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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Unable to Find the Word.

The editor Of country paper en-
tered his Office one morning recently
to be met by a subordinate with the
startling intelligence that during the
night some despicable wretch had
stolen every book of reference in the
place What do you think of man
who would do a thing like that?" an
grily demanded the subordinate. AS
he has taken even the dictionary"
said the editor, Il should say that we
are wholly at loss for words to ex-
press our indignation"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Pertinent inquiry.

Senator Rayner of Maryland is in
favor of adequate salaries for school
teachers and at a reception he told a
story about teachers meeting in a
district where the salaries were ex-
tremely low. "a rich, portly banker
opened the meeting with an address, %
be said "The banker concluded his
remarks with an enthusiastic gesture
and the words: Long live our school
teachers!' What On?' shouted a
thin, pale, seedy man in a black coat
slightly smeared with chalk marks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
PIauue Ell Caternillars.

Travellers in the Wodonga and
Barnawartha districts find it difficult
writes our Melbourne correspondent,
to get their horses to face the cater
pillars that swarm the country roads.
They are denuding vegetation, and it
is feared the vineyards will be devas-
tated. An excursion train, when sew
en- miles from Penshurst, was brought
to standstill through dense masses
of the insects blocking the rails The
wheels, crushing them to death, skid
ded from the rails.-London Daily
Mail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Color Blindness Among Girls.

An intelligent physician has dis
covered that color blindness is very
rare among girls, though it is common
among boys. From this fact he draws
the conclusion that in most cases
color blindness is due to a want of
early education in discriminating col
ors. Girls are taught to become ia
miliar with every shade of colors,
while boys receive no instruction
whatever on the subject. Hence, boys
frequently exhibit an ignorance with
true color blindness, but which girls
rarely show.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
SCORES ON THE DIAMONDS

Chicago, May q. - Following are
the base ball games:
League: At Philadelphia - Cincin.
natl ,, Philadelphia 4; at Boston =
Chicago /, Boston 6; at New York =
st. Louis 6, New York 4: at Brooklyn
-PittsbGrg :, Brooklyn 0.
American: At Observation-Disclosures
ton s. Cleveland 0; ut Detroit -Phila-
delphia !, Detroit Q: at st. Louis
New York :. st. Louis 3: at Chicago
Boston @. Chicago 1.
Association: At MiIwaukee-Kan.
sas City 10 Milwaukee l; at Toledo
Louisville :. Toledo 6-eleven in.
nings: at indianapolis-Co Columbus q,
Indianapolis I: ut Minneapolis - st.
Paul 6. Minneapolis 10.
Western: At Omaha-Des Moin4a 7,
Omaha 4.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
H;ndoo Likes MANY Clocks

The HindOO places a clock in his
room, not because he ever desires to
know what the hour is, but because a
clock is a foreign curiosity. Instead,
therefore of contenting himself with
one good clock, he will have, perhaps,
a dozen in one room. These clocks
are signs of his wealth, but they do
not add to his comfort, for he is so
Indifferent to time that he measures it
by the mum Der of bamboo lengths the
sun has travelled about the horizon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Ghost of John Dietz.

The ghost of John L. Dietz, the re-
dOubtable holder of Cameron dam, has
been stalking athwart the legislative
vision now. The name of the alleged
outlaw of the ThOrnapple promises to
become a tradition in the annals Of the
state, perhaps the subject Of song and
story for generations to come. Legis-
lators as well rs state and federal aU-
thorities have now seen the bOgie and
are equally unable to lay it,
The resolution for a legislative in
vestigation of the now famous case
was at first taken as pretty much of
a joke and was killed in the assembly.
But, as if in remOrse at its levity,
the assembly recOnsidered its action
and may yet vote in favor of sending
committee to visit the famous
woodsman and hear his tale of injus-
tice and persecution by the lumber
corporations. 1t is altogether unlike
~ly, however, that any such inveStiga-
ton will be ordered. and the holder of
Cameron dam will probably remain
undiSturbed. A. y. BARTONs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Asked to Boycott the Meet,

Seattle, Wash, May 21.-Local ne
groes have met and passed resolutions
asking negro bishops and delegates to
the Christian EndeavOr convention, to
be held here this summer, to stay
away from the convention and the city
Some time ago one of the local hotels
refused to reserve accommodations for
the negro delegates. The Christian
EndeavOr entertainment committee re-
fused to interfere with the ruling OF
the hotel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
why He Killed the Girl.

