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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
BANDITS MAY HAVE
GONE TO ST. LOUIS
CLEWS INDICATE ESCAPE IN
THAT DIREcTIoN-$72,0o0 RE.
WARD OFFERED.

st. Louis, Jan. 23.-All trails of the
four men who held up and robbed
the Missouri Pacific train near Eu
reka, Friday night, lead to st. Louis.
Two hundred men and six blood
hounds covered the greater part Of
st. Louis county yesterday in an al
most fruitless search.
The only clews developed so far are
that boat wherein the bandits may
have foated down the Merrimac river
to a point convenient to st. Louis,
was stolen Friday night few miles
from the scene of the robbery; that
city; bloodhounds' trail led toward the
city, and that one of the men was an
experienced railroad engineer.
Rewards aggregating 1920 were
offered yesterday. The governor Of
fered the maximum which the state
allows, $500 for each man. The Mis-
souri, Pacific offered $500 for each
man, and the postofice department,
81, 200 for taking the men, dead or
alive A check of the registered
mail pouches is in progress to deter
mine the amount stolen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
TRY AGAIN FOR
MORSE'S FREEDOM
DECISION OF JUDGE HOUGH IN
HEiNzE CASE GIVES ICE
KING HOPE.

New York, Jan. ga decision by
Judge Hough. in the federal court yes
terday, questioning the indictment
against F. Augustus Heinze, has given
hope to the friends of Charles w.
Morse, who has begun a term of 15
years in the federal prison.
Morse's lawyer said that if he coulu
establish similar facts he would move
that Morse was unlawfully indicted.
Heinze was indicted for violation OF
the national banking law. Judge
HOuh said: The common law is mat
the grand jury shall listen to witness
es and no one else, except as author.
lied by the law officers. When this
indictment was under consideration,
John P. Fernsler, party to the pro-
ceedings, was asking technical ques
tions of other expert accountants,
and throughout suggested a method
of examining expert witnesses thought
70 be allied with the defendant. Ferns
lei IL AOI q ia w 81 CtAlh was IACI ~
tanned by the prosecution as counsel.
1t never had been urged that counsel
was entitled to have in the grand jury
room an expert assistant"
After the counsel for Morse had
read Judge HOugh's decision, he salu:
whether I established similar facts
in the case Of my client or not l ex-
pect to apply for a habeas corpus
which viii enable me to present to the
court these questions:
| First, whether the court was con
stituted within the meaning of the
constitution, it being conceded that
one OF the jurors was demented.
Second, whether the defendant was
afforded a trial by an impartial jury
when the jury was overshadowed and
surrounded by private paid detectives
Of the prosecution.
Third, whether the sentence OF
five years is in excess of the statu
! tory term is void sentence"
Two other indictments pending
against Heinze were on charages OF
over certification of checks of Otto
Heinz &, Co., the other for misappltca
ton Of funds Of the Mercantile Ma
tiOnal bank.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
MISSOURI-PACIFIC
TRAIN HELD Up
BANDITS BLOW SAFE IN Elk
PRESS CAR AND SECURE
MONEY.
FOUR MEN IN GANG-HANDY
WITH GUNs-PASSENGERs
UNMOLESTED.

St. Louis, Jan. 25.-The Missouri
Pacific train from Kansas City, due
here at 1910, was held up by four
masked men between Glencoe and
Eureka at 9:45 last night The four
men mounted the cab and after bind
ing the engineer and fireman de-
tached the mail and express cars.
The engine crew then ran the en-
CINE into this city to give the alarm.
The passenger coaches were strand
ed near the scene of the hoIdup but it
is not known what became OF the
other cars.
The express car was said to contain
several thousand dollars in currency
A special train started for the scene
and outgoing trains were held until
the missing cars were located.
The train was Tagged with red
lantern. AS the engine stopped the
four men showed reviewers into the
faces of the engineer and firemen.
The baggage, mail and express cars
were detached Then with the rob-
ber5 in the cab the engineer was com
PEELED to run with them toward St
Louis The passengers were unmo-
Tested.
The missing cars and the engine
now are somewhere in the district
thirty miles between the scene OF the
robbery and St Louis and a posse of
deputy sheriffs and detectives are
securing the district It is supposed
the express car safe was blown IN
some desoIate spot and that the rob
bers fled.
The three passenger coaches were
left standing on the main line until
after midnight when a special trair
from this city arrived
Later the passengers were brougH
here.
The Missouri Pacific officials say 1t
is impossible to determine how much
the safe contained. The region of the
hOldup is sparsely settled and news
of the robbery did not reach st. Louis
until II. Conductor Butts climbed
off the train to see what was the trou-
BILE and was met by a fusiIade n
shots.
After the engine had disappeared,
Butts walked back to a farmers
house near Eureka and telephoned to
St. Louis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
SECRETARY KN0X'S PLAN
MEETS OPPOSITION

