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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25
BLACK NAMES THE LEADER
yays the Battle is Won Before the Con.
tending Armies Engage.

Says the Battle is Won Before the Con.
tending Armies Engage.
The applause was continued for
some time as Black stood at the
front of the platform, and when quiet
was restored he said in part:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the
Convention: We are here to inaugur-
ate campaign which seems already
to be nearly closed. So wisely have
the people sowed and watched and
tended there seems little now to do
but to measure up the grain. They
are ranging themselves not for battle
but for harvest. In one column reach
ing from the Maine woods to the Puget
sound are those people and those
states which have stood so long to-
gether that when great emergencies
arise the nation turns instinctively to
them. In this column, vast and solid,
is majority so overwhelming that the
scattered squads in opposition eau
hardly raise another army. The enemy
has neither guns nor ammunition, and
if they had they would use them on
each other.
The speaker then said that Demo-
cratic zeal was chiefly centered in
what Jefferson would do if living, and
then proceeded:
1T is sad day for any party when
it's only means of solving living issues
is by guessing at the possible attitude
of statesman who is dead. This con-
dition leaves that party. always be-
ginner and makes every question new.
The Democratic party has seldom tried
a problem OH it's own account, and
when it has it's plumbers have been
its only monuments, it's courage is re-
membered only in regret AS long as
these things are recalled that party
may serve as ballast, but it will never
steer the ship. There is one funda-
mental plank, however, on which the
two great parties are in full agree
ment. Both believe in the equality of
men. The difference is that the Dem
ocratic party would make every man
as low as the poorest. while the Repub-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25
Save the Children.

Statistics will prove that a large
percentage of deaths among chill
dren may be traced to compiled
tions arising from the early souring
of milk by bacteria. Cholera In
fantum is the most fatal disease of
infancy, and common, especially
with bottle fed infants. Perry
Davis Painkiller in the emergency
is the best remedy and saves many
a child's life while the doctor is
coming. Is and soc. bottles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25
Partition Sale.
In Circuit Court

State OF Wisconsin &C
County of Grant In Circuit Court
Mary Gibson, Plaintiff
VS.
Jas. w. Seaton and Amanda Seaton his wife
and Thomas H. SeatOn, Defendants
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
and pursuant to judgment in partition
and order of sale made in the above entitled
action at the adjourned February term of
the circuit court for Grant county, Wiscon-
sin, said judgment and order bearing date
the 4th day of May, A. D.. 1904, will on the
10Th day of July, A. D.. 1904, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon of said day at the front door of
the court house in the city of Lancaster. m
said.county offer tor sale and sell to the
highest and best bidder or bidders for cash
the following described premises, to-wit:
Out lot No. 80 in section No. "a, in town 8,
northof range3 west. in Grant county. Wis
consin, except that part thereof decided to
G. Wisely by deed dated February 49, 1854
Dated at Lancaster, Wisconsin, this 31st
day of NAV, A. D., 1904.
]. W. WATSON. Sheriff of Grant Co.. Wis
Ed. NJ Lowry, Plaintiffs Attorney. 44w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25

STATE-John Schneider, deceased.
- State OF Wisconsin, County Court of
Grant county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the spec
ial term of the County Court. to be held in
and for said County, at the court house in
the city OF Lancaster. in said County, on the
26th day of July, 1904 at the hour Of ten
O'CLOCK IN the forenoon, the following mat
ter will be heard and COnsidered
The application of George Muesse as ad-
ministratOr OF the estate of John Schneider.
deceased, for the examination and allow
ance of his final account as such admins
traitor and for the assignment of the res
ldue OF said estate to such persons as are by
law entitled thereto, and for his discharge
By order of the Court.
E. b. GOODSELL, County Judge
Dated June 16, 1904.
Brown & Brennan, Attys. for Admr.
Qst ms June 10; last ms. July -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25

Considerable attention is being
attracted in the larger cities by the
attempts certain manufacturers are
making to palm off imitation white
soaps as the equals of Galvanic,
1.-The Famous Easy Washer" Gal
vanic Soap is sold in most of the
local stores and it appears upon
inquiry that the people here are not
likely to be hoodwinked. 1t is
pretty hard to get the users OF Gal
yanic to try any other soap.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25

brave s.~.>.,.n rrcnuucness.
The Archduchess Augusta, of Aus
tria, has just proved herself a good
shot and brave one. On recent
hunting party she CHANGED alone upon
a large bear and coollw shot him
dead
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25

