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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20

These repairs will add to the respect
that pupils have for school property.
| hope that you will act upon these
suggestions at once in order that the
school may be benefited this year. You
have an earnest corps of teachers and
the opportunity is yours to introduce
these constructive measures which
will make your schools of much more
service to the community than is pos
sible under the present arrangements.
Cordially yours,
(Signed) c. P. CARY,
State superintendent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS
REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION or
LANCASTER EDUCATIONAL
BODY WEDNESDAY.

Beginning with the January term the
high school period will close at 4
o'clock instead Of $3.50 as has been the
rule. This policy was decided on at
the Wednesday meeting of the board
to make room for the commercial
course which will be moved to the
second floor of the building from it's
present basement quarters. This
change will take place during the COM
ing vacation.
A report from Deputy State Fire
Marshal Evens, relative to safety needs
in the North school was read to the
board. This asks for fire escape and
hand rail on the stairway. Fire ex-
tinguishers will be placed where need
ed at both schools and the fire gong
located so that an alarm will be dis
tinctly audible throughout the entire
building.
The music course received the at
tention Of the board but will be taken
up again at the January meeting. Un-
fortunately the electors at the last
school meeting failed to vote an ap-
preparation for the teachers salary,
although the majority favored such a
course. The board treasurer has not
paid the teacher any salary during her
fifteen weeks incumbency taking the
stand that no funds had been appro-
priated. Mr.. Meyer in this case de-
clined to take the authority of pay
ment without legal advice that he
might do So 1t seems that there is a
surplus in the teachers salary fund
and from this Mr. Brennan advises the
teacher may receive her compensation
from this fund. That, apparently, set
ties the matter.
Mr. Adams stated that more appara-
tus is required in the physics labora-
tory Reports were received from the
Office Of the state superintendent Of
education relative to the recommends
tions made by Inspector Terry and
Supervisor of Grades Miss Bush, fol-
lowing their recent visit to the city
schools. They are as follows:
Dear Mr.. Brennan:
| am in receipt Of the report OF In
spectOr Terry Of a visit to your high
school on November Sth. [ have al
ready reported to you in regard to the
visit Of Miss Bush on the same date.
Mr. Terrys report is favorable He
found the work progressing WELL the
discipline excellent and the instruct
ion as q whole good. Such suggestions
as he thought necessary were made at
a meeting Of the high school faculty
or to the teachers individually.
The only suggestion contained in
his report for your consideration is
that in regard to the room for the
commercial work. This is, of course,
as you fully realize, not very suit
able room located in the basement as
it is and with low walls and insult
fcient light. | hope that in the near
future you can see your way clear
to provide a better room for this de-
partment. | am sure you will do this
as soon as your finances will permit.
Assuring you of my pleasure in re-
ceiving a favorable report, remain
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) G. P. CARY,
State superintendent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20
PARDON DENIED DIETZ,
Defender OF Cameron Dam Must Serve
Out Twenty Years.

John f. Deitz, famous defender Of
Cameron Dam, convicted Of killing one
Oscar Harp on Oct 8, 1910, and now
serving twenty year term in Waupur,
has been denied a pardon by Cover
nor Phillip.
The governor, says, however, thai
he is informed by the prison physi-
clan that Deitz is suffering from heart
trouble and is becoming dropsical
IF the board Of control will recon-
mend that he be taken to his home, or
elsewhere for treatment, l shall not
object to his removal from the prison,
provided that he remain in the custo-
dy of the prison warden" says the gov
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20
Dear Mr.. Brennan:
(Signedl

