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Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-26
Opium Smuggling
as now Practiced
By John E. Wilke, formerly U. S
Chief of Secret Service

Chief of Secret Service
The recent seizure of SO tons Of
opium by government agents in the
hold of the Pacific Mail steamer Man
churia at San Francisco, shows the
limit to which opium smugglers will
60 to bring the drug into this coun-
try. Their persistence and ingenuity
are battling.
Opium has been concealed on board
ships by Chinese sailors in the most
inconceivable places. At one time a
government officer walking along the
deck stumbled against a large tackle
block used apparently on the boom
with a heavy hawser for unloading
cargo. 1t was about 18 inches in diam
eterand inches thing. Ordinarily it
would have weighed 300 pounds. To
his surprise, it rolled over. He found
it to be made of tin, formed like a
block, and painted. It was hollow and
filled with opium.
Another time an inspector located
a 'fake" drain pipe among other pipes.
1t seemed a part of the ships fittings
but it proved to be receptacle for
opium and might easily have been
taken ashore.
One of the best planned attempts
to smuggle in large quantity Of
opium took place in a large mail
steamer. The drug had been sealed
upin steel tanks tbout as large as a
barrel, and these were introduced in
the fresh water watts. One inspector
with more curiosity than the rest, hap
pened to look there and found it.
Officers employed in this work
naturally become more skilled in de-
tecting secret places. They go into
every part of the ship to lcfk for the
stuff. They even climb between the
ribs Of the boat. They put on their
oilskins and take electric light globes
and examine every inch where other
men can 60.
The owners of the ships are doing
all they can to stamp out the traffic,
but it's hard matter, because petty
officers often connive with the sailors
for helping. And government en-
ployes earning So day are often Of
forod 1arro hrihoc
It's pretty lucrative business, too.
The Chinese sailor pays about SO for
a tin box of chop" weighing a third
of a pound. He pays S. more to get
it smuggled over from China. In the
United States he may sell it for any
sum from $25 to $50.
The government has had much
trouble, too, in trying to prevent opium
smuggling across the northern and
southern borders. Prom Mexico the
stuff reaches Laredo, Ell Paso and Ca
lexico by trains, automobiles and run
ners. Once it gets aboard Pullman
car, it is especially hard to discover.
1t is frequently hidden by Pullman
porters, who know many secret places
for keping it.
On our northern border we have
been more successful. The Canadian
authorities are cooperating with US.
as the Mexican officials will not do.
and are also keeping colse watch on
port. The japanese lines of steamers
are also fighting it.
Conditions have improved much
from the days when sailors used TO
throw the opium overheard, attached
to floats, as the ships came in. and
leave it for their confederates to pick
up. The government cutters and
launches put an end to that pracice.
But there is still need of great vigi-
lance and of new laws to do away with
the present loopholes.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-26
Road Flooding
Case Tomorrow

Antoine Gerdes of Water Company
No. II district will oppear tomorrow
morning before Justice l. Mayfield on
a charge of flooding the county road
adjoining his ranch with waste water.
There has been considerable COM
plant of impossible flooded roads
lately an dthis is only one of several
cases brought into the Justices court.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-26

Broadway to Park and Sixth street
from Broadway to Park.
Specifications on these extensions
are the same as those on which work
was done last spring on Main, State,
Broadway, Fifth and Sixth streets.
Bids on the proposed work will net
be asked for until purposed improve
ments to the water system on those
streets are in, which will come as soon
as possible after the sale Of wate-
bonds already authorized
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-26
Deadlock is on
Over the Tariff
tBy United Press Association

tBy United Press Association)
Washington, Sept. 26-Interference
of the president is sought today by
Senator F. NJ. Simmons, who declares
the tariff conferees are deadlocked
on the zinc rates, tax on cotton ful-
ures and date when the wool schedule
will become effective
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-26
Southeast
Passengers in Air

Pasadena, Sept. 26-Roy Kraben-
shic made beautiful flight over the
business section today in a passenger
dirigible with which he says he will
start the first passenger airship ser.
vice to the beaches in ten days. He
averaged twenty-five miles an hour
today.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
]. G.. STENDEBACH
Painter = Decorator
Mineral Point. Wisconsin.
Telephone S74.