Washington, Jan. 23-News that
both England and France will with
hold Endorsement of Secretary Knox's
plan for the naturalization of the
Manchurian railroads was received
in the state department with much
surprise and regret. No official an
nouncement was received. The
strongest hope was expressed that III
any event the powers will assent to
Mr. Knox's alternative proposition for
the naturalization of the proposed
Chin Chow Fu-Tsitchar-Aigun ROAD
The construction of this road l..
deemed of the highest Importance in
the scheme Of developing western
Manchuria and eastern Mongolia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
DOCTORS FALL OUT.
ST, Cloud Practitioners Charged With
Breach Of Medical Ethics.

ST, Cloud Practitioners Charged With
Breach Of Medical Ethics.
St Cloud, MIMI. Jan. Pa rue
ton among members OF the Setarns-
Benton County Medical association
seems imminent. Three st Cloud
physicians caused to be printed long
stories of their success in which was
couched subtle advertisement. ms
is considered a breach of the efnics
of the medical profession and the
other physicians publicly denounced
them and threatened they would
bring the matter before the mex,
meeting of the association. The &C,
cused are coming back with the as
sertion that they will expose crook
edness among those who are bring
ing the charges. The trouble is to
be threshed out at public meeting
next week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
TWELVE CHILDREN
DURING NINE YEARS

Los Angeles, Jan 23.-TwO girls
and two boys were born yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wilson, making
twelve children born to this couple
in nine years. The Wilson's were
married in Chicago % years ago.
Two sets Of triplets and one pair
Of twins were previously born to the
couple, seven Of whom, including the
last four. survive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
EXPECTING NEWS OF
BATTLE ANY TIME

Bluefelds, Jan. 23.-Estrada yester-
day received telegram from Madriz,
through Admiral Kimbal, saying that
he refuses to recognize the provision
al government. This means that all
peace negotiations are off.
It is believed that Madriz' adVls-
ors. who are practically the same men
who served Zelaya, are not anxious
for peace
Generals Chamorro, Mena, Zele-
dona, Masis and Correo, with 1000
men, are now all in the department
at Chontales. New of a battle is ex-
pected any time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
RAILROADS READY
TO MEET DEMANDS
TRIANMEN AND OFFICIALS
AGREE NO DANGER OF
STRIKE NOW.

New York, Jan. 25.-The announce
ment that the New York Central
Erie and LackaWanna had refused the
demands Of the railway trainmen and
conductors. was discussed last night
at the eastern headquarters of the
trainmeu Secretary Williams SAID:
The railroads and trainmen are
working tremendously. All talk OF
strike j. premature. Our demands
were turned down today, but each
road has expressed wish for further
conference, which clearly indicates
that more money is coming to the
men"
General Manager Stuart, of the
Erie, chairman of the general manag-
ers' association, said:
Though their demands are too high
to be considered now, the railroads
are ready to meet the men half way.
There is not the slightest doubt that
an amiable arrangement will be
reached
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
JAPS AND RUSSIA
TURN KNOX DOWN

Toxic, Jan. 25.-The reply of the
Japanese government to the United
States proposal for the naturalization
Of the Manchurian railways was
handed to American Ambassador
O'Brien yesterday afternoon. 1t is d
polite declinatOn
st. Petersburg, Jan. 22.-Russia's
reply to Secretary Knox's note pro.
posing the naturalization of the Man
churian railways was delivered to
Ambassador RockhiII yesterday. The
Knox proposition is rejected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
PROPOSE BOND ISSUE
FOR S6O.OOO.OOO

Washington, Jan. 23.-Ceru1cates
OF Indebtedness Or bonds to amount
to $G0000,000 to raise money Ito
complete and properly extend the
reclamation projects already begun, "
will be authorized in a bin to be re
ported to the senate Monday. The
measure in principle is approved By
President Taft.
A majority Of the senate irrigation
committee favor the certificates arr
or j, was reported that Cannon be-
Iieved it would be impossible 70 ger
a bond issue through the house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
FIVE KILLED IN
RAILROAD WRECK

