davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

and
WHEREAS, by the vote they called for
more equal and just assessments and
taxation than as practiced under laws
heretofore and now enforced, therefore
RESOLVED, by the End Assembly Dis
trict of Grant County in convention
assembled that we approHe and COM
mend to the favor of all good citizens
the vigorous efforts of the head of the
present state administration towards
the accomplishment of the reforms
proposed.
RESOLVED, that we reaffirm our 10y
atty to the principles of the Republi-
can party as enunciated in the platform
adopted without dissent in it's state
convel ton, nominating candidates for
state Offices in 1900.
RESOLVED, that in carrying out these
principles and purposes this conven-
ton believes the man who has shown
the greatest zeal in their behalf and
the greatest ability of the order neces-
sary for their full enforcement is the
Hon. Robert M. LaFollette, therefore
RESOLVED, that the delegates chosen
to represent this assembly district in
the Republican state convention at
Madison, July 16, 1902, are hereby in
structed to vote as unit for the re-
nomination of Robert M. LaFollette
as our candidate for governor, and al
so as unit on all questions thai may
in any way affect the harmony or sue
cess of the administration during the
next term.
The appointment committee report
ed as follows:
Bloomington and Woodman, 8 dele
gates-1.
Wyalusing, Patch Grove, Mt. Hope
and Millville, IA delegates-2.
Boscobel, 9 delegates.
Fennimore, Marion and Hickory
Grove, IA delegates-2.
Lancaster and Little Grant, % dele
gates-3.
Wingville, Liberty, Castle Rock
and Watterstown, 16 delegates-2.
Mt. Ida and Muscoda, 10 delegates
i.
Report of committee was adopted
and convention proceeded to name
delegates as given above.
On motion of John Schreiner dele
gates named were confirmed by the
convention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
THE TOWN CAUCUS.
Light Vote Cast and Gov. LaFollette LIS
IudOrSed

The caucus for the town of Lancas-
ter was called to order at she City
opera house Saturday afternoon by
w. A. johnson, chairman of the Re-
pu blican town committee, who acted
as chairman. H. P. Irish oficiated as
secretary.
A light vote was cast and but little
interest was shown. The eight dele
gates chosen to represent the town
at the Assem- bly, convention were for
LaFollette and are as follows:
Geo. lockwood, V. H. Kinney, w.
A. johnson, Thos. Treloar, John Jer-
rett, Geo. E. Taylor, j. S. Bonham,
VIM. P. Richardson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
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.


Eau Claire, Wis, July Thomas
F. Frawley, prominent lawyer, died
here Sunday. He was brought to the
city in dying condition on special
train from Medford, in order that he
might see his wife. This solace was
denied him, as Mrs. Frawley, who was
Fastening from st. Paul, where she
had undergone an operation, did not
reach the city until three hours after
Frawley died.
Frawley was perfectly conscious to
the last, giving directions about his
business and personal matters quietly
and coolly. 1t is feared that the shock
to Mrs. Frawley, in her present weak
condition, may be very serious. Fraw-
ley was one of the best known Dem
ocratic politicians in Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
KILLS HIS
FATHER-IN-LAW
D. F. Barnum AsSailed by
Daniel Streeter.
HOMICIDE AT MT IDA
Alteration Over Trivial Matter Terminates
With Fatal Results. Murderer
in County Jail.

