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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
Mrs. LLOYD Vincent,

Mrs. Lloyd Vincent died at the Henry
Vincent home in Platteville early on
Tuesday morning of last week. Mrs.
Vincent was taken i'll at her home
near Cornelia and went to Platteville
for treatment. Death was due to a
nervous breakdown and throat trouble.
Mrs. Vincent was the daughter of G..
Galloway. She was about Is years of
age.
The funeral was held Thursday, with
burial at Greenwood cemetery Sur
viving are her father, husband, son,
two sisters, Mrs. John Davis of Min
eral Point, and Mrs. Fred Schroeder
of Boulder, Colo, and two brothers,
William and Clement of Harrison.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
LAST WEEKS WEATHER.

Wednesday, Feb. 14.-Max. 20; min.
II; west wind, partly cloudy.
Thursday, Feb. 15-Max. %; min.
II; west wind, cloudy.
Friday, Feb. 16-Max. 80; min. q;
southwest wind, cloudy.
Saturday, Feb. 17-Max. 49; min.
20; southwest wind, clear.
Sunday, Feb. 1S-Max. %; min. 16;
northwest wind, partly cloudy.
Monday, Feb. 19.-Max. %; min. 10;
west wind, partly cloudy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
Catherine Johnson

Miss Catherine Johnson, aged 60
years, passed away Sunday afternoon
at st. Anthony's home in Dubuque,
Iowa.
The body was brought here Mon
day night for burial. Funeral serv-
ices were held Tuesday morning at
$50 from ST. Clements church, and
interment took place at st. Clements
cemetery.
Deceased was a sister of Edward
Johnson, of this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
Mitchell S. D., Feb. 7, 1917.

- q,
The Herald: Enclosed find check
for Herald. [ don't know who start
ed the paper for me, but I've always
been thankful to whoever it was.
We are very much showed in at the
present. Trains very irregular and
mail carriers the same. Sergeant R.
V. Mccormick, who was always called
"Curley' in Lancaster, is still doing
duty OH the border, stationed at San
Benito.
Theagirls are both students at Notre
Dame academy. Walter is taking care
of the farm and Gerald goes to school
at home. All we'll and busy
Mrs. VIM. Mccormick,
Route No. 4, box Fl. Mitchell. S. D.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
Wallace Richie.

Wallace Richie, formerly of this
city, died at his home in Graceville,
Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. Is, aged
IS years, after a years illness.
Besides his wife he leaves a daugh-
ter, Vera, son, Ellsworth, and four
brothers.
The body was brought here Sunday
noon and funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
NJ. E. church, Rev. Campbell officiat-
ing. Interment took place at Hillside
cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

FOR SALE-Will sell at private sale
kitchen cabinet, dining room table,
six chairs, lounge, two bedroom suites,
extra wash stand, three rocking chairs,
washing machine, Singer sewing ma
chine, three rag carpets, carpet strips,
glass sealers, large oil tank and 9TH
er miscellaneous articles, at my resi-
dence south of the high school. Mrs.
Fred Oschman. 52p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

''The Western Live Stock Insurance
Co. will insure your horses and cattle
against death from fire, lightning, &C
cident and disease For particulars
address F. Box 431,' Lancaster, Wis
consin." 52c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

HAVE YOU $4,000 THAT ISN'T
WORKING a little less will do.
Best security guaranteed. Make your
money work and still be safe. Write
at once for prompt reply. Herald Of
fice. 52c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
Mrs. Hugh SDencer.

Mrs. Hugh Spencer, an aged and
highly respected lady Of this place,
passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1917,
following continued illness. The
sympathy Of the entire community is
extended to the bereaved ones-Mont-
fort Mail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

LOST-A child's overshoe last Satur-
day. Needs it badly as the child has
only one left. Leave at Herald office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

FOR SALE have quantity of seed
oats and barley for sale Cleaned
and graded. Inquire of Arthur Kauf-
man, Glen Haven, Wis. 52p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

FOR SALE-10 yearling steers, most
lys blacks. Frank Morehouse, Rt. Z.
Lancaster, Wis. Farmers phone. 52tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

NOTICE Watch for my ad. next
week. ]. M. Pringle, dealer in nurs-
cry stock, Cassville, Wis. 52w1c
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
LANCASTER MARKETS.

