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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
THE CORN CROP OF
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1t is estimated by the department OF
agriculture that the corn yield of the
United States for 1908 will amount to
2,G42 ,678, 900 bushels. The average
yield per acre is above that of last
year, being 26.2 bushels against 25.9
bushels. Wisconsin leads all the
states in the average yield per acre,
with the exception of Pennsylvania
and Ohio. The quality of corn is 500
per cent, compared with 82.8 in 1907,
and S4.3 ten years average. A cOmpar-
son of the average yield in various
states will prove interesting, and is
afforded by the following figures sent
out by the department of agriculture,
showing in bushels, the yield per acre,
and total production respectively;
''nHuois, 3l.6 and 294 $50 600; Iowa,
81 and 287 ,456 900; Missouri, q and
POP, G34 900; Nebraska, 81 and POS, 767,-
600; Indiana, 3O3 and 1877, 1886, 900;
Texas, 25.7l and POI ,482 900; Kansas,
p and 1872 900 900: Ohio 38.5 and 1870, :
900, 900; Oklahoma, 24.S and 122 ,239-
900; Kentucky, 25.s and S4,823 900,
Tennessee, 24.8 and "A, TAT 900; GeOr:
gia, y 5 and 5t,438 900; Michigan,
Bis and &C, 900; South Dakota,
29.7 and 57677 900: Wisconsin 1877
and 49, 674,000; Virginia, 26 and as
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
To Train Mining Engineers

With the organization of the depart
ment of mining engineering in charge
of Professor E. G. Holden, a gradu-
ate of the Columbia School of Mines
and practical mining engineer, the
college of engineering of the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin is giving this fall
for the first time a complete course in
the practical details of mining.
During the first semester the stu
dents are given work in excavation,
explosives, blasting, and tunneling,
which will be followed by other cour-
ses in boring and shaft sinking. In
the second semester the subjects of
prospecting, the development, and the
exploration of mines will be studied,
and the students from the senior class
will be given additional courses in the
design of haulage, hosting, pumping,
and ventilating systems for mining
plants.
Plans are now being made for the
further equipment OF the department.
with machines and apparatus for dem
onstration and laboratory work. The
main portion of the equipment will be
centered in an ore dressing laborato-
ry, which will probably occupy the
building formerly occupied by the uni
versity heating plant. Some small
additions of machinery have already
been secured, and it is expected that
within year we'll equipped ore
dressing laboratory vii! be at the SER
vice of the students of mining engine,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
PRINCIPLE THE THING

Thomas r. Marshall, governor elect
of Indiana, takes a hopeful view of
political the situation. He thinks that
Back to the fathers should be the
cry of the future, and that while bust
ness and money are good for a people,
principle is the one enduring necessity
of good government. In commenting
upon the defeat of the Democratic can
didate for president Governor elect
Marshall speaks feelingly of Mr.. Bry-
an. He says:
ut seems to be the fate of great re-
formers like Mr.. Bryan to live in his
tory rather than in Office. Disheart-
ening as is the result in the Republic,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12

divfdual rights. The apparent prosper
ity of any community could be greatly
enhanced by taking property away
from half the people to put it into the
hands Of the others who know better
now to use it. Thus behind all discus
sion OF sources and means of prosper
1ty the fact remains that democratic
justice, that fundamental equity be-
tween man and man, can never DE real
lied in America so long as any trace
or the protective tariff remains on
our statute books 1t is another illus
tration Of the truth that they enslave
their children's children who make
compromise with sin" This law ap-
plies to economic lapses, to time serv-
Ing legislation, as we'll as to moral
sins. DAVID STARR JORDAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
Pretty EXpenSiNe.

The Chippewa Times: The bounty
on sparrows, gophers and hen hawks,
authorized at the spring meeting of
the Eau Claire county board of super
visors, is likely to reach the snug sum
of $1,000 according to returns sent in
to the county clerk. If these figures
are correct the people of Eau Claire
will have to pay about $4,000 of the
tax. The resolutions favoring the
payment of this bounty passed the
board almost unanimously only super
visors Peso, Churchill and Kepler
opposing it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12

81 fell out of the window of my fat
yesterday"
"And you are on the fourth floor.
That was terrible"
Eyes; l don't know how to face the
janitor I'm sure that 1 have violated
some clause in my lease."-Washingt
Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12

''Me father" said Mrs. Murphy, cal
ways gifts up whinever a lady enthers
the ROOM
''The ould man is too suspicious"
Mr.. Murphy grunted. Il never seen
the woman yit thatd be name enough
to hit We when We was sittin' down.
Home Magazine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
About Buying a Rig.
Say, john

Say, John!
You re evidently taking your time about buying
that rig but don't blame you for going slow in the
matter. It is your privilege make comparisons, get
prices, and buy the best for the least money.
All ask is that you consider in the transaction
We have every style vehicle that this locality demands
peCay adapted to roads, and range of prices elastic
enough to fit the present condition of your finance.
We don't want your patronage unless prove
selves worthy of it. Just give S a show
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
CITY GOVERNMENT.

