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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04

social conditions In America will fol-
low the pointing out Of the lessons
taught by these figures when the ind
ings are published some months hence
and it Is known what are the causes
that have led this vast number of mar
ried couples to the divorce courts and
what resulted from that action.
The census bureau through its active
office force has penetrated to every
county in Uncle Sans domain and
there unearthed the real facts that
have brought about those events that
thaye caused the clatter of gossiping
tongues and the breaking up Of families
during the past two decades. Every
Court House in the land, whether in
metropolitan city or rural solitude, has
been visited and made to give up its
musty records for the inspection Of the
governments secret agents, and now
an outline covering each case and Civ
ing the detail Of it's cause and conse-
quences is on file at Washington.
Two years ago through joint resolu-
tion Congress authorized and instruct
ed the director of the census to collect
and publish statistics relative to mar
riage and divorce. The resolution fol-
lowed message from the President
urging its necessity and citing the fact
that no such statistics had been collect
ed for 20 years back.
A general demand for divorce sta
fSti vrvI0 I0ct
strongly urging reform in divorce legis-
alton. A divorce congress had just been
held in Washington which was partici-
pated in by representative clergymen
and students of social conditions from
all over the country. The movement
toward unifying the divorce laws by
getting all the States to adopt the same
statute was being pushed TO the front,
and it had not then been shown as
practically impossible to get them to
reach an agreement. An amendment
to the constitution was being urged,
for it was shown that there had arisen
q social condition that had not been
contemplated by the far-sighted franz
ers Of that instrument who had fore
seen many of the difficulties of the
growing community. The demand was
such as to call for action and the cen
sus was ordered.
The figures have not so far been
grouped to such an extent that 1t is
possible to determine what are the
principal causes of divorce nor where
they are granted with the greatest de-
gree of ease and frequency. 1t Is but
known that 100000 applications have
been filed in the 20 years and estimated
that out of these two-thirds, or in
rough numbers 100000 were granted.
The much mooted actual facts will be
furnished as soon as the working force
Of the census bureau is able to mar
shall them into shape When the figures
are completed they will be comparable
to a similar period covered by a similar
census taken 20 years ago, and deduc-
lions will be possible showing to what
extent, if any, the granting Of divorce
was developed during that time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04

glands order forbidding ammunition
TO be sent to America, messenger was
dispatched to Portsmouth to report. It
was on Dec. Is, 1874. that Paul Revere
took his first public ride, journey not
SO well known in history as the famous
ride to Concord, but one fraught with
important consequences.
Fort William and Mary, at New Cas-
tie Portsmouth harbor, was held by a
British garrison Of five men. In the
fort, it was known, were large stores
-of arms and ammunition. When the
news Of Revere's message was made
known to the patriots, John Sullivan,
a young lawyer, just returned from the
Provincial Congress, came forward
with the proposition to seize the stores
of the fort, and offered to lead the at
tack.
1t was a\haZardous undertaking. but
Sullivan carried it through successful
~. He and his men surprised the fort,
hauled down the British colOrs and
captured the stores. The one hundred
barrels Of powder were hidden in the
houses of the patriots and under the
pulpit of Durham church. Much of this
ammunition did good service at Bunk
er Hill. This was the first armed
movement Of the Revolution.
Some interesting facts in regard to
the personality of Sullivan are given
iii Mr.. McClintock's History OF New
hampshire"
John Sullivan was sturdy farm boy
who wanted to enter the bar, but who
was too poor to get an education At
the age of Is he presented himself to
Judge LivermOre of Portsmouth, ask
ing for work and instruction.
What can you do if 1 take you?"
inquired the judge.
Il can split wood, take care Of hOrs-
es, do your gardening, and perhaps
find time for study if l can have the
privilege" was the reply.
Judge LivermOre was attracted to
the lad and took him to service John
made rapid advance in the study of
law, unsupported by his master. One
day he actually got into court, and was
pleading for his client when the Judge
entered the room. Sullivan won his
case. After 1t was over the judge said
to him:
John, my kitchen Is no place for
you. Give your studies your undivid-
ed attention, and you shall have all
the help you need"
The young lawyer had settled in
Durham when the war broke out. and
being an ardent patriot he threw down
his books and took up arms. In 1773
he was made brigadier-general, and
performed signal service all through
the Revolution. After the war Wash
ingtOn appointed him federal judge Of
New HAMPSHIRE
Mrs. John Adams interesting letters
contain the following account of the
soldier:
Il drank coffee the other day with
General Sullivan on Winter Hill. A
man of sense and spirit. Not very
suddenly moved, but when once
aroused not easily lulled. Easy and
social. He is we'll calculated for mill
tary station, as he seems possessed of
the popular qualities necessary to at
tach men to him."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04
A Hero of the Revolution.

