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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-04

The frolics Of the types in last nights
Courier gave A. NJ Anderson credit for
delivering the paper on What Con-
vention program Should Consist Of"
The paper was the work of A. M.
Henderson, the Story City postmaster,
instead Of Mr.. Anderson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-04

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
MYSTERY IN A DEATH
Wealthy Woman's Demise Is
Subject Of Inquiry.
Chemist. His Wife, and Nephew
Are Arrested In Detroit
on Suspicion.

Detroit, Mich. July 31.-Alexander
Antona, a chemist. his wife, Annetta
Halliday Antona, and Antona's neph.
ew, Angelo Villa, living In the aristo-
cratic north section of the city, were
arrested on suspicion OF being impli-
Gated In the death Of Lizzie Fleming,
aged sixty, who died under alleged
suspicious circumstances at the An
tomas home in July. The body of
Miss Fleming was cremated, though It
was stated that she often expressed
a horror of cremation and had bought
a cemetery lot in which she wished to
be buried.
Among the numerous literary work
ers In Detroit none has accomplished
more or reached higher plane Of
merit than Nine, Antona Her clever
and dramatic studies OF coolie life In
the West Indies attracted the atten-
ton of New York journals and the de-
mand for her letters grew to large
proportions.
Motive for the alleged murder was,
II is believed. to obtain the woman's
money through the instrumentality Of
one OF several wills she had made
leaving most of her property to Mrs,
Antona.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Forsake Republicans for New
Third Party.
.FIFTY-THREE NON COMMITTAL
Peculiar State of Affairs-Many
Representatives to Make
Free Lance Campaign.

Washington, July S1.-A canvass OF
the Republicans in congress by your
correspondent shows that only five Of
them now intend to Quit the Repub-
lean pnrty and follow Colonel Roose.
welt into the now Dull moose" organ.
iZation. The men who are willing to
90 this far with Roosevelt are Sena-
tors Moses r. Clapp Of Minnesota
Miles PoindeXter Of Washington and
Joseph Dixon OF Montana and Repre-
sentatives George Surrey e New Mex
leo and A. w. Lafferty of Oregon.
This does not mean, however, that
all the other Republicans in congress
will support President Taft There
are in the house alone fifty-three Re
publicans who at this time decline to
declare themselves for Taft. Nearly
all Of these are opposed to Mr.. Taft
but are in quandary as to what they
are going to do. They have made up
their minds to remain within the reg
ular Republican organization and are
now figuring how they may maintain
their regularity and still refrain from
supporting Mr.. Tatt's candidacy.
Many OF them intend to conduct an
individual campaign for reelection to
congress regardless OF and indie
pendent Of the presidential contests.
Others, while asserting their regulari-
ty, intend to promote Roosevelt's
candidacy under the surface.
The disposition among many men,
bers OF congress IL to maintain a seat
on the fence as between Taft and
Roosevelt az long as possible. There
are many Republican delegations, no
tably in the west. whose members de
clare frankly that they intend to look
out for their own interests In their re-
spective districts without regard to
the welfare of either Taft or Roose-
welt.
Here are some of the Republican
members OF the house who will stand
by the regular ticket Of Taft and
Sherman
lllinois-Madden, Mann. Foss, Full
Ter. Mckenzie. Mckinney, Prince,
Sterling, Cannon. Mckinley. Roden.
berg and Thistlewood.
Iowa Kennedy.
Michigan Wedemeyer, J. M. c.
Smith, Hamilton, S. w. Smith, Nc
Moran. Fordney, Mclaughlin Loud,
Dodds and Young.
Minnesota-Stevens and Nye.
Missouri Bartholdt, Catlin and
Dyer.
North Dakota--Hanna.
Ohio - Willis. Switzer, Taylor and
Rowland. .,.
South Dakota-Burke and Martin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
TAFT MAY WITHDRAW
Whispered That Such a Move
May Be Considered Wise.
Conference Of Ohio Leaders Called
at White House to Con.
slider Crisis.

