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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Her Burns Prove Fatal.

Edgerton, Wis, Sept. 15.-Mrs. j..
S. Thomas, who on Se7~%"ruber 5 was
seriously injured about the face and
body as a result of lighted kerosene
lamp exploding, while she was filling
it, is dead. She was 35 years of age
and leaves a husband and two chill
dren.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
over 100000 Fish in Day.

Beaufort, N. G., Sept. 15.-Over
100000 fish of the moss bunker va
riety were caught by the fishing yes
sells of this port yesterday making d
record. The fish are being manufac-
tured into guano and oil and the fac
tories are running night and day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Riaamist Must FACE Justice.

Sacramento, Cal. Sept. 15.-Gover1-
or Gillette granted extradition papers
yesterday for the return to Illinois
of John F. Cullerton, who was arrest
ed in Los Angeles charged with big
amy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
For Monetary Reform.
Approves Senator AIdrich.

THE commissions conclusions may
be delayed beyond the next session
IF congress- Meantime, the commits
siOners intend to institute a campaign
of education in order to arouse public
opinion to the necessity of a change
in cur monetary and banking systems,
and to the advantages placing some
form of control over the money mar
ket and the reserve in the hands of
an intelligent body OF fnanciers re-
sponsjbIe to the government am
told that Senator Aldrich, chairman
of the commission, will lecture in
many cities i'm the middIewest on the
defects and needs of our monetary
system. 7 cannot too strongly ap-
prove this. Mr. Aldrich. who is the
leader Of the senate, and one of the
abIest statesmen in financial matters
OF either house. has been regarded
with deep suspicion by many people.
especially in the west. If, with his
clear ideas and simple and effective
style Of speaking, he makes it appar-
ent TO western neople that it is his
desire to crown his political career
by the preparation and passage OF a
bill which VIII give us a sound and
safe monetary banking system. il
would be a long step toward removing
the political obstacles to a proper So
luton.
To Reform Business Methods.
Il am not going to discuss the
merits or demerits of the tariff bill
with YOU. I shall have often to refer
to that before the journey is ended
Suffice it to say that the passage OF
the bill has removed a disturbing ele-
ment in business. Nor shall l dwell
on the necessity of amending the in
iefState commerce and antitrust laws
and the organization of government
departments with the view of promot-
ing greater efficiency and expedition in
the settlement OF controversies arts
Ing under them. During President
Roosevelt : administration We were
all struck with the necessity Of re
form in business methods. and the
necessity Of simplifying the law so
TO make 1t clear to corporate mana
gers what hey can and can not 90.
Prosperity Ahead.
We ere, I believe. CT th7 SO Of
another sweat business expansion.
The hum o. prosperity and the ecsyacy
of great profits are likely 10 dull cur
interests II .hese refcs ms unless 70
insist upon legislation which viii
c'inch and enforce those standards by
positive law
Needs respecting the conservation
Of national resources. the amendment
of the public land system. the eEecu-
ton Of the pure food law and all the
rest Of the important matters demand
ing attention, make legislative and
executive labor during the next three
years heavy enough, If our purposes
are carried out, to exhaust the energy
Of the most enthusiastic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
EX-LORD OF ADMIRALTY DYING.
Tweedmouth Once Suspected of Dis
loyalty to British Nation.

loyalty to 8ritish Nation.
London. Sep, 15.-Lord Tweed
mouth is announced to be dying. In
1905 q great sensation was created by
the discovery that Tweedmouth, who
was then first lord Of the admiralty,
was corresponding with the German
emperor on the subject Of the British
naval program. His statement showed
the matter was not OF great import
ance and no action was taken. Later
he was appointed lord president o.
the council, but resigned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
No Time for piscord.

