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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
ABDUCTED GIRL IS CRITICAL
Says She Don't Know Identity of Au-
toists Who KIDNAPPED Her.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Aug. 22-The po-
lice are searching for the mysterious
assailants Of Miss Helen Hoefer, aged
seventeen, daughter of John Hoef1er
of All Fourth avenue, who was seized
late Saturday night by two men in an
automobile.
A half hour later she was found in
a semi-conscious state three miles
from her home and is in a critical con
dition. The girl is unable to give a
definite description of the autoists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
The Conservation Commission Gets
Busy.

Chippewa Falls Independent: Mr. Ne
wins, one of the best politicians of the
state who has managed to keep job
under all administrations, has discover
ed that a survey of the streams in the
state should be made and so will order
an army of men into the field without
as much as consulting the Civil Service
Commission. Jim never had much use
for the civil service anyway. He first
hires his men and then pleads ignorance
of the law and wins out every time. 1t
will pay to watch Mr.. Nevins' work in
Grant, Lafayette, and Iowa Counties.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
AUTOIST TURNS BACK; DIES
Ohio Dentist Starts to Recross Trac-
ton Tracks and Is Crushed

Upton, Ind, Aug. 22.-Dr. C. NJ.
Lieblee, forty-five years old, dentist
of Greenville, o. was instantly killed
at the Simmonds crossing, one mile
east of Upton, when he drove his au-
tomobile directly in front of a Union
Traction car
DR.. Lieblee had passed the crossing,
going east, and turned around driv-
ing deliberately in front of the inter
urban car, which was coming west in
to Upton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
CLAIMS ITALIANS REPULSED
Austro- Hungarians Attack at Points
Away from Goritz Sector.

London, Aug. 22.-Austro- Hungarian
forces have continued their attacks
at points removed from the Goritz
zone in an effort to ease the Italian
pressure in that district. The war Of
fee announces that the Austro-Hun-
garians made attacks in the Astico
Valley and in the PLAYA sector, but
were repulsed.
Viennt claims the Italians driven
back on Isonzo away from the Goritz
sector.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
DIR. ELTS LETTER.

DR.. Richard T. Ely has very kindly
written to The Democrat upon a very
important question, of which the people
will take thought more and more as the
years go by, namely, the question Of
landed property DR.. Ely's letter ap
pears on page / Read it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Howard Drew Is ParaIyzed.

Los Angeles, Aug, 22.-Howard P.
Drew, the colored Splinter and holder
of the worlds record for the 1O0-y-rd
dash, is suffering from a stroke of
paralysis at his home here and will
be unable to participate in future
track contests.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Trip Down River.

Fort Atkinson, Aug. 22-Ha1bert
Hoard and Frank Baker motored
down Rock river in a fifteen foot row
boat on their way to Rock Island and
the Mississippi. The trip will cover
over 300 miles Their boat is covered,
prairie schooner fashion, with can
vas
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Pavino Work Halted.

Beloit, Aug. 22.-The common coun-
ell has decided that there shall be no
street paving undertaken in 1917, but
that such streets which are to be
paved will have all preliminary work
done upon them before contracts are
let for paving.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Fort Atkinson Pastor RESIGNS,

Fort Atkinson, Aug 22.-The Rev.
Ernest w. Mayer for nine years pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal church,
has resigned. He and Mrs. Mayer will
leave next month for California to
care for Mr.. Mayors aged mother,
who is helpless after a second stroke
of paralysis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Residence for Sale.

The home of Mrs. Katherine Phillips
is offered for sale. 1t is situated in the western
part of the city; house contains seven rooms,
with modern improvements; lot 1O0xll0 feet
at reasonable price.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
CHILDREN MURDER TEACHER
Youths, II and II Years Old, Confess
Staying Vice-PrincipaI

Twin Falls, Idaho, Aug. 22-Profes-
sor Hamill, vice-principal of the Car
son, New, schools, was found murder
ed on his homestead near here.
Two boys, one eleven and the other
twelve years old, have confessed the
crime. Their story is declared to be
one - the most remarkable in the
record Of criminology.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Forced to Leave Town.

New Richmond, Aug 22.-In a crew
of farm hands sent to Erin Prairie,
just east Of New Richmond, by a Min
neapolis employment agency there was
one who turned out to be an I. w. W.
agitator. He sought to induce his COM
rades to strike for So day. The farm
ers heard of it, and he was chased
out Of town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Germany Calls Class of 1919.