Durham, n. H., Is making an effort
to place a fitting memorial over the
grave of the Continental hero, Major
General John Sullivan. 1t is fitting
that this lawyer-soIdier of the Reyolu-
ton should not be forgotten, for it was
he who led the first action of the war
Before Concord fired that shot heard
around the world" Sullivan had taken
the initial step in armed hostility.
When Boston got the news of En-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04
THE CooN's LULLABY.

Heah yo' Rastus shet yo' little sleepy haid
Nanny gvTne huh lamb tuh reS-(Po' lamb y
Ebry possum chile dreanin' in It's bed,
my precious honey-yes, yo am!
Swing oh sing, hoI Lucy whar yo' bin so late?
Lemm a niggah courtin yo'-(Yes, you'll
Hurry up 20 rasals TO deres con bread de plate
nanny loves huh homes, she do!
Laws, now, Rastus gvne tub yo hard
Slap yo' tuh peak an break 1t -(Po' lambD
Monstrous Boyle waitn in de yard
Nammy's only jokin' yes, she am!
Swing, oh! sing no Petah yes, yo' giti
Washn'on, I'll cu1 yo' wool fo yo'-(Yes you!)
void SIGH chiuns yit-
But nanny loves huh hOnies she dol
-Aassey's Magazine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04
Frenzied Arithmetic.

Teacher-NOw, Tommy. if your faith
er had twenty dozen eggs in his store
and found that eighteen of them were
bad, how much would he lose?
Tommy-NOthin l guess You don't
know pa.-School Board Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04
His Arch Look.

Sally Gay-What a cunning little fell
low Mr.. Callipers is!
Dolly Swift-Cunning? Why, he's
dreadfully bowlegged.
Sally Gay-Yes, but that gives him
such an arch look, you know.--Truth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04
DIVORCE STATISTICS.
Nearly 100000 Applications Made
I'm Past Twenty Years.

An outline of 100000 tragedies,
comedies, farces, as the case might be,
Is being completed as the government
census bureau finishes its t. JuatiOn
of all the applications for divorce that
have been filed IN the United States IN
the past 20 years. The strongest search
li..ht that has ever been turned upon
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04

Some one should explain why shoes
hurt so much worse when one is 60
ing to church than when one is run
ming TO q fire.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-03-04

It's a pity man can't make money
as easily as woman spends 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
HAL CHASE CANNOT AGAIN PLAY WITH NEW YORK;
NATIONAL COMMISSION TO BAR OUT FIRST BASEMAN

sprinters. Always ruling favorite in the
betting, she ran second to Smiley Cornett
until the final furlong and then drawing
away cleveriy in the fast time OF % 20
seconds. considering the fact that the
track was somewhat dead. Booger Red
was third. The summary:
First race. Fnturity course: sellng-Anna
May, 100 (McCarthy). 8 to s. won: Hereafter.
1N lE. sullivan, to !. second; Nagazama.
100 tRettig,, 16 to 3. third. Time, Ito is. St
Francis. Matte Mack Bucoiic. Tawasentha.
Combury, ROckstone and HalfOn also ran.
Second race five and half furlongs; purse
Mailman. lib neel, IL to 20. won: Listowei, log
Kirsehbauml. so to /. third Time. l.07 Is.
Rosevale. Workbox, Jim Mallady. Little Jane
and Allness also
Third race. mile and seventy yards: selling
Import. 102 GILBERT, Il to ., won: Tony Faust
ITO tMcCarthy>. IL to 10, second; Iogistilia. 1n'
(Rettig,. 1G to l. third. Time. LA 3-5. Cadi-
chon, Fred Bent and Okenite also ran.
Fourth race. five furlongs: Prather handicap
Jeanne dare, 107 (IcCarthy). even, won: Smiley
96 tkirschhanmnl. s to I, third. Time. O59 10
Pajerita. Bellwether. Native Son. Seven Full
John A. Malone and Burning Bush also ran.
Fifth race. one mile-kelowana. 112 Mc
Carthy), 30 to 1. won: Miss Mazzoni. 1Ol
walsh. to TO- second; Rhincck. 112 tButlef,.
Is to I. third. Time. 1.41 Is. My Pal, Sir
Brillar. Surety. kamsack. Mile r. and Metla-
katla also ran.
Sixth race. six furlongs-Palo Alto. 1O4 RET
l.. second Sainvoke. 100 MCCARTHY. to !.
third. Time. LA %. Budding Water. Cowen.
Andy Ginter. r. NJ. Brown. Osceola. Pirate
Queen and Col. Hackett also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
PETERS WINS GOOD
ROLLER SKATING RACE

