsaaibl% For
this he received $4,000 for mis- own
services ana expenses fc~ uravehng
and employing men, but not one dot
lm except for les: innate PURPOSES
Admits Having Received Retainers.
Lansing. Mich. Oct, lS-Attorney
s. S. Odds, when shown the statement
by President McCurdy of the Mutual
Life that he had been paid $1,000 for
professional services" last night ad
mitted that he had for several years
been paid a retainer by the Mutual
Life, His work consisted principal
ly in looking after legislation in Mich.
igan, he said He emphaticaTy de
MED that single dollar had ever
been given TO members of the legis
lature in behalf of insurance legisla
ton
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
FOR BETTER PAY
OF OUR CONSULS

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Austin A.
Burnham, general secretary of the Ma
tlonal Business league of Chicago, yes
terday had an interview with Secre-
tary Root regarding the formulation OF
a bill having for its object the thor
crgh reorganization of the consular
service with a view to making 1t es
sentially business department OF the
The measure proposed
provides among other things for the
substitution of salaries for fees. COW
ering of all fees into the United States
treasury: increase in salaries so that
consuls will be sufficiently paid; better
accommodations for our consuls
abroad improved classification and
transfer of consular officers, clasSit1.
cation Of consular and commercial
agents and clerks, putting them in line
for promotion through the various
consular grades; the adoption OF a
system that will entirely remove the
service from the sphere of political
influence, thus insUing permanency of
tenure during efficiency and good con-
duct: a requirement that consuls be
familiar with the French, German,
Spanish or Chinese language, and com
plete Americani2ation of the service
throughout all grades.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19

the canal was forbidden ny the first
Hay,FNuucetote treaty. but this treaty
was amended so much by the senate
that Great Britain rejected 1t, The
canal treaty finally adopted and which
superseded the Clayton Bulwer treaty
makes no mention of fortiteauons, but
does allow the United states 70 use
SuCh military force Ms may he neces-
sary to police and protect the canal
As nothiug is said regarding fortified,
uous this government assumes the
right to erect slrch works as will ade>
Quately protect the canal, II is not
expected that The present Investigation
will result In more than y preliminary
report upon the conditions at each ter,
miual of the canal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
BOILERS WERE BAD.
Bennington Machinery Had Been Re.
ported Dangerous.

Mare Island, Cal, Oct, lS.-At yes
terday's session of the Young court.
martial, Lieutenant Commander Bart.
lett made several minor changes in his
previous testimony and the defense
closed its examination of the witness,
Bartlett was then briefly cmsseXam-
lined after which he took his place as
associate counsel for the prosecution.
Ensign Charles Wade testified that on
the afternoon of the explosion he won't
to the engine room and found the main
and auxiliary stops Of boiler Il closed.
The witness had made an adverse re-
port on all the boilers before the ex.
posion, In his steam log he had In
his first quarterly report, reported
them fair, in the second good and In
the last poor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
CONCLUDE HocH ARGUMENTS.
Wife Murderer's Case With Illinois
Supreme Court.

Springfield, H., Oct. 1S.-Arguments
in the Johann Hoch murder case were
completed before the supreme court
yesterday. The arguments on behalf
oi Hoch were principally that no SEN
tence can be passed except on judg.
ment on the verdict, and that in this
case the court had rendered no iudg-
ment on the verdict that Mrs Amelia
Fischer Hoch was allowed TO testify
against her husband, when proof Of
Hochs marriage with her carried with
1t the presumption that all
former marriage relations had
been terminated by death or
divorce; that there was insur
fcient evidence 10 overcome the pre-,
sumption that the marriage to Mrs
Fischer was legal Assistant States
Attorney Olson confined himself to re.
citing the evidence in the case.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
NEW ORLEANS TO REJOICE.
Visit Of the President to Take Form
of JubiIation

