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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
HAD 100 POUNDS
STURGEON SPAWN
FISH LAW voLAToR IS TAKEN
WITH TWO SUIT CASES
FILLED.
RICH BOOTY He WOULD SELL
TO EPIcuREs FOR CA
VAR.

Madison, May 5.
Game Warden George w Rickeman
reports the arrest yesterday at North.
port of one Rigsby having in his posses
sion, in suit cases $50 pounds of sturg
con spawn, most fragrant violation OF
the law for the protection of fish.
Rigsby was taken on the train be.
tween Northport and New London He
had taken the spawn from the Wolf
river and would have marketed them,
getting SO cents or more per pound
Tley are used to make caviar, rare
delicacy among epicures. Rigsby will
be tried in the municipal court at Ap-
pleton.
Other arrests and convictions yes
terday were those of III. Swado, J.
Claslin, c.. Closlin A C,oslin and j.
Increase at Little Sturgeon in Door
county for illegal fishing. They were
fined $50 each.
Nine other arrests and convictions
are reported for the week, in which
fines were paid in the sum of $265
with costs amounting to $29.63. The
most frequent violations just now are
for illegal taking of fish. Charles
Hanson of Marinette county paid a
fine of $50 and costs for netting an0
j. DonkoWski and Allen Sanders OF
Waupaca county donated $25 each fos
a similar offense.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
PRESIDENT not
GOOD ADVERTISER

Buffalo. May 1.-Pres ident Taft
and Secretary of State Knox as
guests of the Buffalo "Ad" club at
luncheon yesterday, made two little
impromptu speeches. The president
spoke of legislative hopes. Secretary
Knox took a fling at some newspa-
pers" which, he declared, in dsluting
the news were as guilty of wrong
DONG as men indicted under the pure
food act for diluting food stuffs.
Messrs Taft and Knox reached here
early yesterday morning. At the
Adj club luncheon Mr. Taft said he
had been criticized for not advertis-
ing himself. He declared that he pre-
ferred being advertised rather than
advertise himself. After the banquet
at the chamber of commerce last
night the president left for Pittsburg.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
NEW YORK THIEF
GETS RICH GEMS

New York, May 3.-Thousands OF
dollars worth of stolen diamonds and
rare Hungarian opal were being,
hunted for high and low yesterday
by the detective force Where and
when the jewels were stolen is not
publicly known. The police have sue
ceeded in keeping secret these facts
as well as the name Of the owner of
the lost jewels, but it is generally
understood that the social position OF
the woman who was robbed is Of the
highest in this country and in Eu-
rope and that she was one Of those
prominent in the quieter and more ex
elusive circles which formed a part
of the Drexel-Gould wedding
The rare opal among the missing
gems is centered in a brooch and sur
rounded by eight two-carat diamonds
valued at $4,000 The other stolen ar
ticles include pair of diamond ear
rings valued at $4,000, each contain
ing a steel-white, diamond of IL
carats, surrounded by many smaller
diamonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
the transactions at the Chicago con-

the transactions at the Chicago con
ventiUn
When he said, the hour came to
cali together the committee on reso
buttons there were there the heads OF
the greatest trusts in the country"
He declared that not only the re.
publican party, but the democratic
party also would find it necessary to
protect itself from these influences,
for, he said, "the same gentlemen
that were in Chicago, went also to
Denver
He asserted that not only must the
republican party disentangle itself
from such incumbrances, but it must
free itself from certain leadership
in both branches of congress"
In the house the railroad bill also
was under consideration and numer-
Gus amendments were offered, most
of which were voted down. An
amendment making provision that
the physical valuation of railroad
property shall be ascertained, was
offered by Mr.. Madden of Illinois and
adopted after an extended discussion.
One by Mr.. Good of Iowa, applying
the interstate commerce law o inter
island water routes of the Hawaiian
islands, was adopted.
An amendment permitting the rail-
roads to exchange transportation for
newspaper advertising was defeated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
FREIGHT RATES.
TO Be INCREASED
ROADS FILE SCHEDULES WITH
INTERSTATE COMMERCE
COMMISSION.

