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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

slDle lowering OF heavenly standards. The
church must hold to the ideal He gave, no
matter how severe it may be-"
Joseph the Famous Is Dead,
The cable flashed the news this week Of
the death in Paris of Joseph, the famous
maitre d'hotel. In the Waldorf-Astoria Oscar
the head waiter. telling of Joseph. who
was the greatest representative OF the art
glorihed in prose and poetry. He was engaged
in 1888 by w. K. Vanderbilt at q salary of
$4,000 a year. Stories differ as to how he
came to give up his place in Mr.. Vanderbilts
household. Joseph's own story was that one
day Mr. Vanderbilt called upon him to supply
a dish of corned beef and cabbage; that
Joseph sarcastically referred his employer to
his gardener and declined to further serve
him. Another account is that Mr.. Wander
bilts idea regarding the proper cooking of
the canvasback duck was the parting dis
agreement Still another story was that after
a few months the Vanderbilt stomachs
belled against the undue amount OF paprico
sauce and other Latin condiments which
Joseph put into their food. After leaving
Mr.. Vanderbilt's employ Joseph determined to
open a mems restaurant downtown, in which
good cooking should be the feature. The en-
terprise never got on its feet
Giving Them Chance.
When Justice Jerome and his associates on
the bench of special sessions were inspired
with the idea Of Offering probation to the
youngsters who were in age beyond the reach
of the Gerry society, they little anticipated
the rich harvest Of good the system would
bring. Its results have been certain and
satisfactory. The expenses OF its maintenance
| are borne by the Children's Aid society, an
organization entirely different in its aims and
| field from the Gerry society. The work of
the latter society stops with boys and girls
! OF II or over, just at the time whNa the boy
or girl of criminal and uncertain instinct
needs the most attention, Into the special
sessions by the dozens came the worst class
of boys in this town, the street corner loafers,
the wharf rats, the rag-tag and bobtail OF
lower New York Often against their will
the justices Of the special sessions were forced
to send these boys to prison-young men OF
quick wit and keen minds, who simply needed
some slight restraint to make of them New
Workers. of real worth. Once they were sent
to prison, allowed to mingle with the criminal
loafers that infest the penal institutions of
New York, this reformation was utterly Inn
possible. It was to provide remedy for
this dilemma that Justices jerome. Jacobs
and Hinsdale of the special sessions pondered
long. Finally consultations were held with
the officers of the Children's Aid society.
Tho probation system was started early in
December OF last year. Just 260 boys were
given their liberty ON probation this year
and almost without exception they have more
than justified all expectations OF the system.
Some particular cases have almost OF them
selves justified its worth. The boys report
each month at the Boys club In Chrystie
street. This club is supported by the Misses
Ely's fashionable school on Riverside drive.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

Bart's cartoons for 1901, just issued In
book form, are meeting a reception at the
hands of an appreciative public which
would indicate that the work of this con-
acientious and masterful worker in the
cartoon field continues to gain steadily in
favor. The book is a large Quarto In
size with striking cover done in colors
by the Housekeeper Publishing company
The best cartoons Of the year to the num-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

So the president shook hands, after all,
at his New Years reception-S,500 times,
say the chroniclers. We can talk very
emphatically about the folly of handshak-
ing by the president but when it comes to
test, both the president and the people
seem 10th to abandon the old American
custom.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

The Setter had retired to the next YARD ana
was making copious notes.
ST suppose" he thought to himself, tnat
+bere ia something in this for the Bulldog.
At any rate he is getting valuable practice
should an international dog fight break out
provided his hide holds out. Well, WELL
there are strange dogs in this world. They
seem to enjoy this sort of thing.
A. J. Russell.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

The financial editor of the Chicago
held him up last night. None but a finan-
cial editor, of the newspaper fraternity,
would think it worth while to carry gun.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

It is little late for friends of the mer-
ger to suggest the absence of any reason
for an extra session of the legislature.
There may be no occasion for an extra
session of the legislature, so far as the
railroad situation is concerned, but that
there will be an extra session to pass upon
the report of the tax commission is a
foregone conclusion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

Nothing succeeds like success. To read
some papers published not far from Min
neapolis and St. Paul you would not know
that only few days ago they were be-
lifting the Helena conference.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

Contempt of court, according to the
ideas of a contemporary, is not contempt
of a judge, but contempt of Mr.. Hills
Judgment Of what is good for us.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS
The Royal Italians.