New Orleans, Oct 1S.-Only six
new cases and one death is the fever
record for yesterday, Evidence thar
the marine hospital authorities believe
the extinction of yellow fever in New
Orleans to be a matter of only short
time was given yesterday when II was
announced that no further patients
would be received for treatment in
the emergency hospital Preparations
have practically been completed for
the presidents visit. which is to take
the form of jubilaton over the sue
cess of the fight with the fever.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
ROMANCE OF TAtRTN.NlNE
YEARS ENDED BY MARRIAGE.
LAURA C0NKLlN THE BRIDE
Wei Known in Society and Judge Has
Honorable Record as Soldier, Jur.
ist and Tax ENpert-Member Of
State Commission - interesting
News at Capitol,

Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct lS-A no.
nance of thirty.nme years ended yes
to-day morning, when Laura h. Conli
lin and Judge Norman s. CT son We're
united in marriage by Rev. J. II,
Chandler The ceremony was per
formed at the home of the bride Is
East First street, in the presence Of
on.y few intimate friends and rela-
tives.
Following the ceremony wedding
dinner was served, aftcr which Mr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
Smaller Salaries Abroad.

Before President McCuriy WIS
called James McKeen. associate coun-
sci TO the committee. put in evidence
a statement of the assets OF the Mu
tudl Life and the banks of ENGLAND,
France and Germany, James NJ, Beck,
counsel for the Mutual, claimed be,
fore the committee that the assets OF
the Mutual Life exceeded the com.
bined assets of those banks, McKeen
said he had ascertained that he CCa.
hired assets of those institutions We're
$2,226,575,OO0, while those of the Mu.
ual were S440,97S,000 McKcen had
found the salary Of the president of
the bank of Germany to be $4,000
per annum and that of the chief gov
ernor of the bank of England $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19

was destroyed by tire on the after,
noon of Dec, 80, 1904. will commence
today IN the United States circuit
court before Judge lands The eases
are those OF Edna $, Hunter who Dc.
mauds $gb,00o because az injuries
sustained by herself, aud Miss Edith
Ranshaf for 10000 because of the
death nf oGorye nanshat,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
FRANCE ACTS WITH APPROVAL
OF WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT

washington, Oct lS.--In sending
warships to the West Indies, France
is acting not only with knowledge, but
with the full approval of the Wash,
ington government. Before this &C
ton was decided upon Ambassador
Jusserand informed Secretary Root
of his governments course Of action,
which the secretary heartily approved.
II is made clear that the Washington
and Paris governments have arrived
at a thorough understanding regard.
ing Venezuela.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
IMPORTANT SUICIDE CASE.
ohio Supreme Court Decides for Sick
Self Destroyer.

Columbus, O., Oct 18.-An important
ruling affecting the suicide clause in a
policy issued by fraternal insurance
organization was made by the supreme
court yesterday in the case OF the An.
Gent Order Of United Workmen VS..
William Herwig, executor OF William
J. Herwig, a member OF the Youngs
town lodge Of the order, who commit
ted suicide within two years after TAX
ing out a $4,000 policy The order re
fused to pay, but William Herwig sued
claiming that the deceased committed
suicide while In delirium Of disease
The executor won in the lower courts
ard this decision is now affirmed by
the supreme court
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
sInas. PLAYS and pies.

Crandon. Wis. Oct Maggie
Tyler died under very mysterious cir.
cumstances Monday evening shortly
after playing on the organ AMI sing
ing. Her people are from Kentucky
and the body may be taken there for
burial The cause d death f. not
known
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
Nearlnn the Battle Inc.