The problem is intensified by the
fact that by state law religion is
barred from the class rooms of the
university
However. religion is certainly not on
the wane at the state university On
the contrary. it seems to have shown
marked increase and development IN
recent years This is due chiefly 10
two things, the adequate housing AMI
manning of the student Young Mems
Christian Association and the employ
ing of several university pastors by
the different state UNCONVENTIONAL
bodies to give their attention to the
students of their denomination.
When several OF these trained de
nominational leaders are working in a
single university. 1t cannot help but
have a material effect upon the re-
ligious attitude of many men.
The student Y. NJ. c. A. is specially
adapted to fit into this particular stu
alton, While the university pastors
approach the situation from the view
point of those engaged to look after
their particular group. the genius Of
the student Y Nj c. A. is a work for
students by students, The employ
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
MENELIK'S Wife
AGAIN AT LIBERTY,
Remarkable Rise Of AbySSin'
ian Empress, TaltOu.

Adds Abeba. Ab%SSinia After three
years of detention ill Gheobi Empress
Taitou. the wife Of King Menelik, has
been granted her freedom. The right
full heir to the throne has also been
granted his freedom
The empress domain will be in the
vicinity of Adds .\beba.
Empress Tuitou of AbySSinia was II
very interesting character according
to what information has been learned
about her Details of affairs in the
African empire have been difficult to
obtain aud even today Europe is not
quite sure whether Emperor Menelik
is dead or alive and still ruling his
country 1t is known definitely that
the heir to tho throne has been deSiG-
mated in the person of Liz YasSu. the
grandson of Empress Taitou. but
whether lie has taken up the reins Of
government is yet I" he aSccrtained
Empress Taitou. according to a
Frenchman who iouncFed through
AbvS~iuia some years ago. was Il WON
an of the lower class. rs they place
rank in Ahy>~uia. and She was mar
ri"d at an early age, Following that
she was married many more times.
and AT each stage az her matrimonial
career rose higher
In 1851. when the coming empress
was about rhirty.two years old. she
married Meuelik. then king She was
wonderful Wuiuan, and her ability
was recognized BESIDES. she was
counted ~ u beauty.
Later Menplik rose to the supreme
step OF emperor. and Taitou rose with
him
Mcnelik fell III at one time-in fact
one Of the many times that he has been
Hand while 1nitou cared for bin
like q dutiful wife she carried on at the
same time a conspiracy, the aim Of
which was to place her on the throne
upon the death If her husband But
many circumstances operated against
the empress. and She was driven from
the Abyssiuian capital Adds Abeba
Menellk recovered. and Taitou's grand
son. Lig YaSsu. whom she heartily
hated. was proclaimed heir.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10

Tennessee bred tw" great orators In
the oidcn days Andrew Johnson a
Democrat. once president oi til" Unit
ed States. and GustaVus y Henry. II
Wing, known as the Eagle orator Of
the South They ran against rach
other for governor. aud when II long
series Of 'oiut debates had reached its
close johnson addressed the Wings in
the audience Il have spoken With the
boosted eagle Ucator from the Missis
sippi river to the Unaka mountains
and as yet see go flesh in his tatons
nor blood on his beak" Quick AS n
fash Henry was on his feet, saying
THE American eagle is a proud bird
and feeds not on carbon"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10

cases in their very homes, yet really
comprise a good sized city all by them
selves and for the most part live to
themselves.
This has both it's advantages and its
disadvantages. The main advantage
comes from their being susceptible to
group influence
The disadvantages come from their
separation from the religious interests
of the city. The citizens Of Madison
have the same restraining and helpful
influences from their church life which
comes to the people of any city, but in
by far the majority of cases. the stu
dents do not affiliate with Madison
churches
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Why He Wasllate

"What made you SO late?"
Il met Smithson"
We'll, that is no reason why YOU should hc an
hour late getting homo to supper"
II know, but asked him how he was tecling
and he insisted ON telling mo about his stomach
trouble"
Did You tell him to take Chamherlain's
Tablets"
Sure, that is what he needs" Sold by all
dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
j. B. Reynolds, Attorney.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
TESTATE ESTATE.

NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
TESTATE ESTATE.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
~ ss.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
said county, ut the court house, i'll the city OF
Dodgeville. in said county. on the 18th day
of May, A. ID. 1918, being the first Tues
day, of said month, at ten clock in the forenoon
of said day, the following matters will be
heard and considered:
The application of Joseph Beckerleg, executor
of the last will and testament of John Becker
leg, late of said county. deceased, for the
examination and allowance OF his administra
ton account and that the last will and teS-
lament of said deceased be construed, and the
assignment of the residue of said estate to such
persons as are by said will and by law entitled
10 the same.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons Interested by
publishing a copy of this notice for three wee ks
successfully, prior to said day of hearing in the
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper
published in said county.
BY order of the Court.
ALRRo IENKs. County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, April2. 1918.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Pains in the Stomach.

If you continually complain OF pains
in the stomach, y'ur liver or your kidneys are
cut Of order. Neglect may lead to dropsy, kid
ney trouble, diabetes or Brizht's disease
Thousands recommend Electric Bitters as the
very best stomach and kidney medicine made
H. T. Aston, of Raleigh, n. C., who suffered
with pain in the stomach and back, writes
My kidneys were deranged and my liver did
not work right / suffered much, but Electric
Bitters was recommended and improved from
the first dose. now feel like a new man II
will improve you too only Joc and 81
Recommended by Prideaux & Bliss,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-In
~ ss-ln Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Cornelius
Crowley, deceased
Letters of administration on the estate of
Cornelius Crowley, deceased, having been is
sued to Joseph Engels.
Notice il hereby given, That the creditors of
said Cornelius Crowley, deceased, are allowed
and limited, by order of this court, until and
including the first Tuesday of October 1913, be
claims and demands against said Cornelius
Crowley, deceased to the county court for
examination and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given. That the claims
so presented will he examined and adjusted by
this court at the office of the county Judge at
the court house in the city of Dodgevllle, in
said county, on the first Tuesday of November
1913
Dated this 25th day Of March, 1913.
BY the court,
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10

Supervisors Thas. Caysin chairman;
Anthony Larson. John PalGkil.
ASSesSor- Fred Brewer.
CIerk-Reai. J. Pcilow.
Treasurer-Grant Batten,
luSticc--Ole Rude,
Coustahle-Hcnry Harris
tINpEN VILLAGE.
prCsident-,I. 7. Williams,
Trustees for two year, \. j. Hillary, Charles
Singer and i Hancock,
Village Clcrk-F. \, Duncan,
rr,v4surcr-F.F +. Oldeuhcrg,
Marshal-,loc Poad,
SuperNiSor-l w, Taylor.
ASSesSor-Wm, n Smith
lMlice Iusticr-Wm. kramer,
Constahe-,l. G. rraglown
MNInwtCN.
Supervisors Henry Ryan, chairman; James
jackson, Ir., wilmir,h Chjng.
Clork-R. II. Harris.
nrasurr--Wm. Skrws
l\sseSsor-pavid Walsh
MuFlIN
Surcrvisors-rierco Nolcu, chairman; VIM.
heuer, George BainhridSe.
Clerk -ThnS, patraeld.
Tryasuret ChaS, Dolphin,
AsscSsor-Wm, Tcmhy.
INStl'NS~IhNs, lAteuStd, W. j, Jones,
tonstahles--Huhert Woun. Matt Fosshinter.
RKwtN.
rrcsidout-F, O, Thompson,
Trustees Frank Liutngcr, James Austin
George Hind,
Clerk-t'harlcS Martin.
rrcaSurrr ,lohn Eunice, ST.
Assessor--EEra Cushmau.
Supervism--,lctt CuShmau,
4 ,h.
WnodhuuSc.
Constahlc$-~Nha Franks, Art Wilkinson.
Liccuse carried by a majority OF 1.
Rrn0EwN TOWN,
Supervisors IT, v Conloy, chairman; Evan
Lewis Philip CrosSeu
Clcrk--,lohn Lynch
Assessor Dan J. Williams
1rtaswcr-Chas, Moves
Justices Of the Peace Tern Smith Thos
knutson, John McElwee
Constahcs-lohn Torthy, VIM Owens. John
Toav
SupervisorA u, Richardson, chairman;
Paul Krit2, Crank sitter.
Clerk-Iohn Clayhangh
ARKNA.
Supervisors-G, ", Davies, chairman; Il. Il,
Ellington and Walter Hedgson.
Clcrk-W, Il. DcNue.
Assessor-Patrict Hoskms
Treasurcr-F. NJ. Allcu.
Justices of the pracc-D. D. shea, Joe
Hottmann. llnrry Cooke
Constahlo-~,asper Wallum, Frank Schlough,
James Combs,
For license ~. against license ISL, majority
against license U9
Clerk of Township High schoolD, u, Shea
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Fielder Il Fielder. Attorneys

