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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
Raw Potatoes as .'Fruit.''

John Hay, assistant secretary 70
President Lincoln, is authority for the
statement that Mr. Lincoln late his
meals mechanically" never seeming to
take much interest in eating. That the
great president was not brought up as
an epicure is indicated by an account
Of a visit to the home of Thomas Lin
coin, his father, by an old lady Of In
diana. This woman said that when
she, with other visitors, was seated In
the Lincoln cabin a plate was passed
around containing raw potatoes, neatly
peeled. Not having been accustomed
to eating this kind of fruit" she
waited for the others to give her a cue.
They proceeded to eat the potatoes as
one eats apples, biting out mouthfuls.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
RAN TO A WINDOW AND JUMPED
OTTT

the place The two prospective COM
batants and their friends accordingly
met there, broadswOrds and all, but at
the eleventh hour some mutual Friends
INTERVIEWED. and the affair was settled
with honor and without actual fighting.
1t appears that the friends Of Shields
boasted nightly Of his fighting Prov
ess and his ferocity. Lincoln said TO
William H Herndon, his law partner.
afterward: u did not intend to hurt
Shields unless l did so in self defense.
If it had been necessary I could have
split him from the crown of his head
to the end Of his backbone" Consider
ing the length of the Lincoln arm as
compared to that of Shields, who was
built otherwise, this does not seem TO
have been q vain boast
This duel" kept popping up for
many years afterward. In 1858 Lin
coin said TO Herndon, IF all the good
things have ever done are remem-
bered as long and we'll as my scrape
with Shields it is plain shall not soon
be forgotten"
,Ir Herndon speaks of Shields with
considerable disparagement. Neverthe'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13

Two Things Of Which
Lincoln Was Ashamed
BY ROBERTUS LOVE
& copyrtGht, 1907. RObertus Love
BY ROBERTUS LOVE


less Shields in his later career proved
that he was brave and able man. In
many respects his career was most re
markable. He volunteered his services
in the Mexican war and was promoted
rapidly. Both at CerrO Gordo and Cha
pultepec he was severely wounded. For
his bravery at Cerro Gordo he was
breyetted major general President
Polk then appointed him the first terri
torial governor of Oregon, but Illinois
elected him to the United States senate
in 1919, where be served a full term Of
six years Then he removed TO Mime
sofa, and when that territory became a
state he was elected to the United
States senate for the first short term of
two years. Later General Shields set
tied at Carrollton, Mo, and served two
terms in the state legislature. But for
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
Governors Appointments.

Gov. Davidson Monday appoint
ed Ex-Gov. W. D. Hoard Of Fort
Atkinson, a member of the board
Of university regents to fill the re-
mainder of the unexpired term left
vacant bv the resignation Of Mrs.
Kate Stevens of Madison. His term
will expire the first Monday in
February, 1909. The following exc
cutlve appointments were submitted
to the senate for confirmation:
David Roberts, Waukesha, state
veterinarian.
Elmer Grimmer, Marlnette, state
board of control.
Henry D. Smith, Appleton, board
of commissioners of fisheries.
Laurence P. Mayer, Hudson,
board of health and vital statistics.
@. 0. Sutherland, Janesville'
board of health and vital statistics
J. S. Emery, Albion, dairy and
food commissioner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13

ESTATE 81 Henry v. Adams. deceased.
State of Wisconsin. County Court q
Grant COunty-In Probate,
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
for said County,at the court house in the city
of Lancaster, IN said county, on the 4tn
TUESDAY OF Feb. A. D., 1907, being the Z5T1
day of Feb. 1907.at the hour Of one o'clock II
the afternoon, the following matter VIII De
heard and considered:
The application of Anna Maria adams Tor
the appointment of Nicholas ;. Adams -
administrator of the estate Of Henry y.
Adams. who formerly resided in Beet1W-.
Wisconsin.
z. 3. GOODSELL, County Judge.
Dated, Jan 26th 1907.
First ms. Jan 80: last ms. Feb ID
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
Those New Rules.

Pass the bail! Pass the ball"
yelled the football coach.
Sir" said the heavily padded young
man in the field, 4 must refuse to
obey that order"
Refuse! Why? What reason have
you"
us 1t not violation Of the new rate
law to pass"
1t was fortunate for the young man
that re was heavily padded
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
Auction Sale.

