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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-16
Eugene FieId-By Frank Stone.


The following commencement Grafton
was unintentionally omitted last
week.
Eugene Field, one of America s
modern poets. was born in st. Louis,
September second, eighteen fifty. His
parents were New Englanders from
the state of Vermont. AS his mother
died when he was but seven years old,
he was left in the care of his aunt,
with whom he lived until he was
nineteen. His early life was spent
In Massachusetts, and his education
was not neglected, for his father,
thorough scholar, saw that his son
was we'll instructed.
At the age of sixteen, Field was
fitted for college but on account of
poor health he did not enter until
two years later. He then took up a
classical course at Williams and was
required by his father to keep up a
correspondence in Latin. After his
father death in eighteen sixty mine,
he went to the Missouri State Uni
versity and two years after this, he
visited Europe. In his later writings,
he expressed his pleasure of this trip
and the valuable experience he
obtained. Upon his return he mar
ried Miss Julia Comstock and with
her lived a life of loyalty and devo
tion Some time later he became
connected with several newspapers
and began to write. From time to
time volumes of carefully revised
verses vera given to the public which
gradually recognized his ability as a
poet.
Latter in life Field again visited
Europe on account Of i'll health and
after his return he spent most of his
time in featuring and had engage
ments up to the time of his last brief
illness from which there was no hope
of recovery. On the morning of
November fourth, eighteen ninety
five, all Chicago was saddened upon
hearing that Eugene, their beloved
poet and fellow citizen, was dead.
Before the poems of Eugene Field
can he read and fully appreciated,
it is very interesting to know some
thing of his character and home life,
for the personality of poet and his
manner of thinking is often conveyed
to his writings. Fields life and
conduct were thoroughly admirable.
He was very domestic in all his
tastes; systematic in his work. He
loved his home and family and was
very indulgent and affectionate to his
children who fairly idolized him. He
was passionately fond of books and
music and obtained a rare collection
of manuscripts.
His best characteristic is his love
for children as shown in his poems.
With them he lived in close and fond
intimacy and, as he continually COM
posed little verses for them, he had a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-16
TWO MEN DROWNED.
Launch Went Over a Dam Near Berlin
With Dire Results.


A message received here early Sat-
urday morning told of an unfortunate
occurrence near Berlin Friday even
ing. which resulted in the death OF
L. T. Obsorne. of Baraboo. and Frank
Neu, of Prairie du Sac.
1t appears that Chas. Sladeck, of
Sank City, owns launch known as
San Souci, and in company with Mr..
Neu started on river trip to the
northern part of the state. At
Monticello they we're joined by Mr.. Os
borne, and the accident occurred at
a dam near Berlin. They were not
familiar with the river and came to
the dam about a mile AMI half
above Berlin before they realized it.
According to the Berlin Journal the
time was about 80 p. m, and this
also made it impos ible to see far
enough ahead to know danger. They
saw the dam when within a short
distance and turned the boat around.
but before it could be gotten under
way the wheel struck the slash board
of the dam, holding the stern secure
ly. The bow then slowly turned
around and went over the dam, side
wise, precipitatiny the occupants into
the seething water below the dam,
carrying all under.
Their cries for help were heard by
Bonnie Vetchke, who in company with
a young lady, was out for pleasure
trip Mr.. Vetchke says for some un-
accountable reason he shut off the
engine just in time to hear the cries
for help. He Immediately took the
young lady to shore, and went to the
rescue as rapidly as possible and
found Mr.. S1adeck clinging to the
overturned boat He then tried to
assist the other two but they were
then beyond help and their bodies
could not be found. When the boat
went over the dam it lolled so that it
was impossible for the men TO hold
onto it. Mr.. Sladeck managed to
get hold by an almost superhuman
effort. The dam is not high, only
two and half feet, but it is con-
sidered very dangerous on account of
the strong undertow.
The body of Mr.. Osborne was found
within few hours but that of Mr.
Neu not until Saturday morning.
The former had a cut in the face.
They were taken to an undertaking
room where the body of Mr.. Osborne
was identified by Miss Cora Warn,
of Milwaukee, who happened to be
in Berlin. -Baraboo Democrat.
Mr.. Osborne is one of the we'll
known travelling men of the state and
was a salesman for the grocery firm
of J. H. Conrad & Co. Chicago. He
made regular visits to Lancaster and
had many friends in this city. Upon
recent visit he spoke enthusiastical-
ly of the fishing trip he was going
to take during his vacation, which.
as it proved, cost him his life. He
was a member of the Masonic and K.
P. lodges and was popular wherever
known.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-16
Success.

