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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-04-08
SUPREME COURT
DECIDES CASES
APPEALED FROM THE LOWER
COURTS IN SAUK COUTNY
FINA LY SETTLED

-Four supreme court cases of interest
to Sauk county citizens have been de-
cided at Madison.
The case Of Loverin II Brown, a
foreign corporation, VS.. Abbie Travis
was an action brought TO recover on a
written guaranty for payment of GER
tain goods which the com pany sold to
IL. E. Travis the former husband Of
the defendant. The principle defense
in the case was that the pldintiff, being
foreign corporation not licensed TO do
business in the state, could not make
contracts here or recover payment for
goods sold under guaranty on the
ground that the act came within the
prohibitions of the state law and not
under the interstate commerce act. The
supreme court held that the interstate
commerce law did apply and conse-
quentIy a foreign corporation was rot
compelled to comply with the laws of
this state. The opinion was based on
the Interpretation of Section ITO B.
r. Y. 1t was lengthy opinion and
discusses fully the rights OF foreign
corporations under the inter state
commerce act.
The case of Wells VS.. Andreas was
brought to recover costs for the sale of
real estate, originating in Spring Green.
The circuit court decided for the plain
tiff. The defendant appealed to the
supreme court on certain alleged errors
and on the Interpretation of the con-
tract. This court affirmed the decision
of the circuit court.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
FIGHT Proficient SALE.
Pohcyholders Forming a Committee
of National Character.

According to the best information obtainable
yesterday. the negotiations for the sale of the
majority stock of the Provident Savings Life
Assurance Society 20 the Inter-southern Life
Insurance Company of Louisville against
which deal storm Of protest is rising still
under way
From the source came the statement
that a deposit has already been put up 70 bind
the bargain and that the interests that have
financed the deal. frightened by the protests
against its consummation and the publicity
given the affair, anxious TO draw down their
money. The explanation of the determine ton
of the banks holding the 1000 shares Of stock
TO dispose of them TO the Inter-Southern. in
the face of all protests. is that they have de-
clared their intention to sell 70 the highest
bidder
But the poIicyholders declare that their In
terests must be respected in the matter. and
they organizing 10 prevent the deal-by
moral influence, If possible by legal proceed
ings if necessary. The pOlicyholders are organ
izing a committee to oppose the sale. which IS
70 be of a national character. II will be a
strong committee
Among its members will be Senator Gusgen-
helm. of Colorado: E. E. Rittenhouse. Insurance
Commissioner of Colorado and s H. Wolfe.
insurance actuary. OF this city. all OF whom
hold policies in the Providert E r. Tilling
hast. general manager.of the Seaboard Portland
Cement Company. is likely to be another mem
ber He was formerly agency director Of the
Provident and his father vice-president Of
the company.
The agents of the Provident also active
in the formation of the committee. their inter
es-s being analogous with those of the policy
holders
II was learned yesterday that there now
in this city three officials of the Inter-Southern
working for the consumna ton of the deal that
will give that company control of the Provident-
These men are Colonel Leathers. B. B. Bales.
general manager and Mr.. Day. director of the
Inter-Southern. They were in Albany yesterday
comforting with Superintendent Kelsey Of the
Insurance Department. who has under con-
sideration the plan to transfer the control of the
Provident
dispatch from Albany last night said that
they made application Tor the second time for
authority to do business ia this state
Superintendent Kelsey said he assumed that
in making the application it was the purpose
of the Kentucky company to purchase the
Prcvident, as il could not take the Provi-
dent policies or do business in this state unless
its application was granted and it was found
10 meet the requirements OF the New York
State insurance law.
Commissioner Bell Of the Insurance Depart
rnent OF Kentucky keld conference with Su-
1,eriatendent Kelsey after the representatives Of
the Kentucky company went away. Mr. Bell
said that he did not to see Mr.. Kelsey for
The purpose Of either urging the acceptance or
rejection of the applica tion but that he expected
Superintendent Kelsey TO judge 1t entirely on
it's merits.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
Parker SPEECHM4KER.
4E5oays at Bryam's Disposal-De-
n0unces ". X. Hearst.
TBy Telegraph 70 N. tribune. ]

