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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
OBITUARY..

Henry G. Staver, Chicago carriage
manufacturer, died On operating ia
BILE in Englewood hospital.
Mrs. William Crossweu Doane,
wife of the bishop of Albany, ". Y,
died. She was 70 years old.
John G. Koch, sc years old, former
mayor of Milwaukee, vice-president
of the John Fritdlaff Hardware COM
pany, and one of the best known
Lutherans in the state, is dead.
Lewis Monroe, aged 81 years, for
merly a banker at Charleston, H.,
and at one time mayor of that city,
died at Dallas, Texas, and was buried
there. He had lived in Dallas twelve
years.
Judge G. G. Prentiss, a pioneer Wis
consin lawyer and jurist who had
just finished half century's service
on the bench, died in La Crosse at
the age of SO years. He came to
V sconsin in 1848.
Charles E. Perkins, former presi-
dent of the Burlington railroad, died
at WestWood, a suburb of Boston, Of
Bright's disease. A widow, two sons
and four daughters survive. Mr..
Perkins was born Nov. q, 1910, in
Cincinnati and entered the railway
service when 10 years old. His first
work was as cashier of the Burlington
& Missouri River road. He was pro
NOTED from that position to assistant
secretary and treasurer in 1862.
Three years later he became general
superintendent of the road. In 1881
Mr.. Perkins succeeded John M. Forbes
as president of the Burlington system
and he shaped the policy OF the road
for twenty years. In 1901, when the
Hill interests gained control, he re-
tired.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
SPY CAUSES MUCH TROUBLE.
Complete Revision of trench Sigma
Code Necessary.


Paris, Nov. 1.-THE treason of En-
sign Ullmo of the French navy, who
was arrested at Toulon October Is on
a charge of being a spy and who sub
sequently confessed, is now cOnsid-
cred firmly established. There is
no longer much doubt that he made
several trips to Germany and deliv-
cred documents to the chief of the
German spy service at Brussels,
which will necessitate complete re
vision of the French naval and mill
ta.y signal codes and plans for mo-
bilization. Nevertheless, the Incl
dent is not likely to lead to diplomat
ic complications with Germany, as
spying is a recognized institution in
Europe. The French government of
ffciaIly announced that it did not de-
mand the recall of Rear Admiral Sci
GEL German naval attache in Paris,
who is suspected of having participant
ed in ILLINOIS espionage. The latter
is only liable to deportation as the
law is now.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
NEWS OF THE WORLD
EIRE LOSSES.

Fire destroyed the Anderson & Mac
beth Office building in Toronto, occu-
yed by manufacturing agents and
wholesale houses. The loss is $780,
900.
The tFree-story building occupied
nv the Dennis o. Wigley Furniture
company at Dallas, Texas, was de-
stroyed by fire, causing loss esti-
mated at 100000, covered by insur-
ance.
Arthur Chambers and Fred Diet
schneider, aged II and is years, re-
spectlgely, are supposed to have been
burned to death in a fire which de-
stroyed the plant Of the Northern
Cooperage company, st. Paul. The
property loss was about $4,000.
A. S2,500000 fire swept the elevator
and marine district of Superior. The
insurance will be about two-thirds the
value. A conservative estimate Of
the losses follows: Great Northern
elevator and power house, wheat In
eiuded, $1.25O.00O; Freeman flour mill
and elevator and contents, $25O,OOO;
100000; Grand Republic -four mill,
100000; Great Likes Dredge and Dock
company, $4,000; Mankato -four mill
and elevator, $4,000; Webster Chair
company, $4,000; Superior Ship
building company, damage to office
building and carpenter shop, $25,OOO;
Whitney Bros, marine contractors,
10000; Northern Pacific bridge to
Duluth, $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21

Milwaukee, Nov 16.-Holding that
no fraud was committed or intended
and that the indictment under which
they were arrested does not charge
criminal offense, Judge A. L. San
born in the United States court yes
terday discharged from custody
James M. Pereles, Thomas j.
Pereles, Guy D. Golf, Charles F..
Hunter and II. NJ. Benjamin, who
were charged by the federal grand
jury at Denver with conspiracy to de
fraud the government in connection
with the operations of the Wisconsin
Coal Mining company in Colorado.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
WASHINGTON.

