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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
Mystic Workers Election.

On Friday evening, Dec. s, at Hyde's
hall the Mystic Workers elected as
officers for the ensuing year:
Prefect-Mrs. Emma Derch.
Monitor-Mrs. Charles Kaap.
Secretary-Mrs. Mary Bracket.
Banker Samuel Pennock
Marshal-Mrs. Martha Brandemuhl.
Warder-Mrs. Alice MONTE.
Sentinel-Mrs. Caroline Kraemer.
Supervisor-Charles Day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
An Undesirable Released.

Arnold Krayer, alias RED Meyers"
the Dubuque young man who has
been held in the county Jail on mat
ter OF entering a Kimball Park cottage
a short time ago, was turned loose
Monday on motion of the district at
torney. Krayer recently served q jail
sentence for theft at the Pickel farm
near the mouth Of Platte. There
seemed to be nothing much on Kray-
er in the last instance but tie general
hope among authorities is that he will
stay away from Grant county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
For Better or For Worse"

August Becker of Hazel Green was
i'll Lancaster last Friday night to see
charged with statutory offense of a
serious nature. He pleaded guilty and
was given three months in Jail at hard
labor. Later, it was understood, ar
rangements would be made for him to
marry Miss Rachel Dixon, of Hazel
Green, who became mother last
week. Employment will probably be
found for Becker in the mines near
Hazel Green and his earnings will go
for the support Of his family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
X. of p. Annual Election.

The knights of Pythias annual cleo
ton took place at the lodge hall last
Tuesday night with the following Of
fcials placed in Office for the ensuing
year:
Chancellor Commander - Downer
Kilby.
Vice Chancellor-Dr. J. c. Doolittle.
Prelate-Dr A. B. Cook.
M. of VA. H. Truitt.
M. Of A.-Will Bouri.
K. of R. and 81. o. Pennock.
[. G.-Theo. j. Wenzel.
M. of IA. H. Kessler.
M. of Ell. E. Morgans.
o. G.-Harry Simpson
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
TO THE PASTORS OF
LANCASTER CHURCHES,

The Herald extends the use of its
editorial page to the pastors of the
city for the issue of December %.
when they will be at liberty to
express themselves on anything
they feel to be of pertinent editor
ial opinion With as good minis
ters as Lancaster mas some inter-
esting reading should follow.
Gentlemen Come on!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13

Mrs. Arthur Knapp, Jr., gave party
at her home Saturday evening, in hon
or of her sister, Miss Norma Lathrop,
the occasion being her sixteenth
birthday. The evening was spent in
dancing from s until II o'clock, after
which delicious refreshments were
served. Among those present were:
Jamie Eastman, Ivanelle Lewis, Ber-
nice Angus, Thelma Stevens, Cecile
Bryhan, Hazel Clanton, Leona Show
alter, Minnie Caspers, Elizabeth Nc
Coy, Norma Lathrop, Grace Stone and
Hazel Ferebee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
TAKEN TO MENDOZA
UNFORTUNATE YOUNG WOMAN
FROM WOODMAN BECOMES VIO-
LENTLY INSANE.

Miss Edith Russell, a Woodman
young woman, was brought to Lancas-
ter last Wednesday following an ex-
animation by Drs. Betz and Hayman.
She was found to be suffering from
various Authorizations, one of them
being that the evil one had told her
to do away with herself by jumping
from the roof of a barn. Investiga-
ton disclosed mental faint existing in
the family.
Mrs. w. B. Dyer conveyed the I'M
fortunate young woman to Mendoza
hospital Thursday afternoon where
proper treatment will be given.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
IN THE JUSTICE COURT
USUAL GRIST OF CASES REQUIR-
ING ATTENTION OF THE EN-
AMINING MAGISTRATES.
Everyone Loses But the Court.