Washington, July 81. - President
Taft's political friends and cam0aign
managers We're dealt a staggering
blow by the withdrawal of Judge K. B.
Dillon, the regular Republican candi-
date for governor of Ohio. writes a
well-known Washington correspond
ent.
There is, 1t is said, gloomy feeling
In administration circles at Washing
ton that this sensational move by the
gubernatorial candidate in Taft's own
state, who could see only certain de-
feat ahead. marks the beginning of the
end of President Taft's candidacy.
There was serious talk among some
OF the presidents friends that he
would act wisely to withdraw from
the presidential race, rather than suf-
fer any more such humiliation as was
inflicted upon him by the Ohio guber,
material candidate
The chaotic situation in Ohio, as
revealed by this sensational move, led
to repeated conferences at the White
House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
BRING THE GIRLS TO FAIR.

Can your daughter bake good
bread and make good butter? Let
her take samples to the State Fair.
Is she clever with the needle and
embroidery work? Let her show
what she can do at the fair. Wis
consin housewives are unexcelled,
and many of them have greatly in
creased their efficiency by attending
the State Fair. Why not give the
girls, the housewives of the future,
the same chance?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
OUR FAIR OF 1912.

The Southwestern Wisconsin Fair of
1919 II nearly at hand. The managers
are putting forth commendable efforts
to make 1t a success, and they should
receive hearty encouragement from the
people Of town and country 1t Is a
home enterprise. In addition to being
nm exposition of the industrial life of
this section of Wisconsin, 1t aims to be
abreast of the times in furnishing at
fractions and sports which will meet
the wants and expectations of the
younger generation. There are no un
desirable features connected with it,
as there are with street fairs and trav-
cling shows generally. 1t is rather u
a reunion OF people who come together
to compare notes; for social enjoyment;
and to study ways and means for ad
vancement in the industries In which
they are engaged. That the South
western Wisconsin Fairs of the past
have been educators in many ways can
not be gainsaid. When the weather
has been favorable, these fairs have
always been very largely attended, and
the coming one will be no exception to
the general rule. Let 1t be made one
that will reflect credit on all who take
part therein, as well rs on the wide
territory OF which it is representative
II will give visitors and others an idea
of the progress we are making and
tend to bind all in closer bonds OF
friendship and good will,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
New Life and Courage.

William f. McCombs is strong
man and he will make an excellent
chairman of the democratic national
committee. The selection of Joseph f
Davies of Wisconsin as secretary was
also wise one, These two gentlemen
will bring new life and courage into
democratic campaign work. They may
be depended upon not to make any ALI
ances during the campaign that would
embarrass Governor Wilson after he
has assumed the duties of his Office.
The duties of the officers of the ma
tional committee are of the highest i'm
portance and genuine ability on the
part of these officials is essential to the
faithful discharge of those duties. The
democratic party is entitled to congrat
ulations upon the high character of it,
new chairman and secretary, - TIL,
Commoner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
i arm ano
Garden
KILL FRUIT TREE PEST.
Slues Must Be Destroyed if You Ex-
pect Crop of Cherries or PIuns.

pect Crop OF Cherries or Plums.
Nearly every year cherry and plum
trees in Iowa suffer large amount of
damage on account of the common pear
slug or cherry slug. While the control
of this insect has not been considered
a very difficult problem, yet it often
happens that foliage is greatly dam
aged before the owner is aware that
any slugs are on his trees
The summary of Il bulletin on the
work of the slug issued by the Iowa
State College of Agriculture, says that
the pear slug or cherry slug is Il dark.
almost black. Shiny slug. about two
fifths of an inch long w1en full grown,
which feeds on cherry, pear and plum
leaves.
These slngs feed on the upper sides
of the leaves. eating out all the tissue
except the veins and the lower surface.
The injured leaves become dry and
brown and fall from the trees, which
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01

CHERRY LEAF INJURED BY THE PEAR SLUG
are sometimes left entirely bare of
foliage in midsummer. Trees are often
killed as result of repeated defolia-
ton. A short crop of fruit follows a
severe attack by this insect, on account
of the weakened condition Of the tree.
The slugs appear twice during the
year, and trees should be sprayed as
soon as they appear. In central Iowa
the slugs appear, first, about the mid
die of June; second. about the third
week in July.
Insect powder can be used against
these slugs by merely busting 1t over
the leaves. Hellebore may be used
either in dry or liquid form. 1t
must be fresh for effective use. For
dry application use hellebore, one
pound to five pounds of air slaked lime
For liquid application use it one
pound to barrel of water. Lead ar
senate prepared), two pounds in fifty
gallons of water. was effective.
Paris green. pound in $50 gallons
of water. was also effective. Some
quicklime, about a pound to each fifty
gallons Of water, should be added to
the spray to prevent burning Of the
leaves. Kerosene emulsion containing
10 per cent of kerosene was effective
Whale oil soap, a pound to two gal
Ions Of water: white laundry soap and
good white soap. one ten ounce bar to
two gallons of water, were effective.
The soap is merely dissolved in water
by boiling and sprayed while still
warm.
Hellebore lead arsenate and paris
green are the least expensive of these
treatments. II spraying is necessary
while there is fruit ON the trees helle
bore or some other material than al
arsenical should be used.
Cultivation under infested trees is
of value since 1t disturbs the cocoons
In the soil there.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
DEMOCRATS MUCH ALIVE.


