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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
JUDGE KEYES
DIES SUDDENLY
Death Comes to Postmaster
After An Hour of Sickness.
WOULD BE SO YEARS IN JAN.
The Passing of Venerable Citizen Was
Just AS He Had Wished-Painless
and Serene-Flags at HaIf-Mast on
Federal Building and City Hall.

Madison.-Judge E. w. Keyes, post
master of Madison practically ever
since the war, died following day at
his desk in the postoffice, in which
he was active and apparently well.
; few weeks ago he was confined to
his home with cold, but recovered
and resumed his work. The judge
would have been eighty-three years
old in January.
Leaving the postoffice the judge
went home, feeling in his usual spir-
It's. He passed the evening reading
book and about the last words he had
with his home circle were of his en-
joyment Of the volume. He retired
and awoke at 1890 o'clock feeling i'll.
DR.. Phillip Fox was called at once.
The judges heart action weakened
and about 1:30 o'clock he passed
away.
The passing of the venerable citi-
zen was just as he had wished-pain-
less and serene. He dropped off into
eternal sleep, without realizing that
he was going. A fitting close, say
those who loved him, of a remark
ably active life.
When Judge Keyes died there were
present Mrs. Keyes, DR.. Phillip Fox
and Deputy United States Marshal
Carl P. McAssey, for many years pri-
vate secretary to the late postmaster
and who has made his home with the
Keyes family.
Judge Keyes' death came as a
great shock to all of u.s." said AS
sistant Postmaster w. A. Devine ''He
seemed brighter than usual the day
before his death. l worked with him
on several matters and he appeared
more active and cheerful than one
would expect after his recent illness.
The extreme suddenness of his death
surprised u.s."
Flags at half-mast on the federal
building and city hall carried re-
minders Of the passing of the long
time postmaster and well-known citi-
zen.
Throughout the federal building
grief was manifest on every hand. In
an unusual degree Judge Keyes held
the esteem and the personal regard
of every employee in the building. In
the various offices the one topic of
conversation was the passing of the
judge. Among the chief officials
Maj. F. w. Oakley, Judge H. M. Lewis,
Judge A. L. Sanborn, Marshal R. ].
Flint and others-there was a close
personal attachment born of a more
or less intimate knowledge of each
others work in the federal service,
and for years it has been common
custom for the officials on the second
and third floors to drop into the
judges Office down stairs for a short
chat The recollection of all these
friendly meetings was called home to
each one, as each realized he had met
the Judge there for the last time
Newspapers reporters are not the
least bereaved by the death of Judge
Keyes. They found in him in their
daily visits to the postoffice a firm
and interested friend
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
Bid for State Deposits.

In his annual report State Treas
urer Andrew H Dahl asks for a law
to permit state funds to be deposited
in banks on the competitive bid plan
instead of the 21a per cent. interest
rate
He says Ohio made $4,000 a year
by this method Many Wisconsin
banks are after these deposits.
Tax street car and telegraph COM
panies on the ad valorem basis like
other public utilities, is another plan
suggested by Mr.. Dahl. He asserts
that taxing gross earnings of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
company has caused a loss to the
state of $4,000 in eleven years. He
also believes that small telephone
companies that ought to pay $4,000
tax each year are escaping.
Mr.. Dahl again asks that the state
sell land on the part payment plan, Is
per cent. down and the rest in fifteen
or twenty years and keep settlers
from going to Canada who ought to
stay and develop Wisconsin.
Other recommendations made by
the state treasurer are: Have the
state warehouse commission pay the
state money with ttemized statement
December 1 instead Of July. Pass a
law arranging for the dissolution of
trust companies. Employ another
treasury clerk to collect Inheritance
taxes. Stop certain special funds and
turn the money into the general
state fund
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
VIII Discuss States Future.


