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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
JOURNAL VIC RIES.

The Milwaukee Journal has scored
another great victory. Twenty years
ago Editor Nieman was the great jour-
nalistic leader in the movement for re-
covering from the state treasurers in
terest Incorporated, and for good
politics generally. Upon the success of
that movement, Col. William F. Villas,
the leading progressive Democrat of
that time, publicly thanked the Journal
for the great service rendered by it to
the state. Now, Editors Nieman and
Campbell are the acknowledged chiefs
among progressive journalists; and Sen
ator LaFollette, whom all Progressive
Republicans follow, thanks the Journal
for its powerful influence for good in
the primary campaign of 1910.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15

is such departure from the old time,
servile party organ, where craftsmanship
outranked patriotism, that the Journal S
attitude in this campaign cannot help
but exert unreasonable influence in
pointing out the way to more indepen-
dence, and broader views and thereby
greater service for purer politics and
good government among the smaller
newspaper of Wisconsin. t
Whatever The Journal undertakes,
it does with will, and it's work and
service have greatly strengthened the
Progressive cause in Wisconsin. The
higher type of Independent journalism
is much to be desired everywhere in
the state to ferret out the enemies of
the people, nc matter under what party
banner they seek shelter" e..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
Want advs. are business bringers.
THE FIRST WINDMILLS.
Could Work Only When the Wind
Blew From a Certain Point.

Could Work Only When the Wind
Blew From a Certain Point.
Windmills are said to have been in
roduced into England by the Knights
Of st. John. who observed them in use
among the Saracens in the Crusades,
but how long they had been in ex-
istence before this it is not possible to
ascertain. A water mill was built in
Bohemia in the year 71S, for an old
chronicler mentions it. going on to say
that before that time all the mills In
Bohemia were windmills set upon the
summit of hills"
For hundreds OF years windmills
were among the most important adj
Juncts of industry, yet they hardly
changed from the rude and primitive
design of earliest days They were
fixed in one position. and so could only
be worked when the wind blew from
a certain quarter, while the four sails
boosted no Stats or checking apparatus
of any kind which must have been
most inconv enient at times 9aa i
The first idea of arranging a mill so
that it could be worked "whene'er the
wind did blow" was that of lettering
an ordinary mill In the middle of q
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
A Great Newspaper.

The Springfield (Mass.) Republican
is great newspaper. The Weekly is
published without advertisements. 1t
is sixteen page paper, seven columns
to the page. Besides containing full
and accurate reports of the news Of the
day, it gives religious intelligence, re-
views of the latest books, matters per-
tanning to farm life, poetry, stories, etc.
Its editorials are always able. With
last weeks issue The Weekly Repubi
can entered it's S7th year. The publish
ers say:
cit was established September s,
1924. In the growth of The Daily
Republican, The Weekly has never been
sighted. Other newspapers have drop
ped their weekly editions, but this
journal has year after year bestowed
great pains on it's Weekly, into which
goes the cream of the seven daily issues
of each week, so giving such com
prehensive survey of the affairs Of the
country and the world as is nowhere
surpassed" ft'#-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
FOOD JOURNALISM

Burt Williams of Ashland, candidate
at the primary for Democratic candi-
date for United States senator, thus
commends the work of the Milwaukee
Journal in the campaign:
The Milwaukee Journals policy of
consistently fighting for the advance
ment of the Progressive principles in
both the old parties exerted in itself a
profound influence on the recent cleo
ton and such newspaper policy can
not help but be an inspiration to men of
all parties to hold political ideals on
the highest possible plane. l.T sd
Mot only this, but the splendid
example of metropolitan newspaper S
appealing to the patriotism of all
citizens to support their own party
ranks only those candidates known to
be Progressive and in sympathy with
measures in the interest of the people
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
Boarding Stable Destroyed by
Fire in Hampstead, L. /.
VAN nest VILLAGE IN RUINS
Oil Fire in Bakersfield, CAL, Becomes
Spectacular-Flowing Wells Throw
Flames 400 Feet Into Air
OIL Loss Very Large.

