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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-09
53RD ANNUAL FAIR
WAS A SUCCESS
There Were Good Exhibits in
All Departments.
The Weather Yves Ideal, The Attendance
was Good and the Attractions
Were Fine.

The Grant County Agricultural Soc
iety held its 53rd annual fair Septem
Der to 8. and it was fully as success
full as any preceding. The exhibits
in all the departments were good.
The attractions pleased the crowds
present and with the aid of ideal
weather everything came up to the
expectations of the association. There
was but a fair sized crowd present
Wednesday as is usual on the opening
day. On Thurday, however, the
crowd was estimated at about 5000.
As before stated all the exhibits
were good. but those in the different
departments of livestock were epecial-
" fine. The horses, cattle, sheep.
and swine shown were representative
Of the live stock of this section of the
state, and those looking them over
could hardly see where the exhibit in
any of these departments could be i'm
proved upon In the art hall the dis
plays were ali good and the vegetable
and fruit exhibits were also up to g.
high standard. In the poultry de
partment, the showing was good but
not as large as it has been in previous
years.
The Helas family of Hungarian ac-
robats was pronounced by many to
be the best attraction of the charac-
: ter that has ever been seen in this Sec
ton. Whether or not they were as
good as the Japanese family that ex-
hibited here two years ago is matter
tainly fine.
The ball game on Wednesday be-
tween the Fennimore and Bloomington
mines resulted in victory for the lat
ter. the score being IA to 6. On thurs
day the game CT games. Anson's Colts
vs. Lancaster, was the attraction that
drew a great many to the fair. 1t
was an exciting contest and worth 60
ing miles to see. The Ansons are
without doubt the best team that ever
played in this section. The game is
described more fully in another col
umn.
Both days OF the fair fine mdic was
furnishd by the Lancaster band and
the boys again proved to us that we
have one of the best bands in this part
of the state.
The races were interesting both days
the results being as follows:
Wednesday-hal mile run, Lady
Wadell, 1; Wounded Knee, 2; Wilhel-
nina. 3
Trot 2 40. Chcekerboard, Let Me
Go, 2; Lumpwood Jr., 3; King Don
aid, 4.
Half mile run, GalenH., /; Kiwa-
ski, Q; Wounded Knee. 3; Wilhelm
ma, 4.
Thursday half mile run, Lady
Wadell, 1 Wounded Knee. 2; Will
helmina. 3.
Free for all Trot or Pace, Lump.
wood Jr., 1 Checkerboard, 2; King
Donald, 3; Jasper, f.
Half mile run, Lady WadeIl, 1 !;
Kiwaski, 2; Galen H.. 3
Secretary Geo. A. Moore has finish
ed the premium statement award of
last Wednesday and Thursday for the
Grant County fair and many have al
ready received their money at the
Union State Bank.
The complete list of paemiun a
wards will appear in our next issue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-09
LANCASTER BLANKS
CAPT. ANSON'S COLTS
Thursdays Game Was Inten-
sely Interesting.
Gap" Proves That He is Not a Has
been by Rapping Out Clean
Two Dagger.

The most interesting game PLAYED
on the local diamond this sea son was
that of Thursday, the last day OF the
Grant County fair, between Anson's
Colts, of Chicago, and Lancaster. Be-
fore an immense crowd that complet-
ly filled the bleachers and also sur
rounded the field, these two evenly
matched teams played almost error
less ball. Besides being a we'll pIaved
game from every standpoint the con
test also brought out the fact that
the local aggregation is one of the
fastest independent teams in the mid
die west. To shut out team that
has defeated the best of the Chicago
semi pros is indeed a feat that
Lancaster should be proud of.
Anson brought out his regular line-
up; the same team that plays three
or, four games a week at Anson's
Park. The old veteran himself played
first base remarkably we'll for a man
of his age. Several times he was
given Ovations by the vast crowd,
TO which he always responded by
raising his cap 1t was truly his
day, and he celebrated 1T in his first
time at bat by placing a neat two
Dagger in the crowd back of right
field.
Walter Eckersall, the famous Uni
versity of Chicago athlete played
clean game at - third although not
getting as many difficult chances
as Hauser, the local third sacker
Eckie" heads the batting list for
the Ansons and has been pounding
the semi-pro pitchers of the Windy
City all over the lot. 1t is worth
noting that be did not get single
hit off of Piddington. The big
southpaw had them all on his belt,
allowing but three hits, two singles
and two Dagger
The locals scored two of their runs
in the first inning. Ahern the first
up got two Dagger. Madden hit
and Tige was put out at third Gleg
horn and Friend were presented with
free transportation and Palmer
raped out single. scoring 'Biddy'"
and Gleg. With the exception of
another single by Hauser there was
nothing more doing and Lancaster
was retired this inning without anoth--
er score.
In the fourth two more runs were
made, Hauser and Piddington regis
tering on sacrifice by Penno ck and
an error by one of the opposing in
felders
This was the last of the run getting
and the remainder of the game was
an exceedingly close contest.
Schwartz. the visiting pitcher
was rather wild during the fore part
of the game but after the fourth
did not give base n balls.
The fielding features of the game
were two catches by Andrews, the
visiting center fielder and Pennock,
of the Lancaster team Both catches
were made after long runs.
Mention should be made of the brill
liant game played by Katz at first.
He accepted all kinds of hard chanc
es without an error.
- The acora.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-09

