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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
RATK|LLER MUST
SERVE AS JUROR
MAYOR GAYNOR REFUSES TO
GRANT EXEMPTION TO YER
MINE ExTERMiNAToR.

New York, March 29-Charles Frey,
professional ratkiller, recently wrote
Mayor Gaynor asking if he could not
be exempted from jury duty, on the
ground that the many calls of the
courts on his time interfered with his
services to the city in exterminating
vermin. Frey received the following
from Mr.. Gaynor:
Sooner than have the city overrun
with rate and everything eaten up by
them, | would rather have you re-
lieved from jury duty. The difficulty
is, however, that so many exemptions
already have been passed by the
legislature that there seem to be only
rat catchers and few other people left
to serve on juries.
Il see you are a classical scholar,
judging from the motto at the head of
your letter. My experience Is that
learned men are to be found every
where" Frey's business motto is:
"Audaces fortuna juvat" fortune
faTors the boldly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
APPLETON BREWERY
WORKERS ON STRIKE

Appleton, Wis, March 29.-Brew-
cry workers to the number of fifty
two employed in the plants of the Al-
pleton Brewery & Mailing company,
the George Walter Brewing company
of Appleton and the Walter Brewing
company of Menasha, walked out ON
a strike Yesterday morning, demand
ing an increase of from 81 to sS per
week in wages The employees OF the
Appleton Grain & Mailing company
made similar demand and conces-
sions were promptly made
Sons of wealthy brewers were driv-
ing delivery wagons yesterday, making
regular daily deliveries of the amber
fluid
The three breweries concerned are
closed. bWe non-union men are being
employed and the announcement is
that the plants viii be in full opera.
ton within day or two.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
CATHOLIC PRIEST DIES
OF BLOOD POISONING

indianapolis, March 29.-Rev. John
H, Boersig of Madison, Ind, died OF
the home of his brother in this city
late last night as a result of blood
poisoning contracted while he was ad-
ministering the sacrament to a dying
parishioner about one year ago. The
priest had come to this city to obtain
holy oils for use in his parish when
he became suddenly i'll with the dis
ease from which he had been a suf-
ferer. The illness resulting in the
death of Boersig, was contracted from
incubation of one of his fingers.
which touched the dying parishioner's
lips. There was a slight flesh wound
on the priests finger and through L
his blood was tainted with the disease
that ended in his death
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
PRETTY ROMANCE
OF CHOIR SINGERS
70 END AT ALTER

Carlisle, Pa, March 29.-From Har-
risburg has come romance OF the
Choir loft and the operate stage in
the announcement Of an engagement
for marriage. The engagement IS
that Of Miss Mary Hiestand Shearer,
daughter of Mr.. Raymond NJ Shear
er of Carlisle, formerly collector OF
internal revenue, to Mr.. James Glib
of Harrisburg. Miss Shearer and Mr..
Glib have sung together many times
in the Messiah Lutheran church al
Harrisburg, she being the soprano
solost Of the choir, and he being the
principal baritane. Then, a month
ago, the Harrisburg Operator society,
an amateur organization, presented
the Operetta, San Toy, and in this
they were cast together, she having
the leading feminine role, and ne
playing the chief masculine charac-
ter. They are to be married early IN
ATril.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
Ned's Hpril fool1
BY Louise Jameson.

1t was not new trick, but Ned
and Will had been April fooling all
morning, and their originality was
about exhausted Then Ned be-
thought him of the pocketbook in his
top drawer.
Il never use it," he said, "and it
has such fat, prosperous look a
fellow picking it up would think he
had a find for sure
Until afterwards" laughed Win
and Ned hurried away to get the
pocketbook.
He thought he heard his mother call
him, just as he closed the front door,
but he was not sure, and one of Ned's
faults was not making sure of things
at the proper time.
Anyway, | won't be gone long," he
told himself, as an excuse for not an.
swering. Here she is" he added,
fiourishing the pocketbook before
Wills eyes.
'It looks all right" Will agreed
"Sure there's nothing in it?"
Certain sure" answered Ned
except the paper I'm putting in now
haven't used it for ages. Come on,
let's put it around that corner. It's as
good a place as any, i guess"
Nov, if only that old skinflint Sny.
dir would happen along" said Will
as they watched from convenient
hiding place.
1t was not old Snydir, however, but
little Dolly Neale who presently came
around the corner. She was not run.
ming as usual, but walking very slow.
ly, and her wistful little face looked
strangely sad.
""Oh!" she cried, coming to sud.
den standstill, for her eyes had spied
the pocketbook. ooh, dear, what
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
CHICAGO DRYS
LOSE THEIR FIGHT