Los Angeles, Aug. ALTON B. Parker, former
Democratic nominee for President. arrived in
Los Angeles last night unheralded. He was
soon found out by local Democrats. and is sched-
uled TO be the principal speaker at a big mass
meeting tomorrow night In an interview Mr..
Parker ridicuIed Hearst and the Independence
nar1v and by coincidence Mr.. Hearst arrived
in town this morning in time to read the de-
runciation Mr Parker thinks this years cam
na,en will be a record breaker in point of in
terest and he declares that Bryan has a better
chance 10 win than ever before.
Y shall certainly speak wherever and when
ever I can said Mr.. Parker. Every Democrat
In the land will do his best TO promote party sue
cess this year, and every Democrat should work
for
our platform declares that the tariff is the
principal issue. That is the orthodox doctrine
and Democrats are united and orthodox. Tariff
reform will mean trust reform. That is
tain as that two and two add up to four. With
tariff reform a great many puzZling questions
win be solved without trouble.
THE Democratic party must win for the sake
Of the United States, and If all pull together
for the cause that is right and patriotic, and
that for many deserves success, the
Democratic party will win"
Accompanying Mr.. Parker is Delaney Nicon
~ Nev York They have been a tour of the
Yellowstone National Park. and Will go rrom
here 10 the meeting Of the National Bar As
sac.aton n sfatIa. 'ks.g ,fA&tt
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
RATE MI4-UP.
Commissioner Clements Thinks Ques-
ton Difficult Of Solution.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington. Aug. 4-Judson c. Clements, Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission, came to
Washington this afternoon to arrange for the
hearing on the 'reasonableness cf raised rates"
in the South, the complaint fled to-day by
a number of Georgia shippers protesting against
the increase of freight charges on hay. grain,
meat and other foods which the railroads an
nounced would go into effect on August l. but
which was forbidden for Georgia alone by
Judge Emery Speer's injunction. but became
operative in Alabama Florida and North and
South Carolina The case is one Of the most
remarkable that has vet come up for solution,
and the commission officials are much inter
ested in the outcome, as it will set a precedent
for their subsequent actions,
The situation in Georgia. said Commits
sioner Clements. seems somewhat complicated
The railroads. in compliance with our regula-
tons filed their proposed increases on July l.
The went inta- effect on August in
Alabama. Florida and North and South Caro-
lima. but in Georgia the shippers. evidently
thinking there not time to appeal to the
commission, had the roads enjoned from oper-
ating the rates in that state. The shippers now
complain to the commission and ask that the
reasona bleness of the rates be determined In
my opinion Judge Speer's decision merely en-
joins the railroads from collecting the increase
in rates until the commission can pass on the
question, which will do soon possible
But another important question which will
undoubtedly be brought out in the investiga-
ton" Mr. Clements went on, is whether the
Interstate Commerce Commission has the right
to pass on the reasonableness of rates which
are not actually in operation. This phase of
the law has not yet come before the commits
sion. and although I think we are authorized
TO decide the reasonableness of rates at any
time, this may furnish nice technical ques-
ton
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
\. Y. 4RCHITECT DROUNS.
e. y. Elliot, 7cith McKim, Mead &
White, Loses Life.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune !

Turner's Falls. Mass Aug. &c. y Elliot OF
Nutley. n J., an architect with McKim. Mead e.
White of New York was drowned In the Con-
necticut River this evening while shooting the
rapids below Turner's Falls
NJ. Elliot. with Mrs Elliot and his two sons
eleven and nine years old. respectively and Mr.
and Mrs George Rea. OF Nutley. making
canoe trip from White River Junction, Vt to
Hartford. Conn. distance of about I50 miles
Mr. and Mrs. Rea and the elder Elliot boy were
in the HTst canoe. Mr.. and Mrs Elliot and the
younger son following The first canoe shot
the rapids without incident. but the second
canoe was caught In the current and overturned
Mr. Rea heached his canoe and succeeded in
rescuing Mrs. Elliot and her Mr.. Elliott
did not Use to the surface and his body has not
been recovered
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
ZEPPELIN AIRSHlP
In RECORD FLIGHT
EFFORT TO SUCCEED IN
24-HOUR TEST.
Reaches Mayence, 261 MHes from
Lake Constance, and Starts Bacl;
after Slight Delay.