Dear Mr.. Brennan:
The report of Miss Bush, supervis-
or of grades, is at hand. This report
shows that you are having department.
al work at the North school. This
makes it possible to section the larg-
est class which is Of great advantage
to the pupils.
The report also shows that a large
number of pupils in the upper grades
are two or three years older than the
regular age for their grades. This is
very serious problem in many ways.
The pupils are not happy in their
work nor can the subject matter be
adapted to their maturity and at the
same time be suited to the needs of
the other students of regular age.
This condition seems to have arisen,
in part, from the fact that you have
two grades in a room and large num-
bers in each grade, making it neces-
sary to teach large groups of pupils
in a very limited time. The result is
that some of the pupils fail to make
progress. The remedy is such an Or
ganization that will provide for small
er grades per teacher and only one
grade in a room, making possible semi
annual promotions and the sectioning
of classes with smaller groups for
teaching. However, to secure immed-
late Improvement of present condi-
tons, an extra teacher can be en-
ployed who would spend her time in
teaching those pupils who are back
n one or two subjects only.
This will do much to solve the present
average problem but to remove one
great cause of this condition, every
effort should be made to reOrganize
the grades so that each teacher works
with only one grade except where de-
partmental work is being done
| note that you have made provis-
ion for manual training and domestic
science in the upper grades. l wish
especially to commend this action for
the practical nature Of the work being
done in these classes makes them Of
great value to the pupils.
| wish to emphasize the need for
single adjustable seats. They are a
necessity if pupils are to be properly
seated WHen at Work. IL is also very
desirable that play ground equipment
be provided for the grade pupils. 1t
improves discipline and increases the
amount of exercise the pupils take.
The toilet room at the North build
ing needs to be supplied with artifc-
ial light. The walls around the bub-
bier at the brown school house would
be much improved if painted white.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20

ernor in the official statement sent to
Mr. Deitz's attorneys, Nabor & Wheel
er of Mayville.
Gov. Philips statement is a four
page document that goes fully into the
case. At the outset he points out that
the supreme court has affirmed the de-
cision of the lower court.
I'm considering the application the
executive must therefore assume that
the defendant was guilty of commit
ting the crime which with which he
was charged" says the statement. He
then points out that originally Dietz
was sentenced for life and that Gov
McGovern had committed the sentence
to twenty years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20
EXTENSION OFFERED RY
THE PLATTEVILLE NORMAL

The PlattevilIe Normal which has
been doing Extension work incident
alyy, and when called upon throughout
it's whole past, now announces a defin-
tie and systematic undertaking to
bring the services of its corps Of
teachers and its equipment to the
young people of the community within
the territory.
The Extension work may be car
ried on by means of correspondence
or through the organization of classes
in different places, or by the way Of
examination for credits in the Normal
Members Of the faculty are also glad
to give their time and services to
clubs, institute or other Organiza-
lions, which may be DESTROYS of secur-
ing the help Of lecturers and enter
tainers. We have received circulars
of this work, and the school will be
glad to send. them to anyone interest
ed. Address President Asa M. Royce
or Prof. J. A. Wilgas, director of the
extension work, Platteville, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20

Barber entertaining his customer, as
usuaD-YOur hair is getting very gray.
sir. Customer-I'm not surprised Hur-
ry up.-TOledo Blade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20
Pettijiohn's
Rolled Wheat with 25q6 Bran Flakes
A Modern Bran Dainty


laxative Everybody day should
spirits SUMMER days. Without diet of fine forces folks
eohn made to meet doctors requirements The bran is hidden
likes Yet it contains Is
The bran is fake douby
will
Try etohns week Note its delightful again
back a branless
Petohn's
fakes in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-20
Our Offer Is This:
Quaker Oats
The Extra-Delicious Vim Food
Flaked from Queen Oats Only

All
lovers it.
it.
the
bushe of the choicest yields Quaker.
The
less Yet price.
every We
know this fascinating vimfOod made
n our ay.
The mirror., 1916-11-16

band gave concert the evening camped there.
The river at this poin, is only about 800 feet
across. 1t is muddy, yellow stream with very
swift and treacherous current. AS I the bank
one evening awsi,iDg retreat the bushes parted
on the opposite side and woman stepped out ard
filled pail. She looked like gypsy 1t seemed
queer to think that only 800 feet of muddy water
separated high civilization prosperity and happl.
Dess from SEMI -barbarism, degradation and misery.
On the 18th of October was transferred from
Company X. TO The commissioned staff of The
regiment and appointed color sergeant. You'll have
to take off your bat to me now
There isn't much to do. 10 fact it is more
honor than work. Don't have to 90 out on any
hikes any more unless the entire regiment goes.
Some snap
Sap-k was away to Jacksonville, Florida, at
tending the National Rifle Association shoot, but is
back now Wellborn has been away on recruiting
duty. l was, for time, the only representative
the institution had here.
Please greet Deputies Sullivan, Backland and
Whtlan. Also Fred and Clint and Wllliams And
say hello to Mr.. Weslby and Mr.. o. B. Johnson,
and convey my respects TO the Warden.
Wrb best wishes t" all of the buys, am
Yours truly.
Justin V. Smith
Color Sergeant
Third Minnesota Infantry.
Lano Grande. Texas.
The mirror., 1916-11-16
The principle charm of ight-verse, humorous