Washington, May 3.-Freight tar.
ifs showing increases over present
rates from western territory to the
Atlantic seaboard will be filed with
the interstate commerce commission
to become effective June /.
This is the first step taken by the
railroads which appears to indicate
a purpose generally to increase
freight rates throughout the country
in order TO enable them to meet in.
creased operating expenses.
Already tariffs have been filed in
creasing the rate on wool 20 per cent.
from Minneapolis and ST. Paul to
New York and other Atlantic poin-s.
An increase also has been made in
the freight rate on i've hogs between
Minneapolis and ST. Paul and Chicago
of 21a cents per hundred. This is an
increase of IL per cent. Higher meat
tariffs also are expected.
The tariffs already filed are for all
roads in the western freight associ-
alton territory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
HEARST REPLIES TO
MAYOR GAYNOR
CALLS CHARGES PETTY AND
CHILDISH ASKS SEVERAL
QUESTIONS.

New York, May 3--Mayor Gaynor
and w. r. Hearst both issued state
ments last night on the issue of yeT-
acity raised Thursday night at the
Associated Press and Newspaper Pub.
fishers association, when the mayor
said that. Mr.. Hearst was forger ana
faisifier. Mr.. Hearst says that Mr.
Gaynor's attack on the American is
heterogeneous and wholly untruthful-
He says that Mr. Gaynors charge that
his paper, the American, left the date
off the facsimile of a certain check
crediting thus an expenditure to Mr..
Gaynor's administration which was
authorized previous to it is a pretty
quibble for an important man, or
rather a bubble for a petty man who
holds an important position"
lie says II the gentlemen who edit
the American had desired to omit the
date OF any document they would not
have been SO childish as to print 1T
conspicuously in the type while leav-
ing it out of the picture.
Mr.. Hearst then asks number OF
questions which he considers thar
Mr.. Gaynor, by calling up the print
ing of the check matter, is attempts
ing to avoid discussing. All relate TO-
New York politics He then says:
To your blatherskite abuse, am.
Indifferent, for in all such matters
consider the source and the naturals
irritation that a public official feels.
in being exposed.
The people are going eventually
to find you out and repudiate you.
Mr.. Hearst says that Mr.. Gaynor
should explain why $4,000 warrant,
the one mentioned by Mr.. Gaynor as
forged by the Hearst papers, was.
paid by his administration after a.
former administration had held 1t up
as exorbitant. This payment was to
Daniel Callahan of Tammany hall for
legal services in the franchise tax.
suits.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
C0NFESSES ARMY
POISON CONSPIRACY

the origin o, the wholesale poisoning
plot directed against recently promot-
ed officers of the Austrian army has
been cleared by the confession OF
Lieut.. ABORT Hofrichter. The henten-
ant, who was arrested November q
charged with poisoning yesterday adj
mitted he had sent capsules contain
ing prussic acid to ten members of
the general staff, accompanied with a
circular recommending their use for
ill-health. Capt. Nader, one of the
officers addressed, took the prepara-
ton and died almost immediately.
Hofrichter's wife is suspected or
completely IN the conspiracy and is
undergoing an examination by the
magistrate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05

celVed by the queen.
Wilhemina took Mr.. Roosevelt's
arm when luncheon was announced
and the prince consort escorted Mrs.
Roosevelt. The queen could not
show the little baby princess, as the
baby and husband, too, had been vac.
cinated in the morning. Mr.. Roose-
welt spent about two hours at Hetloo
and took the train to Amsterdam.
The burgomaster and distinguished
citizens received Mr.. Roosevelt IN
Amsterdam. A great assemblage at
the station uncovered as the ex-
president appeared and followed this
with noisy shouts of welcome as the
Americans drove about the city
sightseeing At public meeting in
the free church of Wetering haus. Mr.
Roosevelt spoke from the pulpit to
about 500 persons
Il am glad to come back to the
home Of my forefathers.v Mr.. Roose
welt began II am proud OF the fact
that have good old Dutch blood in
my veins. Ny people left here before
Rembrandt and De Ruyter were
known am sorry that cannot
speak the Dutch my grandparents
taught me- One cradle song still
remember
Here Nr. Roosevelt recited lula
BIZ. IN which geese figured, to the de-
light Of bis hearers. He then spoke
Ion citizenship
Mr. Roosevelt was cheered entnusi
asticaIly and an organist forthwith
played star SpangIed Banner. En.
last evening the municipality OF A..
sterdam gave 2 dinner TO Mr.. Rec1
velt After dinner Mr.. Roosevelt -.
for this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
DANES NAME OFFICERS.
Mrs. r. w. Cox Of Virginia Is Elected
President at Council.

