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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
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| is to be carried out Is yet to be deter
mined. Indeed to devise ways and means
Is one of the duties OF the board of eX-
| perts with whom President Roosevelt is
now to go into consultation on the spot
The supreme question concerns the depth
Of channel that is to be striven for. Some
of the most optimistic advocates of the
Improvement of our inland waterways are
clamorng for a navigable channel fourteen
feet in depth, throughout the greater por-
ton of the Mississippis length.
Especially Ia this deep channel sought
by the champions OF Lakes to Gulf"
waterway Ever since the completion Of
the Chicago Drainage Canal these enthusi-
asts have dreamed Of a chain Of inland
waterways whereby freight could be moved
by steamer and without breaking bulk
from Buffalo, Cleveland and other ports
at the eastern end of the Great Lakes to
New Orleans and West Indian harbors,
and perhaps to even more distant des-
tinations. The Drainage Canal would De
connected with the Mississippi through
the Desplaines and Illinois Rivers and In
one estimate that has been made the en-
gineers figure that the expenditure of
S27 zoo, 900 would secure a uniform four
teen foot channel all the way from the
unsalted seas to tide water. Yet another
scheme Is that for a canal, for which
survey has already been made, to connect
the upper Mississippi with Lake Superior.
Whatever be the depth OF channel final
ly determined upon there is no doubt that
once our inland waterways ara iEsSsog18
we will be treated to some miraculous
performances. in the economical movement
Of freight Already commodities are
moved on the interior waterways of
America at a lower cost than anywhere
else in the world. Just by way OF Illus
tration it may be pointed out that, handf-
capped as our rivermen are at present
they now move freight on the basis OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

to note that concrete has been extern
stvely employed In this edihce which is
designed to stand for ages. Indeed, the
she'll Of the Mausoleum has rough walls
Of concrete, throughout, reinforced with
steel as necessary and faced with the
pink granite and other materials above
mentioned.
The interior of the tomb has a column
mar treatment and the lighting is entirely
from above, the opening being so proper
toned to the space TO be lighted that a
certain solemnity of effect is attained.
Within the tomb Is the double sar-
cophagus where the bodies of Pres
ident and Mrs. Mckinley will hence
forth repose. The main portion of this
sarcophagus is of brick and cement but
the exterior is wholly of black polished
granite. The two caskets to be placed
within the sarcophagus are exactly alike;
of solid bronze and among the finest
ever constructed.
The Mausoleum, however, does not by
any means constitute the Memorial in It's
entirety. There are landscape and sup
Elementary features of notable character
and indeed, no monument in the world
has c more attractive setting than this
trit ute at Canton. A great concrete
une4 lagoon or basin constitutes the prin-
cipal approach to the tomb and serves
as q unique feature. The lagoon or Long
Water" as 1t Is technically termed, is
about 500 feet in length and varies in
width from 95 to 85 feet. 1t widens
gradually as 1t approaches the tomb 30
that the vista includes the whole width
of the grand staircase leading from the
waters edge to the portal OF the tomb.
This quiet basin, bordered with turf, re-
fleets and repeats the beautiful monumsn-
tai composition beyond like great mir
ror spread out before 1t. Flanking the
waterway are four rows of trees, parallel
ing driyeways, two on either side of the
water, thus affording an unobstructed
view OF the approach and OF the Mauso-
leum.
As a link connecting this lagoon on the
lever level and the Mausoleum which
crowns the hill there Is a grand stair
ease Of imposing character. The stair
case 10 Of granite and the steps which
are IS feet In width are in four runs
with vide landings between, making a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
A Necklace Which Brings
Bad Luck.