Indianapolis, May 21.-Char,es Lew.
is. the irOnworker who shot and in
stantly killed Anna Eaton in a house
of illfame, then tried to kill himself
had recognized the girl as an old
schOOImate whom he had known in
Pennsylvania. He pleaded with her
TO give up the life she was leading
She refused, and he shot her.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
"Prexy" Angel Is to Speak.

Ann ArbOr, Mich, May 81. = The
Michigan Women's banquet, the larg-
est coed social event of the year, will
be held in Barbour gymnasium Sat
urday, May %. ''Prexy" Angel has
departed from his usual custom in re-
gard to banquets and has consented
to respond to toast. Miss Florence
Burton, 'CG, has been chosen toast
mistress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Weary of distractions.

ing you are right, even if the world
does not recognize it, remarked the
idealist Not much" answered young
Mrs. Torkins. Il can't help wishing
Charley would bet On the horse that
does win instead of the one that
ought to-"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
More News from the New England
States

If any one has any doubt as to the
virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure, they
need only to refer to Mr.. Alvin H,
Simpson, of Willimantic, Conn, who
after almost losing hope of recovery
on account of the failure of so many
remedies, finally tried Foley's Kidney
Cure, which he says was lust the
thing for him, as four bottles cured
him completely. He is entirely we'll
and free from all the suffering incident
to acute kidney trouble.
J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Notice to our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by therNational Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as a safe remedy for children and
adults. J. L. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01

Mrs. S. Joyce, 18o Sullivan ST., Glare
mont, N. 81. write: "About a year ago
I bought two bottles Of Foley's Kidney
Cure. 1t cured me of severe case Of
Kidney trouble of several years stand
ing. It certainly is grand, good medi-
cine, and heartily recommend it."
j. I. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Superman Wins the Handicap.

Crave,end Race Track, N. Y, May
21.-Superman, the 3-year-old colt OF
James K. Keene's stable. won the
Brooklyn Handicap on track fetlock
deep in mud. Superman covered the
distance of one mile and quarter in
300, beating Beacon Light, who was
second. by a length. The purse was
worth S20OOO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is due
to the disease being so insidious that
it gets good hold on the system be-
fore it is recognized. Foley's Kidney
Cure will prevent the development of
fatal disease if taken in time.
j. II. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best
for women and children. Its mild
action and pleasant taste makes it pre-
ferable to violent purgatives, such as
pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet
and sample of Orino at J. 7. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
LaFollette Idea.

The discussion arose over the Peter
son bill, which provided for taking
away the party circle and required
voting for each candidate individually.
The new bill, therefore, will amend
the present law only in other respects.
1t is generally believed that the TAX
ing away of the party circle is one OF
the advanced LaFOIIette ideas. Chair
man ROycraft presented a ballot with
out the circle at the top, but grouping
the presidential electors at the bottom
of the ballot and placing a circle over
them.
He saw little need OF individual vot-
ing on them Speaker Ekern, Mr.
Reynolds, and others spoke earnestly
for having every tub stand on it's own
bottom, but Mr.. Durley did not want
to confuse voters with any more
changes and wanted the whole busl-
ness killed. Mr.. Thompson, Social
Democrat, pleaded earnestly for con-
serving party organization, which is
needed, he said to forward great
movements. Mr. Nye's compromise
motion to retain the circle, but other
wise improve the law, finally pre-
vailed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Disturbed the Congregation.