AS an aftermath of the appearance
OF John Schiffman, the brawny black
smith who was here a few weeks ago
on an assault case, Charles Baumler
OF the same village called on Justice
Burrows last Tuesday. Mr.. Baumler
paid fine of SIS and costs for having
spoken disrespectfully to Mr.. Schiff-
man at the time Of the little misunder-
standing. Apparently both young men
are sorry for what has happened and
it is to be hoped they will let bygones
be bygones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Arch T. Edwards, and Pearl Weaks
both of Glen Haven.
Jeffey Duncan, Beetown, and Ma
RE Oates, Mt Hope
Charles Heath and Rosa Handy
both of Mt. Hope.
August Becker and Rachel Dixon
both of Hazel Green.
Clarence eastman and Ida Jones
both of Montfort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
FOX HARVEST RUNS GOOD.

The Grant county harvest is running
good this season with forty-eight Mr..
and Mrs. Reynards turned in from
Sept. 1 to Nov. g. That is the scalps
were forwarded to the county clerk.
The bounty at $3.50 for males and
So for females amounts to $103.50.
Bounty was paid on twenty-seven
males and Fl females during the per-
iOd.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
Mrs. George Quick.

Mrs. George Quick passed away at
her home Tuesday evening, Dec. 5
after an extended illness, aged 40
years. She is survided by her hus-
band, four daughters, Mrs. Irwin Bal1-
er, Ellenboro; Mrs. B. w. Bailey, Holt
vile, California; Mrs. Herman Voight
Milwaukee; Marie, at home, and one
son, William, also at home.
Funeral services were held Friday
at the Aupperle church, Rev. John
son, Of Sitter, officiating.
Interment took place in the GENE
terry near the church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
Annual r. n. A. Election.


The following members of Eva
Camp R. N. A. were elected at their
first meeting in December as officers
for 1917.
Oracle-Mrs. Edith Mankel.
Vice Oracle-Mrs. Anna Hyde.
Recorder-Mrs. Nettie A. Finney.
Receiver-Mrs. Alice Galloway.
characteristics. Kate Petty.
Marshal-Mrs Laura Calvert.
Inner Sentinel-Mrs. Anna Taylor.
Outer Sentinel-Mrs. Nancy Hurl-
burt.
Manager for years-Mr. c. P.
Dickinson.
Delegate to State Camp-Mrs. Mae
Ward.
Alternate Mrs. Nettie o. Mink
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
State of Wisconsin, Grant County
In Circuit Court.


The state of Wisconsin, plaintiff, VS..
Leo Kuhl, defendant.
Decision on Motion for a New Trial.
This case was tried at the October
term last of the circuit court of Grant
county. The charge made against de-
PENDANT was murder in the first de-
gree On November LIST the jury re-
turned a verdict as follows: 1--WE,
the jury, find the defendant guilty of
manslaughter in the fourth degree.
J. j. Seipp, Foreman"
Immediately following the rendition
of the verdict the attorneys for the
defendant orally moved for a new
trial. No formal written motion has
up to now been filed in the case. l
am not aware that it is claimed that
the court in any way erred in the ad-
mission of testimony or otherwise
throughout the trial of the case, ex-
cept that 1T is claimed by the attor-
news for the defendant that the court
should have directed the jury to find
a verdict of not guilty The evidence
being circumstantial, the court appro-
priately and in accordance with Col
bert VS.. the State, 125 Wis. 423, charg-
ed the jury upon circumstantial evil
dence and as to its probative force :;
and following the language approved
by the court on page 436, as a part
of the charge the court gave the jury
this instruction:
IF there is any reasonable hypo-
thesis arising from the evidence to
account for the death of Mrs Kuhl,
other than that her husband caused
her death, the jury must adopt this
hypothesis and acquit the defendant. "
Upon the entile evidence in the case
md the law given to the jury, 1 ex-
)ected a verdict of acquittal. / have
cry thoroughly considered this mo-
ion for new trial and the case as a
hole The doubt l had as to the JUS
ce of this verdict when it was rem
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
LIES BATTLE OVER
SOMETHING OF HISTORY OF
THOSE FALLEN RECENTLY
BEFORE SCYTHE OF TIME
Albert CumminS.

