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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-04
Knotwell ndlMrs.gIAlbert sprague

Knotwell ndlMrs.S lAlbert Sprague
was perfect in all itss appointments.
The ice cream rivalled Lathrop's.
Later cake and lemonade was served
on the lawn. Bill Smith driving by
on Standard oil wagon Twas vocifer-
ously hailed, andisgiving his mules
a rest enjoyed with the ladies the
delicious treat. = Mrs. Walter Allen,
a nelghbor, was of the party. Mrs.
Parke Dudley and Mrs. John Myers,
among the invited guests, but the
former away camping and the latter
cooking for threshers, received an
aggravating slice of the merriment
over the phone. Only dire necessity
ever turns down an invitation to
the Sprague home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-04
The Comma Of Woman.

One would immensely like to peep
into the future, however, and see our
giant eat-granddaughters sitting on
the Woolsack, commanding the forces,
governing the country, and, in short,
reducing man to that position for
which. on the authority of man him.
sell. We are now told nature designed
him ~ our American cousins would
say, il is real mean" that We shall
see nothing of this state of affairs. =
Lady's Pictorial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-04
.upposed Suicide Is Alive.

Madison. Wis, Aug. 30.-Frank
Wolfe, of Beloit, young man who
left letters at his home in the Line
CITY intimating that he intended to
drown himself because he was crossed
in love. and then disappeared, was
taken into custody by the police here.
His mother took his back TO Beloit.
The Beloit police have been dragging
tbe Rock river for W0lfe's body.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-04
Fatal Fire at Green Bay, wis.

Green Bay. Wis. Aug. 29.-Fire in
the Beaumont hotel resulted in a loss
or $4,000 Of which 1900 is on the
furniture, covered by insurance. The
engineer. nh 1Syear-old boy called
Henry. in~s his Hfe through suffoca-
ton Tic cause Of the fire was
spontaneous combustion Of gasoline
fumes Ninety guests escaped without
accident.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-04

Mrs. Chas. Osthoff and children
of BaraboO are making their an
nual visit with relatives in Lancas-
ter.
Mrs. Albert Gelbach and chill
dren returned home to Albany yes
terday after a pleasant visit with
relatives in Lancaster and vicinity.
&C. w. Knapp and wife returned
Monday evening from their honey
moon trip and are now at home IN
the 4th ward. Keeps 'em busy re-
ceiving congratulations.
Hans Cammerer Of Washington,
D. c.. employed by Uncle Sam IL
the postofice dept, greeted OLD
acuuaintances here this week. He
formerly had a mail run into Lam
caster.
j. J. Tobin OF, Potosi was a
caller yesterday. He was accom-
panied by Earl Kreiser, the lad who
fell down so it. shalt in mine at
Tennyson IL March and escaped
with a broken arm and only few
minor bruises.
The Herald has subscriber
who having some money to invest
offers to purchase some COWS and
place them out to some good farm
er at a rental of cents per day for
a period Of years. Inquire at this
Office for further particulars.
-Undersheriff Elwell arrested
Roy Trumbull and Ben Hen
derson, two Boscobel boys, Friday,
charged with stealing boat at
Woodman. Justice Hayes bound
them over to trial in circuit court,
bonds fixed at 5000 Unable to
furnish it, they are in county jail.
james Hatch has as fine a
herd of Aberdeen-Ang'ls cattle as
ever chewed grass. They are so
good that the Manitowoc fair as
sociation gave Mr.. Hatch 5000 just
to have the bunch there this week
on exhibition. Johu Collins went
along as hero sman. The herd in
cludes IL, and they may be seen at
the Lancaster fair.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Congregational church will meet
Friday at the church parIors. One
of the special features will be de-
monstration of the fireless cook
stove. All ladies interested in this
labor saving device are requested to
be present. Refreshments served,
and the customary 10 cent collec-
tlon will be taken.
Mrs. FL. Tebo, a pioneer resi-,
dent of this county died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Ryan
in Cassville, Thursday morning. She
was "a years of age and is survived |
by six children namely. Joe Of
Seneca, S. D.; Mrs. CarmodY, of |
Sheldon, Ia; Mrs. Frank Ryan, |
Cassville; Mrs. Aug. Haas, of Nc
Cammen, Idaho; Frank Tebo, Bee
town, and Mrs. VIM. Mundt, of |
Seneca, S. d. Funeral was held at
Cassville. Interment at the Catholic
cemetery of this city, Father Jones
and Father Schleicher officiating.
On Thursday of last week Lam
caster ladies: Mesdames Julia Nc
Coy, Delos Abrams, Kate Mccoy,
JAS. Blewett, Sr, Theo. Calvin,
JOS. Hurlburt Geo. NARROW, Geo.
Goble, R. B. Showalter, Ed Austin,
Frank Smith, E. E. McCoy. E L.
Mccoy, A. G. Morse, G. n. Basford,
Louisa Rogers, Maggie Calvert, JOS.
Wright and Mrs Ida Calvin NOrcOa
Of Nebraska, by invitation Of Mrs.
H. L. Sprague drove down to her
beautiful home near Beetown to
spend the day. 1t was an ideal
summer day, and the many who
have heretofore enjoyed the hospi-
tality of that country home nave
knowledge of how beautifully days
can be spent there. The chicken
fry" dinner, prepared and served by
Mrs. Sprague's daughters, Mrs. r. L.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-09-04
Advice Worth the Money.