New York, Sept. 13.-ln fire in the
stables of George Munson, on the old
Joshua Barnum estate, Hampstead. l..
l., eight valuable horses We're burned
to death and fourteen others were
saved. MunSon is a son of John Mum
son, aidede-camp of Col. Mosby of
guerrilla fame, the owner of the Bar
mum estate, comprising several hun
dred acres, and he keeps a boarding
stable for the horses of wealthy New
Workers who are out of town during
the summer. Monday he found the
east wing of the stables belching out
smoke. In stall was Winifred, a
mare belonging to Bird S. Coler. Mr..
Munson tried to get her out, but the
smoke, with tongues of flames, so
scared the mare that she refused t,
bulge.
Mr. Munson ran to the stall of Ac-
countant, a valuable stallion belonging
to him. By this time the whole cell
ing was in, flames, that ate their way
downward rapidly. Diamond Jim
Brady once paid $4,000 for Account.
ant and the stallion has won over $751;
900 in purses. Munson got down on
his hands and knees and crawled out
called to the stallion to follow him.
Accountant ducked his head beneath
the smoke wreaths and followed Mr..
Munson out in safety. BY this time
the fire had become too hot to enter
the stable. The grooms had already,
removed thirteen horses from danger
Among them were two pole ponies be-
longing to Mrs. William X. Wander
bilt, Jr., for which she paid $4,000. In
twenty minutes the stable had been
burned to the ground. n Of twenty-one
horses in the stable at the time, eight
were killed. .........-l .s......,l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15


better from the burning rays of the
sun and been quite as picturesque.
She replied In that droning, warm tone
SO typical Of the Spanish: well, hap
pened to have often thought of this.
and, I. think the reason why we all
wear the mantilla is because we Span
ish women are most careful about our
hair. We think the chief charms of a
woman are her eyes and her hair
And, as you may see, we all have
splendid. thick. lustrous hair, and we
are supposed to ha We. many Of us. fasl,
cinating eyes,, Now, why should we
hide 'our. deliberately arranged hair un-
derea hat and conceal our eyes in the
shade cast by the brimi of d hatT'
j. No,doubt this woman was right. Pa.
risian elegance to the Spanish women
Of the upper classes may have It's at
fractions, but they, as their less fortuI
nate compatriots, all agree that beau
tiful hair and expressive eyes are more
important. And both of these
may be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
PLAN LOR|MER BANQUET
Solon's Friends Plan to Eclipse
the Hamilton Dinner.
New Club May Be Outgrowth of the
Recent T. r. 200 to Be
Invited to Senator's Spread.

Chicago, Sept. 13-Friends of United
States Senator William Lorimer are
going to give him dinner They in
tend to eclipse the Hamilton club din
ner with monster function that will
show the strength of Lorimer. Pres1-
dent Taft will be invited to sit at the
head of the table, thus dlscountenacing
the action Of his predecessor In office.
The scene of the function will be. in all
probability the Coliseum. At least TO-
900 persons are to be present and
among them will be big politicians
from Illinois and other states.
AS a sequel to the dinner the or
ganizatoin of a new Republican club
in Chicago is predicted. y The club Is
EXPECTED to consist Of Lorimer4 sup.
porters, whose resignation from the
Hamilton club Is looked upon as sure
'totfollow that of their chief, and other
prominent Republicans who have no
central club, affiliations, 4-ft o+ai da.1
The details of the program remain
to be arranged, but it is the present
intention to hold it prior to the cleo.
zion In November.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
.HUGHES--CH|EF JUSTICE
Reported Taft Intends to Name "a
Him as FuIIer's Successor.
Charles Nagel, Secretary Of Depart
u ment Of Commerce and Labor, is II
9A>t Slated to Succeed Moody Co&, <

j. Washington Sept. 13---With Priest
dent .Taft,z ante-congress cabinet
meeting only, about ten days or, of
fetal Washington is full OF specuIa-
ton as to who will be named to sue
coed Associate Justice William H.
Moody Of the supreme court, when Mr..
Moody resigns. The latest gossip, and
It is founded on some knowledge Of
the presidents mind. Is that Charles
Nagal, secretary of the department OF
commerce and labor, is being seriously
considered for this place. Mr. Nagel
is regarded by the president as very
able lawyer t.1d # .ft27"o a1.'tf'11w
1t was reported here also that there
is no question that Mr.. Taft intends
to appoint Gov. Hughes of New York
as chief justice of the United States
supreme court to succeed the late
Chief Justice Melville w. Fuller.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
ID E ACY A GOOD
RECO MMENDATION.