8ENATOR CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS OF M
DIANA
lican party would make every man as
high as the best.
"But not alone upon the principles of
the Republican party are it's members
in accord. With the same devotion
which has marked their adherence to
those principles, magnificent and en-
during as they are, they have already
singled out the man to bear their
standard and lead the way. He is no
stranger waiting in the shade to be
called suddenly into public light. The
American people have seen him for
many years and always where the
fight was thickest and the greatest
need was felt. He has been alike con-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25
LUMINOUS.
- Circuit COurt-Grant county.
Herman Buchner, Plaintiff,
VS..
T. u. Moses. Defendant

. {.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said Defend
ant.
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service OF IN S
summons. exclusive of the day of service,
court aforesaid, and in case of your failure
so to do, judgment will be rendered against
yOu according to the demand of the com
plaint of which a copy is herewith served
upon you. H. E. CARTHEW.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Wis. 4ayv6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25

Very low rates to Atlantic City, N.
j., via the Northwestern line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold July 9 and 10.
with favorable return limits, on ac-
count of annual meeting Mobiles of
the Mystic shrine. Apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern, R'y.
Low excursion rates to st. Joseph.
Mo-, via the Northwestern line. Ex-
cursions tickets will be sold, with
favorable return limits, on account of
convention Y. P. G. U. to be held June
% to July 3. For dates of sale, etc.
apply to agents Chicago & North
western R'y.
Very low rates to ST. Louis will be
in effect on two dates, June 13 and
June 81, for coach excursions to st.
Louis via the Chicago & Northwestern
R'y. Only 1925 round trip from Lam
caster return limit seven "a days, A
great opportunity to visit the Worlds
fair at minimum of expense. Other
favorable round trip rates are in effect
daily, with liberal return limits, STOP
over privileges, etc. Full information
as to train schedules, checking of
baggage and other matters of interest
to the intending traveller on applica-
tion to ticket agents of the Chicago
u Northwestern Ry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25

Pay for Rubber Gatherers.
Every year 5000 tons of Congo rub
Der are sold in the market of Ant
werp. This rubber is gathered by ma
tives, who get so cents a week and
pay their own expenses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25

Put an adv. in the fair book.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-06-25

Fed Texas steers, fair to choice.
.................. 4 80 to so
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
CHARGE JURY TAMPERING.
New Trial May Be Granted in Kruger
Case at Manitowoc if Allegations
Are Supported.

Manitowoc, Wis. Feb. 1.-[Special. /
The circuit court has ordered an inyes-
LEGATION into charges Of misconduct of the
jury in the Kreuger $4,000 damage suit,
recently tried, in which verdict was re-
turned for the defendant. Attorneys for
the plaintiff allege, by affidavits, that
undue intimacy existed between certain
members of the jury and the defendant,
and an examination will be held Ties
day. A new trial may be granted The
suit was brought by the widow and es-
tate Of G. @. Kreuger OF Reedsville to
recover for his death alleged to have been
caused by a runaway resulting from the
attack Of dog owned by Reinhardt
Koening, the defendant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
VAL PAPERS BURNED
Fire in Office Building Of Mitchell
Motor Car Company.
CONTRACTS DESTROYED
Loss Will Probably be from SIS, to
$2o,ooo-Cigarette Believed to
Have Caused the Blaze.

