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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for the Office of District At
torney at the September primaries.
Having practised law in Grant
county for the past fourteen years,
I ought to be qualified by expert
ence to fill the Office acceptably.
GEO. B. CLEMENTSON
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

The Multiplication Of Republics.
The London News recently featured
the republics of the world, prfnttrg on
a two gage sheet the portraits Of twen-
ty-four presidents. Judging frOm the
number Of republics, the News is cor
rect In assuming that republicaufSm
is spreading. Only two of the nuns-
Der are in Europe-France and Swift
zerIand. Switzerland probably comes
nearer to the ideal Of a republic than
any nation under the sun. France Is
q republic in form only, for the cabi-
net rules, and the president is elected
by the senate. Mexfco is great coun-
try and is often referred to as an ex-
ample of the benefits accrufng from
republican rule. But the fact is that
Mexico is under a dictatorship, and
probably there is more Individual free
dom today in monarchfcal England
than in the republic OF Mexico.
England is probably the best rep
resentative in the world Of the liberal
monarchy idea. It is more democratic
than the majority Of 30 called repub-
lies. and for more than q generation
the drift Of English political thought
has been toward increased power for
the people, with the throne only
symbol. France in reaction from the
extremes Of republicaniom inclines to-
ward q strong head and centralized
uover In actual ruling. Cuba Il among
the newest republics Panama VIII
have less opportunity for years TO
come for Independent development
than Cuba, provided the Cubans be-
have themselves halfway. But about
all experience In the states south OF
us shows that tie democratic title Is
generally a cover for dictatorship and
seldom a guarantee of prosperity or OF
stability, which is the strong right arm
OF prosperity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
The Gaelic language.

The old Gaelic language was spoKen
by all the branches of the great Celtic
race, for, while a dialect OF the Celtic
language, it was so IKE the other
Celtic dialects that no Ce1t would find
difficulty in speaking IT, Specifically,
it was the speech Of the Manxmen,
Welsh, Scotch highlanI1ersS Cornish
men. Bretons and many Of the Irish.
It Is stilI spoken In soma. parts Of Ire
land, Wales, the highlands and the
Isle Of Mans-New York American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

a Now York labor leader is given
as the authority for the statement that
John MITCHELL has decided not to take
the stump for Bryan nor to take
any part in the campaign. At
the same time comes the announce
ment from Secretary Easfey of the
Civic Federation that Mitchell hence
ferth will devote his whole time to
the trade agreement department. Of
the federation. In making the Osfer
OF the position 20 Mitchell President
Low of the federation said Michel
would command the cooperation of
both employers and employees.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

It has been. demonstrated that ina
alacier does Int move in one hEocEr
Bat flows, accommodating itself to- the
channel In witch Il moves. Professor
Tyndall plantakE q row Of sticks Ia .
straight line across q glacier, and after
Q few days t1Se line had become q
crescent, with the concavity upward.
showing thar the middle Of the. glacier
moved faster than the sides, Just as In
a river the stream Is stronger In the
center.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19