II every day we can feel, II only for
a moment, the citation of being alive,
the realization of being our best
selves, of filling our destined scope and
trend. you may be sure that we are
succeeding.-Bliss Carman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-16
First Graduating Class at Mining School

The first graduating class of the
pIatteviIle mining school Was ccm-
posed of three students, b. Z.
Williams, Baraboo; Frank Reagan,
Montreal, Wis. and H. G. Mcmillan,
of Berkeley, Cal.
All three of these boys have secured
good jobs in the mines of this section,
and most of the remainder of the
student body have similar positions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-16
First Baptist Church.

c. w. Harter, Minister.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-16
Hiqh and Low Wages In France.

High and Low Wages IN france.
The highest paid workingwomen ia
France are said to be the cutters OF
precious stones. They receive about
$1.8O a day. The lowest wage is so
cents day, and is paid to dressma-
kers. There are 100000 women In
France, and the majority Of them
earn their own living.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-16

Special Music in the Evening---......Ch Choir
everyone one is cordially invited to at
tend. 1900 -
a special effort TO be present next sunday
morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
SOME RETIREMENT
 IN STOCK MARKET IndustriaIs Take Lead In the
 Upturn of Prices STEEL STOCKS ADVANCE Current Rumor of Proposed Merger of Independent Steel Interests
 Aids United States Steel
 to Small Degree.
STEEL STOCKS ADVANCE

New York, June 29.-Such expansion of activity and interest as occurred in to- days stock market were traceable to the dealings in the industrial group and in a number of speclalties. The growth of activity came from the buying side of the market, and fair showing of substantial gains in prices was the result From It's inception amongst the stocks of a dor mant and obscure class the demand is- sued into the better known industriaIs especially of those dealing in the metals. and later with more pronounced effect in United States Steel, the news in the mar ket, such as 1t was, followed these move ments instead of preceding them, and this kept up the impression of the narrow and professional nature of the market Read ing, meantime. which was practically the only prominent stock whiSh rose lyester- day, was held back throughout the ses- sion. s.a,
 The May statement of Readings earn ings showed some falling off in surplus compared with the same month last year. put the action of the stock was attributed rather to the effect of profit-taking than 10 any positive depression caused by the figures. American Sugar was prompt to respond favorably to the published reports that the statute of limitation had been round to operate as bar to the proposed criminal prosecution by the federal au- tnorities for the acts disclosed in the Pennsylvania Refining companys litiga- uon. The advance in both classes of the sugar stock were followed by American beet sugar, and then by large number or minor industrials. The metal, mining and smelling group was affected first in the copper and smelling sections
 Reports of better conditions in the lead market lowing to the working down of stocks on hand and the resulting pros poets of rise In the prices, were an in- fuence in this movement. Use was made of the claim that such an Improvement in the lead market is usually a precursor of an increase in demand for copper The copper stocks consequently shared in the strength caused by the lead advances, although immediate reports from the cop per trade were less satisfactory, and prices of the metal declined in London
 There was current again in the stock exchange district an often prevalent ru- nor of proposed combination of a large number of companies outside of the Uni ted States Steel corporation, which are concerned with the iron and steel in- dustry. The recurrence of this rumor had the effect of advancing the price of Uni ted States Steel apparently from the belief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
STRENGTH SHOWN
 IN WHEAT MARKET Decrease In Worlds Visible Supply Causes Advance CROP CONDITIONS GOOD Corn Shows Weakness Early on Ac- count of Ideal Weather, But Close
 Is Hieher-oats Close Easy
 and Provisions Firm.
CROP CONDITIONS GeoD