Cincinnati, Jan. 23.-Five men are
dead as a result of the wreckage of
the Big -Four night express from Chi
cago, which left the track two miles
west of here yesterday morning, while
flying at the rate of so miles an hour.
The dead are:
Frank Stadtlander, conductor.
c. W. Goldie. fireman.
Fred c. Murphy, engineer.
Michael Lewis, brakeman.
John Suckel of Cincinnati.
Fifteen passengers were injured
none seriously.
Rounding a curve the big engine
leaped from the track, and whirled in
a semi-circle and plunged through a
coach Of its own train. By a marvel
Gus chance not a passenger was
killed or seriously hurt.
Goldie was instantly KILLED. The
others succumbed in the hospital All
are fearfully scalded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
Pre- sident Diaz.

President Diaz of Mexico is one OF
the most remarkable of living rulers.
His father was an innkeeper, and
the president is Of mixed Spanish
and italian blood His rise to fame
was as remarkable as it was rapid,
and it would be difficult 20 estimate
the good that he has done for Mex
leo. Although he is an autocrat Of
autocrats, he is very democratic, and
is immensely popular among his peo-
pie He is 80 years old, but no one
would think it to look at him, and
he is still vigorous and as hard
worker as most men half his age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
JOHN R. WALSH STARTS
CLIPPING BUREAU

LeavenWorth, Jan. 23.-John R.
Walsh was initiated into the work OF
reading clerk in the bureau of crimi-
nal identification at the federal pris-
on yesterday.
His duty is to read newspapers and
clip stories of criminals, which are
preserved.
Walsh's hands are drawn with rheu,
matism, and he is unable to work
deity. He made slow progress yes
terday through a large pile Of news
papers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
THOMAS TAGGART
DANGEROUSLY SHOT

Natchez, Miss, Jan. 25.-Thomas
Taggart, democratic national commit
teeman of Indiana, was accidentally
shot while hunting with his private
secretary, Harry Horton, near Fayette,
yesterday afternoon. Forty-two bird
shot struck Taggart in the face, right
shoulder and chest. 1t is feared the
sight of one eye is destroyed.
Horton fired at bevy of birds. the
charge striking his companion VINO
was in the underbrush. Taggart was
taken to Louisville aboard a speclaI
train last night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
POLICE FIND HEAD Of
MURDERED WOMAN

Chicago, Jan 23.-The horribly mu-
tilatod and scalDed head of Mrs. Jen-
ME Cleghorn, whose decapitated body
was found in a resort Wednesday, was
found last night in vacant lot sew
eral blocks distant from the scene OF
the murder
Eugene CIeghorn, of Geneva, Wis
consin, informed the police yesterday
that the murdered woman was his
wife, but he will have nothing to do
with the case.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
MUsKALoNeE EAT EACH OTHER
Only One Left of 1000 Placed in the
Tank

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 23.-While it
has always been known to sportsmen
that the muskaIonge is a destroyer
Of his own kind, the average man has
never suspected that this game fish ID
half as bad as a report by the forest,
fish and game commissioner makes
him out. This is It:
"One thousand muskalonge fry were
placed IN tank at the Oneida hatch
cry at Constantia, New York. At the
end Of a certain period it was discoY-
cred that but 500 remained At the
end Of the second period but $50 of
the fish remained. At the end of the
third period but one fine, fat specf-
men survived. He was badly scared,
but he was there in all his glory,
splendid example of the survival of
the fittest."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
IOWA OUTSHOOTS
WASHINGTON STATE

Washington, Jan. 23.-In the second
match being shot indoors by the inter
collegiate indoor rife shooting league
Thursday night, the University OF
Iowa defeated Washington state col
Iege by 81 points, which gives the
Iowa team the record mark of the
shoot 1909 points. Columbia universe
ty defeated Cornell by %. The inter
collegiate indoor championship match
will be shot during the week ending
March 26.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
For Latin-American Peace

Washington, Jan. 25.--President
Taft yesterday discussed with the
Mexican ambassador, De La Barra,
the whole Central American situation
It is understood that the ambassador
assured the president that Mexico is
DESTROYS of cooperating to preserve
the peace of the lAtin-American re-
publics and has no desire to mix in
their internal affairs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
Satisfied With $50.