Paris, Aug. 22.-The Intransigeant
publishes under reserve dispatch
from Lausanne to the effect that Ger.
many has ordered al youths of sew
enteen TO report Immediately to re-
cruiting bureau. This class in normal
years would be called to the colors in
1919.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
No Limit to His Luck.

"Smith is lucky guy, isn't hep re-
marked Brown. "He sure is" agreed
Jones. "Why, if he tumbled out Of an
aeroplane he would fall right through
a hospital skylight and on to an OPP
Grating table,"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
BOLT HITS FARMER HARD

Destroys Large Barn and Contents of
Charles Carpenter of Elm Grove.
Elm Grove, Aug. 22.-Fire Destroy
ed the large barn and other buildings
of Charles Carpenter, prominent farm
er, two miles south Of Elm Grove.
The barn was filled with hay and
grain. Six stocks of hay piled near
the barn also burned. Two calves, the
only livestock in the building, were
cremated. The damage was reported
at $4,000, partially covered by insur-
ance. The house was saved from the
flames by a bucket brigade.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Live Wire Kills Mayor.

GAINESVILLE, Aug. 22.-Henry Burg
man, district manager Of a brewing
company, was instantly killed when
he touched a guy wire here. The wire
had become crossed with an electric
line charged with 1900 volts
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
Live Wire Kills Grand Rapids Man.

Grand Rapids, Aug. 22.-Frank
Senft, thirty-fve years old, was cleo
trocuted when he grasped a trolley
wire He was employed by the street
railway.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
FOR SALE!
The Mrs John Evans Home

in south part of city. House contains rooms
closet and pantry. good cistern and wood
house on the place. Will be sold at bargain
if sold soon
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
FIND DROWNED MANS BODY
Victim Had Neatly Folded His Clothes,
Laying His Money on Top.

Laying IT'S Money on oP.
Hudson, Aug. 22.-Steve Strauska,
single, twenty-five years old, recently
employed at ST. Paul Park, Mimi, was
Hudson.
Boys discovered the mans clothing,
neatly folded and piled on the bank
of the river, and reported the find to
the authorities, the body being short
ly after recovered by County Treas
urer E. G. Ross. On top of his cloth
ing Strauska had placed his money,
amounting to SIP.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24

The Darlington Democrat is coming
into it's own as political newspaper.
Last week it gave The Galena Gazette
a deserved rebuke for narrow partisan
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
HEAT KILLS TWO KENOSHANS
Aged Victim Overcome in Hotel and
Another Dies in Factory.

Kenosha, Aug. 22.-Two victims
were claimed by the heat in Kenosha.
They were Christopher Grimes, seven
ty-five years old, who was overcome
in a hotel and Gottfried MORTIFIED, for
ty-eight years old, overcome while at
work in factory.
Many prostrations were reported.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24
House and Two Acres.

In order to close up the Branger
estate the homestead will be offered at
a bargain See the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24

Property will be listed ana advertised for
sale in this column free of charge for advertis-
either by this agency or by the owner or other
parties the usual commission will be charged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-08-24

The following are some good oppor-
tunities offered by the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat
The sun., 1916-01-30
NO ULTIMATUM,
BUTU.S.INSISTS
0NQUICK REPLY
New Submarine War
Against Liners Is Feared
by Officials.
HOSTILlTIES TO ENSuE.
TEUTON CIRCLES FEAR

WhsHiHGToN, Jan 29.--Prompt acqui-
escence by Germany In the demands OF
the United states concerning the Lusi-
tania case is absolutely necessary II the
friendly relations between the two coun-
tries are to be continued.
No ultimatum has been given to Count
Won Bernstorfr. Neither has II been
specified that he Shall present TO Sec
re;aty of state Lansing on or before
next Friday a memorandum from his
Government agreeing to the terms Of set
tlement axed by the United States. The
facts are these: \ week ago to-day
the German Ambassador received from
his Government "A set of proposals. con-
tanning what Germany was prepar to
concede IN order 30 settle the dispute.
These proposals the Ambassador sent to
Secretary Lansing by messenger. sunday
night. after tine PRESIDENTS return from
yachting trip. and again on Mon
day the President and the Secretary
conferred on these proposals and agreed
that they were totally inadequate.
Monday afternoon the Ambassador
called upon Secretary Lansing and
learned the attitude OF the President and
the Secretary. He appeared surprised,
saying that he had hoped the proposals
Of his Government, would be entirely ade-
aua;e lie then asked that The final word
OF the United states be put in writing.
50 that he might make no mistake in
advising hiS Government. This was
agreed II.
The sun., 1916-01-30
Germans in Great Drfve
Make Big Gains in France
IL KILLED. 80 INJURED,
IN AIR RAID ON PARIS
BY United Pre1.