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ ss.-In Probate
ley, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
jeremiah Crowley deceased, having been issued
to Joseph Engels.
Notice is hereby given, That the creditors of
said Jeremiah Crowley. deceased are allowed
and limited by order of this court, until and in
Guiding the first Tuesday of October 1913. being
the eth day of said month, to present their
claims and demands against said Jeremiah
Crowley, deceased, to the county court for eX-
animation and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given, That the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted by
this court, at the office of the county judge at
the court house in the city of Dodgeville, in
said county, on the first Tuesday of November,
1918,
Dated this 18th day of March, 1913
BY the Court,
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Fielder & Fielder Attorneys.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR Final Sc
HESITATE ESTATE.

HESITATE ESTATE.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ ss.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the Iowa County court, TO be held in and fol
said county, at the court house in the city OF
Dodgeville in said county, on the 18th day Of
April A. ID. 1913, being the third Tuesday
of said month, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon OF
said day, the following matters will he heard
and considered:
The application of James W. Hutchinson execu.
tor of the last will and testament of Robert
Brown late OF said county, deceased, for the
examination and "llowance of his admins
tration account and that the last will and tesla
ment f said deceased be construed, and the
assignment of the residue of said estate to such
persons as are by said will and by law entitled
to the same.
And il is further ordered, That public notice
Thereof be given to all persons interested by
publishing copy of this notice for three wee ks
successfully, prior to said day of hearing in the
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper
published in said county.
BY order of the court
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Dated this 11th. day of March d. 1913
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Cour
~ ss-In Probate.
Fielder Il Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
HESITATE ESTATE.

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
~ ss.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term
of the Iowa county court, to be held in and for
said county, at the court house, in the city OF
Dodgeville, in said county on the 18th day of
April, A. D. 1913, being the fifth Tuesday
of said month, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of
said day, the following matters will be heard
and considered
The application of Charles a. Trevorrow, ex-
ecutor of the last will and testament of John
Trevarrow. late of said county, deceased for
the examination and allowance of his admin
istration account and that the last will and tes-
lament of said deceased be construed. and the
assignment of the residue of said estate to such
persons as are by said will and by law entitled
to the same.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given oall persons interested by pub
fishing of copy of this notice for three week.
successfully, prior to said day of hearing, in the
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper
published in said county.
By the Court:
ALDRo jerks, County Judge
Dated this 18th day of March, a. d. 1918.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10

ed officers who are engaged to
head up the various interests OF the
association are largely paid by the stu.
dents, and the mt mbers of the associa-
ton have Il vital interest in seeing
that the desired results are secured
In the past three years there has
been an increased interest in religious
things that is httle less than remark
able. Evidence of this is found in the
evangelistic campaign held by tho Y.
NJ. c. A. in December under the lead
ership of Raymond Robins when 1000
men attended the closing session, and
in the fact that 1900 students axe
now enrolled in classes in the study of
the Bible
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
REASON.

Reason is an aggregate ot the
experiences and observations Of
the mind the sum OF the cduca-
tion Of man. which the pupil III
timately finishes in himself. as
an cXtraurouS artist, after Ger
tain eNtraucouS models. Johann
Hertler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Farm For Sale.