Burlington, Ia, Jan. 25,-A highway
man CARRIED as a tramp, entered the
West Burlington Savings bank yester-
day afternoon, presenting a revolver
at the head of Cashier Johnson and
demanding all the money in sight.
Johnson swept $50 over the counter
and the fellow backed out and disap-
peared.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27

the trades labor council and circulat
ed among the workmen, resulted in
many signing.
Drop of TWO Cents.
Pittsburg, Jan. 23.-MeatIess menus
at several hotels and restaurants,
hundreds of workmen signing Austen
ton pledges and a drop Of two cents
per pound in the prices of pork and
veal, is the result of the meat boycott
in Pittsburg. Yesterdays reduction
was made independently by a retail
butcher. 1t is estimated that $4,000
working men of greater Pittsburg
pledged abstinence.
Must Show Major.
Jefferson City, Jan. 23.-Attorney
General Major yesterday applied to
the supreme court for the appointment
of an examiner to take testimony in
proceedings to ascertain whether
there is a trust or combination of
meat packers in Missouri which con-
trolls prices.
Major charges packing companies
of the country are combined unIaw-
fully to fix the prices paid to live
stock raisers and dealers, to fix prices
to wholesalers, dealers and consum
ers for eggs, poultry, butter, agricul.
tural and dairy products, fertilizers,
greases, cattle, sheep, hogs and all
similar products.
For Export Tax.
Cleveland, Jan. 23.-Petitions to
congress to place an export tax on
meats, in the hope that the prices Will
be lowered thereby will be started
here tomorrow.
Call for Investigation.
Boston, Jan. 23.-OId Faneuil hall
last night appealed for relief from the
high prices Of the necessities of life,
a meeting Of 800 people listening to
addresses by cIeTgymen, labor lead.
ers, legislators and citizens, and join
ing a resolution petitioning president,
congress, governor and legislature for
the investigation and regulation of
traffic in food products. Vice Presi,
dent O'Brien Of the central labor un.
ion, announced that he offered in the
legislature yesterday, a petition and
ill for a paid commission and an ap-
ropriation Of $4,000 for the investi,
alton of causes and remedies of the
evils under discussion.
Differences in Prices.
Detroit, Jan. 223.-The News yester.
day made an extensive canvass of the
state to obtain the comparative
prices of meats and today will print
a schedule of prices tending to show
that meats are disproportionateIy
cheaper in towns surrounded by cat
tie raising districts than in cities
which are dependent upon city pack,
ing houses.
The figures show difference OF six
cents per pound in beef between the
o;& he TyYz-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
NOTED KENTUCKIAN
DEAD AT PHOENIX

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 25.-Word has
been received of the death, at Phoe-
nix, Ariz., of Arthur Goebel, brother
of the late William Goebel who was
killed ten years ago while contestng
for the governorship for Kentucky.
Arthur Goebel lived in Covington
and was the head Of a large mercan-
tile house in Cincinnati. He fought
for years to have the slayers OF his
brother punished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
HALF 4 HUNDRED
DEAD At SUDBURY
RAILWAY WRECK RESULTS APP.
PALLING-coNDUcToR REY-
NOLDs HERO.
ELEVEN BODIES RECOVERED
OTHERS IN CAR AT RIVER
BOTTOM.

Sudbury, Ont, Jan. 23.-With three
big dray loads Of rough boxes wait
ing to receive the bodies Of upwards
of two score Of victims, the scene OF
Fridays Canadian Pacific wreck at
Spanish River. presented yesterday
almost hopeless field OF labor for
the hundred men sent out to clear
away the wreckage and recover the
bodies.
A BLIZZARD ragged all day. During the
day two Of the wrecked cars, the col
onist car and the first class coach,
whose ventlatOrs were visible above
the water yesterday morning, drifted
under the bridge and completed the
submergmcnt. Little remains Of the
second class coach, which split when
# struck the bridge girder and took
fire. Ice closed over the two sunken
cars and it is impossible to determine
their exact location
More than thirty injured were
brought here. The known dead are:
Joseph HemauIt, MathesOn, Ont.
IS. e. Zoumau. ChisoIm, MINI.
Nicholas NichoIan, Chisolm, Mimi.
Mrs. G. Houde, SauIt Ste Marie.
NJ. Spinkozum, SauIt Ste Marie.
Mike MikewicIdoukot, Sault Ste
Marie.
Laredo Happt, SauIt Ste Marie.
Jose Marott, address unknown)
John Roseback, North Bay.
George McIIhenry, North Bay.
viii Lavery, North Bay.
Missing and probably dead:
Charles Carey, airbrake inspector.
D. A. Munday Canadian Pacific fuel
department.
Patrick Kinahan, Bruce Mines, Ont
Clara Tees, four years old, Kina-
hans granddaughter.
Father Currie, Blind River, Ont.
Thomas Aussant, Blind River
The number Of bodies in the sub
merged cars may not be known for
many days. Among the passengers
unaccounted for are Rev. ChiIderhouse
of Sault Ste Marie and auditor Rot.
ertsor of the Canadian Pacific.
When the wreck occurred the en-
CINE and the combination mail ana
baggage car and the express car had
passed safely upon the 200 foot bridge,
when the forward trucks Of the sec
ond class coach jumped the track
The car struck the immense steel gI'-
der with such force that it snapped
the girdor i'm two and split the car
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
the election of:

