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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28
Showing His Hand.

III there are any democrats who
have been misled by tho claim that
MIR, Harmon is really a progressive
they may have their doubts removed
by n glance at the contest now going
on in the state of Texas. The nous-
ton Chronicle, a Wilson paper. points
out that the contest Is between VIII.
son and Harmon and adds:
The progressive wing of the Texas
democracy has rallied under Wilson's
banner, the stand-pat wing under the
banner OF Harmon.
Now. In all eandor. the Chronicle
feels that tho democrats of Texas are
fortunate in having the opportunity
to choose between two such men IA
Wilson and Harmon, In a campaign
where the main issues are 40 clearly
drawn that no man can mistake them,
Within the democracy. then, the
voters are to determine whether they
wish to nominate a stand.patter or
n progressive.
They are to say whether they wish
the party to stand for class govern.
ment, advocated by the Harmon men.
or genuinely democratic government.
advocated by the Wilson men.
Upon this issue the Chronicle has
not the least doubt in the world that
the democrats of Texas will decide In
favor of Governor Wilson.
I'VE believe the majority Of the
members OF the Texas democracy REQ
ognize the absolute necessity for the
party to go forward. keeping pace
with the progress of industrial and
political evolution.
I'VE believe the majority fayors
larger popular participation In govern.
ment and the abolition OF special privi.
leges under government"
II there by any that doubt that tho
Houston Chronicle has stated tho Ia.
sue In Texas correctly they may have
their doubts removed by reading tho
Fort Worth Record. strong Harmon
paper, issue of Wednesday. March 9th.
In an editorial entitled. THE Issues
Joined" Tho Record says:
IAN who oppose Wilson's views
should oppose Wilson and all who op.
pose Harmon's views should oppose
Harmon. Preference for men should
be subordinated to conviction for
principles. Then the contest will set
tie the question whether Texas favors
or opposes one set of policies or the
other The Issues are:
Il. The Initiative referendum and
recall, with Wilson favoring and Har-
mon opposing.
% Free raw materials, with VIII
son favoring and Harmon opposing.
AS to the first, II Is fair to state
that Governor Wilson opposes the re.
call OF judges az n matter OF expedi-
ency. but he fayors all these doctrines
In principle. On the other hand, Gov.
ernor Harmon comedies them to local
communities that desire them but OBJ
poses their wider application MS sub
yersive OF representative government.
Governor Wilson contends that they
are not now national issues, but he Ia
making his campaign upon them and
his support consists chiefly OF those
democrats who indorse them. There
fore, his nomination will signify demo-
cratic acceptance OF the doctrines
whether or not they be specifically
enunciated in the democratic plat.
form. Bryan's Commoner, Mar. Is.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28
WILSON STRONG IN THE LEAD
Will Have the Majority on the First
Ballot.

The reason for the activity of other
presidential candidates, and their
combination and violent efforts to
stem the tide, is disclosed by an anal
ysis Of the voting strength of each
candidate in the first ballot at the
convention. 1t is generally admitted
to those informed, that Wilson is now,
and since the Jackson day banquet
has been strongly in the lead over all
other candidates.
1t has been Wilson against the
Field" All other candidates and their
managers have recognized this, with
the result of a frantic effort by COM
bination to stop this movement, which
thus far has redounded to Wilson's
credit.
In spite Of the favorite son move
ment, and the general effort to beat
him either by combination or other
wise, Wilson will have close to a
two-thirds majority on the first bal
lot; and this with Wilson second
choice instructions, will in all proba-
bility put Wilson over with the neces-
sary two-thirds. There has never vet
been situation in a Democratic con-
vention where the two-thirds rule pre-
vented the nomination of candidate
who came in on the first ballot with
a majority. or even 40 per cent Of
the entire vote.
There is reason for the other cam
paign managers to be in a panic. The
people believe in Wilson. He has
done things for them in New Jersey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28
An Opinion by Tom Johnson-Three
Years AGO.

