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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
LOOKING OVER
COAL COUNTRY
Eight Parties of Biologists Lo-
eating the Remnant Left
in Public Domain.
SQUAD IN EASTERN UTAH
SOME OF THE PATENTS MAY BE
VACATED.

Washington, D. c.. Oct 11.-Eight par
ties of biologists, working under the di-
rection of the geological survey, are clos
ing up as fast possible a careful
investigation of the coal lands of the
public domain. Their reports will give the
best view ever secured of. the extent
character, value and accurate location
of the coal fields affected by President
Roosevelt'S late order withdrawing coal
lands from entry. OF these eight parties
one is now working in Washington. which
in 1905 produced almost 100000 tons
of coal Two parties are in Mon
tana, two parties are working in Wyom-
ing, one in the south central field of
the state which includes the Rock
Springs region, and the other i'm the field
in the western part of the state
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
DECLARE WILL A FORGERY.

Scranton, Pa, Oct. 11.-Handwriting
experts In the will contest for the J.
L. Crawford millions today declared
on the witness stand that the so-called
Schooley will and ccdicil are forgeries.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
Will Furnish information.

Field parties now at work will furnish
the information needed in order to afford
proper enforcement of the presidents or
der. 1T has been impossible, with incOm-
plete Information heretofore at hand, to
determine whether large areas were coal
bearing lands or not. A great share of
the coal lands of the public domain have,
in fact been entered as agricultural lands
and then worked as coal lands. Frauds
in this manner alone have deprived tho
government of an immense area of its
best coal lands
The geological parties will not make
borngs, because these are not necessary.
Coal measures are pretty thoroughly eX-
posed, and maps will be made TO show &C
curately the crops, seams, thickness of
veins, etc. Each party is supplied with
township plats of all the regions they
cover. and on these will be drawn maps
of coal lands
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
FORCED TO RESIGN.

Philadelphia, Oct. 11.-At the request
of Mayor Weaver, Thomas Hicks, d.
rector of the department of public
works, resigned today. The mayor ac-
elsed Mr.. Hicks Of being too friendly
( 70 q certain political faction.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
Improvement Is Defeated.

The matchmaking of Ninth East street
flom Brigham street to Seventh South
street was defeated last night by the
AUDITING property owners. The protest
ants represent about twO-thirds of the
frontage of property along the street
They fear the assessment will be too high
and they also stated in their protests
that assessments on sidewalks and sewer
will come due about the same time and
that they are unable to bear the heavy
expense.
The ordinances on electric wiring AMI
plumbing, which have been before the
council under a special order of business
will be taken up next Thursday night by
the respective committees. Protests are
being filed that the large electric supply
and plumbing establishments are en-
deavoring to make amendments to the
ordinances which will shut out the small
contractor.
The committee on municipal laws de
cided last night that they would have
their picture taken in a group in the
council chamber. to be placed in a new
publication. entitled salt Lake City, Past
and Present"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
At Work in Eastern Utah,

In Colorado three parties are operatii.g g.
One is in the northwestern part of the
state, the second in the field that covers
the sections of western Colorado and east
ern Utah, and the third in the southwest
ern Colorado field, which dips over into
New Mexico.
These are fields affected by the execu-
tive order withdrawing coal lands. Ii is
not yet possible to estimate with accuracy
the amount of coal land affected by the
order. but in the states named there are
about 100000 square miles of coal lands.
Montana is credited with $1,000; North
Dakota, %. $40; Wyoming, $780, Colorado.
Is, 100; New Mexico, $3.50, and Utah, 300.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
Two-thirds Gone.

Present information is not sufficient 20
estimate the proportion of this great area
of coal lands that is still left 10 the gov
eminent 1t is thought that about two
thirds of the whole has been entered
Much of this, however has been entered
fraudulently, and the department of jus
tice already is at work on evidence as to
some fields. with prospects of developing
some sensational prosecutions before long.
Actions have been started against the
Utah Fuel company, which has been the
chief offender, involving patents to great
areas.
Investigators who recently looked into
the coal situation along the Union Pacific
believe patents to a large part of the
holdings in that territory may be va
Gated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12

Children cry for it." is bor-
rowed expression, but is none
the less true of The Herald's
funny supplement.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12

If you are paying good money
for your newspaper space be sure
and don't spoil it by using poor
eopy.-Jim's Junk.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
Time on Lateral Sewers.