One of the largest crowds that ever
visited the Hippodrome Skating Rink was
on hand last night. PROF. Davidson en-
tertained the audience with his usual role
Of fancy skating and was very spectacu-
lar in his performance. A preliminary
one-half-mile race for amateurs brought
out Moore and Donnelly, both local lads.
Moore captured this contest. defeating his
opponent by three yards in one monute
and thirty-four seconds. The track for
the main event was put into condition, and
when Woodward and Peters were intro
duced to the audience, the house wildly
cheered. Each of these racers had many
followers on hand. The boy from the
west, who appeared in a green skating
with interest. When the sound of the
two-mile affair Woodward had the inside
track and did not exert himself in order
to set the pace. Peters hung close be-
hind the local boy for little over a mile
and then like thunderbot made a beau
tiful sprint and succeeded in landing in
front. The race from then on was
battle royal as the lads circled the course
at terrific speed. After he had gained
the lead. the champion OF the west had
everything his own way and his opponent,
Woodward. nearly fell more than once in
an attempted sprint. The time was five
minutes and forty seconds.
Tonight Peters and Woodward will meet
for the third time in three-mile event.
and one OF the best skating races ever
pulled off in the District Is promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
BILLIARD PLAYERS
WERE NOT PAID

CHICAGO. ILL.,, December 2.-Charges
of professionalism said to have been made
against amateur billiard players by a
member of the Chicago Athletic Associa-
ton have stirred up the billiard men all
over theB country The players in the
event were Calvin Demarest, who recent
ly turned professionals: Fred Conklin
and Clarence Jackson, all of Chicago;
Charles Wright Of San Francisco, and j.
Ferdinand Poggenburg and Edward Card
these men accepted salaries last winter
while they were playing in the national
amateur billiard tournament.
ALL the charges are denied by the play
ers. and from statements made by local
billiard men it would seem that the
charges are unfounded.
II am going to sift this matter to the
bottom and find out who has made the
charges. and make them prove Them
said Julius Bake. vice president of the
Brunswick Balke-Collende- Company, yes
terday. II do not believe an yone of the
men mentioned has ever broken the anna
teur rules. DemareSt, of course, is no
longer an amateur but l am convinced he
did not accept salary to play in the anna
ton up with Herman NJ. Eoelschef, who
was chairman of the billiard committee of
the c. A. A. when the tournament was
held there and he informs me that the
club did not pay any of the players, and
that so far as he knows the committee
has no charges to make against any of
the men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
ANNUAL SESSION
OF TROTTING BOARD

NEW YORK. December 2. - Owners.
trainers, drivers and others interested In
the light harness races look forward with
a great deal Of interest to the meeting OF
the board of review of the National Trot
ting Association. which usually meets
early in 8 December at the Murray Hill
Hotel. Yesterday was no exception to the
rule When Maj Peter p. Johnston Of
Lexington. KY. raped for order and w.
H. Gocher of Hartford. Conn, the secre-
tary, called the roll. it was found that
three Of the five districts Of the associa-
ton were represented. as follows: Atlantic
district Henry N. Balm. Poughkeepsie.
~ Y: central district. William Russell
Allen, ST. Louis Mo-. western district. a.
p Sandles, Ottawa. Ontario, who succeeds
DevereuX, the famous amateur driver OF
Cleveland. Charles Dana Powell of the
eastern district was unable to be present
on account Of illness. while no word was
heard from the representative of the Pa
cific district.
A double-team race at the Belmont
Driving Park, Philadelphia, last summer.
which was won by team driven by Oliver
Bair, brother Of Billy Bair. who trained
and drove Maud S. in all of her great
races. was expected to develop into an
other c. X. G. Billings-Smathers affair,
but Mcdonald, owner of the losing pair,
who preferred charges of doping, failed
to appear.
An affidavit was presented by Secretary
Gocher setting forth McDonald's claims
and testimony in rebuttal was heard,
number of Philadelphia horsemen. includ-
ing Joshua Evans. who started the race
being heard. Mr.. Bair also presented
number Of ah1davits in support of his de-
tense.
James Farley, the strike breaker. who
has stock farm at Plattsburg. n. Y.
appeared before the board to testify in
the case of his PAGER. Judex cora, which
which had a record for three of the fast
est winning heats in five-heat race over
a half-mile track, and tied the worlds
record in a fiye-heat race, was disqualified
after winning the first two heats at
race at the Middleburg, VT, fair. Farley
was in the sulky at the time, and he pro-
tested vigorously against the ban placed
upon his horse
1t was commended that Judex, when in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
Possibility Shift Another CBa Bali Pot to Bubble Next Week.
Records Go Amateur Union MtTrotng Board in Session.
George Washington Foot Ball Team Banqueted Bowling