Advice is costly. The other day a
man with eye trouble paid a fee OF
$4,000 to the doctor who told him
merely to stop smoking. That advice
was worth it to the patient, and he
paid it gladly, for he recovered his
sight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
WOMAN SELLS CHILD
FOR ONE DOLLAR CASH
snecinl TO Tho Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONDON, Jan. 26.-In the village Of
Rainford, about four miles from st.
Helena, child was recently bought
by a collier named Thompson, working
at the local colliery, for ST. The cir
cumstances were as follows:
Thompson was in a public house in
the village, when n woman with n
child, accompanied by two men, came
in.
In the course of conversation the wo-
man remarked that she wished some
one would take the child. Thompson
offered her 75 cents and the money was
promptly paid over and the child given
to Thompson.
He proceeded to his home, but when
he asked his wife to sign paper agree
ing to take over the child, she refused,
and the woman was thereupon given
her child and told to depart. She did
so, but when Thompson saw the child
disappear he darted out of the back
door and gave the woman another %
cents, and she parted with the child
finally to Thompson.
The men and woman then left the
neighborhood, and nothing has been
heard of them since. Thompson still
has the child, which is little girl, with
curly golden hair and about 2 years of
age, and she is being better looked
after by Thompson's wife and mother
than by the callous woman who sold
her. Efforts are now being made to
get the child into a home, as Thomp-
sons mother states that they are un-
able to keep it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
BORN UNDER MERCURY,
HE SETS A FAST PACE

JOLIET, ILL.,, Jan. 26-Jim Jackson,
under contract to do some work for
the state, is a remarkable man, and
he attributes his varied faculties to
the fact that he was born under the
planet Mercury.
jackson is the swiftest runner in the
state. When an official went after him
jackson was engaged in race, and
he went so fast that an automobile
was used to overtake him.
Under the influence of the planet he
has run for office, he has run for
trains, he has had running fits, and
he was once run out of town by a
vigilance committee.
He tried to run a newspaper in Ar
kansas, and it was the swiftest thing
in the state; but he ran in debt and
then ran away.
AS might be inferred, Jackson is red
headed, and he has a fiery temper.
His only regret is that he was not
born under Pegasus, so that he might
fly away from here.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
HOSPITAL VISIT
LED TO ROMANCE
YOUNG SADDLER FELL IN LOVE
WITH COUNTESS
Wrote Letters to Her, Addressing
Them "Dear MolIie," Not Know
ing Her Position-She Has
Done Much Good
speciql to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONDON, Jan. 26.--The countess of
Kinnoul, WI has devoted much of her
leisure to hospital visiting, has had one
or two strange experiences. She used
to go regularly to st. Georges hos
pital, and on one occasion-she was
then not more than 16 years old-made
the acquaintance of a youth, a saddled
by trade, who was suffering from hip
disease. Gradually he recovered and
was at last able to leave the hospital,
though still lame.
Between the young man and his kind
visitor a correspondence sprang UP. He
always addressed her as Dear Mollie,
and concluded his letters with all my
hearts love, yours respectful"
Sent Admirer Ticket
At length the lady became engaged
to be married, and duly informed her
humble admirer of the fact. Receiving
no answer from him, she sent him a
ticket for the wedding. Still no reply!
Again she wrote to him and at last re-
ceived from him this answer. without
either beginning or end. of an ortho-
dox kind
II can never write you again, as 1
don't know how to begin"
once more the young lady look UP
her pen. She reminded this timorous
correspondent that her name was still
Mollie, and urged him to come to her
wedding. He came, he saw, he cried
a little, and when it was over Lady
Kinnoul received from him the follow
ing letter descriptive of his sensations:
''There was L among those lords and
ladies, and none so beautiful as her
what needed no jewels"
Hes gone to Canada now," says
Lady Kinnoul. HE came to see me
just before he went, after baby was
born, and 1 said to him: Would you
like to see her?' Yes he answered.
And when / brought her in he just
touched her in the incest way with the
point of one of his fingers and then he
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27