A good farm consisting Of 343 acres
1870 acres Of bottom land with stream
of water running through IL; 100 acres
Of ridge land under cultivation; balance
good pasture and timber land; good
buildings; mile from either American
or Swiss cheese factory must be sold
at once; easy terms $500. Inquire
RidReway State Bank.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Fielder and Fielder. Attorneys.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- IS In Probate.
In the matter OF the estate Of Elizabeth A
Ivey. deceased.
Letters OF administration on the estate Of
Elizabeth A. Ivey, deceased, having been
issued 70 Frank ]. Iyey
Notice is hereby given, That the creditors Of
said Elizabeth a. Ivey. deceased are allowed and
Iirni ted bv order Of this court. until and nclud
ing the first Tuesday " October. 1913, being
the seventh day Of said month, TO present their
claims and demands against said Elizabeth A.
Iyev deceased 10 the county court for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Fielder Il Fielder. Attorneys
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Courts
~ In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth Davis
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Elizabeth Davis, deceased, having been issued
to William c. Davis.
Notice is hereby given, That the creditors Of
said Elizabeth Davis, deceased, are allowed and
limited by order of this court, until and in
Sladng me n ds dpeS s;dy "L TS'4"eT ".S
their claims and demands against said Elizabeth
Davis, deceased. to the county court for exam
nation and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given That the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted by
this court at the office of the county Judge az
the court house in the city of Dodgeville, in
said county, on the first Tuesday of November
1918.
Dated this 2nd day of April 1918.
BY the court:
ALDRo jerks. County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
James f. O'Neill. Attorney.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE

INTERSTATE ESTATE.
STATE of Wisconsin. Iowa County Court
- ss-In Probate
Notice is hereby given that at special
term of the Iowa county court 10 be held
in and for said county, at the Court House
the 18th day of April. A. d. 1918, being the
third Tuesday, of said month, AT ten O'Clock in
the forenoon Of said day, the following matters
will be heard and considered:
The application of Henry V. Conley. admin
istratOr Of the estate of Catherine Conley late
of said county. deceased, for the examination and
assignment OF the residue Of OF said estate r.
such persons as are by law entitled to the same
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given 10 all persons interested by
publishing a copy of this notice for three weeks
successfully. prior 70 said day Of hearing in the
Iowa County Democrat. a weekly newspaper
published in said county.
Dated this nth day of March, 1918
By the Court,
ALDRo jerks. County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money if Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound fails to cure your
cough or cold John Bernet, Tell, Wis, states:
81 used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
five years and it always gives the best of salts
faction and always cures a cough or cold.
Refuse substitutes.--Alex.M Metz.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Recommended for Good Reason

c. a. Grant, $50 Waverly St, Peoria,
Ills, says: ''Backacha and congested Kidneys
made me suffer intense pains. Was always
tired and floating specks bothered me. Took
Foley Kidney Pills and saw big improvement
after third day. | kept ON until entirely freed
of all trouble and suffering That's why rec
ommend Foley Kidney Pills. They cured me. =
Alex Metz
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
Sheboysan Cheese Prices.

Sheboygan. April Is. Twenty eight
factories offered 1 1913 boxes Of cheese
on the call board today and all sold as
follows: 20 cases Young Americas at
1910, 1s5 at 13tc, and ,59s cases long
horns at l3c. Market fairly active at
prices quoted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10
For Burns, Bruises and Sores.

The quickest and surest cure for
burns, bruises bois, sores, inflammation and
all skin diseases is Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
In four days it cured l.. II. Hahin, Of lrcdell,
Texas. of a sore on his ankle which panied him
50 he could hardly walk Should be in every
house. Only PIC. Recommended 10y Pridcaux
& Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10

The mysteries "f scent will probably
never he solved. aud il is II matter Of
everyday observation that while the
trained shooting dog will pass n sit
ting partridge. terrier or fox will
find the host
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-04-10

trouble stiff and aching joints, backachc and
sore kidneys viii all yield ~ the use 81 foley
Kidney Pills. They are tonic ina action quick
in results, curative always. W. = Skeleton.
Stanley, Ind, -sys: Il would not take sl't.pl
for the relief from kidney trouble / received
from one single box of Foley Kidney Pills 30
Alex Metz