PARIS. Jan. 29.--Twelve persons
were killed and thirty persons were
injured by bombs dropped by Yep
pclins which raided Paris tonight.
The number of Zeppehns engaged
is not yet determined. but several
Of the big dirigibles have been seen,
according to reports.
AS soon as word OF the coming
Of the hostile airshlps was received
in the capital large squadrons OF
aeroplanes were sent to check the
raiders. The forts about Paris
already are using their anti-aircraft
guns. A number Of explosions, as
Of bombs are reported
The announccfnent of the raid
caused the sounding of the fire
alarms throughout the city and the
top floors of al houses we're
evacuated at once.
THE last Zeppelin raid on Paris
took place early on the morning OF
sunday. March 81. 1915. Two Zep-
peline crossed over the heart of the
city from courbcvoie over Neuilly
and out over Clichy. dropping
twenty-five bombs. which caused
some slight damage and injured
seven or eight pexuNs.
The sun., 1916-01-30
New Dangers Make It Nee
cssary That Country
Prepare Itself.
AMERICA Is NOT
AFRAID OF ANYBODY
-----------
People Counting on Him to
Keep Peace and Nations
Honor Too.
TIME MAY COME WHEN
HE CAN'T DO BOTH
President Warmly Received
by ThrOngS in Pitt>hurg
and Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. Jan. 2o.--ptesiIeut VII
son began his stump.n- tour for national
defence to-day IA tine" speeches At Pitts
burg and Cleveland. in which he uttered
warnings as to the dangers which face
the country bccais" OF TIE world war
America Is not air.i "l anybody.
he said al Cleveland tH-uisht and added
that he will maintain ''c honor of the
nation IL possible.
There are twp th.uss which pract.
cally everybody who comes :" the eNccu-
tive office in Washington tells me. ~ u
the President. They tell m" that uhe
people are counting upon Wc 10 keep us
out of this war. Aud iu IN" nest breath
counting upon you To- maintain tho
honor of tn" United State
Have you reflected that q tim" might
come when could not d" both. and have
you made yourselves ready Ia stand be-
hind your Government for -" mainie-
nance Of the honor o. your country ass
well 80 for ~" wliit"uau'" of the peace
of the country
At another time he said
II should feel that W.,- -uliy of gH
unpariontb.o omission II { did not go
out and tell my fellow country men that
new circumstances have arisen which
make II absolutely necessary that this
country should pr"pJ.o herself not for
war nor 'ur tuy'huu 'tn' .r.I.h- bon the
least of argro-- .ol. ul' f.r ..'I.tir uA-
tlonHl defence.
The sun., 1916-01-30
BRANDEIS'S SWITCH.
DOubIr Dealing Charged h., the
tOited shoe tOmpanS

BosroH. Jan. 29--References have
been made from time to time to the
connection of Louis II. Brandeis with
the ruited shoe Machinery Company.
1t is fact that he was a director
Of and acted as counsc, for that con-
Germ from tn" tim" "f its organization
in 1899 until 1906, when he resigned,
hut his law firm cont inued for three
years afteryvard to draw fees from the
company az it's counsel. He was one of
the directors of company which was
merged in the United. and took an active
part in the consolidation.
II is stated 10y officials of the United
that Brandeis shaped and declared per-
fcCtly legal the leases which he after
ward assorted We're contrary to law. He
appeared, while "A director. before one
OF the Legislative committees at "A hear
ing upon a bill aimed AT the Enit.d's
methods of doing business and made
"A strong argument in favor of the form
Of leases. which were exactly the same
as they were when the Federal Govern
ment instituted "A dissolution suit and "A
criminal action against the company and
it's directors.
There is no evidence tha, he drew
money from any of the Cnited's oppo-
nents while still receiving fees from the
United, but an official OF the concern sa id
tonight that II was only a few months
after his firm ceased to draw a retainer
that Mr. Brandeis appeared as counsel
under pay for some big st, Louis shoe
manufacturers. They sought favors in
the shape of reduced rates for the use
of the united's machinery and are al
legged to have threatened the company
with competition unless the favors were
granted
The United refused and soon after
Thomas q, Plant, who had a big shoe
shop here and had taken out or pur-
chased patents for use in making shoes.
Continued on ram Page
The sun., 1916-01-30
WHITMAN NOW HAS
A KITCHEN CABINET
New Leaders Will steer Politl-
cal \ffairS-(;ONcrnOr Iiar-
monizing Party Elements.
MANY HATCHETS Bl RlED

