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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
THE MADISON CONVENTION.

There was a great gathering Of Tories
at the Republican state convention last
Thursday Two thousand persons, in
Guiding about 1,700 delegates, are
reported as being present. The as
semblage was largely made up OF men
of an older generation, men who were
powerful in Wisconsin politics quar-
ter century or more ago; and the whole
sentiment of the deliberations, as eX-
pressed in the speeches and the plat
form. was for return to the political
conditions of days that are gone. 1t
was great convocation of men looking
backward. We wonder at our good
friends of The Madison Democrat find
ing buttered words for its description.
Charity. which covers a multitude of
sins, might lead one to look with com
placency upon the men of declining
years looking back to their former
triumphs, -when interest on public
funds paid party campaign expenses;
when legislative passes and alluring
forms of vice kept two cent fare laws
and railroad commission laws off the
statute books; when parcel post meas
ures We SIN uttered in committee at
Washinton, and the governors COW
was carried as dead head express in
Wisconsin; wron the fat was fried out
of the benefciaries of tariff taxation
and when a candidate for the United
States senate spent over one hundred
thousand dollars for his election. But
no mantle of charity is broad enough to
cover the faults of the younger men,
like Chairman Hudnall, who, at this
time, when patriotism is stirred to the
depths, pour out their soul in lamen
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
FOR FAIR PLAY.

But, who was the commissions representa-
tive if not a railway company s representative
well? Look up his record Mineral Point
Tribune.
1t is very seldom, indeed, that The
Democrat makes any reference to what
appears in the editorial columns of The
Tribune; but this fling at Walter
Alexander of the state railroad COM
mission ought not to go unrebul1ed. 1t
might be taken DIS representative Of
public feeling in this community. We
are opposed to the Philip administra-
ton; and have said so time and again,
giving good and sufficient reasons for
our opposition. But it is hardly fair to
accuse and condemn Mr.. Alexander as
an unfaithfui public servant simply be-
cause he was placed in Office by the
Philip administration. He bears a
reputation as a man of high character
and as a capable worker in the world s
work. At the hearing in the depot
matter in this city, he presided with
eminent fairness; and he carefully in
vestgated existing local conditions
The case stands very strongly IN favor
of greater safety for the community;
and there is no good reason for antici-
pating an unfavorable decision from
the commission. A new railway sta
ton upon new location would set the
matter right for all time. The people
are looking to Mr.. Alexander to do
that which is right The prayer of
The Democrat 5 that they may not be
disappointed of their hope.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03

this state, than that of backing up the
government of the United States. The
spirit that has recently animated utter
ances of such patriotic Republicans as
Senator Lodge, ex Secretary Root and
and men of that caliber, suggests what
will happen. There will be hyphenated
politics tolerated by Americans this
year. and by Americans l merely mean
men who know why they are free and
mean to preserve that sacred heritage.
I don't care where they came from. I
don't care who they are. No matter if
the y have just been naturalized. The
freeman who knows that freedom and
imperialism are natural, everlasting
enemies, is my brother, whether he
comes from New England Or New Zea-
land, Switzerland or the ends of the
earth. That brotherhood will carry this
years election, locally and nationally.
Don't forget it! It is important.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
PARTY in QUANDARY
Republicans vainly Seek Demo
cratic Weak Point.
Will Find 1t Hard Indeed to Institute
in Congress a Selfish or Vexatious
Partisan Policy, for Good
Reasons.

