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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

A SldlIOl Wis OpcIlcU DIT N0IlOSLCl,
Wis, for the recruiting of a new in
fantry regiment for the Wisconsin Ma
tiOnal Guard under the direction of
w. j. Frazier, formerly a soldier of
the U. S. navy. At the end of the day
40 men had signed the muster roll.
Official announcement. was made at
Washington Of the establishment of
'War zone" about American ports.
Vessels entering certain defensive
areas" after sunset will be fired upon.
1t was announced at La PaZ, BO-
livia, that the German minister and
his staff have been handed their pass
ports by the Bolivian government with
note declaring that diplomatic rela-
lions between Bolivia and Germany
have been severed
The war department at Washington
prepared to issue instructions to re-
cruiting officers which will be in effect
a call for 100000 volunteers to fill up
the regular army and the existing units
of the National Guard. All recruits en-
listed since the declaration of war and
those to be enlisted henceforth will be
notified that they will be discharged at
the close of the war, putting them in
the status of wartime volunteers.
Vice Admiral Browning of the Brit
ish navy and Rear Admiral Grasset
of the French navy conferred at
Washington with Secretary Daniels
and Admiral Benson, chief of opera
tons, on cooperation between the al
lied navieS for the conduct of the war.
Both foreign commanders came to the
United States on their flagships.
Warming that German submarines
are operating in the Pacific were sent
to all steamship captains at sea by
wireless by order Of Lieut.. Com. e. G.
Woods of the Twelfth naval district at
San Francisco.
The provisional government at PetrO-
grad has issued a lengthy prOclama-
ton directing attention to the grave
danger of a German effort to deliver
a decisive blow at Russia and the
necessity Of Immediately concentrate
ing all of Russia's forces for the de
feat of the enemy. Russia has re-
nOunced all idea of territorial eXpan-
sion
The house ways and means commit
tee at Washington decided on a 81
00O,0OO,000 war loan. The committee
agreed to an issue of $5,0O0,00O,O00
in bonds and $2,O00,0O0,OOO additional
in certificates of Indebtedness. Both
bonds and certificates are to bear 31a
per cent interest. Under the terms of
the bill agreed on by the committee,
the president and. secretary of the.
treasury are absolutely unhampered
in the making of a loan of $4,000, OOO,-
900 to the allies.
The singing of German songs in the
public schools of Davenport, Ia, has
been ordered stopped by the school au-
thorities during the war between the
United States and Germany.
Much of the uncertainty as to Latin
Americas attitude in the war between
the United States and Germany was
cleared away by definite advices to
Washington that Chile and Mexico will
rnrnoin neutral and that Rrazi1 ArpoO-
tina, Guatemala and Peru will join
Cuba and Panama on the side of the
United States.
A munition-carrying schooner bound
for a Mexican west coast port has
been fired upon and captured by two
United States torpedo-boat destroyers.
Domestic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

DR. GAULT is again doing general
medicine and surgery; calls city and
country promptly attended; special
attention given to Eye, Ear, Nose and
ThroaC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
LOST AND FOUND
POULTRY.

FOR SALE-Rose-C ombed and Silver
Spangled Hamburg and also Rose
Combed Rhode Island Red thorough
bred day old chicks, at 121sc each.
Please order early.
MRS. CHAS. H. VESPERMAN,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
European War News

1t was announced officially at Buenos
Aires that the Argentine steamship
Monte Protegido had been sunk by
submarine off the European coast. A
rupture with Germany is imminent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
FOR SALE-SEED CORN.

FOR Subdivisions No. Z Seed
Corn; termination test 81 per cent. 81
per bushel. Address Cyril Patterson,
Cuba City, Wis. 4p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

DR.. MOORE is again specializing In
the treatment of pyorrhea and dis
eases of the teeth and gums. Special
emet1ne treatment expertly given.
Cases from out Of the city will receive
prompt attention
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
The Witness says:

