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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-06-26
COFFEY SCORED
BY DEM. EDITOR
IPSWICH MAN THINKS THAT THE
STATE CHAIRMAN OF HIS
PARTY is MAKING MANY
MISTAKES.

Ipswich, S. D.-The split in the
democratic party in South Dakota
seems as significant and serious as
that in the republican party. from
the tone of the following article
which appeared in the Edmunds
County Democrat this week. The De-
mocrat is one Of the strongest papers
of its faith in the state.
More evidence of fraud and forg-
cry in the petition for a new pri-
mary law filed at Pierre by James
Coffey was unearthed at Mobridge.
The names of "a Mobridge voters,
who had never seen the petition for
a primary, were attached to it. and
they made affjdavits to that effect.
The evidence of fraud and forgery
that is being piled up regarding the
Coffey-Johnson primary law is nc
credit to the three men who assume
to dictate all the federal appoint
ments for South Dakota.
"There was no real necessity fol
splitting up the minority party in this
state had Ed Johnson exercised gooC
judgment in the appointment of
state chairman last fell.
"Coffey's confirmation as interna
revenue collector is still being helc
up in the senate and the longer it is
held up the less his chance is OF Sc
curing the best appointment in the
state. IF President Wilson or Score
taries Bryan or McAdoo should in
vestigate and learn the true condl
ton of the party in this state, mat
tiers should take "a decided turn
Some deserving men have been nam
ed for postmasters, but there arr
some who are not deserving whom
Coffey is trying to crowd through. Al
interesting and spirited contest ma.
be looked for in the primaries mex
March in the democratic party in thl
state"
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PINCH TROUT
OUT OF E
RECORD CATCH MADE IN PAC.
TOLA WATERS-BLACK HILLS
STREAMS LINED WITH
CAMPERS.

Rapic City, S. D.-George Hanni-
gan, a conductor in the employ of the
Northwestern caught a Loeb Laven
trout in Pactola waters. Wednesday
which measured % inches in length
and weighed -four and a quarter
pounds. This is the largest fish TAX
en- from the waters of Rapid Creek
this season. Other fish tipping the
scales at sever pounds have been
captured in ponds.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. I. Stevens, who are
summering at Pierre lodge are enjoy
ing some sport in close proximity to
the hotel.
The stream in the neighborhoou
of the lodge is dotted with camps and
each day brings a new influx of Wis
itors from eastern cities. Attorney
and Mrs. Lyons of Sioux Falls spent
a part of their honeymoon at His
torney Lyons is working with other
members of the investigating board
of which he is a member. Among re-
cent arrivals at Hisega are Mrs. John
A. Hoppe and her friend Mrs. Ben
nett of Pierre; H. Manega Crary OF
the Rapid Canyon scenic route has
arranged d SCHeuuIe vi rains IIdhluS
two round trips to Mystic daily and
connecting with all trains in and out
of the Black Hills over the Burling-
ton system. An extra trip is made
daily as far as the Big Bend power
plant of the Dakota Power Co., ar.
irving there shortly after seven o..
clock in the evening and returning
each morning in time to make con
Il. -.Ar 4 -~:. I~1.p~ I, !; e
city by the Milwaukee and Norun-
woctorn systems
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-06-26

Pierre, S. D.-Heayy losses OF live
stock, especially of horses, is report
ed from the northwest part of the
state following a recent evere cleo
trical storm. At the Sorenson ranch
nine horses were killed and at Pad
den ranch, two fine mares were found
dead, but the colts running with
them escaped injury. The cause Of
this heavy loss is that horses will
line up along a wire fence in a
storm, and a flash of lightning along
the wires is likely to kill several of
them.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-06-26
NOTES GIVEN BIG
RATING AGENCY BY
S. D. MEN INVALID
Jury Refuses to Hold
Chamberlain Man on
Deal For Stock,
BIG SUM INVOLVED
Total of $35o,0o Subscribed
in State to United Mercan-
tile Agency Affected.
BIG SUM INVOLVED