Lancaster. q 0 o 2 0 0 0 0 "a
Ansons. 49,. % O 90 0 0 0 90
Summary-Two base hits, Arson,
Ahren and Palmer; struck out, by
Piddington, Z, by Schwartz 4; bases
on balls, off Piddington 3, off
schwartz A; Double plays, Katz to
Ahern, Andrews to Wilholt. UNI
pire, Frank Meyer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-09
No Use Trvinu.

You can't make girl with her first
engagement ring believe il is vulgar
70 wear large diamonds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-09-09
The State Tickets.
REPUBLICAN.


Governor-James o. Davidson, Sol
diers Grove.
Lieutenant governor-John Strange,
Oshkosh.
Secretary of state-James A. Frear,
Hudson.
State treasurer Andrew 81. Dahl,
Westby. Vernon county.
Attorney general-Frank L. Gill
bret, Madison.
Insurance commissioner-George E
Beedle, Embarrass
DEMOCRATIC.
John A. Alyward, Madison.
Lieutenant governor-Burt Will
liams Ashland.
Secretary state-Frank B. schultz,
Milwaukee.
State treasurer-WilIiam e. Piers
troff Middleton, Dane county.
Attorney general-Evan A. Evans,
Baraboo.
Insurance commissioner-Wi William
Guilliaume, Hartford.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
REPUBLICAN PLEDGES
FOR THE FUTURE,
THE TARIFF.

The Republican party declares unequiv-
ocally for revision of the tariff by Il
special session of Congress Immediately
following the inauguration of the next
President, and commends the steps al
ready taken to this end In the work as
signed to the appropriate committees OF
Congress which are now investigating the
operation and effect Of existing schedules.
In all tariff legislation, the true principle
Of protection is best maintained by the
imposition of such duties as will equal
the difference between the cost OF pro-
duction at home and abroad together
with reasonable profit TO American In
dustries We favor the establishment OF
maximum and minimum rates to be ad-
ministered by the President under limi-
tatons fixed In the law. the maximum
TO be available to meet Determinations
by foreign countries against American
goods entering their markets. and the
minimum represent the normal measure
of protection at home the aim and pur'
pose OF the republican policy being not
| only to preserve, without excessive du
| ties, that security against foreign compe
| tition to which American manufacturers
farmers and producers are entitled, bu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
CURRENCY.

We approve the emergency measure
adopted by the government during the
recent financial disturbance and espec-
tally commend the passage by Congress
at the last session of the Jaw designed
to protect the country from repetition
of such stringcncY. The Republican party
Is committed to the development of A
permanent currency system, responding
TO our greater needs and the appointment
Of the national monetary commission By
the present Congress. which will Impair
TALLY investigate all proposed methods
insures the early realization of this pur-
r., rrcs.rt currency laws have
fully justified their adoption. but an ex-
pandng commerce. marvellous growth in
wealth and population multiplying the
centres of distribution increasing the de-
mand for the movement of crops in the
West and South, and entailng periodic
changes in monetary conditions disclose
the need OF a more elastic and adaptable
system. Such "A system must meet the
requirement OF agriculturalists, manufac-
turers. merchants and business men gem
orally must be automatic in operation.
minimizing the fluctua tons in interest
rates and of the above all must be in
harmony with that republican doctrine
which insists that every dollar shall be
based upon and as good gold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
REPUBLICAN LEGISLATION.

