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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
COOK COULDN'T
PAY HOTEL BILL
ETAH BONIFACE NOW CLAIMS
THAT EXPLORER WAS
BROKE.
EScU1MoS DID NOT GO TO NORTH
POLE BUT MERELY WENT
TO CITY SUBURB.

Etah, Dec. 27.-(By submarine wire
IessD 1.-The news of what has hap
pened to Cook arrived here and
caused a profound sensation. Messrs.
Etuishuk and Ahwelah, who run the
Etah New York store, and are said by
Dr.. Cook to have accompanied him
to the goal of all arctic explorers,
came out with a statement in the
Etah Daily WaIrus, in which they de
clare the doctor simply went on an
afternoon walk with them TO North
Etah, suburb Of this city, called in
local parIance, the North Pole"
The proprietor of the Grand Hotel
Aurora Borealis said that DR.. Cook
lived at his hotel from April q, 1908
until far along in 1909, when the pro
prietor at last ,ventuFed to nand the
explorer bill Tor board and lodging
aggregating three tons of gumdropS.
When the doctor remarked that he
was practically gumdrOpless, his host
was about to hale him before the Etah
court. But the doctor said ii allowed
to 90 back to civilization, he would
claim to have discovered the north
pole and get enough money from a
lecture tour of the United States to
pay the bill.
The hotel keeper consented, where
upon DR.. Cook, handing over a brass
lod and three frozen gumdrops on ac-
count left.
An expedite of leading citizens OF
Etah went out to the rock in the sub
urbs of the city under which DR.. Cook
claims to have buried his. instruments.
There they found note signed by
DR.. Cook stating that Commander
Peary has pushed the stone several
hundred feet from it's original where.
abouts, so that the instruments were
lost forever, but adding that it would
take more than that to fool the Uni
versity of Copenhagen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30

its me89Bers will CONE from tobacco
territory. The plan, so 1t is under
stool, is to form this grand jury of
citizens from tie mountain section
of the state. The idea is to obtain
jurymen who will be Indifferent 10
those involved in the tobacco trouble,
and unsympathetic as to any angle OF
il.
Before the jury thus secured will
be taken the men whose names have
been mentioned in the reports Of the
secret agents.
It is hardly possible to say that
they will probably be put through a
scorching examination, based on Sc
cref information, by the keenest legal
talent at the command Of the federal
government.
IT is said that so complete are the
federal arrangements for drawing the
dragnet that subpoenas commanding
appearance before the special grand
jury early In January will be served
within the next week They will be
sent out in patches in tie hands OF
special deputies and served stimuli
taneously So strong is the Gordon
drawn by the government that it will
be futile for any of these witnesses 10
try 10 escape or evade service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
DEATH OF COLONEL
WORTH|E { PATTON.
FORMER ASSISTANT kDJuTANT
GENERAL OF WISCONSIN
NATIONAL GUARD.
Madison, Dec 81,

Madison friends received word yes
terday of the death at Washington,
D. C., of Colonel Worthie H. Patton,
late assistant adjutant general OF
Wisconsin. He retired from the serV-
ice in 1901, being succeeded by Colo
mel John c.. SALESMAN. He formerly
lived in Oshkosh, as we'll as Madison.
Colonel Patton enlisted in June,
1856, in the Sixth Wisconsin regiment,
and was sent to the front. He became
first sergeant of Co. E and was Pres
ent with his regiment in all engage
ments of the regiment, which was
component part of the celebrated Iron
Brigade of the Army of the Potomac.
He was wounded in the battle Of the
Wilderness. He was mustered out OF
the service in July, 1864, at the expi-
ration of his enlistment.
After the war Colonel Patton was
active in the organization of the Wis
consin National guard, entering the
service March %, 1876. He was COM
missiOned second lieutenant OF the
Second infantry on that date, first
lieutenant Jan. 16, 1879, captain Dec.
/, 1880. lieutenant of the Second reg
iment July 81, 1883, and colonel of
the regiment Feb. 6, 1886.
He was appointed assistant adjutant
general, w N. G., Jan. Z, 1895, and
retired July I, 1901.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
WALKS 1882 MILES
AROUND THE BORDER
OF UNITED STATES