Wisconsin's future in agriculture
and the industries will be the
subject Of addresses by Neal
Brown Of Wausau, ex-Gov. w. D.
Hoard and Prof Henry G. Taylor of
the University of Wisconsin at the
next Merchants and Manufacturers
association smoker in Plankinton hall
of the Auditorium at Milwaukee
The industrial possibilities of the
state with relation to the development
Of water powers and other natural re-
sources will be discussed by Neal
Brown. Ex-Governor Hoard will re-
view the factors which have eontribu-
ted to the wonderful success of Wis
consin farming and dairying, and will
consider the possibilities Of future de-
velopment in these lines. The rela-
ton Of agriculture to the industries in
a rapidly growing state and their mu-
tual dependence will be treated by
Professor Taylor, who is an authority
in agricultural economics.
Invitations have been sent to manu-
facturers throughout the state, as it is
believed that the subject Of the discus
sion will stimulate a broader state
pride and bring forth vast amount of
general information which is not
thoroughly understood. The Mer-
chants and Manufacturers octette, un-
der the leadership of Carl Haase, will
sing, and buffet luncheon will be
served.
''The main purpose of the meeting
is to spread information regarding the
great resources of the state, and to at
tract attention to the wonderful posi-
bilities Of Wisconsin in every field, as
against the claims made l. newer and
younger sections of the country" said
President Otto H. Falk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07

A little ad. in our want column
brings big results.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
State Vote on Amendments.

State Vote on Amendments.
Of the three amendments to the
constitution submitted to the electors
at the recent election, that increasing
the pay of members Of the legislature
from $500 to $1,000 is defeated by
more than $4,000 votes
The proposal to do away with the
biennial state census Is also defeated
by about 1900, according to the vote
already recorded in the office of Sec
rotary of State Frear,, though the re-
turns from Milwaukee county, which
are not yet entered, may change this.
The third proposal, that to author
ize the legislature to appropriate
money for the purpose of acquiring,
preserving and developing the water
power and the forests of the state,
etc., has carried by substantial ma
jority This is the amendment, how
ever, that the legislature failed to
pass upon at the regular session, leav-
ing it for the special session that was
to be called later to pass upon the
proposal presented by the several spe-
cial legislative committees. The spe-
cial session has never been called,
nor will it be, so this proposal to
amend the fundamental law, though
approved by the people, must also
fail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07

ESTATE Of George E. Budd. deceased,
~ State of Wisconsin. County Court of
Grant County. in Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the special
term of the County Court. to be held in
and for said county. at the court house, in
the city of Lancaster. in said county, on
ing the 9th day of December, 1910. at the
hour of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, the fol
loving matter will be heard and considered:
The application, of Helen M. -Budd as
examination and allowance of her final
account and for the assignment of the
RESCUE OF the estate of said deceased. ac-
testament,
By order OF. the Court.
+. B. GOODSELL,
s, Fl. Taylor Atty. for Petitioner
lSt issue Nov. 80 last issue Dec. ii.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07

kraut Making Big Wisconsin Industry.
Southeastern Wisconsin Is noted for
the large tracts Of land devoted to the
raising Of cabbage.
For the past few weeks the roads
have presented a stirring appearance.
Sometimes as many as twenty-five or
thirty wagons are lined up at the un-
loading platform of factory at one
time.
In January and February the repre-
sentatives Of the sauer kraut concerns
make a canvass Of the farmers con-
tracing for their crop Of cabbage for
fall delivery in lots Of not under ten
tons and sometimes as high as fifty, a
price being set at the time of con-
tract.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
Urges New Phone Tax.

Urges New Phone Tax.
In his annual report to the COVER
nor State Treasurer Dahl recon-
mends the enactment of legislation
providing for the taxation of tele-
phone companies on an ad valorem
basis instead of on their gross earn
1ngs, as at present, providing for
competition among banks in bidding
for the privilege Of acting as state de-
positories, providing for the sale Of
state lands on easier terms than the
cash terms now required, authorizing
the state treasurer to hold securities
of dissolving trust companies until
they have met all their obligations
and providing for additional clerks in
the treasury department and the dis
continuance of several special funds
for which there no longer appears any
need.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
1st ms Nov. 16:!1ast ms. Dec, 21