ArR,>y. Jan. 29.--Gov Whitman ap-
uarcn,lv has formed "A kitchen cabinet
10 steer political affairs AT Albany IN
.ua out OF the Legislature comprising
col ,;corgc W Aldridcc, Francis li"nd-
ricks OF syracuse, SAMUEL : k""niG o'
Manhattan. William l.. Ward of West
chester aud y V V. Franch"t "i 'l'dn'
who are backed up by Scor" or more
of lesser Republican leaders throughout
the state.
because VI the recent hurry over leg
islatiyc committee vouchers the question:
Of cstihl shinS stability OF RepuhHcan
party management A. Albany Was
brought to "A head by the Governor tax
ing the rcins in his own htnds ana
bringing about "A settlement of the con-
trnNsrsy IN the Legislature. which ended
in senator George +. Thompson going 10
the executive chamber and bury.ng the
hatChct which ha had been husily throw
ing AT the Governor for some time past.
Following the reconciliation between
the Governor and senator Thompson
ther. was brought about am.cahlo rela-
,nus h.twern the Governor and state
COMPTROLLER Travis, and now the Gov
ernor seems to have brought about a
surface harmony between all OF the clr-
mcuts in the state Republican urganiza-
tinu with the possible exception ot w III
lam BARNES and Fred Greiucr of Buffalo,
Even senator F.lon r. Brown, the Re
puhIcam leader OF the state senate. and
Speaker Sweet are on friendly terms
now,
Whether or not col Aldrdgc or MI
Franchot will succeed Frederick g. Tan
ner as chairman Of the Republican state
committee has not been fully decided,
nor has II been fully determined that
chairman Tanner is to retire, but those
familiar with the present situation IN
Republican politics would not he sur
priscd II Col. Aldridge was elected state
chairman on the organization of the new
Republican state committee following
the April primaries,
II is expected that a legislative steer
ing committee comprising the more in
hu.utial Senators and Asscnhlymcn will
be named soon to make easy the passage
through the Legislature of financial re-
form legislation which is to bc framed
to meet the Views of both the Governor
and the Legislative leaders, and thus
insure an carly adjournment of tho Leg
islaturc.
The last kitchen cabinet which en-
listed in this state was during the adj
ministration Of the late Gov. Frank w
Higgins of Olean. At that time Mr.
Franchot was dominant in tho affairs
Of the Republican party in the state
The sun., 1916-01-30

prevent an expected offensive by the
French.
The text of the Berlin statement fol-
lows
To the northwest OF the farm of
Laerolie. northeast of Neuville, Ger
man troops stormed l.jo0 yards of the
cn.iny's trenches. taking prisoner 237
men. including one officer and cap
turing nine machine guns
Several French attacks agains the
position near Neuville recently taken
by the Germans broke down, but the
enemy succeeded III occupying the
second mine crater.
In the western section of Saint
Laurel. near Arras. the Germans
stormed and took from the French
group of houses
South of Somma the Germans CON
quered the village OF Frise and LOCO
yards of the position connected with
IL to the southwark The Germans
took twelve officers and 921 French
soldiers. all uuwounded. and captured
thirteen machine gums and four mine
throwers.
Further to the south Of l.ihons "A
German recommending detachment ad-
yanCed until Il reached the second line
OF the enemy. took several prisoners
and returned without loss 10 its for
mer position.
- the Champagne there were lively
artillery and mine engagements
on Combres Heights French mine
-siii only slight damage TO the ad-
vanCed German trenches. TIL" enemy
was forced to withdraw after making
Az attempt to occupy the crater. The
en.my'S losses were heavy.
South Of AprcmOnt, TO the east Of
the Mcuss. an enemy aeroplaue WAS
shot down by German artillery. The
pilot was killed and the observer
severely injured.
only Sigh; damage was done in the
confined on Third Page
The sun., 1916-01-30
BERLIN GETS NEW NOTE.
col, Uousc Also Reaches &C. aud
Secs Diplomats.