Our country is making progress.
Occasionally one hears a note like
that Of Gov. Johnson, denouncing the
east, calling upon the west to organize
against the east because the east is
deriving more benefit from the govern
mental policy than the west at the
VESTS expense. 1t is difficult TO treat
such an appeal seriously. Throughout
this country there is free trade of the
freest character and due to this the
prosperity Of the west, especially the
agricultural west, is even more pro-
nounced than that Of the east. The
east is go close to the west by ties
Of ancestry, associations and connec-
tions, to make such an attempt of Sec
tionaIism successful. Never since the
war has the feeling between the north
and the south been more cordial and
friendly than today and any political
attempt to make cleavage between
the east and the west will only CON
found those who propose it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
SAYS THAT is THE REASON HE
DIDN'T HAVE WHITNEY
AT THE POLE.\
DECLINES TO DISCUSS CHARGE
OF TAKING COOKS
SUPPLIES,
SHIP IN GOOD CONDITION.
HEALTH OF PARTY GEN
ERALLY GOOD.

Battle Harbor, Sept 15.--To the
Associated Press correspondent who
arrived aboard the tug, Douglass
Thomas. Lieutenant Peary yesterday
reiterated that he was the only white
man who ever reached the north pole,
and he is prepared to prove it.
Peary was asked whether he opened
the letters Of DR.. Cook.
NO" he responded
did Harry Whitney make state
ments to you about another polar ex-
pedition?'
HE made no statement
'Why didn't you have Whitney as
a witness at the ICIe?'
Because after a lifetime of effort
I wanted the honor for myself"
Peary declined to discuss the
charges that he took supplies belong
ing to Cook
The health Of the party in general
is good throughout, according to DR..
John GoodseII, surgeon or the expe-
dition. Two Eskimo children were
born and till are living. There was
an absence of scurvy, due chiefly to
the experience of the commander in
the selection of food and the abund-
ance Of fresh meat, which the eXpe-
dition was able to secure. Captain
Bartlett, Marvin, Mcmillan and B0rup
suffered frost bitten feet more severe
ly than the others.
Two Eskimos were disabled at Cape
Columbia, one with frozen feet and
the other by severe Inflammation
partly due to the same cause. There
were some cases Of snow blindness.
Lieutenant Peary was i'll one day six
weeks previous to February Is, which
day Bartletet left the Roosevelt with
his division for Cape Columbia, the
advance guard of the dash to the pole.
Ship in Good Condition.
Lieutenant Peary said: "The ROose-
welt is in first class condition and
practically uninjured. The hull, en-
gines and machinery are as good as
when we left New York"
The crew was busy yesterday
scrubbing the decks In an endeayor
to remove the aCcumulations caused
by the killing of 80 Wilrus for food for
the EskimOs next winter. The Walrus
were cut up aboard the ship and the
vessel looked like a slaughter house.
The Roosevelt will proceed to New
York as she is, crew, dogs and all.
She will sail tomorrow or Friday for
Sydney, and there coal for a straight
run to New York. Lieutenant Peary
was offered passage for Sydney on
the Associated Press tug, but de-
clined with the explanation that the
Roosevelt is absolutely seaworthy and
would not require any assistance nor
would he leave her until he locked
her at Sydney. From Sydney Lieu
tenant Peary will go to the United
States by rail. The Roosevelt be-
longs to the Peary Arctic club.
Regarding the Hudson Fulton pa
rade, the commander said he did not
know whether the Roosevelt would
participate, but if MI. Bridgman had
said that the steamer would not take
part in this celebration if the schoon-
er, Bradley, Cooks vessel, was ad-
mitted, that likely would be the Of
club and expresses Peary's own view.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
KING WILL SELL COLLECTION.
Art Works and Souvenirs of Leopold
of Belgium on Exhibition.

Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 15.-The
collection of ancient and modern
paintings, antiquities, furniture and
souvenirs belonging to King Leopold
Brussels yesterday preparatory to its
sale. The pictures include canvasses
by Legs, Stevens, Courtens, Millet,
Turner, Varnet and Ingre. The action
of the king in disposing of his pro
perty is criticised unfavorably.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
OPERATION FOR JOHNSON,
Minnesota Governor Taken to Hos
pitaI-FeeIing Better.

Rochester, Mimi, Sept. 15.-Govern.
or Johnson was taken to St. Mary's
hospital last evening and today viii
undergo an operation for adhesion
and hernia Of the intestines. The gov
ernor was feeling much better last
night than when ne left st. Paul and
is cheerful over the outlook.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Explorations Cost $500, 600.

