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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03
Uncle Sans Airship.

At last the United States govern
ment has been able to secure an air.
ship that promises to be of actual
service. One of the three machines
built recently for the war department
has demonstrated that it meets the re-
quirements of its designers contract
with Uncle Sam. With two men and
$50 pounds of ballast Captain Thomas
S. Baldwin's dirigible balloon has
proved that it can travel at a speed
Of twenty miles an hour for at least
five miles A slightly lower speed
can be maintained for two hours or
more, and obedience to the helm has
been shown to be possible. This air.
ship has kept itself right side up dur
ing all the official trials, and that is
big thing for an airship to accom-
plish Both Captain Baldwin and IN
Gle Sam are to be congratulated on
its satisfactory performance.
OF course the showing made by the
Baldwin airship is not quite as bril-
liant as that afforded by the Won Yep
pelin aerial flier, which has outstrip-
ped anything ever recorded in the air
navigation line. Nevertheless it shows
progress, and American progress at
that, which is one of the most graft
flying features of the whole business.
This dirigible balloon may never be
employed for the purpose for which it
was intenGed-heaven grant that it
may not!--but it will serve an end
quite as important. 1t will be used
for educational purposes. The chief
signal officer will train soldiers in the
use of it. so that when the time of
need arrives his aeronautic staff will
know how to handle it properly. In
the meantime it is likely that other
and larger airships will be built for
the government, although it is the
present opinion of experts that an air.
ship of moderate size will be of more
practical service than larger one.
The trial and acceptance of the Bald
win airship do not mean that the bust
ness of testing these aerial vehicles is
over. There are still other airships to
be given an exhaustive trial at Fort
Myer, and their movements will be
followed with great interest by the
public The Wright brothers Of Ohio
will be the next to show what they
have accomplished in the art of soar
ing through the ether. Mr.. Herring
was assigned the date now given to
the Dayton aeronauts, but he has
asked for an extension in order to per-
feet some point in his invention, and
the Wrights have been advanced to
his date. Within the next six or eight
weeks there are likely to occur some
remarkable feats in air navigation. 1t
will be exceedingly gratifying If some
one Of the contestants should succeed
In complying with the war depart
ments demands-develop a speed Of
forty miles an hour, provide storage
for fuel for a fight of 125 miles and
be able to ascend and descend at the
will Of the operator.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03
TwEEDLEDUM AND TwEEDLEDEE

Under Wisconsin's present prim-
airy plan of nominating candidates
for office it becomes absolutely
necessary to appeal directly to the
voter for his support. 1t is impos-
sible for candidate to do this
personally, by going from man to
man. How then will he accomplish
it? He must enlist the interest of
the voter through some sort of
publicity. Cards, letters, printed
circulars, flaming posters, portrait
postal cards, campaign buttons and
every other conceivable thing that
seems likely to aid in the work is
adopted. Managers are employed
to organize the work and spread
the glad tidings regarding their
candidates fitness for the office he
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03
AS the spring election approaches

AS the spring election approaches
it is matter of congratulation TO
know that Grant County will have
two such excellent candidates for
reelection as Judge E. B Goodsell,
for county judge, and Clarence
BrOckert for county commissioner
of schools. The former is a demo-
Graf and the latter a republican.
Both are eminently fitted for their
respective positions and both should
be chosen without opposition. Judge
Goodsell has held the office for three
terms with distinctive ability and
satisfaction, and his popularity has
been frequently and abundantly
proven. Mr.. Brockert is one of the
most competent and energetic county
superintendent in the state. He
gives the duties of the position his
most earnest and undivided atten-
ton and accomplishes much for the
good of the schools of the county.
We do not know how it would be
possible TO find a better man for the
place. There Should be no donbt
a bout his being chosen as his own
GY7ooaGSOr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03

John Dayton of Greenwich, Conn, is
dead at the age of eighty years Until
a few days before his demise he was
at business every day, and his bust.
ness was that of president of savings
bank, vice president Of a water COM
pany and a shoe dealer. We refer to
the case because our English friends
habitually represent American bust
ness men as Giving the pace that
kills." whereas the number of Amer
leans who have continued active In
business up to the ages of anywhere
from seventy-five to ninety is very
large.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03