Chamberlain, S. D.-A verdict Civ
en- by a jury this morning in the dis
trict court here, relieving c. D. It'd
rick of this place of the payment OF
$4,000 in notes given for stock in
the United Mercantile Agency, will
have a direct bearing upon some
$35O,O0O or 100000 subscribed by
South Dakota men fol- this project.
The United Mercantile Agency
with headquarters at Chicago, was
organized for the purpose OF devel.
oping a rival of Dun's and Brad
streets in the commercial rating
business. Former Bank Examiner
Jones of this state was interested and
was active in soliciting stock sub
scriptions. Many of the most prom
inent men of the state bought large
blocks of stock. Ex-Governor Wesley
in particular made some big pur-
chases. The scheme has become fin
ancially involved that it's reorganiza-
ton is a matter of doubt. Those who
INFESTED in the enterprise in this
state hive virtually given up hope of
realizing on what they have spent.
In the city of Huron, not less than
100000 was subscribed, it is stated,
and parties in Mitchell have been in
terested to the amount of 100000 or
more
Stock Never Received.
In the cast here, Tidrick refused
to pay the note of $4,000, which
was a part of 100000 of similar
paper given by him for the purchase
of stock. AS the stock was held
as Collateral for the notes, it was
claimed by Tidrick in defense that
he had never rd'eived value received
for the obligation. He had renewed
the note since it was first issued,
but Judge Smith instructed the jury
that this would not prevent them
from considering whether or not he
had been given value received. This
particular note was held by a print
ing firm in Chicago, which had done
Agency. This firm was first given
a $4,000 note drawn by iEx-Gov-
ernor Vessey, but afterward 1t was
exchanged on request for the note
given by Tidrick. The latter re-
sisted paymeIlt, and the suit here
vas the result.
There is still outstanding in the
state a large amount of these notes
and the successful outcome of It'd
rick's case here is expected to result
in similar action by many others
who have not paid these obligations.
incidentally, ex-Gov. Vessey's in
vestment in this enterprise is TN
derstood to Have ruined him finan.
cially.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-06-26
ABOARD FOR
GETTYSBURG
RULES FOR THE MOVEMENT OF
SOUTH DAKOTA VETERANS is
ANNOUNCED BY THE STATE
COMMISSION.

The state commission in charge Of
the movement of the South Dakota
veterans to the battle ground at
Gettysburg, Pa, composed of N. H.
Kingman, ID. 3. Murray and H. d.
Jennings, the following rul-
es and regulations which will govern
that event.
Each delegate will be furnished
with an order. or orders, for trans
portation from his local railroad
point. Upon presentation of said or
der to the agent of the railroad com
pany at said local point, the agent
will furnish the delegate a return
ticket from said station to Gettys.
burg, Pa. and return, or to a des:g-
mated point on the c.. NJ. * ST. p. r.
r. at which point the second order
will. be. SLSedL for securing from tho no
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-06-26

iiarred yesterday by an incident sim
ilar 10 that which brought down the
Kings horse in the derby, when EN-
NY Wilding Dawson sought and found
uea'h IN the cause of the militant suf-
fragets. In this case it was a man
Hafold Hewitt, who emulated Miss
D%avison's feat.
According to the Ascot police Hew.
ltt was not connected with the suf-
lragets but was of unsound mind and
OIL a type peculiarly liable to be car
reid away by the initiative impulse,
He received the same penalty for his
temerlty as did Miss Davison-a frac.
ture at the base of the skull.
Witnessed by Royalty.
AT a late hour last night Hewitt
was unconscious in a hospital after
undergoing an operation in the fore
noon. King George and Queen Marry
and King Emanuel of Portugal, the
crown prince and crown princess of
Sweden, tho Duke of Connaught, gov
ernor general of Canada, and Princess
Patricia and a number of lessor row
altles were watching the race from
the stand.
Coming down the stretch August
Belmont's famous colt, Tracery, a son
of Rocksand, shot into the lead. He
was going like a we'll oiled piece Of
machinery and soon had the nearest
horse several lengths behind. Seem
ingly, Tracery was assured of an easy
victory.
Suddenly a man jumped from the
rails, waving a red flag with one hand
and with the other pointing a revol-
yer at Jockey Whaley who had the
mount on Tracery.
Pull up, pull up or III shoot you,"
he shouted.
Horse and Rider Fall.
Whaley did his best to divert the
horses course but failed. Tracery,
striking the mar full force with his
shoulder, sent him flying several
yards and came down on his nose.
Whaley shot clear out of the saddle,
but being an adept at taking a toss
fell on his back and rolled to safety
under the rails.
Meanwhile the other horses came
laundering on, m of them giving
the author of all the trouble, who
lay sprawling, a terrific kick on the
head in passing.
Aside from some bruises Whaley
was uninjured and when the king
sent for him he walked stiffly to the
royal box to receive congratulations
or his escape.
Hewitt is about so years or age, &C
cording to the police. He is a cultur-
ed man, having been eduacted at
Cambridge and is possessed of indie
pendent means. He had shown evid-
ences of religious mania. A Bible
was found on him and the fly leaves
were filled with quotations. Also he
had a dairy in which the last entry
was made a few hours before his mad
act. 1t read:
"Of the WEAKNESS of these races
If l fail in my intention to stop the
gold cup, l hope l shall not hurt any
of those jockeys. These races are
about all thai is worst in humanity"
In another entry he refers to his
intention ito give my body as a pro-
test against society conventions"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-06-26
NOT SUFFRAGIST
u A LUNATIC
MAN WHO STOPPED HORSE IN
ASCOT RACE YESTERDAY, IN.
ITATING SUFFRAGET, is
OF UNSOUND MIND.

