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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14
CBy E. Harry Meeker.)


The Fourth of July celebration in
Lancaster this year will, no doubt, es-
tabIish a precedent for originality in
the modern entertainment line. Nee
essary consideration of the smaller
details and the hearty cooperation of
the different committees and the spirit
of enthusiasm which enlivens their eff
forts. will form a combination which
will make the Fourth of July an es-
Unable success.
This assumption is prompted by a
review OF the plans of the general COM
mite, who assumed the duties OF MAX
ing all arrangements last week, when
it was definitely determined that Lam
caster should, for the first time in ten
years. befittingly observe the anniver-
sary of the birth of the nation.
The work of the different commit
tees is rapidly taking tangible form
through the organization perfected
Tentatively it has been decided to
hold two large parades-one in the
forenoon and one in the afternoon
Following the morning parade, there
will be speaking on the east side OF
the court house, where a large stage
is to be erected.
An open air minstrel show in the
evening, supplemented by a band
concert, will be among the many fea-
lures.
Merchants of the city have signified
their intention of being represented
in the morning parade by floats at
their own expense, and all the diff
ferent organizations of the city have
been asked that they be represented
III a similar manner Decorated We
hicles of all classes, marching clubs,
two bands, and riders will complete an
inspiring encourage.
After dinner the "rag-a-muffin" pa
rade will take place.
This feature we are unable to eluci-
date upon as F. G. Meyer and j. C.
DOOlittle, the committee, prefer to
withhold the details at present. How
ever, they promise some pleasing di-
versions in the amusement line. These
gentlemen have issued a hurry
call for 1000 volunteer hOrsemen to
appear in any kind of costume. Masks
will be furnished free.
The after dinner parade will be fol-
lowed by games and athletic contests.
Among the side show banners float
ing to the breeze will be noticed the
announcement of Prof. DePhysic and
his wonderful troupe of trained fieas.
While another will solicit your pat
rOnage and view the den of angle
worms fresh from the jungles of Grant
river. Oh there will be plenty of
other amusements to occupy the time
OF the visitor
An advertising booster trip through
out the county inviting everyone to
come to Lancaster on the Fourth Of
July, will be made a few days before
the celebration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14
GRANT co. GRADUATES AT
WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY.
Fifteen Students From This County
Will Finish Studies This Month.

Earl ]. Cooper of Bloomington, eX-
poets to be graduated from the college
of agriculture. He has been assistant
editor of the Wisconsin Country Mag
azine, a member of the Live Stock
club, and member of the second reg
mental band during his freshman
and sophomore years. The subject of
his thesis is, "a Study of Operations
Affecting the Weights of Growing Ami
mails"
Miss Ann Elizabeth Edwards, Ian
caster, expects to be graduated from
the college Of letters and science. She
is a member of the Delta Delta soror-
ity and the choral union in her senior
year. She also belonged to the Ply
thia literary society, and took sophie
more honors. Lately she was elected
a member of the Phi Beta Kappa. Her
thesis is "A Comparison of the Rates
of Absorption in Various Directions
of Different Species When Immersed
In Water"
Ralph William Stone, of Lancaster
expects to be graduated from the col
lege of agriculture. He is a member
of the Zeta Alpha Eta fraternity, the
Friar's club, and the Live Stock club.
He was on the baseball team in his
and junior years and class
treasurer in his freshmen year. He
was also chairman of the sophomore
dance committee. His thesis is "A
Comparison of the Values of Various
Feeds for Beef Cattle"
Miss Margaret Lincoln Taylor, of
Continued on Page Four.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14
TWO CARLOADS OF FORDS;
ATTEST OF POPULARITY.
Constant Demand For the Little ''Fliy-
Yer'' Continues AID Infinitum.