David Jayne Hill, Minister to the
Netherlands, was promoted to ambas-
sador to Germany, and other diplo-
matte changes were made.
President Roosevelt promised to
recommend to congress the repeal of
tariff On paper and to investigate re-
newed exactiOns of the paper trust.
President Roosevelt, in a statement
analyzing the election returns, said
the republican showing was better
than four or eight years ago and that
the Manhattan result was purely local.
Souvenir fends made away with the
red tile marking the spot where
President Garfeld's head struck the
foo when he was assassinated in the
waiting room of the Pennsylvania
station in Washington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
AND
DEPUTY KILLED

Bartlesville, Okla, Nov. 17.-George
Williams of CollinsviIIe, United States
deputy marshal, and Ernest Lewis, an
alleged bootIegger, were killed in a
pistol battle here Saturday night
when Williams and Frederick Keeler,
another United States deputy marshal
attempted to arrest Lewis.
When Williams and Keller entered
his place to arrest him, Lewis, before
either of the officers could draw a
pistol, sent a bullet into Williams
heart, killing him instantly. Before
Lewis could fire again, Keeler killed
him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
FORMER SECRETARY To

Warsaw, Ind, Nov 19-Farmers
living near Bruce Lake have in
formed the authorities OF the disap
pearance of Harry e. Roach, former
private secretary to James G. Blaine,
who for 10 years lived in cabin
constructed by himself on an island
In Bruce Lake. The cause OF the
disappearance and why he lived so
for so many years are not known.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21

Mr.. Andrews activity is not con-
fined to meteorology. Recently he
presented to the Springfield Museum
of Science a collection of 10000 min
erals gathered by him. He was
anxious to present the collection to
his native town, but Southington re-
fused to contribute the cases in
which to house it and it went to
Springfield.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
KENOSHA WOMAN KILLED.
Struck by Engine That Run Dowr
South MiWaukeeans.

Kenosha, Wis, Nov. 17.-Mrs.
Mary Hume Dougine, aged 81 years,
the wife OF Colonel ]. T. Dougine, was
struck and killed by a train at the
Ashland avenue crossing just south
Of the city. The buggy in which
she was riding was in the center OF
the track when 1t was struck by the
engine running at a speed Of nearly
fifty miles an hour. The horse In
some miraculous way escaped injury.
but the buggy was demolished ana
the mangled remains of Mrs. Dougfne
were thrown more than 100 feet from
the track. It was a remarkable CO.
incidence that the engine which
struck Mrs. Dougine was the same
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21

attendance from the city and state to
pay tribute Of respect to the man
who has lately been elected grand
high priest Of Wisconsin Royal Arch
Masons.
At Oconomowoc, an expert account
ant who examined the books in the
city clerks Office, .1as submitted his
report to the common council. Ac-
cording to the report, the city clerks
books show a discrepancy OF 5000.
The clerk says he does not understand
the shortage, but will make it good.
James A. Frear, secretary of state,
sent notice to the Racine register Of
deeds and twenty large manufactur-
ing institutions that they had failed to
file their annual reports, as provided
by law; also that in compliance with
the law the rights and privileges
granted will be forfeited on Jan. 1,
1908.
Private George E. Payne of battery
G, field artillery, leader in the as
sault upon the marshal and assistant
marshal at West Salem month ago,
in which the two officers were severely
beaten by mob Of drunken soldiers,
has been convicted at court martial
at Fort Smelling and dishonorably
discharged from the service, his pay
being also forfeited.
At Eau Claire, Capt R. P. Hobson
delivered a lecture in which he stated
that Japan was looking for a war with
the United States. The next morning
while seven Japs employed at the
new clubhouse were discussing the
lecture they got into fight, and one
was badly cut up. He refused to pros
ecute his countrymen.
Rex, a fighting bulldog with a rec
ord, attacked his master, Joe Kanauch,
at GAINESVILLE, and severely bit him in
the cheek. The dog was Jealous of
the attention paid to another canine
his master recently purchased. The
animal recently won a fight in Mime
apolis, and is matched for other con-
tests in the near future, one with a
Milwaukee dog.
The Superior mayor will veto the
Russell ordinance regulating the use
Of musical instruments in the saloons
of the city. The ordinance provides
a fine of from SIS to $25 for any sa-
Iloonkeeper or his agent who allows
musical instruments to be played in
his place of business, during the
hours when the saloons are compelled
by law to keep closed"
Leaders of the men formerly en-
ployed at the Badger Brass company
at Kenosha, but now claiming that
they are locked out Of the plant, made
application to Sheriff Pfennig to have
three Of the number named as deputy
sheriffs of the county. Them en- are
serving as pickets about the plant and
this is thought to be the first time
that strike pickets have appealed to
officials for the right to act as officials
of a county.
At Racine, Henry Hess, a con-
tractor, who has been in Jail for con-
tempt of court since Oct 4, having
failed to pay alimony to his divorced
wife, was released on an order to
show cause why he should not be re-
leased, a petition having been filed
that he was Illegally imprisoned.
At Superior, The Plttsburg Coal
company started suit to have taken off
the assessment rolls $4,000 worth OF
railroad coal. The company main
tains that although the coal is on its
docks, it is sold to the railroads and
is not taxable to either it or the rail
roads.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
NORTHWEST NEcRoLoeIc.

