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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-31

Wherefore your petitioners pray that
the County Board of Supervisors of
Grant County at it's regular session in
1913, appropriate and pay to the said
town of North Lancaster the one-half
part of the cost of said bridge, to-wit,
the sum of Four Hundred forty-three
dollars and fifty cents ($443.50).
All of which is respectfully submit
ted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-31
LOUIS VESPERMAN,
ANDREW ZENZ,
HENRY MACKE.

The above report is correct and Il
county should appropriate the sum
One hundred and ninety eight (19S.O
dollars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-31
JOHN w. JERRETT,
JOHN ROWDON,
SHERMAN PTTTTNGER

The above report is correct and the
County should appropriate the said
sum of Four hundred forty-three dol
lars and fifty cents ($443.50).
E. G. MCCORMICK.
VIM. O'BRIEN,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-12-31

of Grant County, wisconsin:
Gentlemen: - Your petitioners, the
town board of supervisors OF the town
of Marion in said county,, respectfully
represent:
That at the annual meeting held in
said town on the first day of April,
1913, it was voted to build a bridge
on the BOscobel and Werley road in
Section 26 known as the Bender Bridge.
That afterwards a petition was pre-
sented by the supervisors of said town
to the County Chairman, asking for the
appointment of a county commissioner
in the letting, construction and ac-
ceptance of said bridge, and that said
county chairman appointed Olof Hoff-
land as said County commissioner.
That afterwards and on the sixth day
of September the said town board to-
gether with the said county commits
siOner, met at the site of said bridge
and let a contract to ChaS. Streeter for
the construction of a bridge on said
site at the cost of $52S.0O.
That said town of Marion was equal
The record., 1913-10-09
NOTES
sssA % sSs,.s.;sssss.

Abuse and fright do not increase
the milk flow.
A pair Of milk scales and Babcock
tester will tell no tales.
The COW that gives a large flow of
milk must have plenty of water.
The man who forgets to salt his
cows is the one the cows forget
Cream that is too old or too cold
will cause trouble on churning day.
Butter paper is not expensive. and
makes nicer covering for butter than
rags.
Lots OF comfort for the COWS during
/ the day is an open shed facing the
south.
Cream that has been properly han
died and ripened will come without
doctoring.
The quicker the milk is separated
after it is drawn the better viii be
the results.
A variation in the way the sepa-
rator is run will cause a loss in but
ter-fat every time.
Before oalying. the cows food
should be reduced in quantity and of
, q laxative nature.
The record., 1913-10-09
MILK RECORD FRAME
Gives Accurate knowledge of
Cows Producing Ability.
Also Puts Man in claes Where Those
on Outside Would Classify Him
Progressive Dairyman-how
to Make Ore.

The keeping of milk records is not
such 4 dinicult task. It is really an
easy matter and takes but little time.
The main advantage is that II enables
a man 20 have an accurate knowledge
OF the producing ability Of his cows.
writes +. L. Austin of Indiana In the
Orange Judd and Farmer. II not only
shows up the COWS. but shows some
thing of what the man is made of.
u puts him in class where those on
the outside looking in would classify
him as a progressive dairyman.
Such a dailyman | visited recently,
and his method Of keeping tab On his
COWS WAS CT PARTICULAR Interest be-
cause OF its simplicity. He had a milk
record frame hanging on the wall
near the center of the stable that was
as handy as any frame | have ever
seen. There are a number of differ
ent styles of milk record frames In
use, some moro or less complicated
and expensive in makeup than 9th.
ers. while some are mere makcshifts.
but this one is homemade and its cost
is practically nothing.
This frame, rs shown in the illus
trstion. is made by taking board
about | inch thick and cutting 1t ap.
proximately 3 feet square. or by tack
ing two boards together to get this
The record., 1913-10-09