Chicago, June 29-An unexpectedly supply of wheat and bullish foreign news inspired considerable strength in the whe market here today, final quotations showing net gains of 1@ hc to 1h @d ssc. Corn and provisions also closed firm, but oats were easy.
 The wheat market opened firm with prices up B to asc, compared With yesterdays final figures, the initial strength being largely due to an un- expected advance of Ad to sd at Liv- erpool
 Crop conditions in this country, low ever, were again extremely favorable the weather throughout the greater part of the winter wheat belt having become eettled and the official forecast was for continued fair weather. Dur ing the first half hour there was quite general selling based upon the favor able outlook for tlie new crop, which caused considerable weakness, partic- ularly in the July delivery. For a time sentiment was rather mixed but toward midday a strong tone developed and prices started upward.
 decrease of nearly 100000 bush el 8 i'll the worlds available stocks was one of the chief reasons for the change in sentiment. Other factors that contrI- buted to the upturn were lighter coun- try aeoeptanees, large sales of cash w"eat to millers and an unconfrme d repuIt of black rust in the wheat fields of Minnesota. The market closed strong with prices almost at the lop
 Corn was weak early. in the day be- cause of heavy sales brought out by idea! weather co idiiions, but became firm during the final half of the ses- sion and closed at net gains of shade to 1sc compared with yester- days final quotations. The late mand by shippers for the cash grain and to the bulge in wheat. Local re- ceipts were larger than had been es- timated and cash prices were off 1c.
 Oats were weak all day, despite the rally in wheat and corn. The feature of trading was liberal liquidation of the July delivery brought out by de- cline of 1c to Sc in the price of cash grain. The market was also bearish- ly affected by the favorable weather conditions at the new crop. At the close prices were unchanged to ssc lower.
 Provisions rallied after an easy tone at the start and closed strong with prices shade lower to 22hc higher than yesterdays close A decline of Sc In live hogs was largely responsible for the early weakness, while the late strength was due to covering by shorts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
COTTON MARKET
 TURNS DOWNWARD Trading Is Nervous With Ac- tive Demand from Bulls SELLING BRINGS DECLINE After the Market Makes Early Ad- vance Sellers Are More Active
 and the Close Shows
 Slight Losses.
SELLING BRINGS DECLINE

New York, June 29.-The cotton market was very nervous and irregular today and while there was an active demand from leading bulls the close was uneasy at net decline of to 12 points as the result of realizing.
 The market opened barely steady at a decline of to 10 points and soon sold about to IS points net lower in response to disappointing Liverpool futures, bet ter weather reports, the idea that bull ish government condition report on Fri day. had been discounted and heavy real izing for over the approaching holidays, It also seemed as though some of the local professionals were selling short for turn, but around 11.54c for December leading bull interests became very heavy buyers, checking the decline.
 For a time prices showed little change with orders very we'll divided, but the confidence shown by the bull party sug- gested that long lines would be carried over the government report and follow ing reports from Washington that storm warnings had been ordered for Florida and the south Atlantic coast the mar ket turned decidedly firmer on covering by early sellers, and re-buying by sold- out bulls. The rally carried the active months about a point oyer the closing figures of the previous day, but in the later session prices weakened again un- der renewed realizing and the close was at about the lowest figures of the day on new crop months. A short notice for July delivery sold at 1140c during the morning and July regular delivery closed at 11.47c bid.
 Southern spot markets were unchanged to Bc higher. A canvass of 62 members of the local exchange indicated that the trade on the average is looking for government bureau report of 77.6 per cent against 8l.l per cent last month.
 Receipts at the ports today 6012 against SO32 last week and 22,100 last year. For the week S0,0eO bales, against 33,5O5 lats week and b7,2S6 last year. Today's re- ceipts at New Orleans 791 bales, against 3329 last year and at Houston 549 bales, against 5SS5 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

that such combination, If effected, would work in harmony with the big corpora tion rather than in competition with 1t. United States Steel preferred shared in the strength of the common stock. This movement proved to be impressive and affected sentiment toward the whole mar ket, although the list still failed to make a comparative response.
 Money markets are so little ruffled by the near approach of the half yearly set dement's that the promise of sustained abundance has some stimulating effect on the securities market. There were slight advances today in the private dis count rate in Paris and in Berlin, but the rates in London receded and the ex- treme ease of the New York money mar ket was undisturbed.
 The rising tendency in the wheat market was in face of highly encouraging ad- vices regarding the grain crops. The good crop news was of some help to stocks.
 The variety of demand for bonds was taken to show some reinvestment in antic- ipation of July distribution of profits.
 Total sales, par value, $5, 466,000. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Coffee Market.