New York, Dec. 225.-Having walked
r2.822 miles around the borders Of
the days, Starl Crowley of Toledo
feels we'll warmed up to the work OF
seeking the promoters who sped him
on his way from Ohiooon October 25'
1907, with promises of fame and a
fortune. Crowley is not so sure Of the
fatter. but he does not balk at a jog
of a few thousand more miles if he
can meet his old friends.
Crowley, who is on the youthful
side of thirty, has had enough ex-
perienees to make a literary account
of his career bristle like bowery melo-
drama. AS a native of Illinois, he
enlisted for Philippine service in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30

Mana9ua, Dec 2S--Dr Jose MadriZ
was inaugurated president at the pal
ace yesterday. Zelaya in a brief
speech said:
/ entreat Nicaraguans to rally to
the support of Madriz, who vowed for
the early termination of the fratricidal
war. l wish to pay a tribute to the
ability and integrity of my successor.
[ am confident that mis- administration
will be beneficial
Madriz said
L assume the presidency unmOved
by personal ambition, but by the spirit
Of a good son going to the rescue of
his beloved mother, harrassed and
imperilled- ] will mot be able to re-
store peace and prosperity unaided. l
ask assistance of all patriots. My
aim will be 10 make Nicaragua unit
ed family my only program will be
peace with honor, justice, liberty, and
the maintenance of friendly relations
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
SECURE BAIL
AND GET RELEASE
MISS AoOlE o. JACKSON AMI
GUY ROE PUT UP
CASH BOND.
COURT RECEIVERS THE PAPERS
TRANSFERRED BY ALLEN
WIFE'S SISTER.
Madison, Dec. Is,


Miss Addie d. Jackson Of Chicago
and Guy Roe OF Winona. Minnesota,
who with Mrs. Philip Allen, Jr, were
arrested on Monday ON the charge Of
conspiracy in connection with the al
legged concealment of property belong
ing to Allen, were released On bail
Yesterday. Roe's bond of $4,000 was
covered by draft for the amount.
Miss Jackson deposited a certified
check for $4,000, the amount of her
bail being reduced from $4,000 upon
application. Their bail was secured
by j. A. Aylward, who has been re
tanned as attorney by Mrs. Allen, Miss
jackson and Mr.. Roe. 1t is said that
Mrs. Allen also will secure bail.
The bankruptcy hearing was con
tinued yesterday with Miss Jackson
on the stand. After her testimony
had been taken the case was a0-
journed until this morning. 1t IS
planned to put Allen on the stand to
day. but he had a relapse yesterday
and it is doubtful if he will be able
to leave jail today.
Fifty letters. comprising corresponds
ente between Phil Allen, Jr., and his
sister-n-law, Miss Jackson. and he
brother-in-law, Guy Roe, togethe
with securities of a face value b.
tween 100000 and 100000, we've il
troduced in evidence and identified
by Miss Jackson when the hearing
was resumed yesterday The letters
related to the disposition OF Aliens
property in the alleged effort to con
ceal his assets.
Miss JacksOns testimony showed
that Allen turned over to her nearly
all his property. largely for the bene-
fit OF his wife. All the correspond
ence is now in the possession of the
court
Attorney r. w Jackman, represent
ing the Central Wisconsin Trust com
pany as receiver for Allen, returned
from Chicago with the mass of cor
respondence and other papers taken
from the vaults of the Illinois Trust
and Safety Deposit company and the
Bedford Sash and Door company, for
which concern Miss Jackson is stenog-
rapher and bookkeeper. The attorney
had much trouble in gaining posses
sion, but it was not respected. 1t ap-
court order emitting him to posses
sion, but twas not respected. 1t ap-
peared that the name of the bank was
given wrongly on the order, through a
mistake of Miss Jackson, but when
this was known Mr.. Jackman wired
Miss Jackson in Madison requesting
her to send her personal order. Miss
Jackson did this willingly. the letter
going by special delivery Then Nh
Jackman got the papers without fur.
ther trouble.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
MISTAKE I'm SIGNALS,
ONE DEAD IN WRECK

Mason City, Dec. 25.-Chicago, Mil
maukee and St. Paul passenger train
No. 1913 plunged into a Rock Island
passenger train LAT "a crossing near
Plymouth yesterday afternoon, killing
Patrick O'Neil, a landseeker, and ser
iously ipjuring c. K. Hildreth OF
Kensett, Iowa. A number OF others
we're injured.
The baggage car and smoker OF
the Rock Island train were smashed
iinto .spainters. The mail, baggage and
smoking cars of the st. Paul tram
were badly damaged. The engineer
and fireman of the St. Paul escaped
by jumping.
1t is said the wreck was caused by
a mistake in signals.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
ALLEN AGAIN IN
DOUBTFUL DEAL.
GAVE TRUST DEED IN Deem
Der AS OF DATE OF
MAY a.
Madison. Dec. %.