. . d.
Following is the program to be given at the
Lyceum this evening by Elery's Royal Italian
band:
March, american Navy ........... Creatofe
Overture "William Tell ...:....... Rosslnl
Bombardino solo, '.Serenade'... 500. .Gounod
Signor Curti
''Whispering Flowers ............ Won Blon
"La Gran Via new ................ Valverae
Priestess' Song Sacred Dance. Finale.
Harp solo roeAeS.oo
Miss Heintzen
"cayelleria Rusticana'' Finale. 80. .Mascagni
Solos by Signori Marine and Curti.
The band has made great success IN MIN
neapolis. the truth of which statement Is at
tested BY the steadily increasing audiences
There will be but two more concerts after
to-night-on Saturday afternoon and evening
Foyer Chat.
Much has been heard of the remarkable
family Of the Taliafero children. The elder
sister made such an impression In the pro-
duction Of ."rhe Children of the Ghetto" that
a New York manager, believing in her future.
has taken the responsibility of paying all the
expenses for her education. In the production
OF s.The Bonnie Briar Bush In which j. II.
Stoddart is starring this year, and which
will be seen at the Metropolitan tonight,
Edith. the younger sister, aged 8, assumes the
role OF Jeanne Her remarkable aptitude for
the stage was shown during matinee IN New
York. IN one scene. for some reason. one OF
the sectors lost his line and failed TO give
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02
Daily New York Letter

Viewing it as an deal He admits Of no pos
sible lowering of heavenly standards. The
church must hold to the ideal He gave, no
matter how severe it may be-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

The governors at Helena split the wood
They also split an ininitive. Stock. circles
in Boston take no further interest in the at
tempt to invalidate the merger proceedings.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

The Congressional Record, having no cor
respondent at Nice, was scooped on the quiet
affair in which Senator Depew played one OF
the star parts. a.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

There are some freaks living on the banks
of the Atlantic ocean in an asylum called
New Jersey. They battle in the sea every
day during the winter. They have an idea
that it makes them healthy. This is the kind
of assininty that ought to invalidate life
insurance. '.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

But while still believing In the system OF
state regulation Of transportation rates, II Is
INCIDENTALLY true that it has inherent weak.
nesses: not the least of which grow out ol
cur complex system OF government. WINE
ooob s+ata NAV regulate traffic between points
in that state, the general government alone
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

Palma carried Cuba easily, as there was no
opposition. The Cuban republic now has on
hand nearly everything necessary to Latin
republic except revolution. s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

Following is the program to be given at the
ceum this evening by Ellery's Royal Italian
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-02

The general respect for Marconi Is increas-
ing. He has refused an offer OF $1,000 night
for a series Of lectures. 49,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
Cupid Conquered.

