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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-10
TJUO Men SufOcdted
to Death in SelUer
Continued from Page Ono

shouted to Benjamin: Don't come down |;
there's gas down here"
Bauer and Demarino were calling for
help. Spple changed his mind about Ben
jamin not coming down and began urging
him to climb down and help their COM
rades.
Both men reached the bottom Of the sewer
just as Bauer and Demarno fell over
dead. Workmen who were a short distance
away notified several trackwalkers who
sent hurry call for an Ambulance from
Cooper Hospital.
A ladder was lowered and a squad OF
workmen and others climbed down and
brought the two bodies up. Spple and
Benjamin were unconscious when brought
up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-10
Lones Wister's Will Is Probated

Jones wister. who died in Chicago on Sep
ten.ber l. leaving to relatives an estate val
ued at $11 900; Annie ]. Cunningham. who
died in the Eliza Cathcart Home. $4,000 ;
Cecilia A. Powers, 814 North Stillman
street, $S497, and Margaret C. McCune.
1880 North Twentieth street, S27S5.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-10
Negro Killed by Express Train

An unidentified negro was instantly XIII
by an express train of the PhiladsuAh
and Reading Railway today at the ~
road crossing at Twenty-second and Wa
moreland streets. The train was stopoa
and the man was placed aboard the ~
gage car ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-10
Dead Man Exhumed and Identified

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sun. ma. came TO this city and had ths
body OF an unidsntinsd drowned man dis
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-10
SIS, ,ooo, 900 Razor Company Chartered

DOVER Del. Sept. io.--The Gillette
Safety Rssor Company was incorporated
here today with . capital stock Of S2b.ooo,-
600, The incorporators are Norman j. Mac
Damn. Boston; James u. Mantsr. Portland,
Ma Clement ~ Efnsr. Elkton. Nd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-10
Rhode Island Completes Army Quot,

WASHINGTON. Sept io--Rhods Island
completed its quota In recruiting for the
regular army over the weekend. The total
ID 1856 Rhode Islands quota was iOSl.
fetal snlistments for ~ two aays vsrs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Laid Out National Capital.

The city of Washington was laid out in 1791 by Major Peter Charles L'En- fant, French engineer, who came to America with Lafayette, served during the Revolutionary war under the i'm mediate command of General Washing ton, and died in Prince George county, Maryland in 1925. In April, 1909, his body was transferred to Arlington Ma. tional cemetery and a handsome ne morial was unveiled over his grave. with eulogies by President Taft, Sena- tor Root and others. He personally had nothing to do with planning or laying out Indianapolis, but one of his assistants, Alexander Ralston, did. In planning the city of Washington, L'Enfant borrowed some features from the city of Versailles, in France, and Ralston introduced some of the same features in the original plan of Indi. anapolis. He was a Scotchman and died there in 1927.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Good Table Manners.

There are innumerable men and women who would rather be found guilty of violation of any of the Ten Commandments than to be guilty of eating with their knives. John Quincy Adams was the first American presi- dent who ate with his fork. He ac- Quired the custom i'll France, and Mrs. Adams felt it necessary tc explain to guests at the White House that "Mr. Ads<as couldn't overcome the habit" Al. 1rew Jackson restored republican simplicity by eating with his knife, as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison had done.-AIagazine of American History.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Fatigue Caused by Acid Accumulation

The cause of muscular fatigue was one of the subjects to be explained by the candidates before the Medical Council of Canada at it's last examtna- tion. Halliburton's Physiology. which is quoted as the authority, says nus cular fatigue is due to the corsump. tion of substances available for the supply of energy in the muscle, but more particularly to the accumulation of waste products of contraction. Of these sarco]actic acid is an important one. Fatigue may be artificially in- duced in muscle by feeding it with weak solution of tactic acid, and then removed by washing out the muscle with salt solution containing a minute trace of alkali. If the muscle is left to itself in the body the blood stream washes away the accumulation of acid products and fatigue. passes off.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06

The agricultural festival of the Branch Normal college agricultural de- partment will open this morning at 9 o'clock, at the college ground, and will continue turnout today and tomorrow. The college will not only be open to the negro farmers of Arkansas, but special preparations have been made to give instruction to the hundreds of farmers, their wives, daughters and sons who are to be the guests today and tomorrow.
 It is expected this will be the great est event in the year for the negro farmers of this section. The events will include, among others, better
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Find Real Flying Dragon.