When Emmanuel Philip charged Mr..
McGovern with being Democrat and
showed that his position on the tariff
was like unto that of W. L. Wilson,
friend of Grover Cleveland, and author
of the Wilson tariff bill, he unwittingly
endeared McGovern to the hearts of the
people and they voted for him all the
more gladly. Mr.. Wilson was a true
statesman, and intelligent people know
that his tariff bill was good measure
before it was mangled by special inter
eSts in the Senate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
WISCONSIN SPEAKS.

The most distinguishing feature Of
the Progressive Republican primary
campaign in Wisconsin which resulted
in great victory on Tuesday of last
week was opposition to the national
administration.
Vice President Sherman came out to
Milwaukee early in June and pitched
the fight for the Aldrich Cannon reg
lars who forced the Payne tariff bill
upon the country; and what was called
the Republican state convention was
held. Cook, Fairchild, ct al, were
placed in nomination. Mr.. Sherman
said that be came not only upon the
solicitation of leading Republicans Of
Wisconsin but also upon the urgent re-
quest of his friend Mr.. Taft.
The Progressive Republicans under
the leadership of Senator La Toilette
accordingly took up arms in opposition,
and made their fight Anti Taft. They
did not mince matters in their indict-
ments; nor did they sugar coat their
missiles. LaFollette's Magazine thun-
dered in good hard words, and illustra-
ted many features of the campaign in
cartoons of power.
The result was complete rout for
the forces of the national administra
ton.
Speaker Bancroft who presided over
the regular convention and received a
letter from President Taft for so doing
was beaten by his Progressive opponent,
Mr.. Tucker, whose death occurred be-
fore the primary was held.
Wisconsin has revolted against the
robbing of the ultimate consumer and
against the methods of senatorial
election exposed at the legislative SEES
sion of 1909. .... ... ... .,.... ... .t
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
OIL WELLS ARE sPouIING FIRE
During confiagratIon FIssure Opens
.e:.. and Oil Damage Is Large. ----

bakersfield, CAL. Sept % IA re.
markable and spectacular OH FIRE oe1
Cured in the Midway oil district when
for time four flowing wells became
volcanoes fRSo@ihg famesI4bO feet in
the air. Flames, the. originsof which
is unknown. started In a. well of the
American oil Fields company. The
Honolulu well, which has been quiet
for some time, began spouting. soon
after the, fire started and Immediately
took fire and two other wells also
caught. Al While the fire was at its
height, a assure more than 1000 feet
long. and of unknown depth. opened
up from well nearby and breaking
an embankment caused the loss of a
large quantity of oil. .,.s......., ...t
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
WILL CONTINUE THE CONTEST
Union Men, Locked Out, Vote to Keep
Up Fight at Evansville.

Evansville, Ind, Sept. Ii. = Union
painters of this city, locked out as a
result of the building trades strikes,
declared April /, announced that they
were prepared to continue their fight
indefinitely. -..
The master painters have twice re-
fused to meet the union men for COM
promise Funds were received from
the international Offices at Lafayette
to supply the unemployed men. w.
G. Shea, an international organizer, is
directing negotiations for the union.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
THE MANTlLLA.
A Spanish Woman Answers the Quss.
ton. "Whv Do You Wear lt7N

A Spanish Wona an Answers the Quss.
ton, "Why Do You Wear lt7"
The writer once asked Of a well
known lady Of the Spanish aristocracy
who was seated In the box of the pres
ident Of a corrida in Madrid. :'Why do
you wear a mantilla ?" and the fair
duchess replied: Because we all wear
q mantiila at q bullfight or at any
truly Spanish function. It. Is, the prop
er thing to do, and we do it, ss..s*i
A little later as / stEolled among a
group OF aicionados I yentured to ask
a woman OF the people over whose
head and shoulders was also thrown a
mantilla why all Spanish women. to
whatever class they belonged, wore
this national headgear. If It may be
calle0 tnuS. a5.4l5o9s s>iln5ff :.;s.-.-.
This woman was sitting in the open
air, and I was thinking that a large
straw hat would have protected her
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
The Helmet That Fell.