c. w. Knapp & Son have just re-
ceived two carloads of Fords the past
week, which, Mr.. Knapp informs US
constitutes his allotment of those pop
ular little buzz wagons for the pres
ent.
This agency has a number on hand.
but at the rate they are going out the
supply bids fair to be exhausted ere
long.
Recent purchasers of Fords through
the Knapp agency are: Leo Meysem-
bourg, Lancaster; Edward Yost, Hur-
ricane; Nick Heinrichs, Bloomington;
Jos. Bendorf, South Lancaster; Ora
Wissbaum, South Lancaster; Fred
hamburger, Liberty; Fred Broihan,
South Lancaster; Robt. Hoffman, Lam
caster; Fred Burns, South Lancaster;
E. A. Clifton, Ellenboro; George L.
Lancaster and August
WenZel, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14
The Weather.

TUESDAY. June 6-MaX. 81;
min. %; north wind; cloudy.
WEDNESDAY,, June Max.
-; min. 46; southwest wind;
cloudy.
THURSDAY, June S-MaX. 63;
min. As; west wind; partly clOuyy.
FRIDAY, June 9.-Max. 73;
min. 80; west wind; clear.
SATURDAY, June 1O-Max. "a;
min. %; west wind; clear.
SUNDAY, June 11.-Max. so;
min. 30; southwest wind; clear.
MONDAY, June 12-Max. 50;
min. 60; west wind, clear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14
TOO COLD AND WET"
SAYS n. OAK. READER

Dear Sir and Editors: Please
change my address from Burnstad,
N. D., to Bismarck, n. d., and send
me two back copies, if you please.
We are having all kinds OF
weather rainy, cold, Windy-and
lots of it. Small grain is looking
good, only it is very late. Corn!
well, there is no use of talking
about that. Prospects for small
grain are very good. Business is
good; lots of building in Bismarck.
Yours truly,
MATT STEEL,
Bismarck, n. ID.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14
WILL ATTEND FAMILY
REUNION AT BUFFALO.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. rockingham ac-
companied by their daughter, Miss
Jennie, departed Saturday afternoon
for Buffalo, N. Y, where they will at
tend a family gathering of the rela-
tives of Mrs. rockingham.
Their intinerary will also include
Madison, Chicago and New York.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14

The Mems club of the Congrega-
tiOnaI church met for their monthly
meeting last night. Subject for dis
cussion was Men and the Church"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14

$. c. Creig, Edward Shepherd.
Willie and Charles Green, Hardy and
Joseph Grimes left Saturday morn
ing for Madison to attend the capital
city lodge No. 2, A. F. NJ. convention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14

Miss Beth Williams left for her
home in Genoa Junction, Saturday
morning, after a year of successful
teaching in the Lancaster high school.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-06-14
LIBRARY WILL CLOSE EVERY
EVENING DURING SUMNER AT 5

The public library will close from
now on every evening, including Sat
urday evening, promptly at s o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
CELEBRATING
KA|SER'S BIRTHDAY
Emperor Expresses Conviction That
Central Powers Will
Win War.

BERLIN. January - fby wireless to
Sayville) Flags were out everywhere
in Berlin today in celebration of the
ffty-seventh birthday of Emperor Will
liam. The only formal observance
consisted of religious services. The
emperor granted amnesties in several
ca seS.
The principal celebration was held at
the general headquarters yesterday.
Congratulations were extended to the
emperor by Archduke Charles Francis,
heir to the Austrian throne. on behalf
of Emperor Francis Joseph; by Field
Marshal Baron Conrad Won Hoetzen-
dorf. Austrian chief of staff Prince
Henry of Prussia. Lieut.. Gen. Zekki
Pasha, head of the special Turkish
military mission to Germany, and by
Col. Santshev. representing Bulgaria.
Emperor William thanked them for
their Fluctuations and expressed con-
viction that final victory in the wir
would rest with the central powers.
A message to Emperor William of
Germany, congratulating him upon his
ffty-seventh birthday anniversary, was
sent to Berlin today by President Will
son,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
SALARIES OF CLERGYMEN.
Protestant Episcopal Average
$1,000. Bishop Lawrence Saws.