the lead, swerved upon entering the
stretch, and that he interfered with horses
outside of him. Farley did not deny that
his horse swerved, but he stoutly con-
tended that the conduct of his horse would
have had no bearing the final result
had he been properly recognized by the
judges. The race was split up between
three horses, and JudeX was declared out
Of the money.
The protest of Harry Brusie, driver of
the trotter Jay Kay, owned by Fred Fair
bush Of Boston, was heard. According to
the evidence, Peter Bahia, driven by w.
judged to be the winner of sixth place of
the $4,000 American Derby, which was
won by Allan Winter. at Readville, Mass,
last summer but the Jay Kay forces who
appeared before the board yesterday con-
tended that their horse undoubtedly won
the position.
A case that Interested many of the
horsemen present was that of the stallion
Aviator, 9. 1914, which vas suspended by
the New England Breeders Association
at its meeting at Readville. Mass, last
August, for the alleged default of a pay
ment to the American Derby. E. NJ.
Gillies of Providence, r. l., owner and
trainer Of Aviator. testified that the first
proved pretty conclusively that the second
payment had also been made. The case
was adjourned so as to enable Gillies to
produce the checks that he had sent for
the payments.
The session ended last night, with the
board reserving decision in every one OF
the cases submitted for adjudication. The
boards decisions will be made known this
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
PLENTY OF MONEY
ABROAD, SAY JOCKEYS

NEW YORK, December -Four Ameri-
can tockeys-Johnny Reiff, ]. G. Ranch.
Lucien Lyme and Harry Berkenruth-who
won fame and fortune on the European
race tracks last summer arrived on the
Kaiser Wilhelm II yesterday. Reiff and
Ranch were accompanied by their wives.
The quartet of race track pilots came
here on a holiday jaunt. They registered
at the Hoffman House.
Last season l rode In Germany" said
Reiff. My employers. who gave me
two-year contract, were Won Lang Pom
choff. NJ. Won Sneider and Felix Simon.
Although the horses were all new TO me
and my experience of racing in Germany
limited, / managed to ride fi.ty-three win
ners and finished second on the list.
Jockey Builick. an Australian rider. who
was under contract 10 ride the horses
owned by the Imperial stables, was the
most successful jockey
While Reiff was talking, Peter De Lacy.
the eX-poolroom king. who did much to
have the Percy-Gray racing law in this
state repealed, greeter Reiff cordially and
appointed himself the Jockeys manager
his speech so that his employers would
not misconstrue his meaning and think
that he was casting reflections on the
sport abroad.
Never fear" replied Reiff, I'll never
say anything that will injure racing in
Germany. | like that country and its
people. That is why I'm going back
next spring to ride out my contrac'.
Racing in Germany is picking up won
derfully. OF course it is not conducted
on the great scale that ii is in France
or England. but large crowds attend
the race courses. So popular is the
sport that new course, located near
Berlin, is now being constructed.
Il met Fred Buriew and frankie
O'Nell in Paris just before | sailed,
continued Rein Success has far
crowned their efforts on the French
turf They began business by claiming
several horses out OF selling races, ana
with them ran races on the fiat L WAS
told tina: the French stewards would
only permit the Americans VINO have
recently arrived 10 train jumpers. IN
case the Yankees wished to race horses
on the flat that they wouiu only be ape
to do so by engaging trainers VINO were
in receipt OF licenses.
Lucien Lyme, who will spend the holi-
days with his parents in Kentucky, was
loud in his praise of Rhodora, Rlcharo
Crokers great three-year-old hlly.
she is one of the best horses ever
rode and one of the greatest fillies ever
saw" he declared. Il rode her when
she won the Thousand Guineas and
race at Ascot. l also had the mount
when she fell in the race for the oaks. II
she had not met with an accident she
would easily have won that race Tor sne
was going strong when the Gypsy morse
ran into her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
fident of getting together strong aggre-