The sewer committee took up the pro
tests of the property owners in the matter
of connection with the lateral sewers be-
fore the intercepting sewer into which
they run is connected. The protests c&nle
from the property holders in the sewer
districts west of West Temple street
After some discussion il was recon
mended by the committee to pass an
ordinance so that the first assessment
on the lateral sewers will not become de-
lnquent until April !, 1907. Work will
re commenced at once on the lateral sew
ers, and the individual connections will
be made. 1t is expected that by April /
the intercepting sewer will be completed
and the lateral sewers in service before
the first assessment becomes due
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-12
CITY DOES NOT
OWN RESERVOIR
Has No Title Whatsoever to
ParIey's Canyon Basin, De-
cIareS ChaS. CriSmon.
HE NOW DEMANDS MONEY
NINTH EAST STREET IMPROVE
MENT is BEATEN.

After building the Big Cottonwood con-
duit into Parley's canyon reservoir ana
letting a contract to Patrick j. Moran for
$4,000 for enlarging it, the committee on
municipal laws was Informed last night
that the city had title to the land.
Charles CriSmOn, who showed to the com
mittee the title TO the land covered by
the reservoir site, demanded a settlement
either by arbitration or by outright pur-
chase of the land. Mr.. Crismon values
Bramel represented his interests before
the committee last night.
The contract work given TO p. j. Moran
for the enlargement of the reservoir Will
probably be deferred and the question of
title will be brought up in council meet
ing next Monday night. 1t will probably
be some time before the question is set
tied. and the big conduit may be tied
up for months.
The only piece of land the city owns at
the mouth of Parley's is a right of way
over which the PaTley'S conduit runs into
the reservoir. IL is stated that the city
has no title to the land or reservoir site.
The reservoir site was in the early days
Z mill dam where water was impound "a
and run through a flume to the Desc ret
Wooden mill, near the state prison.
built the mill pond and the Deseret mill
under the supervision of President Brig
ham Young lie took up the land many
years ago and has lived there ever since.
History of Conduit.
1t was during the administrations of
Mayors George NJ. Scott and James Glen
DINING that the Parley's canyon conduit
was constructed. A right of way was
purchased through Crismon's land 10 the
old mill dam site at the time, and the
reservoir has since been enlarged from
time to time When the reservoir was
enlarged about four years ago Mr.. Girls
mon objected, and the matter was
brought before the city attorney. Action
was deferred, however, and the case was
never settled.
Mr.. Crismon and his son now say they
! intend to develop a gravel bed upon part
Of the ground through which the Big
Cottonwood conduit runs. This, they
claim, has taken up the best part of the
gravel deposit. They also say they in
tend to manufacture brick from the shaIC
beds ana build kilns. The only leve
piece of land. where the kilns could have
been built, Mr.. CrismOn says, is occu
pied by a stable and tank house.
Mr. Crismon wants TO sell the city about
eight acres of land for $4,000. Part OF
the land. --Owever. is of no use to the city
The engineering department has beer
ordered to submit to the city council Mon
day night a profile of the reservoir, with
a plat showing the land owned by Girls
mon. City Attorney H. j. Dininny viii
look up the titles on the land and make :
report to the council Monday night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

Agriculture by former students, and
ninety eight of the second-year class
came back the second year because
they we're we'll satisfied with the first
years. work.
One young man expressed himself
as follows: "The results that one
graduate from the Short Course OBJ
tained as compared with his neighbors
induced me to come"
The appreciation of the instruction
in agriculture Is also shown by the
numerous inquiries received In regard
to the Farmers Course to be given
February 6 to l6, for farmers over
twenty-five years Of age. A goodly
number OF farmers have already sig
nitied their intention OF coming and
many others are making inquiries
In regard to the course. There is
still room for matured farmers. For
circular and further information ad-
dress Prof. d. II. Otis, In charge OF
Farmers Course, Madison, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Wisconsin Civil Service Com.
mission,

The State Civil Service Commission
will hold u general competitive exami-
nation at some time during the latter
part OF February or early In March
for the following POSITIONS;
/, Deputy oil inspectors. OH In
spectors are to be chosen from the dis
trict In which they reside. 1t is desir-
able, therefore, TO procure good
eligible list for each locality. Com
ponsation depends upon the amount of
work to be performed and comes in
the form Of II percentage of the receipts
from such inspection. Open to men
only.
2. Policemen and watchmen In the
capitol and other state buildings and
grounds, Salaries range from $500 to
1900. Open to men only.
3, Janitors In the capitol, universe
ty and normal school buildings. Sal
aries range from Sl00 to $500.
4, Library clerk in the Office of the
State Superintendent OF Public In
structon, Salary $l400, Open to
men and women,
8, Food inspectors employed by the
State Dairy aud Food Commissioners.
Salary $500, and travelling expenses.
Open to men only,
q. Stenographers. The examina-
tion for stenographers will be held at
u few centers selected with reference to
the convenig..e OF the majority OF
those who apply.
Position of stenographers for the
Legislature is open to men, all other
stenographic positions are open to
men and women, Salaries range from
$500 to $1,000
/. inspectors Of bakeries In the de.
partment of the Bureau OF Labor aud
Statistics. Open to men only Com.
pensntion $1,000 and travelling OK.
pensos,
s, Superintendent of buildings n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
The High Schools and the
University.