Ascot, Eng.-There was a slight
improvement today in the condition
of Harold e. White, injured yester-
day wher he interferred with the
race for the Ascot gold cup.
Ascot, Eng.-The race for the AS
rot gold cup, one of the most covet-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-06-26

their heads. j. NJ. Hill, head of a
big ranch near Dallas. Tex, has snip
ped 1900 head of three year old
steers here, which were unloaded and
turned loose in the forest reserve.
Hill pays $1.25 per head for the
range privilege for six months.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Wisconsin Cities Seek Aid on
Their Problems.

That 976 requests for assistance in
solving municipal problems We're re-
ceived last year from public officials
and towns, is shown in the report of
Ford H. McGregor. head of the Munici
pal Reference Bureau of the University
of Wisconsin Extension Division.
During the last two years 2,940 re-
quests have been received, of which
$40 were made during the last year.
Sixty per cent of those desiring in
formation are residents of Wisconsin.
Commission form of city governm ent
street oiling, paving, garbage collec
ton sewer cleaning, city accounts and
municipal markets, have been among
the subjects upon which the largest
number of requests have been received.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
gov. M'GOVERN HALTS
VOTE ON SUFFRAGE
Referendum Proposal Vetoed
by Wisconsin Executive.

Madison, Wis, May Ex-Governor
McGoyern vetoed the bill ordering a
referendum in 1914 on the question of
extending the ballot to Wisconsin
women. The governor objects to the
bill on the ground that, suffrage
having been defeated by a majority
of $4,000 in Wisconsin last November.
another referendum on the subjest so
soon would be unwise and would re.
suit only in a more emphatic rejec-
ton. He also argues that affrrf@.i
tive action on suffrage, if a mistake
can never be corrected, while unfa-
vorable action may be corrected at
any time.
The veto was a surprise and an at
tempt will be made to put the bill
through over the head of the gov
ernor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Concert Pleases All.

The Concert given in the Parish
House Tuesday evening was we'll at
tended in spite of the threatening
weather, and all who attended were
accorded program of much merit
Miss Bessie Tainsch of Milwaukee
soprano, is possessed with beautiful
voice. of fine range and great tlexibility
She responded to many encores which
proved that she was well received.
Miss Grace Prugger as accompanies
performed this act with great fortitude
and her instrumental solos were highly
appreciated She displayed talent as
well as good taste.
Mr.. j. W. Anderson, violinist, was
also well received, and the selections
he played We're we'll chosen and very
well rendered,
The duet by Mr.. Anderson and Ray
mond Mess was very beautiful and
was very well received.
AS a whole the concert was excellent,
and would have been attended by more
had the weather permitted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
MIFFLIN.
BN kArHRWvN GowMAN