The largely attended democratic con =
vention in Dodgevlle last week proved
that democrats are much alive this
year Such gathering as that in the
busy mid summer season is truly Il
hopeful sign of the times. Excellent
names were selected as candidates for
the various county Offices and, by the
ton presented, firm stand was taken
for progressive democracy. While the
old rallying cry of principles not
men," should ever be needed, the best
evidence party can give that it will
be faithful to it's professed principles
and purposes is the selection Of capable
trusty men. And this is just what the
democrats of Iowa county propose to do
at the coming primaries.
In the state and nation, democracys
face Is turned to the future. Never
was there more need of such man as
Woodrow Wilson to carry the banner
of democracy to victory and restore
representative government to the peo
pie. We believe that the Democrats
Of Wisconsin will act in harmony with
the Baltimore convention and choose
for state and congressional Offices. men
who champion the principles which
triumphed there.
There should be harmony and good
fellowship among all who are earnestly
striving for good government; but above
all, issues which concern the present
and future, rather than the past, should
be discussed and acted upon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
United States Extends Aid to
Fleeing Americans.
KNOX DEMANDS PROTECTION
President Madero Replies That FEEDER
al Troops Are Now Only Thirty
Miles from casas Grandes
to Act as Guards.

Washington, July 81. Prompt ac-
ton was taken in the house and SEN
ate to afford relief to the hundreds
OF Americans, mostly Mormons, who
have fled from Mexico to Ell Paso,
Tex, because of prosecutions and
threats upon the part of rebel chiefs
under command of General Orozco.
Twenty thousand dollars was appro-
priated by both houses to be used by
the secretary of war in the purchase
of food for the refugees. Resolutions
were also passed making available for
this forpose the balance of the money
left from the fund for the relief of
the flood sufferers of the Mississippi
Valley last spring. The total of these
funds is about $4,000. In addition
the war department, without waiting
for congress, telegraphed orders to
st. Louis for the shipping of tentage
for 1000 persons to FL Paso at once
by express.
kilograms from Ell Paso and other
border cities telling of conditions
brought on by action of the rebels
and appealing to the federal govern
ment to do something to relieve the
situation We're received by Senators
Fall and Smoot and other members Of
both houses of congress. The tele-
grams stated that about 1900 Amer
lean refugees had reached Ell Paso and
1t was understood that 1000 more
were en- route to that city from Casa
Grande. MADEIRA, Pearson and neigh
boring districts. Many reported
threats of General Orozco and other
kilograms.
From the state department tele-
grams were sent to Ambassador Will
son at Mexico City, instructing him
to make urgent demand on the Mex
lean government to send troops to
Casas Grandes and other districts
without delay to protect the besieged
and threatened Americans. The Mex
lean government replied that troops
were already within thirty miles of
Casas Grandes on their way there.
Every effort was being made, It was
asserted by government officials, to
get within striking distance of the
rebels at the earliest possible mo-
ment
Consul Edwards was also instructed
to communicate with General Orozco
at Juarez and notify him that the
United States insists upon the protec-
ton of Americans from the lawless
acts of his soldiers and demands OBJ
servance by him of the rules of civil.
ICED warfare.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
DISTRIBUTE TENTS AND FOOD
United States Government Begins Re-
lief Measures at FL Paso.

Ell Paso, Tex, July 31.-With each
arriving train bringing more Mormon
the rebel region of northern Mexico,
the United States government began
the distribution Of tents and rations,
Pascual Orozco. the rebel chief in
Juarez. reiterated, following the an
nouncement that the state department
at Washington had made renewed pro-
tests to the Mexican government at
that place. he meant to continue dis
arming all Americans until every gun
and cartridge had been secured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
FATAL RIOT MARKS STRIKE
One Man Killed and Police Chief Near
Death at Port Arthur, Ont.