Chicago, March 29.-Chicago lost its
chance to vote on the saloon question
at the election April 5, according to a
decision reached by the election conn
missioners last night.
The commissioners decided that the
petition offered by the "drys' to have
the question shall this city become
anti-saloon territory?" put on ballots,
lacked sufficient signatures. The
"wets' had filed a complaint asserting
that out of $4,000 names, 26,12S were
those of persons not registered. The
commissioners sustained this charge.
Prohibition forces last night declared
that too little time interviewed before
election to permit court action to
have the question submitted to voters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
SYNDICATE NOT
OWNER OF ALASKA
WITNESS IN BALLINGER-PINcH
INVESTIGATION MAKES POSI-
TIVE DENIAL.
MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE AND
ATTORNEYS SHOW SIGNS
OF IMPATIENCE.

Washington, March 29.-The Bal
yesterday after an adjournment OF
two weeks.
AS soon as the committee met yes
terday morning, Attorney Brandeis.
representing CLAWS and others, sprang
surprise by requesting that Mr.. Bal
linger be called as one of his wit
nesses. Brandeis stated at first he
wished to identify by Mr.. Ballinger
two letters which he desired to intro
duce in evidence at this time. Ques-
toned further by members of the COM
mittee as to his intent, he admitted
that he desired to conduct a general
examination of the accused cabinet
official.
Counsel for Mr.. Ballinger objected
to this. The matter was passed over
temporarily and will be decided later
in executive session.
The witness stand was occupied the
entire day by Stephen Birch, manag-
ing director Of the Morgan-Guggen-
helm syndicate in Alaska Members
of the committee were deeply inter-
ested in the operations of the Alaska
syndicate and they piled the witness
with questions from every possible
angle. Much questioning was intend
ed to show that the Guggenheims prac-
tically control Alaska. Mr.. Birch
stoutly denied this.
Brandeis sought to show that the
Morgans and Guggenheims, with their
great power and influence in this
country must have brought this in
f1uencing power to bear during the
past two years in an effort to get
patents granted to the Cunningham
claimants. Mr.. Birch declared, how
ever, that he knew of no such efforts
being made.
1t was evident that members of the
committee are growing irritable and
that this irritability extends to the
counsel. There were frequent clashes
and both Brandeis and Vertrees. made
apologies at the close of the session
for impatient remarks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
THIRTEEN PERISH
IN CHICAGO FIRE
FURNITURE STORE HORROR Is
STARTED FORM ACCIDENTAL
IGNITION Or GASOLINE.
TWO YET UNAccoUNTED FOR
MAY SWELL THE DE FL
LIST.

Chicago, March 29.-Serch of the
Wreckage for the remaining bodies OF
those who lost their lives in the Fish
furniture company fire horror here
yesterday was discontinued Saturday
afternoon owing 10 the Danger from
tottering walls, but not until after Il
OF the dead had been recovered, ana
IL OF these identified.
While earlier estimates placed the
number of victims trapped on the
fourth and fifth floors Of the building
as high as 20, later investigation in
Cicates that there were but 16. Two
of these escaped with their lives
which leaves but two more to be ac-
counted for.
company, who by accident is said TO
have started the fire, told his story
to the fire attorney, Frank HOGAN.
yesterday afternoon.
Stoeckel was brought before the fire
attorney with his hand, which had
been burned, swathed in bandages.
He appeared heartbroken and told his
story with difficulty.
'At about 8:45 Friday morning"
Stoeckel said, "Mr. Mitchell, who is
a member of the firm, gave me three
pocket cigar lighters and told me to
go to the finishing room on the fourth
floor and fill them with benzine. |
had filled two lighters out of five gal
Ion can, and was working on the third
when there was an explosion. The
sheet of flame almost blinded me, and
I remember only dimly what happened
after that. / did not fully regain my
senses until reached the street. The
lighters contained a continuance to
make a spark, but whether | ignited
one of them or not | do not know.
when the flame shot up in front Of me
or it was blown out of my hands"
The identified dead are:
Harry Darlington, 40, painter
Ethel Anderson, IS, stenographer.
Miner w. Bell, advertising manager.
Rosie Brunke, II stenographer.
Mrs Hannah Burden, go widow,
foreman Of folding department
Lillian Sullivan, 16, folder
William Green, "a, clerk.
Ethel Lichenstein, 1S, stenographer.
Harry NJ. Mitchell, auditor of the
company, member of the firm, and
brother-in-law of Simon Fish
Veronica McGrath, II, stenographer.
Gertrude Quinn 90, folder
Missing:
Mary WargO, 20. folder.
Bert st. Clair, 20, confidential clerk.
Three others. whose names could
not be learned, are also reported
among the missing.
Alexander Bush, a street car con-
ductor, identified one of the bodies as
that of Rosie Brunke, whom he was
to have married easter Sunday. He
recognized her through the medium of
g. number of trinkets, including an
engagement ring he had given her.
Investigation will be made as to the
fire escapes on the building.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
ROOSEvELTS. VISIT
ANCIENT TOMBS
TAKE JOURNEY FROM CAIRO ON
CAMELs TO METROPOLIS OF
SAkkARA.
INSPECT SARCOPHAGIl OF OLD
EGYPTlANS-MOvING PIC
TURE MAN.