The principle charm of light verse, humorous
verse; and nonsense rhymes lies in the ingenious
of rhymes, and such is fruitful field Of study
branch of verse construction. Edward Lear. of
LIMERICK fame, Lewis Carroll, Carolyn Wells Robt
Hardy, w. s. Gibert's Bah Ballads" Barham's
Ingoldsby Legends" and the "K-jected address
es,' by Smiths, besides being commendable stimu.
anis for the risbililes, very treasure store of
unusual rhymes / believe it was Edmund Noberly
who. commenting Tennyson's complaint that
there was perfect rhyme for the word hundred,''
wanted to know what was the matter with the fol-
lowing:-
Her face was q stunned red
Al the sight of the hundred
Who burst in upon her while making mince pies.
And this brings 10 mind the famous saying of
Dante, Words have never yet made me say what
what they did not want to-" 1t is a saying well
worth pas,ng your writing desk, for it is
common fault with verse wrers-and others--to
use unnecessary words or inappropriate words mere
ly because they seem to tit in haudhy.
Let me close this study with another didactic
Quotation:-
Wha,er you may write of. pleasant sublime,
Always let sense accompany your rhyme 81.
Falsely they seem each other TO oppose
Rhyme must be made with reasons law to close;
Nicolas Boileau, l. 44rt Poehqw...
Quoted from DR.. EsenWeins "Art of VersDfcation.'. -.
The mirror., 1916-11-16
A Letter From The Llano Grande

Mr. J. w. Gurey.
Saltwater Minnesota,
Dear SIR
Have bad it in mind many times to drop you a
few lines and let you know how am getting along
down here "farhest soulh.''
left in such hurry that didn't get chance
to see hardly any of The bows.
Well, we are working along on military prob
lens every day and trying to perfect ourselves in
the of soldering.
When first arrived we had to do lot CT
digging and clearing for camp sizes. This work has
been completed now and we are devotlug our time
to strictly military affairs.
This isn't such bad place after you have be-
come acrlimated. AT first. before our blood got
thlnned out, 1t was almost more than could en-
dure. Especially as there was at times, shortage
OF water. Aud when you are compelled to do
ual labor under a blazing sun, with nothing but
lukewarm water to quench your thirst. you can
imagine that it wasn't very pleasant. l sure did
that bubble fountain 10 Shop E.
Now we have water systems and shower baths.
The water is boiled and then cooled with ice before
allowed to drink it,
Our program for the past month and which will
continue for indefinite period embraces
our regiment stationed at Llano Grande are out on
an endurance march this morning. One of our COM
panies Is doing patrol work at the Mercedes pump
Ing station, another company is stationed at the
Donna pumping station, while a third company
occupies the ProQr-so ranch. fourth company is
at a station known Champions Store. All these
stations the bank of the Rio G,ande A
fifth company is doi6g guard duty at the big base
hOsn nitAl IL he liu
uave been 10 both Progreso and the Mercedes
pump.
Progrcso is immense ranch owned by
wealthy Mexican who, since things became too hot
on the border, has been living in Merced+s Ii con-
tains large brick mansion. a BRICK church with
paved court surrounding it, and various her build
ings. large and small, which were evidently used 10
house the small army of employees necessary to
conduct the ranch. Surrounding the main buildings
are the stocka1es Of heavy logs aud The trenches
which were made by members of the Rangers aud
81 Cavalry in repeliug the last desperate attack of
the baudi.s last wlnter.
Mercedes pump is a beautiful spot right on The
bank of the river. Besides the buildings which con.
tain the machinery operating the plant, there are
neat little cottages for The employees. Surrounding
the whole Rravelled walks lined with banana
trees aud beautifully kept boulevards. There are
also several miniature canals and lagoons lined with
pslms ln the ceuler is tiny plaza il which our
The mirror., 1916-11-16
d L E IL 1 ES
NOTICE TO INMATES