Albert Cummins, the four-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Cummins,
passed away Wednesday evening, after
a brief illness of pneumonia.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day morning at st. Clements church
Rev. F. A. Wambold, officiating. In
terment took place at st. Clements
cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
LANCASTER LODGES CONCLAVE AND
SELECT OFFICERS FOR ENSUING YEAR
Annual Masonic Election.

AMMUdI WdSUHIC EItCIIUHs
The Masonic lodge held their annual
Friday evening when the following
were elected for the ensuing year:
w. MI. G. Wheeler.
S. Wv. L. Showalter.
J. We L. Mccoy.
Treasurer. Meyer, Jr.
Secretary-C. w. Jewell.
Trustee for three years-A. ]. WED
enbeck
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13

Mrs. w. w. Martin, of Waterloo, Ia,
returned home Monday morning, af-
ter attending the funeral of her sis
ter, Mrs. George Quick.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13
NEW TRIAL DENIED
JUDGE CLEMENTSON RENDERS
OPINION In KUHL CASE-MAY
GET HIS FREEDOM.

Judge Clementson rendered his opin-
ion in the Kuhl case Monday as set
forth in the following. The upshot
of the decision is that Kuhl's lawyers,
Gardner & Gardner, will take the en-
tire case to the supreme court on a
writ of error. Should that august
body decide that Judge Clementson's
opinion is cIrrect the case will lapse
and Kuhl obtain his freedom. On the
hold that the jurys verdict is correct
according to the evidence, Kuhl will
be sentenced by the local court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-13

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Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

Miss Eta Peterson came Saturday
from the twin cities for Thanksgiv-
ing visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eric Peterson of this city.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

R. L. Weum spent Thanksgiving
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. T.
Weum of Moorhead, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01
Faces

In the world of human beings
There are many, many kinds,
And their faces are as different
As the thots within their minds.
Yes, the face is what we're known
by
Ard often judged by, too .
1t seems to be expressive
OF what we think and do.
So if you want your friends to judge
Quite true in your behalf,
Just send to each, at Christmas
time,
A good "Voss' photograph. adv.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

Mrs. A. A. Stone, who has been
quite sick fro the past week is much
improved today.
Our orange Julep is invincible made
from fresh ripe fruit. Morris Bottling
Works. advtf.
Miss Lillian Bronson left for Brock
enridge to spend the Thanksgiving
holidays at her home.
Mrs. Frisbee arrived early this
week for short visit with her daugh
ter, Mrs. George Vaughan.
Santa Claus has promised a treat
for the ladies the day he appears at
Suckstorff's. Watch for the date adv.
Judge s. A. Flaherty is in Glen
wood this week holding the general
term of court FOR Pope county which
began Monday.
Miss Eta Peterson came Saturday
from the twin cities for a Thanksgiv-
ing visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eric Peterson of this city.
For tire repairing, phone or bring
orders to HoIlenbeck's livery or to
residence-the Hennessy house on
East First st. Morris Tire Repair
Co. ct.
Ed. Rasmussen arrived Tuesday
from WATERFOWL, S. D., to spend
Thanksgiving with friends in Morris.
MIR. Rasmussen was formerly clerk at
the LaGrande hotel.
w. j. Kerwin, who has been at
tending the Nichols Expert School of
Business in St. Paul. returned Tues
day to spend Thanksgiving with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Kerwin.
Typewriters rented for your home
or office or sold at low prices on
monthly payments. A typewriter
secured from the Little Falls Bust
ness College is guranteeed to be com
pletely satisfactory
T. J. Mangan returned Tuesday
from four days business trip to the
twin cities. Mr.. Mangan left later
in the day for Sisseton, 5. D., to ap-
pear as counsel in highway rob-
berry case there this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John House left for
Green Cove Springs, Florida, Monday
night to spend the winter. They
have secured the same quarters that
they had last winter. Mr.. House has
leased his house to Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred C. Peck until April Is at which
time he expects to return to Morris.
Carl Dolven, former resident of
Morris, paid his old acquaintance a
brief visit this week. Mr.. Dolven
is now residing in Harlem, Montana.
He came to Morris to purchase ear
load of horses and ship to his Montana
home. He will return today or to-
morrow. He left Morris three years
ago to take up a homestead claim, al
Harlan
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01
NOTES OF LOCAL INCIDENTS
AND
NEWS OF LOCAL INTEREST