! for the committee to report March /
| instead of April 1. Some of the sen.
ators profess to see in this an attempt
on the part of the assembly to bring
f! in a whitewash report and had the
resolution laid over until today, but it
is expected that the senate will concur
in the resolution.
In the meantime it is expected that
State Chairman Edmonds will file the
election expenses of Isaac Stephenson,
for which there has been much de-
mand. These are expected to come in
this week and it is understood that the
report will show, total expenditure OF
about 100000. What effect the filing
of this report will have on the voting.
which under the law must proceed
every day, remains to be seen, but it
is expected there will now be no cleo
ton until after the investigation has
been held.
No Desire to Defeat Stephenson.
Stephenson gradually lost strength
last week. On two successive days he
was but one vote short of election, but
on Friday his strength was reduced to
So, or four short of majority of all
the members. The opposition shows
no disposition to attempt to get togeth-
er on another candidate and over a
! score of other men have been voted
for. They say they have no particular
desire to defeat Stephenson, but sim
ply want knowledge of his expendf-
lures and some light on how his
money was used One rumor has it
that a number of Stephenson support
ers would prefer to desert him rather
than have too much probing of last
summers election and may start an in
dependent candidacy. Governor David
bility in case of protracted deadlock
and complications.
The first indication that Senator
Stephenson was about to file his ex-
renses was given in the assembly
yesterday, when Assembly Hull intro
duced a resolution requesting the sena-
tor to file. This was taken as an in
6icatiOn of paving the way to give
some of the members of the assem-
bly, an opportunity to express their
views, as to what would be their atti-
/ tude if the account were filed While
the resolution failed, because it was
pointed out that it was in conflict with
the statutes it served its purpose in
having the matter brought before the
members.
Demand a Short Session.
The assembly has set its foot down
and is demanding a short session.
Thursday the senate voted to adjourn
until this week, but the members OF
the assembly by a decisive vote re
fused to concur. Assemblyman Gull
bertson said that the men from the
northern part of the state didn't be.
Iieve in being entertained by the 9th.
er members of the assembly three
days in week, and then be compelled
to entertain themselves for the re.
naming four days. He declared the
only way to get a short session was by
working every day.
The committees are making ready for
hearings. The judiciary committee
took up the home rule bill for Milwau
kee yesterday afternoon. There will
be numerous committee hearings next
week. Next Saturday will close the
time for the introduction of bills and it
is expected that fully 500 will come in
next week. Some of the members are
holding back on their measures await
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03

Elihu Root, New York's new SEN
ator who had distinguished himself
as President Roosevelt's Secretary
of State, was nominated and elected
senator without fuss or feathers
and by common consent. Refresh
ing novelty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03

The worlds output of gold in
1908 is figured at over $3.50, 600. 900 of
which the United States contributed
$98, 600, 900 and South Africa $165,
600, OOO The worlds supply of pri-
mary money is being increased more
rapidly than any one dreamed could
be possible two decades ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03

President Roosevelt has just ap-
pointed a commission to see what can
be done to make farm life more at
tractive and profitable. AS to profits,
perhaps the desired object could be
secured if a law were to be passed
compelling the summer boarders to
stay all the year round.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03
8 PAGES

The democratic party is not dead,
says the st. Louis Globe Democrat,
but somehow is taking more inter
est than ever before in insurgent
republicans.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03

A woman writer has attracted a
great deal of attention with an article
on "Why I Would Not Marry My
Husband Again" We haven't read It,
but feel sure she didn't include in her
list of reasons the possibility that he
wouldn't give her another chance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03
TOGA CONTEST
IN WISCONSIN
No Election Until After Pr
mary Investigation.
STEPHENS0N'S EXPENSES

State Chairman Ednnonds Is Expected
to File Them This Week and 1t Is
Said the Report viii Show a Total
Expenditure of s1o7,0oo-AssembIy
Demands q Short session-commit-
tees Making Ready for Hearings
Milwaukee Fcne Rule Bill.
Madison, Wis, Feb. 2.-The sena-
torial agony has gone over for an
other week and the indications are
that it will drag out for some time yet.
Both houses adjourned last Friday IN
til today, leaving things up in the air.
After some tactful sidestepping the
assembly met the senate demand for
an investigation of the senatorial pri
mary election with a substitute resolu-
ton providing five members of the as
sembly instead of three, as did the sen
ate resolution, and mailing the time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-02-03