Roquelaure, the deformed jester Of
Louis XIV. contrived to get out Of
many a scrape by his ready wit. One
day he went to the king to ask his par
don for having struck off the helmet Of
one of his sentinels who had failed to
give him the military salute. Louis,
who knew his man, wondered that
Roquelaure should crave his pardon
for so yenial an offense and said to
him, .'This is a serious matter, Rogue
laure, but will pardon you this time"
It afterward turned out that the sol
dier's head was in the helmet and fell
with 1t to the ground.-Argonaut.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
MAILS ARE USED TO DEFRAUD
United Exchange, $50, 100000 Corpora
ton, a Get-Rich-Quick Concern.

Chicago, Sept. 13.-After postofflce
inspectors had described the United
Exchange, a s2O,OOO,o 900 corporation as
a get-rich-quick concern with no as
sets, William H. Holcomb, vice presi-
dent of the company was held to the
federal grand jury by United States
Commissioner Foote in $4,000 bond.
Holcomb made no defense, but q
great deal was told of his operations
by the investigators for the govern
ment and his former employees. He is
charged with using mails to defraud
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
ARKANSAS VOTE IS LIGHT
Gov. Donaghey Claims Victory Over
A. ]. Roland, Republican.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 13.-Arkan-
sas voted for state, district and legis-
lative and county officers, and for and
against a constitutional amendment
providing for the initiative and refer
endum. The vote throughout the state
was light in comparison to two years
ago, when the vote was $4,000.
Gov. Dona ghey stated that from the
returns at hand. his vote will not fall
below 10000, which would give him a.
majority over Andrew l. Roland, mis-
Republican opponent, of 10000. The
governor says he is also confident that
the amendment has been ratified by at
least 10000 majority.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15

pond by means of ropes. When the
wind shifted the ropes were loosed
and the mill dragged around until the
sails were caught by the wind, and it
was then again tethered as before.
Later on great pole, which was
worked on the principle of turntable,
was affixed to the mill Not until 1900
did Holland, the land Of windmills,
introduce a movable dome carrying
the sail axle. The dome ran ON rollers
the pole mentioned above These an
Gent mills were often Of massive build,
being made of brick or stone, and later
entirely Of wood.-London Globe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15

The DelineatOr for October.
In The Delineator for October Erman
J. Ridgway uses the words "Mein
Freund," spoken by the Kaiser to Mr..
Roosevelt as a text for editorials that
reveal the strong personality which is
shaping the magazine on broader lines
each month. -.-.'e
The leading article of the month is a
description of "Woman's Fight Against
Graft in San Francisco" by Elizabeth
Gerberding, who was one of the leaders
of the Women's League Of Justice.
Mrs. Gerberding's startling story of
what happened to the California re-
formers is really a tale of a modern in
QUESTION in which many am advocate Of
civic righteousness suffered social and
commercial martyrdom.
''The State Fair" by E.. w. Randall
and William Kirkwood is study of the
development Of the educational pos
sibilities of the annual events that once
meant a combination OF vegetable ex :
hibits and horse races. The second in
stalment of Anne Forsythe's expert
ences while 'Seven Times a Servant, -
sets forth what happened to the college
girl when she tried to be waitress in a
New York apartment. Emily Post
answers the question, What Makes a
Young Girl POPULAR and Gwendolen
Overton writes of 1.-The Exclusive
Society of Mexico"
The fiction includes each In His
Own Tongue by Louise M. Mont
gomery, tale of rare quality; "The
Harvesting of Pegasus" by Grace
MACEDONIAN Cooke, one Of the author S
best short stories, and MRS. Bankhurst
to Dinner" a charming bit of comedy
THE Unforeseen" a serial by Mary
Stewart Cutting, reaches a climax OF
compelling interest.
The Mans Magazine page, is as
usual, amusing and original, clever
bit of burlesque that persons of every
class will enjoy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
DEMOCRATS CARRY ARIZONA
Constitutional Convention Will Have
35 Democrats, IL Republicans.