Mrs Isabella c.. Whitfield died at
Seattle, Wash, of heart failure. She
was the wife of Mr.. Whitfield, for
many years a prominent divine Of
the Iowa Methodist conference. and
who was presiding elder for several
years as well as pastor of a leading
church in Sioux City.
DR.. Walter Hand, a resident of Mil
waulee for fifty years. died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Fife Hand
Martin. He was born in Worcester.
O., in 1852. He retired twenty years
ago, when he was engaged in the
wholesale millinery business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
FRIGHTFUL FATALITY.

PeWaukee Farmer Has Face Blown
Open by Dynamite.
Waukesha, Wis, Nov. 17.-Hans
Nielsen, a we'll known resident of Pc
Waukee, was fatally injured Friday
by the premature explosion of a dyna-
mite charge. Nelson was engaged in
blasting rock in quarry on his farm
when charge of dynamite was acci-
dentally discharged. His body was
terribly mangled, a portion of his
face, several fingers and part of one
of his arms being blown away. It Is
thought he cannot recover. He has a
family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
FINANCIAL,

Stock brokers in New York are
gvannDed by rush Of investors for rail
road securities at bargain prices.
officers Of five banks in New York
are reported to be in danger of be-
ing enme8hed in the federal jury net.
New York banks in which the city
has large deposits refused to cash the
pay checks of municipal employees and
advised their holders to pass them on
tradesmen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
WISCONSIN.

Gov. Davidson issued the usual
Thanksgiving proclamation, setting
aside Nov. %.
At La Crosse, the Governors Guard
association will erect an armory to
cost $4,000.
At Menomonie, Theodore Louis,
well known as an agricultural lecturer
and writer is critically i'll.
William Wanless has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Sabin, Richland
county, vice J. w. Higgins.
Charles ZOller of South Byron had
his arm amputated below the elbow
by beng crushed in shredder.
At La Crosse, in order to protect it's
creditors from further loss the Par
fridge Cigar company has made a VOL
untary assignment. The liabilities
amount to $1,000 and assets about
$4,000.
An uncommoniy stubborn fire, which
lasted one week, has just been extin-
guished on the Clarkson coal dock
Ashland.
The entire family of Louis Robsel
a liquor dealer Of Kenosha was found
overcome by coal gas, but prompt
work saved their lives.
Archbishop Messmer of the MiIwau-
kee diocese made his annual visit to
the Roman Catholic parishes in Ke-
nosha confirming q class OF 300.
A sweet pea in full bloom after sew
eral nights Of weather cold enough
to form ice, was the odd discovery
made by A. o. Hall in his yard at APP
pleton.
Earl Baxter, a 16 year old farm
hand employed in the town Of Johns
town, has been arrested on the charge
Of having assaulted the year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Coma.
Two Of the costly chimes recently
installed in the belfry of the Congre-
gational church, at GAINESVILLE, are not
satisfactory and will be replaced with
two new bells which will be shipped
here from Baltimore. The two bells
are out of tune, being half tone too
fiat
Two Beloit college fraternities will
build new chapter houses next year,
each to cost $4,000. Both are now
renting. The Phi Psi now owns its
house; the Sigma Chi and Beta Theta
ri will build.
At Eau Claire, Archie Yule lost his
right arm in a corn shredder. Yule is
Is years OF age, and is in a critical
condition. Two weeks ago his sister
was blinded through having hot coffee
spilled over her face.
iue will of John lie Want Stevens,
the original SETTLER of Kenosha, be-
queaths property valued at 100000.
John LIE Want Stevens, Jr. is named
as the principal beneficiary, but the
property is placed in trust during the
life of the son.
The Citizens State bank of Blan-
chardyille, Lafayette county, file arti-
cles of incorporation in the office of
the state commissioner of banking.
It's capital stock is $4,000, and its in
corporators are A. Mcclellan. Christ
Kring, Oscar Oleson, and several
|others.
At a meeting of Beaver Dam Chap
ter No. 26. R A. NJ. In honor Of Prof.
Homer n. Husbell, there was large
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
RAILWAYS,