Since the election OF William Mckinley
in 1896 the people of this country have
felt anew the wisdom of entruSting to
the Republican party through decisive
ma jorities. the control and direction Of
national legislation.
The many wise and progressive meas
ures adopted at recent sessions Of Con-
gress have demonstrated the patriotic
resolve of republican leadership in the
legislative department to keep step in
the forward march toward better govern
ment.
Notwithstanding the indefensibe fill
clustering of n democratic minority in the
House of Representatives during the
last session. many wholesome and pro-
gressive laws were enacted, and We
| especially commend the passage of the
emergency currency bill; the appointment
of the national monetary commission
the greater efficiency of he army and
navy: the widows pension bill the child
labor law for the District Of Columbia:
the new statutes for the safety of rail-
| road engineers and firemen and many
others acts conserving the public welfare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

Representative Boutwell, Of Illinois, who
nominated Cannon. was one OF the FIRST
delegates to mount a chair and call:
"IIurrah for Taft" The band played
1.-THE star Spangled Banner" and many
tional anthem.
After this the demonstration ceased.
A big crayon portrait OF Taft was
brought to the stage and prominently
placed.
NOMINATION MADE UNANIMOUS.
General woodford Of New York. was
recognized and said:
Mr.. Chairman, on the request OF
Governor Hughes and Of the united
New York delegation. I move that the
nomination Of william II. Taft be
made unanimous"
Senator Penrose Of Pennsylvania and
Representative Boutwell, OF Illinois
both claimed recognition. The
former was given the first chance and
he also moved to make the nomination
unanimous. Mr.. Boutwell, seconded
the motion and Indiana AMI the For
aker delegates followed. The motion
was nut by the chairman and carried
with n shout.
81 declare the vote to be unanimous
said the chairman and the last cheer
of the day was given In response. On
motion of Senator Fuller of oregon,
the convention took a recess at SEP
II. m. until to-morroy at ten o'clock.
THE VOTE BY STATES.
The following ballot will at to-morrow's
session be declared official:
Alabama cast % votes for Taft.
Alaska. Taft ?.
Arizona, Taft ..
Arkansas, Taft -
California. Taft u
Colorado. Taft 10.
Connecticut Taft IA.
Delaware, Taft 8.
District Of Columbia. Taft I. Foraker l..
Florida. Taft 10
Georgia. Foraker s, Fairbanks l. Taft II.
Hawaii. Taft 2.
Idaho Taft 6.
Illinois, Cannon 81. Taft
Indiana Fairbanks 50.
Iowa, Taft q.
Kansas. Taft %.
Kentucky. TAFT -, Fairbanks :.
Louisiana. Taft is.
Maine, Taft H.
Maryland, Taft 16.
| Massachusetts, Taft So
Michigan, Cannon. /. Taft p.
Minnesota, Taft D.
Mississippi. Taft %.
Missouri, Taft 36.
Montana, Taft s.
| Nevada. Taft g.
| Nebraska. Taft 10.
| New Uampshire Taft 3. Fairbanks 3.
New Jersey. Taft 10 Cannon 3. Fair
| banks .. Knox 4.
| New Mexico. Taft 2
| New York. Hughes g., Taft 10, Cannon
| g. One absent.
| North Carolina. Taft "a.
| North Dakota, Taft S.
Ohio. Foraker 4, Taft AZ.
Oklahoma. Taft IA.
| Oregon, Taft s.
| Pennsylvania. Knox Ga, Roosevelt 3
Taft /.
Philippine Islands. Taft 2.
| Porto Rico. Taft >.
Rhode Island. Taft s.
South Carolina, absent one; Fairbanks
2; Foraker 2; Taft 10.
South Dakota. Taft 8.
| Tennessee, Taft "a
| Texas. Taft IS.
| Utah. Taft 6.
| Vermont, Taft 8.
| Virginia. Taft q, Hughes ?. Foraker l.
| Washington, Ta:: 20.
West Virginia, Taft a.
| Wisconsin, Taft |, LaFollette %.
| Wyoming, Taft 6.
Total delegates $50. Taft. 702: Hughes
O. Cannon, IS; Fairbanks, 20; Knox, 6s
La Toilette 81 Foraker &c, Roos svelt 3
absent one. Tafts majority 49l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
WAGE FARMERS GENERALLY.