AL INTEREST
]. H. DeUenney spent Monday in
Minneapolis on business.
Jacob Rudni:ki and son Leo were
in the Twin Cities Monday on bust
ness.
Mrs. Joseph Weinsch is quite sick
today. Mrs. Weinsch became III the
first part of the week.
Bruce Olander was in the cities and
also in Wabasha, MINI, the earl ~ part
OF the week on business.
Miss Cordelia Hulburd, of Grand
Fork, is spending the Thanksgiving
holidays with her mother, Mrs. H.
l.. Hulburd.
Santa Claus wishes to meet all the
ladies at Suckstorff's Furniture Store
before Christmas. Watch for date he
is to appear. adv.
Miss Rose Hack, who is teaching
in South Dakota, came Wednesday
for brief visit with friends and re-
latives in Morris.
The ladies of the G. A. R. will
hold their regular meeting on Tues
day, Dec. S. Members are urged to
attend as important business is called
for.
Harold Vinje, who underwent an
operation for appendicitis two weeks
ago at the Starbuck hospital returned
home Monday night entirely recovered
in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Barrett and
five year old son Roger arrived Wed
nesday to spend Thanksgiving with
Mrs. L. C. Spooner, the mother of
Mrs. Barrett.
Mrs. A. Leuty went to St. Cloud,
Mimi, Wednesday to spend Thanks
giving with her daughter Miss Ruth,
who is attending the state normal
school at that place.
Andrew Shea, of Fargo, N. D.,
visited friends and acquaintance here
Monday. Mr.. Shea was enroute to
Chokio, where he formerly lived to
spend Thanksgiving.
The joy and happiness of A. j.
Geisen because of his marriage We'd
nesday was Swallowed by the sad news
of the death of an elder brother at
Aberdeen, S. D., Monday.
DR.. A. T. Watzke of Browns
Valley, and Anton W. Jr., of Peev-
err, S. D., arrived yesterday for the
Thanksgiving dinner with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Watzke.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark had as
their guests over. Sunday their daugh-
ter Ruth, Miss CLANS and Miss Hill
stad, two teachers from the Cyrus
| public school and Mr.. Henry Flatten.
j. j. Berkin of Little Falls, and
brother in-law M. C. Lawson of Ken
mare, N. D., met in Morris Monday
to transact certain business matters
and to visit friends. Both formerly
lived in this city.
The recent snowfall was not enough
to stop the skaters and the owners OF
the ice boats from continuing their
sports on Lake Crystal this week,
Plans are being made to hold an ice
carnival and ice boat races on the lake
before or during the Christmas holi.
days.
L. o. Meyer, principal of the high
school at Sank Center, Mimi, anC
Miss Marie Klemesrud, teacher of the
primary department at Erskine
Mimi, spent Thanksgiving day will
Miss Carrie Klemesrud, teacher of thu
primary department of the Morris
high school building.
Hames Malmberg, who has beer
attending the Smebe School of Win
dow Trimming and Card Writing il
Minneapolis since August, returned tt
Morris Wednesday on account of il
health. He does not intend to return
as he has practically finished his worl
at the Smebe school.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

A fine ten pound son was born to
Mr.. Mrs. Thomas Ward Sunday.
The Wards live 16 miles south of
Morris.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