ESTATE of John Jeidy. deceased.
state OF WISCONSIN. county court Of
Grant county-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term OF the county court, to be held in and
tor said county at the court house in the
City Of LANCASTER. in said county. on the 1st
ad9aeSSday OF January, A; D.. 1911. being the
ia the forenoon. the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The application of Edward Jeidy, for an
order OF this court directing Charles Jeidy
adminlstrator of the estate of John W.
Jeidy. late of the city of Lancaster, Grant
90, Wis, deceased to convey to him pursu-
ant to CONTRACT the following describe lands
IN Grant GO. Wis: The East half of south
wv est quarter. the West half of South East
East quarter Of Sec; 20. the North West
quarter OF the Nortn West quarter of Sec.
q. all in Town 5. N. r f. West in said coun-
ty.
By order of the Court,
3. 5. GOODSELL, County Judge,
Dated Nov. 30th 1870
Brown. Brennan & Carthew, Petitioners
Attorneys.
lstlns,D &c. 7: last ms. Dec. p.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
New Corporations.

Articles of incorporation were filed
in the Office of Secretary of State
Frear as follows:
Sheboygan County Cheese company,
Sheboygan; capital, $4,000; moor
porators, Otto A. Piggott, L. ]. Van
Scooter, G. Lye.
Imperial Knitting Mills, Appleton;
capital, 100000; incorporators, Her
man Bach, Mark Catlln, G. R. Wet
tau2el.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
5000 Attend the Pure Drug Show.

5000 Attend the Pure Drug Show.
Health Commissioner F. A. Kraft
made his first public address since he
assumed office at the pure drug show
at Milwaukee in the Auditorium.
Doctor Kraft spoke on "Why is 1t
Necessary to Have Health Depart
ment?"
Fully 5000 people crowded into the
main arena and had a great time in
the scramble for samples. Professor
Dennisten Of the University Of Wis
consin lectured on plant life, and the
orchestra played new program.
One of the booths that attracted a
constant stream of interested visitors
was that conducted by the Wisconsin
Anti-Tuberculosis association. The as
ISOLATION did rushing business in
the sale of Christmas seals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-12-07
Wisconsin Pensions.

Wisconsin Pensions.
Wisconsin pensions granted: Susan
A. Aldrich, $12; Henry Lyman Bixby,
SIS; Mary ]. Brady, $12; Patrick De-
laney, SIS; Susan A. Degner, SIP;
Urban Mueller, SIS; Frederick
schwarz, $40; Caroline Steilen, SIP;
Hudson Thurber, $12; William H.
Travis, $12; Philemon Batchelder,
SIS; Daniel Bickford, SIS; Lorenzo s.
Clafin. SIS; Emily Legg, $12; VIII
liam Leiby, $40; Maggie Lowell, $12;
Charlotte Mclean, $12; Alexander
McCaskey, SIS; Frank Mum, SIS:
Anna Rank. S12.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12

Apparently there is not as much
money in the taxicab business in New
York as some people would have one
believe, as 81 Darracq cabs, part of a
consignment of about 100 sent there
for the New York Taxicab company,
We're Shipped back to Europe on Fri
day on the steamer Niagara These
cabs have been here some time, but
were never even taken out of bond,
and no duty was ever paid on them.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
-FOUR TON ELEPHANT GOES
To HOSPITAL IN AN UTO
Strains Leg Pulling Wagon and
Is Given a Ride on Impro-
ViSed Ambulance

It is not an unheard of occurrence to
transform a motor truck into an ambu-
lance, but it is unusual for vehicle
of the latter kind to have such a
patient as fell to the lot of one of the
Studebaker electrics last week. On
the hospital records the patient is
listed as "Tillie," her surname being
unknown.
"Tillie" is the four-ton elephant be-
longing to the Robinson Bros. circus,
and while helping to push a heavily
loaded circus wagon out of the deep
mud at Piqua, o., she had the mis-
fortune to strain a tendon in her left
front leg
Bandages and linlment were immed-
lately applied, but the swelling rem
dered expert. attention necessary. Nc
veterinary was available at this place
and a telegram was dispatched ahead
to the Studebaker company at South
Bend, the next stopping point, asking
for a vehicle of sufficient capacity to
transport "Tillie" from the show
grounds to the veterinary's hospital
where the much needed instruments
would be available.
The Studebaker company at once
sent an electric truck to the show
grounds, and with its assistance "Til-
lie" was soon receiving the necessary
surgical attention.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12