Phoenix, Ariz., Sept 13.-The Demo-
Gratis have carried Arizona Constitu-
tional convention will contain about
So Democrats, II Republicans and 8
Laborites. The sole issue was the
initiative and referendum and recall,
strongly opposed by the Republicans
The campaign has been bitter one,
many leading politicians of both par
ties boiling tickets.
ella, Tucson and Pima county went
Republican. Phoenix, and it's agricul-
tural district, were swept by the new
propaganda The constitutional con-
vention is scheduled to meet Oct. TO-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
COUN TRY FIRST

Down in Maine there was no organ
lied Progressive Republican movement.
The party organization was completely
in the hands of the regulars. So patri-
otto Progressive Republicans put coun-
try before party and voted the Demo
cratic ticket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
TWELVE DWELLINGS BURNED
Loss Is Placed at $50, o00-severaI Per-
= sons ENTHUSIASTICALLY ! Dead. = r

New York, Sept. 13.-Van Nest vii.
lage, a small settlement in the upper
part of the Bronx, near West Farms,
made up of wooden dwelling houses
and several manufacturing plants
housed in wooden buildings, was prac-
1ically wiped out by fire. Twelve
dwelling houses and the plant of the
Van Nest Wood Working company
were completely destroyed at loss of
100000 and row of houses was par
TALLY burned.
Several persons were injured.
George Thomas, the Waterman of the
Wood Working company, Is missing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
committee TO MEET TODAY
BaIIinger-Pinchot Controversy to Be
Discussed in Chicago Conference.

Chicago, Sept. 13.-Chicego has be-
come the scene of the Balilnger-Pin-
chot controversy with the advance
guard of the congressional committee.
II see no likelihood for quorum
here" said Senator Sutherland OF
Utah.
1--WE have not discussed our findings
yet. l suppose we will have a confer
ence and determine therein what we
shall do. The action of the five mem.
bers at St. Paul still leaves US a
quorum of seven members of the com
mittee and it is probable that we will
have a meeting of the seven"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
DIsfIGURE STUDENTS FACES
Hazers Use Black OIL Dye Containing
Acid in Society Initiation. +ooa

York, Pa, Sept. 13.-Ten students OF
the York high school are disfgured
for life as an outcome of an initiation
given them when they became mem
bers of the Alpha Debating Society A
black oil dye, said to contain acid and
used to polish shoes, was smeared on
their faces. a9zDtd7 tol e1isfbor evt5oaf1s
Complaint has been made by the
parents of the students to District AT
torney Sherwood, and 1t is said that
the hazers Will be prosecuted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
True Patriotism.

Theodore Roosevelt / am a good
party man, but I'm an American first,
and this republic cannot live unless we
put loyalty to country ahead Of loyalty
to party. ..-....-~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
MAINE AND WISCONSIN.

Wisconsin went somewhat Democrat
ic at the primaries, and Maine went
Democratic altogether at the general
election. Wisconsin may go more
Democratic in November. Both the
Pine Tree State and the Badger State
are going forward, with Maine in the
lead. we.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15

Disappointment at a Reception.
Departing Visitor (disappointedly)-
Hang it. I've got my own hat, after all!
London M. A. p.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
Equality.

Doctor tpolitely,-Good morning, Mr..
Schmidt.
Janitor-Howdy. doc?-Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-09-15
A Novice,

A Novice.
Photographer-Did you ever sit for
a photograph before? Little Girl-No,
sir. I've always stood.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1910-09-11
OKLAHOMANS TO
HAVE BIC TIME
DEIEG NrES WILL ATTEND Ma
TlONAI CONVENTION.
"A REPUBLICAN MEET
Two Thousand VIII BE Presnt nj Ban.
quct at Hotel AStOrI During
Meeting.

Special 10 the World.
Guthrie, okla, Sept, 1O.-State
Chairman Jim Harris Of the Repuhli-
can State Committee today received
from the secretary of the National Re-
publican League fuller details OF the
leagues biennial national convention
at Carnegie Halt New York City,
ISteptember 30 and October L. Okla
homa is entitled TO delegates, and
they were elected by the state con
vention that met in Guthrie on June
lG last During the convention Presi-
dent TAFT will deliver his only politi-
cal speech Of the present campaign,
Through the efforts of John a.
Stewart, president of the New York
League, visiting delegates viii be roy
ally entertained. Several clubs viii
have open house and excursions to
nearby seaside sersOrts are being ar
ranged Temporary headquarters till
be opened at the Hotel Astor and here
President John Hayes Hammond viii
have headquarters during the conven-
ton The annual banquet to which
AN delegates are invited, will bc held
in the dining han Of the Hotel AstOr,
with atleast 1000 present.
1t is important that each delegate,
in purchasing railroad tickets, be care
full to inform the ticket agent that he