Since the meeting Of the G. A. r.
last year 9.125 Of It's members have
died The membership Is now 232.
45i The old soldiers are passing
The ranks Of the veterans IN blue are
growing thin. The Veterans In gray
are far less numerous. Tho death
rate grows higher each year Nash
willie American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
4 remarkable lnstance of Iongeylty

A remarkable instance or longevity
is displayed In the life Of Matthias and
George Zweck or Beaver Dam, Wis,
and John Zweck OF Pittsburg, three
brothers, the total OF whose ages
reaches 251 years. John is the Old
est Of the trio, being 81 years. George
Is four years younger while Matthias
lis regarded as an infant his age be-
Ing only 81 years. The brothers are
natives OF Germany, but Fave been
residents of the United States for the
last fifty.four years. All are married
and have children and grandchildren
living.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
ESTIMATES PRODUCTS or WIS.
CONSlN FARMS.
POTATOES FEW AND POOR
But VIII Command Bigger Prices
Than Crop Of 1904, Which Was
Fully Twice as Generous Nearly
$4,000 Aorea Of Corn Sliced and
so per Cent Shocked.


MADISON, OCT, IL,
In making the report for this month
correspondents were asked to report
the estimated yield per aero of the
grain. hay and tobacco crops harvest
e.l; the quality of these several grains
upon Il basis of 100, high average
quality being Indicated by that mum.
Der, their estimate OF the extent and
quality Of tho present corn crop upon
the same basis; the estimated acre
age Ct corn sliced this season the
percentage OF corn crop cut and
shocked; and their estimate of what
percentage Of last years potato crop
the present crop may be,
In answer to inquiries sent out
there were received replies from near.
~ every county in the state and the
following statements are based upon
these reports;
Southern division Wheat, II bu,
rye lGia bu.; barley, 80 hu; oats, Is
bui tobacco, 400 lbs; tame hay,
| Il tons
Central division Wheat, rs bu.,
rye. nv bu, barley, 30 bu; oats, 40
bu, tobacco, 200 lbs. tame hay, I u
tOns
Northern division Wheat, 49, bu.
rye, IS bu,; barley, 80 bn; oats, -
bu; tame hay. ~ tons.
Average for state Wheat, II bu
rye. II bu,; barley. "a bu; onts, AZ
bu,; tobacco, / 400 lbs, tame hay,
l7s tong
Quality OF Crop.
Southern division Wheat, 81; rye,
rs; barley, 90, oats, 100. tobacco,
.97Hq, tame hay, 81.
Central division Wheat, o. rye,
sc; barley, 50 oats, ~; tame hay.
90
Northern division Wheat, 80; rye.
9S; barley. 81 oats 90; tame hay, 9S,
Average for state Wheat, %, rye,
81, barley, SS oats, 90; tobacco, 97R;
tame hay. 81.
Estimated importance of corn. 100
representing high average eondi.
ton
Yield OF Crops per Acre,
Southern division iOl central di.
Vision gGH; northern division
omitted average for state. 100.
II Ii estimated that nearly 10000
acres Of the corn crop has been
sliced, and that 80 per cent Of the crop
has been cut aud shocked IN excellent
condition Special efforts have been
made 10 reach a reliable estimate Of
the extent and quality Of the potato
crop, and We estimate that n will be
little more than 80 per cent Of last
years yield.
The southern division Of the state
reports So per cent Of the crop Of
1901. the central division 80 per cent
and the northern division 50 per cent
Our largest potato producing coun.
Ties are located in the central dlyi.
sion. The loss In crop is mainly at
trbutable 70 blight, although several
counties report more or less rot; but
az a general thing the quality Of pro.
duct is good. though the tubers are
not large. The prospects are that this
years crop will be much more remu.
ueratiye to the farmer than that Of
1904
The final report for the season win
be issued November IL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
THREE HUNTERS SHOT.
Stanley Man in Path Of Bullet From
Indians Gun.