The Witness says:
Norman Addison, Will Johnson and
John Baker returned Saturday from
Lake Mills where they ware attend
ing large breeders sale. Mr.. John
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
Washington

means OF quickly putting aQQltlOnaI
vessels into the transatlantic trade
was the principal subject before the
meeting of President Wilson's cabinet
at Washington. AS result bill will
be introduced in both houses of con-
gress substantially increasing the $50
100000 appropriation, so that the
building of wooden vessels may be ex-
pedited.
The war department selective con-
scription army plan for the raising of
100000 troops is to be held up for
six months. Because of opposition in
the house military affairs committee
at Washington to the draft" system, a
compromise on the army general staff
bill for the new army probably will
be reached whereby the volunteer sys-
tenn for raising the army is to be tried
out for six-months' period.
The army bill carrying apprOpria-
tons of $27S,OOOOOO was passed by
the senate at Washington.
President Gompers Of the American
Federation Of Labor cabled the British
and French premiers asking that labor
leaders in the two countries be given
places on the commission headed by
Foreign Minister Balfour which is to
come to Washington for war confer
ence.
Steadily improving conditions in
Russia were reported to Washington
by Ambassador Francis, who indicated
that the army was making vigorous
efforts to end the strike in munition
factories and prevent further curtail-
ment of the already insufficient supply
of ammunition.
Herr PAUL., the German minister to
Brazil, was handed a note to his gov
eminent and passports for himself,
said a dispatch from Rio de Janeiro,
the Brazilian capital.
Mrs. Wilson, wife Of the president !;
Mrs. Marshall, wife of the vice presi-
dent, and the wives of the members of
the cabinet issued an appeal at Wash
ington to the women of the nation to
institute social and houhehold econo-
mics as a wartime measure.
| Some amendment of the conscrip-
ton bill is likely In the house military
committee at Washington, members
say. There is some sentiment in favor
If making the age limit twenty-one
and forty instead Of nineteen to twen-
+! ty-dve.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
PROFESSIONAL

VIM. J. BENNETT, V. C. M-Teacher
OF Violin, Mandolin, Viola, Voice.
Lancaster, Wis. ATTIC
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
LANCASTER TOWN PROPERTY

FOR SALE-Town property of two
acres, or II lots. Good house of s
rooms, electric lights; water in house;
good cellar. Pasture with running
water. Barn for stock or car. Sold
reasonable. Address inquiries to
Herald office. life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
Personal

james Z. ("Diamond Jim'D Brady,
one of the best-known figures in New
York's theatrical life, is dead at Allan
tic City, n. J.
Maj. John M. Burke, former scout in
Indian wars and for nearly half a cen
fury associated with the late Col. Will
liam F. Cody buffalo BilD, died of
pneumonia at Washington, aged sew
entyfOur years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
Domestic

An accidental explosion of powder
in the government arsenal at Frank
ford, Pa, where ammunition is being
manufactured, killed Phillip McNally
and fatally injured Joseph Miller.
Loyalty day in Minnesota on Thurs
day, April 10, an anniversary of the
battle Of Lexington, was proclaimed by
Governor Burnquist.
=
Addressing the American Luncheon
club at London Premier Lloyd George
said the advent Of the United States
into the war had given the final stamp
and seal to the character of the con-
f1ict, which was a struggle against
military autocracy. Absolute assur-
ance of victory, the premier said, was
to be found in the word "ShipS." 81
can see peace coming now" the pre-
mier declared.
*p*?*'
Proposals for enlistment of a work
army of 100000 men and boys for ag-
ricultural service, and other drastic
steps to increase food production dur
ing the war, were given enthusiastic
encouragement at Washington.
University of Mississippi goods have
voted to take up military training.
Maj. Gen. George Cocktails, builder
of the Panama canal, was formally re-
quested by President Wilson to take
charge of the building of 1000 wooden
ships for foreign commerce.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

He that loses anything and gets
wisdom by it is gamer by the loss.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
POSITION WANTED.

POSITION WANTED-on farm by ex-
perienced married man with small
family. Box 81, Lancaster, Wis. 6p2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
FOR PENTHOUSE.

FOR RENT-6 room house, located 5
blocks west Of postoffice. See John
Drinkwater, Lancaster, Wis Site
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
FOR SALE LIVESTOCK

FOR SALE-Cheap if taken at once,
bay mare. VIM. Harberts. 6tfc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

FOR SALE-The D. Weber residence,
2 blks west of court house, 8-room
house; grounds 120x130 it.; east front.
Enquire Of L. Weber, Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS.