Lancaster dealers were paying the
following in cash yesterday, but the
prices are subject to change without
notice:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

GOOD SHOVELERS WANTED-$2.75a
day for hours Apply to Superin-
tendent at o. P. David Mine, Montfort,
or address Hump Development Co.,
Montfort Wis. Steady work. 52tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

FOR SALE-Good wagon with poles,
new pillow and few other arti-
cles. C. U. Unger, Lancaster, Wis. 52-2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

X-rays are now used by dentists to
determine whether or not root canals
have been properly filled
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

Levy and Lewis will be at Dyer's
barn to buy horses, Friday, March 2.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

The ladies of the M. E. church will
hold a rummage sale at the city hall
Friday and Saturday, February % and
"a. Those having articles to be called
for please notify Mrs. c. w. Burrows,
Miss Florence eastman or Mrs. w. N.
Stone. All articles to be at city hall
by Thursday. 52c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

The Ladies' Aid society of the Con-
gregational church will give Colon
ial supper at the church Friday, Feb.
% to which all are invited. 52tc1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
COMING EVENTS.

Regular meeting of the Lancaster
Rebekah Lodge, Feb. 26. All members
of the degree staff are requested to be
present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21

The Royal Neighbors are going to
have thimble party Tuesday, Feb.
q at the M. w. A. hall at 2:3O p. m.
Each member has the privilege to in
vite one or two guests. BY order COM
mittee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06

Two deaths have resulted from a grade crossing accident at Green Har- bor, Mass, in which an automobile crashed into the side of a freight To- comotive.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
REPRESENTATIVE NELSON
 DEPENDS HIS SON
Who Is Charged With Having Evaded
 Registration.

Washington, Sept. 5.-Representa- tive Nelson of Wisconsin today called cn Attorney general Gregory to inves- tigate the action of the United States attorney at Madison. Wis, in issuing a warrant for the congressman's son, Byron, on charge of evading registra- tion under the draft law.
 In a letter to the attorney general, Representative Nelson shows that his son was in Canada before the draft law was enacted. He then presents statements from the provost marshal general, the secretary of war and the secretary of state to show that Amer jeans in a foreign country are not compelled under the law to register until within five days after their re- turn to the United States and that their registration while outside the United States. is entirely voluntary. MT. Nelson also states that the near est American consul to where his son was loacted in Canada had none of the facilities for voluntary registra- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
RECEIVER OF B. & Nj. OFFERS TO ARBITRATE
Would Have Council of National De-
 fense Appoint Arbitrators.

Boston, Sept. 5.-An offer to submit to arbitrators appointed by the chair man of the Council of National De- fense the differences between the Bos- ton and Maine railroad and it's 5000 striking mechanics, was made to the general committee of the strikers to- night by James H. Hustis. temporary receiver of the road The men de- mand wage advance of eight cents an hour.
 Following conference with Justice Morton of the United States court. under whose jurisdiction the road is now operated, MT. Hustis sent the fol- lowing letter to Robert F'echner, tie chairman of the general committee of the strikers.
 "By authority of the court I hereby offer to submit the existing contro- versy as to wages now pending be- tween your men and the Boston and Maine railroad to arbitra tion the ar bitrators to be named by the chair man of the council of national de- fense, the award when made to be re- troactive to this date and the men to return to work meanwhile.
 "As I have thus far refrained from filling the places of the men who have struck. because of my hope and belief that the controversy could be fairly adjusted. the conditions are now such that I must ask your prompt reply
 The conference between Justice Morton and MT. Hustis took place in the justices chambers in the federal building. It was followed by a lengthy meeting between the justice and a committee of the strikers. The committee represented each craft on strike
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
GARFIELD IS TO FIX
 RETAIL COAL PRICES.
Made Statement Outlining the Govern
 meat's Food Control Policy.