NEW YORK. January 27.-The av-
erage pay of clergymen of the Prot
estant Episcopal Church in the United
States is $1,000 year. according to
Bishop William Lawrence of Massa-
chusetts, who announced at the an
nual dinner of the Church Club here
the result of a careful census Of SAL
aries paid ministers of his denomina-
ton in this country.
There are 452o clergymen actively
devoting their lives to the service of
the Episcopal Church-sometimes called
the richest church in America" said
Bishop Lawrence. Yet 2.522 of our
clergy. more than one-half. are paid
less than $500 year. .27 receive less
than $1,000 and only 1ls earn $1,000 or
more. Even this is not all cash but
includes the value of house. when
supplied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
U. S. SOLDIERS RESCUED.
Found by Carranza Troops and
Brought to Border.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, January ~
Privates William c. Wheeler and Viggo
Peterson of Battery ID, 4th Field Artil-
iery, who were kidnapped late yesterday by
Mexicans and taken south from the bor
der, were rescued by Carranza soldiers
and brought to MatamorOs today. They
were turned yer to American authori-
ties dressed , Mexican clothes.
No word ad been heard from the
men since aeir crossing of the river.
They were no clothes. A searching
party was jent out from Matamoros by
Col. B. r. Quintanilla. commander of
the border. in the absence of Gen. AL
fredo Ricaut, and at some early morn
ing hour the Americans were found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
PRESIDENT TO AVOID
POLITICIANS ON TRIP
Will Hold No Conferences With
Party Leaders While on
Preparedness Tour.

President Wilson does not wish any
political conferences while he is away
on his trip through the middle west,
which begins tomorrow night AS far
as possible the President wants to
avoid the appearance of politics in this
journey and the next one when he is
expected to go much farther west and
to take in some southern cities, includ-
ing Louisville. which already has been
put upon the list.
That the trip, primarily intended to
arouse sentiment in favor of prepared
ness, naturally will have about it po-
liticaI phases of Importance, is candid
ly admitted.
The President has not been in that
part of the country since he entered
the White House, and his friends have
ciamore2 ror him to get among the
peoplz He could not have made the
Journey for strictly political reasons,
either as a candidate for the nomina-
tion of his party or as a candidate for
re election. without subjecting. himself
to severe criticism. But the people he
speaks to will be looking into the face
of the next democratic candidate and
they will think almost as much about
this as about the subject he speaks on
to them.
The political echoes of the trip will
attract the politicians far more than
the voice of the people on prepared
ness. How was he received? What
did the people say? Are they standing
by him or talking against him? DEM
ocratic and republican leaders will be
seeking answers to these and many
other questions.
The President. however. is desirous
of putting far aside all political favors.
and attempts to have him meet with
democratic politicians to confer about
conditions in the states passed through
are not liable to succeed. Some of
these attempts already have been made
and have failed. The Presidents time
for such conferences will be exceeding
ly short anyhow. In all cities in which
he stops he will be in the hands of the
local committees in charge. His time
will be allotted by the committees,
except such as he needs for MS per-
sonal convenience.
On the railroads. between stopping
places. he will be thinking about the
remarks he is to make at the next
place and debating to his stenographer
such messages to the White House and
other places as he is compelled to give
attention to. Members Of local com
mittees boarding the presidential train
will not find the President disposed to
talk politics .and politicians VIII not
be asked to come aboard.
Mrs. Wilson Also to Go.
Mrs. Wilson is to accompany the
President Her presence will deter
political conversations and give the trip
an atmosphere that will keep the poll
ticians away She goes to look after
the President, who is not the traveller
that Taft was Mr.. Wilson does not
sleep or rest on trains as did Mr.. Taft
or Col. Roosevelt, it is SAID, and the
journey mapped out for. him is an ex-
ceedingly strenuous one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
National Congress Adopts
Resolution of Protest by
1,796,O00 to $4,000.
PLAN HELD DANGEROUS
AND AGAINST DEMOCRACY
Toilers Favor Carrying War
Through to Finish, However, De-
spite Action Upon Compulsion.