AMSTERDAM Jan. ga despatch
from berlin reports that the United
States Governments demands for n dis
avowal Of the sinking OF the I.usitania
we're delivered to the German Govern
ment yesterday morning and subse-
uuen,ly informally discussed al "a dinner
given 10y Ambassador Gerard, which
Chancellor won Bethmann-ii iiollwcg. For
cign Minister Won Jagow and col. Il. NJ.
HOUSE. President Wilson's special en-
voy. attended,
col House will leave Berlin for Paris
tonight
The sun., 1916-01-30
Pierce Lines, Berlin Says.
and Capture Nearly Two
Miles of Trenches.
FlERCEST OFFENSIVE
IN WEST IN A YEAR
Invaders Win at Three
Points, Take Town. Make
Many Prisoners.
Npe,7,i 'oJie Despatch 10 Tnr stN.


LONDON, Jan. 2a---The German offen-
sive in the west. which began with the
attack on the allied positions at Nieuport
and continued with an attack in the
region Of Neuville-Saint Vaast. attained
success yesterday In attacks at three
points Of the French line in Ar,oiS the
first to the northwest Of the Napoli farm.
northeast of Ncuville- Saint NaaSt. the
second near Saint Laurent. In the Arras
sector. and the third In the sector OF
Frisc, south Of the Somme. eleven kilo-
meters west of Peronne.
The offensive was the most powerful
drive which has been made by the Ger
mans In this theatre within year. IL,
most important accomplishments were
the taking of 1859 yards Of trenches
N the Napoli farm sector. the taking of a
group OF houses in an assault on the
saint Laurent district. and, most inn
portant OF all, the capture OF the village
or Frise with i.093 yards OF French
trenches 10 the south.
The prisoners taken comprised 23i
officers and men at the NapolI farm and
thirty-nine officers and men in the TAX
ing OF Frisc. Several prisoners were
added to the list by German detach-
ment which penetrated To the second
line Of French trenches south OF l.ihons
and which then returned to the German
lines.
The sun., 1916-01-30
1OODROWNED;
TOWN WIPED
0UTBY FLOOD
ClOudburst Adds New Dis
aster in CalifOrnia-ThOu-
sands in Peril.
SIXTY DAM VICTIMS;
TROOPS TO THE RESCUE

Los ANGELES. Cal. Jan. 80 ,by WIRE
less from San Diego. Whole towns
have been destroyed and more than 100
lives taken by the foods which have
been sweeping this section during the
last few days. Floods in the San Luis
Key Valley have cost at least as many
lives as those taken in the Otay Valley
disaster
The town OF Pasoual, forty miles north
OF hero on the San Diego River. has
been washed away by "A cloudburst In the
mountains, and II IS believed that the
death list Will be far greater than that
OF the Otay dam disaster here last night.
1t Is believed that 100 men. women and
children persisted. 1t is doubtful II
their bodies ever will be recovered. but
will be carried out to sea by the rushing
waters.
A mighty volume of water swept down
the San Luis Rey Valley and the safety
of thousands Of residents for many miles
around is a matter OF conjecture.
A hundred survivors OF the Otay VAL
ley disaster. wher. sixty persons were
swept away to their death before the
huge wall of water that Was sent tear
ing through the beautiful valley by the
breaking OF the lower dam, were reported
to be- near death from exposure and lack
OF food Fifteen more bodies were re-
covered tonicnt
The sun., 1916-01-30
ltrscuers Ia Autos.

R.scuers from san Diego with auto
trucks loaded with food and clothing to-
day reached the stricken valley. Fifteen
bodies OF tho Otay dam victims have
been recovered. only four were .denii-
fled.
American cavalry troops assisted In
the rescue work As they rode through
the once beautiful valley, now muddy
waste, they were met by party OF
refugees who had given up all hope OF
finding relatives and friefrds ana were
on their way to San Diego.
Returning the troops were followed by
the survivors on horseback and in bug
gies. At the edge Of the valley group
OF victims. stunned by the disaster. had
to be forced to leave the scene OF dew
astat!on.
The soldiers reported the deIuge had
swept everything clean not trace re-
manned Of the groves. the cottages, the
ranches nor the people.
II wac evident that the sndd My
looaed fore. struck with such strength
that homes were smashed TO driftwood
trees scooyed w and human beings
snatchei to death in the whirling Hood
p The survivors are those who he.ded
early warnings and fled to the hills.
Relief work for the few who escaped
is under way and "A big sum already has
been realized. The San Diego water
supply is absolutely safe There are
other big dams 10 draw from and "A sec
ond system is in reserve,