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Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22

grievances of labor, the business was
run at loss of 100000 per year. Dur
ing the hard times the works never
closed down, and the firm finally won
out by taking advantage of the low
price of iron, and cleared S1.000,000 on
deal in that metal. Mr.. Hewitt mar
ried the daughter of Peter Cooper in
1855.
In 1874 Mr.. Hewitt was elected to
Congress, and with the exception Of
one term, continued to serve there IN
til 1886.
Mr.. Hewitt was chairman of the
Democratic national committee in 1876.
The proclamation of the Democrats af-
ter the election to the effect that they
had carried the country. was written
by Mr. Hewitt, and the manuscript of
1t is still in existence, with the margi
nal notes in the handwriting of Mr.
Tilden.
In October, 1886, sIrong movement
was made on the part of the labor or
ganizations of New York City to gain
possession of the city government, re-
George for mayor. A union was ef-
fected and party formed of Demo-
Gratis and independents, by which
Abram S. Hewitt was nominated for
mayor, while the Republicans set up
the name of Theodore Roosevelt as
their candidate. Roosevelt received
60,430, Henry George 6S,110, A. s.
Hewitt, 90,552.
AS mayor Mr.. Hewitt made an en-
viable record.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
LAYING THE CORNERSTONES OF
CHURCH AND UNIVERSITY

The governors remarks were in part
as follows:
This university, and this library
building, will serve as time markers Of
progress. They record the educational
advancement of Colorado. Other state
institutions will be stirred to greater
achievements and greater usefulness.
Competition is the incentive to pro-
gress. Without it we would to-day be
doing business in the same clumsy.
hampered manner which our forefath-
ers adopted.
so competition is always education
al, and develops the better thoughts
and ideas of mankind, and proves an
inspiration to higher and better en-
deavor
New thoughts will be awakened by
these ceremonies, new ambitions will
be created and great achievements will
certainly result, remembering that our
individual efforts and desires for ad-
vancement should be in unison and
harmony. not in discord, and that we
should all be moved to nobler efforts
to promote each others welfare"
The main portion of the new library
building, which is now being erected,
Is 65x125 feet. 1t is to be two stories
in height and to have a basement, and
1t will be seventy-five feet from ground
to crest. The basement is made of
Boulder red stone, while the front
steps will be of red sandstone from Ly-
ons. The surface wall will be of very
light gray brick from Golden and will
be trimmed with sandstone of nearly
the same color from the placer quar-
ries of Pueblo. The inside walls Of
the building will be finished in the lat
&c. highly improved stucco work The
wainscotting is to be of vitrified brick
The building will be one of the finest
structures in the state, though its cost
is not to exceed 100000. 1t is situat-
ed on the campus southwest of the
main building. The architect is George
w. Roe of Pueblo.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
suicides Remarkable statement.

Guthrie. o. T., Jan. 19.-Just prior
to dying. D. e. George. an aged and
wealthy citizen, made the statement
that he was John Wilkes Booth, the
assassin of President Lincoln. George
attempted suicide at Ell Reno, and
made a second and successful attempt
in hotel at Enid, taking poison He
stated that he had successfully eluded
the officers after killing Lincoln and
had remained unknown to the world
ever since. He was reputed to be
wealthy, owning land in Oklahoma, In
dian Territory and at Dallas, Texas.
kilograms ask that the body be held
for Identification.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Seek to Protect EIks.

Colorado Springs. Colo. Jan. e0.-
About twenty sportsmen of the city
held a meeting last night and appoint-
ed q committee to prepare a constitu-
tion and bylaws for the organization
OF Game Protective Association. SIM
liar to the Colorado Game and Fish
Protective Association OF Denver. It Is
planned to have these protective asso-
nlks. The local lodge Of Elka IL asaist
ing In the movement.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Royal saxons separate.

Berlin. Jan. 19.-The legal represen.
tatives Of the Crown Prince and
Crown Princess OF Saxony have ar
ranged the terms for their separation.
The Princess abandons. all the titles,
rights and dignities appertaining to
her through her marriage and re-
sumes her maiden name. The Crown
Prince has expressed his willingness
to pay her $7.to0 yearly. The agree
ment does not mention the right Of
the Crown Princess to see her chill
dren. .t4t
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
GOVERNOR ASKED
TO CALL MILITIA

Denver. Jan. 2o.-The Republican
this morning says:
AT 2 o'clock this morning Senator
Newell. said to be acting under in
structicn from Lieutenant Governor
Haggott, called upon Governor Pea
body In the executive chamber with q
request that an order be issued calling
out the state militia.
"OMcers OF the militia and number
of men were held In readiness at the
Curtis street armory.
"All Republicans who have filed
contests against Democratic legislators
which have not been acted upon are
said to have been notified last night by
telegraph to come to Denver at once"
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Electric Line Extension.