BRISTOL, England, January
"a resolution protesting in
the name of the national labor
party against the adoption of con-
scription in any form was adopted
by the labor congress today by a
card vote of 100000 against
100000. The resolution follows:
Resolved. That this national
labor party protests emphatically
against the adoption OF conscrip-
ton in any form. as it is against
the spirit OF British democracy
and full of danger to the liberties
Of the people
When the delegates assembled today
for the second days session, they
found this resolution on their tables,
and also one on the military service
bill, which were designed to take the
place of the numerous proposals which
The other resolution placed before
the congress follows:
This conference declares it's opposi-
ton to the military service bill and in
the event of it becoming law decides
to agitate for its repeal.
Want War to Finish.
British labor on the first day of a
conference yesterday outvoted the eX-
treme socialist anti-war section and
adopted two resolutions expressing the
patriotic resolve to carry the war
through.
James Ramsay Macdonald. socialist
and labor member of parliament for
Leicester. and Philip Snowden, socialist
member for Blackburn, by the power
of their eloquence tried to persuade
the delegates to vote against the mo-
tions but when requested to define
their position clearly. made evasions
and were unable to convince the con-
ference.
Socialist Loses Hold.
One representative of the socialist
section. when asked to state the terms
on which the socialist would have par
ticipated in a voluntary recruiting cam
paign, declared: "On no terms" He
Immediately lost his hold on the dele
gates. who were overwhelmingly in the
opposing camp.
George James Wardle, member of
parliament for Stockport and editor OF
the Railway Review. demanded an eX-
preston for or against carrying on
the war and it was after that that the
convention responded by carrying the
vital resolutions. which decide the is
sue of the conference by large ma
jorities, favoring labor's cooperation
with the authorities to bring about a
victorious ending to the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Jake StahI, Vice President,
0bedient|y Keeps His Hands
in the Air.
EMPLOYEES AND PATRONS
ARE OVERAWED BY GUNS
Escape With Between $4,000 and
$4,000. According to Bank
Officials.

CHICAGO, January 27,-Four
robbers. armed with revolvers.
entered the Washington Park
National Bank in East 63d street
today. threatened the lives OF the
cashier. clerks and twenty de-
posltors, and escaped with be-
tween $1,000 and $4,000.
None of the depositors who were or
dered to stand facing wall was
searched by the bandits. who gave their
sole attention to the money in the tel
ler's cage.
AFTER grabbing the money the four
hastily backed to the door and esca ped
in an automobile
Policemen and detectives were quick
ly summoned and search for the ban
dts was begun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
100000 FRENCH KILLED;
1,4OO.0OO MEN WOUNDED

BRISTOL, England. January Pm
Longuet. French socialist deputy,
who addressed the labor conference to-
day. on being questioned regarding the
French losses said that 100000 soldiers
had ben killed. that 100000 had been
wounded. and that 100000 had been
taken prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Immediate Action Essential.
5000, 900 Fire at York Harbor. Me.

YORK HARBOR. Me-. January 21.-
The Marshall House, one of the Oldest
summer hotels on the Maine coast,
known to visitors from all parts of the
country, was burned last night 1t was
being prepared for the opening of the
season. ana was occupied only by
caretaker. The loss is estimated at
100000, part of which is covered by
insurance The cause of the fire has
not been determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27

RICHARD HARDING DAVIS tells how all of
France is looking after the dependents of her
soldiers, the soldiers themselves and every one
who is adversely affected by the
FREDERICK PALMER saws that we must mobilize
- our national resources secure successful
defense This is another OF the striking LESSONS
Tor America he draws from the European con-
hict
Read these articles in The Sunday Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Records of the Men.