The same wise policy which has in
duced the Republican party to main
tain protection to American labor; to
establish an eight-hour day in the
construction Of all public works. TO In
crease the list of employees who shall
have preferred claims for wages under
the bankruptcy laws to adopt child
labor statute for the District of Co.
lumbia; to direct an investigation into
the condition OF working women and
children, and later. of employees Of
telephone and telegraph companies en-
gagged in interstate business: to appro-
pirate $4,000 at the recent session
of Congress in order 70 recure a
thorough inquiry into the causes of
| catastrophes and loss OF life IN the
mines; and to amend and strengthen
the law prohibiting the importation OF
| contract labor. will be pursued In ev
| cry legitimate direction within federal
| authority to tighten the burdens and
| increase tho opportunity for happiness
| and advancement OF all who toll. Tho
| Republican party recognizes the spec
J ial needs OF wage workers generally.
| for their we'll being means the we'll
being OF all. But moro important than
all other considerations Is that Of
good citizenship, and we especially
stand for tho needs of every American.
whatever his occupation. in his cap
acity as self-respecting citizen.
COURT PROCEDURE.
The Republican party will uphold
at all times the authority and integ-
(Continued on 18th page.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
W0mA AN S
BACkACHE

The back is the handspring Of
woman's organism. 1t quickly calls
attention to trouble by aching. It
tells, with other symptoms, such as
nervousness, headache, pains in the
loins, weight in the lower part Of
the body, that woman's feminine
organism needs immediate attention.
In such cases the one sure remedy
which speedily removes the cause,
and restores the feminine organism
to a healthy. normal condition il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
TRUSTS.

The Republican party passed the Sher-
man antitrust law over democratic op
position and enforced it after democratic
dereliction. 1t has been n wholesome In
strument for good in the hands OF wise
and fearless administration. But expert
ence has shown that its effectiveness can
be strengthened and It's real objects bet
ter attained by such amendments as will
give to the federal government greater
supervision and control over. and still
further publicity In the management of
that class of corporations engaged In in
terstate commerce having power and OPP
portunity to effect monopoles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

H. Ellis OF ohio surprised his hearers by
quoting telegram from President
Roosevelt and n letter and telegram
from Secretary Taft The President in
his MESSAGE first called attention to
telegram sent on the previous day in
support OF the injunction plank land I
hope very much" the telegram continu-
ed, that 1t will be adopted" The Prcsi-
dent said he stood for the square deal"
and was not in accord with the ex-
tremist views of either the manufactur-
ers' association on the one hand or the
trades unionists on the other.
Secretary Tafts communication re-
viewed the fact that his position on this
question was publicly announced two
years ago before he became a candidate.
He favored a plank which would make
impossible the radical use of the injunc-
ton, but would continue It's conservative
benefits.
Mr.. McCarter Of New Jersey, William
A. Drake Of Colorado, y. r. O'Neil Of
Idaho, and Allen NJ. Fletcher of Yer
mont spoke in opposition to the plank.
VOTE OF COMMITTEE.
Under the rule of secrecy adopted by
the committee, the official record of the
vote was not obtainable but the division
Is said to have been as follows. For the
injunction plank: Montgomery of Ala
bama. Rcmmel of Arkansas. Ullman of
Connecticut, Dupont of Delaware. Chubb
Of Florida, Johnson of Georgia. Hopkins
of Illinois, Hemenway of Indiana. Long
of Kansas. Bullitt of Kentucky, Mace of
Maryland, Crane of Massa chusctts. KEEL
logg of Minnesota Yellowley of Miss
issppi, Warner OF Missouri, Field of
Nebraska, Payne Of New York. Adams
OF North Carolina, lie Moure OF North
Dakota, Evans of Tennessee. Ellis of
Ohio, Harris of oklahoma, Dalzell Of
Pennsylvania, Dixon of Rhode Island,
era wford of South Dakota. Ogden of
Texas, Groner OF Virginia, Ballinger of
Washington. Cooper Of Wisconsin, Clark
of Wyoming, Sloan of Alaska. Flather
Of Arizona Burson of New Mexico, and
the Philippine and Porto Rico committee
men.
Against the plank: Melvin of California.
Drake Of Colorado, ONeil of Idaho,
Lacey Of Iowa, Dunn Of Maine, Fordney
of Michigan. Bennett of Montana. Nixon
Of Nevada, Moses of New Hampshire Nc
Garter Of New Jersey. SelbridSe OF
Oregon Sutherland Of Utah, Fletcher of
vermont, Mann Of West Virginia and
the committeeman from the District OF
Columbia and Hawaii.
Louisiana and South Carolina were not
recorded.
The text of the platform as adopted by
the committee on resolutions Is as FOL
| iouc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