A Massachusetts, lawmaker wants
legislation that will prevent the dis
cordancies now sold at hardware and
sporting goods stores as automobile
horns Hear! Hear!
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
IMPERSONATES HANSHUE
AND BILKS WASHINGTON
Smooth CRATER Works Many by
Claiming He Is Local
Auto Driver

WASHINGTON, June 11.-Washing-
ton automobilists, who so lavishly en-
tertained Harris M. Hanshue," not
ed driver while in Washington the lat
ter part of last week, have learned
with chagrin that the visitor was an
impostor, and. that the real Hanshue is
now in Los Angeles.
The man who posed as Hanshue not
only succeeded in obtaining extensive
entertainment at the best cafes and
hotels in Washington, a trip in an
Apperson car to Gettysburg and return,
but also, it is said, touched some of
Washington's leading automobilists for
sums ranging from S. to $40. He made
his sudden departure Tuesday night,
a few minutes before the information
reached washington that he was an
impostor.
William r. Emerson of Emerson &
Crane, automobile agents, last night
notified the police that a man posing
as Hanshue had been borrowing money
from local auto dealers under that
name. Emerson asked that the man
be arrested, and gave the police de-
scription of him.
Hanshues imitator made an unusual
record in washington. Appearing Sat
urday morning, the man introduced
himself as Hanshue, stated that he had
a few days leisure, and succeeded in
procuring royal entertainment until
Tuesday night without having had to
spend a penny during the time At
Gettysburg, where he went with w. r.
Emerson, Bruce Emerson and Jim
Crane, and the families of each, Han
shue" even borrowed souvenir postals
from the woman members of the party,
addressed several of them to the APP
person Auto company of Kokomo, Ind,
and had Emerson, sr, stamp and post
them for him.
Emerson's suspicious having been
aroused Monday evening, he began to
make Investigations concerning his
guest. Yesterday morning the follow
ing telegram was received from the APP
person company: "Hanshue is in Los
Angeles. I would suggest that you re-
port the impostor to the police. The
impostor sent postal here from Get
tysburg, stating he was there with
you"
Emerson Immediately notified the po-
lice, but the guest" had fled. Emer-
son told his guest that his picture did
not correspond with the photographs
which he has of Hanshue. MY ap-
pearance has been completely changed
by nv last wreck" the guest replied,
and the answer satisfied Emerson for a
time.
The local automobile world was al
lowed an opportunity to met and chat
with the "distinguished'' visitor. When
the automobiles on the touring test run
to Richmond returned Tuesday after
noon "Hanshue" was in one of the first
cars sent out by the local autoists to
greet them.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
CANADA To MEXICO
ON FLANDERS TRIP
Under Three Flags Is Name Ap-
propriateIy Given to In
ternationaI Tour
WILL BE A TEST OF MACHINE
Roads and Climatic Conditions
Encountered Provide for
Every Sort of Going
WILL BE A TEST OF MACHINE