Miss Margaret Kjera of Cyrus is
visiting Miss Gertrude Gilbert.
Peter Kessler left Tuesday noon for
Duluth to spend week on business.
There is only one week left in which
photographs can be taken and finished
by Christmas. adv.
Miss Marian Hanson, who is at
tending conservatory of music at
Minneapolis spent Thanksgiving with
her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. O. C.
Hanson.
Miss Mae Bios ON who is teaching
school at Howard Lake, Mimi. is
spending the Thanksgiving vacation
with her uncle and aunt DR.. and Mrs.
C. E.. Caine.
A large number of the young peo-
pie of Mroris attended the second dan
SAINT which was given by the Goody
Shop last Friday night. The idea
of "dancing a la carte" seems to
have scored big hit.
Mrs. H. B. Lund, Misses Jean
Smith and Anice Dablow attended a
wedding shower at Glenwood for Miss
H.lma Flaten, sister of Mrs. Lund
Friday night. Mrs. Lund and Misses
Smith and Dablow and Miss Agnes
Keeshan attended the wedding Wed
nesday at 8 80 P. M, at Glenwood.
Miss Flaten was married to Lynn
Martin of Glenwood. The bride is
we'll known in Morris and was en-
ployed as stenographer in the Office
of the Vaughn land company three
years ago.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

PURITY SOOTLESS ''The Best of
Best by Actual Test. Lampert Lum-
Der. Co. advtf.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

R. L. Weum spent Thanksgiving
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. 7.
Weum of Moorhead, MINI.
Try that new fascinating drink
DR.. Pepper. Bottled only by the
Morris Bottling Works. advtf.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Luthi of Darnen township
Monday. The Luthi farm is SIX miles
south of Morris.
Have your kerosene cans filled at
the Stevens County Oiling station.
Ten cents per gallon, so gallon lots
SC per gallon. : adv.
Watch for announcement of date
Santa Claus is to appear at Sucks
torff' 8 Furniture Store. He will have
pleasant surprise for you. adv.
Eye-sight restored. BY DR.. Bro
kaw, eye specialist at Krueger's drug
store, Morris the 9Th and 7th of every
month. Painful head and eyes made
painless. Price always lowest. adv.
Mrs. E. j. Volden and son E.
J. Jr., left Monday for Jewell,
Iowa, for two months visit with
the parents of Mrs. Volden. Mr.. and
) Mrs. ]. A. Anderson will occupy the
Volden residence until the return of
Mrs. Volden.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. S.. L.
Snortum have received announcements
from Renville of the birth of Louise
and Nancy Snortum on November 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snortum were formerly
instructors at the agricultural school,
but MIR. Snortum is now merchant
at Renville.
Mrs. V. C. Orange, who has been
visiting for the past three weeks at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew johnson, left Monday
evening for her home in Pittsburg,
where Mr.. Orange has a responsible
position as assistant superintendent
of group of steel mills.
There are many things to be thank
full for in the household of Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglas Bailey of this city.
but it is a safe bet that the arrival
of ten pound boy yesterday morn
ing in the Bailey home is relieving
most of the thanks. 1t is the first
visit of the stork to the Bailey home.
FaCaS
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

Miss Margaret Kjera of Cyrus is
visiting Miss Gertrude Gilbert.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

Peter Kessler left Tuesday noon for
Duluth to spend a week on business.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

There is only one week left in which
photographs can be taken and finished
by Christmas. adv.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

Hames Malmberg, who has been
attending the Smebe School of Win
dow Trimming and Card Writing in
Minneapolis since August, returned to
Morris Wednesday on account of Ill
health. He does not intend to return
as he has practically finished his work
at the Smebe school.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

L. o. Meyer, principal of the high
school at Sank Center, Mimi, and
Miss Marie Klemesrud, teacher of the
primary department at Erskine,
Mimi, spent Thanksgiving day with
Miss Carrie Klemesrud, teacher of the
primary department of the Morris
high school building.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