1.-THE first duty OF the high school Is
to the community In which 1t exists"
said President Van Hise OF the Uni
versity OF Wisconsin in his recent ad-
dress at Superior. Professor
Stearns OF the state university well
said that the high school Is the peo-
ple's college. It's courses should be
formulated with reference to the needs
OF the boys and girls OF that conmuni-
ty. AS great many OF the high
school graduates do not 90 to the uni
versity, II Is clear that the university
should not dominate the high schools,
and / should be the last TO advocate
such domination. But since the high
school is TO serve the community In
which IL exists, wherever there are sew
eral graduates in each class who de-
sire to go to the university, the high
school serves the community by hav-
ing It's courses meet the requirements
OF the university so that these students
may continue their education. In
recognition OF the dual duty Of the
high school, the uni sersity has made
its entrance requirements very flexible
by requiring only limited number of
subjects and permitting the student to
elect other studies from the regular
work of the school. In this way 1t Is
possible for the school to meet both
ends OF the community In which 1t Is
located and also fulfill the entrance
requirements Mt the university"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Tired Of the Bother.

Milwaukee Free Press, President
Cleveland, who accepted the appoint.
ment rs "rebate referee In the Equit-
able Assurance society, and chairman
uf the board OF trustees of Thomas II.
Ryan's majority OF the stock OF the so
ciety, believing, as he says, that he
was performing public duty IN re-.
storing confidence In the society, now
says that he fears no Is "hoing used
simply rs screen between the law
and mon who have done wrong" and
he has for the second time served no.
tice on Ryau and Paul Morton that he
must be relieved OF the office, The
salary which Mr., Cleveland was TO re-
ceive Is $4,000 II year,
There has been too much criticism
of the ex-president for accepting the
position there should have been
is mystery and the publicity Is dis
tasteful To him. He knows OF one
ex.president who wishes to be left
alone to enjoy his life in his own quiet
way; aud he has money enough Of his
own TO do II on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
RECRUITING THE RANKS.

Chairman Manson and Secretary
Lewis OF the Democratic state commit
tee are wisely working TO unite the
party on the tariff issue. From the
start Mr.. Manson has declared this To
be the proper plan OF campaign; and
Mr.. Lewis has been equally outspoken
as supporter OF the same policy.
The Milwaukee Sentinel Of Tuesday
quotes Secretary Lewis as follows:
'sThe tariff will be the Issue upon
which the different factions OF the
democratic party will unite In the next
campaign.
ain my opinion, graft and the other
modern evils are the direct outcome OF
the system OF protection. Upon all
sides there IL q demand for tariff re-
form and as the majority OF the repub-
lican party seems to be determined to
stand pat upon the present sacred
schedules ! am willing to predict that
the next house OF representatives will
be overwhelmingly democratic. II the
republicans were wise they would
make some sort OF revision as n con
cession TO the plain sentiment OF the
day, but II looks rs II they would
stick to- the present rates.
'"rhere Ia loud demand even on
the part OF republican manufacturers
for free hides, but II Is safe TO say IL
will not be needed by the present con-
gress. BY uniting upon tariff reform
as the keynote Of the next campaign
the difference which resulted among
democrats owing TO the money ques-
tion would be lost sight OF and united
action would bring about the election
OF u democratic president. Mr..
Roosevelt's great popularity Is notice
ably on the decline and there are other
signs OF weakness among the republl-
cans, among which may be cited the
recent bitter strife In the house on the
statehood bill. The administration
bill was carried only by using the
most desperate effects among the re-
representatives. who were opposed to IT,
and support for other measures was
traded In an open manner. ! look fol
steady growth of sentiment In favor
OF democratic principles from now on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
NegresS Uses Knife.

Monroe Times: Fred Covey, OF
Argyle, and negress, who were pas
sengers on the Illinois Central train
out of Blanchardville Saturday, got
into an argument and the woman pull
ed knife. Convey threw up his arms
to protect himself from being stabbed
but the woman succeeded in gashing
his face and drawing blood.
Covey and his colored assailant
went on through to Freeport.
Convey attended a masquerade ball
at Blanchardville. The two got into
trouble by exchanging remarks more
or less abusive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
MeGreror for Congress.

Lancaster Teller: There Ii II little
talk out In the State of nominating
Duncan McGregor for Congress In the
Third district. Mr.. McGregor made
sound and able member In the last
legislature, He addressed the house
not infrequently and always commands
cd Interested attention. In debates on
subjects that wrought more or less In.
tensity OF feeling he invariably round.
ed up with speech that brought APP.
plause, when others were relatively
dull and induced impatience. His
nomination for congress would be u
good one.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
FOR CONGRESS.