Up to the present, Peary's total ex-
penditures for polar explorations, he
said, roughly speaking, was $500, OOC
The first and smaller portion Of this
was his own and his wife's fortune
and contributions by personal friends
The proceeds of lectures and books
also went in, said Peary. Of the total
outlay, about $350OOO was supplied by
members of the Peary Arctic club and
other connections. He always lived
on his salary, and until 1900 was in
debt for money advanced for Arctic
Investigations. To all invitations,
Lieutenant Peary replied that it would
be impossible for him to make en-
gagements now; that the Peary
Arctic club and New York have the
first claim.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Pesry ereets Correspondent.

The Roosevelt then signalled the
thanks Of Commander Peary for this
message, whereupon the Thomas
whistle gave three loud blasts. In re-
Spouse there came from the Roosevelt
la chorus of barking and yelping from
the Eskimo dogs on board, that echoed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Arrives at Battle Han. or.

Battle Harbor, Labrador, Sept. Is
Via Wireless Telegraphy to Cape
Ray, n. FIT am the only white
man whoever has reached the north
pole, and I am prepared to prove it,"
This statement was made to the
representative of the Associated Press
by Commander Robert E. Pearv in
reply to a question on the Peary-Cook
controversy.
The Associated Press tug Douglas
Thomas, after a stormy passage up
the west coast of Newfoundland and
through the strait of Belle Isle from
Sydney, arrived at this lonely whaling
and mission settlement at noon Sun
day. A squall was sweeping over the
harbor as the Thomas steamed in.
but with glasses it was possible to
make out the mast and hull of the
Arctic steamer Roosevelt moored in
he inner bay. The Thomas broke out
the north pole flag, the same emb-
lem that was flying from the mizzen-
mast of the Roosevelt, and signaled
The Associated Press congratulates
YOU"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
LAFOLLETTE IN
BALL|NGER FIGHT

Washington, Sept Ex-senator La
Toilette has taken a hand in the Bal
linger-Pinchot controversy to the ex-
tent of calling the attention of the
president to the laxity of the rein
forcement of the work of caring for
the forest area within the Wisconsin
Indian reservation. This was done
recently in a letter sent by the Wis
consin senator TO President Taft.
Secretary BaIlinger would give out no
statement yesterday concerning these
charges
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
TAFT APPROVES
AlDRICR'S PLAN
DECLARES RHODE ISLANDER THE
ABLEST STATESMAN IN
EITHER HOUSE.
PASSAGE OF TARIFF REMOVED
DISTURBING ELEMENT I'M
BUSINESS.
PROSPERITY OF WEST MORE
PRONOUNCED THAN THAT
OF THE EAST.

Boston, Sept. 15.-Facing almost
1000 representative Boston men, Pres
ident Taft stood in Mechanics hall
last night at the beginning OF his
1900 mile tour through tWo-thirds
Of the states Of the union. 1t was the
beginning also Of a chain OF social
events wherein leading cities Will
rival each other - extending hospital
ity to the nations head.
The president arrived from Beverly
late yesterday afternoon at the hail
escorted by the National Lancers, the
governors bodyguard. The streets
about the hall were thronged with
cheering crowds when the caValcade
drew up. The presidents reception
preceding the banquet began immedI-
ately
To Get Better Acquainted.
MI Taft said:
occasionally / hea9 query, why
[ should start on sucL trip, and
what particular good does it do to
anybody? 1t is not going to be d
pleasure trip, although 1 shall enjoy
it. It will involve much hard work
and mental effort to think Of things
to say, and say them simply and clear
Iv. but IL will certainly give me- a
much more accurate impression Of
the views Of the people in the sec
ti0us visited 1t will bring closely to
me the needs of particular sections, as
lar as national legislation and eXecut-
i've action is concerned; and | be
icye will make me a wiser man and
better public officer. 1 ought to be
able to explain some of the difficulties
OF government, some Of the problems
for solution from the standpoint OF
the executive and the legislator as
distinguished from that Of the hon
est. but irresponsible, critic. Personal
touch between people and men to
whom they temporarily delegate pow
or. of course, ccnduces to a better
standing between them.
For Monetary Reform.
"It is certain that our banking and
monetary system is a patched up ar
fair which satisfied nobody. The
monetary commission, which has been
studying the financial and banking
systems of the European govern
meuts will soon publish the best ac-
counts of the worlds financial sys-
tens. 1t is apparent that the trend
of the minds of the monetary com
mission is toward central bank Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Draper Extends WeII-Wishes.