Mineral Point, Wis, Nov. 4, 1908.
Pursuant to adjournment of Nov. 8 a
regular meeting of the common council
was this day held in the council cham
Der. Called to order by Mayor Brown.
Members present: Aldermen Craw-
ford, Jeuck, Shepard, Blewett, John
son, Frieden. Absent: Alder men Engels,
Weidenfeller.
Minutes of last regular and adjourned
meetings read and approved.
Report of City Treasurer Jacka read
and on motion of Alderman Jeuck &C
cepted and ordered placed on file.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and on motion of
Alderman Shepard were allowed and
ordered paid:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
A Severe Injury.

Darlington Democrat: Mrs. L. B.
Howery fell Tuesday evening, sustain
ing a fracture of the radius, near the
wrist, so near the joint that it will be
a long time in healing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12

w. d d. acka' one month salary ,.''.''.'S " 10
w Bliss Is
T, NJ Priestley. .. 25 90
Jas. Ihrasher' salary 49, tramp Soc. 10 80
e. w. Ne'sen q days on StreetS..'.,'.'' eO 70
F. Branger 5av +eo,,, " 20 M
S. & c. Terrin 234 days team ........ II 90
r. Venning, days on street ......... 10 90
NJ NJ elSen, - .-..-.... 90
! Rose Ninin ~, ,o,,oo,. .,.,:. - 90 : O w
w. Oke & Son ricks a+c ! -
Liverpool Mining Co 1C sets fish plates. > 90
M. r Lumber Co. streets ....-........... A 90
r,o..,,.,. cemetery -. 10 4
$50: city hoIIs512 1so 70
National Meter Co. gear wheeI........ 10
>. b. Harker' livery ...................... 90
~ 80 IL a. VI" lay IiouSe''''''' 80 w
Ed McMurrongb hnrving doc 20
o. Meunster. .......... so
j. Quier > .......... 90
LgcI I5:, BOARD NOV. " 10
n Friedon INV q" '' on NJ
J.W.& .Hutcbison IA 90
The bond and oath Of w Ha,r;s CON
stable of first ward nresantad and on
motion of A1dormor Torcl- u,os oooon+od
and ordared nlocod on flo
The application and bond Of John r
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
STAGE LIN E
MINERAL POINT-DODGEVILLE

Morris Proctor, Proprietor.
Stage runs daily, except Sunday, leavins
Mineral Point at 7:45 a. m, ana DodgeVilie
between l and D.
Connects at Dodgeville with train on
G. x n. w. Ry for Madison, Milwaukee, etc,
and at Mineral Point with 4:30 train on
o. NJ. & St. p. R'y for Platteville, Darlington,
Shulsburg, Monroe and GAINESVILLE
Calls left at the hotels, Mineral Point, Will
receive prompt attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
CALLING CARDS AND INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles, and neatly
printed at the Crawford Printery,
Mineral Point. Engraved work also
furnished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
Business Block and Residence
for Sale.

for Sale.
The property belonging to the estate
of the late Samuel COad. Said proper
ty consists of the two-store building
corner of High and Chestnut streets,
and the stone residence situated just
south of the same. This is very de-
sirable property, and is offered for
sale at a very reasonably price.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency, at the Democrat office.
Want advs. page l, column 7.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12

CLASSIFIED or Want advertisements in the
" Democrat bring profitable returns. Five
cents per line per week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
MINERAL POINT
Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
FARM LANDS.