John J. Nelson, young attorney
OF Madison, has announced his candi-
dacy for the Republican nomination
for congress In the second district.
He stands for "such a revision OF the
tariff as will eliminate every element
in 1t which creates or fosters monopo-
ly." Not only the second but the
third district and every other district
in Wisconsin should elect a low tariff
representative next fall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01

the University. One position open to
men only. This is new position
which must be filled as result of the
forthcoming examination. The super
intendent of buildings should be a
man Of experience, possessing the en-
ergy and force sufficient to keep jani-
tors and char-women at their work i,
should know when buildings are clean
should have judgment as to employ
ment OF assistance and courage to dis
miss any inefficient employees. Com.
pensation from $75 to 800 month.
8. Attendants in the hospitals for
the insane and feeble minded. Salar-
les range from $l5 to $50 month with
maintenance. Faithful employees in
these positions are eligible to pro-
motion to the position of supervisor
or assistant supervisor of attendants.
Open to both men and woman.
10. Deputy game wardens. An ex-
animation for this position was held
on January 8, but in many counties
an insufficient number of applications
were received, Eligible lists are al
ready established for certain counties
and examination In those counties
will not be given. Persons standing
on the eligible list in given district
are at the request of the appointing
officers given preference in appoint
ment for the district In question.
Address the Secretary of the State
Civil Service Commission, Madison,
Wisconsin, stating what position you
wish to apply for and requesting a
competitive application blank, or APP
ply to your local examiner for appli-
cation blank. Make application ear
ly and keep the Commission inform
ed OF your post-otilce address.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Fielder & Fielder ATTORNEYS.

STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court.
- ss--In Probate.
Notice IS hereby given that at regular
term Of the Iowa County Court, to be held in
and for said county, nj the court house, in
the city Of Dodgeville, in said county, on the
9th day Of February. A. II. 1906 being the
first Tuesday. OF said month, at ten o'clock
ia the forenoon OF said day, the following
matters will be heard and considered.
The application of William &. Benson for an
order or judgment authorizing and d'fectlng
the administrator with the will annexed OF
the estate Of Charles Benson, deceased, to
convey to said William q. Benson certain
real estate mentioned IN said application
pursuant to a land contract executed by SAID
Charles Benson, on the lth day OF May, D.
1905, and which land contract describes the
premises Of which a conveyanCe is desired.
Ordered further, that public notice thereof
be given to all persons interested by publish
Ing copy Of hereof for three weeks, success
sively prior to said day 0f hearing, In the
Iowa County Democrat, weakly newspaper
published in said county.
BY order Of the Court:
ALnRO JENKs. County Judge.
Dated, nodgeyille WIS. Jan. q, 1906
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
LOW RATES WEST AND SOUTHWEST
Chicago, Milwaukee Il st. Paul
Railway.

On Tuesdays, February 6 and 20,
greatly reduced rates will be made to
many points west and southwest ac-
count special Homeseekers' Excur-
sions. Tickets are limited to twenty
one days from date of sale, Liberal
stop-overs allowed. Ask nearest tick
ct agent OF the Chicago, Milwaukee g.
St. Paul Railway for further informa-
ton or write today to r. M. Miller,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
N. III. Snow, agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Excursions West and South
west.

The c. M. & ST. =. R'y has made
arrangements for special homeseekers
excursions July 6 and 20, 1906, tt
points in Arkansas, Indian Territory
Kansas, Missouri Nebraska, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado,
Louisiana, Mexico, Wyoming and
South Dakota. Return trip rate Ii
per cent of the regular one way rate.
For particulars~apply to N. II. Snow,
agent, Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- S. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF Susannah
Smith, deceased.
Letters OF administration on the estate of
Susannah Smith, deceased having been is
sued to William Nj. Smith,
Notice is hereby given that the creditors
OF said Susannah Smith, deceased, are
allowed and limited by order OF this court
until and including the first Tuesday OF Sep
tember 1906, being the 18th day OF said month,
to present their claims and demands against
said Susannah Smith, deceased, to the county
court for examination and allowance
Notice is also hereby given, that the
claims Sc presented will be examined and
adjusted by this court at the office of the
county judge, at the court house, in the
city OF Dodgeville, in said county, on the
first Tuesday OF October, 1906.
Dated this 23d day Of January, 1906.
By the Court:
ALDRO jerks. County Iudge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-02-01
Served under
President Lincoln.
Cured by "Gloria Tonic" After Suffer-
Ing II Years and After Spending
Previously 500 Dollars.

veteran writes;
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