A wedding ceremony performed
by Rev. J. t. Morgans at the M. E.
parsonage last Thursday was the
happy contamination Of a conflict
in which Cupid played his cards we'll
and won out over strong opposition.
The contracting parties were Miss
Mamie Prideaux of Beetown and
Geo. McBurney of Pittsville, Wis.
The groom had been paying atten-
lions to the lady Of his choice for
some time but was not held in the
position prospective sOn-in-law by
the par ents of the bride The con-
test was waged against odds and
finally when no other course re-
manned by which the young couple
could bring about a successful Gull
mination of their much cherished
plans, they concluded to elOpe. The
old adage of where there's a will,
there's a way" was exemplified and
on the morning of July 9TH the pair
took an unexpected departure for
Dubuque.
The parents, not to be thwarted,
Immediately set about to disconcert
the plans of the young folks. The
father even telephoned the sheriff
here to start in pursuit and appre-
bend them. The officer did not be-
ieve it necessary, however, merely
notifying the authorities at Dubuque
not to issue a license to the pair.
This was the last heard of the affair
here until the incident was recalled
to mind the other day when an ap-
plication for license properly made
out was asked for and granted by
County Clerk Griffis whereby the
matrimonial intentions of the couple
could be realized.
Evidently all objections had been
withdrawn to the match in the in
term and an unconditional surren-
der to the powers Of Cupid had been
made by the opposition.
The happy couple has the con-
gratulations of the Herald and we
trust that their union may be a
source of regret to none and that
the course of true love will forever
run smoothly with them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
Tales of The Town.

An ingenious printer in an Iowa
town has invented an automobile
pillow to be propelled by 25-horse
power gasoline engine. Well bet
when a boy he had to help on the
spring breaking and is determined
to get satisfaction. He can't claim
priority in the idea, however, for we
thought of it many summers ago
when the folks all went to town and
left us to turn over piece of ground
from which the roots and grubs had
Just been removed. In fact the idea
took such a hold on us that we tied
the horses to the fence along about
noon and, stretching our weakly
limbs on the grass under a nearby
tree, we spent the rest of the day in
thinking out just such plow. We
didn't get the idea far enough along
to be patented and we have neglect
ed to follow it up since, but we do
remem Der that the hired man fin
ished that piece of blowing next day
while we pulled weeds in the gar
den.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
HEN FRUIT is HIGH.
Net for Decade Have Eggs Been as
High at TINS Season.

The hen is the real thing this sum-
mer and is making the only percept-
ible inroads upon the beef trust.
Eggs are higher in price than in any
July within the past ten years.
Lancaster shippers are paying IA
and Is cents per dozen for eggs to-
day while year ago today they
paid cents.
This is what shippers call the
flush season." They say the eggs
are not scarce as compared with 9th
err seasons but that the high price of
meat has created an extraordinary
demand. Working men in the cit
les are eating eggs instead of meat,
because even at present prices they
are cheaper than meat, while farm
ers are also using them, keeping the
supply down to an average instead
of flooding the markets.
A prominent egg buyer said: mot
since 1892 have we paid such a price
for eggs. In that year they brought
a little better than II cents in New
York for a considerable period. |
look to see the prices held up in this
locality until December at the earli-
est, provided we do not have a
bumper corn crop and correspond
ing falling off in the price Of meat,
which cheaper corn would occasion.
1--WE are experiencing a shortage
of eggs at this time This is not be
cause the supply is SO unusually
short but because the demand is ex-
cessive. We are not experiencing
the slightest difficulty in disposing
of all the eggs we can get at the
fancy prices and could sell more"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
Monona Lake Assembly.

The twenty-third annual session
of Monona Lake assembly was for
mally opened at Madison Friday.
Owing to the heavy rain VIII pre-
vailed during the afternoon and
evening there was a comparatively
small attendance.
Secretary James E. Moseley OF
Madison, DR.. J. A. Worden OF Phil
adelphia and DR.. Fl. R. Palmer OF
New York city made short address
ses. Nearly 800 persons are already
encamped on the grounds and are
preparing to enjoy a two weeks
outing. It is expected that this
number will be increased to nearly
1900 before the last OF the
week.
A week from next Sunday mem
orial services for the late Senator
Wellet S. Main, president OF the
assembly, who died recently, Will
be held. An address which Mr..
Main prepared for this meeting Will
be read by one of his sons,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
TEACHERS ENGAGED.
An Able Corps of Instructors to Train
Youthful Minds.

The list of teachers in whose
hands the seven hundred or more
pupils residing in Lancaster will be
placed on the first of September
next is complete and the Board
made very judicious selections in
all departments.
In the high school Principal
Clarke has four able assistants
J. P Powers, a graduate Of state
university; Miss Florence Nicolls,
graduate of Lawrence university;
Miss Louise M. Sawyer, graduate of
Beloit college; and Miss Sarah j..
Stahl, also a graduate Of Beloit.
The grades at the South Side
school will be presided over by
Misses Mary Smith, Nellie Howell,
Bessie Suttle and Mary Warren.
The departments at the North
Side school will be in charge of
Misses Ada Fuller, Alice Smith,
Sylvia Wheeler, Ethel Carter and
Mabel Bieg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
M'KINLEY POSTAL CARDS.
Lancaster Postoffice Has the New Issue
on Sale.

Postmaster Webb received his
first installment of the Mckinley
postal cards Friday and they were
placed on sale the same day. Orders
were sent out from the department
not to sell any of the new ones I'M
til the old stock was disposed Of and
on this account the new issue did
not appear in even the large cities
on the date received.
The Lancaster pOstotfice by queer
coincidence had but q few of the
old stock on hand and the Mckinley
cards were sold here before they
were in Milwaukee, Madison or any
of the larger Wisconsin offices.
Postmaster Webb ordered 5000 Of
the new issue but received only
1000 on account of the great call
for them from all over the country.
The card resembles other previous
issues in size only, the design being
altered and the weight being differ
ent. A picture Of the martyred
president adorns the upper right
hand corner and Uncle Sans coat
of arms the left. A space set aside
for the postmark is new feature.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24

nine years ago he moved to Mason
City, Ia, to reside. A short time
since he returned here to be treated
for a humorous growth in the throat
and to this trouble his death was
due, every course pursued to check
the inroads made by the malady
proving a failure.
Funeral services were held yes
terday at 2 p. m, at the residence
of Ed King and were largely at
tended, Rev. j. T. Morgans oficiat-
ing. Besides parents, brothers and
sisters, a wife and five children sur
vive him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
BROKE BOTH ARMS.
Jesse Day Meets With Double Misfortune
Last Thursday.


While in the employ Of John
Dechow at the Philips house barn,
engaged in moving away hay in
the loft on Thursday of last week,
Jesse Day of this city accidentally
fell through the door to the ground
below, a distance of about twelve
feet. Striking on his hands with
such precipitation, the young man
unfortunately broke both arms be-
tween the wrist and elbow.
With true grit he went to a
physicians office and had the frac-
lures reduced unassisted.
He is obliged to carry both of the
injured members in a sling.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
STREEIER OUT ON BAIL.
Judge CIementson Grants Petition of De-
PENDANTS Counsel.

Attorneys Clark q Taylor as coun-
sci for Dan Streeter, bound over to
trial at the October term of circuit
court on charge of murder, sue
ceeded last week in securing conces-
sions from Judge Clementson where
by their client was allowed bail,
the amount being placed at $1,000.
The proper signers were secured
and defendant was allowed to return
to his family at Mt. Ida.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
MRS. MARY BROKER.

Another pioneer settler of Ian
caster and Grant county joined the
silent majority Thursday of last
week when Mrs. Mary BROKER
breathed her last at her home in
the second ward.
Deceased was the widow of Rich
ard BROKER who died in September
last. She was born in Sussex, Eng
land, March 20, 1924, and emigrated
to this country with her husband,
settling in Lancaster in the fall of
1856 Their home life was ex-
emplary and the tie of companion
ship when severed by the husbands
death was a sad parting. Eight
children were born to them, five
sons and three daughters, six of
whom survive and were present at
the termination of the useful life
that ended when the mother ceased
to breathe.
The last sad rites were conducted
Sunday by Rev. Geo. F. Potter.
The children of the deceased de-
sire to express their thanks to neigh
bors and friends for the various acts
of kindness shown during the i'll
ness and demise of their mother.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
INCREASE is SHOWN.
The School Ce sus AS Completed LIS Most
Gratifying.

The task of taking the annual
school census has been completed
and the result is pleasant surprise
to the directors Of the Board of Ed
ucation as we'll as to all who are
interested in our schools.
The total number of children of
school age in the district is 1872.
This is an increase over last year Of
80.
The girls are as usual in the ma
jority, there being 80 enrolled
in their favor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
ROBERT STEWART.

The announcement Tuesday morn
of the death of Robert Stewart,
which occurred on the evening pre-
vious at the home of his sister.
Mrs. Ed King in the fourth ward,
caused no surprise as it was not un-
expected.
Deceased was a son of Geo. Stew
art of this city. He was born in
New York and at the age of three
came west to Wisconsin to reside.
His early life was spent here and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
RAGGED AIM
SAVES LIFE
Peter Longkomp Shoots to
Kill POtoSi Marshal.
MISS THE MARK
Occurrence Enacted at the
Quiet Village Saturday Night and
Murder Was Narrowly Averted.

| A shooting affair at Potosi Satur-
day night caused considerable ex-
element in that village and that
serious consequences did not result
is due to the poor aim of the man
behind the gun.
JOS. Pleumer and Peter Long
komp, farmer friends residing near
Potosi, were deploring the destruc-
tive hail, wind and rain storms to-
gether during the afternoon and
early evening, and endeavored to
drown their sorrow with frequent
foundations at the village booze
bazaars. Pleumer's team was taken
charge of during the evening by
Marshal jackson, who, in kindness
to the dumb brutes, started to I'M
hitch them and house them in VIM.
Barlow's livery barn. Pleumer
learned of this fact and objected,
but as he had been warned that this
course would be taken by the officer
if he did not go home earlier in the
day, his entreaties met with cool
reception. Desiring sympathy he
informed his boon companion OF the
trouble and Longkomp, who is Of
powerful build and inclined to be
quarrelsome when intoxicated, ex-
pressed his determination to take
charge Of affairs for time and run
matters in his own way.
Accordingly he repaired to a hard
ware store and purchased 30 cali
Der revolver, loaded it, and proceed
ed to the livery barn where he de-
manded possession Of the team
which Marshal jackson was about
to lead into cover. The officer po-
litely refused and informed Long
komp to go about his own business,
whereupon the latter pulled his gun
and at a distance of five feet dis
charged two barrels of the danger
Gus weapon point blank at the Off
GER before he could be disarmed by
bystanders who had gathered to
witness the fracas.
Miraculously the marshal escaped
unframed, both bullets passing by
his ears in close proximity. Long
komp evidently meant business and
it was due to his ragged marks
mansbip that murder was not COM
mitted.
Longkomp was taken in custody
and confined in the village calaboose
under guard until Sheriff Dickinson
could be informed of the occurrence
and reach the scene. The last
named official happened to be at
Tennyson and was summoned by
phone, reaching the town shortly
after the enactment.
The prisoner was brought to Lam
caster and lodged in county jail
pending a hearing. He is a married
man and has children.
The preliminary trial was opened
at PotOsi before Justice Wilmott
yesterday afternoon. Dist. Atty.
Brown appeared for the state and
Atty. Geo. B. Clementson for de-
PENDANT. AS the Herald goes to
press the trial is still in progress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
Card of Thanks.

We take this method of thanking
our friends aud neighbors who SO
kindly assisted us during the illness
and death of our daughter.
Mr.. AND Mrs. G.. H. COOLEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-24
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Cupid's Work of Week as Recoroed al
County Clerk Griffis' Office.

VIM. E. Schwantes and Genevleve
Lynn, both of Mt. Hope.
Joseph Grimes, Beetown, and Net
tie Gadlin, Lancaster.
Geo. McBurney, Pittsville, WIS,
and Mamie Prideaux, Beetown.
Frank Garthwaite and Lizzie M.
Henkel, both Of BeetOwn.