Gov. Draper, in an after dinner
speech said:
we consider ourselves greatly hon
ored to. have the president live in
sachusetts for even a short time
May his journey be successful and
beneficial to him and his people and
next summer NAV he and his family
ratu1.n 10 Ssachrsatts -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Hope for the Future.

Things are not perfect; but we
have made progress. We have the
right to believe that further progress
is likely; that conditions are fmprov-
ing and that we may continue to main
tain for all citizens that equality and
opportunity which it is the highest OBJ
ject of well conducted government
to preserve"
The climax of enthusiasm during
President Taft's speech was reached
when he +ouched upon sectional dir
ferences. With a rising infection and
forcefuI gesture, he declared, as
president Of the United States:
81 may well lift up my voice to pro
test against any effort by whomsoever
made to array section against section
and Americans against Americans"
Practically the entire assembly
cheered the speaker, many IeaDed to
their feet in endorsement of the presi-
dents remarks, applause being echoed
by the galleries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Two Tenders for Taft,

Washington, Sept. 15.-The light
house tenders, Hibiscus and OIeander
will carry President Taft's party down
the Mississippi next month. It was
frs, proposed that the tender Lily con-
vey the president from st. Louis, bur
the Oleander a speedier vessel was
substituted for the presidents use.
The Hibiscus was ordered to accom-
pany the Oleander, provided the river
will accomod15e q vessel Of her craft.
The OIeander is now at Key West.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Western Tour Begins.

The president was cheered loudly
at the close of his address. Under es-
cort of the Boston Lancers he passed
to the street, proceeded to the hotel
Touraine, where he spent the night
The western tom will begin at 1920
tOdaV
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-09-16
Will Not Resign.

Washington, Sept. 15.-When his at
tention was called to the renewal of
the report that he was about to resign
because of the Ballinger-Pinchot con-
troyersy, Secretary Ballinger said:
Il have not resigned, nor have l
any intention of resigning."
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-18
GNRRTFS HTS WIFE
DOWN A LADDER.

Chicago. Nov H. The homo
General Frederick Dent Grant wa
burned la Q night The general
capped i'm his night clothes and car
ried his wife down n ladder Ncith-
er was injured
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-18

Every citizen in city aud coal
field should read the Evening Lea
der
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-18

Don't delay another day sub
Grille for Tho BmeGcld Evening
eader
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-18

hundred ara nine. and of The indie
pcndc.oe o he rn.tet .t.t. t.,
one h.ndredth and thirty-fou,r.
WILLIAM II. TAFT
by tc President p. G. ><DN.
secretary OF the state.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-30
Ants Destroy scale Insects.

Prof Harlan of California has dis
covered that the ordinary black ant
will remove the scale from fruit trees
without injuring the tree or leaves in
the least. He says their work is more
complete than that accomplished by
spraying or by any of the imported
insects. The ants ore captured by
placing a plate of sugar near an ant
hill, and when covered with ants the
plate is put in the forks of the infect
ed tree. The ants leave the sugar and
go to work on the scale. AS soon as
they all leave the sugar the plate is
placed at the foot of the tree, and as
the ants come down after having
cleaned the tree of scale. they again
assemble on the sugar and are thus
easily removed to another tree.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-30
supply of Nitrate.

1t is claimed that at the present rate
of use the known supply of nitrate of
soda will be exhausted in less than
fifty years, while as a matter of fact
the consumption IS increasing steadily
and rapidly. 1t Is therefore safe to
say that before twenty five years have
passed the supply will be low, unless
new fields are discovered, and that the
price will be high. Over million and
a half tons were used last year. This
is not encouraging for the young gen
Grafton of farmers, except for the fact
that we will always have our clovers,
our alfalfa. our cowpeas the great le-
gume family and properly rotated
these will supply the soil with nitro
gen from the inexhaustible supply in
the air.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-30
Weight and Feed.