What is said to be the only reptile that can fly has been recently discov. cred in Borneo. This creature is liz- ard about ten inches long, its body Brilliantly colored. It does not have wings in the usual understanding of the term, but its ribs, widely extended, enable the lizard to soar in much the same way that an airplane or bird drifts on current of air. These fly ing lizards commonly travel in swarms, frequenting the deepest forests, says an exchange. Seen at a distance they are said to look much like birds, with their brilliantly hued bodies. Science has not as yet hit upon name for the newly discovered specie of reptile, but has called it the flying dragon, which seems an excellent name. everything considered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Where Tin Is Found.

Tin is found in ores with many other metals and minerals and in Jumps and grains in alluvial gravels. It is found fin Siberia, Australia, Guiana and, in fact, most parts of the world, but the notable workings, those which furnish the great part of the supply which the world consumes, are in Bolivia and the Straits Settlements. A large amount If tin is consumed in the manufacture of tinfoil. tons of which are used an. uually in the tobacco trade, and anoth- CT extensive use for tin is in "silver ing" the backs of mirrors. In being used in this way it is mixed with cop per. Tin is also used in the makin: of bronze. brass and pewter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06

baby contest, ladies' day, food con servation congress, farmers day, and interesting addresses by men and women prominent in the affairs of both the white and colored races. Among those who will speak are J. L. Bond, state superintendent of pub- lie instruction; w. c. Lasseter, direc- tor of agricultural extension work in Arkansas; J. A. Presson, state agent of rural schools for negroes; G. Ray and wife, district agents in charge of agricultural and home demonstration work among negroes; and Victor Sim on, local livestock dealer.
 Festival Program.
 The program of events for the two
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
FUEL AGENTS NAMED BY COUCH FOR
 PINE BLUFF DIST.

Little Rock, Dec. 5.-The complete list of fuel agents as appointed by state fuel administrator Couch yester- day for district No. 6. which is the Pine Bluff district, is as. follows: J. F. Hicks of Pine Bluff, district su- pervisor.
 Arkansas-J. I. Porter, Stuttgart.
 Ashley-Wilson Easter. Hamburg.
 Chicot-J. G. B. Emms, Lake Vill- age.
 Cleveland-George F. Moody, Rison. Desha-H. w. Bright. McGehee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Float In Seas of Own Making.

Up in the deserts of California, hun dreds of fee: above sea level, scores of great ships float in little seas of their own making. These are the gold dredges. The parts are hauled over a sage brush desert. and put together on dry land. The navigable water begins with dry pit in which the hull is as- sembled and calked. Water is brought from some creek, then the great steam shovel starts work, and presently tAe dredge is digging away into the soil with her chain of buckets, scooping it out to depth of fifty or sixty feet. and always increasing the size of the lake in which she floats. as
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Overtime Pay.

"Pa, what is meant by overtime pay" Overtime pay, my bay. is the reward for doing a little extra labor, and there are two kinds" '"That SC? What are theyY' "Well, some men in- sist on collecting their overtime week. ly at specified rate; and others are willing to work overtime and take their reward in a successful future. l recommend the latter course for you." Detroit Free Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06

days follows:
 Thursday-Address of welcome by State Senator Creed Caldwell at a. a.; and general discussion by the farm CTS preset. Better babies contest, and ladies day. At 7:30, p. m., free lant- ern slides showing farming activities.
 Friday-Special farmers meeting at 9 o'clock a. mh Athletic contests be- gin at o'clock p. m., with decisions of judges immediately after conclus- ion.
 All sessions will be open to the pub- lie. All will be welcomed and given every opportunity to learn of the methods used by successful farmers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Some Golfer.

Willis-"1 played golf yesterday for the first time." Gillis-rHow did you make out?" Willis-"Fine. Made . home rua right at the, start. hit the first ball into the tall grass in left field and ran around the whole IS holes before they found it."-Puck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Start the Day Riaht.

Start your day right. Bury the hatchet of the night before. Leave all your grouches in the bedroom and come out into the dawn of a new day with smile. What matter if some
 one has annoyed you the night before? That day has passed with every pleas ure and annoyance. Today is only started, and no one knows what will happen, good or bad. so it is well to be prepared for the best. Too many prepare for the worst, look for it and get 1t. Smiles are the least expensive e 0ll joys of life, and the most up
 hnilding. So smile whenever you can
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
speed of Carries. H.ueona.