Mrs. Lizzie Hird of Cokerville was n
guest at the Thomas Jinkins home and
among other old acquaintances here u
few days
Mrs. w. j, Bullian and son Willie
were at Belmont and Platteville last
Wednesday and Thursday visiting rela
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Hughes of
Pecatonica made visit Sunday to her
parents here, Mr.. and Mrs Il. Stacey,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goldsworthy en-
tertained his brother Harry from Lin
den Sunday.
George Hird of Rewey was in our
village for brief time sunday.
Clarence Thomas was down from
Linden on business trip Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Bainbridge We're
callers on relatives at Rewey Sunday
morning.
T.. Breithaupt the photographer
made business trip to Livingston Fri
day.
Josh. Johnston was in Madison re-
Gently.
Miss Lillian Kelly had the pleasure
of visit from Friday until Monday
with her people at Montfort,
The brothers, sisters and children of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson, Sr
surprised Mrs. Wilkinson Monday
evening by walking in on her and help
ing her celebrate her birthday.
The p. M. church held a pie social in
the town hall Saturday evening, but
owing to the threatening weather, II
was not very largely attended.
Misses Mona Wonn, Gusta Rowland
and Ada Bainbridge attended the
Repekah Convention at Barneveld Fri
day aud Saturday,
Mrs. Lib Jenkin, who has been on
the sick list for some time is still quite
poorly.
Mrs. Will Elgar of Rewey was Il
pleasant caller in our village Saturday
evening.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grindell OF
Platteville were business and pleasure
callers in this village Friday.
John Goldsworthy was at Linden
last week looking after business affairs.
Clyde Cushman and mother returned
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
THE EXCELSIOR AUTO-CYCLE
"The Sampson OF the Road ana
Rightly Called the "t9t3
Speed kInu."

In presenting the 1913 Excelsior
Auto Cycle, we have purposely con
densed it's features as follows
The 1913 Excelsior Auto Cycle Is
without doubt the highest achievement
of the motorcycle age, and the exclusive
Excelsior feature is the Self Locking
Clutch Control, which operates the
clutch as easily as tho throttle, by
merely turning the handle bar grip.
We feel in the Excelsior Auto Cycle
that we have combined every desirable
feature. power, speed comfort.
simplicity, reliability, ease Of operation,
and absolute control,
The range of the Excelsior price il
lower than that of any other machine
which approaches the high quality Of
tho Excelsior.
Four models singles" and twins"
1900. 90 $250.00.
These are not the only Excelsior
features Read our catalog.
WILL KIsLINdBURY,
County Agent. Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
OBSERVE MEMORIAL SUNDAY
Catholic Church--Sermon by the
Pastor.

Seventy little girls dressed in white
and fifty little boys pupils of St.
Mary'S school, carrying American flags
Went to meet the grand Army veterans
and the members of the Relief Corps
Sunday morning to escort them to ST.
Mary'S church. where the Pastor Rev
Fr, Nicholas Viewer delivered an eN-
cellent memorial sermon. Every
hearer was pleased and impressed, Tie
spoke of the Just praise due the soldiers
for their hrroism aud sacrifice and on
other very interesting topics. 1t was n
discourse that uplitted and convinced
and beyond compare, All available
pews III the church were occupied
The affairs and the sanctuary were
fragrant with natural flowers. The
choir under the direction of Miss
Gertrude We,deufeller showed Skillful
training, Raymond Miess accompanied
ON the violin. After solemn high mass
a procession of the blessed sacrament
took place around the outside of the
church. Ahou. five hundred members
marched proudly in honor of their
God. This beautiful memorable service
closed inside of the church with solemn
benediCtiou and singing of the To
Deum
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
MINERAL POINT
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Brown of Harvard. June and t.

Brown of Harvard. June , and I.
Memorial Day exercises in the schools
this year We're a great success
Mr.. Rood. State Patriotic Instructor,
was at his best and he proved to be not
only an able instructor but very
pleasing entertainer.
Following the custom OF previous
years the exercises We're held in the
fourth ward building in the forenoon
and in the high school building in the
afternoon.
Mr.. Rood could not help feeling the
force of his appeal for clean, honest,
loyal lives.
The high school band escorted the
Grand Army from the hall to the
school, where the band, orchestra,
sextets, gIee clubs and chorus singing
all helped to make what Mr.. Rood
pronounced to be the best program of
the kind he ever saw in any school.
Senior class play. Brown of Harvard.
at st. Marys hall next Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings at o'clock sharp,
Remember that reserved seats for both
evenings will be on sale at Hanscom' S
book store Saturday morning. This is
a strong play full of action and college
spirit and the Seniors are taking hold
of it with a determination to give you
your moneys worth. Come and see
the great varsity boat race.
1t costs us fifty dollars royalty to put
on the play this year so we need full
house each evening. General admis-
sion tickets will be sold at the door.
Everybody plan to come. Don't for
get the date, June 3 and 4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
LOVED BY HIS FELLOWMEN
James S. Dean, Veteran Milwaukee
Road Conductor, Observes
6Sth Birthday