went I have heard from him since,
and he always sends his klndest re-
CARDS to her little ladyship."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28
BISHOP TOOK BACK
LESSONS TO LONDON

London. Oct. 2S.-The Bishop OF London
in his sermon Sunday at the Church OF
the Holy Trinity. said there were sew
eral lessons he had brought back from
America.
There Is far greater generosity, love
and trust between bodies OF Christians
and between schools OF thought i'm the
same church In America than here. In
England" said Dr. Ingram. 1T was like
going into another atmosphere where
they are unknown.
1T was great lesson 10 be present at
the general convention of the churches
In the United States; highly instructive
TO see millionaire from Wall street sit
ting side by side with a workingrnan,
both representing New York. II was true
democracy.
There are no parlor cars in the Amerl-
can church
And then. what services we had out
there Talk OF lively servicesl Talk OF
mechanical ritual Why. I have heard
the rafters shake with praise and there
was no sneaking home afterward, dis
spirited and discouraged
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28
DR.. DAYS BRIDE-W|C0W
DENIES WEDDING MYSTERY

DR.. Albert c. Day. the physician who
committed suicide by shooting in Boston
Saturday night was secretly married last
Wednesday TO Miss Estelle Callahan, for
merly OF Providence. who was a nurse in
tho Boston City hospital where DR.. Day
was assistant to the chief surgeon.
they were married by Rev DR. w
went to the home of DR.. Days sister
Mrs. Gustavus Wilson. of 327 Pearl
street, Brooklyn. Or. Day left that night
Tor Boston TO investigate a story which
had gained circulation that he had eloped
Shortly afterward they heard in Brook
lyn OF his suicide. His relatives were un-
able TO give any reason for his act
Mrs. Day is sister of Mrs. c. B. Wells
OF 1ls Wheeler avenue. Edcewood Mrs
Wells was unable TO add anything to the
facts as known.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28

the treasury, and he was still TO prove
himself.
The test has been applied and he has
measured up to all requirements in the
opinion Of the commercial and financial
world.
When he went to New York last week
the situation was grave IL was no time
for timid man; there was no time for
shillyshallying. or to seek advice or to
try 10 shift the responsibility.
The president was not In Washington.
Mr.. Cortelyou did not confer with him
or any of his cabinet colleagues He
acted entirely on his own responsibility.
He saw that the proper place for the
general I'm command was i'm the thick OF
the fray. where he could be in touch with
his lieutenants and see the battle raging.
He went at once to New York. he took
personal command OF the situation and he
let II be known at once that he was there
to prevent disaster.
He practically put the treasury of the
United States behind the banks of the
country 1t required courage TO do this.
but IL was an emergency that demanded
audacity.
WHAT HE DID rs KNOWN.
Mr. Cortelyou has not advertised him
self. but what he did is known TO every
banker and business man from New York
TO California. In a time Of great peril
they looked for a leader and they found
him.
These men would feel that their inter.
ests were safe in the hands OF Mr. Cor
telyou.
More than one hint has been given TO
Mr.. Cortelyou that IL might not be a
difficult matter TO start n Cortelyou BOOM
hut Mr.. Cortelyou has given these we'll
meaning friends not the slightest encour-
agement.
III circumstances should bring about his
nomination, well and gooc, but Le WI
do nothing 20 force 10.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28
MOTHER OPPOSED
HIS MARRIAGE

