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The log cabin Democrat., 1911-07-31

Old straw hats made new. E. L Landrum.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07

plate Oh which was painted the Next
can coat of arms. He still kept feel
ing of my pockets and asking me
" What more have you got" 1 en-
piled my pockets but all he found
was knife, "clip clip, bunch
OF keys, my railroad ticket, and
rather depleted pocket book The
stern man did not seem satisfied He
looked me over from the crown of my
hat to the soles of my shoes, which
mace the perspiration run over my
face, fearing that he might compel me
to take off my shoes and expose
my disintreeated stockings or examine
the inside OF my hat band. ] don t
believe he ever got fully satisfied, but
finally made me sign a paper; it may
have been an affidavit don't know,
did not stop to read 1t. [ had to pay
81 AZ for the stuff for which I paid
81 80 I forget that I had also bought
cane which I had laid in front of
him on the table lie finally made
out several receipts, handed them to
me and | left taking my cane along
From there we went up to Sweet
Water Dam and then back to
National City where we were to take
lunch. When we re entered the car,
the conductor before starting inquired
for one Herman Buchner and stated
he had a telephone call from the
Custom home officer at Tia Juana.
Everybody in the car looked at me,
felt rather embarrassed and some
what frightened, for there was the
cane in my hand which had laid on
the table during my examination
with Custom House and which had
not been mentioned. l was not much
at ease when the conductor told me
that by mistake the officer had
given me not only my receipts but
also the duplicate which were his
vouchers. I turned over to the con
ductor the whole bunch of papers
which I had received. telling him
take them all
want to forget Tia Juana, but 1
did not forget it and left next morn
ing after sleepless night, would
suggest to my friends who have any
desire to visit Tia Juana, don't do it,
but should you still have a desire,
leave your pocket book IN the states
and take along lunch, lest you be
induced to invest in curios which
you can buy in many ten cent stores
all over this great country.
Herman Buchner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
Portage Gets r. r. D. Meet.

Portage won out over GAINESVILLE in
the contest for the next state conven-
ton Of the Rural Letter Carriers as
ISOLATION. The following officers were
elected:
President, H. L. Gilman, Plymouth;
vice-president, w. G. Arle, Sturgeon
Bay; secretary, E. L. Demarest, Wau-
paca; treasurer, G. c. Granger, She
boygan Falls; sergeant at arms, Mark
Tomlinson, Poynette; organizer, w.
w. Morse, Baraboo. Executive board,
H. L. Gilman, Plymouth; w. G. Arle,
Sturgeon Bay; E. L. Demarest, Wau-
paca; A T. Tucker, Whitehall; George
Hitler, GAINESVILLE. Delegates to ma
tional convention at Milwaukee on
September 1922, T. l. Ottum, McFar-
land; A D. Larson, Sheridan. The
feature Of the meeting was an address
by G. G. Thompson, superintendent of
the division of rural mail with head
quarters at Washington. Speaking of
the postal savings banks, Mr. Thomp-
son declared that five months trial
has proven that the plan is practicable
and is meeting with public favor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
WEST FAvORS RECIPROCITY.

A poll taken by The Chicago
Tribune Of the newspapers in twenty
two western states shows that the
press Of this section favors the treaty
3,113 to 1877 The question Are
you in favor Of the approval by con-
gress Of the reciprocity agreement
with Canada - was submitted to
10 900 newspapers. The replies mum
bered about 4, 000
The central states were found to be
greatly in favor of the treaty. In
North Dakota alone was the majority
against the agreement This was ex-
planned by ths fear Of the North Da-
kota farmers that the importation of
agricultural products from across the
border would have a disastrous effect
on prices Of home products. The poll
indicated that Wisconsin editors favor
the agreement III to 46
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
Notice to Auto Owners.

have purchased an interest in the
Pennsylvania Oil Co who make a
speciality of high grade auto oils and
I have decided to give my Grant Co.
friends an opportunity to purchase
the best auto oil at wholesale price
which is 80 cents per gallon. a@
You cannot run your auto without
oil and you may as we'll purchase
your seasons supply as to purchase it
in small lots and pay 40 per cent more
and bother to run after it.
I would suggest that two or three
auto owners club together and get a
barrel as we will pay freight to near
est R. R. depot, on barrel lots. This
is the oil that is used by over so per
cent of the expert drivers of Chicago
and Evanston. and is the best I have
beer able to find after driving a car
over five years, We do not ask pay
for oil until after you have received
same and see for yourself the goods
are right your credit is good. Address
Theo. B. Davis,
933 Sherman Ave-,
Evanston, Tx.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07