Having rented my farm, located , u
miles west of Beetown, on the Mus
calunge road. I will sell the following
property at public auction on
WEDNESDAY,, FEB. 20
Commencing at 10 a. m:
Six Horses Span brood mares
weighing 1900 poundsi each: in foal;
Roselle gelding coming years old;
gelding 13 years old, horse colt one
year old, mule colt one year old.
81 Cattle-All high grade shorthorns
{ good mich COWS, all coming In IN
May; 13 yearling steers; 4 yearling
heifers; u calves. These cattle are ali
red and are exceptionally we'll bred.
40 Sheep-43 as fine black faced ewes
as anyone owns. and Oxford bucks.
80 Chickens. 3 Holland turkeys, 6
geese.
% Hogs-1o brood sows; Is fall
shoats weighing about leo pounds
each; Chester White stock hog.
Grain, Hay, etc.--1.5OO bu. oats, 500
corn. 90 bu. barley 80 tons hay, straw
stack.
Machinery, wagons, tc.-Deering
binder, Deering corn binder, hay rake,
mower. seeder, disc with seeder attach
ment, corn plcws, , 14-inch stubble
plows, is inch stubble pillow. 3-section
drag, 3 horse riding pillow. weeder, corn
shelter, Famous feed grinder and f.
horse power, wagons, , buggies, , set
heavy work harness, set single harness
hay racks. hay rope. fork, pulleys, etc,
and many other articles.
Terms, as usual. Lunch at noon.
WM MYERS, Proprietor.
r. n. HOskins, Auctioneer.
M. F. Woodhouse, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13

WANTED. Gentleman or lady to
travel for mercantile house of large
capital. Territory at home or abroad
to suit. If desira bic the home may
be used as headquarters. Weekly
salary Of $1,000 per year and ex-
penses. ADDRESS. JOS. A. Alexander.
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13

WANTED: By a prominent month
" magazine, with large, high class cir
culation, local representative to look
after renewaIsand increase subscrip-
ton list in Lancaster and vicinity, or
a salary basis, with a continuing inter
est from year to year in the business
created, Experience desirable, bu6
not essential. Good opportunity for
the right person. Address Publisher
box 80. Station, o, New York. 8w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13

READY FOR SAVING: We will
locate our saw mill outfit at the Fred
Aupperle farm for g month or so and
then set at Ira Murphy's place in Lam
caster, where all work will receive
careful attention. Logs may be hauled
to either place at once. We will also
attend to all orders for planning.
1w3pd HENRY PAGENKOFF,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
FOR Sale or Rent.

100 acres situated 2 miles south
west Of Hurricane; 80 acres under
cultivation, balance in pasture, Al
so for rent 120 acres adjoining above
farm, 20 acres under cultivation,
balance in pasture, will rent for 8
wears. GEO. T. FINNEY.
21tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
Notice.

All those knowing themselves in
debted to me, the undersigned, will
please settle their accounts on or
before Feb. 10th.
13w1 JOHN P. GOODSINGER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
Notice

The firm OF Thomas q Orrick Of
Potosi will be dissolved about Feb.
1st. ALI owing the firm will please
settle accounts by Feb. 10, 1902,
and oblige, THOMAS & ORRICK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13

HAY FOR SALE: Have II or l!
tons of hay for sale, in stack or de
livered. Farmers phone
HENRY BELsCAMPER,
13tf Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13
Notice.

Throw no more ashes in the
streets. This means everyone.
5w3 JACOB DERsCH, Marshal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13

The use of colored papers for house
decoration, which was scarcely known
in China until quite recently, Is now
becoming general.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-02-13

FARM HAND WANTED: I wish q
man to work on my farm IN Patch
Grove the coming season; prefer man
with family: will furnish house and
will pay good wages TO the right party.
Inquire of or address,
PAUL HUMPHREY,
1w4 Patch Grove, Wis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
VETERAN SHETLAND
LEADER A WONDER