It Is estilnated that jn calm weather a carrier piZeoo can fig if the rate of 1,200 yards minute: wirn the help of moderate wind 1t will attain a speed of 1.540 yards, and before a strong wind, 2,UO0 yerds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
RESULTS IN THREE
 ;. BOXING CONTESTS
Qos eacn 2%35s3@5os

Little Rock, Dec. 5.-Jack Read, of Australia, knocked out Joe Conley, of Kansas City, in the third round of 9 scheduled ten round bout before the Army Athletic club in North Little Rock tonight. The men are light weights.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06

Drew-H. P. Cruce, Monticello. Jefferson-Harry Holderness of Pine Bluff.
 Grant-Edgar Sheppard, Sheridan. Lincoln-Joe Gocio, Grady. Bradley-Graham Hampton, War ren.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
U-BOAT LOSSES
 FOR THE WEEK

London, Dec. 5.-Sixteen British merchantmen of more than 1900 tons were sunk by mines or submarines in the past week, according to the admir- atty statement tonight. One vessel under 1,600 tons and four fishing ves- selS also were sunk,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06

Leonard, Downs Belmont.
 St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 5.-Beny Leon- ard, lightweight champion. knocked out Gene Belmont of Memphis, in the 9th round of scheduled ten round bout here tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
COMPTON-kNOX.

Little Rock, Dec. 5.-Mss Virginia Knox, stenographer in the office of Gov. Brough. was married Tuesday night to Lieut.. Tom Compton. It Is the happy continuation of college romance. as they first knew each other in the University of Arkansas. The bride is the daughter of tho late Judge James C. Knox of Monticello, and Lieut.. Compton is son of Judge w. T. Compton of Wing, Yell county. He has been assigned to the training camp at Leon Springs.
 Italy has total area almost exact ly equal to that of the state of Me-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Cline Wins from Pau1.

Providence, R. l., Dec. 5.-1rish pat sy Cline of New York, knocked out Jimmy Paul of New York, after one minute and 90 seconds of fighting at Marieville tonight. The bout was scheduled to flo 12 rounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-06
Correct.

Correct. Teacher-"What Is an unknown quantity?" Bright Boy-"What you get when you buy ton of coal"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
LIBERTY LOAN SALES.

AS returns are not in to date, the
standing of the county on the Liberty
Loan is uncertain Our apportiOn-
ment is $1,158,5OO.0O for the county
Some excellent returns have been
made to date, and all good PATRIOTS
hope the final returns will put the
county safe on the credit side of Uncle
Sans ledger. Lancaster banks have
total Of 100000 to date, this being
sales in Lancaster city, North and
South Lancaster, Ellenboro and Bee
town.
Lancaster city has about $4,000 to
date with 100000 yet to go for its ap-
pOTtiOnment
The roll of honor to date for the 10
cal banks including the towns men
toned comprises 332 names. These
are omitted this week but will probably
be published next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
TO RAISE LETTER
POSTAGE TO CERTAIN
FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Postmaster Mccoy has received
word from Washington that the rate
of letter postage to certain foreign
countries will be increased from two
to three cents, beginning November 2.
The countries affected by the order are
the Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Barbados,
British Guiana, British Honduras, Do
minican Republic, Dutch West Indies,
England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales,
Leeward Islands, New Zealand and
Panama.
The increase is not applicable to
foreign countries other than those
mentioned. The rates to those coun-
tries will remain unchanged; five
cents for the first ounce or fraction
thereof and three cents for each addi
tional ounce.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24

Of Elizabeth Krepfle and Mike Funk
Elva Bennett spent Thursday after
noon with LEILA and Alma Berndt.
Mrs. John Buck and Alvin went to
Fennimore Saturday to visit at the
Jacob Berndt home.
Gerge Wenzel and Peter Berndt de-
livered hogs to Lancaster Monday.
Mrs. Hannum Fitzgerald visited last
Tuesday with Mrs. Lorenz Rekenthal-
err.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Funk spent
several days in Dubuque last week.
Earl Walker has a new Ford.
Sunday visitors: George KinzeI and
family, Henry Hartline and family at
Richard Benefits; Joe Kasper and
family at Albert Kasper's; Peter
Berndt and family, John Buck and
family, Lorenz Rekenthaler and fam
lily, Mrs. Henry Henkel at Jacob
Berndt's; August Wenzel and family
at George WenzePs; Henry Hirsch
and family, John Rekenthaler and
family, George Heberlein and family
at Henry Heberlein's; Mrs. Anna Hoff-
man and children at Robert Hoff-
mans.
Buy Liberty bond.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Weber Male
Quartette.