A sensational homicide was enacted
in the township of Nj. Ida, tour miles
west of Fennimore village, Monday
afternoon when Daniel Streeter after
brief alteration with his father-in-
law, d. F. Barnum, killed the aged
gentleman by blow from rock
which he cast at him at distance OF
few yards, the missile taking effect
at point just below the left ear.
The assault took place in the door
yard of the Barnum home, where
Streeter and family resided. After
being struck with the stone, Barnum
proceeded to the highway and walked
a short dista noe when he fell face
forward to round and life was
extinct whe .braham Graham, a
neighbor who ad been notified of
the occurrence and was close by, ar
rived at the side of the victim.
The body was left where it fell un-
til T. A. Nelson, local justice Of the
peace, viewed the remains as did also
jury of six men, composed of Messrs.
o. j. Arnold, Geo. Fry, Adam Wehrle.
Hannum Place, Bert Draggs and VIM.
Oyer, when it was conveyed to the
home of the deceased. Later DR.. A.
B, Bailey arrived from Fennimore and
examined the injuries of the victim.
A fractured skull was found and the
statement of the physician was that
the blow inflicted from the stone un-
doubtedly caused death
After examining a numbe of wit
nesses, the testimony of whom was
given careful study, the jury retired
and shortly handed in verdict to the
effect thas deceased came to his death
from result of injuries sustained at
the hands of Daniel Streeter.
The accused man was at once placed
under arrest by G. N. Knox, con-
stable deputized for the occasion, who
kept him in custody during the night
and brought him to Lancaster Tues
day morning, assisted by 0. j. Arnold.
At II a. m. the prisoner was ar
raigned before Justice Wheeler on
charge of murder and continuance
teken till July 10th for preliminary
trial.
1t transpires that Streeter had not
cot along amicably with his father-in-
law since going to reside with him in
February, 1901. Frequent quarrels
and disagreements arose and Streeter
of late has been drinking heavily.
The alteration terminating in the old
gentleman's death, Streeter claim s
was brought about by the father-in-
law accusing him of stealing oats and
states further that he torow the rock
after one had already been cast at
him by his elderly sire.
If anyone witnessed the fracas it
was Mrs. Streeter, wife of the accused
murderer, and daughter of the victim
and she is Frustrated by the awful oc-
curence.
Streeter is a son of H. H, Streeter
of Mt. [da-an INDECENT product of a
worthy man. He is about 40 years of
age and is the father of five children,
aged from three to ten years.
Clark & Taylor have been retained
in his defense.
ID. F. Barnum, the murdered man,
was about seventy-two years of age
and veteran of the civil war. His
wife died some years ago, since which
time he has resided with his relatives.
He owned the farm on which he was
living. Funeral services were held
today.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
CITY MATTERS
CONSIDERED
Common Council Holds Reg
ular Monthly Session.
REPORTS ARE ADOPTED
Bonds Of Seven Saloons Accepted. Side
walk Construction Question Will
Be ReconSidered.

A regular session of the common
council was held Tuesday evening.
Mayor Hassell presided and all the
aldermen responded to roll call but
Aid. Brooker.
Clerk Michaelis read minutes of
previous meetings which were APP
proved after slight corrections.
City Treasurer Woodhouse read his
monthly report of the finances. A
sum of 1925 SO had been collected in
road and poll tax to date Total re-
ceipts from all sources during the
month were 1864 4S. Expenditures
were $2.020. 81. This left deficiency
of $1,464.03. Saloon and druggists
licenses amounting to $3,500.10 have
been received which places the city
strong box in better condition.
The delay of j. P. Smith in cover
ing his newly erected blacksmith shop
with iron was reported and marshal
was instructed to notify him to atten
to this matter at once.
Street Com. Budworth reported
that the supply of brick used for
crossing purposes was about ex-
hausted with a numbor yet 10 build.
On motion of Aid. Knapp it was
voted to purchase another carload.
Report of Library commission read
and accepted. The report was graft
flying and the feature is proving one
of great good. Mrs. j. H. Howe and
S. H. Taylor, directors whose terms
have expired, were reappointed by
the mayor and the council confirmed
the appointments.
Street Com Budworth read his re-
port for the month which was ac-
cepted. Up to date 1872 yards Of
crushed rock have been furnished for
use at the new court house for which
the city receives $1.25 per yard.
Supt. Stephens of the water works
plant reported on conditions in his
department. Mr.. Stephens stated
that two tons of soft coal went as far
as three cords of wood and his supply
of coal being short it was voted to Sc
cure another carload at once.
Bonds Of seven saloons with their
securities were read and on motion
were accepted.
The usual grist OF bills was read
and allowed.
Aid. Knapp spoke on reconsidera-
ton of sidewalk construction ques-
tion He voted in favor of the meas
ure when it was passed and was en-
titled to privilege of asking recon-
sideration. Aid. Muesse seconded
the motion, and upon an aye and no
vote all aldermen present replied in
affirmative but Aid Henkcl.
Aid. Knapp then moved that the
matter be subject for consideration at
special meeting to be held Tuesday
evening next, which was carried.
This will settle the matter definitely
as to whether or not new sidewalks
will be built at expense of property
owners or whether the city will pay
all or portion of the required out
lay.
M. Sedbrook had grievance ex-
pressed through Aid. Wetter regard
ing drainage being deposited on his
property in the third ward. The
matter will be taken under considera-
ton at the coming special meeting.
There being no further business to
transact the council adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Girls Absence a Mystery.