Port Arthur, Ont, July 31.-Three
hundred dock laborers who went on
strike caused fatal disturbance on
the docks Of the Canadian Northern
railway Chief of Police Angus Nc
Lellan was dubbed. and is in hos
pital In a critical condition Other
officers were injured.
The militia was called out and the
strikers were dispersed. One of the
strikers, Chris Dominick, was killed
before the arrival of the militia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
HOUSE REJECTS WOOL BILL
Refuses TO Accept LaFoiIette Measure
from Senate.

Washington. July 81. - The house
by vote of l72 to Sc refused to aC.
cept the senate LaFollette wool bill
as substitute for the house bill. but
agreed to a conference II the senate
should ask for one.
The house also refused by a vote
Of 127 to l07 to agree to the senate's
amendment to the excise tax bill pro-
viding for the repeal of the Canadian
reciprocity act.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
HITS AT PATENT NOSTRUMS
Representative Shirley Has Bill to
Amend Pure Food Law.

Washington. July 81. - A blow at
vendors OF quack patent medicines
was struck by the house interstate
commerce commission when it favor,
ably reported the bill of Representa-.
tive Shirley, Democrat to amend the
pure food and drug act.
The measure prohibits false and
fraudulent curative claims for patent
medicines upon labels" under penalty
OF prohibition from interstate com
merce.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
MEXICAN FEDERALS RETREAT
Defeated by Rebels Near Continental
Divide, with Heavy Losses.

Casas Grandes, Mex, July 31.-De-
feated after hard months march
ing across the Sierra Madre contin-
entail divide, the Mexican federals, L.
400 strong. are in full retreat to Sono-
ra from Chihuahua.
Commanded by Generals Sanjines
and Blanco the federals, by tedious
marching over treacherous roads and
passes. reached Las Varas on the east
side OF the divide a week ago and
the rebels from Casas Grandes met
and defeated them with heavy losses
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
ELEVATED MEN WIN STRIKE
Boston Conductors and Motormen Out
So Days-Battle Cocts $to2s,ooo.

Boston, July Sl.-The strike of the
conductors and motormen of the Bos-
ton elevated railway company. which
has lasted for tifty-three days and is
estimated to have cost 81 OPS, 900. was
ended by the agreement OF the com.
pany officials to the terms OF the set
uement, the strikers winning every
point sought
The strikers have gone back TO
work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
ON BOND AS GRAFTERS
Ten Detroit Aldermen Are Held or
5000 Bail Each.

Detroit, Mich. July Sl,-Ten alder
men charged with grating were held
In bail of $1,000 each when arraigned
In police court.
The courtroom was crowded with
politicians when the officials were led
to the bar. The cases were all ad-
journed until next week Tuesday TO
enable the district attorney to exam
inc the mass of evidence procured by
Burns detectives.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Man and 1900 Sheep Die in Wreck.

Boise, Idaho. July Sl.-One man was
killed. seven men injured and l,SCf
sheep were killed when stock train
on the Idaho Northern railroad wa
wrecked near Guffey. lGahC, The en-
CINE rolled down an emtaNAment, tai
ing loaded stock cars with it
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Wheut 5ran For Chicks.

Wheat bran Is good for chicks. good
for layers and makes good bone and
tissue builder, Fowls must have sew
eral kinds of food. No one grain or
food will be relished by fowls il made
an exclusive diet.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Overhead Irritation.

The overhead system Of irrigation
is making rapid progress in all parts
of the country. Irrigation Is an insur
ance, and an immense number OF
growers are making provision for this
sort of protection. The cost per acre
ranges from 500 TO $50, and the serv-
Ices Of plumber are not needed to in
stall the National Stockman
and Farmer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
GIVE THE SOY A CHANCE

Has your boy tired OF lifting the
old-fashioned farm gate and invent
ed one that is marked improve
ment? Let him bring a model to the
State Fair. Has he determined not
to break his back with the old grind
stone and invented good tread or
power attachment? Let him show n
at the fair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
AER0NAUT FATALLY HURT
Fails 500 Feet When Air Bag Bursts
During Parachute Exhibition.