The Edward Mitchell farm of 100
acres, north OF town. Good pillow land, pas
lures and meadow, all in high state of Guilt
walton, and all wa,ered by good springs,
very conveniently fenced and well ap-
pointed fam. Good dwelling house. and
barns On improved road just three miles
from city. Will be sold at right price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12

Any good doctor will tell you that a medi-
cine like Ayers Cherry PectoraI cannot
do its best work if the bowels are con-
stipated. Ask your doctor if he knows
anything better than Ayers Pills for cor
recting this sluggishness of the liver.
--Made by the j. c. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12

Want advs. on page l, column I.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
New Strdtmdn Vehicle 60.
DODGEVILLE WISCONSIN.

P. SIf convenient for you to to Dodgevi1le
to call agents in your city, n T. MARTIN
HARDWARE Co., and they will show your goods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12

Want advs. page l, column I.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-12
The label will tell

Study the label IF it does not say cream
of tartar the baking powder is made from
alum and must be avoided.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
John POOI'S Barn Burned.
[From our MiekIeton corregpendent. ]

from our Miekleton Correspondent
from Mickleton was struck by lightning
about 1.30 O'Clock Wednesday morn ing.
Seeing storm was near, at quarter Of one
Mr. Poole dressed and went out and closed
his barn doors, as was his custom during
severe electrical storms. His wife and chill
dren also dressed, so when the bolt came
all were ready for immediate action There
was no other man on the premises except
Mr.. Poole, but the three boys Henry, John,
and George did valiant service. Each was
given horse, then Mr.. Poole returned to
the barn and brought out the fourth horse,
to the oldest son, Henry, aged IT. All of
the horses, though much frightened, were
gotten to the neIghbors stables. By that
time brother-in-law, Thomas Philipkoski,
also the nearest neighbor, was on the prem
ises and assisted in removing a calf from the
burning barn and driving the four COWS to
the meadow. One wagon loaded with rye,
standing in the barn, was burned the other
wagons were removed. About twenty five
tons of hay and all this years crop of rye
and wheat was burned
When the fire started the wind was blow
ing toward the other building, and il SEEM
ed all must 60, but before they ignited it
changed.
Herman Owen took word of the fire to
Miekleton. The fire apparatus was taken
out, but did not arrive until the barn fell.
However, Mr.. Poole feels very grateful for
the effort made to assist, also to the neigh
bors who pumped the well dry then carried
water from the run at the base of the hill.
The building and contents were insured
in the Grange.
At 7.30 Wednesday morning she hay was
still burning The twins, John and George,
who assisted in removing the horses, are
fifteen years of age.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
Gut Jersey Prisons.

Partly at the request of the Attorney
General of the United States and partly be-
cause Mrs Maude Ballington Booth char
aoterized the New Jersey State Prison as
the worst breeding place for consumption
that she has met with in her prison rescue
work, Judges Lanning and Cross, of the
United States District Court, have decided
to send no more long term prisoners to the
New Jersey institution.
Prisoners sentenced for terms Of less than
one year will be sent to the various county
iaiIs of tine State, and boys under II will go
to the Government refoTmatory at Wash
ington. Long-termers will be sent TO the
Federal prison at Atlanta, Georgia.
The only exception to this rule will be
that no short term prisoners will be sent to
the Hudson county jail, which prisoner
recently before Judge Cross said was the
worst Jail in the United States. This state
ment was followed by an investigation by
Judge Cross as the result. of which he de-
clared that the institution was aunft for
nse.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
THE COUNTY LOSES BY FIRE
Barn at the Aims House Burned-3O0
Bushels of Wheat, 80 tons OF Hay.
2 horses and.P0ny Burned, Loss
$1,000 to $4,000.

About 1000 O'Clock Monday night the
big barn on Gloucester County farm, near
Clarksboro, was destroyed by IRE, the or
igin of which is a mystery. bat believed to
be spontaneous combustion.
When discovered the building was a
seething mass Of flame, which no amount
of fire fighting apparatus could have. sub
dued, and all the large fighting force that
assembled could do was to prevent the
flames spreading to adjoining build ings.
Answering the call for help, Friendship
Fire Department. Of this city, responded
with its hook and ladder apparatus, hose
carriage and dozen men; Paulsboro De-
partnent and apparatus also the fire fighters
Of the combined towns Of Clarksboro, Nick
Teton and Mt. Royal
While the flames were at their heighth
the adjoining farm buildings frequently
took fire, but were promptly extinguished.
The reflection Of the flames lighted the
country for miles round, and people in au-
tomobiles went to the scens of destruction.
The barn contained besides two horses and
a pony, 40 tons Of hay, 800 bushels of
wheat, harness, implements, etc. Mr..
Ridgeway and family had not retired when
the fire broke out; indeed Mr.. Ridgeway
had been out and about the buildings only
short time before, to see that all was well,
and detected no odor Of fre This leads to
the CONVICTION that spontaneous combustion
was the cause.
The insurance is for short Of the loss,
there being 81 400 on she building and $3.50
on contents.
This barn was burned in 1884, when
Hiram Jones was Steward The origin of
that fire was also a mystery.
The suggestion is nov nade that q CON
crete barn be built, with an iron roof
A special meeting Of the Board Of Chosen
Freeholders will be held in Clarksboro on
Monday next to arrange TO rebuild.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
A HuckIebePPy Party,