Madison, Wis, July 1.-Mystery
envelopes the disappearance of Freda
Gaegel, 17-year-old girl, who left her
home in Little Falls, Mimi, on May
% to come to Manson and make her
future home with her aunt, Mrs.
Louisa Aufrecht. Since then not a
word has been heard from her. The
police of Madison, st. Paul and Little
Falls are all working on the case. A
curious feature Of the case is that the
girls trunk, which was checked di-
rectly through to Madison, never ar
rived.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Football Star Is Now a Soldier.

Kenosha, Wis.,, June 27.-Walter
Cavanagh of this city, former star cen
ter rush of the University of Chicago
football team, has decided to be a sol
der. His parents received letter
from him stating that he had resigned
his position with the Illinois Steel COM
pany and was at San Francisco wait
ing to start for the Philippines with his
regiment. He has enlisted as private
in the regular army.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES
La Toilette Carried Every Ward in City
BY Good Majority.

That Gov. La Follette's administra-
ton is approved of by a majority of
the Republicans of the county seat
is evidenced from the result of the
primaries held in each of the four
wards Saturday evening. States fixed
for his support carried in every ward.
Strong opposition was made by the
governors opponents but their eff
forts were useless. In the second
ward the governors supporters won
out by bare majority of ten. In all
his political history La Toilette never
was given any opposition in Lancas-
ter previous to this and that he is not
the unanimous choice of the people
is easily noted.
STORY OF THE WARDS.
In the first ward j. G. Churchill
was named chairman, G.. B. Wheel
er secretary and John Bass and Louis
Henkel inspectors. This ward was
solid for the governor, the vote reg
istered being o9 to 10 IN MS FAVOR.
The delegates named were W., Dyer,
G. B. Wheeler and E. Pollock.
The second ward was the scene of
close contest, the vote being 49 to
SO in La Follette's favor. John
Schreiner acted as chairman, G, H..
Baxter secretary and G. F. Dickinson
and w. J. Weir inspectors. Dele
gates named were John Schreiner, W..
j. Weir and Jos. Godfrey.
In the third ward where the govern
or's admirers had conceded but ten
votes against him, p stalwarts were
registered. The result was 81 to 81
for La Fo lette. j. H. Reed otficiated
in the capacity of chairman, F. w,
Strong secretary and H. j. johnson
and Chas. Sampson inspectors.
Delegates named were j, H. Reed,
Louis Gelbach and S. z. Hassell.
The governors supporters carried
the fourth ward by vote of &c to "a.
G. G. NARROW was chairman, D..
Schreiner was secretary and Harry
Carthew and W. Oswald inspectors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Toy Cannon Gets in Its Work.

Green Bay, Wis, June 2S.-John
Trich, aged 10, was shot in the aldo
men by a toy cannon. His recovery
is doubtful. He loaded the cannon
with a rife ball and lighted the fuse.
There was no explosion and the boy
thought it was not going to go off.
He stepped before the cannon just as
the lead was discharged
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Primaries at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, June 2S.-Returns from
yesterdays caucuseS in Milwaukee
county for delegates to the state Re
publican convention indicate that the
so-called stalWarts (anti-administra-
tom have elected a large majority of
their delegates. A conservative esti-
mat gives the stalwarts at least 10
out of the 146 delegates from the
cOuntV
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Mistaken in His Politics.

Hutchinson, Kan, July II. S.
Powell, nominated by the Populists
and Democrats for state superinten-
dent Of public instruction, has with
drawn. To reporter Powell said: Il
am a Republican, and have been for
a number of years. My nomination
was without my knowledge or consent,
and | shall not rum"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Rodx of .. GEORGE Lohr Recorered.