The Hon. Champ Clark's forceful
comparison OF a modern national con-
vention with a boiler factory as a
place for deliberation has provoked
thought throughout the country and
even called forth approval in many
quarters. In one convention this year
q delegate spoke Of the occasion as a
'ratifcation"-that is, gathering to
formally announce and celebrate the
party's popular choice. 1t is the rati-
ncation feature to which critics like
Champ Clark and those who agree
with him object, not the ratification
sentiment, but the ratification uproar
and the miscellaneous multitude"
that really dominates In the proceed
ings and creates the uproar for its own
entertainment.
After agreeing with Mr.. Clark's gen.
eraI opinion that a modern national
convention Is ridiculous instead Of In
spring, as all ratification gatherings
should be, the Boston Herald proceeds
to argue that in these functions "the
public Is at once the spectator and the
Snowman" 1t continues:
The conventions are held in the cities
which will make the highest bid for the
show-bids IN cash and accommodation.
The cities must get something for their
money. They double and treble their
prices. The national committees agree
~ ho kQanQra n defQin
gates four days in session. The hotels
keep I'D their prices for q week. The
biggest halls are secured simply because
they will hold the biggest crowds, and the
big crowds enable the guarantors to get
back their money with handsome divi-
dends. To attract the crowds and get the
money the whole thing is turned into a
show. The house and the senate at
Washington, where the nations laws are
made, are not turned into show places
for vast crowds Neither IL the chamber
Of the supreme court, where the constitu-
tionality OF the law Is decided. Why
should the meetings at which the two
chief candidates and the platforms Of the
political parties are selected and framed
be turned into gigantic circuses for the
delight Of bowling crowds?
In theory the public attends the NOM
mating convention by courtesy at the
invitation Of the celebrating body,
whereas In practice the public goes to
be thrilled, amused, or what not, and,
having the preponderance in lung pow
er with minimum regard for de-
cency and order, manages to have its
way. Really Champ Clark has given
the nation thought to make it sit up
and take notice. But opinion win be
divided. The New York Independents
convention reporter, Mr.. Charles NJ.
Harger, who was at Chicago and Den
yer, closes his report Of the meetings
as follows: "a national convention has
its faults. 1t is ridiculous In some Of
It's features, but 1t is the biggest spec
tacle on the boards in a quadrennium
and worth the price many times over"
And the Cleveland Plain Dealer re-
marks anent Representative Cfark's
radical suggestion for reforming the
institution, The men who run ma
ional conventions WIN be inclined to
Imile, but not to act"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
a. Mere Pltt1ssos.

Mrs. Nurich-I told widow DOwnes
10 send her boy to you and you'd give
him a position. Mr.. Nnrich-Well, Z
didn't give him no position. He came
with a note from her, an she said IN
the note, st must find employment for
my boy, even If he works for mere
pittance." The nerve. Of her CALM me
"a mere Observation-Disclosures Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
Her Mild Ambition

''You expect your boy Do become a
good manr'
The mothers face fell.
''He Is not a brilliant child" she
made answer doubtfully. mo, think
/ shall have to be content if he attains
only a moderate success-becomes q
very rich man, say. or something Ike
that."-Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

hereby announce myself can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for the Office of sheriff of
Grant county. To those who do
not know me will say 1 was born
on farm, in the town of Hazel
Green, in 1851, and have voted the
Republican ticket ever since Z be-
came a voter. I have been constable
and local Deputy Sheriff for Is years
last past. JOHN SHEILIAM,
Platteville, wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

I hereby announce that / am
candidate for the nomination for
member of congress on the Republi-
can ticket, before the primaries to
be held Sept. 1, 1908. If nominated
and elected, I assure you that will
do my utmost to faithfully serve the
people of this district. Your sup
port at the primary will be greatly
appreciated. Respectfully yours,
D. o. MAHONEY,
Viroqua, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
A Dry Joke.

evil you take something to drink ?"
with pleasure"
The photo was taken, and the sitter
said:
"But what about that little invita-
tion?"
"Oh, sir, that is just trade ruse Of
mine to give a natural and interested
expression to the face"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress Third District.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination for member of
congress on the Republican ticket
before the primaries to be held next
September and earnestly solicit your
support. Should / be nominated
and elected I will use my best eff
forts for the best interests of the
district and state. Respectfully,
ATLEY. PETERSON.
Soldiers Grove, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

1t seems to be pretty generally con-
eeded that the million votes Hearst s
independence League is expected to
east will be very largely drawn from
the democratic party, particularly
from the labor element IN the cities.
which Mr.. Bryan is now so in
dustriously trying to cater to.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
A Scratch.