There need be no doubt that the Re
publicans in congress are inclined to
make all the trouble they, can this
winter. A mighty spirit of mischief
is upon them. How will it work out !?
They want to preach calamity, but
the wonderful prosperity of the CO i'm
try forbids. They would like to assail
the presidents foreign policy, but they
do not dare array themselves on the
side of the pro-Germans who are do
ing the same. They are tempted to
grumble because we did not go to war
over Belgium and the Lusitania, but
are reluctant thus to enter the pro-
British camp.
They are not at all cordial in their
support of plans for national defense,
and yet with all their carping they
will hardly assume responsibility for
the defeat of these measures They
are heart and soul in favor of an old4
fashioned Mark Hanna tariff, but the
condition. of foreign commerce does
not admit of it and they are still in
terror of the Progressives.
Whichever way they turn in pursuit
of selfish or vexatious partisan poll
cies they find the roads barricaded,
with danger-signals flying right and
left. In a single direction is there
an open thoroughfare, and that is the
one which the administration is pur-
suing as the champion of national
honor, peace and security. 1t is going
to- be easy for Republicans this win
ter to be patriotic, helpful and decent.
1t is going to be not only difficult but
ruinous for them to be anything else.
We have liking for the Republican
party with all it's faults, and we should
grieve to see it wrecked by the false
notion that a minority must in all
cases antagoniZe and bedevil the gov
eminent. This is time when Ameri-
canism transcends all partyism, and
wise will be the politicians who APP
preciate the fact. The paramount duty
of the Republican party is to resolve
that individually and collectively it's
members shall not make fools of them
selves.-New York World
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03

tation over the reduction of burdensome
tariff taxes of the Payne Aldrich kind.
The Underwood law reduced tariff
taxes upon articles of necessity to the
common people; and, by taxes upon
incomes, it placed some of the burden
of government upon wealth, where it
rightly belongs. 1t is the best tariff
law of the last half century; railing
accusations to the contrary notwith-
standing. = =
The temper of the people demands a
higher order of patriotism than that
displayed by the Republican state con-
vention at Madison last week. 4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
The G. o. P.'s Chances.

The more active and pugnacious
Bull Moosers protest that they have
not yet gone back to the reservation,
and assert that they intend to go on
the warpath next year. In that case
there can be no possible doubt about
the reelection of the president. The
Progressives do not need to cast SO
large a vote as they did three years
ago to insure a Democratic victory.
The united Republican party has small
chance of success; the divided Repub-
licans have no chance at all.-Phila.
delphia Record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
BRANDIES FOR THE SUPREME
COURT.

President Wilson has named Louis u
Brandies of Boston to be associate JUS
tiee of the supreme court to succeed the
late Justice Lamar The choice is ex-
cellent; and shows that revolutions do
not 60 backward. Mr. Brandies is a
man Of commanding ability,-one of
the greatest lawyers of the nation. He
has successfully solved many great
legal, commercial and industrial prob
lens. Without the least faint of dema-
gogy, he is man who holds that rich
and poor alike should stand equal be-
fore the law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
Teamwork Necessary.

Although the Democrats have six
teen majority in the senate, there
must be teamwork, or there can be
no success. A house divided against
itself cannot stand There are strong
men in both factions, and the sort of
men capable when united of great
party service, and when aggressively
divided of great party harm. Can the
president play the part of mediator?
Has he the philter necessary for the
occasion?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
Figures Disarm Criticism.

In every state in the Union now,
building and construction work is be-
ing carried ON with constantly enlarg-
ing proportions, new contracts are be-
ing made upon scale that has not
been equaled since 1907, projects that
have been dormant for many years are
now being awakened for actual work
and real estate values are rising in
city, town and rural districts from
Maine to Alaska And the Underwood
tariff bill is a failure, according to
the Republicans! a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
EOR DELEGATES.

The Democ ratio state convention at
Milwaukee On Tuesday endorsed for
delegates to the National convention
AT LAR GE.
United States Senator Paul 0. Hust
ing of Mayville.
Judge John G.. Kare3 of Milwaukee
William F. Wolfe of La Crosse.
George Hilton of Oshkosh.
THIRD DISTRICT.
E. j. Reynolds, Dane; Frank jerks,
Green county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03

Jacob H. Schiff, the New York banker, seems
to be preparing to support the democrats again
this year. He warned the republican clnb in
New York Saturday that the republican party
would gain nothing by making high tariff an
issue in the coming presidential campaign.
World wide free trade is Mr. Schiff's IDEAL it
would stop s.-Springield Republican:
Those statesmen who assembled at
Madison last week must think Mr. Schiff
queer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
Nothing to Worry About.