Racine, Wis, Jen. 30.-[Special. 1.-The
office building Of the Mitchell Motor Car
company was almost totally destroyed by
fire at noon today. At first it was sup
posed the loss would not be more than
$4,000, but later it was found that, be-
sides the valuable contracts which were
burned, many Of the books Of the con-
ceGn, such as ledgers and invoice books,
are gone. The loss may run up to S15.-
200 OF $4,000 unless the contracts for
materials can be made at the same prices
as were made in the destroyed contracts.
The room Of w M. Lewis, president
and general manager Of the company, in
which were many valuable papers, was
destroyed and also the Office Of Vernon
Rogers, secretary of the company, where
all OF the contracts were.
The fire started at 1870, the cause
being unknown, but employees Of the COM
pany claim that the fire was either start
ed by cigarette thrown into the waste
basket by an employe, or by mice gnaw-
ing an electric wire.
The Mitchell company was recently or
ganized and occupied the factory build
ing formerly used by the Wisconsin Well
works. All trains on the southwestern
division on the st. Paul road, running
between Racine and Corliss, were delayed
and all Of the trains from Racine re-
turned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
LICENSE IS REVOKED,
Insurance Commissioner Decides Beloit
Agent Can Do No More Bust
ness in State.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 3O.-[Special !
Insurance Commissioner Host today re-
voked the license of c. w. Van Akin
Of Beloit for violation of section 1916,
Wisconsin statutes Of 1898, as amended
by chapter 227, laws of 1901, which pro-
yides that any person who shall solicit
or place insurance in any unauthorized
company shall be liable TO the insured in
case of loss.
Afidavits were filed with the commits
sioner, showing that in November, 1902,
Van Akin solicited insurance for E. A
Shanklin & Co. Of Chicago, H., in Mil
ton ton junction; that on April G., 1903, he
Hayner of 1S9 La Sale street, Chicago,
ILL.,, who represented the Imperial Insur-
ance Company Of America, and that dur
ing April, 1903, he was instrumental in
placing some insurance in the Imperial
Insurance Company of America on a
tobacco plant at Stoughhtonn, which was was
The assured, it is alleged, was unable to
collect anything from either A. G. Hay
ner or the Imperial Insurance Company
of America and this refusal of settlement
On the part of Hayner and the insurance
company made Van Akin liable for the
loss, as neither the agents nor the COM
panies were authorized to transact bust
ness in the state.
On January II Van Akin. at the re-
quest Of Commissioner Host, appeared
at the department of insurance to defend
himself. The commissioner found him
guilty and gave him until January 80 to
settle the loss Of $500 at Stoughton and
failing to do this his license was re-
yoked.
From reports received at the insurance
department Van Akin has probably
placed large amount of unauthorized
insurance in southern Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
HIS LONG CHASE ENDED.
Sheriff Mitchell of Appleton
Finally Lands His Man.
FOOLED JAIL KEEPERS.
One of His Bondsnnen Was an Under
Sheriff-Man Was Nearly Caught
Several Times.

Appleton, Wis, Feb. 1.-[Special. /
Sheriff Mitchell has completed seven
months chase after the man charged
with embezzlement that has some ro-
nance in it as we'll as hard and discour-
aging work. Last June Julius Snlalling,
agent for the Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance company, was arrested here,
charged with the embezzlement Of 5000.
He made friends in Jail and finally con
yi7ced a sufficient number Of people that
he was straight SO that he could get a
bond. Among the bondsmen was Under
sheriff Sherman, who opposed doing it
for long time, but finally was procured,
his security being a mortgage on the al
legged embezzler's mother-in-law' prop
erty in Neenah
I When Smalling was released from jail
he took his family to Neenah, sold out
his furniture, ETC., and disappeared he
was tracked to Jackson, Mich, where ne
disappeared again before being caught. :
He was then arrested at Lockport, N.
T., but before requisition papers were
made out he again got away. Last week
an account of Smallings marriage in
Lockport, n. Y, was found in a news
paper by the sheriff, and he got him and
has just returned with his man. When
the case is finished here Smalling may
be taken to Winnebago county on Il
bigamy charge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
RACINE POLICE HOLD
FOUR KENOSEA BOYS
Charges Are Made of Hold-up and Burg
1ary-Boys Said to Have
Told of Plans,

Racine, Wis, Jan. 3O.-[ Special The
police of this city have under arrest four
young men whose ages range from 16 to
19 years, who are charged with having
committed burglaries and hold-ups at
Kenosha. They are Gustave Hoff, Jo-
seph Skatzke, John Kofeka and Howard
Kellman. They are accused Of having
entered the house Of Anton Debske, and
after breaking into a trunk, Of having
secured $50. They are also charged with
having entered the store Of Joseph
Leichtweis and secured a large amount
Of jewelry and clothing.
When questioned by the police they
are said to have admitted the burglaries
and to have said they intended to hold
up the girls employed at the Rockford
Hosiery company, when they are paid off
next Friday, and also the men employed
In the Alenson tannery, both concerns in
Kenosha. They boys were taken to Ke-
nosha this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
MERGED COMPANIES
ANNOUNCE NAMES.
Officers of Racine Iron B Steel Concern
Make Statement-Deny That Con-
solidation Is Trust.