the benefit appreciate
porunty that
through espondence scuo
Night
tion in connection with their
send
collaboration of Miriam of
libraries will gladly endeavor
Sign register number only and
send to the Mirror
The mirror., 1916-11-16

NO TlCE-ln order regulate the conduct column
sign their name, register number and lock
all queries submitted for publication. Inmate names
course will published only the initials of each queri.s
being used. (Ed)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-08

sis of exchange. But that would be
socialism.
So we see that ware are not only
unnecessary, but in any except a
systemless society would be impos-
sible.-Thomas LeVish.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-08

mon weaL-A. E. Carver, Gary.
MODERN WAR Through
modern development of agriculture
and industry man is able to multiply
his food supply indefinitely Accord
ing to Herbert S. BigelOw, America
could, at Belgium's density of popu-
IatiOn, support not only the entire
population of the world, but 100000
600 besides. The United States is to-
day the most prosperous country, yet
the secretaries of agriculture and of
the interior have declare that only
One-third of our land is developed
and. this development has been to
only one-third of its possible eficien-
cy. The real problem facing us is
not a problem of production, but of
distribution.
This is the Socialist explanation
of modern warfare, and I challenge
any reader of The Day Book to con-
trOveTt it:
The workers of each nation pro-
dUce more than enough to satisfy
their needs. But they receive back
only a small portion of their product
in the form of wages. The surplus
must be disposed Of by the capitalist
class in some way. 1t cannot be
bought back by the workers because
their wages do not equal it If it is
stored in warehouses, and the too
productive employees are discharged,
we have our periodical panic.
If the capitalists seek foreign mar
kets for this surplus they find the
ruling class of every other nation IN
der the same necessity doing the
same thing-the competition grows
fierce and we have war. The sensi- /
BILE thing would be to give to each
worker the full value of his labor
then there would be no need for for
eign markets except on a normal ba-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-08

Guilty, accepting the company's terms
of increase.
Some day the wise and disinher-
tied will wake up to the fact that the
l. w. w. to the tune of the trust
press, q Don't Work" is the best bet
one mammoth organization work
ing as a gigantic force. for the COM
mon weaL-A. E. Carver, Gary.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-08

sible.-Thomas LeVish.
SHOCKlNG.-A man, walking rap
idly, is apparently anxious to reach
his destination in a hurry. Crossing
the street he slips. One leg shoots
from under him; he balances on the
heel of his other foot. His arms fly
up and wave spasmOdicaIly in wild
effort to regain his equilibrium. He
fails and the seat of his pants come
in violent contact with the street.
With an injured air he gaZes
around as if trying to solve the mys-
terry of his plight, while choice bits
of comment are passed by the crowd,
such as: Did the bartender throw
you out for eating too much free
lunch?" ''Mebbe he's only taking a
rest; Funny place to be resting;
Get on your pins, you'll be pinched
for blocking traffic"
Victim arises, feeling to ascertain
if-he is all there or in sections, while
some UrChin chirps: He's feeling for
his pocketbOOk, maybe"
With more remarks the crowd dis
perses as the victim walks away.
Isn't it shocking? Rasmussen.
CO-OPERATION.| notice that
recently quite a number Of cOntribU-
tors to The Forum are writing along
the line of cooperation and are look
ing for some practical way that will
lead to definite and tangible results
in the near future.
The first thing to do is to get to-
gether" and the second is to start
something" third comes a long pull
and a strong pull, pull all together,
that spells success.
AS a start l would recommend that
we form an Outdoor league to meet
every Sunday, 10 a. m. till noon, and
have some recreative games and
amusements so as not to take our
new endeavOrs to seriously at first
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
A MerCiieSS Judge
One Who Shows No Favor.