The divinity that shapes mems ends
also gets in good work around the
polls.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08
SLAYERS 0F WALKER HELD GU|LTLESS
 BY COURT
SUPREME coURT or THE UNITED STATES AFrIRMs RULING
 OF LOWER TRIBUNAL

WASHINGTON, April 6.--The su- preme court of the United States today affirmed the decision of the United States district court of the District of Colorado in the case of William R. Mason and Joseph Van Dorweide, who were charged with the murder in 1907 of Joseph A. Walker, special agent of the department of justice, while in the discharge of his duty. | Walker was killed by Van Dorwede while standing guard at the mouth of coal mine in La Plata county, Cobra do, and he and Mason, who was with him at the time of the shooting, plead self defense.
 When the case came to trial in the district court of La Plata county they were discharged.
 Van Dorweide and Mason were indict- ed by the federal grand jury afterwards but the state proceedings were held by the federal district court to be bar against further prosecution and the two men were again discharged. From the order making this discharge the govern ment appealed to the supreme court, with the result that the order was sus- tained.
 The court s decision was announced by Justice Harlan.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08
NEWS BUDGET
 FROM SANFORD

SAFFORD, April 7.--The pretty home of pr. and Mrs. 1T. !. Warner was Zen fete' Tuesday evening, the occa- sion being tho monthly open meeting or the Etude club, when their friends ai invited to enjoy their hospitality. Tal, vases with brilliant clusters of Irii with their foliage of velvety green were in tho parlors and the dining room was also fragrant with spring blossoms. A program of musical numbers was carried out and each number was well received and given it's share of ap- plause. The program was as follows: Instrumental duet---Miss Elsie Foster and Miss Mae Dowdle.
 Song--T. T. Swift.
 Violin solo--Sidney Mashbir. t
 Vocal duet-Mrs. Clayton and Miss Cotton.
 Piano solo--Miss Elsie Foster
 Violin solo-Sidney Mashbir.
 Vocal duet-Miss Morris and Miss Colton.
 p;aao so'o-Miss Mae Dowdlc.
 Then. followed several impromptu numbers. Among them were recitations by Miss Bishop, a piano solo by Miss Simmons and vocal selections by Mrs. Anthony of Globe, who is guest at the Jones hotel.
 Delicious "maple mace, v ice cream and cake, with punch, refreshed the guests during the evening and at a late hour all departed with congratulations to the host and hostess for the pleasant evening spent.
 Those present were MT. and Mrs Sowell, Mir. and Mrs. ]. M. Foster, Mir and Mrs. Y. T, Swift, Mrs. Gates. Mrs. Anthony of Globe, Miss Simmons and Miss Bishop of Solomonville, Mrs. Mashbir, Mrs. Clayton, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Carlos, and Misses Morris, Daisy McCollum, Alice Morris, Agile Robin son, Cotton, Dowdle, Margaret Robin son, Tucker, Foster, Alberta Cotton, Weber, Sowell and Dodson; Messrs. Sidney Mashbir and Ernest Wicker sham, and Williams and Price of Solo monyille.
 At meeting of he stockholders of the Valley Milling company yesterday the following directors were electcd: D. W. Wickersham, Maury Grider, Charles F. Solomon, Ernest s. Wicker sham and II. s. Van Gorder. Immedi. ately upon the adjournment of the stockholders meeting, the directors met and elected the following officers: D. W. Wiekersham, president; Charles F. Solomon, vice president, and Ernest Wickersham, secretary.
 C. Wardlaw and Rev. D. c. Williams left this morning for Phoenix.
 Mr. and Mrs. l.. J. Broshears and family of Artesia are in the city to. day.
 Mrs. II. D. Empey is critically i'll at her home in Layton.
 One of the most unique church affairs of the season was that given last even ing by the Ladies Aid of the Meth.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08
BURNS WANTS FIGHT WITH COLOREO
 CHAMPION
WILL FIGHT ANYWHERE AND IS READY TO POST PLENTY
 FORFEIT MONEY.