Madison, Dee. %.
The testimony of Olaf NJ. Nelson,
Jr.. secretary of the Dane County
Title company, to the effect that abou,
two weeks ago Phil Allen, Jr., and
wife signed a trust deed TO Miss Ad-
die Jackson, conveying property TO
the amount Of $4,000 was the chief de
velopment in the bankruptcy court
yesterday morning AS notary pubic
Nj. Nelson testified that he took the
acknowledgement of both Allen and
his wife, but not at the date appear
ing in the instrument, which purpOrt
ed to have been executed May "a
The property conveyed is located in
Cook county, Ill. The existence OF
this instrument was discovered by r.
w. Jackman, attorney for the rcc2-V-
er Of the defunct bank, in the course
of a search through the records Of the
Cook county register of deeds. 1t is
ntimated that testimony will pres
emily be forthcoming tending to show
that this first deed to Miss Jackson
was executed primarily for the pur-
pose of defeating the operation OF
the bankruptcy law as to this proper
ty and sensational developments are
expected
In the afternoon the proceedings IN
this case were continued, Allen him
self being under examination for over
two hours. He appeared in Better
health than formerly and found little
difficulty in keeping up his end of the
proceedings Attorney Jackman put
the greater part of the questions, ana
examined Allen closely with reference
to the various assets listed in the
schedule filed earlier in the proceed
ing Allen answered freely and ap-
parently without reserve, but nothing
of startling nature was brought out
He was represented in court by At
torney r. 3. Smith Of this city. At
four O'Clock the hearing was again
TO be resumed at ten this
morning, when it is expected that Mr.
Allen will be asked TO explain the
trust deed 70 Miss Jackson. and other
similar transactions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30

with foreign nations, particularly with
Central America
The cath of office was administered
by tie president of congress, salutes
were fired and bells rang. Later
groups of men paraded the streets,
crying death to Zelaya,' wi Els
trada." There was no interference by
the police.
Returning to his hotel, Madriz read
q, decree from the balcony. announc'
ing political amnesty and release OF
inmates of the penitentiary. This was
greeted by tremendous cheering.
Minister General Irias attempted to
speak, but was cried down and de
sisted after futile efforts to quell the
hostile demonstration.
During the riots at Granada, Ru-
dolph Downing, an American citizen,
who was born in Granada, was arrest
ed The American consul filed . pro
test
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30

1900. and was discharged from the
army because of eplleptic attacks.
A seven hundred mile walk being
suggested to him for treatment, he
pIodded through it so briskly and
benefcially that he planned with con
fdence for his around the borders
jaunt He is now sure that he can do
it, having, like the fellow who wager
ed that he could drink a gallon OF
beer without taking his lips from the
pail tried it first.
Walking is real exercise under the
conditions l confronted" said Cronley.
81 left Toledo with one cent and a
twelve dollar rife. l had the same
cent when l returned and a late model
revolver
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
SUCH NICE MEN, TOO!
Who Would Think That FIashers of
$500 Bits Could Forqct.

GAINESVILLE Wis, Dec. 25-Two no
tells were buncoed by smooth grafters
Thursday night, who flashed a roll OF
$500 bills and asked to have them
changed. Being unable to get change,
one of them made a loan from the no.
tel manager of sum of money
which he was to pay back yesterday
morning, and then disappeared. Both
were well dressed and made friends
quickly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30

Courtship in the noTth-The old Es-
kimo lit a cup of walrus oil and
peered over the sealskin curtain.
Aurora" he called sharply, lis that
young maan down there YETI"
Yes, pa answered the Eskimo
belle.
We'll, I want you to cut him out,
understand"
'Er-youll have to do it yourself
pa; he has been here so long he is
frozen to the snow settee. kansas
CITY independent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
OPERATION FOR ALFONSO?
SPANS King Said TO Be in a Serious
Condition,

Paris. Dec. 25.-The Gil Bias yester-
day printed a private communication
from Madrid stating that the condf-
ton of King Alfonso has created the
gravest anxiety in court circles.
Another operation is imperative.
On the pretext OF departing on a
hunting trip in Andalusia, his majesty
will go to the palace Of the countess
of Paris al San Lucar, where the OPP
Grafton will be performed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30

York Dec 27Internon eoushpo picturesque kind with all
American
yery Wooing Greek
Elizabeth Juiette
affections valued
that his father of province in that
heads
misdemeanors
mate fol a he
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
WoIsast Ready to Fight Nelson.