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar.
J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Its Farewell Appearance.

THAT is 3 remarkably clever ex-
cuse, Henry" said his wife. "And |
like it better than any you have ever
given me-"
what do you mean?" asked Henry.
q mean that some you have given
i'm days gone by have seemed so plausi-
bic that you worked them again and
again. This new one is SO impossi-
bic | don't think you'll have the nerve
to give ii more than once"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
information Held Back.

There had been fatal railroad ac-
cident and the reporter sought Informal
ton.
See here" said the official testify,
You fellows must think we have ac-
cidents for your benefit
perhaps you wouldn't mind telling
me whose benefit you do have chem
for?" rejoiEed the reporter.
But even touching this point the Of
fetal was silent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01

Sae why the session two years hence
should b2 nearly as long Us this one
has been"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-01
Primary Election in June.

Primary Election in June.
To hold the primary election in June
Instead OF September is Il proposition
that is meeting with much favor with
sonTe of the members OF committee
Oh elections. This would be Il c0aces-
sion to the farmers, who would have
more time 30 turn out in June than IN
the fail. The D, lection Is Ga.ie that
this would TEND to ST ing out tile - m
paign too long, but supporters Of the
plan say this could be Obyiated by hav-
ing the platform conventions held in
September as now. But little cam
paigning could then he done until the
fall months There would be Z small
pre-primary campaign, but provision
is made against too much activity here
by prohibiting the circulation of NOM
inatiOn papers until sixty days before
the primaries.
The reforming Of election laws is
always tough proposition before the
legislature, and this year furnishes no
exception. Innumerable bills have
been introduced to amend both the pri-
mary and the general election laws.
The Dunn pocket ballot measure was
the most conspicuous. 1t WIS finally
killed in the assembly. This body also
killed the Nye I'll! last. week prOvidin2
for determining by lot tie places o:
candidates upon tickets.
Rotary Change OF Names.
A substitute amendment was pro-
posed in the form of the Minnesota
law providing for, ratary change Of
names, but this also the assembly
voted down. The committee on cleo
tons is inclineI 70 think, the assem-
bly, acted rather UlwiSe,y III this
and it is said may again recommend
this plan. 1t is admitted that the
present method Of alphabetical ar
rangement of the names of parties and
candidates gives an unfair advantage
to those lucky enough TO head the list,
some, holding that the first name often
gets a lead of 80 per cent over its
competitors.
In addition to these bills Chairman
Rovcraft of the assembly committee
had a bill to do away with the circle
at the top of the party column and
requiring that each candidate be voted
for separately. This provision was not
made to apply to presidential electors.
who were grouped at the bottom Of
the ticket and could be voted for by
the simple making of the usual party
cross.
Apparently the assembly is not in
favor of the wiping out of party lines,
however; for after most exhaustive
and sharp debate it directed the COM
mittee on elections to prepare bill
retaining the party circle at the top
Of each political column such as pre-
walls In the Australian ballot, now in
use in this state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-16
SENATOR PUGH ILL
vrNrpn ABLE ALABAMIAN THREAT
 FINED WITH PNEUMONIA.
He fla s7 Years old and Friends Fear He WIu Not Recover-Rest- ing Comfortably at
 Home.

washington, Jan. 15.-(SpeciaL) )-- Ex Senator James L. Pugh of Alabama ia confined to his bed in this city by serious Illness. He took severe ccld last week and on Friday physician was called in.
 Tonight Dr. Wyncoop, who is att tending him, thinks that the case has developed into pneumonia. On ac- count of the advanced age of Senator Pueh who was ST last month, his phy- sician fears that he may not recover Within the last two years the 'eaer- able ex-senator has been i'll and not over the attack.
 So far as can be ascertained tonight Mir Pugh does not seem to be in im- mediate danger. He is receiving the hest of attention at ais comfortable home in this city and 1t would not sur nrIse his friends if he were to be up sod about in a few weeks, should the weather permit
 The last time the venerable ex-Sen- ator was down town was several days
 Alfred J. stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-16
CHEATHAM TO QUIT
COTTON GROWERS ARE GATHERING
 IN BIRMINGHAM.
pr. William Wood 0f Mississippi h slated Fer Secretary Of The Southern Association
 Of Farmers.