Madison, Wis, July 1.-The body
of L. George Lohr of Milwaukee,
drowned with his sweetheart and
classmate, Miss Ada T.. Hawley, in
Lake Mendoza, two weeks ago, has
been found floating near Picnic Point
by William Schmidt, tinsmith, who
will get the reward of $50 offered by
tho citv
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Monument for a Pet Dog.

Delavan, Wis, June 3O.-A local
firm of monument contract ors has just
finished very elaborate headstone eX-
ecuted on the order of one of the
daughters Of L. z. Letter. The mark
er is for a pet dog that died in Wash
ington some months ago and was bur-
led at the Lake Geneva home of the
LETTERS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Attempt to Kidnap q Child.

Vincennes, Ind, July IAN unsuc-
cessful attempt was made at an early
hour yesterday to kidnap Ethel, the
10-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Paris. A man raised a window
at the side of the child's bed and
lifted her out. She screamed and the
would-be kidnaper dropped her and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Noted Masonic Lecturer Dead.

Milwaukee, June 2S.-Melvin L.
Youngs, grand lecturer of the Masonic
lodge Of Wisconsin, is dead after pro-
longed illness, aged IS years. Mr.
YOungs was said to be the Nestor of
Masonic grand lodge lecturers in the
country, and he was looked upon as an
authority on Masonic matters in other
states as well as in WISCONSIN,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

An alarm of fire was sounded
Tuesday afternoon. A blaze on Pat
Nays blacksmith shop was cause of
the trouble. In just five minutes
time from first stroke of the fire bell
water was poured on the fire and it
was shortly extinguished.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Split in a Wisconsin Convention.

Fond du Lac, Wis, June 2S.-In the
fercest political convention eyer held
in this county the Republican stall
warts beat the la Toilette supporters
and named solid stalwart delegation
to the state convention. The La Fol
lette men then Jolted. organized a con-
ventiGn in the same hall, and selected
list of La Toilette delegates from
the Second assembly district
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

Rev. Pengilly died at his home
at Cuba City Monday, after an extend
ed illness. Deceased was a well
known NJ. E. pastor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

Margaret Cushing of Madison is
a guest of C. H. Basford and family.
Mrs. iannie Nye Chase of Viro-
qua is visiting friends in this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Baptist Locals.

Sunday school-9:30 a. III.
Preaching, Goods Expectation of
me in Lancaster.
Y. P. S. G. E.-6:30 P. m.
No prayer meeting next week on
account of special union meetings.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-02

two francs fifty confines all hour, tn
usual price, and hangers hesitated.
What do you want with it?" he
asked.
Il would place it in my room M.
David she said. land pray to Christ
for Greece
He took down the image and hand
ed it to her. and she left that day, tbs
last day of the sittings, staggering
under its weight.
The statue was finished and sent to
Greece, and the thought of his model
passed from his mind. She was a
little of a mystery to him, but Paris
held many such mysteries, or what
seemed to be mysteries. in those days,
and models. to David Dangers, were
simply models
That was the story of the Marcos
Botzaris monument. David had been
sufficiently young to be enthusiastic
and sufficiently presumptious to i'm
agine he could do something which
had never been done before. He had
succeeded. With the aid of the spirit
of Missolonghi, he had succeeded.
In after years, when he departed
from France, eXiled by Louis Napo-
leon, a wanderer on the face of the
earth, the irresistible desire to behold
once more his masterpiece finally drew
him to Greece.
Long before the vessel anchored
he caught a glimpse of the tumulus
erected at the foot of the bastion in
honor of Botzaris. 1t made a sma |.
dark spot on the horizon. but above It
was a speck, small and white, with
another dark speck beside it. He
knew the white speck was his statue
of the young Greek girl. but it was
not until he had landed that he knew
what is now matter of history
that his statue had been mutilated
almost beyond repair.
AS he reached the tomb, he wept like
a child, for, lying across the marble
figure was the unknown girl who had
originated the masterpiece, and who,
having journeyed to Missolonghi to
behold the composition once more,
and having found the right hand Of
the statue Broken, the index finger of
which pointed to the name, after try
ing to hide the cruel, vandal break
with a bouquet of flowers. had died
of broken heart. and. with her still
warm clay, for one brief hour was
taking the place of the marble efhgy
she had inspired to the memory OF
Marcos BotZaris and his fall at Misso-
longhi
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-02