NewYork, Oct. 2S.--Mrs. Estelle Callahan
Daywas found at the home OF l.cr sister-in
law. Mrs. Gustavus Wilson, In BROOKLYN
She has known since Saturday night of
the suicide In Boston OF her husband. Or.
Albert c. Day. whom she married in
Somerville. Mass, last Wednesday.
While the motive that led DIR. Day
to take his life has not been made
clear, some light is thrown on Il by
the fact that his wife says he made
the trip PACK TO Boston 10 set at rest
the report that he had not married
Miss Callahan He regretted having
let Boston with his bride without
having made known the facts, and IL
is believed that the matter proved
heavily on his mind all day Saturday
His sister denies that his mothers
opposition TO the sudden marriage could
have given him justification for killing
himself
Mrs. Day consented to tell ner story as
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28
ARCHBISHOP FARLEY
URGES TRUST IN BANKS

New York. Oct. 2S.-Words OF reassur-
ance for those of the congregations who
had been disturbed by the financial situ-
alton were spoken In many pulpits yes
terday.
AS with one accord the clergymen
hearers not to be carried away by un-
reasonable and unjustifiable excitement.
Archbishop Farley pointed out that the
chief thing to be feared In connection
with the ship of finance was that DUR
ing the squall some of it's passengers
Archbishop Farley's remarks on the
subject were made following the dedica-
ton OF the Church OF st. Raphael. and
were directed especially to the 100 priests
who were present. He said:
II deem 1t my duty to say to you,
apropos OF the business disturbances
which have excited the city during the
past few days. that / have confidence in
the solvency OF the banks and that we
should be ready to express ourselves in
this sense to the people, that we may al
lay the panicky sentiment which consti-
tutes the real danger. II there be any,
.T have watched the recent occurrences
carefully, and have taken counsel with
leading public and business men, all OF
whom confirm my own belief that the va
rious fduciary institutions are sound,
and the money deposited in them is safe.
But any set Of banks at any time Could
them. involving demand for the funds
which have been safely invested, but are
not Immediately available.
| 'T have not at any time been fright
| ened. Although ] am the custodian of
| several parcels OF funds deposited In the
felt obliged 70 call for them during this
4 excitement"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28
SUSPENDED BANKS
WILL SOON RESUME

New York. Oct S.-Within few days
all OF the state banks and trust compan-
les In this city which have suspended.
with the single exception of the knicker-
booker Trust company. expect TO resume
business. Some of them may reopen to-
morrow morning IL the arrangements OF
the clearing house association for their
safety are completed in time.
This statement is made on the author
ity Of Clark Williams, superintendent or
the state banking department. When
asked why receivers have not been ap-
pointed for the banks which closed their
doors last week. he replied
II presume II Is because they all ex-
pect to resume business within day or
two. The appointment OF receivers is a
matter which rests with the attorney
general
while have not been consulted about
the matter. as IL Is out OF my province,
number of these banks would like to re-
sumo business. All OF them have de-
clared their perfect solvency, and there
has been nothing produced as yet TO show
them to be otherwise
.It is because OF this solvent condition
and the desire OF the companies TO re-
open for business that the attorney-gen-
eral has made no move for the appoint
I'm the case OF the Knickerbocker
Trust company. OF course. II was differ
ent. The conditions OF that company
made prompt appointment of receivers
not only proper, but exceedingly neces-
sary
80 far as the general situation Is con-
cerned, I believe the crisis has passed,
and that a return OF confidence has come.
II is probable that there will still be some
scared depositors tomorrow. but the spec
tacular lines Of waiting ones. l think, will
disappear.
None OF these banks. II must be un-
derstood. closed because they were not
In a solvent condition. They were sim
ply confronted with the anomaly OF the
country being prosperous. but the supply
of currency being. for the moment. en-
tirely inadequa te TO meet the dema nd"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28

II is expected that Senator Thomas H.
Carter OF Montana will be the principal
speaker at the annual dinner OF the
Young Mems Republican club in Infantry
hall next Thursday evening Col. George
IL. Webb, president OF the club. has not
yet had a definite reply from the Mon
tana senator, but is expecting 10 receive
a favorable reply today. Senator Carter
was formerly president OF the national
Republican committee and is reputed to
be an entertaining speaker
The club dinner will be served at 730 on
the floor OF Infantry hall 10 fully 1000 Re-
publicans from all sections OF the state.
Col. webb Will preside. Senator Nelson
w Aldrich, ex-senator Wetmore. Con-
gresham Capron and the Republican
state officers and the speakers OF the eve
ming who include ex-Gov George H. Ut
ter and Lieut.. Gov. Frederick H. jack
son, will be seated at the head table to-
gether with Percy w. Gardiner. state
chairman of the executive committee Of
young men. representing every county in
the state. which has just been formed as
an adjunct TO the club
Richard Il. Comstock viii relate some
OF the experiences OF election day a year
ago. as seen from the Democratic stand
point. at a big Democratic mass meeting
which is planned. for tomorrow evening &
at Music hall at O'Clock. The other
speakers are Congressman Daniel l.. u.
Granger, Mayor Patrick j. Mccarthy and
Representative Theodore Francis Green.
Gov Higgins. Rathbone Gardner and
| Senator James l.. jerks OF Pawtucket
viii address a rally in the harrington
town hall and Col Goddard who speaks
at Warren the same evening. may he
present.
The sneakers at today's o'clock rally
at 4S WeyboSsct street will be Peter G..
Cannon ard Thomas r. Cooney.
| The committee to further the interests
/ OF the candidacy OF the nominee of the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28