fident of getting together a strong aggre-
cation Of athletes.
OF the men out, Murphy. Wieser. Lar
aide and Connolly look good for the dis
lance running while Dahill and Graham
are sprnters. The rest of the track men
have not been classified as yet. since
none Of them have had any experience.
In the shot-put the props are sure to
shine. kerwin. the star fuliback of the
football team yesterday heaved the
twelve FOUNDER over forty feet. With
practice he should be able to make 1t at
least foIty-f1ve. and that would win in
almost any scholastic meet held in this
vicinity.
Manager Donald Daley last night an
nounced his plans for the season. A
captain of the team will be chosen i'm
mediately after the holidays and then
men will be picked to compete in the
federal games of February 20. The
coaches intend to direct all attention to
these and expect TO get together a strong
aggregation to be entered for the inter-
scholastic track championship. After
to represent the props in the race at the
Georgetown meet, which will decide the
interscholastic relay championship of the
District. This will end the indoor work.
An outdoor interclass meet will be
held in the spring, and II enough men
show up dual set of games will he
arranged with some one OF the high
schools to come off late i'm May. Such
an event would prove interesting and
no doubt turn out to be q success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
DoMINUS ARvI WINS.
Captures Mount Lowe Handicap at
Los Angeles in a Drive,

LOS ANGELES. Cal. December I'm a
driving finish Dominus Arvi won the
Mount Lowe handicap at six furlongs at
Santa Anita yesterday. defeating high
class field. Summary:
First race. FIVE and onn-half furlongs: selling
Lord Nelson. 105 U'agey. 3 to 2. won; Kerry.
lo8 tMusgravel. to 1. second: San Nicholas
1Oi u. Howard). 20 to !, third. Time. Los 40
Bitter Sir. Miss Fairbanks. Mark Time. Elem
Ing. Toupee: Slippery, Byron. Grand Dame and
Brush p also ran.
~, ou six 1ufo9ss lin
(E. Martini. to /. third. Time. 1.13 Is.
Modema, Otilo, leila e., Nasmerito and Osorine
also ran.
Third race. one mile; purse-Harcourt. JOG
stein). to 5, second: Ida May. 1os pag"l.
8 to s.. third. Time. 1.3s 4-5 W. H. Carey.
j. G. Glenn and The Hammer also ran.
Fourth race. Mount Lowe handicap; six fur
1ongs-Domnus Arvi. lis Archibald). to 1.
won: Collo1uy. III Powers,. to 5. second;
Dandeion. 100 tshilling). to 2. third. Time.
IL 25. Rosegal. Magazine. Rialto, Ethel Day,
Llsaro and Rubric also ran.
Fifth race, seven furlongs. Pal. 90 "a: Harris.
to !; won; Airs: lo4 on. Nelson,. 10 to i: sec
1.25 3-5. Uncle Henry. Lee Harrison II. The
Sultan and Captain Burnett also ran.
Sixth race. seven furlongs-Day Star. 10t
page. 0 to 2, won; Translucent. 1O4 u.
Howard. . to 2. second: MilDitas. 1o7 Nrchi-
bald) 30 to 1. third. Time. 1.25 is. Taos
Cork Hill. Manila s.. Timothey Wen. vivant and
Bud Emory also ran
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-02
WESTERN HIGH BOYS
SMOTHER FRIENDS

The Western High School eleven did not
find much trouble in keeping the Friends
Select School from scoring in their game
yesterday on the west field, and as a re-
suit the latter aggregation was beaten
to a FRAGILE. Score, 30 to o.
Sizing each team up. 1t could be seen
that the eleven from Georgetown was
largely the better of the two az far as
team work and speed were concerned, but
as to weight they were about evenly
m .ched From the start the boys bear
ing the colors of Red and White played
fast foot ball. making two touchdowns in
the first fifteen minutes of play and four
in the latter half. The eleven represent
ing the Friends School did not make a
first down once during the entire contest.
Robson played a strong game on the
line and his bucking was one Of the
features of the contest. Hartig and
Navin of the losing aggregation played a
game worthy of mention.
Tom Kirby returned several days ago
from a most successful season at the Uni
versity of Georgia. where he had been
coaching. He has been with the George