A weird story is being told in London
and India about a certain very valuable
necklace which has for many years be-
longed to the Maharannee of Cooch Behar
In India. The history of the necklace
which Is composed of pearls and tur-
quoises of the rarest quality Is decidedly
peculiar. While 1t was owned By the Ma
harannee she was robbed OF enormous
quantities of Jewels and her husband the
Maharajah lost many of his most Vaiu-
able riding horses. III luck according TO
the Maharannee's story pursued her con-
tinuousiy. She sent to a pundit or q pro
fessional wise man as they are called In
India and after studying the matter he
advised her to send the necklace to Lady
Roberts In London This was done and
the spell on the Maharajah's household
is said to have disappeared. Curiously
enough Lady Roberts has recently been
very Ill and the superstitious claim 1t is
the evil spell of the turquoise and pe@Fs
necklace OF the Maharannee Of Cooch BE-
bar which has transferred its work 10
English territory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

this tow down the 2,OOo-mile highway DO
tide water. 1t Is something Of a mis-
homer to refer to such a feet of coal
laden natboats as a tow, for in reality
the towing steamer is stationed at the
rear and pushes rather than pulls its pom
dsrous load. The position Of the steamer
at the rear also enables 1t to act as q
sort Of rudder for the great expanse o.
aat-boats stretching out one-third of q
mile In front of 1t. When coal Is moved
to New Orleans in the primative style q
wooden coal boats these craft are seldom
brought back up the rivers for their
original cost is only $T0O each, and this
Is considered too modest an Investment
to justify the expense of towing the boats
back up stream, so that the outlay for
coal boats is charged In as an item in the
cost of transportation.
st. Louis with her varied industries the
water gateways to the wheat fields of
Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma; Mem
phis with her cotton trade and dozen
other fountain heads of commerce, win
contribute heavily to the traffic Of an lKn-
proTsd system of inland waterways Spk
none probably will figure go largely n
the total cargo movement as PittsburR,
which has been aptly denominated the
worlds greatest workshop" Here is az
Industrial beehive from which there 10
shipped each year a volume of freight
that exceeds the combined tonnage Of
New York, London, Liverpool, Hamburg
and Antwerp, and certain 1t is that With
a deepened waterway leading southwark
and the Panama Canal but a short Dis
lance from It's terminal a considerable
proportion Of this burden bearing would
be via the water route Already the iron
masters have enjoyed rates as low as 20
per ton for rails and wire nails trans
ported By water distance Of 1000 miles
from Pfttsburg to New Orleans, and nat
urally they are keen for an extension OF
such facilities. 1t is estimated that there
are now more than 200 steamers and
innumerable other craft In service on the
Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, and this
feet will be enormously increased II this
rich region is granted the boon OF an
adequate outlet to the sea.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

Memorial was designed by II. Van Blu
rem Magonigle. of New York City, his
plan, submitted in competition, having
been chosen by jury of eminent Ameri-
can architects as the most artistic and
appropriate. Work on the Mausoleum
was commenced In the spring of 1908
and the cornerstone was laid on Novem-
Der 16, 1905. Although number of
changes were made in the plans after
work was started and considerable
portion Of the marblework was destroyed
by a fire in Buffalo, thus entailing de-
lays the Memorial enjoys the distinction
Of being one of the few great public
monuments that have been virtually COM
pleted on schedule time.
It was originally planned to construct
the exterior of tho Mausoleum Of white
granite with granite of warmer tone
for the steps and balustrades but upon
consideration a change in this scheme
was deemed advisable and the entire
exterior Of the structure has been cos-
structed Of pink Milford granite while
the interior is finished In light gray
Knoxville marble with honed surface.
The main structure Is TO feet In diameter
and LOB feet in height. 1t Is interesting
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

Even more potent as factor in arousing
sentiment on the subject is the growing
realzation Of the possibilities open to
such a system of waterways as a feed
er" of the new Panama Canal commerce
With adequate channels for our inland
waterways, steel from the mills at Pitts
burg, wheat from the farms of the Mid
die West and manufactures from the
shops 1t st. Louis could be deIiN cred in
the markets of the Orient at cheaper
prices than could be quoted by the mer-
chants C any rival nation.
The possibilities OF the Held and the
pressing need for action led President
Roosevelt some months ago to appoint the
Inland Waterways Commission, the mem
bers OF which are now TO accompany him
for 8 personal inspection Of their new
field OF labor. The Chairman OF the Com
mission IS Congressman Theodore E. Bur
ton Of Ohio who has been for years past
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