New York, June 29.-The market for coffee futures opened steady at un- changed prices to a decline of points in response to the decline of A O h franc in the French market and bare ly steady, with June and July sus- tained by little demand from the lead ing bulls in the absence of important offering while the general list was barely steady under scattering liquida- tion and trade selling which was prob ably due to the rapidly increasing new crop movement. The close was barely steady, net unchanged to 10 points lower. Sales were reported of 16,500 bags, including June at 100 6.15c; July at 6.15c; September at 6 .56Q6.70; March at 5.55@5.60; May at 5-60c.
 Spot, quiet; No. Rio, TAG; No. Santos, 9Bc; mild, quiet; Cordova. 9s @12Ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, June 29-Cotton spot, small business done; prices points higher. American middling fair, 6.S0d; good mid ding, 6. 44d; middling, 626c; low middlinS, 6. .2sd; good ordinary, 5.2Sd; ordinary 5.47d.
 The sales of the day were 7O00, of which 300 were for speculation and export and included $500 American.
 Futures opened steady and closed easy. June, June-July, 6.061ad; July-August, 6.071ad; August September, 6.05d; Septem- ber- October, 6.0S15d October-N November, 6.011zd November December, Cd; Decem- ber-January, Cd; January-F February. 8hd; February March, March-April. 60llRd; April-May 6021sd; May-June, 6.02d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans June 29.-Cotton spots were steady with prices unchanged; mid ding, 111ac; sales, 725 bales on the spot, 15O to arrive. Futures opened easy with the active months 10 to IA points below the close yesterday, the setback being due to heavy realizing in both English and American markets on the part of oper- ators who want to take profits now with out taking chance on the effect of the government bureau report the latter part of the week. The market, however, dis played a good absorbing capacity and storm warning giving notice of a disturb ance over Florida moving northward and growing in intensity caused renewed buy ing.
 As result of the appearance of this bullish factor, the formation of hot wave In the southwest and hot, dry weather predicted for other sections of the belt which have been in need of rain, the early losses were partially recovered. Reports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York. June 29.-Money on call, easy; 1sl @2 per cent; ruling rate, & per cent; closing bid, 7s per cent; offered at per cent; time loans, dull and steady; SO days, 2@2A per cent 60 days, 2A @21s per cent; six months, 3A per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper, 31a@4 per cent; sterling exchange, steady, with actual business in bankers bills at S4 S6. 50@4. S6. 60 for 60-day bills, and at $4. SS.15 for demand; commercial bills, $4. S6@4.S6ss; bar silver, 52c; Mexican dollars, 44c; government bonds steady; railroad bonds, firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Kaiser Aids Unemployed.

Berlin, June 29.-Emperor William has contributed $7500 to the German Labor Exchange association. an organization the object of which is to find work for the unemployed. The association pur- poses to grasp the problem of lack of employment in the most thorough man ner, so that men without work can be brought into immediate contact with va cancies many par tof the empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, June 29.-Cattle-Receipts esti- mated at $2500. Market steady to. weak. Steers, $5. 60@6. .95; cows, $4Q5. 75; heifers. $3. .60dl7; bulls, $3. 40Q5. .25; calves $3@7. 50 i; stockers and feeders, $3.30Q5.2 .25.
 Hogs-Receipts estimated at 14.0OO. Mar ket to 10 cents lower. Choice heavy, $S@S O71a; light mixed, 7.60Q ITO; choice light, SHOOT 80; packing, SHOOTS 30; pigs, S. 60d7 80; bulk of sales, S.6Oq7 .S5.
 Sheep-Receipts estimated at 12,000 Mar ket weak. Sheep, $3.75Q5; lambs, $75o9 $50; yearlings, $5@S.50.
 St. Louis, June 29.-Cattle-Receipts 5s26 including 1087 Texans; market steady; native shipping and export steers, $6. POO 7.15; dressed beef and butcher steers, $5.75 @65 50; steers under 1000 pounds, 4.50@6; stockers and feeders, B .25d4.75; cows and heifers, s. .75df; canners, $2. 093; bulls. $3. 70G5.1 10; calves, $5.50@7. .50; Texas and Indian steers, sS.70@6.5o; cows and heif- CTS. s2. .50Q5. 20.
 HogsLReceipts, s2Os; market 1o@15c low CT; pigs and lights, $5.55@7 .S0; packers, S.55Q7.S0 butchers and best heavy, S.s50 S.15.
 Sheep receipts. 12511; Snarket. 15a1c lower; native muttons, S3.SQd4.75; lambs, $6dS. .35; culls and bucks, B B@5. 50; stock CTS, 8 .5044. 90.
 Kansas City, June 29.-Cattle-Receipts, 5000, including 1T00 southerns; market steady to strong; yearlings, SIPS; choice export and dressed beef steers, $6. 50Q7 .25; fair to good, $475Q8. 40; western steers, H. 75Ql8. 90; stockers and feeders. s. 40Q57 southern steers, B. 9o@5. .S0; southern cows. $2.75@4 65 native cows, $3@6. .65; native helfers. sS.50d7; bulls, s3.25G4.s5; calves. 8. .50@7.
 Hogs-Receipts, 12,0OO; market steady to 5c lower; top, $7.921k; bulk of sales. S. 400 7.9o; heavy, T.So@ .921s; packers and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter.