The Harmon Bureau is sending out
literature that Tom Johnson was his
warm supporter and that they worked
together in Ohio. No man in this
country was closer to Tom L. Johnson
than the editor of THE Public" Mr..
Louis f. Post, OF Chicago Mr.. Post,
in answer to an inquiry from friend
OF his, absolutely denies that Mr.. John.
son was satisfied with Governor Har-
mon. In fact Tom L. Johnson ex-
pressed his Utmost conviction and
judgment of Harmon when he opposed
his nomination for Governor and
stated certain facts which wore then
true and still true, Ia tia following
words:
Il am opposed to Harmon's nomina-
ton because do not believe he stands
for the principles for which Progress.
i've Democracy stands. The Democ.
racy OF Ohio can't go before the PEG
pie with a candidate who is known as
the legal representative and railroad
receiver in Ohio of the Morgan inter
ests in New York. The Democracy OF
Ohio can't go before the people under
the leadership Of man who is backed
and supported by the interests that
defeated Bryan in 1896 and 1900 and
sacrificed the party on the altar of
Mammon in 1904. The nomination OF
Harmon would be hailed with delight
by all the big interests in Wall Street. -
From Progressive Democrat League.
Ohio.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28
Delegates at Large :

Delegates at Large:
A. ]. SCHMITZ, 81 Wisconsin
ST., Milwaukee.
WIN. WOLFE, La Crosse.
ROBERT B. KIRKLAND, Jef-
ferson.
P, H. MARTIN, Green Bay.
Alternates at Large:
M. S. BRIGHT, Superior.
T. L. Cleary, Platteville.
]. ]. CUNNINGHAM, GAINESVILLE
BURT WILLIAMS, Ashland.
Delegates
1st District:
GEO. w. GATES, Racine.
JAY w. PAGE, Elkhorn.
End District:
JOHN BODDEN, Horizon.
JOHN M. DETLING, Sheboy-
gan.
3rd District:
JOHN A. AWKWARD, Madison
ERNEST Fielder, Mineral
Point.
4th and 5th Districts:
ARTHUR KOENOTZER, Mil
waukee.
VINCENT HENNESSEY, Mil
waukee.
DIR. w. T. LOCHEMES, Mil
waukee.
MAX HOTTELET, Milwaukee
9th District:
GUS KIRST, Two Rivers.
JOHN VILLWOCK, Oshkosh.
7th District:
EVAN A. EVANS, Baraboo.
w. N. WELLS, Sparta.
9Th District:
B. r. GOGGINS, Grand Rapids.
E. B. THAYER, Wausau.
9th District:
CHESTER WILCOX, De Pere.
LUTHER LINDAUER, Kau-
kauna.
10th District:
CHAS. DONOHUE, New Rich
nond.
CARL CUNNINGHAM, Chip
pewa Falls.
18th District:
THOS. H. RYAN, Merrill.
JOHN WALSH, Washburn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28

GOVERNOR WOODROW WILSON,
of Scotch-Irish parentage was born
at Staunton, Va, in December. 1856.
He received a common school edu-
cation, until he was seventeen years
of age when he was sent to the Davi-
son, N. c., Presbyterian College for
two years, and transferred to Prince
ton, N. j., College where he gradual
ed with honors in 1879. He was a
noted debater, and he trained his
mind on Historical and Economic
problems.
In 1884 he entered John Hopkins
University, where he took two years
course as student of History and
Political Economy. In 1885 he wrote
book on Congressional Government
by Committee" which was well re-
ceived. Two years later he accepted
the chair of History and Political
Economy" at Bryn Mawr, and for a
few years he accepted lectureship at
Johns Hopkins University, and in 1890
he was called to the chair of Juris.
prudence and Politics at Princeton
College-Doctor of Philosophy and
Law, where he remained until 1902
when he was chosen President Of
Princeton University. During this
period he wrote several books show.
ing great historical and economic abil-
ity and talent. While President of
Princeton for eight years, differences
arose between him and the trustees of
this aristocratic endowed university,
as to the social life of the students,
which President Wilson desired to
have more democratic and not exclu.
sively for rich mems sons. The arts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28
ADDRESS TO VOTERS.
Appeal to Voters by Wilson Delegates
At Large to Nominate Governor
Wilson.