Cairo, Egypt, March 29.-Up with
the sun, after a restful night at Mena
house, Colonel Roosevelt and party
were early astir preparing for a visit
at Metropolis of Sakkara, where are
the wonderful tombs of various kings,
of Thy and the Apis Bulls. A portion
of Thursday night was spent in view
ing the sphynx by moonlight, and Mr..
Roosevelt said yesterday that the
weird sight had been thoroughly en-
joyed by himself and family. 1t was
the most interesting thing he had
seen during the trip to Africa.
Last night the Roosevelt family re-
turned to Cairo, dined with American
Consul General Iddings, and later at
tended banquet rendered him by Sir
Eden Gorst, British agent and consul
general of Egypt.
Major Watson paid the respects OF
the khedive to the American huntsman
and rendered him the use of the
khedive's special camel corps for an
eight mile ride across the desert to
Sakkara. Mr.. Roosevelt accepted with
much pleasure. The colonel and Ker-
nit each rode one of the animals over
the dreary waste to Metropolis, but
Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel chose
more comfortable sand cart
Arriving at the tombs of the bulls
of Apis, the oldest of which dates
back to 1900 B. c., the sightseers were
met by an archaeologist who had been
instructed to act as guide. With
lighted candles the Americans entered
the dark caverns and looked with in
terest upon the huge sarcophagii.
Mr.. Roosevelt evinced great curios-
ity in the methods used by the
ancient Egyptians, and piled the
Psychologist with numerous questions.
From the tombs of the bulls the par
ty proceeded to the temples and
tomb of Thy, plebian, who lived in
the fifth dynasty, but who was so
esteemed that he was permitted to
marry princess. Here the Roose-
welt family was joined by Oscar s..
Straus, American ambassador to Tur-
key, Mrs. Straus, Mr. Iddings and Miss
Iddings.
From the temple the Roosevelt party
repaired to the home of the archeol-
ogist, where they stopped for a few
minutes to partake of light refresh
ments. The privacy of the move
ments of the Americans was invaded
during their tour by a moving pic
ture man, who focused his machine
upon them and rolled off yard after
yard of films.
After refreshments the entire party
continued the sightseeing trip toward
the Nile. In recrossing the desert
Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Straus occu-
pied the sand cart, Mr.. Roosevelt, Miss
Roosevelt and Miss Iddings chose
camels, while Kermit, Ambassador
Straus and Mr. Iddings rode donkeys.
Arrived at the Nile the party took
a launch out to dababiyas, or large
river boat, where Mr. Roosevelt was
welcomed by George Wyssa Bey, his
wife, his brother and sister, all OF
whom were educated at the mission
schools of Assiut and Beirut Lunch
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
ANTI-SALOON WORKERS
ROTTEN EGG VICTIMS

Appleton, Wis, March 29-Supt. u.
G.. Humphrey of Milwaukee, head OF
the Wisconsin Anti-Saloon league, and
the Rev E. O. Bullock and wife and
child of Hortonville, were rotten
egged in that village at the conclusion
of no-liquor address delivered at
the city hall.
The ruffians followed the speakers
from the hall to the hotel and eli
NAKED their work by hurting stones
and slightly injuring several members
Of the party.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
RECALLS FATE OF CAPT.
CHARLES LEE MOSES