Los Angeles, Dec. 25.-The date Of
the Nelson olgast 45-round contest
here is set for February o. Vol
CASTS manager posted $1,000 to guar
antee the appearance of his man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30

The average woman acts as If d
man ought to apologize when he does
her p favor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
NEARLY 10000
STATE CHARGES
Madison, Dec. u.


More than 5000 is the sum Of the
population of all the charitable and
penal institutions Of Wisconsin, &C
cording to Bulletin NO. 2 issued yes
terday by Secretary NJ. ]. Tappins OF
the state board Of control.
Following is the statement of popn-
latiOn:
State hospital for insane ..... Gil
Northern hospital for insane .. $50
School for deaf -~.......... 1875
School for blind ..--....... rs
Industrial school for boys $500. S64
State prison .....,............. 7OS
State public school .... 19l
Home for feeble minded $500. S21
Wisconsin state Teformatory E. 235
tuberculosis s8Iiltorium w s.
Total in state institutions .. 4,018
Milwaukee hospital for insane . 62S
County asyluTns for insane ..,. 4, 500
Total of ali ............. S,2O6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-12-30
Blows About To Fall.

The departments secret agents
have about completed their work,
though not all of them have been
withdrawn from the field. Whatever
the revelations that will follow, the
identity of these agents will not be
known except to the high officials
at Washington. distractions have
been sent TO the federal judicial Off
Gals in Kentucky TO prepare the drag
net. Within a few days a special
federal grand jury viii be called and
fmpapeled at CovingtoI. Not one of
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-09-14
Around the Bases.

BY defeating Reading the Lancas-
ter team won the pennant in the Tri-
State League.
There is no possible chance of the
Giants and the Highlanders meeting
in post-season series this fall.
The championship Of the Carolina
League has been won by the Green's
boro team, with Anderson second.
With all due respect to Archer's
good throwing he hasn't yet con-
WINGED fans that he is Johnny Killings
equal as backstop. Not by several
amperes.
Montreal fans are not sore at jim
my Casey because he has not landed
the Royals in the first division this
year.
Two of the fastest runners ever In
baseball, two who ran like real sprint
ers, have been Brownies Tom and
George.
The National Commission in de-
cision handed down awarded catcher
Martel to the Philadelphia National
League Club.
Red Farrell, an outfielder who
was bought by the New York High
landers from the Marion team Of the
Ohio State League, continues to play
great ball in that organization.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-09-14

International national, Interstate,
State and local significance of the
events to be commemorated
The people of Holland, under royal
auspices, have built reproduction of
the Half Moon, to be presented to
the Commission manned with a crew
in the costumes of the period of
Henry Hudson. The reception of
this distinguished delegation, togeth-
er, as it is hoped, with ships and Off
cial representatives of foreign ma
tons, will mark the international
phase of the celebration
The National Government will be
represented by the Federal troops,
the United States navy and distin-
guished civil officers.
An interstate participation cannot
be avoided when two commonwealths,
like New York and New Jersey, have
so much in common in their geogra-
phical, historical, social and CONNER
cial relations, and the appointment
by Governor Hughes of fifteen distin-
guished citizens of New Jersey upon
the Commission, as well as the activi-
ties of New Jersey boards of trade,
Indicate that such participation is in
contemplation.
The Statewide observance of the
events has been provided for in the
preparations for commemorative ex-
ercises in all the universities, colleges,
schools and learned societies through
out the State.
In the Hudson River Valley every
county seat from Newburgh north
ward Is preparing actively for one
day of local celebration.
In New York City and the Hudson
Valley south of Newburgh the feat
ures OF the celebration promise to
make it unique in character and of
lasting educational value.
Saturday, September 20.
The observances will begin on Sat-
urday, September 25, with the follow
ing features;
General decorations of public and
private dwellings from New York to
the head of the river.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-09-14
THE HUDSON RIVER.