antly, pulling from his pockets a
handful of printed slips. Here's a
woman who tells how they did it.
They rented rooms in their fat to pay
the rent and bought their groceries
Saturday nights when things were
marked down. They"
I'm not interested in that" she In
terrupted. Il don't believe l should
like to keep boarding house"
We'll, here's another case where
they raised enough vegetables on the
vacant lot next door to supply them
selves with a years potatoes and salad
and green stuff and the wife got the
most wonderful clothes at bargains,
and"
THAT does not thrill me with ex-
citement, either" said the pretty
girl. Marked down clothes always
look II. And"
The young man sighed. 81 didn't sup
pose you would care about 1t" he said.
Il don't especially take to those things
myself. Only you said the other night
that your chief objection to me was
my lack of interest in the serious side
of life, so | took up the most seri-
ous side know-the financial side. In
other words, the two-to-one theory.
did it TO convince you that l really
thought deeply. ! should not expect
my wife to make an income for one
cover the expenses Of two. / don't
need to do that!"
The pretty girl looked family inter-
ested. Il thought" she murmured.
when you began that you considered
those economical plans splendid. Yow
were SO enthusiastic as you READ
them!"
THAT was to convince you Of my
serious interest" he told her. I've
studied the subject and it can be done.
Only | wouldn't ask you to do it,"
You wouldnt?" she cried. why
not? Il seems to me that in two days
you can experience an awful change
of heart, Mr.. Bings!"
Il believe have" sighed the young
man.
The pretty girl sal bolt upright and
her cheeks famed. We'll. you needn't
be SO perfectly brutal about sa-sa-say-
| ing s-s-so!" she quaveerd and began
searching for her handkerchief.
My goodness" said the young man
with fervor. MY change Of heart was
merely that | saw what a fool ! had
been in expecting you to consent to
marry mel Honest, Lillian! I'm just
as crazy about you as ever! Do
do you mean to say you would marry
me?"
Il think" shifted the pretty girl,
smiling a watery smile. 81 think I've
had a change of heart, too. Chicago
Daily News.
The record., 1913-10-09
TINE BRINGS CHANGES
by ELLA cYGAN.

Good evening"" said the pretty
girl in an expressionless tone as she
descended the stairs and entered the
room where the young man awaited
her. Il thought told you that you
weren't to come again unless you
were sent for?"
so you did," the young man ex-
claimed with a startled air Now that
you mention It, ! recall something of
the sort. But Gm going to be sem
sible tonight-no romance nor broken
hearts at all-nothing of that stun.
am in a very serious mood. shan't
bother you by repeating my senti-
ments of recent date"
Thank you,' the pretty girl said.
That is very much better. l thought
you would get over the idea If you
took a little time"
You wrong me-" said the young
man. 81 haven't got over 1t at all.
However, let us get away from this
delicate subject which seems to cause
you ennui Let's talk about-well
about the two-to-one proposition"
"Two-to-one," the pretty girl repeat
ed. is 1t anything like the multi
plication table?'
Not exactly" said her caller. Its
the question as to whether two per.
sons can live as cheaply as one."
The pretty girl frowned. 81
thought" she protested, that you just
said you weren't going to bother me
with foolishness about"
The caller raised his eyebrows. 81
don't see any foolishness in a scien,
tiflc subject" he protested. Il didn't
say what two, did /? / might mean
a couple Of fellows or q girl and her
aged aunt. It's merely a question to
which learned men have devoted
thought and study"
"Then they're exceedingly foolish.
said the pretty girl with spirit, be
cause two can't"
But lots of people have written to
the newspapers TO prove that they
can!" insisted the young man triumph
The record., 1913-10-09

a a, cords supporting protecting board;
b b. weights; c. record sheets. The wire
keeps the lower part of the record sheets
in place.
dimension. On three of the edges
tack 2-inch strips SO that they set
flush on one side and project an inch
on the other These strips form the
border, or frame, inside of which is
placed the record sheet A thin board
is then cut 10 fit closely inside the
frame. The edge of the frame on
which there 10 no border strip will be
the lower part OF the frame as 1t
hangs on the wall. Bore a quarter
inch hole in the upper end of each
upright border strip. Through each
hole run a strong cord to the corners
of the loose hoard. Cut the cord about
81 feet long, and to the opposite
ends attach weights heavy enough to
balance the board In any position.
This loose beard will cover up all of
the lower part of the sheet and pre-
vent it from getting soiled during
milking To prevent 1t from Hopping
stretch a wire tightly across frcm
right TO left border about inches
from the lower end of the frame. al
lowing space enough for the protect
ing board to slide up and down freely
Between milkings the sheet may be
covered up entirely and kept well pro-
i tected. A coat of paint will add to
the sttractiveness OF the frame, or IL
may be simply whitewashed.
The record., 1913-10-09
The Psony raa&es a Fins Cut Flower,