Washington, March 29-Forty-two
years ago, Captain Charles Lee
Moses of the United States navy
survivor of the battle of Merrimac
and Monitor and officer of the Kear-
sarge when she sunk the Alabama,
left Bangkok, Siam, for San Francis
co, on the brig Swallow and never
was heard of again. A day or two
ago the wife of Moses wrote Repre-
sentative Roberts of Massachusetts
to inquire if anything could be
learned of mis- whereabouts. The
Swallow is supposed to have foun-
dered
Captain Moses had been sent as
consul to Borneo. He gave up the
position as consul and wrote his wife
from Bangkok that he was sailing
for home on the Swallow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
TEfR0RIZES TOWN,
COMMITS SUICIDE,
FEAR OF ARREST

Spokane, March 29.-After holding
the town of Northport, Washington, In
panic for three hours early yester-
day, dynamiting tho home of a cir!
with whom he was infatuated and
killing the town marshal, who sought
to arrest him, Martin Kloose, aged AZ,
ended his own life with bullet when
he abandoned hope Of escaping the
townspeople who surrounded him in
his home in which he was barricaded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
WOMAN AND CHILD
BURNED TO DEATH

Chicago. March pa woman and
child are known to be dead and sever
al others are believed to have per-
ished in a fire which destroyed a
dwelling or South Ashland avenue,
occupied by many people, early yes
terday morning
Several families were asleep on the
upper floor Of the structure, which IS
frame affair, when the fire broke
out, and the police were unable to ac-
count for them. The number of miss
ing was not learned In tle hallway
a fireman stumbled over the bodies OF
the woman and child. All the tenants
ara Polish
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
MRS. GAYLEY GETS
DIVORCE DECREE

Reno, New, March 29.-Julia Gard
ner Eayiey OF New York, wife OF
James Gayey former vice president
of the United States Steel corpora
ton, was yesterday granted a decree
IF d yorce on her cross complaint
filed in the district court here.
BY the decree Mrs. Gaylcy receives
$4,000 alimony in a lump.
Gayley's complaint, which alleged
desertion. was answered by a cross
complaint alleging desertion and non
support
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
SENATOR DANIEL
REPORTED BETTER

Daytona, Fla, March 29-There was
been such marked improvement in the
lsst two days in the condition OF
United States Senator Daniel that hts
physicians believe it will be possible
TO remove him to his Virginia home
within two weeks. The senator is
practically out of the coma which en-
shrouded him for twelve days past.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
WADE H. ELLIS TO
AID GOVERNMENT

Cincinnati, March 29.-Prominent
government attorneys representing the
federal government are in the city con-
ferring with former Assistant United
States Attorney General Ellis in pre-
paration for the greatest legal battle
of the interstate commerce commits
sion's existence.
The case which is set for hearing
in the supreme court of the United
States, April 4, involves the power
conferred on the commission by the
Hepburn law to fix rates where. the
railroads are found to be overcharg-
ing
The point is vital toward rendering
effective the work of the commission,
and Ellis has been especially retained
in the case.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
CONGRESS MAY CUT
MEMBERS MILEAGE

Washington, March 29.-Five cents
per mile as mileage for senators and
members of the house going and re-
turning from the sessions of congress,
instead of the present rate of 10
cents per mile, is urged by Represent.
alive Cox, of Indiana, who introduced
a bill to that effect yesterday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
GHOULS ROB GRAVES
AFTER THIRTY YEARS

Forest Hill, La, March 29.-Prob-
ably the most unusual robbery in the
history of Louisiana was perpetrated
here. The body of E. D. Cainier was
exhumed by thieves by whom gold
teeth, diamond ring, gold watch
and cuff buttons were taken from the
corpse. Mr.. Gainier's body was sealed
in the tomb more than thirty years
ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31

mined in the future by boards appoint
ed by the commissioner of Indian af-
fairs, known as competency boards"
The boards will be appointed for each
reservation as necessity arises and be
of temporary character. Each board
will be composed of the local superin.
tendent of the reservation concerned,
an inspector of the Indian service and
a representative of the state in which
the reservation is located.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
FOREST FIRES RAGING
In EASTERN STATES