Denver. Jan. 20.-The Tramway
company on Sunday began operating
the Denver & Northwestern line from
from THIS city: Inc rcnnd trip VIII be
Cars will leave the Tramway loop on
the even hour. The fare will be 20
cents each way from Berkeley; 80
cents for the entire round trip.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Death Of Gonzales.

Columbia. 8. c.. Jan. 20.-After four
days Of suffering. death came after
noon yesterday to Narciso Gener Con-
zales. editor of the Columbia State,
who was shot last Thursday by Lieu
tenant Governor James H. Tillman. Mr..
Gonzales was unconscious when the
end came. His wife. his three broth
ers. his sisters. members OF the editor
ial stan OF the State. and the surgeons,
were present A few moments after
the end came 1t was known all over
Columbia. There is no apparent anger,
no display of excitement. but an un-
natural quiet is noticeable throughout
the city.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Wlreless PrIvate Messaase.

New York, Jan. 19.-Cuthbert Hail
states, according to the London corre-
spondent OF the Tribune. that wireless
telegraphic messages Of q private char.
acter are now passing regularly be-
tNoen England and Canada.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
CONTRACT AWARDED.


The suspense re garding the COM
pletion of the new Grant county
court house was broken by the
Building committee at their session
Wednesday, when a bid submitted
by Robt. BROKER Of this city to COM
plete the structure for the sum of
500, $50 was accepted.
This conclusion was arrived at
after a careful consideration of the
matter, and the default of the Aetna
Indemnity company to accept the
proposition offered them by the
committee to finish the building ac-
cording to contract as bondsmen
for the defunct Northern Building
company.
Mr.. Brokers bid was in the
neighborhood Of $25, 600 in excess
of the contract price of the COM
pany that failed, but this amount
will be made good by the Aetna
company as bondsmen.
One other proposition was con-
sidered, that of Henry Ferger Of
Milwaukee whose bid was $91, 900.
Mr.. Brokers bonds were placed
at $40, 900, which he has secured,
and operations on the building will
be resumed shortly.
The Building committee is deserv-
ing of congratulation for the untir-
ing energy devoted to the complex
ing situation that confronted it and
one and all are to be congratulated
upon a final settlement Of the affair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
JOHN DRAPER DEAD.
One of LancaSter's Pioneer Settlers
Passed Away Yester-
day Morning.

The announcement made yester-
day morning of the death OF John
Draper at his home in the fourth
ward occasioned considerable sur
prise as but few were aware of his
illness.
About a week ago he came down
with an attack of lagrippe and this
trouble along with old age and a
complication Of other maladies so
weakened him that Thursday his
condition had become dangerous
and relatives were summoned.
Death relieved his sufferings at $3.50
a. M, yesterday.
Deceased was born in Upton,
England, Jan. 90 1923, and had
thus passed his four score years of
life. In 1868 he emigrated to Amer
lea with his wife, Clara Chamber
lain, whom he had married a few
years previously, and the estimable
couple settled in Lancaster over
thirty years ago.
Five children were born to them
will, Fred, Robert, Samuel and
Lizzie. The first named is a resi-
dent Of Winona, Mimi, and arrived
here at 5 a. m. yesterday. Fred
was drowned number of years ago
at Madison. The other children all
reside here, Robert being member
of the we'll known firm of Baxter &
Draper, Col" Sam, widely popular,
and Lizzie, who assisted in house
hold duties at home.
John Draper was a quiet, uras-
Stunning man, industrious, honest
and well-doing Funeral services
will be held at the home, Rev.
Ralph conducting, Sunday at 2 p.
m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
STAGE AND NAIL LINES.
Lively Bidding Cuts Compensation
Down for Services to Be
Rendered.