A shortage of cars, which is becom-
ing more serious each week, is caus-
ing anxiety throughout the Pittsburg
district. Complaints are growing
louder, but it is said no change can be
looked for while the heavy grain ship
ments of the west are taken care of
and the lake season closes. In the
meantime the great industrial estab-
lishments of this vicinity are suffer
ing considerable loss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS.

Litchfeld, Mimi, Miss Myrtle Put
zler and George F. Bouten were mar
ried. They will reside at Sank Gen.
ter.
Miss Esther Crawford of Evanston,
90 years old. became bride OF Lowell
(Mass.) man who confesses 50 sum-
mers.
At Ottumwa, Miss Laura Patterson
met G. M. Vail, conductor OF freight
train and wac hours later was married
to him in the caboose.
Invitations are out for the wedding
of II. B. Mcconnell, formerly city sup
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
LABOR NOTES.

The Buffalo local Of the Commercial
suspension OF the telegraphers' strike.
Che Western Union Telegraph COM
pany reinstated twenty OF its en-
Aoyes who went on strike; the Pos
tai took none back
At Dunkirk, N. Y, 2,100 men en-
poyed at the Brooks locomotive
works were reduced from q ten hour
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
FARMER MURDERED.
House Fired and Evidences of Crime
Discovered.

Mankato, Mimi, Nov. 19.-Isaac
Wheeler, aged IS, farmer living
near Sterling, Mimi, has disappeared
under circumstances that indicate
murder. Yesterday morning neigh
Dor saw Wheeler's house afre. The
blaze was extinguished. Wheeler
was nowhere to be seen and an in
yestigation disclosed that a fire had
been started in his bedroom On the
was bloodstained, the stairs were
bloodstained and pool Of blood was
found in the parior.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
Says Beggs Must Come to Time.

Racine, Wis, Nov. Ill John l.
Beggs wants any more franchises In
Racine he must first pledge himself
to place conductors on all street cars,
to permit policemen and firemen to
ride free and to sprinkle the streets
between the tracks. This was the
given.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21

one that killed the six men at South
Milwaukee on Wednesday evening.
This is the second grade crossing &C
cident here this week, last Monday, j.
3. Hale losing his life by being struck
by a train on the Collins street
crossing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
DELIVERY DRIVERS DEMAND
A PRE-HOLiDAY RAISE

Chicago, Nov. 19.-DeliVery wagon
drivers employed by State street de-
partment stores voted last night to
strike unless their demands for In
creased wages are granted. The
men ask $14 to SIG week They
now get $12 70 SIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
NEW THEATRICAL DEAL.
Interests of Several States in Play
house Merqer

house Merger.
Pittsburg, Nov. 19.-What is con-
sidered as one of the most Important
actions taken in theatrical circles OF
the country occurred here yesterday
when prominent managers formed the
Ohio Theatrical company, merging
circuits in Ohio, Delaware, Pennsyl,
vania and the tri-state circuit.
Tho merged company will conduct,
in conjunction with its management
of more than 100 theaters controlled
by it. a large booking office In New
York and Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21

|erintendent Of schools Of Minneapo-
lis, and Miss May Jessie Neill. The
wedding will take place at the home
of the brides parents in Little Falls,
Mimi, Nov. 13.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
UTES MAY GO TO WORK.
Indians Likely TO Take Employment
on Railroad.

on Railroad.
Washington, Nov. 19-AdviceE re-
ceived by the bureau of Indian af-
fairs yesterday indicate that the Ute
Indians, now at the Cheyenne river
agency, South Dakota, may reach an
agreement with the government of
ficials there under which the Indians
will accept employment on a railroad.
The problem of compelling the Indi-
ans to work for a living, instead Of
in idleness, has been a
vexing one with the Indian bureau
Tor some time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
Earthquakes at Manila.