Pittsburg, aArch 29.-Reports of
forest fires that have reached seri-
Gus stage are coming in from many
sections of this state and West Vir-
ginia Acres of timber and miles of
fences have been destroyed and farm
ers are blowing ground about their
houses and barns to save their pos
sessions
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
$500, 900 FIRE LOSS
IN BOSTON SlIRlIRRS

Boston. March 2s.-Fanned by
gale, three fires caused much damage
in the north shore district yester-
day. Essex, Hamilton and Revere
each suffered from the flames. The
total loss is estimated at 5000, 600.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31

con was served on the deck of the
boat
The visit to Cairo of Mr.. Straus is
without political bearing.
Colonel Roos> yelt dominates the
thought of all Cairo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
T.C PLATT'S PROPERTY
GOES TO THREE SONS

Oswego, N. Y, March 29.-All of
former United States Senator Platt's
property was left to his three sons
under his will, which was admitted
to probate yesterday: The value O.
the estate was not given in the will.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31

He didn't lift the pocketbook
That lay upon the street;
He didn't kick the battered hat,
And cripple both his feet;
He didn't eat the gTiddle cake
Composed of cotton thick;
He didn't wear the funny sign
Requesting folks to Kick"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
TO DETERMINE
INDIAN COMPETENCY

Washington. March 29-The quail
fications of Indians to assume the
rights of citizenship will be deter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
AT THE HEAD OF THE CLASS.

He didn't ask for coil of strap
Nor view the tunnels hole;
He didn't pick the dollar UP
That glowed like burning coal;
But oh, and oh! he proved to be
The leading April fool
He tried to play chiropodist
Upon poor old mule.
w. d. Nesbit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
A Literary Catastrophe.

A Literary Catastrophe.
Hear about Perkins? Pretty
tough.
mo. WHAT"
"The poor fellow dropped the ver-
nacular, bumped against hard word,
and split his infinitive Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-03-31
TO MEET IN LA CROSSE.
Democratic COMMITTEES Will Elect
Chairman.

La Crosse, Wis, March 29.-The
democratic state central committee
was yesterday invited to meet here
on tn occasion of the Jefferson day
banquet, April 10, as it will be neces-
sary for the committee to meet soon
to elect new chairman to succeed
H. H. Manson of Wausau, resigned
The searchlight., 1910-04-22
Tennessee Fiahts Octopus,

Washington. April 16.-The govern
ment has for the moment given way
to let the state OF Tennessee wrestle
with the Standard OIL In the arena Of
the supreme court OF the United
States.
While the main attack upon tho
great old corporation under the feder-
nj antitrust law has been deferred
for weeks. or perhaps even months.
by the courts decision that the case
must be reargued. a subsidiary battle
Will be fought before the court early
next week over the attempt OF the
state OF Tennessee to oust the STAN
dard OIL Co. from doing business there
because of alleged violation of the
antitrust statute OF that state.
The state courts have adjudged
against the corporation. which now
appeals to the federal supreme court
from the judgment of the busters.
The searchlight., 1910-04-22
ALMOST TOTAL LOSS.
Fruit Crop Of Country Almost Entire
Iy Ruined by Cold SpeII,

Fargo. April 1s-Reports received in
this city today by commission and fruit
houses show that the cold snap Of
the past few days has done incalculabls
damage to the fruit crop of the central
northwest. Apples, cherries plums and
other small fruits are almost entirely
killed Off for this year in many parts
OF the Dakotas. Minnesota. Wisconsin.
Iowa and even farther south.
Des Moines. Iowa. April 1s.-Sec.
Westley Green Of the Iowa State Hor-
ticultural department today estimated
that the loss OF Iowa's fruit and vege-
table crop from freezing weather will
be far In excess of s5.000.0 600 He as
serts that much fruit cherries and
plums In particular has been totally
destroyed while vegetables may be re-
planted thus regaining a portion of
the loss. Snow Is falling today in
many parts of Iowa. temperature
OF % above zero was reported today In
southern Iowa during the night and
the damage is thought to be heavy.
Kansas City. Mo. April 1S.-Temp-
erature ranging from 81 degrees to ss
degrees above zero accompanied by
intermittent fiurries of snow rspre-
sented the weather conditions in
western Missouri. eastern Kansas and
southern Nebraska last night and
early today.