Snowflake" has been a member
of the Norris & Rowe circus family
for Il years. The circus men have
tried upon more than one occasion
to retire the veteran. but Snow
flake" simply rebelled, and when
the show opened at winter quarters
and the beautiful. though aged.
pure white Shetland found he was
not in his accustomed place as lead
er of the pony drill of % com
panions, his heart seemed to be
broken He showed every evidence
of deep regret at being retired.
When for very pity Norrs& Rowe
restored the veteran to his place
as leader the stallion showed the
widest intelligence. and woe to the
unfortunate beginner of a pony who
feels his oats enough to get fresh
and out of line in the drill and
maneuvers. Snowflake" promptly
bites and kicks the youngster into
his accustomed place. Norris &
Rowe give four exhibitions in SpO-
kane Monday and Tuesday. May 20
and p, on the lot back of the court
house.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
CELEBRATE DAY
Of LIBERTY

The anniversary of Norway's in.
dependence, achieved May II, 1914,
was commemorated yesterday by
Spokane sons and daughters of the
Northland with appropriate cere-
mony and entertainment. A pro-
gram of speeches and special selec-
tons was rendered at Elks temple
last evening under the auspices of
the Fran society, and the day was
also made the occasion of especial
observance at the Scandinavian
Methodist and Lutheran churches.
At Elks' temple the program
opened with an address of welcome
in the Norwegian tongue by Elm
rid YstaneS, chairman of the cele-
bratiOn committee He paid a sim
cere tribute to the day and inter-
spersed his remarks with happy OBJ
servations highly appreciated by
the audience. The main speech OF
the evening was delivered by T. l..
hammers, who periodically review
ed Norway's history from the day of
her independence. j. II. Huseby
spoke on the same subject in Eng
fish. Excellent musical numbers,
concluding with The Stars and
Stripes Forever" closed the pro-
gram and the balance of the night
was devoted to dancing. American
and Norwegian colors entwipe1
were used for decoration.
AT the Methodist and Lutheran
churches the programs consisted of
special music and short addresses.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18

JACKSON. Mich, May 1S.-The
little stepdaughter of Convict John
Allison. in the Michigan state pris
on. has appealed to President
Roosevelt to intercede for her
papa's release. The little girl says
while my papa is in prison, he
isn't a bad man and he has been
good to mamma and us children.
He was put away in prison by mis-
take and got away. He worked
hard and stayed at home with us,
but the policeman came and got
him. Baby sister will be 2 years
old in November. Can't you get my
papa out? We are here in Jackson,
to be near papa. Papa's name is
John Allison. Yours truly,
MARY WAGNER
For a bank robbery at Richland
Mich, in 1899, Allison was sen
fenced tot II years and had served
6 when he escaped. He went to
Winona. where he married Mrs.
Wagner, without telling her of his
past. They went to Moline, Rock
Island and other places, in all OF
which Allison worked hard and
lived an exemplary life. 1t was just
before his own baby came that ALI
son confided to his wife that he was
an eX-convict and fugitive from
justice. She was greatly shocked,
but didn't lose her faith in him nor
her love.
They lived more secluded than
ever, but always with the shadow
of the prison over them. At last
the fatal day came when he was
recaptured.
The wife has appealed to the
state authorities for pardon, but
a law which provides that no prls-
oner shall be pardoned until he has
served at least half his sentence
stands in the way.
The little girl is anxiously await
ing her answer from President
Roosevelt. She believes it will set
her father free.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
SMOOTH HOTEL
ROBBERY

A smooth room burglar was turn
ed loose in the Pedicord hotel just
after midnight, and inside Of Ia
minutes had robbed . rooms and
made his escape. The young man
Registered as BLANK Smith" and
said he knew where the room was.
He went upstairs but soon return
ed. explaining he was a news agent
and had forgotten to check up his
things He then left the hotel.
This is the person the police sus-
pect of being the perpetrator of the
burglaries.
This morning when F, l., Donald
son. the day clerk. got up he found
his trousers. vest and coat scatter
ed about his room. A hasty exam
ination disclosed the fact that S2.35
and gold watch were missing.
Soon after that F, w. Lighter
hurried to the office with the in
formation that he had been robbed
of ST. and a gold watch, The night
clerk gave the police a good descrip-
tion Of the suspected person.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
DISTANCED the COP

Patrolman Tom Lister cant
sprint worth a cent. This morning
he was called to the Eagle saloon
on Howard st. where it was said
boy was acting crazy. Just after
Lister told the boy that he was to
accompany him to the police sta
ton the young fellow said Quit yer
kiddin'' and then bolted out the
back door with the officer close at
his heels The copper ran the young
man as far as the postoffice, where
he was distanced. 1t is presumed
by Lister that the kid is still going.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
GAVE HIM GUN CURE.