While moving corn planter last
week Anton Schuster in some way got
in the way Of the implement so that
the tongue fell and struck him break
ing his arm and causing other minor
injuries. Mr.. Schuster will be unable
to work for some time.
The American Flag ASSOCIATE on
an organization Of individuals and flag
committees from patriotic societies, is
senCing circulars to the governor of
each state, to the mayor of each
American city, the American press,
officers and members of all American
patriotic societies and to all citizens,
calling attention to tbs fact that
Wednesday, June 18th, will be the
18th anniversary of the adoption of
the stars and stripes as the flag of our
country. Through the influence OF
many of the state governors and the
mayors of large American cities, flag
day is observed by having the flag dis
PAoJ "a upOA municipal anu SCat0
buildings. This movement is gaining
in strength every year and this year S
celebration promises to eclipse all
others. Eek.
The accounts in the estates of
Alberta Fossbinder, Anna b. Schmitz.
anc j. Fl. Underwood were examined
and allowed in county court yestar-
day. Fl F. Barnett aud F. P. Bar
mett were appointed executors of the
estate of Jared E Barnett. deceased,
bond being placed at ST. 900. An order
was made directing the sale of real
estate belonging to Ellen Wenzel de-
ceased. The will in the estate of
John B, McIntire was admitted to
probate with the codicil. P B. Nc
Intire and Alex. Block were appointed
executors without bond. FL. r Smirh
was appointed guardian Of John Rem
ker, insane, his bond being placed at
$500 The will of Patrick Woods,
deceased was admitted to probate last
Wednesday, VIM. r. leighton was
appointed executor. under bond of
SO, U0O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
State Contest is Won by Jefferson.

Miss Lorraine Grimm of Jefferson
won first honors in the state declanna-
tory contest held at Merrill. Second
honors went to Laura Burnette Of
Neenah, and Lucy Blake of Merrill
took third The contest was partici-
pated in by representatives of eight
districts, as follows:
Milwaukee, Miss Edith Clark, Mani
towoc, subject, "One Of Bob's Boys"
La Crosse, Miss Grace Sarles,
Sparta, "The Song of the CARDINAL
Whitewater, Miss Lorraine Grimm,
Jefferson, subject, "The Changing
Hour"
Superior, Miss Lucy Blake, Merrill,
"The Lie"
Platteville, Miss Margaret Brown,
Spring Green, Keeping of the Light"
Oshkosh district, Miss Laura Bur-
nette, Neenah, subject, Little Min
ister."
River Falls, Miss Hilga Aansted,
"The Boy"
Professor ]. F. Sims, president of
Stevens Point Normal; Professor H.
E. Densford of Ripon college, and
Professor v. A. G. Henmon of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin acted as judges.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
SIMONDs GIVES ADVICE.
Continued from First Page

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by the small dead Horse Chestnut.
A belt of White Pines about one hun
dred feet in length might be planted
along the high ground in the center
of the west boundary Rosa Multifora
would look we'll planted east Of the
south end of the Pines. Then Sumachs
might continue the border plantation
to near the southwest corner where an
open space would allow the breeze to
come in.
S Along the south boundary outside
of the walk, plant Prairie Roses (Rosa
Setigera) from the southwest corner
to the hitching post. North of the
walk. plant beds of Rugosa Roses.
Plant an Elm south of the walk in the
Prairie Roses sixty feet from the west
corner. From the hitching post east,
plant Rhus Armatica for a distance of
fifty feet, and then Thunb erg's Bar
berries to the corner
The east boundary. You will re-
call what l mentioned regarding por-
tions OF this boundary so as to give q
more pleasing contour to the lawn.
The south end of the walk was to be
raised CT rebuilt on a little higher
level. The north end Of the walk
which was in better shape, might
remain as it is if the ground on the
side was lowered so as to carry storm
water away from it, For planting
the boundary, use two of our native
Viburnums (Viburnum Lentago and
Viburnum Dentatum) inside of the
walk near the southeast corner, and
Viburnum Rugosum inside of the walk
north of the Birch Rugosa Roses on
each side inside of the walk of the
Library. Plant some Hemlocks east
of the Apple trees. Some Elderberries
might be used inside the Viburnum at
the southeast corner, and Hazel bushes
east of the Camperdown Elm. Out.
side of the asat side walk, groups of
Wichuriana Hybrid Roses would look
we'll.
You will recall that I pointed out
some trees that should be removed. [
also stated that walks should be used
only where they are actually needed
and that it was unnecessary to put
curling around the Park. Nothing is
more beautiful along a road than the
simple grass border. the curbing being
entirely unnecessary on quiet resi-
dence streets
In planting the various border
groups, try and give them graceful
outline varying the width from six to
twenty feet. The entire area occupied
by groups should be spaded over or
plowed, and after planting, the surface
should be pulverized by hoeing or
raking until the new trees and shrubs
are we'll established. With thorough
cultivation, very little, if any, water
will be needed.
Shonld any question arise, please
write me regarding it.
think you and the City of Lam
caster, are to be congratulated on
having acquired for Park purposes a
piece of land which is so centrally
located and which contains so many
fine trees. The latter were in an un-
usually good condition.
Yours very truly,
o. G. Simonds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07