that reports On this plant give de
scrirtloRs OF 6s6 different varieties.
II is. however. probably a coEserva-
tive statement TO sSy that the pcoEy
interest of the country would be bet
ter on IL EhoU; - per cent CT the
varieties were discarded and further
propagation made from the remain
ing IS per cent. Of superior varieties.
IL is not that these IS per cent. OF
the varieties ere unattractive; far
from It. But the remaining IS per
cent eli every purpose and have many
mere virtues than the medium 10 in
ferior sorts. Ry growing ONLY the
finer vaTietos, peor1e vcufd b5SouEe
more and more fascinated with this
lovely flower.
One Of tho most desirable features
OF peonies Is the ease with which they
can be grown. Given a generous
preparation CT the start you can make
q great plantation Of pecnies with the
assurance that beyond keeping the
ground clean and fertile they may re-
main undisturbed fer years. Ia the
course Of time they viii get 30 tffek
that they should be divided and re-
planted, but this is little trouble. Pc
onies thrive in almost any soil. but
do best in a deep rich loan. AS they
remain in one place a number Of years
II is well to thoroughly prepare the
soil, and they amply repay attention
given them. Spade to depth of two
or three feet: add liberal supply of
thoroughly rotted manure, pulverize
and mix thoroughly. Add little sand
or fine gravel II the soil is Inclined
10 be sticky or heavy Stiff soil should
be well drained. While the pconles
desire liberal supply Of water. the
ground should not be of swampy ma
ture. Cover the crown three inches,
taking care that the earth is well
firmed. Plant two and one-half 10
three feet apart to allow for future
development A mulch Of coarse
strawy manure is a benefit. particu
iariy the first season. Keep well
cultivated the first season, after that
the ground will be sufficiently covered
70 little cultivation is necessary.
On the small lawn a few clumps
win give a liberal reward each spring
The record., 1913-10-09
Grating Wax Formula.

Grating wax is made by melting
four pounds OF resin. two pounds OF
beeswax and one pound of unsalted
taliow. pouring the liquid into a
bucket OF cold water and pulling like
moiasses candy until the grain is
smooth: then form into balls and store
In q csol place until used. 1t may be
sof4ed by throwing into hot water
yhfl needed for use.
The record., 1913-10-09

On grounds of large extent the peony
Is unexcellsd. In the herbaceous bor-
der Il thrives from year to year. Il
is particularly appropriate along
boundaries. whether alone or with
other hardy plants Massed at turns
OF walks or drives or by the edges of
steps II is very effective. Where low
ornamental hedges are desired 1t Is
unusual and attractive. II is a fine
cut flower. II picked early just as II
is about 10 unfold and allowed 10 opeS
In the house 1t will last several days,
often a week or more.
The record., 1913-10-09
Horticultural
ROiirrts9@i Al Al
:aIe'DD
SSF5gT4yfaJ
@8 " 8 C(5
REVIVAL OF PRETTY PEoNY
old-Tlme Flower Has Experienced
Modern Improvement and Decided
Renewal Of It's Popularity.

The peony is orc of the many old,
time flowers which have experienced
o decided modern Improvement and
revival of popularity. This is shown
by the recent rapid growth Of iis
culture and by the larger number OF
varieties that ere constantly being
originated ard propagated. SoIe OF
the very ardent admirers Of this beau
tiful flower will be surprised to learn
The record., 1913-10-09

One person in FIVE in South Africa
is white.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
Has Caused Loss Of Life and
Destroyed Millions Of
Property
Cities Through Iowa and Wis.
ConSin Are Flooded With
Water From Rain

ST. PAUL, March 14.--Over ninety
dead millions OF Il financial loss, Grip.
pied train and telegraph service is the
result OF a severe storm that has been
raging over the central, sCuthern and
northwestern states the past "a hours.
Practically all the deaths are report
cd in the south Where the storm as
sumed cyclonic proportions in scvera,
states.
In the vicinity Of Chicago, and west
through Iowa and Nebraska, rain and
snow has impeded trains and bother
ed telesraphic communication, while
in the northwestern states. snow.
sleet and rain, accompanied by a galt.
has delayed trains, imperilled lives.
and destroyed property.
Throughout Wisconsin the. Storm
razed small buildings and affected
traffic. Independence, Elair, Arcadia,
Whttehall and Tcn iu Lac ere sflnsded
by water, backing from the ice jams.
A liberal use of dynamite has pre-
vented a more serious flood at Lond
du Lac, where thousands of tons Of ice
were blown tc pieces in the jams.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
Was Convicted OfUsing Mails
in Canadian Mining Claim
Fake Deal
Freeman, Prominent New York
Business Man Receives
Longest Term
Former Mayor Of Boston Was
In Deal But is Par0|ed Y
TO Later Term
(Fy Asaociaved cress.l