Friedrichshafen. Aug ARISING fro1-- %
floating dock on the dark. green waters OF lake
Constance early this morning. the great d4r.5 1is
airship Of Count Zeppelin was sent away for
a txenty-four hour journey in the air 20 Nay
ence and return Late tonight the apex OF
the triangular fight rad been turned and me
monster OF the air. with nose pointed south
ward was reported speeding along under starry
skies toward Frfedrtchshafen. where it IS hoped
the journey will end Wedaesday-
The flight 10 Mayence. however, was NOT an
uninterrupted one. for something went wrong
vri-h a propeIler while the airship speeding
along above the galley OF the Rhine. and Count
Zeppelin was compelled TO bring it down TO the
surface Of the river at Nackenhein1. eight miles
from Mayence where repairs were Effected
Then the craft again was sent on high. and the
trip that probably win prove record one vas
resumed
The weather for the ascension was most
auspicious The ship OF the air rose na1esa-
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
ASKS CASSIDY TO QUIT.
Tomphins Republican Committee
Takes Action against Senator.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Ithaca y Y Aug As an outcome of the
feeling here among leading Republicans. par
ticulariy in the Cornell community, against
Senator owen Cassidy. Of Watkins, of this dis
trict the TomIkns County Republican com
mittee voted to-day to ask the Senator 10 with
draw his name from the race for a renomina-
ton aiChedgh every delegate To the convention
is instructed for him.
Congressman John " Dwight, who figured in
the famous John and I" telegram episode.
which is reported to have Influenced Senator
Cassidys vote on the anti-racetrack gambling
bills was present at the meeting, and the action
was unanimous Cassidy denounced in
scathing terms
The Cassidy feeling. despite the Sena
tors influence in obtaining numerous measures
beneficial Ithaca. has grown so strong that
the leaders in this well the other coun-
ties with the possible exception Of Chemung,
although loath 10 do so. think it wise To take
the step taken to-day The fact that Governor
Hughes will speak in the Senator's bailiwick. at
the Johannesburg Fair August %, and the
supposition that he might have something to
say about racetrack gambling have had some
influence on the leaders IN this county. it is
said
Sherman Moreland, Of Chemung, former ma
jority leader in the Assembly. who VAS de-
feated for reelection to the Assembly last fall.
is mentioned as a possible successor TO Cassidy
il the delegates decide not to support the Sen
ater. Some persons are wicked enough 10 sug-
gest that Dwight and Fassett have cleverly used
the John and I" incident to sheIve Cassidy in
the interest of Moreland.
~
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
NEW 100 YARD WORLD RECORD.

Abergavenny. England, Aug 4.-R E. Walker
The South African sprinter who won the final
OF the t0o-metre dash at the recent Olympic
gaines to-day broke the worlds record for 100
yards his time being 8 % seconds. one-dfth OF
a second less than the record made by Dan
J. Kelley, at Spokane, Wash. on june q. 1a0d,
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
oEAIH IN CIOUDBURST.
HO''es Srcept 4vQy by 4ccomp pany-
ing Landslide an .4ri2Ona.
tBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

SSoee Ariz, Aug A cloudburst and land
ace this afternoon did great damage to Bis
" ele centre OF the Warren mining district.
-ae food was the worst in the city's history.
=. -e landslide accompanying the cIoudburst fell
a. u'e mountains above the town crushed in
sues or the postoflce and injured several
loyes The wall of dirt covering the partly
structure then backed up the wall OF
and when il ran over il filed many
Water 1eeP VII 'ii-1 anu
Trail houses were swept from the
IA. -1s'h completely and it is reported tonight
g many Mexicans were killed In some in
o. - whole families living in the gulch and
mountain sides are missing
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05

ealIy to a height OF four hundred feet, and.
crossing the lake circIed the town 0f Constanee3
then. turning retrace5 the path OF It's fight
and describing a circle. passed over Fried
richshafen and SCARED westward over the
lake TO Basic on the Swiss frontier Turning
the vessel slightly toward the northwest Count
Zeppelin steered it over MuIhausen, and then
directed its flight northeasterly to Strasourss
thence following the valley of the Rhine north
ward TO Mayence. distance altogether Of over
two hundred and fifty miles
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
TALKS OF DIsOBEYING INJUNCTION.
Georgia Railroad Thinks Commerce Commis-
sion Has Full Jurisdiction
lBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune ]

Atlanta, Aug. In a letter to The Railroad
Commission the Georgia Railroad intinates that
the increase in interstate freight will take
effect at once. despite the restraining order of
Judge Speer.
The letter says that the Interstate Commerce
Commission has assumed Jurisdiction there by su-
perseding the court. and that this body has de-
clined to postpone the date for the advance being
out into effect.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
AUSTIN CAPITALIST SHOT IN STREET
- Telegraph to The Tribnne. ]

fBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Austin Tex. Aug Prank Glover an Austin
capitalist was shot twice and seriously wounded
last night by Warren ". Moore. former prosecut-
ing attorney here The shooting occurred on one
OF the business streets. Moore was arrested and
was released on bond Bad blood has existed be-
tween tho two uaen sos several yssxA-
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05
OPINION OF EXPERTS.