Judge s. A. Flaherty is in Glen
wood this week holding the general
term of court FOR Pope county which
began Monday.
Morris tribune., 1916-12-01

Santa Claus has promised treat
for the ladies the day he appears at
Suckstorff's. Watch for the date. adv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-04
BURLINGTON ADDITION
PRACTICALLY COMPLETE
Vermont Avenue Apartment Now
Contains 431 Rooms. and 81 Baths,
With Many Novel Features. -

The addition to the Burlington apart
ments, on Vermont avenue near Thomas
Circle, is practically completed, the first
suites in the new wing having been
occupied Wednesday. The addition in
cludes seventy-two rooms, sixty baths
and the same number of balconies. The
completion of this wing gives the
building a total of 431 rooms and ISL
baths. The addition was built by the
A. c. Moses Construction Company, the
president of which. Arthur C. Moses. Is
the owner of the apartment.
Every apartment in the new build
ing has a vestibule entrance, the door
into which is known as the "servidor,"
described as a sort of automatic bell
boy and valet The door contains two
compartments with inner and outer
panels, so that articles to be delivered
to the apartment can be put in from
the outside without disturbing the oc-
cupants, and removed from the inside
at the occupants convenience. A ther-
mos bottle of ice water mail, etc, will
be served TO each apartment every
morning and evening.
Fuli-length windows opening on
roomy balconies; a dining room to seat
15c persons at Individual. tables: i'm
proved ventilation and lighting sys-
TENS and large lobbies and reception
halls are other features. The grounds
in the rear of the building are being
laid out as an Italian sunken garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-04
NEW APARTMENT UNIQUE
IN NAME AND FEATURES
Building at 10th Street and Florida
80 ifG { -
>. Avenue to Be Known by Unusual
Number--HasH Heated Porches.

"Nineteen-n nineteen Nineteenth Street"
is the name as well as the location
of the new apartment house just COM
pleted by Randall Hagner at the cor
ner of 18th street and Florida avenue
northwest. The unusual. number. it is
stated, has been decided upon as the
name of the building, for the reason
that nothing even resembling this
name can ever be applied to another
apartment house in the city.
The building contains seven apart
ments. one of three rooms and bath
and six Of eight rooms and two baths.
All of the baths are equipped with
complete shower baths. The building
is lighted with electricity, the fixtures,
it is stated, being Of the latest type
and of unusual beauty. Four garages
at the rear of the building are avail
able for the use of tenants.
Unusual features Of the building are
the porches for each apartment. These
porches, while opening entirely across
the front when desired, are papered
and. decorated in such a manner as to
be really additional rooms. They are
also heated. so that they may be used
as inclosed sun parlors during cold
weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-04
WIDOWS OWE PENSIONS
TO REPUBLICANS, HE SAYS
Representative Dyer Declares Claim
of Democrats for Credit of Passing
Bill Is Unwarranted.

Democratic congressman and speak
ers are claiming credit for passage Of
the Ashbrook Widows pension bill, and
are making great play especially in
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois. Kansas and
Wisconsin, for the old soldier vote
based on these fictitious claims" says
Representative L. c. Dyer Of st. Louis.
Mo, past commander-in-chief OF the
United Spanish War Veterans, in a
statement given out here today. The
statement continued:
'aThe Ashbrook bill was passed In
House and Senate by republican votes
and II it had not been for the firm in
sistence by Senator Reed Smoot that
the Senate should not adjourn In the
closing hours of the last session with
out considering. the Ashbrook bill, the
bill would not have become law. Sena-
tor Smoot, as leader of the repub-
lfcans, insisted that unless the bill was
considered he would force a yea and
nay vote upon it and put the demo-
cratic senators who had always OPP
posed the measure ON record.
"I ask democratic members of Con-
gress why the democratic majority
failed to. pass the Key bill, which
would give small pension to the de-
serving widows and minor children Of