NEW YORK, March l4.--Julian
Hawthorne, Dr. William J. Morton and
Albert Freeman were convicted mfad-s
era court of making fraudulent use
of mails in promoting Canadian min
ing claims. Josiah Quincy. twice may
or Of Boston, on trial with them, was
acquitted and discharged.
Judge Mayer pronounced sentence
on the men and paroled Quincy until
next October when he directed him to
appear and answer to two indictments
lending against him.
Freeman, of New York. in business
for 2G years, was sentenced to pears
in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
Hawthorne, son of Nathaniel Haw-
thorne, the novelist. and himself an
author, and Morton, the son of DR..
w. II. G. Morton, the first user Of
ether in surgical operations, were SEN
fenced to year and one day at
Atlanta.
Freemns prison term will date
from the first of the present year and
that of Hawthorne and Morton from
November 25, the day the trial began.
Judge Mayer granted ten day stay
to allow an appeal
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
Two Hundred federalS Sur
rendered -.-Severar Killed :
No Captives Executed
REMNANTS DEFY ATTACK
NaC0 Scene Of Probable Bat.
lie Ioday.--0ffices
Moved Over Line
(Ry Associated Press.)

EAGLE PASS, March 14.-San
Pedro, of coahuia, Mexico, was
captured by the rebels of Ricaut
and Rovas, according to reports.
Two hundred federals surrender
ed. Seven constitutionaIists and
II federaIs were killed in the bat
tie. The state troops nave not
executed any federal captives.
NACO, Arizona March 14.--With
the remnants of the federal garrison
of northern Sonora about 800 men I'M
n General Ojeda ar defying an at
tack from over 1900 state troops. Al
Naco, Sonora, just over the line, prep
arations are under way for an eX-
peCted assault in the morninf.
I'VE will fight declared the feder-
al commander, as he gave orders for
immediate preparation late tonay.
Trenches were built near the fort
ificaticn on the hill commanding the
approach to the town. The custon-
house and postofiice were rushed to
the American side, and the railway
company moved over all the equip
ment.
Fifteen hundred constitutionalists
are moving against Naco, eager to Sc
cure the remaining port on the Arizo
na border from the Huerta national
governments.
Ell PASO, Texas, March 14-With
sonora .practically>in in the power Of the
anti administration troops the state of
Chihuahua is by NO means peaceful.
There are reports tonight Of ski1rn-
ishes between the federals and con-
stitutionalists in the district between
Parral and Chihuahua City, while var
ious expeditions are bound for the in
terror to assist the revolving insur-
recto troops in the warfare against
Huerta, is moving. ..y
General Jose Irez Salazar, who re-
Gently announced against Huerta, is
moving toward Juarez. He is fully
armed, mounted and has provisiOned
men, according to reports.
Eelated reports from the south are
.>f almost continual fighting since the
constitutioEalist's attack on Parral
last week
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
BURKE
SLATED FOR
TREASURER
Said to be Considering Offer
---0ther Places Provided
for by President
(Ry Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, March ll.-Four
prominent democrats are under con-
sideratiou by the president for i'm.
rortant offices.
Joseph E. Davis OF Wisconsin, sec
retary of the democratic national
committee, has been offered the as
sistant secretaryship of war; declin.
ing, he may get foreign post.
George Foster Peabody OF New
York, former treasurer OF the demo-
cratic national committee, is desired
for the collectorship OF the port at
New York
Dudley Field Malone OF New York
is offered the position OF assistant
attorney general in charge Of cases
before the customs court Of New York.
Former Governor John Burke Of
North Dakota is regarded as the
choice for United States treasurer,
and it is said he is considering the
offer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
STANDING ROCK LANDS
. ARE TO Be OPENED
Especial to The Tr'bune.)

FORT YATES, N. D., March IA
The business men Of this part Of the
state are elated that the balance OF
the lands on the Standing Rock res
ervation are to te thrown open for
settlement this fall There has been
no date fixed nor no definite plan has
been announced. 1t is unlikely there
will be & drawing or another lottery
plan, but it is thought a cash system
will be adopted which will permit set
tiers for the first three months to
take land at S. per acre, for the next
three months at So per acre and for
the following three months at 81 per
acre. Shields, Fort Yates, McLaugh-
lin and Morristown would profit by
the opening. The best lands are al
ready allotted, but there still remains
a great deal Of fertile territory that
will make an ideal farming district.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
MISS THEI RDcSENELy NJtt HacH -. -