nor McGovern says that the subject
matter Of the measure is completely
covered by existing statute and quotes
from sections 1925, 1927 and
1797-37m. He adds that the present
statute is operating satisfactorily and
is entirely adequate, and says also
that the vetoed act, if placed on the
statute books, would weaken the pres.
ent law.
The Republican party in Wisconsin
during the next few months will be
asked to take up as real party issue
the guaranty of bank deposits. With
the virtual defeat in the senate of
Senator Owens bill on that subject
has come a realization by the party
leaders that they cannot possibly
avoid the issue, and the Democratic
party also may take it up. The
Owen bill was sent to engrossment by
the close vote Of Is to u, but as it
takes a two-thirds' vote of all mem
bers elected to pass banking bill
under the constitution, the measure
has no chance Of final passage when
it comes up in regular order.
The bill undoubtedly would be
passed if it came before the assembly
and furthermore, Governor McGovern
is said to favor the principle and
would sign it if he had chance.
The prophecy that the bank guar
anty idea would be political issue, as
uttered by Senator Owen in the de-
lieve their communistic plan would
would have all the banking done by
senate, for the reason that they be
size, and the prospects are growing
seems to have decreased greatly in
the state.
bate on the measure, has set politi-
render such law unnecessary. They
The former bogy Of reapportionment
clans here to talking. 1t has been
pointed out that there are few PROPOSE
tons which would be so likely to
carry a direct appeal to the common
people" as this one, for it affects the
pocketbook Of every one who deposits
money in a bank Even aside from
the question of whether the principle
OG 116Al VI WIO1Sy Ill CASO1y VI III
practice, it would be difficult to pre-
vent the idea from being taken up
and placed in party platforms. The
Socialists alone profess to see no
great moment in the situation, al
though they voted for the bill in the
for the quick passage Of re-districting
bills, once they have been drawn by
Cor for) the joint special committee
having the matter in charge. Accord
ing to the results of the federal cen
sus, the unit of population for assem-
bly, districts upon which the new ap-
portionment will be based is 1888,
and the unit for senatorial districts
will be 70,872. According to the for
mer figure, Milwaukee will be entitled
to Is assemblymen, with a major frac-
ton left over which may give that
county still another representative in
the lower house. However, this propo-
sition will be vigorously fought by
from other parts of the
state. The county now has IL assem-
blymen Reapportionment also may
give Milwaukee county seven sena-
tors instead of six.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07

FOR SALE-Three sections steam
pillow land Dunn, Co., N. OAK. No
better soil exceptional bargain. Have
also large exchange list Melberg
1922 third St., Northeast Minneapolis,
MINI. 10 *
LOW ROUND TRIP EXCURSION
RATES.
To Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, Colo, on sale daily begin
ming June 1st, Favorable stop overs.
Liberal return limits. For full in.
formation apply to ticket agent. The
Northwestern line. 13w2
FOR SALE-Two yearling short
horn bulls, pedigreed and tested.
Good ones. Color red. w. A.
Johnson, Lancaster, Wis. 10tfc
A few choice farm mortgages for
sale. Address communications to the
Herald. 12w5
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
WHEN HER BACK ACHES.
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
Ambition Slipping Away.