CHAS. M. KLARMAN- Real estate
and Loans. Located one door north
OF abstract office. Lancaster, Wis. 42tj
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

FOR SALE offer my home in the
north part of the city of Lancaster for
sale. r. A. Watkins, Lancaster, Wis
consin. 21tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
FOR sALE-MUSICAL INTRJrDIENTs

FOR SALE-Story & Clark player
piano; brand new. Also a good
building lot. A. H. Cranes, Lancas-
ter, Wis. 5tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

FOR SALE-Fine residence lot, 2 blks
west of court house; east front;
size 6Ox13O. Inquire of L. Weber, Ian
caster, Wis. 32tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
FOR RENT-PASTURE

PASTURE FOR RENT-9O acres in
town of Ellenboro. See Allen E.
Aupperle, Farmers phone. 4p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

FOR SALE Child's violin outfit in
good condition. Cheap. Write or
telephone Mrs. Ira Murphy, Lancas-
ter, Wis. 8c2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18
Iys
News of the
Week Cut
Down for
Busy Readers
5IlUNNInHIIITIIIIIIIIIIlHIIIIIITIIIIIIITIlIIII
u. .-TentO11ic War News

A station was opened at Kenosha,
Wis, for the recruiting of new in
fantry regiment for the Wisconsin Ma
tional Guard under the direction of
w. j. Frazier, formerly a soldier of
the U. S. navy. At the. end of the day
40 men had signed the muster roll.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-18

FOR SALE Good piano, cheap, at
Harvey Schmidt's residence, Lancas-
ter, Wis. 4tfc
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
Baseball in Minor
Leagues Slipping Fast

tinuc in this fashion the "A circuits
stand in line for some hard doses.
TIE old International League always
seems Just able TO keep ahead OF the
wolf. It weathered the Federal League
storm. which wrecked one Of its most
powerful clubs over night, stood the
ravages Of tough weather last spring
until everyone thought il must lay
down and die, and now Is bravely fac
ing next year with no sign OF rolling
over.
The International having two clubs
in Canada, where war conditions have
been felt for more than three years, is
taking the war business a little less
seriously than some Of the other
leagues. which will be bucking it for
the first time. Toronto has developed
into one OF the best minor league
cities in the hemisphere and Mon
treal has been travelling along at the
same old steady pace.
I'd Barrow declared a short time ago
that il was foregone conclusion
baseball would continue in his circuit
next year-for time at least-unless
concerted action in all leagues stopped
the game fiat in its tracks. Barrow is
the most optimistic cuss in baseball
His nerve carried the league through
the old obstacles. 10 may be Barrow
who shows the way for the big minors
10 weather the war storm.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
BY II. G. HAMILTON
-niInd prcss san Cnrresnnndenf.

United Press STAFF Correspondent
NEW YORK. Sept. since u was
pointed out by the United Press some
months ago that minor leagues were
fast approaching the point where they
might have TO close their gates, five
minors have thrown up the sponge,
several have Topped Off several weeks
from their schedules, and at least two
circuits have fallen into the scheme
Of creating interest through two PEN
nont campaign in one summer.
This state OF affairs is gradually
growing worse and worse. The time
for actual participation in the war by
American troops is growing so near
that the baseball fans have turned
their eyes to the bulletin boards, anx-
iously scanning them for news OF some
friend or relative in France. The Pa
cinc Coast League, 70 was supposed,
would be one OF the last 10 cry for
quarter but crowds even in that high
speed minor organization are growing
smaller Interest in San Francisco, re-
ports have 1t, has so died out that
managers have begun to complain. A
san Francisco writer recently declared
he had been told that several times
crowds were so poor visiting managers
were surprised.
The end is at hand for the smaller
organizations, and n conditions con-
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
FOUR MORE AVlATORS
At UNCLE SANS SERVICE

-Four Of tho young men who have
been training at the aviation school at
Clavinont rnu under the auspices OF
the Delaware Aeronautcal Company i
have finished their final tests and lett
the school today prepared 70 take nPI
whatever line of work in the ar SER
vice TO which the Government may as
sirn them. These four men are among
the earliest graduates of Tho school ana
have developed splendid ability, when
will make them of great value TO the
Covernment. They are Harvey ; Reed,
Of Reading Pa; Thomas h. Colleton,
of Grand Rapids Mich; Harold ~
Jones of jackson. O.. and Milton T..
Bacon of Mvandotte. Mich, All OF
these men are Yale men and came 60
Tho school some three months ago Tor
their instructions. 4.
Another Yale man. Ralph Talbot, Of
South Weymouth. Mass, is ready 70 be
graduated at the school. and awaits
only favorable weather conditions TO
take his final test w. II Cushing, Of
Philadelphia. is also one Of the far ad-
vanced students, and viii be finished in
p few DAYS.
Russell p. Brewer, OF Longyood Pa.
ETAUUtIru rhIIlN INU NNtEhT hH'f nNN
was the first Of the group Of the aviation
students TO pass the necessary eXami-
nations
All these men have been trained per-
sonally by Tommy" Brit. their lnstruc-
Tor. and under the supervision OF Harry
N Atwood. the general manager Of the
school
According 70 Mr. Atwood. Brit IS one
on Tho best instructors in America and
his experience In The war zone OF Eu-
rope has made him exceptionally val
aiahle.
Work at the school was delayed dur
ms The two summer months by un-
favorable weather conditions and from
other unlocked for and aNoidablc
drawbacks. but the turning out OF these
FIRST fye students into trained airmen
and a Forthcoming graduation Of two
more Is looked upon as very credible
work OF the establishment
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
Murray an Able Holder on Singles. Title