Patrolman Daniel was compelled
to threaten to shoot Joe Jilek, pro-
prietor of the Olympia saloon un-
less he would accompany him to the
police station. Juek got insulting
when the officer came in and re-
fused to submit to arrest until
Daniels pulled his gun. The officer
arrested a box rustler there a few
nights ago which offended Jilek's
delicate sensibilitieS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
STRANGER BUNc0ED
MATCHING DOLLARS

Bert Clements was buncoed last
night on the old dollar" game. He
told the police this morning that a
stranger accosted him on Riversis
av. near Washington St Then they
were joined by another and the
three went to the Golden West no.
tel where a game Of matching dol
lars was soon started. 1t cost Gle
ments $40 He is a stranger in the
city.
Detective Weir was sent to inves-
tigate the case and secured descrip-
lions of the men.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18

experts be able to tell how the
books will balance. The work is
now up to the point where the con-
tractors must all be brought into
the case.
Prosecuting Attorney Macintosh
has not received additional word as
to the whereabouts of the missing
ex-comptroller. No replies have
come from any of the cables which
he and Sheriff Smith sent to ports
in Honduras. Mexico and TO New
Orleans. All the information the
prosecuting attorney has to the eff
feet that Riplinger is in Honduras
is that which was received from
Los Angeles in April.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
new CHIEF SPRINGS
A RADICAL REFORM

Chief Of Police Rice inaugurated
one reform in the police department
right off the reel. He got up with
the birds and arrived at head
quarters at S o'clock. and the new
chief did not leave headquarters un
til S o'clock last night He's violat
ing the hour rule, which in case
Of chief of POLICIES frequently
compressed rather than expanded
Mr.. Rice will not inaugurate any
other reforms for a few days He
said this morning: Nothing VIII
be done hastily. | assure YOU"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
LET HIS WIFE AND
10 CHILDREN DIE

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Censure
in the strongest terms was melted
out by the coroner's jury to Chas
s. Byrnes, who has lost 10 chill.
dren and wife since he Joined the
Christian Science church. The cen.
sure was given on his failure to call
physician. The Jury recommends
the Legislature pass a law making
failure to give a child proper medi-
cal treatment felony instead a mis-
demeanor.
Byrnes told the jury he called a
doctor for only A of the children
and then refused to give the medi-
cine prescribed. He said: Il con-
slider physicians relics of the dark
ages and would as soon call in a
real estate dealer or piano tuner"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
TINY TOT APPEALS TO
PRESIDENT FOR PARDON

Dhunjibhoy Bomanji of Bombay
who makes and spends money i..,e
prince. He employs the greatest
number of skilled and unskilled la.
borers in Bombay barber. and con,
trolls almost all the shipping lines
of that port. He has just given a
magnificent banquet to British
notables at the Ritz hotel. Bomanji
is a great admirer of Sandow, the
strong man, and specially engaged
Sandow during the latter's visit to
Bombay to give him physical cul-
ture treatment for fee of 100000.
During the visit of the prince of
Wales to India Bomanji arranged
an expensive excursion for the
royal party, but they did not avail
themselves of it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
Bits o News