A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
Ambition Slipping Away.
Lancaster women know how the
aches and pains that come when the
kidneys fail make life a burden.
Backache. hip pains, headaches, dizzy
spells, distressing urinary troubles,
all tell of sick kidneys and warn you
of the stealthy approach of diabetes,
dropsy and Bright's disease. Doan s
Kidney Pills permanently cure all
these disorders.
Miss Sadie Smith, Fennimore,
Wis, says: st have no hesitation
in recommending Doan s Kidney Pills,
as they have benefited me greatly.
For some time suffered from a dull
ache in the small of my back and
severe pains in the kidney regions.
Headaches and dizzy spells were also
present. Reading of Doan's Kidney
Pille,i procured supply and through
their use, the kidney disorders were
relieved. together with the aches and
pains. [ have not had a backache or
dizzy spell since I used Doan's Kid
nev Pills. -
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
NORMAL TEAM WON.
But Lancaster Highs Put Up, A Pretty
Good Game Nevertheless.

The PIatteville Normal baseball
team defeated Lancaster high school
in seven inning game Friday after
neon. The final score was 5 to 1
With the possible exception of one
inning the game was close and replete
with good, speedy baseball.
Roy Fisher pitched good ball for
the locals allowing but three hits.
The Platteville pitcher went him one
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07

Miss Helen Draper, student of the
Philadelphia Conservatory of Music,
will give lessons on piano and
organ. For further information
write the above name, Lancaster,
Wis. 14W3*
FOR SALE-A few we'll improved
farms in Jefferson Co. All at bargain
prices write for description
Jas. Sendlebach, Mt. Vernon. Ill.
r. r. No. s. 14.4w*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
Prepare for Travellers.

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the entertainment of the
$500 visitors who are expected to
attend the convention of the United
Commercial Travellers of Wisconsin,
on June %. There will be grand
council sessions on Friday and a big
parade. A ceremonial session of the
Bagmen Of Bagdad will end the con-
vention on Saturday. Numerous en-
tertainment features are being
planned for both Friday and Satur-
day
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07
Notice.

Poll and Road Tax NOW DUE.
Payment can be made at the Office of
the City Treasurer, in the city hall.
Please be prompt il payment.
18W4 City Treasurer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-06-07

better however, the Lancaster boys
being able to get but two bingles off
of him.
Platteville scored in the first inning
on an overthrow by Catcher Stone to
third and IN the fourth pushed four
runs across the plate on overthrows by
Stone and Clanton. The Lancaster
team scored IN the third inning earn
ing its run.
Because Of the late arrival of the
Platteville team it was decided to
play but seven innings. The score
by innings was:
Lancaster ..oo1 90 o-1 2
Platteyille Il 0 "a 0 0-5 3 2
EGGS, for Matching Rhode Island
Reds and Black Minorcas. 75c set
ting of 10. James Hayden, Lancaster.
12tfc.
I am now prepared to do all kinds
of dressmaking. Inquire of Mrs. Ed
Cornwall, fourth ward, next house
south of Roy Oates. 15w2
FOR SALE. An ice box 5x23x2
feet IN size, in good condition.
Would do for water tank.
14w1* A. G.. Morse.
Live chickens wanted. /. Alt q
Sons.
The Washington times., 1911-04-28
DISTRICT SERVICE
CONF PAN|ES GIVE NO
AID TO THE CLERKS
Deaf to Appeal for Money
for War for Better
Pay.