Washington, ID. c.. May With
out any contest the Colonial Danes
of America elected their officers for
the next term at the tenth biennial
council now in session here. These
officers are:
President Mrs. r. w. Cox. vir-
ginia.
Vice presidents-Mrs. Alexander
Jameson. New Jersey: Mrs. ]. r. La
mar. Georgia; Mrs. Elizabeth G. l.
Goddard, Colorado.
Secretary-Mrs. G. R. Miller of Del.
aware
Treasurer Mrs. A. ]. Cassatt,
Pennsylvania
Registrar Mrs. N. E. Bacon, Rhode
L land.
Historian Miss Alice French, Iowa.
As honorary president. Mrs. How
ard Townsend of New York was cno-
sen, and as honorary vice president,
Mrs. Beverley Kennon of the District
of Columbia was selected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
PROVES EXISTENCE Of
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC

New York May 3.-Although the
Rockefeller grand jury, appointed to
inquire into the white slave trafic.
has made no formal report, District
Attorney Whitman has obtained proof
that it is possible to buy girls for i'm
moran purposes in New York. Last
night four girls all under Is. who
We're purchased by special agents Of
the district attorney. were in the care
OF his Office. Whitman announced,
and three persons. accused OF violat.
ing the law against procuring, we're
under arrest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
GETS TWO YEARS
FOR $3.50 FRAUD

Los Angeles Cal, May 3.--James
P. Hale, a former deputy United
States marshal, padded his expense
account $27.5o and was sentenced to
serve two years and three months in
prison. This penalty comes to Nc
Hale after spending two years in Jail
at Culican, Mexico, fighting extradi-
ton.
McHale was engaged to the daugh-
ter OF Gov. Camedeo of Sinaloa, Mex
leo, and when arraigned before Judge
Wellborn yesterday McHale made a
plea for mercy, saying he was willing
to repay the money, but the petition
was disregarded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
|BALLINGER SAYS
CLAWS A LIAR
suAvE AND sELF-coNFIDENT he
TAKES cHAlR-THEN Be-
COMES FRerFuL.

Washington, d. c., May g.
Suave. self-contident and as cool IN
ice, Secretary Ballinger took the
stand yesterday in his own defense or
the charges made against him by
former Chief Forester Pinchot ana
Chief Ranger CLAWS.
He told OF his appointment to the
Office of secretary of the interior de-
partment because of his success in
cleaning up Seattle when mayor OF
that city, and repeated some CONVEX
sations, highly complimentary to him.
self, which he declared he had WITH
Roosevelt when the latter was presf
dent.
Then he entered into a general de.
NAL of tae charge that he was inter
ested in Alaskan lands or in Alaskan
land claimants. or that he or his firm
had any relations whatever with
land claimants.
He had, he admitted, known mining
men in Alaska. But he never had
transacted any business for the Gun
bingham crowd or been interested.
directly or indirectly, in the affairs
of the firm.
And he reeled off denial after deni.
al with the glihness of trained wit
ness.
ITS wilful. deliberate lie,' he
snapped, when Mr. vertrees asked as
to the truth of CLAWS statement to
the committee that he had discussed
Cunningham claims with Ballinger
in December, 1907. He spoke with as
surance and related several instances
in which former President Roosevelt
had indicated confidence in him.
Mr.. Ballinger still was on the SUBJ
ject of Alaskan coal claims when the
midday recess was taken. The CA
animation now passes from the CLAWS
charges to Ballinger's differences with
Forester Pinchot over the reservation
to entry by him of water power sites
and his attitude toward conservation
in general.
Like Social Affair.
A social event would hardly have
attracted a larger proportion of wom-
en- than attended the hearing yester-
day, Mrs. Ballinger was there, ac-
companied by Mrs. Wickersham, wife
of the attorney general Mrs. Pin
chot, mother of the former forester.
and Mrs Justice Lurton, also were
there. Not more than 100 spectators
can obtain admission and every seat
was occupied yesterday morning. with
many outside clamoring to get in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
VISITS At
HOME OF FOREFATHERS