the world, at the close Of a harvest un-
paralleled In any other land. That such
a nation can be ruined by few unprfn-
cipled and ruthless men Is impossible
save by single course. and that the
course Of panic"
Rev. James E. Mcconnell at the Union
Congregational church. at the morndno
service sadd:
"All level-headed men should take
counsel. In these days. of their common
sense and endeavor to have their fellows
do the same: so as not to cause the
| structure OF business and credit to give
way through a frenzy that equals, IL II
does not surpass. any ever displayed on
Wall street.
ANY one who at the present time with
draws his funds from the undoubtedly
| safe and sound banking institutions OF
this or any other city shows an utter dis
regard of others welfare that is certainly
| un-C Christian, II II Is not even criminal.
| IL people will be patient and not lose
| their heads utterly God and his conge-
Grated servants IN the banking world will
bring out OF this disturbance order and
| the welfare of all concerned"
Rev. j. III. Larry. at the morning service
at the Edgewood Congregational church.
said: There Is no real need for alarm.
| There is just as much money In exist
ence today there was a week ago.
Times have been prosperous. but be-
cause OF the great improvements and de-
velopment under way men have been
| tempted beyond their real cash ability"
| Rev. York A. King at the Roger Will
liams Baptist church. discussing THE
Mission Of the Church." said:
Never was there a brighter outlook
never was the country so prosperous.
| Every year some wise law In the interest
OF all the people is passed to prosecute
the wicked men, Some. even now. are
leaving their palaces for penitentiaries.
while those who can be trusted are being
| exalted In position. We have cause to
rejoice in the spirit of patriotism mani
| tested by so many of our giants Of in
dustry. In the interest of all the people,"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-28
SEC'Y CORTELYOu BOOMED
FOR PRESIDENT NOW

washington, Oct. 2s-It's an Ill wilma
that blows no one any good is homcly
proverb. and the iii wind that has blown
with the force OF a cyclone over financial
New York the past week and driven more
than one erstwhile prominent hnancier -
seek the security of the cyclone cellar has
put amazing vitality into one mans pres
idential boom.
That man is George Bruce Corteiyou,
secretary OF the treasury
The financial furry OF last week cen-
tered the eyes of the world Ipon three
men-Secretary Cortelyou, j. F. Morgan
and John ID. Rockefeller
The last named are not in politics and
have nothing to gain from popular ap-
proval except the satisfaction which il
gives them; but Mr.. Cortelyou is in a diff
ferent position. and popular approval is
his capital. He has added immensely TO
it in the last few days. in the opinion Of
careful observers.
Mr.. Cortelyou is I'm no sense OF the
word presidential candidate, but cir
cumstances may force him TO be one.
That would give him a big lead. but In
addition there are indications that fse will
have votes that Mr.. Taft cannot hope to
get.
Mr.. Cortelyou is the heir and residuary
legatee OF the McKinley-Hanna senti-
ment. He comes by his legacy naturally.
The men who were loyal to Mckinley
and Hanna, who have accepted the new
order OF things but without liking it,
know this, and have always felt peculiar
affection TO Mr.. Cortelyou.
STRENGTH AMONG FINANcIERs.
AS the representatives OF the regime
that they admired they would, II Is be-
lieved. more gladly support Mr.. Cortsl-
yoa .han any other man
Another element OF strength is the sup
port OF the financial and business element
throughout the country. When Mr. Cor
telyou entered the treasury he was an
untried man in finance. AS secretary 10
the president. as secretary Of commerce
and later as postmaster general he had
demonstrated his eapability and large
grasp OF affairs, but man may make
a very successful postmaster general and
still not prove a success as secretary OF