Manila, Nov. 17.-Four sharp earth
quake shocks were felt In Manila and
surrounding provinces the night OF
November 16 and morning Of Novem-
Der II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
AUTOMOBILE TRADEGY.
Lumberman Killed and Three People
Hurt by Engine.

New York, Nov. 17.-Joseph H.
Eckstein, a wealthy lumberman, was
instantly killed and his wife and Su-
preme Court Justice and Mrs. Alfred
Steckler injured Saturday night when
a West Shore engine struck the au-
tomobfIe in which they were riding
near Englewood, N. J.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
TAX FINANCES
u WHITE HOUSE
moNsf MATTERS SUBJECT OF
lMPotANT SECRET CON.
FERENCE.
MA lIoNAL;ANkS TAKE ADVAN.
TAGE OF OPPORTUNITY TO
INcREAe CIRCULATION.

washington, rov. 1.-THE fnan,
cial situation fmed the topic of an
important confence at the white
house Saturday ght, those PARTED.
pating, in additio to the president
being Secretaries Cortelyou and
Root and Postmasr General Meyer.
No statement was btained as to the
result.
Later Cortelyou turned to the
white house alone an remained with
the president half amour. when the
financial subject Wa further dis.
cussed. Cortelyou, AIR leaving the
white house at IL o'0ck, went to
the treasury department Secretary
Garfield and Secretary Loeb also
were with the president, portion of
the evening.
1t was later learned tht Frank B.
kellogg, special counsel f. the gov
ernmert, was also preset at the
second conference of Seertary Cor
telyou. He declined to make any
statement saying the Who'll, subject
was strictly confidential
Big Increase of Circulaln.
Washington, Nov. 17-Sinse Comp
troller of the Currency Ridgly is
sued a circular that NATIONAL ranks
could take out additional ciraletion
the total increase from Novenhr /
to date has amounted to S23,4S08OO.
Officials ale very much encourage at
the response of the banks to he
comptroller's circular and every effgt
has been made to expedite the shA-
ment OF currency from Washington.
Remedy in Big Wheat Crop.
Portland, Ore, Nov. Ito movu
the greatest wheat crop in the north
west and with the money obtained
for the grain to relieve the financial
shingency, is the object of a specia
meeting Of the loan committee o
the clearing house to be held Mon
day. The wheat crop of Oregon
Washington and Idaho is estimated a
60,000,000 bushels and will bring $40,
100000 to the northwest A fee
of seven fast sailing vessels to loaC
grain lor Europe arrived at Astoril
Saturday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
Foreianers Goinn Home.

Cleveland, o., Nov. 17.-Eight thou
sand foreigners, mostly Hungarians
and Italians, have left Cleveland for
Europe within a month, according to
steamship brokers' statistics, taking
with them 100000. Hundreds more
would go if they could get their saw
ings from the banks. Many are dis
posing of their passbooks at a dis
count in order to get the money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-11-21
OKLAHOMA BEGINS
CAREER AS STATE

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 1.-THE admis,
sion of Oklahoma to statehood Satur-
day was marked by jubilation
through the two territories and by
inauguration exercises, a parade and
barbecue in this city. Governor Has
kells inaugural address was ex-
tremely radical. He denounced the
combinations that have fattened by
unrestricted robbery of our people,
declared in favor of prison sentences
for the offending corporation officials,
and announced that the liquor prohi-
bition law would be rigidly enforced
The governors first act was to order
the county attorney at Bartlesville to-
take steps to prevent the Standard
Oil company from completing a nat
ural gas pipe line across the border
to Kansas, it being the policy of
Oklahoma to prevent the expectation
Of gas. There being a legal question
as to the hour when prohibition took
effect, whether at noon or midnight,
Governor Haskell ordered that the
saloons be permitted to remain open
until midnight.
The retiring officials in Oklahoma
territory took no part in the inaugur-
alton.
Almost Free Booze.
Oklahoma City, Nov 1.-THE sa-
looms here did a rushing business Sat
urday night and there was much
drunkenness. Some saloon men hung
out red flags early in the evening and
many auctions were held, wines,
champagne, whiskey and beer selling
at less than cost. Nearly every
dealer in the city disposed of every
thing but the glasses and fixtu4 es.
The breweries did such rushing
business that it was found necessary
to press extra wagons into service
and it was late in the night before
the delivery closed.