The Weber male quartette, an espe-
cailly strong musical number, opens
the lyceum course here this season on
Wednesday, October 81 This number
comprises four concert and church So
loists from New York City. Their
work together for several years has
produced a combination of blending
melody and clearness of enunciation
exceedingly pleasing to music lovers
Aside from their song numbers each
man is a musician and an entire eve
ming Of concert is afforded lyceum pa
irons. The local management take
great pleasure in presenting their OPP
ening number and trust that the COM
munity will render hearty response
in the form of attendance
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
CONGRESSMAN's son INDICTED.

An indictment has been issued
against Byron Nelson, son of John M.
Nelson, congressman from this dis
trict. The federal grand jury on Fri
day night returned a true bill against
the young man, the specific charge
being violation Of the draft law. A
United States marshal has gone to
Spring Coulee, Canada, where Nelson
resides, to bring him to Madison for
trial.
Nelson went to Spring Coulee in
June without registering here, and in
August was married there to Miss
Anita Pleuss, Madison Nelson is
graduate Of the University of Wiscon-
sin. William Chandler of Madison,
who accompanied Nelson to Canada,
registered with the American consul
at Spring Coulee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Local News

Miss NJ Lawler of PotOsi went tC
Platteville via Lancaster Tuesday
A county convention of the Royal
NeighbOrs will be held November 13 in
Lancaster.
H. G. Kemp of Boscobel was in Ian
caster Monday on business at the
court house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson Stoney re-
moved to Lancaster last week from
near Burton.
Mrs. T. L. Swart returned to Platte
vile yesterday after visit at the A.
E. Lewis home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kraemer went
to FennimOre Tuesday to attend the
sale of August Stipaiuf
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Spaith and chill
dren spent last week visiting with rel
ativps in Mason City, la.
Miss Doris Gould of Madison visited
between trains Tuesday with her cou-
SIM Mrs. John H. Lawler.
The new cornplanter which DR..
Reed recently invented will be tried
out Saturday at the Abrahams farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellie Dobson and lit
tie daughter Harriet went to Madison
yesterday on a business and pleasure
trip.
Mrs. M. Whitcomb of Culbertson,
Mont, spent last week with Charles
Klarman and family and other rela-
tives.
Mrs. G. F. Peterson of Mellin, Wis,
who is visiting at the William Dyer
home, went to FennimOre Tuesday for
short visit.
Miss Dorothy Liese of Liberty was
in Lancaster Tuesday between trains.
Mrs. Laura Everson of Preston was
here yesterday on business.
Mrs. George Warren of Spring Val
ley. Mimi, returned to her home yes
terday after spending week with her
uncle, John Reed, and family.
William Lorenz, Sr., and family and
William Lorenz, Jr., and family went
to Camp Grant Sunday to visit their
son and brother, Adolph Lorenz.
People on the sick list last week
were Mrs William Garner, Earl Black
bOurn, a senior in high school, Opal
Hodoval, freshman in high school.
All are better.
Mrs. Andrew Goetzelman and little
daughter Marie of Bloomington and
Mrs. H. Behling Of Lancaster went to
Chicago on Tuesday for visit with
their daughter and sister, Mrs. Walter
Armstrong.
Mrs. A. Boerner, Miss Louise Boern-
er of Chicago and Miss Amelia Becker
of Los Angeles returned to their re-
spective homes Tuesday after spend
ing week at the Louis Boerner home
in Lancaster.
within the Law" a picture in nine
reels, entranced Orpheum audiences
Monday night. The pictuae was one of
the best ever shown here. The last
show ended at midnight, but not one
person left his seat. The Orpheum
program is always good, and this one
was even little better.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Methodist Episcopal
Church.