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Andrew, of siokler-
town entertained few friends with a
huckleberly party, on Saturday July 18th.
After gathering as many huekleberries as
they could carry, the party returned to the
house and after dinner lndulged in singing
and playing games. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Andrew, Howard
Andrew, wife and family, Margareta An
drew, Bessie Andrew, Of Sicklertown; An
drew Hemphill, wife and family, George
Goodenough, wife and family, Mrs. Anna
-Gcodenough, Frank Kanipe, wife and
family; Bessie Hemphili and Bertha Good
enough, of Sewell; Robert Kitzmiller, Of
Carlisle, Pa; Mrs. Thomas lyman, Of Cam
den; Laura Dougherty, Of Gloucester; Thos.
Loring, Jr., wife and family, Lauretta
Tweed and Marietta Loring, all Of Gren-
loeh, and Mr.. and Mrs. a P. Gamble, Of
Phila.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
CHAPTER !, LAWS OF n. j.
An act to provide for the Summary
Investigation of County and u u
nicipaI Expenditures.
Be 1t enacted by the Senate and General As

Be 1t enacted by the Senate and General As
sernbly Of tie State Of Neao Jersey:
l. Ii twenty-five freeholders IN any in
oorported village, borough, town or city, or
in any township or county in this State. shall
present to any justice Of the Supreme Court
an affiaYit sworn to and subscribed by
themselves, and setting forth that they are
freeholders and haye paid taxes on real es-
tate within one year, and that they have
cause TO believe that the money of such
incorporated village, borough, town or city,
or have been, unlawfully or corruptly ex-
pended, said justice may, in his discretion,
after ten days notice to the disbursing
officer and the legislative body of such Yil-
lage, borough, town, city, township or
county to be heard, make summary in
vestigation into the affairs Of such corpora
tion, and at his discretion he may appoint
experts to prosecute such investigation and
may cause the results thereof to be pub
proper 1t shall be the duty Of the officers
and the legislative body of any such cor
poration to obey any orders Of such justice
for facilitating such inyesti cation, and any
refusal or failure to obey such orders may
be punished by such Justice as for contempt.
The costs incurred under this act shall be
taxed by said justice and upon his order by
the disbursing officer Of the corporation
whose expenditures may have been inYes-
tigated.
O. The said justice may, if he deem it
advisable, require the applicants to furnish
bond to be filed with the county clerk in
such sum as be may deem necessary for the
payment Of the costs and expenditures Of
such investigation.
8 This act shall take effect Immediately.
Passed February 6, 1907.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
BLAckWooD.

The Blackwood base ball team lost in the
18th inning to the Wampole team of PhiIa-
delphia on Saturday afternoon in an interest
ing game. Score to 4.
During the heavy thunder storm on last
Sunday abo6s 1.30 NJ, the barn OF George
Barrett was struck by lightning and was
burned down. Besides all the hay, harness,
etc 3 horses, 2 mules and l COW was killed
After 8 months wait, Il. A. Dunk has
received the colored post card views of
Grenloch Park. They are now on sale at
Grenloch and the Blackwood post office and
at Rapps.
Mrs. Ida A. Wilcox has returned home
from pleasant strip at Ocean City.
Mfr. T. Miflin is entertaining at their cot
tage BY the Lake, . Harry Huber of Phil
adelphia. catcher Of the Blackwood team.
The Young Mems Bible Glass Of the Gren-
lock Sup5 y-school gave peach festival on
Saturday evening. Proceeds for the new
chapel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolp Benezet aud family
OF Woodbury. have been visiting Mrs Bene-
zets parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Wilcox.
About twenty Of the young folks took a
straw ride to AleYon Park on last Saturday
evening.
Miss Viola NJ Hagermsn took her sun
day-school class to Willow Grove on last
Friday
Mrs. Charles Gardiner has been enter
tanning Miss Lizzie Shoch Of Philadelphia.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
Workers Who Want Work.