Inc Hague, May 3.-Mr. Roosevelt
velt was welcomed here at midnight
with an astonishing demonstration.
Masses were waiting at the railway
station when he alighted from the
train and they swept him along to-
ward the carriage. The police were
powerless to check the rushes in
which many were thrown to the
ground.
Mr.. Roosevelt and Kermit were
driven through the decorated streets
to the hotel. Mrs. Roosevelt and
Miss Ethel left Amsterdam on an
earlier train.
The great crowd, cheering and wav-
ing the stars and stripes, renamed
outside the hotel and Mr.. Roosevelt
was compelled to appear on the bal
cony. The crowd remained for some
time singing patriotic songs.
Mr.. Roosevelt and family will be
received today by the queen mother.
Altogether Mr.. Roosevelt's visit
yesterday to the land Of his forefath-
ers was notable one. From the
time his train reached Roosendaal on
the frontier until he returned here
last night, the cordially of the people
was remarkable
When M. Roosevelt arrived at
/ the summer home Of Queen Wilhe--
nina at Hetloo, the prince eonsort on
| the front steps was Awaiting him.
Prince Henry. without introduction,
shook the Americans hand and as
sisted him to alight from the royal
automobile which brought his party
from Anthem. After meeting Mrs.
Roosevelt. Ethel and Kermit. the
prince had them shown TO their
rooms. Afterwards they were re-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
Vets Dine Without Liquor

Manitowoc, Wis, May 3.-Liquo,
dealers launched a campaign for bet
ter saloons and up.ift Of the business
at a banquet here, when 20 dealers
and other business men were guests
The banquet. was one of the most elab
crate affairs of the kind ever served
in the city and state officers of the
Liquor Dealers association were pres
ent- Probate Judge Chloupek. Munl
cipal Judge A. Schmidt. e. l. Kelley
and others gave addresses. A feature
was the absence of liquor and wines
on the menu.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05

Two women and man, formerly
connected with the government serv-
ice. We're employed as agents in the
case. In negotiating for the purchase
OF the girls. they represented them
selves as procuring agents for disor-
derby houses in Seattle and juneau,
Alaska.
The district attorney said that his
agents had established friendly and
confidential relations with the most
influential procurers and dealers.
The agents in some cases told 81
corrupt relations existing between the
traders and certain police oEic;als.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
REFUSED TO ENDORSE
GOVERNOR MARSHALL

Indianapolis, April 30.-It became
Indianapolis, May 3.-It became
ernor Marshall presented to the reso,
lutions committee of the democratic
state convention a plank endorsing
the governor as Indiana's candidate
for the presidency No such endorse
ment appeared in the resolutions pre-
sented and adopted by the conveD-
ton.
j A6nerenrs of Thomas Taggare were
in the majority on the committee, il
is declared.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
HONOR FOR sJoRNsoNs MEMORY
Arr;val Of Body at Copenhagen to Be
Occasion for Ceremonies.

Occasion for Ceremonies.
Copenhagen, Denmark May 3d.
The body of Bjornstjerne Bjornson
will arrive here today and will be re-
ceived by representatives of Kins
Frederick, by Crown Prince Christian
and by the premier, the cabinet min.
listers, the mayor and other officials.
The procession will be one of the
most imposing ever seen in Copenhag-
en-, every association connected with
art, literature .or science taking part.
Along the route the houses display
emblems of mourning.
In the royal theater there VIII be a
musical performance appropriate to
the occasion. Cabinet ministers and
city officials will follow the coffin OF
board the Norwegian man-of-waI
where it will be received by the Nor
wegian minister to Denmark, Dz
Hagerup, the Danish forts and men
of-war meanwhile firing salutes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
ARREST POLICE OFFICIAL
FOR GRAND LARCENY

San Rafel, Cal, May 3.-Henry
p. Flannery, president of the board
of police commissioners of San Fran
cisco, was yesterday indicted by the
grand jury on the charge OF grand
larceny He was arrested and adj
mitted to bail The indictment fol
lowed an investigation into the opera
lions of gang of alleged pool room
bunco men and wire tappers, who
were arrested in Sausalito.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
Oppose Income Tax.

Providence, April 30--A resolution
opposing the federal income tax was
passed by the house in concurrence
with the senate in the closing session
Of the Rhode Island legislature yes
terday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
GIRLS SCALP TORN
FROM HER HEAD

Chicago May 3.-Mary Beileck,
aged II, whose pride was her beauti-
full black hair, was scalped here yes
terday when her long tresses were
blown into the fast revolving betting
in laundry. The girl is il a serious
condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
BUDGET BECOMES A LAW.
Receives Royal Assent Which Is Read
Before Parliament.

London, May 3.-The buGge'
which has kept politics in turmoil
during the past year received the roy
al assent yesterday morning, thus
becoming law on the anniversary
of it's introduction. The house Of
lords and the house of commons met
in formal session yesterday, not more
than dozen members being present
to hear the royal assent read. Both
houses adjourned until May 26.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
LINEN MILLS BURN.
Fire at Eau Claire Causes Loss Of
$4,000.