Monroe Times, May % James s.
Dean, veteran conductor of the Mil :
waukee road, and for over thirty years
conductor on the Mineral Point divi-
sion of the road, is celebrating his 6Sth
bin thday anniversary today at his home
in Milwaukee. a number of his Mon
roe friends sent him birthday cards as
remembrances of the occasion.
Mr.. Dean has been an employe Of the
Milwaukee railroad company for 40
years and is probably one of the best
known conductor of the system. He
was a resident of this city for four
years in the '10's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
MUNICIPAL
BUILDING
The Work of Excavating for the
Foundation Commenced.
THE new PLANS ACCEPTED
Structure to Be on the West End OF
the Public Square--lt Will Contain
Auditorium, Public Library Room
Office Rooms, etc.

A force of men, under the direction
of Street Foreman Ernest Weisen, are
at working eXcavating for the fouh
dation of Mineral Points new munci,
pal building.
The old building has been razed, and
everything is now in readiness 50 that
work can be carried forward ON the
new building, Claude x Starck of
Madison are the architects, and all who
have inspected the plans are we'll sat
istied with them. The structure will
contain an auditorium, public libra
ry room, council chamber. and office
rooms When completed it will till
long felt wants, and be an ornament to
the city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

Saturday evening from Madison, He
states he is not much improved,
Messrs. j, W., George and Thos.
Bainbridge were called to Rewey last
week ON account of the serious illness
of their sister Mrs. Maggie Harker.
She passed away Sunday evening at
700 o'clock,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL PolNT, May ", l0l3,--Lot'
tors addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postoftce;
Hy Dietor Geo. Waddington,
Henry Crawer Chas Talcot,
Bmwer BROS, Francesca Lido
In calling for above. please say advertised
B.T. PnIpnAux. Postmaster,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Assess at Full Value.

Thomas l.. Cleary, supervisor of
assessors, has mailed to every assessor
of Iowa and Grant counties letter
calling attention to the fact that all as
sessments must be made according to
law, that is at full value. Assessors
who do not abide by the law may be
removed from office, and be fined from
$50 to $3.50.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Warning to Public.

Picnic parties, fishermen, persons
picking flowers, etc, are hereby warn
ed to keep careful lookout for the Hol
stein bull, now pastured near the
Ellsworth home on the Linden road.
This is not trespass notice but is a
warning against contingencies that
NAV arise
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Calendar Association Meets.

The ladies of st. Paul's to the mum
ber of about eighty, under the auspices
of the Calendar Association, met at the
chapel hall on Tuesday afternoon and
had pleasant social and business
meeting. The ladies of the city served
lunch to those from the country.
During the afternoon, ways and
means of continuing the fund being
raised for the purpose of purchasing a
pipe organ was discussed and plans
formulated by which it is hoped to
raise enough that the organ can be in
stalled next year. At present the
fund is over $S00.00.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Death of Minister. AGED 1o4

St. Paul, Mimi, May 26.-The Rev
John Greer, well known to Methodists.
died yesterday, aged 104.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
KNIGHT Templar Degrees.

On Tuesday evening, May 27, 1918
Mineral Point Commandery No. 12
knight Templars, conferred degrees on
a class of four. Those present from
out of town were; William Thomas.
John Trezona, R. j. Hughes, w. H
Mitchell, Dodgeville; J. T. Paul, J.
Cretney, Ridgeway and A. l.. Conger
of Milwaukee. A banquet followed the
degree work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

classified or want advertisements In tho
~ Democrat bring profitable returns Price
Ave cents per line per week,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
Plum Grove Picnic.

The annual picnic of the Plum Grove
Sunday school will be held on Wednes-
day June 4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

Miss Henrietta G. Hanscom,
Teacher of piano and organ lessons
inquire at her home. Phone rs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29
ANNUAL PICNIC

The time of holding annual picnic
was set for Wednesday Aug. 6.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-05-29

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