their continued welfare through the OPP
Grafton Of republican politics, as the re-
cent safe passage of the American peo-
pie through financial disturbance which,
/, appearing in the midst of democratic
rule or the menace of It. might have
equalled the familiar democratic panics
of the past.
We congratulate the people upon this
renewed evidence OF American supremacy
and hail with confidence the signs now
manifest for a complete restoration Of
business prosperity in all lines of trade,
commerce and manufacturing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

also to maintain the high standard OF
living OF the wage earners OF this coun-
try. who are the most direct beneficiaries
OF the protective system. Between the
United States and the Philippines we be-
lieve in a reinterchange Of products with
limitations as to sugar and tobacco as
will afford adequate protection to domes-
intprpets
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM

Chicago. June lS-Earlier in the day
the battle over the platform has occupied
the close attention OF delegates and spec
tators. The platform framed by the
committee on resolutions was read by
It's chairman Senator Hopkins OF Illinois.
while minority report, rejecting the
views OF the supporters of Senator La
Toilette was presented by Congressman
Cooper OF Wisconsin. II was on one
hand the sledge hammer blows OF the
Wisconsin men against combinations and
monopoly. and on the other hand the
warning OF Hopkins against the social
istic doctrines OF Wisconsin" The plat
form was adopted by an overwhelming
vote. after many separate planks In the
Wisconsin plan had been buried under
adverse votes.
Although Senator Hopkins mas
| resonant voice the roar Of conversa-
ton swellcd steadily and some OF the
blanks were not heard clearly by the
| mass of delegates. The tariff revision
plank was not heard and 1t was dis
| regarded entirely not single hand
| clap followed as senator Hopkins
finished tho reading of the plank.
When the inti-iniunction plank was
| reached the words Integrity or
courts" called forth applause There
were cries of mo. no.. when the sug
Costion was made that the necessity
existed for change in the present
manner Of issuing injunctions. The
conclusion Of the plank was gener-
ously applauded. The planks immed-
iately following were given little at
tention.
Representative Cooper was greeted
with cheers from tho Wisconsin dele
cations.
Chairman Lodge before Mr.. cooper
began tho reading OF his report an
nounced that debate on the question
would be confined within 40 minutes
one half to each sid,. Senator Hop
kins, he said. would have charge Of
the debate on the side OF the majority
and Representative Cooper for the mi
nority
TIE MINORITY DEFEATED.
Governor Hanley OF Indiana asked
} for a separate vote OF the minorit,
plank in the figure OF publicity II
} campaign expenses and another dele
! gate asked for n separate vote on thu
physical valuation Of railroads and th'
election Of senators by the people.
, The roll call resulted: Ayes %; NOE
$50, thereby defeating the minority re
port except those three planks 81
which separate votes were taken.
The vote on the motion to adopt tn
minority plank on publicity for cam
, paign expenses resulted: Ayes %: noe
$50 thus defeating the plank.
, The vote on the minority plank fav
oring valuation of railroads resulted
Ayes 90. AMI noes 917, thereby de
feating the plank.
The roll call on the minority plan
providing for the election of Unite
States senators by direct popula
|, | vote resulted: ia ayes: S66 noel
!, | thereby defeating the plank.
, The platform was then adopted b
Q a viva voce vote,
FLETCHER AGAINST THE PLANE
a In the fght over the anti injunctio
plank In The resolution committee Wac
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
RAILROADS.

We approve the enactment Of the rail-
road rate law and the vigorous enforce
ment by the present administration OF
the statutes against rebates and dis
ordinations as result OF which the
advantages formerly possessed by the
large shipper over the small shipper
have substantially disappeared and in
| this connection We commend the appro-
priation by the present Congress TO en-
able the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion to thoroughly Investigate, and give
publicity to, the accounts OF interstate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN PLATFORM

Once more the Republican party, in ma
tional convention assembled. submits its
case to tho people. This great historic
organization, that destroyed slavery
preserved tho union, restored credit eN-
panded the national domain. established
sound financial system, developed the
| Industries and resources of the country
| and gave to the nation her seat of honor
| in the councils OF the world. now meets
the new problems OF government with the
same courage and capacity with when
IL solved the old