Although p. B. Chase's committee oi
"twenty-one" has raised $4,000 by popu,
lar subscription for former Senator
Dicks bureau. which is waging a bat,
tie for increased remuneration for Gov.
eminent employees, not a cent of the
money pledged is from any of the pub.
lie service corporations of the District
This fact was brought out today upoI
inquiry of Mr.. Chase, who Is devotinl
time each day to bringing the fund ur
10 10000. Mr.. Chase pointed out thai
the companies from which 1t was most
natural to expect the largest contri.
buttons. the street railroad, electric and
gas light. and telephone companies
those which daily receive the support
OF the employees who would pay them
more with increased salaries. have with.
held their assistance to the popular
movement
None Answer Appeal.
The army of civil service enpIoyes
In the city is daily contributing directly
to the several public service CORPORA.
tlons' said Mr.. Chase today, land they
would pay more into their Golfers II
they had more with which to pay: yet
not one of these corporations has re.
sponded to the public appeal for assis.
tance to get legislation which would in.
sure such an increase.
Men and mercantile concerns far less
directly benefited, yet who are con.
Vinced of the justice of the cause, have
freely contributed.
The directors of these corporations
say that they do not think thev have
legal, right to give away the money
OF the stockholders. yet they do not
hesitate to expend large sums in other
ways to increase their business
Mr.. Chase and other members Of the
committee are plainly disappointed
They regard the public service CORPORA
lions as the chief and most direct bene-
nciaries OF the employees salaries
Bureau Work Progressing.
The work of the bureau under the di-
rectfon Of Senator Dick, however. is
proceeding. Information upon the saIa-
rles paid in the various classifcations
and offices is being gathered, and Mr..
DICK Is carrying the fight to Congress.
Already he has interviewed more than
100 members of Congress and reports
that the Government emplayes' cause
Is live issue in Congress. Mr.. Dick
Is known to feel very encouraged over
the results accomplished so far, and the
outlook for the future.
Speaker Clark is known to be deeplv
interested I'm the subject of the Cow
ernments remuneration of its employees
and in order to gather Information upon
the subject is said to have directed the
several committees which have been an
pointed to investigate matters in the
Washington, departments to report also
upon conditions that would throw light
upon the question OF salaries.
The Washington times., 1911-04-28
FOR FEDERAL RULE
OF ALASKAN LINES
Measures Will Be Introduced in Congress to Provide Gov
ernment Control of Railroads as Only Means of
Checking Guggenhems.
By JUDSoN c. wELLIvER.

noise, in the last days of the old Con-
gress. For instance, there was a b!ll
which proposed TO give a fee title to
the Copper River road, for the entire
water front from Cordova to Mile
D. This would have been grant OF i'm
mense value, and in connection with
the monopoly. which is now claimed to
be established at Cordova Bay. would
have given the Guggenheim interests
the most complete monopoly of the
whole situation.
This little joker bill was not passed.
however: Judge Wickersham discovered
II. explained the situation, and got II
killed in the House. He was not so
fortunate with the bill which Is not
alleged to repeal the S0-rod interval pro-
vision.
The people who are leading the fight
against the Administrator on these
Alaska matters are not hurrying. They
want to get all the accessible facts be-
Government ownership legislation Is
being prepared.
Seek to Prevent Monopoly.
The purpose in demanding Govern
ment railroads Is to make a transporta-
ton monopoly, in Guggenheim hands.
impossible. 1t is charged that the Gus-
genheim syndicate is in control Of. or
affiliated with, the companies that dom
mate all the feasible routes from the
coast through the mountain barrier into
the rich interior of the country. Al
ready controlling the Bonanza copper
mines-reputed the greatest and rich
est in the world; the Matanuska and
Rering river coal fields: holding an OPP
tiCn on tire Cunningham claims; having
now secured what is apparently the
only harbor from which all these prop
critics NAV be reached; and already hav'
ing their railroad system practically
buiIt-with these advantages. the con-
servationists say. the syndicate stands
to make Alaska a private preserve in
the next few years. and to impose its
terms on all business and development
undertaken in the country.
Judge Wickersham was opposed 20
Government ownership of railroads
year ago: now he Is for 1t, and has
promised 1t his support He Will not
manage the fight, however; that Will be
in the hands of a leading Senator.
Senator Beveridge: VIII" was chair
man of the Committee on Territories
until his retirement, became convert
to the policy of Government-built and
owned railroads in Alaska. At first
sharply opposed 10 ii. he tecame con-
vinced in the last year that no other
program would save Alaska from the
complete control of the Dig interests
that are now SO strong there, and that
seem to have mysterious ways of get
ting from the public domain about ev-
erything they need TO perfect their con-
troll
The Washington times., 1911-04-28
Excursion Down Potomac
To Be Run SUNDAY

The first Sunday excursion down the
Potomac this season will be run on
Sunday. April 90. by the steamer Charles
Manchester.
The steamer leaves its Seventh street
wharf at 2:30 o'clock, and runs down the
river past Alexandria and Forts Wash
ington and Hunt to Indian Head, where
the big guns for battleships are proved.
The return trip is completed at o'clock
During the trip cafe and buffet service
is furnished. and music is provided.