A merciless judge is Father Time, Before him the week and the want ing go to the wall Only the truth can stand. For years the following statement has withstOod this stern est of all tests.
 John Carpenter, 5O1 N. stanton St., Fl Paso, Txeas, says: q had paine in my back, especially when l arose from a sitting position or made sudden move. The kidney secretious were profuse at times and then again scanty and contained a brick-dust sediment. During cold weather, they were too frequent in passage. Doan's Kidney Pills entire ly relived me of the trouble"
 Statement given Feb. 4, 19OO.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
VNOTICE OF GUARDIAN

In-the Probate court for the ter ritrr of Alaska, Division No. 1, Gt Haires, before J. J. Kennedy, U. s Commissioner and Ex-Officio Pro bate Judge.
 In the matter of the estate of J. E. Reynolds an insane person.
 Notice is hereby given, that by order dutly made and entered in the above entitled court on the 1st Of April, 1916, the undersigned, was appointed Guardian of the estate of J. E. Reynolds an insane per sen, and all persons having claims against said estate are required to present their claims to me at my office in the town of Hainesy with in six months from the date of this notice with the necessary Youch- CTS as required by law.
 Da,ed this 18th day of April, 1916.
 G. w. HINGHMAN,
 Guardian. W. $. Stout, attorney for Guardian. First publication, April 14, 1916. Final publication, May 12, 1916.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
SCOTT AND DIPLOMACY

To the surprise of everybody on bo.h sides of the border, the recent conference between General Obregon and General Scott at Jaurez result cd in an amicable working agree meue tor the cooperation of American and Mexican forces in the hunt for Villa. General ObregOn, ail the dispatches state, went fo the conference in anything but a pacific frame of mine, and deter mined to compel the the United States government to withdraw the eNpeditionary force. He came away in much happier mood, in spite of the fact that he did not prevail on the American representative to bring 1is troops out of Mexico.
 Wherein lies the secret of this remarkable victory for the Ameri- can viewpoint? Without a shadow of dOuot, in the fine diplomacy of General Scott, who more than once ia the past has shown himself to be d mediator of the first order.
 General Scott does violence to all officers. The chief of staff knows how to fight, and at the conference he must have been firmness itself iuOr3eI not to let the aggressive and truculeut Obregon get the bet ter Of him. But he is typical of the modern American officer, wheth CT of the army or of the navy, who fare with a sound familiarity with CcmD"ues a keen knowledge of war international law and an ability to over a potential adversary by peace ful means. General Scott is an asset Of iuc@iculable worth in our deal iuSs with difficult Mexico.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
EDITORIAL PA c E

the's uylng exclamation, More light more light"
 The light of the sun Is Gods own microbe killer. germicidc. d!Sinfectant prophylactic, sickness healer. There is no physician, no chemical untidote. no compounded prescription to he com pared with sunlight. Without 1t na turc could not perform her functions. Man, beast bird, insect would fall vic tins to the deadly gases that would prevail. The horrid mists and deadly gases are dispersed and decumposcd by the action of light.
 Let 1t in. everywhere! Let the light in more and more abuLGantly. Faded carpets are not us pltltul as faded cheeks. Spoiled cushions are trivial compared with spoiled health Dark eped rooms are too suggestive of dark ened lives.-ChriStinn Herald
The daily Alaskan., 1916-05-18
NOTICE

In the Probate Court for Skagway Precinct, Territory of Alaska, Division No. 1.
 In 'he Matter of the Estate of Henry J. Lynch, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersinged has been, by Ed ward 4. Rasmuson, the United States Commissioner and Probate Judge Of the above entitled Court, by order GUly made and entered, ap pointed aJministratrix of the es- tate cf Henry J. Lynch, deceased, all persons having claims against said Csrate are herebySnotified to present them with the proper YOuch CTS in loga, form within six months from the date of this notice to the undersigned at her place of busi- ness at the Town of Skagway, AL aska.
 Dated this 2nd day of May, 1916.
 HELEN D. LYNCH,
 Administratrix. First publication, May 3, 1916. Final publication, May 31, 1916.