seen. While his service doesn't carry
the accuracy Mclaughlin was able to
get into his forceful drives, he gets.
fully as much speed, and shot into
the court almost always is good for an
ace.
AZ the net game, where Mclaughlin
himself was rated a star, it may be
said that Murray has no equal. lie is
the embodiment OF grace at the net.
NlcLoughlins range OF play at this
point made It possible for him TO serve,
dash to the net and finish off his points
from there. II was always believed
there never would be another tennis
player who could meet him at that
game, but it is doubtful II the Comet
would have shown better at this
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
II Games ON HIGH
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Wilmington Hieh School viii be the
FIRST local football team 10 get into
action when practice will be com
menced next Monday afternoon at the
Front and Union streets grounds. The
schedule FOR the season has been com
plcied by Manager Carter and Captain
DeLucca, subject to the approval Of the
faculty. which is required to make It
official. The prospects at this time are
unusually bright because the best part
Of last years squad stlll are available.
The greatest loss is due TO the absence
Of Coach W b. Matthews, who is in the
military service
Among last years regulars who Will
be lost to the team viii be Woolery,
White, Young. Bye. Dowdell. Hanley,
Tonkin, Winlrup and McCaughan The
Board Of Education has provided "a
new roach TO take he place OF Mat
theWs. His duties viii be taken care
Of by n. g. Fields. a graduate Of both
Lafayette and Penn.
Mr.. Fields will have an admirable
nucleus around which TO build a team
with the follow ing men Of last years
squad remaining at school: De Lucca,
Carter. NcGrav, donaldson, Hayes,
Elliott. stewart, feinberg, Almond,
Manloye and Manning. Minnngham,
who made a good showing two years
ago and who last year played at a
southern school. will be back, and
there viii be plenty Of new material
out TO make the veterans hustle for
their berths.
The first game viii be played at
home with Woodbury. on September
q, two weeks after The FIRST practice,
giving Coach Fields little time for
preparation.
( The schedule for The season follows
I Sept 22-Woodbury, at home.
sept -pcnnsgrove, at home
/ oct. 6-Centfal, Philadelphia
oct i3--kcnnett Square, at lome.
oct. 20 Baltimore city College,
away.
OCT. 21-Trenton, at home.
Nov. 3-Gamden, \. j.. away.
NOV. follower Merton, at home.
Nov. i7-Chester. away
Nov. 2i-Germantown, Southern and
Roman Catholic High Schools Of Phila-
delphia are being considered for this
date. at home.
Nov 29, Thanksgiving Dayl-Bridge-
ton, n. j., at home
Evening journal., 1917-09-07

The Methodist Preachers Association
held a special meeting yesterday after
mono, IN Grace Church. 10 take ac-
ton regarding the death of the Rev.
Asbury Burke. The following com
mittee was appointed 60 attend the SER
vices. which Will be held This evening
at Newport Church, Of which deceased
was the pastor The Rev. Robert Watt.
district superintendent; the Rev. John
l.. Johnson, the Rev George White
Dawson. the Rev Elwood W. Jones,
the Rev. Zach Wells. The following
committee on resolutions was appoint
ed: Tho Rev. John J.. johnson, The
Rev. Elwood w. Jones, the Rev. j. W.
Easley.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07

particular style Of play than did Muir
ray in the recent tournament.
Mclaughlin also was good at back
court play a point That Murray has
neglected so long that 10 was difficult
for him TO perfect the low, sinking
volleys just over the net and at the
feet OF an opponent. lie finally mas
tered IL, however, and surprised his au-
dience when he met Nathaniel W. Niles
at this game and beat him at it.
Niles is a survivor OF The old English
method Of play. pcrsonlned in a num-
Der Of internationalsts who have
played on American courts. He depend
ed wholly on an ability 10 accurately
send his return shots over, relying on
Murray or any other opponent TO final
~ smash a drive into the net or out
OF bounds. II was through this style Of
play that he was able 10 down Will
liams, but found new style in Muir
ray. who alteraated an excellent back
court game with a dashing return from
the net and a passing point from the
latter position when the opportunity
presented itself.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
BY II. c. HAMILTON.