John Klarman, present owner of
the Observation-Disclosures stage
line, has secured the contract for
continuing this service for a term of
four years from July LIST next. His
bid was the lowest for the job, and
he is to receive $198 annually from
the government for 313 round trips.
The present contract, expiring July
1st, calls for 1914 annually, thus it
will be seen the compensation was
reduced. Eugene Mcdonald and j.
M. Donnelly were also bidders for
the place, their proposals being $287
and $500, respectfully. The stage
service outside Of the mail transpor-
tation brings in average monthly
receipts Of about $50.
j. M. Donnelly received the
Bloomington Bridgeport stage con-
tract for 1887, but has relet it to
Landlord Ward Of Bridgeport, who
purchased recently the Oswald hotel
there of j. S. Wright Of Lancaster
Mr. Donnelly also secured the con-
tract for the Bloomington-G Glen
Haven stage route for $197.
VIM. Mcdonald got the Beetown-
Glen Haven contract for $48S an
nually, and Chas. Ellidge the route
from Beetown to Cassville for $138.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
POTOSI PHYSICIAN DEAD.
DR.. 7. b. Ennor Passed Away at
Phoenix, Arizona, Tuesday.

Intelligence was received by rela-
tives at Potosi Tuesday conveying
the sad message that Dr. t. B.
Ennor had died that day at Phoenix,
Arizona, where he went Feb. 18th
last in search of health. Consump-
ton was the cause of his death, the
threads of which had kept MIN in
continuous ill health for a number
of years past. All that human
knowledge could accomplish was
done for him by physicians and
specialists at home and. abroad in
addition to precautions he always
exercised from his own intuition,
but every effort was thwarted.
Deceased was a native of Potosi,
having been born there April 6,
1868, and thus was in his prime
when ruthlessly removed. His
wife and little son accompanied
him to Arizona and return with the
remains, which are expected to
reach Potosi this evening.
A mother and two sisters also
survive, Mrs. Fannie Massey of
Potosi being the first named, and
the sisters are Mrs. Lizzie Foster of
Beloit and Miss Mary Ennor who
lives with the mother at Potosi.
Dr. Ennor was a successful
practitioner, man held in high
esteem by legion of friends and
one of Potosi's most respected citi-
zens. The bereaved family has the
sympathy of all in their hour of
sorrow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
TELEGRAPHIC
NEWS REPORTS
Man Who Has Been Searched
For Found at Last.
w. J. BRYAN NOT IN OIL
Telegraphic News Of Happenings OF
the Past Few Days in Wisconsin
and Other States.

Sioux City, Ia, May 1.-After being
searched 70. call over the civilized
world, Joseph Heylen has been discov-
cred in the Cherokee insane asylum.
For twenty years his relatives have
not known Of his whereabouts. The
discovery was made through the de-
partment Of state. which communi-
Gated with the min;ste from Belgium,
who in turn communicated with the
department Of foreign affairs at Brus-
sells.
Heylen came here thirty years ago
with the expectation of making his for
tune. He was the youngest son of his
family. For eight years he struggled,
and then his letters to the old country
suddenly stopped. From that time I'M
til now his relatives heard nothing
from him or Of him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02

Lincoln, Neb., May William J.
Bryan has given out the following
statement to correct a misunderstand-
ing and for the protection of the pub
lie:
''Mr. Bryan's attention has been
called to some advertising matter
which represents that he in connec-
ton with several senators, was inter
ested in Wyoming oil lands. This state
ment was denied at the time it was
first printed, but the fact that an oil
company has used the notice that APP
peared then us the basis of an adver-
tisement leads to this second denial.
Mr.. Bryan has not and never has had
an interest in any oil wells, oil lands
or oil fields"
Bryan adds that he is not interest
ed in any business enterprise except
his paper, and says he has studiously
avoided taking stock in corporations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02

Special Session Held Thursday Even
ing to Vote Road Tax.

A special meeting of the Com
mon Council was held Thursday
evening, called for the purpose of
levying a road tax, according to law
Mayor Hassell presided and all the
aldermen were present but Good
rich and Knapp, both of these gentle
men being detained at home on ac-
count of illness.
1t was voted to levy a tax of one
mill upon all city property. This
will furnish 50, 400 for road purposes.
The poll tax will add about $500 to
this amount. It is likely that near
ly 1000 feet of macadamized roads
will be constructed in the city dur
ing the season, at cost of 81 per
foot. The recommendations OF the
Board of Public works will be con-
sidered at a special meeting to be
held Monday evening at which time
all committees will be present.
Petition of Geo. Rudersdorf to
transfer bowling alley license to
him from J. III. Root was granted.
His request for privilege of running
until II p. m. was taken under adj
visement to be acted upon later.
City Attorney was authorized to
collect unpaid fines of ex-Justice
McGonigal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02