Corinne Johnston will lecture at
the Independent Spiritual forum,
Eagles hall, Sunday at 7:30 p. m.
Judge Poindexter has postponed
hearing on the Madison hotel in
junction proceedings against the
Blair business college until May "a
On account of the absence of an
important witness for the defense
trial of w. Nj. Mckim's $4,000 per-
sonal injury suit against Porter
Bros. has been postponed to June 3.
Kumar Akhoy kumar will speak
at the Glass residence, 10 Liberty
av., Sunday evening at o'clock.
His subject will be Human Per
sonality and Animal Magnetism"
X. l.. Niles. of Adams. Mimi, has
written to this city inquiring as to
the whereabouts of Tim Delaney,
formerly of that town. The father
of Tim Delaney is feeble and wants
his son.
Charles Curry, age IS. told the
police today that last night mon
attempted to stop him on his way
to the rooming house at Maxwell
av and Washington ST. He ran
away.
The Knights of Columbus will
hold a state meeting in Spokane in
September to confer the fourth de-
gree on 400 candidates. Edward
O'Shea, of Spokane, is the state
delegate to the orders national con-
ventiOn at jamestown next month.
J. C. Jaschek, of E1514 Boone av..
reported to the police that he was
held up last night by 2 young men
in front of the Franklin school.
They got nothing. The police in.
vestigated and are of the opinion
that the story is fishy. Jaschek
had bruised head.
On complaint of Patrick Foley,
the Hillyard Water Co. has been
charge May 81 in the superior
court. Foley was granted an order
directing the company to turn water
into main on Harrison st. The
order was not obeyed.
Phil Sheridan regiment No. 4,
Union Veterans union. was organ
lied at a meeting of old soldiers. last
evening in Judge Suckers court.
Nearly 80 Joined, and Judge Nor
man Buck was elected colonel. The
union will hold another meeting
Friday evening to perfect organiza-
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
HAVE NOT LOCATED
SEATTLE ABSC0NDER

SEATTLE, May 1S.-John Rip
linger handled considerably more
than 100000 of city funds during
the time that he filled the position
Of comptroller for the city. and IN
til he turned over the Office to his
successor.
Not until all the contractors and
contracting firms who did street
work have been consulted will the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
ANOTHER SALOON MAN
PAYS 500 PENALTY

Justice Hinkle yesterday after
noon fined A. e. Guertin of the
Whale bar 500 and costs for CIV
ing liquor to Arthur Russ, minor.
The saloonman was arrested on
complaint of William Russ. the
boys father. Guertin claimed that
he had inquired If the boy was 81
and was told yes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
IT COST HORN $40.

Thomas Horn was fined $40 in
Justice Hinkle's court yesterday
afternoon for giving liquor.to Thorn
as f. Ayers, age 16. The Horns
and Ayers are neighbors at Hill
yard and have had trouble. Joseph
Ayers threatened to kill Horn We'd
nesday night as the evidence show
ed and he was put under a $500
bond
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18

Patrolman Lister this morning
found Frank Kelly. a laborer. in
the alley near Dufresne's buffet on
Howard st, with his face badly
bruised. The man had apparently
been struck or had fallen on his
face.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
DHUNJIRH0Y BOMANJI
is A HOT SPORT

LONDON, May 17.-Among the
oldest cosmOpOlitans now visiting
London is the ParSee magnate, Mr..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18
CHURCH SERVICES

First Baptist church, City temple,
Lincoln ST. and Second av.-Dr.
Oliver w. Van Osdel will preach at
II a. m. on The Great Sensation"
and in the evening at on the ques-
ton which has been asked in 100
letters, why are SO many men get
ting along without a religion?' and
will try to find the real reason.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-05-18

The police were informed this
morning that w. P. Rushing had
been held up at Cheney. No fur
Their information was conveyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
BASE BAIL NOTES.

Saturday--Norwich at Springfield Holyoke at Hartford, Bridgeport al New Haven, New London at Water. bury.
 The game between the Crescents and the Fusileers takes place to-mor. row at 2:30 o'clock on the Hill street diamond. The Fusileers claim they have licked every team that played them this season and last, and that the Crescents will be easy The game tomorrow promises to be a rattler. Patrick Cavanaugh, a bar Der, on East Main street, will umpire and he will give fair decisions On Tuesday the Crescents will play the local cops.
 City league games tomorrow.
 With defeat staring us in the face we pulled out a victory.
 Pastimes and North Ends and the Washington Hills and the St Josephs will clash tomorrow on the River side field.
 The umpires had better improve in their judgment on balls and strikes or there Is likely to be some thing doing before the season is over. The race is too close for any team to lose game because of bad decisions
 The two games in the City league tomorrow will be of unusual inter- est The Pastimes are making a strong bid to get the pennant this year and the North Ends want a vhack at 1t themselves. and that first game tomorrow should be a corker.
 The St Josephs. improved in form. will stack up against the boys from the Hill. The temperance lads have 10 fear of any of the teams now and expect to pull down all the leaders and get in the limelight themselves They will be in the battle al River side grounds tomorrow in the last game.
 Frank Fitzpatrick and Joe O'Rourke were certainly the worst kind of robbers yesterday. Spring