NEW YORK, March 14.-Miss Eth.
ell Carow Roosevelt will defy supersti-
ton and will be married on Friday,
April 4, to DR.. Richard Derby. The
wedding will take place in the little
church in Oyster Bay, N. Y, and will
be followed by a reception in Saga
more Hill, the home of Miss Roose-
yelts parents, Colonel and Mrs. The.
odore Roosevelt. While the complete
list OF attendants has not been am
nounced, it will include Miss ,Cornelia
Landon, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Hutton ?I4andon, who have a
home in Oyster Bay. Miss Roosevelt
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15

and Miss LandOn have been friends
since childhood The day after the
wedding Dr.. Derby and his bride win
sail for Europe to spend their honey
moon on the other side. Miss Roose-
velt made her debut in society at a
ball given in the White House in De
cember, 1908, while her father was
president. DR.. Derby, who is a gradu-
ate of Harvard, class of '03, and a
young and successful physician, is a
son OF the. late DR.. Richard II. Derby.
He is the brother Of James Lloyd Der.
by, Roger A. Derby and Mrs. Samuel
A. Tucker.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
Will Celebrate
1874 ANNIVERSARY
(Spccial to The Tribune,)

FARGO, n. D., March 14.-June I
will be the thirtieth anniversary OF
the organization OF the Scottish Rite
bodies in Fargo and also the twenti-
eth anniversary OF the big fire in this
city. The Scottish Rite bodies today
decided to celebrate the double.header
ami ersary with big parade. There
will be historical, allcgorical and Ma
sonic floats and some of those used
in the Mardi Gras in New Orleans
will be secured for the occasion. Sew
cral thousand members Of the Rite
will be in the city at that time.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
JOB HUNTERS | U | Il: R
TOO NUMEROUS
Cabinet Officers Take TO Tall
Timber, First Ten Days
Busy Ones
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Half
the members Of the presidents cab
inot will spend the weekend or lone
er at :heir homes, driven from Wash
ington for rest after ten 2rduous days
in Office.
Secretary McAdoo, leaving for New
York, declared it would seem like
green fields compared to Washing
ton.
Secretary Bryan will go to Lincoln,
to be absent about 10 days On his
return he will stop Gt Des Moines,
Chicago and Akron, Ohio, where h,
will be feted
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
AGITATION FOR LIGHTS
SAID TO BEAR fruit.
Especial to The TriLune.)

LANSFORD, N. D., March 14.-The
agitation over an electric lighting
plant for this town is bearing fruit,
and during the present summer sys-
tenn will be established. Many other
towns of the state that are smaller
are successfully operating electric
plants. Recently representatives from
several small towns have been invit-
ed here to discuss the matter with
the business men. A municipal sys-
TEN is favored. .s'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
Want A new JAIL
FOR Walsh COUNTY
Especial to The Tribune.)

GRAFTON, N. D., March 14.-The
county commissioners are discussing
the question of a new Jail. The pres
ent one is old, unsanitary, without
modern conveniences, and a menace
to the health of the prisoners. 1t is
unsafe for desperate prisoners. The
first steps toward creating fund for
the new Jail have been taken and it
is possible that new one will be Sc.
cured within year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
4 GREEK BOATS
ARE. DAMAGED
(5y Associated Press.)

:: I: :. :. = :: = : :. :. :. :. ::
: ATHENS, Greece, March A. ::
:" Damage to the Greek trans ::
: ports by the Turkish cruiser ::
!: Hamidish are more serious ::
!. than at first reported. Four, =:
s. Greek transports, while land ':
!: ing Servian troops a: sangi- ::
: ovanni Di Medu to aid tie ::
= Montenegrans in an attack on ::
s: Scutar, were burned, one sank ::
:. and two were riddled with ::
{: shells. ''..
: '-l-ll ! lEd, ~ ytta, 51 III -.,.,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
FIGHTERS FINISH TRAINING

LOS ANGELES, CALlF., Mch. II
"knockout' I.Own of New York and
"Rud" Anderson the Van Couvcr light
weight. have finished training and
appear to be in good shape for their
fight at Vernon tomorrow afternoon.
The agreement calls for a q round
contest at 1:33 pounds. a.,~.. ,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-03-15
JAIL GUARDED
BY The MILITIA.
tsy :,s.oclated Press,

{By i.ssoclated 9ress.o
e : :. s. !. :: = = = I: = 1: q q 80
: SALEM. ILL.,, March 14.-Sev- :.
: eral companies of militia !:
:: guarded the Jail tonight fearing =
:: an enraged mob would attempt :
:. to lynch Frank Sullen, white, I:
: aged q, confined there, charg- ::
:. ed with an attack on Dorothy, =
:. Holt, aged IA.