No one can fairly deny that the
awakening in state and nation for a
greater measure of justice to the
masses, for equality of opportunity,
for control by the people of govern
mental functions, for the determine
ton to wrest the control of these
functions from the grip Of favored
and now dominating self seekers, is due
more directly and in greater measure
to the faithful teaching of true demo-
cratic principles, under the leadership
of that truly great Democrat William
Jennings Bryan, than to any other
cause. Defeated for office, yet tr-
umphant in it's purpose, democracy
halls and points with pardonable pride
to its achievement in forcing upon the
conscience of the country a recogni-
ton of the virtue and need of its
principles to effectuate that greater
justice that springs from right ideals
and patriotic purpose. Special in
terests have dominated legislation,
shaped and directed the functions of
the government to selfish ends, and,
under false pretenses, have perverted
the very ideal upon which our gov
eminent is founded. Now no back
ward step will be tolerated, the de-
mocracy that in the past stood on the
firing line, fighting and returning
again to the fight for democratic
ideals, must write the platform, must
select the standard bearer, one imbued
with it's true spirit and worthy of the
cause
Aside from Bryan, Governor Wilson,
now stands out prominently fitted for
leadership, filled with the spirit of de-
mocracy and grasp of the situation
that will make him a splendid leader.
His achievement in New Jersey spells
success and hope. We earnestly in
yite his support. Now is the critical
time. make no mistake. The combi-
nation against Wilson, so apparent in
this state, the fact that the Harmon,
Underwood and Clark forces can
unite under the pretense of being in
Clarks interest, is a danger signal
that Democrats should heed. We will
cheerfully bow to the mandates of the
people as expressed at the polls We
have very positive convictions that
Wilson is the man now best fitted for
successful leadership, that with him
victory is assured us. The Republi-
can party is disintegrating, now is
Democracys appointed time, let it's
ice be recorded for Wilson, victory
md truer ideals of the functions of
government and justice in it's admin
Ttration In this spirit we appeal to
SIr fellow Democrats. Progressive De-
n-1cracy invites for him support, and
awaiting your command, We may con-
,-ibute to victory now within our
reach, if we be but true to the consci-
ence of Democracy and stigmatize in
the open. self-seeking. corrupt and
kindred policies, while declaring in
aggressive platform our countrys
hope. We thus submit our cause to
~Se Judgment of orr party, and
pledge ourselves. if elected as dele
gates, to abide the vote Of the state
Respectfully submitted,
r. B. KIRKLAND,
p. H. MARTIN,
ADOLPH ]. SCHMITZ,
NV. F. WOLFE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28

A. s. Burleson. member OF congress
from Texas and chairman OF the
Democratic caucus OF the house OF
representatlyes--It would amount al.
most to treachery for the Democratic
national convention not to seize the
opportunity of success that would
come to 1t II 1t nominated Woodrow
Wilson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28

Wilmington IN. c. Star-When a
man is attacked and the motive is IN
worthy of the cause, it helps the man
who is assaulted. In all probability
the zeal 70 beat Woodrow Wilson will
make 1t impossible to defeat him for
the Democratic nomination for Presi-
dent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-03-28

Huntsville (Ala) Ti,nes-Every in
dication and sentiment is pointing to
the nomination and election OF Wood.
row Wilson as President OF these
United States. He is our greatest and
most popular American citizen.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
GAINESVILLE District Appointments.

On Sunday the M. E. church confer
ence appointments were announced.
Rev. q. K. MacInnis, who has been
here the past four years, is assigned to
the charge at Beaver Dam. Appoint
ments for the GAINESVILLE district are as
follows:
superintendent Reynolds.
Allen Grove and Fairfield, supplied
by K. Simpson; Beloit, w. P. Leek;
Clinton, A. W. Triggs; Columbus and
Lowell, c. F. w. Ludwig; Delavan and
Darien, William Hooten; East Troy and
German settlement, A L. Tucker; Ed
gerton and Albion, T. w. North; Elk
horn and Bethel, Thomas Austin; Ev-
ansvllle, C. E. Coon; Fall River and
Hampton, A. A. Bennett; Footville and
Magnolia, supplied by w. E. Watson;
Fort Atkinson, E. w. Mayer; Genoa
Junction, supplied by Osbert C. Warm
ingham; Hebron and Rome, J. T. Car
son; Horizon and Juneau, E. H. Oliver;
GAINESVILLE, T. D. Williams; Jefferson,
Harry Johnson; Koshkonong, supplied
by Samuel Lugg; Lake Mills and Mil
ford, E. C. Potter; Lake Geneva. F. C.
sprngsd ty01 w. SRE opg pf marsh and
William Bennett; Mayville, R. H.
Jones; Milton and Lima, M. A. Drew;
Milton Junction and Otter Creek, w. J.
Perry; Neosho and Hutisford, J. T.
Lugg; Orfordville and Plymouth, w. C.
Salisbury; Palmyra circuit, supplied by
W. S. Carr; Palmyra and Little Prai-
RE, W. w. Wilson; Richmond, Utters
Corners and Heart Prairie, supplied by
B. F. Dunkley; Salem and Wilmot,
Joseph Rosemurgy; Sharon, G. w.
White; Shopiere, supplied by J. w.
Horton; Stoughton and Stebbinsville,
H: S. Justima; Sun Prairie, B. H.
Richardson; Troy Center circuit, Geo.
W. Lester; Waterloo and York, H. H.
Howe; WATERFOWL and Pipersville, E.
J. Mathews; Whitewate, c. F. Spray.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Notice to Tax Payers.