When one comes to figure on a
difference in weight for the same age
and feed of 200 to 400 pounds, and
a difference in price of several cents,
he can see as plainly as he can see
anything that there IL more money in
improved stock. Suppose a 2-year-old
scrub steer weighs 900 pounds and
sells for 4 cents a pound, while a
2-year-old pure bred weighs 1900
and sells for 6A cents. there will be
$50 for one and SIS for the other.
Is there any man in his right senses
who can think it, will not pay to keep
well-bred stock when he compares
these figures? They are not imag-
mary at all, but represent the quota
tions in the market reports during the
last few months. The real question
then is, how to get better cattle.
Bulls are cheap just now, and in fact
have been selling lower than cows and
heifers.- Denver Field and Farm.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-30
Women and Poultry.

There is no field open to women to-
day that is less crowded than the
poultry field; none that offers as good
returns for ones labor; none that
affords so much freedom when taken
ais a vocation, and none that makes
one so nearly Independent of others.
Some of our best planned poultry
farms, as well as our best-paying ones,
are the outgrowth of woman's skill
and ingenuity in planning, and her
financial ability in conducting the en-
terprise. Most women show quail
fcation for neatness about poultry OF
which men are occasionally void, and
as cleanliness is an important factor,
she often outstrips our lords of crea-
ton" in results obtained. The care
Of poultry is productive of good health
to women engaged therein, giving
them sufficient exercise in the open
afr, and just enough care and respon-
sibility to make their work interest
ing and to make them feel their i'm
portance The field for women is
almost unlimited, and it pays her bet
ter profits than she can reasonably ex-
pect from most other business ven
lures. Commercial Poultry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-30
A Butter Fraud.

An ingenious fraud in the butter
line was brought to light recently in
England. In that country the amount
of moisture in butter is limited by
law to 16 per cent. Australian and
New Zealand buffers, on the other
hand, usually contain only per cent
of water. Taking advantage of this
fact, several firms imported large
quantities of these colonial buffers,
to which 8 per cent of water was then
added, thus bringing them down to
the British standard. AS the added
water naturally cost nothing and the
product was sold at the current price,
substantial profit was made.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-09-30
BRINGING IN THE GOLD.
How the Precious Metal Is Collected,
Guarded and Transported in Alaska.

''Six tons and half of yellow gold.
$3,20O,0O0 worth of virgin metal, the
largest single shipment ever brought out
from Alaska, was unioaded from the
steamship Jefferson of the Alaska Steam
ship company couple of weeks ago,
said Fred w. Armstrong of Seattle,
Wash.
"Of that sum- continued Mr.. Arm
strong, $50, 100000 was sent out by mail
and about 100000 by express, coming
from Fairbanks Circle, Dawson, and 9TH
er rich camps Of the interior. The gold
was accompanied sby several wealthy
mine operators with thousands in their
clothes, who have come to attend the
Seattle fair.
Receiving less consideration appar-
emily than the trunks and suitcases OF
the passengers the sacks of gold were
put ashore at pier by the sling load,
only small number watching the rich
cargo discharging, and many of them
not realizing that the dirty leather mail
pounches were filed with the precious
metal.
I'm dust and bricks the treasure was
shipped from the various camps along
the Tanana and Yukon on the steam
boat Victorian of the White Pass and
Yukon feet. The spring cleanup in CEN
trail Alaska and the Yukon territory
started long before the river vas free Of
ice, and the dumps we're relieved Of q
rich burden this spring before the first
| boat was able, to feel its way against the
ice toward Lake LIE Barge. On the VIC
torian a heavy armed guard kept watch
night and day to prevent any possibility
of robbery. At White Horse the golq
was shipped by rail to Skagway, thence
to be taken by the Jefferson and rushed
ia Seattle
"After singing 100 heavy sacks OF gold
on the dock the consignment was taken
to the postofiice by a dozen mail wagons
which were waiting on the dock There
were some extra men from the office to
guard the treasure, but the weight of the
pouches. one of which two men could
hardly lift, made robbery almost an i'm
possibility.
1.-The shipment OH the Jefferson besides
being the largest ever brought out indl-
Gates large cleanup. in Alaska this
summer Washington Herald.