Racine, Wis, Jan. 30.-[Special.]-
The officers Of the Racine Iron & Steel
company made public this afternoon the
names Of the firms which had merged
with the local company for the manufac-
ture of wagon skeins. The consolidated
company will control the manufacture Of
about IS per cent. Of all the skeins made
in the United States. The companies
are: The Illinois Iron & Bolt company
of CarpentersviHe, H.; the Studebaker
company Of South Bend, Ind; the
Sandarge Steel Skein company of South
Bend, Ind; the Columbus, O., Skein s.
Iron works, and the W. 3. Mitchell Skein
& Wagon factory of Grand Crossing, Ill.
It is denied that the merger is a trust,
or formed for the purpose Of controlling
prices or cornering the output.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
WANT TO GET FARM
AWAY FROM HIS WIFE.
Racine Farmer Was to Be Given Prop
erty If He Did Not Drink
for five Years

Racine, Wis, Feb. 1.-[Special. i
Judge Tarrant of Milwaukee is hearing
the suit brought by Catherine Lamber-
ton against her husband, Charles Lam
berton, who is seeking to regain farm
of 200 acres. valued at $4,000, which
was given his wife five years ago, when
she was granted a decree of separation
from bed and board. the divorce not be-
ing absolute. She was to have charge
of the farm for term of five years, at
which time the farm was to become the
possession Of Mr.. Lamberton, providing
he had refrained from the use of in
toxicating drinks during that time.
Mrs. Lamberton claims that her hus-
band has, been under the influence e., Of
liquor and this he Denies. Judge Tar
rant will decide whether the absolute di-
vorce will be granted and whether the
husband is to have possession Of the
farm. Several detectives will be called,
who have been following Lamberton dur
ing the last five years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
ATHLETES FATHER CALLED WEST.
Rev. Charles D. Merrill of Beloit Accepts
Passionate in California.

Beloit, Wis, Feb. L Special l-Rev.
Charles D. Merrill, for many years pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church Of
lgeloit and southern agent for the Wis
fonsin Children's Home society, has ac-
cepted a call to the First Presb yterian
church at Glendale, Cal, and has gone
to begin his passionate.
Rev Merrill is the father of Edward
and Allen Merrill, athletes, who have
brought great fame to Beloit college,
big Ed" was at one time the most prom
Merrill was the Beloit player who scored
against the Wisconsin varsity football
eleven in the Milwaukee game in 1902
He was also catcher on the championship
baseball team last year
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
WISCONSIN CADET
STANDS NEAR TOP.
:. A. RICHTER GRADUATES FROM
ANNAPOLIS ACADEMY WITH
STAR RANK.
One of Four to Have Average of S. Per
Cent.-Will Finish Course
Monday.

Annapolis, Md, Jan. 30.-The standing
Of the class of midshipmen who are to be
graduated on Monday has been made out
for the whole four years course
First honors are won by Midshipman
David McDougall LeBreton Of Washing
ton, ID. c., whose average for the whole
course is 5SS.94 out Of a possible ga
His nearest competitor was Midshipman
Andrew {. Pickens of Alabama, who OBJ
taired an average of 5S3.12.
Four other members of the class gradu-
ate with ''star" rank, that is, over SIS per
cent. Of the total. They are: +. G. Co
burn, Minnesota, 5S2.61 NJ. p. Druley,
Connecticut, 564.41 C. A. Richter, Wis
consin, 56O.14; and r. B. billiard, New
York, 555. 50.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
SHEBOYGAN'S OLDEST
PIONEER EXPIRES.
A. P. Lyman Passes Away, 90 Years of
Age-Helped Build First Plank
Road at Fond du Lac

Sheboygan, Wis. JAN 30.-[Special.1
x. p. Lyman. Sheboygan's oldest pio-
neer, died at midnight, aged 90 years
and / week. He could trace his ances-
try to the old Saxon kings and was q
descendant of George Lyman, who land
ed at Boston in 1851. He came to She
boygan iii 1871. engaging in the mer-
camille business, at one time operating
branches in all prominent points in this
section of the state, including Fond du
Lac, in which city he with Others, built
the shipping business, at one time own
ing the largest number of sailing vessels
on Lake Michigan When the profit in
sailing vessels diminished he retired and
has since lived OH his farm west of the
city. The funeral will be held Tuesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
LAD HUNTING RABBITS
is FATALLY WOUNDED.
49,
Chiffon Boy, Aged 70, Will Probably Die
as Result of Accidental Dis
charge of Gun.