Birmingham, Jan. 15.-(Speclal. )-- Tbe Executive Committee of the South ern Cotton Association could not meet this morning as was intended. The special rates on the railroads did not go into effect until this morning and therefore the quorum failed to show up today.
 President Harvle Jordan and Secre- tary Cheatham have been here since yesterday. Mir. Cheatham announced today that he would not stand for re- election nor would he accept the office again If elected thereto. There are rumors that Dr. Will Wood, State Sec- retary of Mississippi. will be elected to the position. The Executive Commit tee will hardly finish their business before the third annual convention of the Southern Cotton Association starts
 B. W. Marston, Vice. President Of the Louisiana Division and an organ izer in his State, is In the city to at tend the meeting and will lead a fight on the cotton seed men. He holds a proxy and will attend the deliberations of the Executive Committee of the As-
 There is positively no doubt that President Jordan will seek reelection. So far as can be learned today there is no special name mentioned in connec- ton with the presidency of the Asso- eiatlon other than MS, Jordan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-16

the stake and said: '.rEo man ought to encourage such a horrible thing as that. It Is q crime against civilization to e,- courage 1t :"
 Adnsires vardaman.
 Continuing he said he had looked with adnniring eyes upon the efforts of Governor Vardaman and other execu- tives of Southern States to suppress mobs taking lives of negroes without giving them trials for the crimes they were suspected of having committed. 'T have been shocked he said. "by the attitude of the Senator from South Carolina on more than one occasion when he has spoken here in justifica- ton and in support of continuance of lynching. There is one man who ought not to encourage 1t. It is the man who sits here as the maker of laws. "
 Disclaiming any intention to abuse Mr. Tillman, he said 1t was his pur- pose only to make a plea for good gov- ernment. He said he had not intended to be led into such a discussion but had been goaded into 1t by MT. rillman himself.
 MT. spooner concluded his speech with a brief discussion of the race question. declaring his belief that the majority of the people of the South did not entertain the radical views which had been expressed by Senator Tillman. He admitted the difiicuitieS and hardships of the race problem in the South and said the people of the North felt the best way to aid fn the solution of these difficulties was for them to refrain from discussing them. In this connection he did not believe the agitation of Senator Tillman could have the effect to quiet the situation.
 Mir. Spooner said he knew of no bet ter way to perpetuate the struggle be- tween the two races than to be con- stantly and violently declaring such trouble to be imminent and unavoid- able.
 When MT. Spooner took his seat. MT. Tillman remarked that he had expected to have a few words to say to the Sem ator from Wisconsin, fin view of the direct personal attack he has made on me this afternoon. But the latter part of his speech has widened the scope of the reply.
 T wish to make and therefore will take occasion in the near future to have something to say on this ques- ton and in answer to some of the in- sulting allusions he has made" he concluded.
 Senator Carmack indicated his in- tention of proceeding to discuss the Brownsville affair tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-16
jflf Loss of Life and Property Is Probably
 Overeaffmated.

Loss of Life and Property Is Probably
 Overceffmated.
 St Thomas. Danish West Indies. Jan. 15.-AccordinR to further. though still meagre details of the Kingston earthquake received here, 1t would ap- pear that the first reports that the city had been destroyed" were exag- gerated.
 The fire which followed the shock was still burning Tuesday morning. all though it had been confined to certain limits. The work of fighting the flames was still being pursued with energy and in this respect the situation seemed to be improving.
 It was thought the fire would be un- der control tonight. The statement is made that the total loss of life has not yet been ascertained. but the first account gives the number of dead at less than 100 and the number of injur- ed at several hundred. The hospitals are filled with injured persons and everything possible is being done for their comfort.
 The principal hotel of Kingston (probably the Myrtle Bank HoteD and other important buildings have been destroyed and other houses in Kingston sustained considerable damage. The flames apparently were confined to the docks and the warehouse district If this is so only 8 small portion of the city has been burned over.
 No mention is made of a continuance of the earth shocks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-16
IS BOUND BY SNOW.
Great Northern Road is Tied Up and
 PeOuIe suffer5rar