their final resting place in the sarcophagus
OF the new Memorial. West Lawn Gene
terry where the ceremonies are to take
place Is located on the outskirts Of Can
ton so that there will be lengthy line
OF march through streets which will prob
ably be thrOnged to an extent not here
tofore drea med possible
Canton, during the lifetime of Its most
distinguished citizen entertained enormous
crowds Of visitors particularly when dur
Ing the campaign Of 1896 1t was the
mecca for innumerable political pilgrim
ages. Then again 1t acted as host to
great multitude that came to attend
the funeral of the martyr President but
probably never in the past has there
been an Influx of visitors to compare with
the assemblage that comes this week to pay
parting tribute to the most kind-hearted
of Chief Magistrates. Located but fifty
eight miles south of Cleveland and only
one hundred miles west Of Pittsburg the
home town" OF President Mckinley s
situated In the center of a populous ter
ritory where the career of the great pro
tectionist was a matter of household in
terest for a quarter or a century. THUS
his friends. neighbors and old-time CON
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

and he will be accompanied by the mem
6ers OF the recently created Inland Wa
terways Commission, 3 body of experts
who will have much TO do with formulat-
Ing the plans for the gigantic undertake
ing.
The present crusade for the deepening
and Improvement of the channels of our
Inland rivers is no newborn scheme The
subject has been agltateG with more or
less energy at intervals for many decades
past. However, several circumstances
have lately combined to enfC more Sc
rious attention to the matter on the part
Of the whole country than has heretofore
been accorded 1t. For one thing. as a re-
suit of the agitation regarding excessive
railroad rates, the people Of the Ohio AMI
Mississippi Valleys have naturally been
tempted TO turn for relief to the great
highways for water-borne commerce
lying practically neglected at their doors
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

occasion. The late Senator Hanna was,
up to the time of his death, the Vice
President of the Association and the
trustees include Ex-Governor Myron T.
Herrick of Ohio, Cornelius N Bliss Of
New York. Thomas Dolan of PhilSdel-
phia, W. Murray Crane of Boston, Alex
ander Fl. Revell Of Chicago, Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks, Henry M. Dufneld Of
Detroit, Secretary Of the Treasury Cor
telyou, Ell Terrence Of Minneapolis, John
G. Mtlburn of New York, william Nc
Conway of Pittsburg, David b. Francis
of ST. Louis, Robert q. Lowry of Atlanta,
Henry 7. Scott of San Francisco, Frank
lin Murphy of Newark, e. w. Blooming
dale Of New York, James A. Gary of Bal
ttmore, Horace 81. Lurton of Nashville,
Charles G. Dawes Of Chicago and Henry
W. Harter, Of Canton.
The Association acquired a tract OF
twenty-six acres at West Lawn and the
Mausoleum that is to constitute the last
resting place Of the twenty-fourth Presi-
dent of the United States occupies the
crest Of a hill where, fortunately for
the travelling public, 1t can be plainly
seen from trains on the principal railroad
lines passing through Canton. The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

Chairman Of the Rivers and Harbors Com
mittee of the Z. S. House of Representa-
tives and who Is probably the best posted
man In the world on the whole subject
of river and harbor Improvement Asso-
ciated with him are Senator Newlands Of
Nevada; Herbert Knox Smith, q. S. Com
missioner of Corporations Senator War
ner of Missouri: Gen. Alexander Macken-
zie, Chief of Engineers of the L. S. Army
tnow In charge of all government river
and harbor improvement work.; Senator
BaEkhead of Alabama W. ]. MCGEE Gift
ford Pinchot, head of the Z. S. Forestry
Service and expert on water supply; and
F. H. Newell whose wide experience at
the head Of the Z. S. Reclamation Service
especially qualities him 10 grapple with
such problems
That the mighty Mississippi and its
principal tributaries must be improved Is
the edict Of Uncle Sam but just how this
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