"How does Mrs. Sleigh get on in the
club?'
"Oh, she always comes up to the
scratch"
"Of course she does-the cat!'--Kan.
gas City Newsbook.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

The Dodgeville Sun-Republic has
been sold to stock company of local
republicans and has been changed
from a democratic to a republican
paper. 1t will exploit "the Wiscon-
ain idea. Frank w. Hadden re-
mains as editor and manager.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
Not Superstitious.

'Do you believe in ghostsT asked
the man who resents all superstition.
mo, subj" answered Erastus Pink
ley. cam all rs hopin' is dat dem
chooses will lemme stay dat way std
o. comm aroun' tryin' to convince me-"
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
COUNTY CLERK.

I wish to announce to the voters
of Grant county that I will be a
candidate for the Republican NOM
ination for the Office of county clerk,
subject to the action of the Sep
TENDER primaries.
PHIL HoTTENSTEIN,
Harrison Township.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
A Different Proposition.

Pompous Director (hotly)-Why did
you refuse to give my son a fair
chance to show what he could do?
Don't you believe In introducing young
blood in the business? Superintendent
Il do, but not young bloods.-Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

] respectfully announce my candi-
dacy for the Republican nomination
for the Office of Clerk of Grant
county, subject to the decision at
the September primaries.
PHIL d. HENDERSON, JR.,
Platteville, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

Only two weeks more until the date
of the primary election. Got your
candidates picked out? The names of
all the candidates who will appear on
the primary ballot were published in
the Herald last Saturday and will
again be published on Saturday of
this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

Verne S. Pease is again in charge
Of the Boscobel Dial Enterprise as
editor and manager, the paper being
owned by the estate of the late John
W. Blake. The paper has been re-
duced to tx column quarto, all
home print
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
SsEREFF.

! respectfully announce my candl-
dacy for sheriff on the Republican
ticket, subject tor the decision of the
voters at the primary.
HEEa6ANG FOSBESDER,
Fennimore, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

I hereby announce that I am a
candidate for the Office of District
Attorney of Grant County on the
Republican ticket, subject to the
will of the voters at the September
primaries. S. E. SMALLEY.
Cuba City, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination ON the
Republican ticket for the Office of
county treasurer subject to the
action of the voters at the Septem-
beT primaries.
e. j. BRINKMAN,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

I WISH Se'annOunce to the voters of
Grant cOCsaEy that am candidate
for county treasurer subject to the
Republicans primaries FL September.
CLEO. PETERSEN,
Flora. town of BeetOwn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
La The Wrnnn Shon.

Mrs. Newlywed-I want to buy a
steak. Lumberman-Hickor oak or
ash? Mrs. Newlywed = Porterhouse.
Lumberman = You'll find that in the
butcher shop. This is lumber yard
Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

can act as may be deemed desirable,
but nothing has been brought before
me to warrant the suspension of the
order. I direct that it be executed. I"
Theodore Roosevelt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

! herewith announces myself as q
candidate for sheriff Of Grant coun
ty on the Republican ticket. sub
ject to the September primaries.
RoAERT GLENN,
Wvalusing. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
TREASURER.

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for County Treasurer, and
respectfully ask the consideration of
the Republican voters of Grant
county. W. D. BURR,
Little Grant, Wis.
P. o, address Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19
FOR CLERK OF COURT

l hereby announce myself as
for the Office of clerk of
court on the Republican ticket sub
ject to the decision of the voters at
the September primaries.
GEO. w. BARROWS.
Cassville, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

I respectfully announce nsyself to
the voters of Grant county as
candidate for bhe nominatiOn for
sheriff on the Republican ticket at
the fall primaries.
AMESs O. LAIRD,
Cuka City, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

I hereby announce myself candi
date for the Republican nomination
for the Office of District Attorney.
HARRY E. CARTHEW,
Lancaster, wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

Iwish to announce thatI will be
a candidate for sheriff on the Re
publican ticket al the fall primaries.
JAMES NJ HARNHRR0AD,
PlhtteMlle, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

Some people only believe half Of
what they hear, and then invariably
select the wrong half-New York Tel
egram.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-19

Trugality is fair fortune and habits
Of industry a good estate.-Franklin.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-14
Two skes-50 cents and y1.0e.
Paul G. Schulz & Sons, Special Agents
HIS LAST DESPERATE RESORT.
There We're Others ia the Same
predicament He Was.