Beaudette, Mimi, July 81. - Arthur
Ottelle, professional balloonist, was
fatally injured here when he fell a
distance Of 500 feet from his balloon.
The bag was old, and burst when it
hit the light air stratum, Otelle sue.
ceeded In getting the parachute cut
loose, but 1t did not open.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Illinois Youth Killed In Franc.

Dole. France. July I.--Blake Har,
vey Wilmot who was born at Albion
ull.. in 1891. was killed while motor
cycling In the Jura department
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
Electors at Large

EItCTOTS 1T large
Wendall A. Anderson, Lacrosse.
Louis q Bomrich, Milwaukee.
District Electors.
1st- Ernest f. Merton, Waukesha.
2d-Oscar f. Roessler, jefferson.
3d--GeOrge Crawford Mineral Point
4th-J. e. Dodge, Milwaukee.
9th -Rolin b. Mallory, Milwaukee.
8th-Charles II. Lambert, Berlin.
7th w. N. Cortland, Viroqua.
Sth-E. @. Zimmerman, Wausau.
9th--John A. kuypers, Depere.
10th-George ID. Cline Hudson.
11th-John A. Hobe, Superior.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01

1t is said that weeds cost the
farmers of this country $1,000
100000 a year. They cost more
than any one Of our most impor-
tant crops produces, Pillow them
under while green.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-01
DEMOCRATIC TICKET

FOR PRESIDENT
GOVERNOR WOODROW WILSON
of New Jersey.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
GOVERNOR THOS. r. MARSHALL
of Indiana.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-02
LOst-Fur collar between
court house and Fifth and
Main streets, Tuesday eve.
Call phone 1899. Reward.
Pit


William Faversham is to produce
THE Faun" in London.
William Hawtrey is appearing in
Canada in Dear Old Billy"
John c. Rice and Sally Cohen have a
new comedy, THE Path Of the Prim
rose."
Boutwell, Browne has returned ia
vaudeville in his sketch THE Serpent
Of the Nile
Charles Cherry's engagement in
Ills Neighbours Wife," in Chicago has
been extended.
Three companies are being organic
ed to present William G. De Miles
playlet, I'm 1899"
Herbert Beerbohn Tree wants q
weekly salary Of $1,000 to appear ir
this country in vaudeville.
Sewell Collins. New York artist
has dramatized Arnold Benefits 1.-THE
Great Babylon Hotel"
Margaret Ellington has made ar
rangements to play an extended en-
gagement in Chicago in "Kindlipg.
Martin Beck has arranged for Der
tina Kalich to begin a tour on the Or
pheum circuit in the spring in "A
Light from st. Agnes"
Ruth Stevens. the leading woman
with the vanity Fair" company, II
the daughter on an Italian sculptor
She has sung in Milan.
Margaret Anglin contemplates pro
ducing next season, Egypt" by Ed
ward Sheldon, author of "Salvatio,
Nell" The heroine of this play is {
gypsy girl.
Mrs. Lily Langtry is back in tn,
London music halls. this time witt
q suffrage sketch. written by herself
called Helping the Cause" doubt
full title.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-02
BEST DAY IS THE present
The Time That 10 with Us Now 10 the
Time Appointed for the Doing
Of Good Deeds.

You will never ind it with a tel
escope. no matter how earnestly you
look back into the past. or forward
into the future: 1t is here now. and
We do not see 1t because We are all
too far-sighted! Today IN the best
day for the purpose Of today. There
have been = good many best days as
they seemed to US all through the
years gone. and they were best in
their time. but they would no more
ut our present than our old baby pima
fore would fit the grown man or wom-
an. There are going to be a great
many best days in the time to come.
but to try to adapt them to what We
now are and where we now are. will
be about like picking gooseberries
before they are ripe and trying to
make believe they are strawberries!
Sunday is the best day in all the
week for Sunday. but 1t is a mighty
poor day when we try to make Mon
day or any other day of the week out
OF it. Each day as it comes along is
the best day. unless We are way be.
hind in our use OF days and so are
trying to live a day that belongs In
last week or last month or last year
in it. Each day is full OF the best
things If We but look for them, or, for
that matter. or the worst things, ii
We look for them! That is. the days
are not periods OF time with fixed
characters to which we come; they
are periods of time with capacity to
which We come and MI them from our
own characters. They are all in our
hands and every day can be the hes,
day If we choose to make it so.-Uni
yersalist Leader.