United Press STAFF Correspondent.
NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Robert Lind
ley Murray, the new tennis champion,
despite the fact that the United states
association isn't going TO can him that,
is regular champion, even II he does
part his name in the middle. r. Norris
Williams did that and even Maurice
Z. Mclaughlin had difficulty convinc-
ing new opponents he was a tough guy
with his service.
Murray, California product, is up
holding tho Pacific Coasts brilliant
record at the court game, showed an
enthusiastic crowd at Forest Hills that
he was about the nearest approach to
Mclaughlin the tennis fans ever have
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
WILLIAM MILLER STRICKEN.

Stricken with heart disease at his
1ome early last evening, William Mil
~. on no. 3i5 Bradford street, died
before medical attention could be given
aim. The Phoenix ambulance was sum-
nioned TO remove him TO hospital
bot when It arrived Miller had ox-
tired.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
RrNs F0R THE WFrK.

Runs scored by ali teams N The
American and National Leagues from
Friday, Aug. 81 to Thursday. Sept 6,
inclusive Only runs scored in the
Official averages are counted Scores
OF incompleted games are not inciud-
ed, but those OF games OF five innings
or longer are found in this table:
American League.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
SOCIALISTS MEETING.

Members OF the Central Branch Of
the Socialist party will hold their week
lv business meeting on the third floor
OF No. si5 Market street tonight The
meeting will he open Ia the public aad
anyone present will be permitted TO
participate In discussions regarding the
public questions which will be brought
before the meeting.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
raw corn ENDS LIFE
OF SWEAR old BOY

Taken IN at Delmar, Del. after eat
ing four ears Of uncooked corn, Peter
cruze. aged 8 years died Yesterday az
larnoon on Delaware road train Just
as ID reached Middletown. The child
was en- route with its parents for their
home ia Philadelphia at the time.
The childs body was taken in charge
5y Deputy Coroner McCrery. The par
calls Of the child had been working at
a cannery at Delmar when it was taken
IN
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
HoMEMo0n REIFcTFn.

AZ the request OF the Baltimore ex-
emptlon board OF District No. 70. the
physicians Of local board No 2 ex-
amned George NJ Homewcod, who,
registered in Baltimore, removed 10
This city. and rejected him for physi-
cal disability Homewood resides at
No. 1922 Monroe street, and drew serial
number 1927. order number 735.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07

All members OF the National Prolec-
tive Legion will have their payments
in The ofllos $40 Market street. not
later than saturday, the Slh instant. as
the books VIII positively close on that
day Virginia = Willis, secretary
Advt.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
GETS FEDERAL POSITION.

Having boon appointed secretary
with the F6od Administration Board
at Washington. ID. G., at a salary of
81 800 n year Miss Helen g. Dunlap. who
has been working al the Beard of Health
,aiccs since last April has resigned.
Miss Dunlap. who was formerly secre-
tarv to former Congressman Thomas w.
Miller. viii assume her new duties on
Is.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
BASEBALL Chances
National League.

Philadelphia at New York, two games,
clear.
Brooklyn at Boston. two games, clear.
Chicago AZ Pittsburgh, cloudy.
Only games today.
American League.
Boston Mt Philadelphia, clear
New York at Washington, two games.
clear.
Detroit at St. Louis. no game today
game will be played Sunday.
Only games today.
Evening journal., 1917-09-07
Amt
Nature
Wonderful

Face. with
Numbers on It
Running from
One TO twenty-five
And a hand
That could be
Moved 10 point
At any OF
The numbers.
Telling what
The price Of
Gas ia today
Now the comedy
Comes in about
It-WhOever
Got up the sign,
Why did he
Waste time and
Paint putting
Numbers on II
Running from
One to twenty FIVE
Or maybe he
Had a sense
or humor. huh?