The judge had his patience soreIy
| tried by lawyers who wished TO talk
and by men who tried to cvade Jury
service. Between Hypothetical ques-
tons and excuses II seemed AS If they
never would get TO the actual trial
of the case. So when the puzzled
little German, who had been ae-
cepted by both sides, jumped up. the
Judge was eXasperated
"Shudge,' cried he German
what is it?'' demanded the
Judge
II t'ink | Ike to go home to my
wife. - said the German.
You can't" retorted the Judge.
"Slt down"
But, shudge," persisted the Ger
man, ~ don't t.ink | make good
shuror,"
You're the best In the box" said
the Judge. sit down"
"What box" said the German.
Jury box said the Judge.
ooh, ! thought il vas bad box
that people gets in sometimes
NO said the Judge, the bad
box is the prisoners box"
But, shudge, persisted the little
German, i don't speak good Eng
lisb"
you don't have 10 speak any at
all, said the Judge sit down"
The lille German pointed at the
lawyers to make his last desperate
plea.
"Shudge," he said. II can't make
holdings of what these fellcrs say"
1t was the judges chance to get
even for many annoyances.
Neither can anyone else" lie
said Sit down. MN
With a Sigh the little German sat
down.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-14
Why He Didn't Prosper.

John d Rockefeller, Jr., in an nd
dress on the subject Of success, said.
II will illustrate my meaning with
an incident that happened In Il wes-
tern mill.
"A huge, brawny chap applied to
the foreman OF the mill for work.
Though there were no vacancies. tho
foreman took him oR.-he told so
piteous tale of woe and sci him
to shoyeling coal In the mill yard
In the afternoon the foreman
went 20 see how the new hand was
doing. lie found him, IN company
with an Old hand lean veteran OF
60 shoveiins coal into a cart hut
the old hand worked faster than the
new one, shoyeling IN two shoyelfuls
Of coal to The new hands one
Look here said the foreman TO
the brawny stranger 'this Is hardly
fair Pete IS throwing two shovel
fuls into the cart TO your one
Yes, boss. replIed the new hand,
and told the fool about It. TOO.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-14

terfere. Lady Blank thereafter put
nothing in the offertory. AS the sill
yer plate was passed about, she
would make stately inclination
over It, and put nothing in.
Well after this had been going
on for a month or two, the elder in
charge of the plate lost his temper
one morning, and said bitterly to the
lady. We could do with less O. yer
manners and more O. yer silver,
maam.
This audible remark made
great success and great scandal in
the church.
The clergyman, dining at a lords
house repeated the story, and did
not spare Lady Blank. A roar went
up and down the table, but the lord
frowning black as u thunder cloud,
said:
"'Are you aware, sir, that Lady
Blank is a relative of mine?'
The clergyman smiled slightly.
"'No, he said, 4 wasn't; but in
future, when | tell the story, III al
ways be careful to mention the rela-
tionship.
Her Mistake.
A young man had been calling
now and then on a young lady, and
one night. as he sat in the parlor
waiting for her To come down, her
mother entered the room instead.
and asked him in a very grave. stern
way what his intentions were.
Tie turned very red, and was about
to stammer some incoherent reply
when suddenly the young lady called
down from the head of the stairs:
Mamma. mamma, that is not the
one,"-M Modern Society.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-14
Stocks - Bonds II Cereals
northumberland
Noted in Yesterdays Stock Market
Profit Taking Steps Late Last
Week Caused Relief.