When The Tribune published facts two
months ago which went to show that the bridge
was being dangerously overloaded, il was as
serted by the officials Of the bridge department
that the matter was one which only technical
experts could determine. At the time The
Scientific American a technical journal, ac
cepted the facts published in The Tribune and
seconded the demand for investigation. In
its last issue The Engineering News another
technical journal. joined in the demand for more
facts and asserted that the BlackweI's Island
Bridge must not be opened for public use until
the strength of its great compression members
has been proved by actual test
In addition The Engineering News" used
what looks much like a threat 10 back up its
assertion by stating I'VE and shall say the
same thing in stronger terms if need be; but
we trust Il viii not be necessary"
The city is now fairly protected against pos
sibIe loss il the report of the experts who are
now examining the bridge discloses defects IN
the structure for which the contractors are re
sponsibie That report will be ready in a
months time.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05

MooNLiGHT-WEST polNT-DAY LINE
TIpla Service-DoRR on last boat M1sie.-Acvt
New-York tribune., 1908-08-05

1Tarc rssis7 eyeglass called -Iikit' with Bs.ght
= ..s-s ssssses 4 q Aa.dsn LAasx-AdYt
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31
Edwards
Nero, Ter | 60.

visit OF two weeks in the old
home state, Tennessee. They re-
port o pleasant time, and Mr.,
Hines noted many changes in
the country since he resided there
81 years ago.
The blackberry crop was fine
in this section this season, and
moro OF this delicious fruit was
put up than ever before in one
year. The peach crop is fine
also, and now il we had some
sorghum molasses to sweeten the
pies the dreamer might wake up
The dreamer from Wild Cat
Corner recently SGT our thinking
machine In motion, and we let
our mind take roam over our
boyhood days, spent among
those pleasant places he 80
splendidly describes. We lived
in that section in 1878, but q
great change has taken place
since then. The men who were
the heroes that kept that section
moving then, and who gave an
orphan boy q lift by word or
deed are mostly sleeping the
slumber that awaits the final bu-
gle call. We might mention JOSH
ua Wann, James Wasson, Giles
Baker, Burrel Dawson, John
Crabtree, Dred Mathis, Bob
Wann, Gid Hardin, John Hardin,
Steve Taylor, Bill Edwards, M.
| V, Shaver, Layton Pinkston, +.
M. Shaver, Porter Goodwin, Bill
Crabtree, lsaih Warren, William
Crutoher, old man kirkpatrick
and ALI Tennessee. The latter
named Is the only one of these
old timers now living, see from
the Mobley correspondent.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31
POUGHKEESIE NEWS.
What Is Happening In The Hustliug Met
ropOlis or Big Rock Township.

Joe Williams lost horse re-
Gently from overhead,
Mack Thompson has bought
Tar Hutchison's town property.
Newt Hutchjson lost O fine
mare lately from the effects Of a
broken leg.
The little child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Duncan died Of congestion q
few days ago.
Hilary Lock Is able to be up
again after siege Of forty days
with typhoid fever.
Calvin Watkins has remodeled
his mill dam, and now has his
mill in good running order.
We see that our township is
we'll represented on the jury lists
for the next term Of court.
Mrs. Maud Campbell, who has
been on the puny list, Is getting
better, we are pleased TO say.
On account Of the drouth this
section cannot now make O hall
crop of corn, and cotton ID
damaged.
Since our last communication
TO the Record George Medlock
and Miss Flora Hines have been
united In matrlmony.
Pink Tindel has improved his
residence to the extent that he
now has the finest residence In
town. Who will be next?
e. f. Matheny Of Batesville
the shoe drummer, was In our
city not long since. His friends
here are always glad to SEQ him
A large crowd Of our cItizene
attended tho picnic at tho Miller
Spring. In Lawrence county, on
the 18th, and oil report q good
time.
y. u. Hines and his son
Marion, recently returned from
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

The mayor of Mountain Home
says it will be worth 1926 and the
trimmings to get drunk at the
annual picnic in that town short
ly. The mayor means it will be
worth this amount to the town
treasury, not to the man who
"loads up"
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