nOLnlllS more.
The president devoted one hand to
passing food to his escort while the
other was devoted to his own advan-
tage. Owing to his advantageous POI
sition the president soon felt called up
on to help out other friends, and he
was kept busy passing plates, a sery-
ice which he performed with alacrity
and cheerfulness. Probably % per
cent. of the people who congested the
tent were present merely to witness
the chief executive of the nation eat
ing at the democratic level of clerk
in a quick lunch restaurant.
Some of the diplomats and q num-
Der Of other distinguished visitors
mounted the reviewing stand to find
that there were no chairs for them.
It developed that the chairs had been
cheerfully appropriated by unofficial
guests, who mad arrived early on the
scene. With some difficulty other chairs
were secured. but they were little
used, as the visitors found they could
keep off the chill more effectively by
standing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02


blew fiercely from the west, sending
great clouds Of dust Whirling into the
faces of the troops as they marched
past the president and at times so
nearly binding the president that it
was we'll nigh impossible for him to
see across the street upon which the
troops were marching.
Temperature Was Penetrating.
Added to the discomfort of the wind
and dust was a temperature which
sought for the marrow, and generally
reached it. The ladies who on the
strength Of the warm weather recent
ly went in summer dresses to the re-
viewing stand suffered keenly, and but
for the thoughtfulness Of officers COM
handing the guard thrown around the
reviewing stand, who provided them
with blankets many of them would
have been compelled to leave the place.
Both President Roosevelt and ex-
President Cleveland remained in the
reviewing stand exposed to the icy
wind until the end of the parade, al
though their faces were blue and their
limbs stiffened by the cold.
Catarrhal Infections in the Oratory
Conditions in the Liberal Arts build
ing, where the dedication ceremonies
proper were held, were little better.
There was no wind, but there were
manifold drafts which, added to the
dampness inseparable from newly
erected buildings, produced a pene-
trating chill that was uncomfortable
to a degree The effect of this was
evident in I'll the speeches, as the
speakers, commencing their speeches
in clear tones, were without exception
given over to catarrhal infections as
they finished.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
Obituary Mrs. Efie M. Kerr.

Fife M. Kerr, wife of Will Kerr,
Jr., and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Hampton, was born in the
township of Waterloo, May -, 1884,
and died near Lone Tree, Missouri,
Apr. "a, 1908, aged Is years, II mo-,
and II days.
Deceased was married to Will
Kerr March II, 1902, and they lived
on his fathers farm in Lancaster
township until they moved to Mis-
souri, in February, 1903, where they
bought farm expecting to make a
home. Little did we think that in
so short time one of them would
be taken and their home broken up.
The mother and baby were brought
back to the Boice Creek church and
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Morgans Apr. 2Sth. The body
was laid to rest in the Hampton
cemetery on Boice Creek.
Fife left to mourn her loss a kind
husband, a father and mother, one
sister and two brothers, Susie, Cor
don and Kenneth, besides a host of
relatives and friends.
One more soul has been called home
Called to come and dwell with God,
Leaving US behind in sorrow.
TIL we are placed beneath the sod,
--e.es-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
COUNTY NEWS
IN GENERAL
Herald Writers Contribute
NeWsy Letters.
ITEMS HERE AND THERE
Bloomington. Cornelia and Liyings-
ton Heard From. Gossip
Picked Up.
BLOOMINGTON.
THE MINING FEVER.