Great Northern Road is Tied Up and
 People Suffering.
 St. Paul, Mfnn,. Jan 16.--Snow, deep and boundless, still stretches over the tracks of the Western railroads. and winds contipue to blow furious gale.
 To make matters worse, the tempe rature has fallen many degrees. It was reported at the Great Northern general offices that the mercury regis tered degrees below zero this morn ing at Browning. Mont All along the line between Grand Forks and Spokane. the maximum temperature given by agents is 3S degrees below zero.
 Great Northern employees are striving valiantly against the snow drifts. which are piled up in banks twenty and thirty feet high. The tie-up of the Great Northern line has occurred in the district between Browning and Cut Bank. Mont. Tn this district, TO- tary blows are kept going all night, but it Is impossible to clear tracks. They are sent out in combinations or two or three. but as soon as they make any progress the way Is blocked behind them. Great Northern officials hope to have the track partially cleared within two or three days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-16
cHoArn IS REELECTED.
Orator for New York Lawyers Opposes
 Capitalization.

Orator for New York Lawyers Opposes
 Generalization.
 Albany. N. r.. Jan. 1s.-Joseph P. Choate was reelected President of the State Bar Association at it's annual meeting today.
 A feature of the afternoon session was the report of the grievance com mittee upon its investigation of the annual retainer paid up to 1905 by the Equitable Life Assurance Society to former United States Senator David E. HiiL The fact was brought out dur ing the insurance investigation of 1905. The grievance committee made its in- stigation at the request of Senator Hill and reported today. fully exon- erating Senator HiII.
 Tonight the annual address was de- iivered by J. M. Dickinson of Chicago. He discussed the subject, "Centraliza- tion by Construction Interpretation of the Constitution" His remarks were predicated upon recent utterances of President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Root on the necessity of increas- ing the Federal Governments powers.
 The remedy proposed. said Mr. Dickinson, ''is a shrinkage of the pow CTS of the States and an increase of the power of the Federal Government by Juulclhl lHteIpF6tAttOu ana cOuStIuc- ton of the constitution. believe in an increase in the power of our Ma tiona1 Government; that .t should be made adeauate fo control everythipg affecting the general welfare of the people: that the States cannot effec- tuafly deal with. but that it should come in the way the people themselves have provided. The constitution has had fifteen amendments. Whatever the people want. can be obtained by amendment"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-16
A BAILEY VICTORY
SENATOR CARRIES DAY IN TEXAS
 HOUSE.
RenOIutfon of His Adherents AdOpses' and His Appearance at Inaugura- tIOn of Campbell is Greeted
 With Cheers.

Austin, Tex. Jan. I5.-The House of the Texas Legislature today passed resolution calling upon the Attorney General to submit to that body for con sideration all documentary evidence he has in his possession duplicating Uni ted States Senator Bailey in certain dealings with the Waters-Pierce OH Company.
 The original resolution offered by the anti Bailey leaders provided that the Attorney General should accompany these documents with his opinion as to their merit, but Senator Bailey's ad- herents objected to this feature so strenuously that 1t was stricken today and the Attorney General Is asked to furnish documentary evidence only.
 Friends of Senator Bailey are jubilant this afternoon over the fact that they have secured their contention and an- nounce that the investigation rssolu- tions are practically dead. They claim the Senator will be reelected next week without further opposition.
 Senator Bailey attended today's inau- guration exercises and was received with cheers.
 Both the Senate and House bodies of the Legislature have adjourned until tomorrow.