New York, June 29.-(SpeciaI. )-The market showed great underlying strength today, despite the smaller business than yesterday. A weaker Liverpool than was due, and better conditions south, this at the opening. High temperatures in Texas and renewed bull bidding slowly advanced prices to those of yesterdays close. Trading Is speculative and local, some of the older bulls being inclined to realize, but the temper is fi.m and de- clines are resisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Farmer Commits Suicide.

Salem, Ind, June 29.-Today Joseph R. Hamilton, 8 farmer living east of Salem, committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart with a shotgun He seated himself on stump, adjusted his ner, so that men without work can be It has been learned since his death that he had dug his own grave in the family burying ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
New Orleans Cotton Futures.
 Omen High Low Close.

New Orleans, June 29.-Cotton spots were steady. Low ordinary, 13-16c; ordinary, 29sc; god ordinary, 10 1-16c low middling, 1C 15-16c; mddling, 111ec; good middling, 117sc; middling fair, 121ac fair, 13c; re- ceipts, 791; stocks, Ill, ,2S2; sales on spot, 725; to arrive, 150.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Treasury Statement.

Washington, June 29.-Today's state- ment of the treasury balances in the general fund shows: Gold coin and bullion, $44, 4,727,407; available cash bal ances, $121 ,323,50S; gold certificates, $27163.25O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Metal Market.

New York, June 29.-The English tin market was lower today with spot quoted at G132 and futures at e133 17s Cd. Local ly the market was quiet and a shade lower at $2S.10D2S. 20.
 Copper declined 5s in the London mar ket with spot closing at s5S 17s Cd and futures G59 15s. Locally, dull; lake quot ed at SIS. 25@13.621a; electrolytic, $139 13.121a and casting at s12. 2.75Q13.
 Lead was shade lower in London at a12 17s Cd, but remained quiet at 4.350 4.45 locally.
 Spelter advanced to R22 in London. Lo- cally quiet and unchanged
 Iron was unchanged in London. Local ly the market was quiet and unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Cotton Seed oil.

New York, June 29.-Cotton seed oil, firm; prime crude, nominal; prime yell low b.6sQ5. 74c; September, ss@6.02.
 New Orleans. Jne 29.-Cotton seed oil, prime refined In barrels, per pound. 5 BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Cash quotations were as follows:
 Flour-Steady.
 .Barley-Feed or mixing. 63Q62; fair to choice malting, 66@6sc.
 Flax Seed-No. 1 southwestern, $1.56h; No. northwestern, $1.s61s Timothy seed, $3.S0.
 Clover, 1875.
 Mess Pork-Per barrel, 320.15@ 20.17H.
 Lard-Per 100 pounds, s11.7o.
 Short Ribs, sides-Loose, $11.o7A@ 11121a
 Short Clear Sides-Boxed s11.50@ 11.75.
 Butter-Steady. creameries, 22@25c; dairies, 20@231sc.
 Eggs-Steady; receipts, 14,591 cases; at mark cases included, 1Sc; f1rsts zoe; prime flrsts, 21c.
 Cheese-Steady; daisies, 14@14c; twins, $1s1s O 14e; young Americas, 14@ 14Ac; long horns, 14Q14Hc.
 Potatoes-Weak; choice to fancy, 15 @25c; fair to good, 15@23c.
 Poultry-Steady; turkeys, 14; chick ems, 13hc; springs, 16@22c.
 Veal-Steady; 50 to SO lb. wts., 70S:: 60< to >s5 lb. wts., Sk@9c; S5 to ITO lb. Wts., 9M10hc,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

of improvement in the crop in sections where poor stands had been previously reported aided in sending prices back
 again to lower levels. At the close, whish
 was steady, the active months were 14 to IS points below the close yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Southern Railway, the popu- lar route to Atlanta. Trains leave 6:30 a.m., 9:30 am. 4::25 pm. and 12:15 midnight. The only line operating steel coaches.