Sunday school at $50. A very i'm
portant session; let all be present.
Morning worship at 1920, Evangel-
list Runyan preaching. Sermon sub
ject, "The Eagle Winged Believer"
Meeting for men only at 3 o'clock.
Subject, Good Roads,"
Epworth league led by George w.
Campbell, musical director.
Evening worship at 7:30, Evangelist
Runyan preaching; subject, Jonah. -
Special Announcement: Sunday eve
ming will be Junior Night; great
chorus choir of juniors will lead the
singing.
A hearty welcome is extended to all
in the city irrespective of denomina-
tional preference to cooperate with us
in these meetings.
Remember, meeting every night OF
the week. Bible study meeting every
afternoon at 2:30.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
SCHOOL PUPILS TO
RAISE CHRISTMAS
FUND FOR SOLDIERS

"A movement is being set on foot
among the pupils of the county schools
to raise Christmas fund for the SOL
der and sailor boys of this county.
The plan is to have each pupil con-
tribute at least ten cents and as much
more as they feel able. The teachers
can also contribute and the money will
be known as the schools Christmas
fund. With 10000 pupils the amount
raised should be large. The money
will be divided pro rata among the
various boys and the cash sent to them
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Shower for
Miss Krepfle.

A miscellaneous shower was given
at the Ben Suer home last Wednesday
evening in honor Of the approaching
marriage of Elizabeth Krepfie and
Mike Funk. A large number of beau
tlful and useful presents were receiv-
ed. Those present were Mesdames
Ben Suer, Henry Carroll and Henry
Funk, Misses Lillian Carroll, Mary
Belken, Elizabeth Belken, Mary West,
Gladys Pendleton, Gertrude Keitlinger,
Katie Staver, Elizabeth Krepfle, Kath-
crime Bragan, and Messrs. Ben Suer,
Thomas Carroll, Ora Wisbaum, Will
liam Funk, Grant and John Bennett,
Mike Funk and Sheldon Daley.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Prof. Van DuSen
Gives Recital.

The organ recital given last night
at the Methodist Church by Frank
Van Dusen Of Chicago was one of the
musical treats of the season. Prof.
Van Dusen is one of the leading pipe
organists of the United States and
Platteville was most fortunate in
securing him. The numbers rendered
by the chorus Of local talent were es-
pecially pleasing.-Plattevil News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Glen Haven Pastor
Resigns,

Rev. P. Becker, pastor of St.
Mary's church in Glen Haven, resign
ed his position last week and left
Monday for Chicago where he enter
ed Alexian Bros, hospital. FIR. Beck
er expects to be operated upon and
submit to treatment this winter. The
best wishes of his flock go with him.
Rev Edmund Boyer, of Dorches-
ter. Wis, has been assigned to the
Glen Haven parish and will take
charge Wednesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Must Report Wine-Making.

Local people who are wont to make
homemade wine for their use must
report same to the revenue collector
at Milwaukee or be liable to prosecu
ton. If a quantity of 200 gallons or
more is made, it is subject to tax
Fort Atkinson Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Gard of Thanks.

The undersigned wish to express
their deepest thanks to the neighbors
and friends who so kindly expressed
their sympathy during our bereave-
ment Also thanks for the beautiful
floral offerings Krohn and
children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Mrs. Phil Bennett
Has Birthday.

October IA, Mr.. and Mrs. John Step
hens, Thomas Holmes and family, the
Richard Bennett family and Mrs. Min
ME Alcorn and family surprised Mrs.
Phil Bennett, the occasion being in
honor of her seventy-third birthday.
All came with we'll filled baskets and
did full justice to the dinner, and after
spending a very pleasant afternoon
wished Mrs. Bennett many more happy
birthdays.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
Girls Birthday
Party

Saturday afternoon a birthday par
ty was given at the George Clement
son home in honor of Susan Clement
son. Twelve little girls were present
Thelma Hatch, Katherine and Sallie
Fowler, Louise Borah, Ruth Fry, Dor
othy Gibson, Inez Burr, Doris and Es-
Their Kaap, Louise Holmes and Susan
ClementSOn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24

The Red Cross shipped 80 scarfs, %
Jackets, Al pairs of sUx and 80 pairs of
wristlets on Monday This was part
of the rush order to be filled within
two weeks. Knitting is in progress
for more articles
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-24
HILLAND HOLLOW,

Mrs. Henry Heberlein and Edith
spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. E.
Walker.
There was shower given at the
home of Ben Suer Wednesday eve
ming in honor of the coming marriage