BLOOMINGTON, APR. 30.-The mining
fever has been giving this town wide
berth, llnCil quite recently, Tom Davis
of Platteville has sold cur people some
shares in the Glen Haven mines, which
promises to be good thing. But now
we are directly exposed to the real
thing Farmer P BARLEY has discov-
cred rich indications of mineral on his
farm at the northwest edge of town,
and he intends to carefully examine
the ground with view to developing
the same in case of striking anything
promising. We hope Mr.. B. will make
a larger find than anything at Platte
vile.
"Ann Billings has got new baby
cab. Good thing; push it along
SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY.
The Record last week mentioned the
7th anniversary OF the formation Of
the Grant County Mutual Fire Insur-
ance company. The company is in
good shape, and the insurance, despite
the big Bloomington fire in 1897, has
been much cheaper than. thatsgiven by
old line companies.
"Charlie Riger took his little tootsey-
wootsey out riding last evening. That's
right, Charley, take her out again.
Miss Sprague Of Lancaster visited
friends here last week.
Will Adams and Milt Woodhouse
made a business trip to Lancaster
Thursday.
L. S. Sawyer, A. J. Frazier, U. H.
Hinch and Will Smith went to Lancas-
ter Thursday to examine the rock
crusher. Our new rock crusher will
be along soon.
Mrs. Scott Seymour, who died in
Lancaster last week, was a daughter of
Mrs. Kavanaugh of this city. We are
sorry to hear of her death.
+ John Schnorrenburg, razor artist,
went to Cassville Friday to see his
mother, who is quite i'll.
Mrs. o. P. Vanghansof Wauzeka was
a guest of her brother, Will Perrin,
last week.
Grandma Cooley, Sc years of age, one
Of the pioneer mothers of Little Grant,
was tripping about,t town as lively as
school girl Saturday. She is guest of
her granddaughter, Mrs. Bob..Bohring-
er, west Of town.
P. Flynn is moving his family to
Platteville where they will hereafter
reside. Mr.. Flynn wants to be close to
the center of the railroad operations.
We hate to lose his family from our
midst, as they are amiable people and
contributed much to the social and in
tellectual life of our community.
"Geo. Jones is happy. His wife came
home Saturday. Don't hug her too
hard, George
0. j. Oswald drove the stage from
Bridgeport Tuesday, and was settling
up with our business men, preparatory
Continued on pages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
Mrs. Flood Charged with Murder.

Grand Rapids, Mich, May l. - A
warrant has been issued for Mrs.
Nancy Jennette Flood for the killing
Of John London, who was employed
on the farm Of Barney Singleton. At
the inquest it was shown that Mrs.
Flood was in the house at the time of
the shooting, instead of being at the
barn, as she has claimed. The theory
of the prosecution is that London was
eating his lunch when Mrs. Flood fired
at him from the pantry with a shot
gun, blowing off the top OF his head.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
WAS A TASTY CASE OF LUNCH
Foot Ball Tactics Needed to Enable the
President to Reach the Board.


Despite this heavy handicap the GER
emonies proper were splendidly han
died and the programme was carried
out to the letter The crowd present
in the grounds numbered in round fig
ures about $4,000. The parade which
took place in the morning was some
what longer in passing before the pres
ident than had been expected, but for
all that he was but fifteen minutes be-
hind the scheduled time when he was
escorted by the committee into the Lib
eral Arts building. In order to arrive
even as early as that he was COM
PEELED to take his noon day meal under
somewhat uncomfortable circu1n-
stances.
During the lunch which he took at
the conclusion of the parade he was
showed helter-skelter by half the peo-
pie who had been in the grand stand.
The food was placed on rectangular
counter and the president, like every
body else. "helped himself" The crowd
inside the tent was dense when the
president with secret service men and
Adjutant General Corbin acting as ''in-
reference" forced his way to the
counter. He was SO closely pressed
that when he attempted to move his
arm his elbow disturbed cup of cot
fee held by General Corbin. With some
difficulty the officers forced the crowd
to allow the distinguished guest ell
bow room. but they would allow him
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
A BIG DAY AT
SAINT LOUIS
Pres. Roosevelt and Cleye-
land in Attendance.
$4,000 PEOPLE PRESENT
Weather Was Cold and Disagreeable.
Roosevelt PASSES Hash" at
Quick Lunch.

ST. Louis, May 1.-The buildings of
the Louisiana Purchase exposition
were formally dedicated to their pur-
pose with all possible pomp and cere-
mony. In every way save one the eX
ercises were a brilliant success-and
this one circumstance was the wealth
er. 1t would be difficult to imagine
more disagreeable day. The wind
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02

Madison, Wis, May 1.-The Merten
resolution calling for a constitutional
convention to vote on an amendement
to the federal constitution providing
for election of United States senators
by direct vote of the people has been
concurred in by the assembly. There
was little debate; none in opposition.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-02
Mayor Roses Close Call.

Milwaukee, May Mayor David
S. Rose had a close escape from death
at his home as the result of an attack
of angina pectoris. DR.. w. HI. Earles
was called to attend him. For time
it seemed impossible to restore the ac-
ton of the heart to a normal cond1-
ton. and it was not until late hour
that he had revived sufficiently to be
declared out Of danger.