| New York, July lathe stock mar,
ket gave evidence today of the relief
afforded by sales to take profits in the
latter part of last week, that process
apparently having been completed
| While the market was narrow there
was perceptible growth of demand
Tor stocks from new sources with the
effect of keeping the tone firm to
strong. Last weeks events in the
financial district had a cheering effect
on the general business and industry
70 fthe country, and this was reflected
back today in the encouraging views
Iof the outlook for business and indus.
try OF the country and this was re-
fected back today in the encouraging
views of the outlook for business and
Industry. Even abroad the securities
market showed the influence of the
Improvement reported last week in
Wall Street. Foreign buying of Uni
ted States Steel stock carried the
price of that stock to the highest
touched so far this year. The time
money market was firm and as
result of some large transactions in
execution and in prospect. The banks
are completing the repayment of gov
eminent deposits returnable by July !
Is under the call of the secretary of |
the treasury.
1t is estimated that $I0O0.000 al |
ready has been turned over by the |
New York banks and that they will |
Increase the amount perhaps $4,000 /
Geo by payments on account of outof /
town correspondents and by the sur
render beyond the limits called for |
by the treasury of their unwillngnes5 |
to meet the one per cent interest now |
on government deposits. The |
strength in the wheat market and the
reports which accompanied it on the
damage to the crop in the northwest.
were ignored in the stock market.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-14
ADVANCE IN WHEAT
Caused BY Deterioration Of Crop in
Northwest on Account of Scorch-
ing Hot Weather.

Chicago, July Is. - WHEAT
Searching weather in the northwest
caused an advance of more than two
cents today The market was active
and strong all day Reports from Min
!nesota and the Dakotas claimed that
| the spring wheat crop was deterior
ating rapidly owing to the continu.
ance of dry hot weather furnished the
chief reason for the bullish sentiment
Estimates on damage already done
placed the injuries at from % to 80
per cent of the tntire crop. A three
cent advance in Minneapolis tended
partly to confirm these reports Firln
cables of a bullish character and the
statistics for the week were additional
strengthening influences. The poor
demand for cash grain and liberal
learning by local longs had a tend
ency to curb the bulish enthusiasm
late in the day and some reaction re.
suited, The close. however, was
strong. September up 1909; No
2 red 9024 092% No. 3 red 90h 692;
No. . hard 9l1a m9G; September op
ened 9O3s 9905s; highest 923s@9212
lowest 90ss; closing 915s691& July
9lA.
CORN-Ideal weather conditions for
the growing crop caused moderate
weakness despite the sharp advance
in wheat aud oats.
Several leading longs were among |
the principal sellers while shorts were !
the chief buyers. Trading in general |
was rather quiet. The close was
easy September OFF, No. 2, 10; No
;, IA rs; No yellow 7Gm7G1a; No |
3 yellow 1914 arc; Ne. 3 white 1870
76h; September opened 749sm75 |
highest 1873 lowest 74$s; closing r
y, July 74a.
OATS-EXcessive heat in the north
west resulted in a general demand
which brought about an advance OF
more than two cents in all deliveries. |
A leading bull was the chief buyer aud
houses purchased freely |
The close was strong, September W |
! p No. 3 white TO- September open
ed 421ad42%; highest A; lowest AL
u closing 1875.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-14

An lrishman WAS Walking along q
road beside a golf links when he VAS
suddenly struck between the shout
dcrs by a golf ball. The force OF the
blow almost knocked him down.
When he recovered he observed
golfer running toward him.
Are you hurt?" asked the player.
why didn't you get out OF the
way"
AN why should get ont OF the
way" asked Pat 81 didn't know
there were any assassins round
here"
But called fore" said tho
player, land when | say fore that
is n sign for You to get ont OF the
way"
"Oh, it Is, is it," said Pat We'll,
thin, whin / say folye, It is sign
that YOU are going TO get bit on tho
nose. 'Foive.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-14

For Freight and Passage sppIy az
Halliday q Philips wharfbost. Cairo.