The Free Labor Bureau of The Bowery
Mission has, within the past four months,
sent oyer l, 5000 men to country districts
IN response to the appeals Of farmers for
field laborers, but still has on hand many
hundreds Of common laborers, farm hands,
general handy men, and mechanics skill
ed in almost every branch Of industry.
The Bowery Mission carries on this im-
portant work absolutely free of charge and
without regard to creed or nationality. All
who are in need Of workers for the harvest
ing should at once communicate with John
c. Earl, Financial Secretary of The Bowery
Mission, 81 Bible House, New York City.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
.lIASSBORO HAS X II
ABDUCTION SCARE
Chas. Hemphiu, of clayton, In Jail.
From oar Glassboro Correspondent

From OR 6lassborO correspondent
The Quick action of Officer Martin with
Others saved what would have probably re-
suited in a lynching here early Sunday
incoming. Charles Hemphill of Clayton,
better known as Charles Shreve, being an
adopted son of Collector William Shreve,
visited the home of Rev. and Mrs. William
FARRELL Saturday afternoon with the inten-
tion of attending the Camp meeting IN the
evening. In the early evening he hired a
team of B. F. James of Pitman and coming
back to the FARRELL home asked that he
nigh take little Cora Bell Carton, the sew
en- year old daughter Of Mrs. Martha Carton
of Millville who was visiting at the FARRELL
home to the camp meeting. Thinking that
he would take the child to Mr.. FARRELL who
was there. the mother lifted her daughter
with Helen Higgins, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Higgins, who was playing with
her, into the carriage.
In about an hour little Helen came run
ming home saying that the man had slapped
her in she face and throwing her from the
wagon had driven of with Cora in another
direction.
A posse was quickly organized, every
officer in Clayton and Pitman was notified
and the search began. A man answering
Hemphilrs description with little girl
was arrested at Pitman, but giving ficti-
sious name and saying be was from Camden
was released. A second time the man was
arrested, but bystander who said he knew
Hemphill, testified that ii was not he and
he was released second time. Hemphill
then returned the team and started to walk
the railroad telling the child that all the
trains had gone and that they must spend
the hight in the woods. At this the child
became frightened and screamed for help.
Hanley Beckett who resides near the rail-
road heard the screams and went to her
rescue, but as the child was SO thoroughly
frightened she was unable to tell her story,
and after telling Mr.. Beckett that be had
missed the train and was walking to the
camp, Hemphill decided that he would
leave her in Mr.. Beckett'e care. Hemphill
was arrested buying ticket at the railroad
station short time later and was driven to
the office of magistrate Paulin in closed
wagon to AVOID the angry mob which was
waiting at both the railroad station and the
hotel. The child was brought to her home
later where she is still suffering as result
Of the shock. Magistrate Paulin gave him
hearing at two o'clock in the morning
and hurried him to Woodbury. Jail. Hemp
hill was recently released from State Prison
where he served term on similar charge.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23

The Trenton Camps Of the SOns of yessr-
an are instituting movement to have
Congress enact laws prohibiting sports on
Memorial day in order that the public mind
may be brought to more fitting apprecia-
tion Of the solemnity Of the day. The
camps Of the order all over the country will
be asked to join the movement.
Postmaster Miller has received a letter
from the Postmaster General telling him TO
inform the local road officials that the roads
in Rural Delivery Routes Nos. i, 2 and 3
from the Salem post Office are 10 had oondi-
tion and unless repaired during tbe summer
the rural deliveries on these three routes
may be withdrawn.
Because there is at least one corporation
in New Jersey that is not souleless more
than 5000 persons IN Rosblinp are being
served with sterilized drinking water as fhe
latest Development ID She systematic and
COSBY campaign The Roebling Company is
wagine againat the typhoid soourze.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-07-23
OBITUARY.

On Monday morning VIM. c. Allister,
father of our townsman, George H. Al,ister,
died at his sons home 81 Delaware street,
aged so years Deceased was natiye OF
South Dennis, Cape Cod, and resided there
till about six years ago when he lost his
wife. Since then be has divided his time
between his sons home in this city and at
Merchantville where another son resides.
Deceased was a mason. The remains were
taken to the Cape Cod home on Tuesday,
where the funeral and interment will be
held to-day.