War Department records SHOW that
Clements came from Rays Mills. Ga:
Michael F. Ring. Incorrectly trans
mitted as King. came from New York
city and that his mother resides at
Lenox, Mass: Rohde came from Cherry
Creek, \. Y; Best from Portland, Ore. !:
Wheeler from East Boston, Mass. and
Viggo Petersen. incorrectly transmitted
as Piggo Peterson. from Chicago.
1t was indicated at the State Depart
ment today that for American troops
under arms to cross the Mexican bor-
der even in pursuit of ban andits who may
have committed an illegal act might
be considered hostile act.
The State Department has not yet
taken up the subject with the de facto
government of Mexico. The War De-
partment's information regarding the
incident near Brownsville was turned
over to the State Department for its
and Secretary Lansing
took il under consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
EMPEROR GROWING WORSE.
Condition of Francis Joseph Report
ed in Vatican Circles

ROME, January 81. via London, 3:O5
p.m.-It Is reported in Vatican circles
that the condition OF Emperor Francis
Joseph OF Austria. who has been ill
for several days. is rapidly growing
worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Arabs Driven Back, Claim.

Reuters correspondent at Cairo. in a
dispatch describing Gen. Wallace's vic
tory over the Senussi tribesmen il.
western Egypt last Sunday. says:
-Four thousand Ave hundred western
Arabs were engaged and driven back
three miles. The British casualties
were twenty-six men killed and seven
ty-four wounded. The enemy had
about $50 men killed and 500 wound
ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Washington and Idaho Railway Sold

SPOKANE. Wash, January 27.-The
Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul rail-
road has purchased under foreclosure
proceedings for approximately $4,000. 900
the Washington and Idaho Northern
railway which operates about 100
miles Of road between Spokane and
Metaline Falls. Wash. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Col. J. H. Cogswell Dead.

TITUSVILLE. Pa, January 27.-Col
Joseph II. Cogsweli, aged eighty-seVen,
one of the founders of the Titusville
Herald, the first daily newspaper in the
oil country. is dead at his home here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Military Service Bill Moves Up.

LONDON. January 27.-The military
service bill passed it's third reading in
the house Of lords last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Andrew L. Horner Is Dead.

LONDON. January 27.-Andrew L.
Horner. member O. parliament for
South Tyrone. died yesterday at Crewe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Germans Still Hold Three
Lines of French Trenches at
Melville, Says Berlin.
HAND-TO-HAND BATTLE
RAGING AT THIS POINT
Teutons Also Claim Progress South
of Arras-Artillery Active
Over Whole Front.

BERLIN. January 27.-Reports from
France and Flanders say that a favor
able turn in the weather had been fol-
lowed by active fighting on the entire
western front. Along nearly the whole
line the roar of artillery is heard, but
the heaviest fighting has been in the
vicinity of Nieuport. to the north of
Ypres and in the Argonne.
German patroling parties brought
back word that German artillery had
done effective work against trenches
of the allies near Nieuport.
British Also Active.
The British artillery. it was said. was
hardly less active than that of the
Germans. On one section of the front
the British fred 100 shrapnel shells,
100 high-explosive shells, and about
the same number of bombs within "a
period of twenty-four hours. The mine
explosions mentioned in Tuesdays Of
ters staff were four in number. The
Germans Immediately occupied the
craters caused by the explosions.
In another section near Neuville the
Germans announced that they captured
three successive lines of French
trenches. and held them successfully
against eight counter attacks. and it is
affirmed that these trenches are still in
German hands. although the fighting
for possession of them has assumed the
character of hand-to-hand encounters.
The Germans also claim good progress
to the south of Arras through the work
of the sapperS and miners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-27
Is Jake Stahl's Bank.

}. Garland StahI, manager of the Bos-
ton Americans when that ball club won
the worlds championship in 1912, is
vice president of the Washington Park
National Bank, with which he became
connected on leaving the Boston team.
Every detail of the robbery seemed
carefully planned, according to Mr..
Stahl, who was forced to remain at his
desk facing revolver. while one of the
robbers entered the teller's cage and
took the money from a drawer