Monday morning, June 5. a. Flanders
40" motor car Of the stock Roadster
pattern left the venerable city of Que
bee, Canada, bound for that equally
historic City of Mexico, the abode Of
the Aztecs. Manned by two members
of the office staff of the E. M. F. COM
pany from Detroit, the cars manufac-
turers, the Flanders "20'' is being sent
on a mission of demonstration on a
scale absolutely novel in the history of
continental tourning. From the Plains
of Abraham to the sunny plateau of
Mexico is distance of about $500 miles,
as calculated by the railroad time ta-
bles-the only possible guides for q
trip of this character The roads, ac-
commodation and populations of three
countries will be embraced on the tour.
The range of climate is almost the
limit afforded by the passable high
ways of North America, and will test
to the utmost every adjustment of the
car. "Under Three Flags is the title
which has naturally affixed itself to
the undertaking, and there Is easily
enough Of the territory of each nation
represented included u the itinerary,
to afford a fair sample of the condi-
tions to be encountered in each.
In sending the car on the long tour,
the E. M. F. company has been actu-
ated largely by motives similar to
those which caused them to volunteer
an E. M F."30" car over a year ago,
for the service Of pathf1nding for the
1909 Glidden tour. The e. M. F. '30'
was then a new and ostensibly untried
car. Only it's manufacturers realized
its ability. They employed the most
efr yofh6ndiner frin on TaOnrd
as the medium of letting the public
know what the car could do. The
Flanders 800" is at a similar stage of
development.
In every way the crew of the Flan-
| ders "2O'' will endeavor to truthfully
reproduce touring conditions. There is
| no intention on the part of w. H. Lane,
the selected pilot, to beat 1t" and
make the affair a sort of race with
time. On the other hand, no weather
will be regarded as too inclement and
no road too heavy for the cars atten-
ton Through rain and mud, and over
the hottest desert sands if need be, the
car will be sent on her way through
the daylight hours, the general course
being the shortest distance between the
two cities at the terminal points. 1t IS
planned to touch at Montreal, Toronto
windsor Detroit, Toledo Indianapolis
ST Louis Dallas, San Antonio and La
redo, the old Mexican state road being
employed for that part of the trip
under the banner of the "sister re-
public"
The car which will be used for the
nurpose has been embellished with a
design made up of the three flags under
which it will travhel Three little flags
will also adorn the radiator, the point
of honor being accorded the one repre-
sentative of the country through which
4ha do We travel leads Paul H BruSk6
of the E. NJ f. company's publicity
department will be the second member
of the crew and the historian of the
trim
Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-12
COAST ROAD GOOD
FOR NORTHERN RUN
Is Better Than the Valley Route
in Los AngeIeS-San Fran
cisco Motor Jaunt
SHELTER TELLS OF TRIP
Describes Best Way of Travelling
and Scenic Drives Easy
to Reach
SHELTER TELLS OF TRIP
BY LEON T. sHETTLER


1 returned last night from a round
trip to San Francisco in an Apperson
Jackrabbit, accompanied by Harris
Hanshue George Thompson and Bert
Smith. The object of the trip was
mainly a vacation, but we also looked
over the roads to see If In our Judg-
ment 1t is a proper time to go after
the San Francisco road record. which
we will keep you fully posted on as
quickly as we have settled 1t among
ourselves.
We went by way of Fresno, Giiroy
and San Jose and returned by Rowan
dennan (where Jeffries Is training),
Santa Cruz. San Luis Obispo, santa
Barbara and home.
We left here on the first of June,
arrived in Fresno the same evening;
left there the following morning and
arrived in San Francisco at o'clock
that afternoon. We passed several
days in and around San Francisco and
found some very good roads in the
northern part of the state. There were
several times when we had our jack
rabbit up to 73 and "a miles an hour,
and If we had had the proper gearing
could have gone much faster without
any particular danger. We passed
four or five Appersons going in both
directions and a great many other cars
touring. The roads from here to
Fresno are in a pretty cut-up condi-
tion and fast time is almost impos-
sible without great discomfort. From
Fresno north the roads, generally
speaking, are good.
l would not advise anyone making
. the tour to San Francisco via Fresno
at this time of year. as from the time
you leave Saugus until you arrive at
Fresno there is a hot wind that is
fairly scorching and makes 1t very un-
q hln The the
hotter it is. AS soon as we struck the
coast above Gilroy 1t began to get
cooler, and we nearly froze to death
In San Francisco.
We all renewed our acquaintances
along Automobile row and found A. ].
Self-Starter Smith just about to depart
for the east, and John f. McLain,
coast representative for the Franklin,
who was in business here several years
ago, about to leave for Portland
Frank Free Is demonstrating for the
Corbin agency in San Francisco and
II. o. Harrison seems to be doing a
good business. The Chanslor & Lyon
branch at San Francisco is very busy,
but business along the row is not in
anywhere near as healthy condition
as it is In Los Angeles. | think that
one reason for this is that the sales
rooms and garages are very inferior
and not at all inviting to a prospective
'custQIner. Barring rev firms, they
do not seem to care whether they put
on good front or not, the main idea
seems to be to get the money. How
ever, those few firms who are I'D to
date are doing a good business, the
same as they are here. J. w. Leavitt
of San Francisco, who is the agent for
the REQ, StoddardDay and Over
land, Is IN the east visiting the fac
tories
We would advise all tourists going to
San Francisco to go from San Jose by
the Oakland side, as the roads are in
much better condition than via the
coast We would also advise any one