One man is reported to have panned
from Nicaragua placer mines no less
than $25O,O00 in four years, or an aver
-aeg of over $62. 900 a year. This is
better salary than that obtained by the
president of the United States. Quartz
mines are being worked and these are
reported to assay from $50 to 81 800 to
the ton. Opal mines abound and yield
the brilliant fire opal. Water is plen-
tiful and is the chief means of trans
portation. and being right at hand is
convenient for working both placer
mines and stamp mills. says the Gal
weston News.
Nicaragua is known to the world as
a banana and cocoanut producing
country, together with, rubber and
other side products that have made
fortunes for enterprsing Americans
with little capital. Gold is a new
feature comparatively. and if the
country proves as rich as indications
now point it will equal Alaska in pro-
duction and be devoid of the hard
ships of cold. Climatic conditions will
not interfere for if man takes ordi-
nary care of himself his years will be
as many and comfortable in Nicara-
qua as in any other place
The Prime Pulca district is the prin-
cipal gold field of Nicaragua. There
is also development going on in the
department of Zelaya and placer
mining can be conducted with profit
on almost any stream in Nicaragua. OF
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-02

The New World (Chicagol notes the
temperance REVEALS now progressing
in Ireland and England and says of
the former. We are very glad to note
in our Irish exchanges that there is
now going on in Ireland such q cam
paign in the cause of temperance as
has not been known since the days
of Father Mathew. We read in the
pastorals of the bishops of the many
ways in which the demon of intemper-
ance is being fought. and of the great
progress that is being made toward
the bringing about of better state Of
things. Every true lover of Ireland
will regard this news with joy. Self
government for Ireland is badly need
ed and will do much good when IL
comes; the settlement of the land
question is badly needed, and there
will never be peace in the island until
the question is settled; but what is
needed there more than anything else
Is the settlement of the whisky Ques-
ton. When that question is really
settled on a satisfactory basis, and
when the Irish people cease to eX
pend large proportion of their earn
ings on the vilest of whiskey. specially
concocted and drugged for the purpose
of driving them to madness as quick
Iy as may be. then those other politi-
cal and social problems above referred
to will settle themselves or be settled
by agitation in the near future.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-02
Seek Expert Opinion

College professors and students give
members of the senate much to think
of in the way of moot questions.
day seldom passes by without bring
ing in the senatorial mail a batch of
letters from educational institutions
in which all sorts of questions are ask
ed of the statesmen. Toward com
mencement time this mail increases,
but it provides food for thought at all
time. These questions are sent out in
order to secure for students arguments
to be used in contests before debating
societies and in preparation for their
class theses. Sometimes college pro-
fessors seek in this way to get mate
rial for magazine articles or for lee
lures to be delivered before their
classes.
The lists of questions that in this
manner usually come into the posses
sion of senator's usually bear upon
matters that are before congress or be-
fore the country. For long time
there has been a preponderance of
queries relating to the foreign posses
Sions of the United States and the
tariff and reciprocity have held their
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-06-02

Young men, keep off that path. 1t
leads only one way. You may walk
just so far, stop and come back. But
why start at all?
Human success is becoming more
and more matter of clear thought.
Keep your force your vital energy to
build up success.
Pity the man who drinks-he needs
pity. But set him a good example.
Remember this:
A drink of whisky never did any
good for man that sleep will not do.
And whisky. while it seems to rest
you, hurts you. Sleep builds up your
brain.
Look at the man rolling out OF
gin mill in the morning; compare him
with the fresh man going to his work
after natural sleep. Compare their
eyes. their gait, their speech, their
mental alertness.
The difference between two such
men is the difference between sleep
and whisky.
Take sleep for your stimulant.
Take good thoughts and the COM
partnership of good. sober men and
women for your excitement.
Leave whisky to others.