The proposition to better light Full
ton and the south end of Henry and
Swift streets has been before the coun-
Gil at two sessions. 1t is this: There
are to be Is ornamental street lighting
posts supplied with five 60-watt Mazda
lamps each, to burn until II O'Clock
and one to burn until dawn. The bust
ness men have agreed to bear the ex-
pense of putting in the posts and the
Electric Light Co. is to receive $3.50
per month per post. This would in
crease the cost of lighting $500 per
year, making the total cost of lighting
the city about $500. Another meeting
will be held this (TF-'rsday) evening &C
council chambers and every tax payer
is invited to come to this meeting and
express an opinion as to whether he
favors the proposition or not.
By order of Special Committee.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Rev. MacInnis to Leave Us.

eve are sorry to have you leave US, =
said prominent citizen to Rev. Mac
Innis, Tuesday morning. "And | am
sorry to CO." answered Mr.. MacInnis,
Notwithstanding that my salary is
three hundred more per year and no
outside appointment. That citizen
was not a member of the Methodist
church either, but we believe he voiced
the sentiment of large per cent of
Edgerton's population. Besides filling
the pulpit to the entire satisfaction of
those who attended the M E. church
the past four years, Mr.. MacInnis has
always been deeply interested in those
things which tended to the betterment
of the community and liberal in meth
DDS to accomplish this end. A strong
student in his work, an unsatisfied de-
sire for travel and research, good
pulpit orator, are some of the charac-
teristics which make of him popular
preacher And through the loss of a
live wire as a citizen and a shining
light as preacher, the citizen very
| correctly remarked, eve are sorry to
have you leave us, Mr.. MacInnis. "
Again, in leaving Edgerton, Pastor
MacInnis takes from this church and
community another valuable asset
Mrs. MacInnis. Modest and unassum-
ing in her ways and manner, yet earn
est and faithful in every undertaking
to assist her husband and congregation,
has won for her lasting place in the
| memory of those with whom she has
associated. And we are sorry to have
| her leave US.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Beloit Newspaper Is Defendant in Sui

Action has been started in the circuit
court of Rock county by Wallace In
gals of Racine against D. B. Worth
ington, T. G. Hendley and the Daily
News Publishing company of Beloit for
fifty thousand dollars damages, which
the plaintiff claims is due him for the
damage done his charabter and his
reputation as public official and at
torney for false, libelous and defama-
tory statements alleged to have been
published in the Beloit Daily News
during the last congressional campaign
when the plaintiff was candidate for
the office of representative from this
district in congress, running against
Henry A. Cooper.
The summons and complaint in the
case were filed Tuesday in the Office of
the clerk of the circuit court, and with
the papers a stipulation that the case
should be tried at the October term of
the court.
D. B. Barnes of Delavan has been
retained by the plaintiff as his attor-
ney. and the firm of McKearney,
Thompson & Myers of Racine has been
engaged to represent the defendants.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Twenty-Five Years Ago.

A baby girl was born at the home Of
J. A. Henderson and wife.
The tobacco crop is practically har-
vested and frost has not yet appeared.
Charlie Wileman, son of Sam Vile
man of Albion, fell from fence and
broke his leg.
John Conway died at his home in
Fulton, Monday morning, Sept. 10Th,
aged about 70 years. He was broth
er of Malachi Conway and bachelor.
Twenty-Five members of the fire de-
partment attended the firemen's tour
nament at Watertown. In the hose
contest Edgerton and Madison were
barred on technical points.
Miss Mae Lord and Senator Frank
Ware were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, DR.. and
Mrs. S. L. Lord, Thursday, Sept. 22d,
Rev. c.. H. Richards of the Congrega-
tional church of Madison officiating.
Warren c.. McManus and Miss Sue
Sayre were united in marriage at the
Congregational church in Fulton, We'd
nesday, Sept. 21st, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. DR.. Newman of
Washington, D. c.. A reception was
held at the home of the brides parents,
D. F. Sayre and wife.
Friday, Sept. %, 1887.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Death of C. ID. HOwarth.