TWenty-iour districts ballotted yes
terday but from only seven have re
turns been received. The day is the
brightest the unionists have yet OK
perienced None Of them predicted
gain of 10 seats. The liberals found
the small satisfaction of two gains
from Fridays belated returns and two
from among the seven announced last
night.
The week ends with the unionists
jubilant. The liberals cannot now
possibly obtain an independent major
ity and the Irish nationalists are as
sured of control in the house accord
ing to all political prophets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
TO AID MEAT BOYCOTT.
Domestic Economist to Publish Re,
ceipts for Substitute Foods.

Washington, Jan. 25.-By engaging
a corps of experts in household eco
Monies and the preparation of TODD
products to devise substitutes for any
article Of food which is boycotted on
account of high prices the anti-food
trust league yesterday took the
first step in aiding the meat boycott.
The experts soon will send broadcast
receipts for foods which are claimed
to- be capable of Offering as much nu-
triton as beef.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
GUGGENHEIMs GoesLE COAL.
Get option on 80 Per Cent. of West
VIRGINIA Fields

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 25.-Rep-
resentatives of the Guggenheims have
obtained options on 80 per cent. Of the
New river coal fields, which comprise
100000 acres. The plan is to combine
the entire bituminous coal interests
Of southern West Virginia, the Fair
mont field, and the holdings of the
Pittsburg Coal Co. This would give
the Guggenheims control of Is per
cent. of the soft coal of the country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27

News brought by passengers of the
Empress of Japan, which has arrived
at Victoria, British Columbia, from the
orient, is that there is continued talk
current of probable second war be-
tween Russia and Japan. Lord Fraz-
Ter, foreign editor of the London
Times, confirms these reports.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27

If chicken is served with dump
lings, that settles it; II is at least a
year old. No chicken can lay claim
to having died young if it is served
on the table with dumplings. Youth
in a chicken is sufficient garnish-
ment, as it is with a girl.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27

only few miles distant Lapeer
shows the lowest prices for beef.
In Detroit and other larger cities
the prices of beef range from 27 down
to 10 cents, Kalamazoo presenting
top figures.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
Protest stensland,s Parole.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-The United Pol
ISL republican club have appealed to
Governor Denaen to veto the pardon
boards parole of Paul o, Stensland
The resolution adopted declares that
Stensland is not sufficiently punished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27

Ware, Mass, Jan. 23.-The First
National bank was broken into in a
novel manner at noon when . young
doe, thoroughly frightened by pass
ersby, leaped through the glass Of
one of the windows. Barely clearing
the note teller, working in front Of the
window, the deer landed on the cash
ier's desk, scattering currency in all
directions. No attempt was made "
the employees Of the bank to restrain
the animal, which finally died from lis
own exertions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
When the Trouble Started.

John have decided to have Mrs.
Sewswell cut out my dresses after
bis"
81 have decided to cut out about
half of them myself. dear. Houston
Post
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
o, You Bears !

Newburg, ~ Y, Jan. 23.-A buck,
with spreading antlers, was killed on
the West Shore railroad at West Ha-
yerstraw The deer was attracted
by the headlight of the locomotive and
stood on the tracks when struck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27
LIBERALS CANNOT
SECURE MAJORITY
uNiONiSTSs MAKE GREAT GAINS
IN ENGLISH ELEc-
TlONS.

London, Jan. 23,-Reports were re-
c9ived yesterday for 20 seats Of the
next house of commons, but of these
So voted Friday. The results showed
the election of: