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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
Sam Birmingham Takes Life
BY His Own Hand.
NO CAUSE is ASSIGNED
Blows Top of His Head Off With Shot
Gun and His Whereabouts Is Not
Learned Until Next Day.

Samuel Birmingham. farm laborer
in employ OF James Hughes near Bee
town, committed suicide Thursday
evening of last week by shooting the
entire top of his head off with doub-
le-barreled shot gun.
Birmingham was a single man
y-six years of age and engaged
himself to Mr.. Hughes this spring
for YEARS. service. For few days
previous to his rash act, he was un-
well and somewhat respondent.
Thursday evening he left the house,
stating that he was going out to take
a smoke before retiring. Quite fire.
quently he slept in the barn and moth
ing was thought of his failure to re-
turn by other members of the house
hold and they all retired. Friday
morning Mrs. Hughes was the first
to arise and one of her first acts was
to go to the barn and call him. Not
finding him in the loft she returned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
Views and Interviews.

Richard Meyer, Jr.: Last weeks
Herald stated that I was considering
the question of becoming a candidate
for the nomination of secretary of
state before the coming Republican
state convention. Upon due consid-
Grafton, have concluded not TO ask
for the support of Grant county dele
gates for the place. l am not now
nor have ever been an office seeker.
When I become one l desire to be a
winner and there are reasons why l
cannot win in this. years contest.
The time is .short3to make can
vas in this county and congressional
district such as ought to be made.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

to the house and informed her hus-
band and Mr.. Miller, who was stop
ping with them. The latter started
in search of Birmingham and as he
was passing cow shed the house dog
was seen to come from the building
and bark and then return. Miller's
curiosity prompted him to change his
course and learn the object of the
CANNES apparent anxiety.
Entering the shed he was Mortified
to discover the body of Birmingham
laying lifeless on the floor. Beside,
him lay double-barreled shot gun
with one barrel exploded and the
discharge had totally removed the
upper portion of the mans head. A
sumac stick, whitfield with notch to
fit the trigger, lay near by with which
the victim had discharged the weap-
on, holding the muzzle just above the
ear.
Miller hastily gave the news to the
family and neig hbors were summoned
to view the shocking sight. Author
tiles came and conducted ap inquest
at which Benz. Hayden, justice of the
peace, presided, and jury composed
of James Hayden, Clint Edwards, M.
c. Edwards, Eugene Mcdonald, Chas.
Ellege and John Wise after hearing
the testimony introduced returned a
verdict in accordance with the facts
above stated.
Funeral services were held Sunday
and were largely attended. Deceased
was reared in Beetown and was well
known. His untimely demise is re-
GREETED by large circle of acquain-
tances and the feeling that prompted
him in tae deed can only be imag-
ined.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
WISCONSIN
NEWS ITEMS
News of General Interest To
People of Badger State.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Telegraphic News of Happenings of The
Past Few Days in The State
of Wisconsin.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Madison, Wis, June GA hazing
bee which started in spirit of fun
late Saturday night came near ending
dlsastrously. After Harry f. Herr
mann, Of New London, had been
ducked in the lake he went home and
procured revolver, in order, as he
maintains, to defend himself.
Later he appeared on The street and
was rushed by the crowd and in
the melee the revolver was discharged,
the bullet lodging in the leg of Philip
Z. Kopplin, of Lavell. This enraged
the students, who captured Hermann
ana gave him a second ducking. Sew
elal other shots were fired but failed
to take effect. Kopplin's injuries are
said to be slight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

Industrious, being engaged in active
service in watching hunters, ETC., ETC.,
to the extent of twenty-seven days in
this short month. His salary at g. so
per day for this period amounts to
$40. John Stevens secured all of the
deputy's livery hire amounting to $40.
Railroad fare 81 Sc. Incidentals S.
25. Hotel bill $14 so. The last
named account was lessened some
what by the officer stopping with
farmers" Total expense account
$47.71. Total paid deputy $l17.7l.
The month ct March was Storrs'
"long suit He gave up thirty-one
days during this month to indefatig-
able service for the s5ate(?) for which
he secured compensation amounting
to $3.50. Railroad fare was 1913
and John Stevens was paid 1915 for
livery, and MOTEL bills footed up $23.-
25. Incidentals $lS5. Total expense
$42.98. Total expense to state $l20 :
48.
These statements were sworn to by
ID. 4. Parker of Fennimore as being
true and correct and State Game War
den Henry Overbeck audited them.
Gov. Latollette was DESTROYS of seeing
that his lieutenant covered plenty of
territory and his signature of APPROX
al adds dignity to the document.
There is nothing stated on the pa
per about any arrests being made or
fines collected but Of course it is to be
supposed that Mr.. Storrs' services
were not entirely devoid of beneficial
results.
Game Warden Storrs is but one of
fifty or more of Gov. LaFollette's
henchmen who are engaged in CAD
ding about the country pretentiously
looking after protection OF game and
fish but in reality paying more atten-
ton to the governors political fences.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Special Meeting Held Mc nday Night for
Business Transactions.

A special meeting of the Common
Council was held Monday evening to
complete work left unfinished at a
previous regular meeting. Mayor
Hassell presided and all the aldermen
were present.
City Atty. Bushnell was present
and stated that an ordinance regard
ing construction of sidewalks by prop
erty owners was not necessary, that
the charter covered the ground.
A resolution was adopted making
the Committee on Streets and Side
walks Board of Public Works. This
committee at present consists of Aid
ermen Wetter, May and Muesse and
to them will. be left the sidewalk mat
ter entirely. This committee is en-
powered with authority to condemn
and accept walks and have general
supervision of construction of same.
They may select president, and the
CITY clerk is their authorized clerk.
A resolution was passed by the pro-
visions of which the city shall main
tain and keep in repair all walks after
same have been laid and accepted by
the city.
L. Winchell was granted license
to conduct his peanut machine on city
streets provided that he clean up all
shells and keeps his allotted space
clean. The Committee on Sewerage
will take their departure today fer
Madison, Waukesha and other points
on tour of inspection and enlighten-
ment. This committee consists OF
Aldermen Muesse, BROKER and Knapp.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

merating Memorial services. Process
sion will be formed and march to the
Congregational church, where Neigh
Dor Rev. T. j. Brown will deliver the
sermon. After the services the ladies
will be taken in carriages to the Gem
etery and the Woodman will form
procession and march to the cemetery
where the usual services will be Civ
ca. All neighbors of other camps are
cordially invited.
G.. T. DICKINSON,
REV. T. j. BROWN,
G. II. RAsFORD,
Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

There is another candidate for state
office from the county and two cannot
win. Again, the delegation could be
of no good to a candidate unless
wholly in that candidates inter-
est. Under existing conditions it
would seem as if no Grant county
man could possess such delega ton,
as we have IN recent years been under
the necessity of first asking what the
powers that be at Madison desired,
and then put up with that which
they were willing to give us. | pres
ume we should be content with what
we now have, viz. university regent,
one oil Inspector, one game warden
and two capitol policemen. We will
have to be until the outsiders say we
may entertain higher aspirations. |
sincerely hope the time may come
when some one from Grant county
who aspires to place on the state
ticket may have solid delegation,
that will have the requisite influence
to bring about results for a Grant
county man. Until such a thing can
be it would be very unwise in my
opinion to seek nomination, and if
the time ever comes when | desire
nomination it will be when the Repub-
licans of Grant county are willing to
give me solid backing-not because.
some outsider tells them to do this
but because they are willing to do SO
on my own personal merits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

Homegrown strawberries are on
the market.
e. G. Bryan of Boseobel louked
after interests here Tuesday.
Asylum and County Home Trus-
tees Grimm, Brown and Macarthur
held their regular monthly meeting
yesterday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

REV. H. j. Wetherbee, wife and
daughter of Viroqua, spent Wednes-
day with DR.. and Mrs. Rockwell.
-Mesdames r. B. Showalter and
j. P. Williams are in attendance at
the Stevens Point encampment this
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
His Attempt was Certain Dea tn.

Neenah, Wis, June 1O.-David Witt
man, a motorman on the Oshkosh
Neenah Interurban Electric railway,
was instantly killed by shock from
a live Wire. An electric light wire had
fallen across the trolley wire, and
Whitman tried to break the former off
with a switch iron.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
Incites War on Saloons.

Eau Claire, Wis, June 1O.-Rev. j.
w. FriHzel and Rev. l.. G. Grant made
tour of the saloons at night and
found a number open after II o'clock,
the hour prescribed by ordinance for
closing. They addressed civic rally
at the First Congregational church on
the alleged non-enforcement of the
law
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
Killed by q Pump Handle.

Platteville, Wis, June 6.-John Lug
len, aged 43 years, president of the
Empire Mining company, of this city.
was fatally crushed by a heavy pump
handle while leaning over the mine
shaft. He regained consciousness be-
fore he expired and exonerated the en-
plOyers from blame
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
Life Sentence for Murder.

Racine, Wis, June 9.-Joseph Min
EFT has been sentenced for life to the
state prison at Waupun for the MUIR
der of John NIulaney. When taken
before Judge Belden of the circuit
court for sentence he pleaded guilty
and asked the judge to be lenient with
him, as he was drunk when he COM
mitted the crime.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

How long the taxpayers who are al
ready bemoaning the heavy expense
they are being subjected to on ac-
count of Mr.. LaFollette's much footed
reform methods will stand for this
outrage is a question for their person
al consideration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

Work was commenced on laying
the concrete pedastals for the new
court house foundation Monday.
Geo. A. Moore's next shipping
day of hogs, veal calves, cattle and
sheep will be on We'd, June 18th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
Minnett Now Guilty of Murder.

Racine, Wis.,, June John Null
haney, the Waterford farmer shot by
!, oseph Minnett on Monday, is dead.
louisa Brown, whose skull is frac
tured, still lives, but little hope is en-
tertained for her recovery. Minnett,
who was captured and lodged in jail,
will be- held for murder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
Sensational Suicide.

Grand Rapids, Wis, June 6.-Albert
Weisenborn, a well known resident,
has committed suicide. He had been
respondent for several days. AT the
time of the deed his wife was sitting
on his lap. The man coolly raised the
revolver and shot himself, the explo-
sion burning his wife's dress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
M. w. A. and R. N. Take Notice!

Sylvan Camp No. IS, Modern Wood
man of America and Eve Camp No.
1904, Royal Neighbors will meet. at
Woodmen hall, Sunday, June 10Th, at
$3.50 a. M, for the purpose of COM
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Cupid's Work of Week as Recorded at
County Clerk Griffis' Office.

Valentine Dressler, Keller, and
Anna Thore, Jamestown.
Harry G. Orion and Aggie Dolphin,
both of Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
NOT BUILT FOR THAT PURPOSE
But Two Life Preservers Save a Man Who
Works in the Air.

Oshkosh, Wis, June 10.-Two ma
rine life preservers which Aeronaut
Hartman wore as a precaution against
drowning saved his life Oh dry land.
They acted as buffers when he was
hurled against an oak tree and by
breaking the impact kept his bones in
tact. Hartman was to make an ascen-
sion from Electric park. He expected
to descend in Lake Winnebago and
strapped on the life preservers.
As the balloon was released from it's
moorings a gust oe wind struck it and
the aerOnaut and the parachute appli-
ance were hurled against tree. Har-
man struck one of the limbs and,
though it was five inches in diameter.
it was snapped off. The trapeze and
parachute and the lower rigging of the
balloon We're torn off and Hartman,
bruised but alive, was left in the tree.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

Compare the Herald with your
other county papers today and see
where you get the news.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12

Mrs. L. N. Hubbell and son, II.
W., were over from Boscobel Tuesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-06-12
Looks Like a Case of Suicide.

Lacrosse, Wis, June Ga boy driv
ing cattle to pasture Saturday found
the body of a man in the bottoms
west of the city. A revolver was
clas,ed tightly in one hand and he
had a bullet hole in his head. All in
dications point to suicide From let
tiers on his person the man was iden-
titled as e. w. Truett, of Peru, Ills, a
travelling man.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-10
Laid At Rest.

The funeral OF Mrs. Tempa Bradsh aw
Russell, wife of Charles II. Russell, who
died on Thursday last. took place thi,
afternoon from her late residence, Car
roll and Bladen streets, and was largely
attended by relatives and friends. The
services were conducted by the Rev. T.
E. Peters pastor OF Maryland Avenue M
K. Church, of which the deceased was a
member. The choir sang the funeral
hymns. The pallbearers were the fol-
lowing nephews OF the deceased; Messrs.
Joseph S M. Basil, John Basil, John H
Wells, Bernard Wells. George Russell
and Joseph Russell. There were a mum
Der of beautiful floral tributes, among
which was a beautiful pillow of rest OF
white roses and lilies, from her husband
and childien. Besides a husband the
deceased leaves the following children :
Mrs. George f. Woolley, Mrs. {. d.
Abbott, Mrs. Edward Thomas, Mrs.
Elsie Smith and Misses Laura and
Mamie Russell. Messrs. EdW ard, John
and William Russell The inteTment was
in the city cemetery. Undeitakers Wool
ley and Feldmeyer had charge OF the
funeral arrangements.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-10
a Deem Mystery.

1t is a mystery why women endure
Backache, Headache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and
Dizzy Spells when thousands have prov.
ed that Electric Biters will quickly cure
such troubles. 81 suffered for years
with kidney trouble, writes Mrs. Pnebe
Cherley, OF Peterson, Ia, "and lame
back panied me so could not dress my
self, but Electric Bitters wholly cured
me, and, although 73 years old. nov
am able to do all my housework." II
overcomes Constipation, improves APpe'
tite, gives perfect health. Only so cents
at Feldmeyer Bros. City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-10
BEAUTIFUL Bazaar.
Large Crowds Attend st. Mary's Hall
To Be Continued Two Nights
Next Week.

AbAb Wbbhs
The beautiful and most attractive bazar
which has been in progress at St. Mary's
Hall during the past week, was well
patronized again last night. A delicious
supper Of deviled crabs, potato salad.
sliced tomatoes, lobster salad, asparagus.
bread and butter, coffee or chocolate
and strawberries and cream was served
for 25 cents. The day being Friday, no
meat was served. The supper room.
which is set apart by a bower of swee,
smelling pine and cedar, is in charge of
Mrs. Mason, Mrs. DAILY and others.
The confectionery booth, in charge of
Mrs. Flood, is made beautiful by run
ming vines and pink roses. Miss Hickey
has the candy table, where choice con-
fections are dispensed at moderate prices.
Miss Ro5eck has the pop corn bower,
and a bower OF beauty il is. Popped
corn in graceful garlands is entwine d
about the arches of cedar, and punches
OF the corn on the cob, tied with colored
ribbon, ornament the bower. The effect
IS very pleasing. The Children of Mary
have the fancy table, where a great
many very beautiful things are for sale.
This table is under the supervision Of
Miss Lilly Henkle.
The children of the parish have the
Rainbow table, which has a canopy OF
colors representing the rainbow. Toys
and fancy articles are sold here. Miss
Gertle Lutz is in charge. The boys have
the soda water fountain. On the stage
ices are served. The room is brightly
lighted, and with the numerous pretty
Mattresses the scene is quite pleasing anc
attractive, The bazar will be continued
tonight and on Monday and Tuesday
nights OF next week.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-10
ANNAPOLIS. MD. SATURDAY. MAY 10, 1902
PERSONAL MENTION.
In The Social Whirl-Those Who Go Ar
Those Who Come

In The Social Whirl-Those Who Go An
Those Who Come.
Mr. Minnsgrove. OF Alexandria, Va
is visiting friends here.
Miss Dawson. Of Virginia, is visiting
Mrs. Vaulk.
Col. Luther II Gidd was among those
who attended Admiral Sampsan's funer.
al.
Mr.. Butler Whiting, Of Larohmont, N.
Y. is visiting his brother Naval Cadet
Kenneth Whiting. Naval Academy.
Superintendent Wainwright is in
Washington and the candidates who have
passed cannot be sworn IN and admitted
TO Naval Academy.
Miss Bessie Edwards. Of Waverlv. is
visiting her cousin Miss Margaret Clay
ton.
Mr.. r, bert Tate. of Baltimore, is visit.
ing his parents.
MIR. Edward Newbold. OF Baltm ore. is
here ter today's sports.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-10
LECTURE BY EYE SPECIALIST.
Dr.. Herbert Harlan, of Baltimore, Gives An
Interesting Talk On Vision At
Annapolis High School

BY special invitation OF the School
Board, extended through its chairman.
DIR. Frank H. Thompson, DIR. Herber,
Harlan, noted eye specialist OF Baltimore.
delivered an instructive and highly inter.
esting lecture yesterday afternoon in the
assembly hall of the Annapolis school.
DIR. Harlan, who is a graduate of St.
Johns College. was introduced by DIR.
Thompson, and took for his real text.
"How Eyes With Good Vision, or Very
Slight Defects Can BE Injured BY School
Work. As an Introductory he spoke OF
The modern style of civilization which de-
mands an education along with all the
rest. tie referred TO the State having
taken up the education OF children, and
said II was advisable where the tduca-
tion is freely furnished that 1t should be
compulsory TO certain point. He said
II the State does this, II must assume
certain responsibilities.
Referring to the value that we all place
upon vision, DIR. Harlan spoke OF the
exceeding great value OF eyesight, of its
preciousness to all. He said when we
are in otherwise perfect health, we are
apt not to think about our eyes. and IL Is
often very difficult to get parents 10 look
after the sight OF their children. He re-
lated several foTcible incidents to empha.
size this. He spoke OF the Causes of de.
fective vision in the school room, of bad
light, poor ventilation. and OF darkened
rooms, because OF a teacher subject TO
headache, thus sacrificing forty or fifty
pairs OF eyes for one pair. He said eyery
school room should be sufficiently lighted
Tor child with normal vision to rea..
the smallest print in the darkest part of
the school room.
An eye strain. he said, causes diff
Guilty with the eyes and impairs good
eyesighi. He illustrated this by black.
board drawings. Often, DIR. Harlan sta.
ted, neglect of defective vision will de-
velop INFO complete and absolute blind
ness. Continuing, he said "One OF the
duties Of school authorities is to protect
the ey esight of children, as much as TO
protect them from contagious disease.
lie told OF methods used with great effect
and good results in the public schools OF
Baltimore, and by the system adopted
there, he said It is possible to trace de-
fecive vision from the time Of ITS deterio-
ration. Most OF the AnnapS phyS.cs~
were present at the IScture. ~
Hgeons at the Naval Academy tsF
represented. The teachers were instructed
after the lecture in methods Of obtaining
normal conditions of the eyes of chill.
dTel under their instruction. Il is hoped
the lecture may be productive Of the
great good for which it was intended.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-10
LEGAL MATTERS.
Transfers Of Property at The Court House
During The Past Week.


Munroe Jas. NJ, ct al, trustees. TO
rarlett n Parlett, property in Annapo-
lis. Con. $ll 800.
Hoffman, Barbara 20 Nelson. Bcnt A.
96t acres in A, A. county. Con. $9406 -.
Pitcher, Mary A, to Washington. Bal
umore and Annapolis Electric Railroad
Co. right of way. Con. 81, sc.
Pelzcr, Josephine ct al. to Fairbanks
Mm-, property in A. \. county. Con.
Hardy, VIM. j. p, 60 Goldivina, Elizabeth
80 acres In 9Th dist. Con. s., &c.
Munroe, Jas NJ, atty, To Abbott. j.
Edward, property in End dist. Con. SGa5.
Ridgley, VIM 5, ct 81, To Worthing-
ton, Margaret u r., property in Anna
polls. Con. $40.
= Pairo, Richard F., TO Hazard, Marriet-
"a w, property in a, a. county. Con
$40, &c
Moss. Robert, trustee, to Haneke. Max.
property in 3rd dist. Con. s., 500.
Harman, Howard L. 60 Harman, VIII
Der K, property in 9th dist Con. s..
Davis, Praun 20 Davis Andrew ".
property in Sth dist. Con. 81, &c.
Beahlke, John c., To Beahlke Henry.
I acre in lst dist Con. $3.50.
Brown, Edward TO Brown. W. Roland.
cemetery lot. Con. -.
Tyler, Albert 20 Cole. Martha W.
property in Eastport. Con $3.50
RELEASES.
Tate. Francis H. to Gottleib Leon.
Stockett, F. II. trustee, to Moss, Robt.,
trustee.
odenheimer, Frank c., to Equitable
b. l.. Il |. Co.
Hardy, Susan TO Hardy, Walter J.
Cromwell Sedwick T., trustee, to
Washington and Annapolis Electric
Railway Co.
Wash. Nat b. Il L. Asso., to Jacobs.
Henrietta.
Linthicum, J Chas., To Henson, Albert
Burley, Joseph B., TO Terry, Seth A.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-10
Instructions To Police.

The Mayor has called the attention of
the police department to the code which
reqsires that in the month of May the
police shall make thorough inspection
Of all cellars, sinks and yards and make
report of same. The Mayor has ad-
vised the police to arrange the detail for
this inspection and to have the reports
submitted to him. The mayor urges
that the inspection must be thorough and
complete.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-05-10
Second Grand Hop.

The second grand hop at Friemers
Amusement Hall, Second street, near
West, will be given on Tuesday night,
May I3. at 9 o'clock. Music by Schrey-
er's orchestra. Refreshments during the
evening. Between the dances those pres
ent will be entertained by graphophone
selections. Good order guaranteed. The
Hall may be rented for other purposes 10
suitable persons. Admission; lady and
gentlemen IS cents, or two ladies IS
cents. s6t.