NEW YORK, April 7.-Tommy Burns, from whom Jack Johnson wrestcd the heavyweight championship, is anxious for another fight with the ne gro pugilist. Hugh Mcintosh, who pro noted the Johnson Burns fight, and since has assumed the management Of Burns, announced tonight that he had been authorized in a eablegram from Burns to arrange for return match
 He said he would post 5000 to bind such match. Burns, he declares, was willing to fight Johnson anywhere, in Australia, America, England, or France, and on any terms.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08
SolomonuiNe Sayings

SOLOMONVILLE, April 7.-Court was called yesterday and adjourned to be called again on the 18th inst, when it is hoped judge will have been ap- pointed.
 Mir. ard Mrs. I. F. Solomon and Mir s. Marcus drove to Stafford on Monday evening to be the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Chas. F. Solomon.
 School is in session this week. Quite number of children have not suf- ficicntly recovered from the measles to be in attendance.
 Mrs. J. w. Parks was called to Globe yesterday by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Ringgold,
 Mir. Geo. A. Olrey was visitor in town today.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church met with Mrs. w. A.. Gillespie yesterday afternoon at her ranch home. A pleasant time is re- ported.
 ". K. Dial of Stafford was up on legal business today.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08
WHITE RIVER NOTES

WHITERIVER, April 7.--One of the most pleasant social events ever held in Whiteriver valley was given by Dr. at the hail. Progressive euchre was the game. Nearly thirty five guests were present and everybody was happy from start to finish. The doctor is pleasant entertainer and his happy smile and laugh kept everybody in tbe best of humor W. II. Shawnee and Ross Gib- bons won first and second honors of the gentlemen and Mrs. Woolsey and Miss Ida Kay received first and second of the ladies. Light refreshments were served at the close of the games. Out of town guests were Mir. and Mrs. C. L. Scott of East Fort, MT. and Mrs. T. J. Hunt of Canyon, MT. and Mrs. Chas. Cooley, of Cooley,s Ranch, and Maj. B. ,G. Wayles of Ft. Apache.
 An Indian killed large swan on East Fork last week.
 Mrs. K. II. Holt and children returned from Texas last week where they have been on an extended visit for the past four months.
 Sims Ely of Oklahoma is here on visit.
 Carpenter c. U. Quinn and the Car penter boys of the Indian school are rushing the work on the new govern ment building
 Industrial Teacher w. A. Lee is get ting his gardens in fine shape and will begin planting a few days.
 Rev. r. o. Schoenberg has q large Bible class of Indian children with whom he meets every Thursday even ing.
 Ducks are unusually plentiful along White River and it's branches this
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08
AFTER THE TENDS.

ST. PAUL, April 7.--The state ser
 ate passed bill today, passed recently by the house, making it misdemanor to manufacture, sell or give away cigar cites or the "makings' of cigarettes.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08
LIQUOR IS ISSUE.

KANSAS CITY, April 7.--various elections in Kansas were hotIy contest ed today. The "dry" ticket won in Topeka and the Liberals won in Atchi- son and Lawrence.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08

odist Episcopal church, the nature of the affair being a conundrum supper. Tables daintily laid in spotless linen, silver and fragrant spring blossoms were placed in the church building and tho guests upon being seated were given menu cards. Much merriment prevailed during the selection of the bill of fare. Some articles appropri- ately named were: Hidden tears, onions; young girl commanded to learn addition, salad; moon material, cheese; Chicago squeals, pork; neigh borhood contention, chicken; Yankee breakfast, dinner and supper, pie, and many others as appropriate and origin. al. Mesdames Wakefield, Dial, Beam, Jennings, Johnson and Swift assisted in extending hospitality to the guests and from to 10 o'clock were kept busy. A neat sum was realized and the committee, Mrs. French and Mrs. Patterson, deserve much credit for the manner in which the entertainment was conducted.
 Dr. Warner is visitor to Thatcher today on professional business.
 Mrs. Nellie Todd returned yesterday from a visit to friends in Fl Paso.
 Mrs. Fitzmorris left this morning for her home in New Mexico, where she was called on account of the illness of her father. s%
 A social afternoon of the Solomon vile Ladies Aid was enjoyed yester dsy, Mrs. W. A. Gillespie entertaining them at her ranch home near Solomon villc. \ delicious repast of cake oranges and whipped cream, pie and coffee was served. The guests included Mesdames Otis, Anderson, Moorman, Green, Gillespie, Parks, Bunch, Burley and Miss Patterson, and Mesdames Dowdle, B. F. Foster, Anderson and J. NJ. Foster of Stafford.
 Lee Shirley has returned from Ban. ming Cal, where he went sometime ago. His health was unimproved during his stay so he will remain in Stafford
 STAFFORD, April 7.-W. W. Will iams was business visitor to the coun- ty seat yesterday
 J. c. Robinson returned to his ranch near Fort Thomas Tuesday afternoon, afer spending Sunday here with his family.
 Rev. D. Carl Williams of Globe, who stopped over here yesterday, left this morning in company with Rev. c. Wardlaw, for Tucson, where they will attend the Baptist convention being held there.
 Geo. F. Woodward of St. Louis is business visitor in the city today.
 II. J. Dowdle and John !. .Birdno were attending to official duties at the county seat Tuesday.
 Among those from Solomonvile who attended the musical at the home 0. Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Warner Tuesda, evening were Misses Simmons and Bish. op ard Mir. Williams and Mir. Price.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lipman of Deming an2 Fl Paso are among the many visitor in the city.
 Mrs. Ben Mauer is in town today from the Big Ranch.
 MT. and Mrs. Petar Anderson TO turned this afternoon from visit to Liberty Hill, Texas, the former home of Mrs. Anderson.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08