C. D. Howarth, for many years a
resident of the town of Harmony, died
at 11:4O o'clock Saturday morning at
his home, having reached the age of So
years. Mr. Howarth had long been a
sufferer with abdominal tuberculosis,
and was ill all summer. Three weeks
ago he returned from Chicago hos
pital where he had gone for treatment.
After a week at home he was taken to
the Mercy hospital, GAINESVILLE, and un-
derwent an operation. He did not i'm
prove and was taken home again Sat
urday morning.
Mr.. Howarth was born in Boston,
Mass, Nov. 5, 1858, and when boy
came to Wisconsin with his parents,
settling at Albion Prairie in Dane
county. He married there to Miss
Matilda Clark, moving to the town OF
Harmony about 19 years ago. Surviv-
ing him are his wife and four children,
Maud, Luella, Arthur and Lottie How
arth, all living at home.
Funeral services were held at the
home Tuesday morning, burial being
made in the Albion Prairie cemetery.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
w. S. Wood to Take Two Rivers Hotel

Stoughton is soon to lose one of her
best known citizens. Will Wood and
his estimable wife are about to remove
to Two Rivers, Wis, where Mr.. Wood,
on the first of next month, becomes
landlord of Hotel Hamilton, an up-to-
date and thriving hosiery. Will was
for many years landlord of the Hutson
House, and as such was exceedingly
popular with the travelling public. The
Hotel Hamilton is 65-room house, IL
and i''e every HUi'1 room s being provided with
hot and cold running water, and tele-
phone. Two Rivers, which can well
feel proud of such an up-to-date hos
tlery, has a population of ZOO only a
couple of thousand more inhabitants
than Stoughton. Mr.. and Mrs: WOOD
have been residents of our city for
thirty-odd years and will carry with
them the best wishes of host OF
friends. Courier-Hub.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Tobacco Notes

H. S. McGifin, state manager of the
American Cigar Co., is down from
Sparta to superintend sampling of the
large packing put up here last season.
Friends here have received invitations
to the wedding of P. H. German and
Miss Louise Craven, which takes place
at San Juan, Porto Rico, w ednesday,
Sept %, 1912. Mr.. German was for
merly state manager Of the American
Cigar Co. and is now vice president of
the American Tobacco Co., located at
San Juan. Together with numerous
friends in this state, The Reporter ex-
tends congratulations.
FOR RENT.
American Cigar Co. 8 asserting house
at Edgerton, with ample storage facili-
ties. Address American Cigar Com
pany, Sparta, Wis. 40
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Potato Crop Will Be Large.

There is reason to believe that the
potato crop for the United States this
year will be unusually large. On July
1st the condition of the 1853, 900 acres
planted was 1919 per cent normal, COM
pared with rs per cent last year ano
1913 per cent FOR the ten-year average
The indicated yield is 352, 900, 900 bush
els, or next to the largest in the coun-
try's production record.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
New Stoughton Depot.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railroad was on Tuesday ordered by the
railroad commission to provide new
station building at that point, which
will be large enough for the needs of
the city. The railroad is given year
year to build the station and the plans
are to be submitted to the railroad
commission.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Band Concert.

Saturday evening, September 81.
Our Naval Officers March.
Autumn Leaves Revere.
Popular Medley.
Holy City-solo for baritone, Mr.. Maves.
Down Home Rag.
. Light Cavalry Overture.
Selection from Little Boy Blue.
Dreadnaught March.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20
Common Council Proceedings.
EDGERToN, Wis, Sept. Is, 1911

EDGERToN, WIS.,, Sept. Is, 1912.
Regular meeting Of the common
council, Mayor Skinner presiding. Al
dermen responding to roll call were
Jensen, Farman, Cleary, Dickinson,
Dallman, Stark.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
Following bills audited by finance
committee were read and allowed, all
voting in affirmative on roll call:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-20

Petition of Pringle Bros. & Keller
Co. ct. al. for new system Of street
lighting read.
Aid. Jensen moved that committee
of three, including the mayor, be ap-
pointed to report on petition at next
meeting. Motion carried.
nittee on street lighting Aids. Cleary
and Dallman.
Aid. Dickinson offered an ordinance
regulating itinerant photographers and
picture agents and repeating all con-
flicting ordinances, and moved it's adop-
ton.
Roll call on motion: Ayes 6.
Aid. Jensen moved that when council
adjourn it be to Wednesday evening,
Sept. Is, 1912, at 7:30. Motion carried.
On motion council adjourned.
H. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.