The absence of large cash balance
in the national treasury would not
warrant calamitous differences. Uncle
Sam has enormous resources in patri-
otto custody. The richest men some
times find themselves momentarily
tage stamp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03
Onnortunity for Democrats.

Ellis B. Usher: Today the Democrats
of Wisconsin have clear, unquestion
ably sound, and exactedly patriotic op-
portunity. They need no other issue to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03

There is no sudden crisis. / have to confer
with you concerning matter which Wonld IN any
be necessary for us to confer.
With all of the of the world fire, it wise that
should see that our house is set in order.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-03

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
US. to Get Two "UJaOorable"
Replies to Notes This Week
On Boycott and Mail Issue
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international News Service:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Great
Britain's reply to the boycott pro-
test, and the Anglo-French answer
TO the interference with the mails
protests Of this government, prob
ably will reach Washington this
week. In both instances replies will
he unfavOrable.
Diplomatic advices to that effect
reached here today. The French
foreign office il is said. at last has
agreed TO uphold the British con-
tention that all mail 10 and from
enemy countries must be censored
as "a matter OF absolute necessity.
And so far as the boycott note by
this government is concerned. il is
understood that England will justify
her action on the ground that con-
elusive proof was gathered against
American firms affected. showing
that their business was dominated
entirely hy German capital.
To Repeat Promises.
In both cases, however. promises
are 10 be reiterated that every pre-
caution is TO he taken 10 protect the
rights Of neutralS. So far as the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
BABE OF 10 MONTHS
KIDNAPPED THIRD TIME.
NOW BY HER FATHER

international News Service:
CHICAGO. Aug. 2S.-FOr the
third time during her career Bev-
erly Lorraine Whitgreave. 10 months
old granddaughter of Col. James A
Mulligan. Civil war hero. was kid
mapped yesterday. Her father spirit
ed the child away in an automobile
from the home Of his mother. Mrs.
A. NJ. VThitgreave, and is now on the
way 10 Birmingham, Ala, according
10 information given to the police.
The father is Beverly :. Whit
greave, an automobile salesman. who
was recently divorced from the
.chnds mother.
Following divorce proceedings. a
legal battle was waged for the Gus
tody of the child. During the strug-
gle for the child she has been kid
naped twice before. the last time
Aug p. when the mother took her
from the home of Whitgreave's
mother
Two weeks ago Judge Foell
awarded her custody to the father,
but last week reversed his decision.
transferring her care 10 the mother
with the provision that Whitgreave
should be allowed TO see her when
ever ne chose.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
FIGHT BOYCOTT
WITH j. s. FORCES
Sen. Thomas Proposes Deten-
ton of Ships Discriminating
Against America.
InternatIonaI - servIco

international News Service.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Is. -- sen.
Thomas OF Colorado, today intro
duced an amendment to the emery
ency revenue bill authorizing the
president TO employ such part of
the land or naval forces" as shall he
necessary to combat foreign black
lists and boycotts against American
trade.
The amendment would empower
the president 10 order the detention
of any vessel discriminating against
American shippers or refusing to ac-
cept a cargo for delivery TO for
eign port. Authority also would be
conferred on the president it with
hold clearance TO the vessels of any
belliEerent nation or group of ma
tiOus discriminating against Amer
lean commerce until they shall re-
store To American vessels and cit
liens reciprocal liberty of commerce
and equal facilities of trade"
Sen. Thomas proposal is an am
plitCauOn OF his amendment tackled
90 the shipping bill 10y the senate
authorizing the secretary of the
treasury TO withhold clearance 10
vessels refusing To accept cargoes
for foreign delivery. The proposed
amendment is expected TO provoke
considerable discussion on account
OF the British representations against
the shipping bin.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28