Hayton, Wis, Feb. IL Special THE
10-year-old son of Dr. |. J. Glenn Of
Chiffon was accidentally shot yesterday.
He, in company with several other
youths, were hunting rabbits in a large
swamp, some miles from here. Glenn
rested the butt of his gun on the ground,
the muzzle pointing toward his body. In
some manner the weapon was discharged
and the charge entered the lads groin
and Travelled upward, piercing the lungs.
Aid was summoned, and the injured lad
was removed to neighboring farm
house, where he now lies. 1t is said that
his recovery is impossible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
SHEBOYGAN'S LIBRARY.
New Carnegie Structure Is Thrown
Open to the Public with
Reception.

Sheboygan, Wis, Jan. O.-[Special.l
--Sheboygan's new public library, erected
at cost of more than $50, 900, was
morning at 10 o'clock, when a reception
was rendered to the children of the city,
who until noon availed themselves of the
opportunity of becoming acquainted with
the interior of the fine structure.
Citizens Received.
This Afternoon the grown people were
received, the ceremonies continuing until
this evening at &c o'clock. Every visitor
is made the recipient Of a souvenir in the
shape Of history of the public library
movement in Sheboygan from its early
days until the present time, prepared by
Francis Williams, secretary Of the library
board
The new building is a two-story stone
structure with Il frontage of 90 feet and
is erected in Il most simple style of classic
architecture.
The Children's Room.
One of the handsomest rooms is the
chldren's room with it's six massive Ia
bles, each surmounted by an electric
standard light. A large fireplace tends to
home-like coziness. Along the walls are
cases where books of especial interest to-
children are kept.
Connected with this room and commu-
nicating with the delivery and stack
rooms is the librarians office.
Taking ones way through the stack
room to the north side of the building, the
visitor finds himself in a small study,
where the files and bound volumes of all
magazines are kept and also all books
and pamphlets published by the state Of
Wisconsin.
A large reading room with flood Of
light from many windows is provided
This room is furnished similarly to the
children's room, but has books of refer
ence and besides newspaper racks and
magazine stands.
The Second Floor
The second floor contains two large
rooms, one devoted to q museum, the
other being the lecture hall, furnished by
the Woman's club, when it became appar-
ent that the 49,, 900 available was insult
ficient to complete the building. Smaller
rooms for studies complete this floor.
The basement contains the room where
the public documents are kept, toilet
rooms, heating plant and storerooms.
The entire building is freproof, the only
woodwork used being that for decorative
effect. All woodwork is of solid oak of a
dull egg natural finish, harmonHing in an
eminent degree with the old ivory cream
and white finish of the walls and ceilings
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03

Brother of Milwaukee Principal Gets a
Fine Position.

Beloit, Wis, Feb. 1.-[Speeial IS. e.
McLenegan, formerly of this city, and a
brother of Principal c. e. McLenegan of
the west division high school Of AIilwau-
kee. has been made the general superih-
tendent of the merged interurban traction
lines about Los Angeles, Cal These rail-
ways have been brought under the Hunt
ington- Harriman control, at cost of $780,
100000, and is one Of the largest systems
in the world. He is a son of COL III. Fl.
McLenegan of this city and was several
years in the engineering department of
the Pacific feet Of the United States
navy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
Anstralia's NAVY.

Canada still continues reluctant to- COLI
tribute her share toward the naval de-
Tense ofa the British empire. Australia,
however. has already the beginning Of a
navy. In return for an annual vote Of
81 600. 900 England has supplied her
with three new second-class- cruisers,
which will be manned partly by Austria
lians and New Zealanders. Nine hun
bred men have been enlisted to serve in
the British navy, but in Australian wa
tiers. and in addition to these there has
been formed q naval reserve Of twenty
FIVE officers and 700 men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-03
BIG PILE OF COAL ON FIRE.
Srnoldering for Week, ALI Efforts to
Quench Blaze Fail.

Marinette, Wis, Feb. Especial. +
A great pile Of coal containing thousands
of tons is burning at the Ragon mine,
Norway, Mich. 1t has been on fire for D
week and all efforts to extinguish it have
failed. The loss will be thousands Of
dollars. The gases arising from the fire
spread through the town making the at
mosphere. so. Qoxious that people can
hardly live there. The pile is 80 feet
nigh and about as wide and about 100
feet long.