Chippewa Fails, Wis, Oct 1S--
Three victims Of hunting accidents
were brought 10 the hospital In this
city. Lloyd Rcckard aged 10, of
Stanley, was hunting with an Indian
on the Jump river, when deer ran
between them. The Indian fired his
rifle and the bali passed through
Richards body three inches below the
heart He may die The other two
victims are Otto Ruch of Thorpe and
otto Wire Of Bloomor, Both received
bullet wounds in the legs accidental
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19

Bruce, Wis., Oct Is Barber Frank
Rnssett said he was going TO Madison
for the state examination Az he was
about to board the train he was mr..
rested on the charge Of jumping his
board bin by the owner OF the Black
burn hotel. Bassett's employer paia
the bonrd bill and 'Bassett "a now In
Madison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
oELToN PosToFFlcE
ROBBER THWARTED

Deiton, Wis. Oct IS.-An attempt.
"a robbery Of the postofiice al this
place was thwarted By Walt Hubert,
the son Of the postmaster, who was
sleeping In the building. The burg
lar had broken a pane Of glass IN the
front Of the building Whom he was
fred upon by young Hubert The
bullet missed is mark and the burg.
lar took to bis heels and escaped
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
Redmen solicitor Attempts Suicide.

Hinton, W. W., Oct lS,-s, T.
Avorlll of Battle Creek Mich, tray.
cdIng insurance solicitor for the order
OF Redmer, attempted suicide here
yesterday. cutting two large gashes
ia his throat Recovery Is doubtful.
Dependency tx given MS the cause
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
COLLINS AGAINST BOXING.
Chicago Chief Of Police Places Ban on
Fighters.

Chicago, Oct. 18.- Boxing matches
in this city were placed under the ban
last night by Chief Of Police Collins.
He announced that professional prize
fighters and boxers will not hereafter
be allowed to take part in contests IN
this city. Matches will be allowed
only when the participants are actual
members Or reputable CLUBS. This de-
cision will stop boxing contests here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
EX-SENATOR IN PUDDLE.
c. p. Miller of Madison Has Exciting
Ride on Handcar.

Mercer, Wis, Oct Estate Sen.
ator G. p. Miller Of Madison was
thrown several feet into a muddy pool
during a ride on a handcar which he
and his companions took because
there was no train. They were re
turning from the woods Senator
Miller was thrown while the car was
making curve He was not serl
Ously harmed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
Bank Robber Gets Seven Years.

Lima. o., Oct 49, Elijah Rowser.
The former janitor of the American
National bank, who Monday confessed
to having robbed that institution OF
$4,000 seven years ago, pleaded
guilty 10 the Indictment for grand lar.
ccny Yesterday afternoon and was
sentenced 10 seven years IN the peni-
tCntlary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
nnath.ned Renentnnoe.

One headline says the Western
Union Gears her skirts, Of poolroom
guilt. so, the Western Union is a
lady And she must have been away
at the seashore until the racing sen,
son was almost over New York
Commercial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
WILL FoRTlFY CANAL.
important Part OF Taft's Mission to
tsthmus.

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Fortincation
of the terminals Of the Panama cana
Is one or the subjects To be considered
by Secretary Taft when he makes his
visit to the isthmus and for this pur
pose he will be accompanied by mem
beers Of the first committee Of the Iaft
Notifications board Fertilization OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-10-19
and Mrs, Gibson left on wedding tour

and Mrs, Gibson left on wedding tour
east
Judge Gibson is at present a member
of the state tax NmmisBion and was
circuit Judge of the Fond du Lac dis.
trict for number of years, He Is well
known in judicial circles and is held
in high esteem by the citizens of Fond
du Lac.
He is a veteran of the civil war,
having enlisted as a private in 1860
At the close OF the war he was mus
tered out as lieutenant colonel and
was brevettcd colonel Of the United
States volunteers by the president.
Besides serving as circuit Judge of
Fond du Lac, he served one term as
city attorney and one term as district
attorney for Fond du Lac.
Bride Well Known in Society.
Miss Conklin is well known in so,
cial circles in the city and is woman
with large circle of friends. During
the past few years she has helped her
sister in the management of private
boarding house on East First street
in this city. On their return from
their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Gibson
will make their home in this city.
Judge ellison was a bache or. For
years 1t has been known that he and
Miss COnklin We're engaged