S4u,UUU.
Eau Claire, Wis. May 3.-The
Eau Claire Linen company's mill
caught fire yesterday and was total
" DESTROYED The loss is $4,000,
covered by insurance The mill had.
been in operation 20 years and manu-.
featured linen, crash and Turkish
towels
J.. G. Cady, superintendent of the
mill, had narrow escape from death,
His hands and face were badly
burned By the flames. The wind car
ried the flames across the river and
two dwelling houses on that side al
SO caught on fire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
Strange Cause of Suicide.

Indianapolis, May because she
made a trifiing mistake IN her report
to the census enumeration and feared
arrest, Mrs. Julius v. Chiffon, al,
committed suicide by hanging her.
self
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
COTTON HOUSE FAILS.
sssel, Miller & Co. With Headquar
tiers at corinth, Miss.

Columbus, Miss, May 3-Closel
following the failure Of knight, az
cey & Co. of Decatur, Ala. Steel, Nil
Ter & Co, spot cotton firm Wit
headquarters at Corinth. Miss. and
branches at Columbus and other towns
Throughout east Mississippi. went int
bankruptcy yesterday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05

What has become Of the old-fash-
Toned man who told his wife when
she asked for piano that he would
get her a washboard to play On !?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-05
KILLED BY TRAIN.
Woman Tries to Cross Tracks in
Front of Annroach;n rr.;v,

Front of Approaching Train.
Mendoza, H., May 1.-While at
tempting to cross the C. B. g. @.
tracks last evening Mrs. Louis Krei-
ger was instantly killed by the Den
yer limited 1t is supposed her foot
caught in the crossing planks. Near
~ the whole train passed over the
body Three years ago her father,
William Nolan. met death in a SIM
liar manner at the same crossing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-19

Peerless Town Cars are stylish and
elegant and embody every requisite for
comfort, seating four comfortably in
side. The most painstaking are has
been used in the finishing OF both body
and chassis and every small necessity
for the convenience OF passengers Is
found ready ut hand.
The car will only be manufactured
with two styles of bodies. namely,
limousine and l%andaulet. No otl1e
small bodies will be placed on thI
chassis. Its servive is best suited 10,
business and social conveyance de-
manded by city and suburban travel at
all eason
Method of operation is the same as
oh the standard Peerless cars. The
change speed levers have been placed
between the two front seats, making it
possible to enter the car easily from
either side. Four speeds forward are
used and n reverse. Throttle and
spark levers arc located on tho steer
ing wheel.
The is lighted by small cleo
trio lights and is equipped with arm
rests. speaking tube for communication
with the driver, toilet cases including
watch, mirror. address and engagement
books and other smaller necessities.
The door is amply wide. making en-
trance and egress easy.
Chassis is equipped with d Peerless
four-cyllnder motor of new design, de-
veloping 20-horsepower. Cylinder di-
mansions and 4-inch bore and 4es-inch
stroke; wheel base i13 inches and
wheels 81 inches for 4-inch tires front
md ~ s..AI. ,..a UnI.zr- - 4fA.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-19
Model ~ Lnndauict.

Horsepower-Thirty.
Motor-Four cylinder; bore, AZ
inches; stroke, 512 inches, mechanical
valve action.
Clutch - Internal expanding band
type; diameter Of clutch on dywhesl, Il
inches.
rransmisslon-Four speeds forward
and reverse.
Frame-Length over all. 1860 inches;
wheel base, 122 inches, clearance OF fly
wheel, = inches; drop frame, 21s inches.
Body-Length over all, ia inches:
width over all So inches; seating ca
racity, Z passengers.
Rear AXlo-D iHerential, spur-gear
type.
Front AAio Type i beam section:
width Of tread, % inches.
Wheels-Front wheels, 56x4 inches;
car wheels, S6x5 inches.
Brakes-Four brakes. acting on the
drums on rear wheels, . external and
, internal. the external brakes oper-
ated by foot pedal, the informal brakes
aperated by hand lever.
Prices, 800.
Model rs Touring Car.
dorseLower-55.
Motor-six cylinder; bore, as inches:
troke, 5k inches; mechanical valve ac-
ton.
Cluich-Internal expanding band;
diameter Of clutch on fywheel. 10
inches.
Length over all, Ia inches;
wheel base, -36 inches.
Price-se,ooo with top. ss,tzo.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-19

Cadillac cars, will nave four Cadillacs
and a chassis exhibited AZ the Newark
show.
These viii be shown by the Newark
branch of tho Detroit Cadillac Motor
Car Company, Of which Inglls M. up