Tom Watson, populist nominee
for president, opened his cam.
baign last week and took occas-
ion to give Bryan a thorough
corching. However, he declared
be would throw the electoral vote
Pf Georgia to Bryan Il necessary
20 defeat Taft, which is the first
fntimation a lot Of folks have had
|that Watson carried the electoral
vote Of Georgia about in bis vest
pocket.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31


The Republicans of Marion
Pnty have instructed their
bdidate for representative, in
)e of his election, to vote for
hes P. Clarke for recollection
United States Senator. The
lrion county republicans say
pre- is no chance to elect a suc-
Dsor to Clarke from their own
nks and declare that Clarke is
} most representative democrat
the state.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

Ex-senator David L. King of
Hardy, was looking after some
cases in circuit court here Mon.
day and Tuesday. Mr.. King is
the Democratic presidential
elector from this district, and will
poll a great big vote for Bryan
and Kern in the November cleo.
tion. .-Pocahontas Star Herald.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

The daily press of Saturday
announced that Harry K. Tbaw
was suffering with an attack of
collie in his cell at Poughkeepsie,
N. Y, just the same as if Thaw
and his belly ache interested any
considerable portion Of the
American public.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

A recent dispatch from Lawton,
Okla, says: "Tonight the local
Elks lodge initiated United States
Senator Gore into the mysteries
Of the order. Since the Senator
Is blind, the formality Of blind
folding him was unnecessary I,
but he had an advantage over the
average man who meets the goat
face 10 face"
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

Hon. Tom W. Campbell of
Pocahontas will be candidate
for circuit judge to succeed Judge
Meeks it has been announced.
Campbell, it is remembered,
walked right into the race for
congress in this district this year,
but walked right out again.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

The electors Of the state OF
Texas voted last Saturday upon
the proposition Of whether or not
q constitutional amendment per-
mltting statewide prohibition
should be submitted to the peo-
pie. The proposition carried,
which indicates that the state will
vote "dry" when the opportunity
Is presented.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

The statement has been printed
that the Confederate pension.
ers will receive something like
IS per cent OF the amount allowed
them by law this year. They
ought to receive 100 cents on tho
dollar, and the state Is not doing
its duty towards these old heroes
until II pays them this amount.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

Hon. Norman e. Mack, editor
of the leading paper Of Buffalo,
New York, will manage W. j.
Bryan's presidential campaign.
Gov. Haskell Of the new state OF
Oklahoma has been made treas
urer of the democratic national
committee.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31


according to an opinion Of At
fney General Kirby a poll lax
)ceipt issued after the first Sat-
fday preceding the first Monday
July is Of no value as a
ratification to vote, This point
LAS decided by the Attorney Gen.
fal in response to a request from
Erkansas county, where 1t is
aid about 900 receipts for poll
hx were issued on July 9th Of
bis year.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

The office OF the Auditor Of
State has beJn engaged for two
weeks on pension matters. The
records In this office show that
there are 5000 ex-Confederate
pensioners In the state or an
average Of more than 100 10 the
county.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

said that General Luke K.
{ of Tennessee, who was
secretary of war in Presi-
4 tRoosevelt's cabinet upon
|etirement of presidential
Hate Taft, will shortly come
br Taft and Sherman and
a fight in Tennessee for
ticket. Gen. Wright has
Is been a democrat, but his
ht position in the presiden-
bbinet is the third Of respon-
" he has held as gifts from
blican administrations, and
bears that the Generals con.
Dn to republicanism lie about
nd, and the republicans no
think it is about due, in
of favors, past and present.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

It is said of William Fl. Taft
that, despite his great weight,
he is a most graceful dancer.
But 1t might be said that Taft has
never danced to any such music
as he is going to have to step to
during the next few months.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

mmenting upon the story
"a new paper was to be start
Guion, the Melbourne Times
"There are no less than half
Zen paper shops for sale in
n section Of the state now"
bther this statement by the
les is true or not, and we sup
\ Rufe Estes knew what he
talking about when he made
the man who starts a new
er at this time has certainly
his grit with him. Both ends
not meeting in lots Of the
ps now, we guess.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

William j. Bryan announces
that all profits from the Common
er, over and above actual ex-
penses, from now until election,
will be turned over to the demo-
cratic national committee for the
benefit Of the campaign.
Sharp County record., 1908-07-31

DR.. William M. Johnson Of
Johnsonvile, ILL.,, declares he has
assisted the stork In bringing into
existence more than $500 babies.
He IL 80 years old, but Is still In
the business.