According to statements made By British
lumber dealers the relatively small guam
tity Of lumber imported from the United
States to these parts is mainly due to the
indifference and inattention of the Ameri-
can sellers.
Nany believe that cigars marked with
light spots are indicators Of the predatory
habits of an insect which attacks only q
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

times more wood each year than all the
forests Of the country grow In the same
period.
Manufacturing Is increasing In New
South Wales. Figures for 1903 show in
creases of 11s factories and 5,5S3 work
ers- The increase Is most marked In the
building trades, In metalworks and In
establishments using raw materials
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

Gently cut Off his private stables to cor
rect q deficit Of SIPS 900 in his budget
Someone has computed that the average
woman carried 90 miles OF hair on her
head.
In the North Central States there Is a
percentage Of 80 unmarried men out of
every 100. 10 1913 Of unmarried women.
New York city has the reputation OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

total length of more than 200 feet The
hill Is terraced to conform with the land
ings on the staircase. presenting q ter
raced mound surmounted by the stTuc-
ture proper. At the base of the staircase
is a plaza zoo feet in width This gen
eral plan, 1t will be observed suggests Q
cross and sword, the architect having
s. lght a symbolism appropriate to the
Memorial OF one who wss martyr and
a President in time Of war. In order,
however, not to distract attention from
the Monument beyond the plaza Is left
devoid of treatment other than a parapet
wall.
"A conspicuous feature of the Memorial
Is the location at the head of the grand
staircase and fifty feet in front OF the
facade Of the Mausoleum of stntue OF
the martyr President The modelling OF
this heroic size bronze figure was entrust-
ed to Charles Henry Niehaus, the we'll
known sculptor and HIS conception of the
subject has been warmly praised. All
about the Memorial there Is disposition
OF trees that add materially to the har-
mony OF the picture.
A large proportion OF the thousands Of
visitors who will be In Canton this wsaf
Will pay visit to the old home OF Presi
dent Mckinley which through the geneF
ostty of the friends and relatives of the
martyr President has now been converted
into memorial museum and patriotic
shriE+., somewhat after the plan followed
In the case of Gen. Washngton's hons
at Mt Vernon. Not only is this cosy
frame house, so often referred to as the
Mckinley cottage" OF interest In itself
but 1t In filled with mementoes OF the
late President and his invalid wife. Yst
another point OF interest is the First
Methodist Episcopal Church of which Nc
Rinley was a member and from which
stately edince his funeral was held. This
place of worship is a particular magnet
for the visiting throngs by reason Of the
fact that Mrs. Mckinley shortly before
her death caused TO be placed In the
church magnificent memorial windows In
tribute to her husband
WALDON FAWCETT.
hAr A.,lIA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

carrying more bedbugs in its public CON
yeyances than any other city in the world.
II Is reported that the Southern Kali
road Is going TO consider cigarette smok-
ing as habit that impairs the efficiency
OF its employees.
At present, according to statistics corn
piled By the forest service, the United
States are using between three or four
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
ng Information Gathered from Various Sources.

good leaf, but as a matter Of fact thess
spots are due to the combined action %
sun and rain.
The dollar derives Its name from %
high German "thaler," given to the 2op
of about dollars value, drst coined -
the Joa chin thai Tor valley, In Bavaria,
and 1t was first called By its full nauA
OF JoachtnsthaleR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

The Indian population on Indian res
ervations is 291. 591.
Fewer than 5000 people own all the
land Of Great Britain
The egg collection CT the King Of Den
mark is valued ar Sf25, 00O
Three thousand marriages per day is the
record for the entire world.
Crown Prince Gustavus OF Sweden
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