The great river which Hudson ex-
plored has had many names. 1t was
called Cahohatea and Skanehtade
Gahunda by the Iroquois, Mahicanituc
or Mahican river by the Mohican In
dams, and Shatemuc by other In
dians; Una Grandissima Riviera by
VeraZzano (1524), whence Rio
Grande, Riviere Grande and Grand
River; Rio de San Antonio or River
of Saint Anthony by Gomez (1525)
Rio de Gamas by the Spaniards
(1525-1600); River of the Noun
tains by Hudson (16O9), or Mon
taigne River on Dutch maps (1615-
1664) River Mandates by De Laet
(1625), or Manhattans River on
Dutch maps (1615-1664); River
Mauritius or Maurits River from
Maurice, Prince of Orange, during
the Dutch period; and the Mort
River Dutch period) or North
River (English) to distinguish it
from the South or Delaware River.
Hudson's name has displaced all
these except the North River, which
is applied in limited way to that
portion Of the river opposite the city
OF New York.
AC 1AuOoOh 1SAfOl 10 NOhJ AOlAdl n
able in several respects. In the first
place, for $50 miles of its length 1t is
not a true river but ford. From
Albany to the ocean it's. rock bottom,
with the exception of few islands, is
below sea-level. How far below is
not accurately known. Opposite
Storm King Mountain, where the en-
gineers of the new aqueduct for sup
plying New York City with water
from the Catskills hoped to build a
tunnel under the river, they have
bored a thousand feet down into the
dirt and sand that fill the gorge under
the water and have not been able to
find rock bottom. The shore line at
Albany is at practically the same ele-
walton as the shore line at New York,
and the tide rises at Albany two and
eight-tenths feet. This upward and
downward flowing of the tide, of
which Hudson took advantage in his
voyage, had, of course. long been
noticed by the Indians, who spoke of
the river with wonder as the stream
that flowed both ways.
The river is also remarkable for
it's great natural beauty The dis
tinguished German surgeon, DR.. Adolf
Lorenz, while visiting on its shores in
| 1902, pronounced 1t more beautiful
! than the Rhine
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-09-14

In Newburgh Bay there will be
aquatic sports.
In all the cities this will be Pc
culiarly the children's day, devoted
to fetes in public and private parks
and Fairgrounds.
The celebration will eliminate in
New York City in the evening with a
carnival parade. This feature, with
it's moving allegorical tableaux par
ticipated in by all nationalities rep
resented in the cities will, it is be-
lieved, exceed in beauty and interest
the most famous carnivals of Europe.
Brilliancy will be added to the gen.
eral spectacle by the illumination of
the fleet and public and private build
ings and pyrotechnic display Dis
plays of fireworks at various points,
notably on the great bridges as in the
fetes of the 14th of July in Paris, are
in contemplation.
At 9 p. m. it is designed to have
chain of signal fires from mountain
tops and other eligible points along
the whole river, lighted stimuli
taneously.
Beginning Sunday, October 3.
1t is planned to devote the week
beginning Sunday, October 3, to cele-
brations in the communities along
the Upper Hudson This will be
somewhat in the nature of an old
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-09-14

Rendezvous of American and for
eign vessels at New York.
Fac-Simile of Hudson's Half Moon
to enter the river, be formally re-
ceived and take her place in line.
Fac-Simile of Fulton's Clermont to
start from original site with appro-
pirate exercises and take position in
line.
Visiting guests to disembark and
be officially received.
Sunday, September 20.
The Commission is of the opinion
that in arranging for the celebration
the people should not overlook the
divine guidance in the two great
events to be commemorated, one of
which opened up our State to modern
civilization and led to the founding of
the city of New York, and the other
of which laid the foundation for the
vast commerce upon which the pros
perity of the city and State so largely
depends. 1t has therefore set apart
the day for religious observances.
Monday, September ~.
Openings of exhibits of paintings,
prints, books, models, relics. The
exhibitions at the Metropolitan Mu-
scum of Art and the American Mu-
scum of Natural History promise to
be the most remarkable of the kind
ever held in this country
Music festivals will be held in the
evening in each of the five boroughs
of the city
On some day or days of this week
there will be a remarkable exhibition
of flying machines. The New York
World has offered prize of $40,
for the aeronaut who, with a mechan-
ically propelled airship, sails over the
course from New York to Albany ira
versed by Fulton's first steamboat in
1907.
During the week it is planned to