mails are concerned. emphasis will
be laid upon the new" methods.
the British claim has reduced to a
minimum the time required for
search. And. in case of the boy
colt, the promise is 10 be made that
the British foreign office will author
ize the embassy here to consider any
evidence presented that would
show firms included by mistake and
the embargo on them will be lifted.
Entrance of italy into the struggle
against Germany naturally is expect
ed by officials here to stiffen the op-
position TO any modification of the
present aggressive plans of the en-
tente powers no matter how much
this government or any other may
protest. Officials very frankly ad-
init that there is slight hope that
this government can force relief in
view Of the existing arbitration
treaties which would force submit
ting all disputes TO the umpires al
ready appointed. There is not the
slightest doubt that both Great
Britain and France would stand on
their rights under these treaties and
thus prevent any definite action.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
ENJOYS TEARS
FAIL GERMANY
King Ferdinand Deaf to Min
iSter'S Plea to Keep
Neutrality.
International News Service .

International News Service:
LONDON. Aug. Is. - Roumania' S
break with the central powers fol-
lowed a dramatic scene at the palace
of King Ferdinand in Bucharest. ac-
cording TO the Central News. This
states that before the final council OF
Roumania minister was held. the
German minister was received 10y the
king
Weeping. the German envoy inn
plored King Ferdinand 10 maintain
Roumania's neutrality declaring
that Hohenzollern should not make
war upon HohenzOllern
The minister's plea failed. After
he departed the council was called
and the decision 20 enter the war
was reached almost unanimously.
The council was attended by several
Roumanian statesmen who have been
active in supporting the allies.
The members OF the council were
surrounded bv crowds as they left
the meeting and demonstrations OF
enthusiasm were Immediately or
ganized throughout the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
DEMOCRATS GET
PLANS UNDER WAY
Vance Mccormick Lunches
With Wilson and Discusses
Coming Campaign.