Wolfskin makes the hest drumhead.
Germany holds 8 record for cocoa drink
Ing.
China produces 10000 ounces Of gold
yearly.
The smallest dog in the world Is bred
In Mexico.
Spain has the greatest percentage Of
hnnchbackA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03
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CHHZpNHT OF ZLED|
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- HE present week is likely 10 prove a
most significant one in the history Of
- the development of inland transpor-
tation In the United States. BY all signs 1t
should mark the dawn OF a new era for
millions of residents of the interior por-
ton OF the country whose welfare is more
less closely bound up with the growth OF
this section. The particular current event
that Indirectly gives promise OF so much is
the trip of President Roosevelt and a large
party Of prominent officials down the
Mississippi River from heokuk. Iowa, to
Memphis, Tenn.
The President makes the Journey a. the
invitation Of the governors Of the states
traversed by the Father Of Waters but
the excursion is something more than q
mere pleasure jaunt. 1t is indeed. the
first tangible mOyS toward the Improve
meut of Americas maJchless system of
finland waterways.-a eaetwOrk OF natural
pathways for commerce that has ueen
surprisingly neglected In the psst. The
nations strenuous Chief Executive with
his proyerbial fondness for getting at the
root Of things Is to make s frst-hand In
vcsttgation OF the needs of the interior
waterways with a view to making recon-
mendations to Congress on the subject
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-10-03

Steel box cars have been built recently
which will weigh about 5000 pounds less
than wooden cars OF the same size and
capacity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-03

Obituary Record.-Yesterday at the
export. occurred the death of Captain
William Fl. Gabbert. an old settler
A few weeks ago Mr.. Gabbert suffered
an apoplectic stroke which was finally
fatal Deceased was born May IA,
1923 in Memphis. Tenn. and came
with his parents to Iowa in 1886. set
Ting in Blue Grass in Scott county
He was one of the veteran steamboat
men of this community. As soon as
he became old enough he commenced
work on the river and at an early age
advanced to the rank of captain. From
1858 until 1868 he resided in Galena.
ILL.,, and since that time had lived in
Davenport. Among the noted steam
boats which We're under his command
was the Northern Light" He was
twice married. Two children were
the offspring of the first marriage. a
son. Frank, who resides here, and a
daughter who. married his nephew.
Judge Gabbert of the supreme court
of Colorado. The daughter died in
1874, leaving daughter, Mrs. Nellie
Lewis of Denver. Colo. Captain Cab
bert is also survived by his widow
Nancy J. Gabbert, as well as by nieces
and nephews, several of whom reside
here.
c. Henry Stabe passed away at the
family home, 1909 West Pleasant
street, Sunday evening. Mr.. Stabe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-03
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

was a mason and stone contractor.
He, was born in Wincheldorf near Hol-
stein, Germany Oct. 16. 1886. He
came to America and to Davenport in
the year 1866, and in 1883 was united
in marriage with Miss Dorothy Egg
gers, who now survives him together
with the following children: Emil,
Anna, Emma, Dora, Ella, Henry and
Frieda Stable Deceased was a prOmi-
nent member of the Davenport Turn
gemeinde. -
Mrs. Margaret Rebecca Allen died
after a short illness yesterday at her
home, AIS Kirkwood boulevard Mrs.
Allen was the widow of the late Will
liam Allen. She was born in West
Virginia and was 70 years of age. She
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.
p. Briggs.
Miss Elva Rebecca Townsend died
at Mercy hospital Sunday night after
an extended illness. She was 81 years
of age and was born in this state
Mrs. A. T. Mallory died at Sioux
City Sunday. aged IS years. Mrs
Mallory was a pioneer of Davenport
coming here from the east in 1851 and
for many years resided on Harrison
street near Twelfth. She was a nurse
before the days of the hospitals. She
went to Sioux City about a year age
and had been living with a daughter
there, Mrs. Harry Briggs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-03
Cuban independence,

Plans are being made by our gov
eminent, which, if successfully carried
out will reestablish the Cuban gov
eminent by the first of the new year,
when it is hoped we can withdraw
from the island. 1t is also to be hoped
that every man or woman afflicted
with weak stomach, inactive or slug
gish liver and kidneys will resolve to
take a few doses of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters- without any further delay
and let it restore these organs to a
normal condition. Thousands of others
during the past 81 years have adopted
this plan and are now enjoying good
health. In cases of poor appetite
heartburn, dyspepsia, constipation, in
digestion, sleepless female ills
chills, colds or general weakness il
has been proven excellent. Try bot
tie today and see for yourself. Al
druggists.