FOUND-Gold cuff button with elk head engraved. Owner can recover by paying for this ad
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LoAN--On Diamonds and
 .Tewelrv. M'ndliu Jewelrv X Loan Go.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-08

LoSr-Pair. rimless glasses, attached to sp1ing.winding guard. Return to Justice Ainson Thomas.
The Pensacola journal., 1909-12-14

EXPECTED CLASH BETWEEN
NIcARkeuAN FORCES HAS NOT
ACCEPTABLE TO REVOLUTION
lists.
eY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 13.-A dispatch
today from General Estrada at Blue
fields to SenOr CastriIIO, representa-
tive of the Nicaraguan Insurgents,
says the expected battle with the
Zelayan forces has not begun. Estra-
da says the rumor that Dr. Madriz
will succeed Zelaya is not acceptable
to the Revolutionists. The United
States government is also opposed to
Madriz because he made an unreIia-
bic report to the government last
year to the effect that Salvador and
Guatemala intended to stir up a war
1t is believed here that the eleVa-
ton of MadriZ would mean a cOntinu-
ance of the present despOtic admins
tration.
General Estrada says that the RevO-
lutionists are still firm in, their 3pur-
pose to make him (Estrada) presi-
dent.
The Pensacola journal., 1909-12-14
APPALLING ARE
THE CONDITIONS
THE IMMIGRATION COMMISSION
MAKES REPORT ON STEERAeE
CONDITIONS AS FOUND ON
VESSELS - WOMEN INSULTED
BY CREWS.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. ia report on
steerage conditions, based upon in
formation obtained by special agents
of the immigration commission, trav-
cling as steerage passengers, was
made public through the presentation
of the report of the commission to
the senate today. The conditions
found on many vessels are descibed
as appalling. A women agent. who
was herself miserably insulted and
compelled TO Withstand repulsive
privations, said during the twelve
days in the SteeTage she lived in dis
order and in surroundings that offend
ed her sense
Everything was dirty, sticky and
diSa greeabIe to tOICh- Every i'm
preston was offensive. Worse than
this was the general air of immoraIi-
ty,7 said she.
She also said she was a witness
every day TO indecenCy and forced
mingIing of men and women Mem
bers OF the crew, she said, insuIted
women passengers and even handled
them.
The Pensacola journal., 1909-12-14
ABANDON FIGHT
ON THESPEAKER
REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER SAYS
HE WILL GIVE UP FIGHT FOR
CHANGE OF RULES AND ON
CANNON AT THIS SESSION.
sy Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 13.-RepTesenta-
tive Gardner. of Massachusetts, in an
interview today practically abandoned
any further effort during this congress
for a change in the rules or speaker
ship L cannot speak as to the in
surgent program, whether it fits in
with the insurgents or with the So
called regulars. I believe that in the
next congress there should be a change
in the rules of the house or a change
in the speakeTship. perhaps in both.
I'm my opinion it would be unwise
for us to fritteT away strength in pre-
mature skirmishes, which might look
to the public as exhibitions of resent
ment. When this congress was organ
ized in March last we were oUt-VOted.
That is all there is to it. The fact
that my paws are sore is no sufficient
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