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2S-Plans
for getting the democratic national
campaign under full Roadway by the
end of the current week were BEING
perfected here today Vance Nc
Cormick, chairman Of the demo-
cratic national committee, began a
series Of conferences which will last
until midnight tonight Before Re
returns TO New York he expects 10
have ali details completed for the
notification of Pres't Wilson az
Shadow Lawn. y. J., next Saturday.
Only failure TO avert a strike on the
railroads Of the country will prevent
the notification al that time. the ma
tiOnal chairman said.
Mccormick lunched at the white
house with Pres't Wilson today. He
told OF the plans that had been made
TO date for the campaign and espe-
cially Of what is being done i'm the
Maine fight in which the president
is much Interested
It is understood that the president
today would urge Chairman NcCor-
mick u make every effort 10 in
crease the democratic majority in
both houses OF congress
All of our advices are of 81 most
encouraging nature. said Chairman
Mccormick today. THE great mass
or the progressive strength in this
country is lining up for the reeler-
tion OF Pres't Wilson and demo
cratic congress-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
Greece May Follow
Roumania Into the
Ranks of Entente
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international News Service
ROME. Aug. 2S.-The entry OF
Roumania in the war on the side Of
the allies viii undoubtedly have a
powerful effect on the Greek gov
eminent ana confident predictions
were made here today that Greece
will soon follow Rou mania.
Dispatches from Athens convey in
t.mations that Greece is drifting
toward war and that she will prob
ably make formal declaration of
war against Bulgaria when she en-
barks definitely upon the course of
hostilities.
Leave Of absence has been granted
TO Gen. Dousmanis, chief OF the
Greek general STAFF. who has been
accused of pro-Germanism. IT is
believed that Gen. Dousmanis will
not return 10 his old post
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
.BULGARIANS OCCUPYING
GREEKS PORT SEIZE
STORES OF MUNITIONS
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international News service.
SALONIKL Aug. Is. - Bulgarian
troops that occupied the Aegean
port of Kavala seized great stores OF
Greek war supplies.
None Of the guns nor munitions
had been removed from the Greek
forts at Kavala and when the Bull
gars took possession Of these forts
they took over all the war supplies
they could ind
Serious damage has been inflicted
upon the Kavala forts by British
warships which have ben bomard
ing Kavala and It's works at inter-
walls since last Friday.
Complete details of the fighting at
Kavala have not been received here.
but il is known that a number of
Greeks were killed
Seven Greek officers who escaped
from Kavala in "a boat have landed
on the island of Thasosvanu, where
"a volunteer battalion is being formed
to fight the Bulgarians.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
WOMAN 8 cod"
MAY SAVE SLAYER
Mrs. Adams Claims Clear Con-
science in Shooting AL
legged Betrayer.
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MACON, Ga, Aug. 2S.-With a
revolver concealed in her skirt and
ready to shoot on sight. Mrs. II. c.
Adams, slayer Of Capt. Edgar Sprat-
ling, made a fruitless search for her
victim nine days before she actually
slew him, according 10 developments
brought to light in the case today.
According 10 Miss Della Hampton,
lifelong friend of the slayer, Mrs
Adams. tortured by the knowledge
that she was TO become a mother.
unburdened her heart to her hus-
band two weeks ago and demanded
then to kill Spratling. Next day she
secured q revolver and went 10
Spratling's office in Atlanta, but ne
had gone TO the mobilization camp
at Macon. She kept the revolver
until she came to Macon, where she
carried out her determination.
The ''woman's code" probably Will
be added to the "unwritten law" az
a defense for homicide. according
TO developments today. Mrs. Adams
declares she is mentally sound and
that her conscience alone prompted
her TO kill Spratling. This statement
is borne out by the statement OF
Miss Hampton. Mrs Adams is per-
fectly sane" she declared. Her act
was a wOman's right and according
TO the woman's code. The posi- bill
ity of this new defense being made
is attracting the attention of law
yers throughout the state. II is the
first time it has ever been advanced
In this state and probably i'm the
country
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
$4,000 VETERANS
At KANSAS CITY
Grand EnCampment of G. A. R.
Opens With Clear, Cool
Weather.
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KANSAS CITY. No, Aug. Is
The 5Oth annual grand encampment
Of the Grand Army of the Republic,
together with its affiliated organiza-
tions, opened here today 1t is esti-
mated that nearly $4,000 visitors
were on hand this morning. and the
crowds kept pouring i'm. by tomOr-
row night when the first real con-
ventiou meeting is held. it is eN-
pected that fully $4,000 veterans
with their friends and families will
be i'm the city.
The opening days program con-
sisted of n meeting of the executive
committee OF the Grand Army this
morning and meeting of the Gre
Dental committee in the afternoon.
Cool. suushiny weather greeted the
veterans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
CHICAGO EDUCATOR Is
HURT IN AUTO CRASH

DANVILLE. H., Aug. 2S.-John
d. Schoop. superintendent OF Chi
cagO schools. was recovering in
hospital here today from the Sc
rious injuries received in an auto
mobile crash yesterday. Ii was
feared for a time that he was fatal
ly hurt, but physicians said today
he would recover
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
Vandalia Man
Shoots Relative,
Climax of Feud

News Times Special Service
CASSOPOLIS. Mich. Aug. 2S.-As
a climax to a family quarrel which
started more than three years ago.
Charles Hawks shot and seriously
wounded George Copley. his brother
in-law AT VandaHa Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Hawks is sister of Copley
and since her marriage about three
years ago her husband and brother
have had trouble. Sunday after
noon. Copley called at the house and
the - quarrel. Then the shooting
took place.
Sheriff Charles Reed arrested the
assailant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-28
TRIES TO ROB BANK
TO START POOL ROOM
InLernaLional - serrlce

BROWNSTOWN, Ind, Aug. IS
Rready To waive preliminary hear
ing on charges of assault and bat
terry, Herschel Phillips. the 7-year-
old wOuld-be bandit, today told
authorities that hfs Overwhelming
desire TO buy a pool room caused
him to attempt TO rob the Medora
State bank and shoot Miss Mera
Hunsucker, the assistant cashier,
through the head. He said he did
not want TO injure her, but that his
nerve gave way and ne shot blindly.
then fleeing. Phillips until today
was at New Albany. where he was
taken Saturday when violence was
feared