Washington, Sept 5.-Ear1y fixing of retail coal prices was promised tonight by Dr. H. A Garfield, the fuel admins trator, m a statement outlining the governments coal control policy Prices will be established for communities with the aid of local committees into whose hands will be put responsibility for their enforcement
 Maximum production of coal at prices fair both to tho, producer and consumer will be the aim of the government, Dr. Garfield declares. mroducers' prices already fixed win be revised where they force efficiently operated mines to produce at a loss. Operators seeking revision Of the scale are asked to send in cost of production statistics cover ing a period of years
 The fuel administration, Dr. Gar field says. will seek the cooperation of operators, miners, distributors and consumers. Producers are asked, how ever. to name no committees until Dr. Garfield has time to select his associ- ats5 and to form his organ.zation
 A plan of apportionmenr of coal will be worked out, pr. Garfield announces, by which domestic consumers will ob- tain everywhere a fair share of the supply a. prices which will reflect those fixed for operators and wholesalers by the president
 The task of the fne1 administration is to secure the largest possible pro- dUction of fuel at prices just to the produce. and reasonable to the con- sumer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
BUSINESS AT AMERICAN
 BAR ASSOCIATION MEETING.
The War Methods of Germany Were
 Denounced as. Illegal.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Sept b. The American Bar association at it's session today denounced the war meth ods of Germany as illegal: resolved to request the judges of state and federal courts to write shorter judicial opin- ions; authorized further investigation of proposal to change the date of the presidential inaugura ton a from March to January: opposed legis1at ton designed to repeal the national bank ruptcy law. and favored the technical error" bili now beforeNhe United States senate, measure empowering appel late cou1 ts to disregard in their de- cis1ons technical errors or defects which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties Action was de- ferred until tomorrow on a proposed new standard of rules for admission to he bar.
 The indictment of Germany, which was embodied in the formal report of the committee on international law, denounced these acts of Germany:
 Sinking merchant snfps without sum- mons; proclamation of a barred zone: conspiracies against the domestic peace and trade of tte United States; murder Of civilians and assaults on women: wanton devastation of localities aban- doned; ,ooting of occupied regions: of Captain Fryatt and threats to treat other mariners as franc tfreurs; deportation of women and~ young girls, and sinking hospital ships and supply ships sailing under safe conducts from the German authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06

base in the Adriatic. dropping bombs. the explosions of which have added materially to the damage done in pre- vious raids.
 In the region of Riga the Russians are retiring eastward and northeast- ward all along the line. pursued Ny the Germans. The army which evac- uated Riga has crossed the Aa river in Livonia. while the army from the
 Uxku1l region is astride the Riga Pskov-Petrograd railroad. In the capture of, the Duenamuende fortress at the mouth of the Dvina river the Germans it is asserted by the Berlin war office, secured intact the big coast defense guns.
 The war vessels which were re- ported to be smelling the Riga coast line. and which. it was thought, prob ably might be covering a landing of troops to cut off the retreat of the Riga army, were submarines+proba-' bly, craft which were reported earlier as operating in adjacent waters in company with torpedo boat destroyers and mine-sweeping trawlers.
 The operations on the western front in Belgium and France continue to be carried out mainly by the opposing ar tellies, although the British are still making trench raiding excursions or warding off small enemy attacks. Two rather strong attacks against the French front on the California plateau on the Aisne front were repulsed by General Petain's forces.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06

While the Russians continue their flight before the Germans in the re- zion of Riga. the Italians, after few days of comparative likeness, again have started their great offensive against the Austrians on the Bainsiz- "a plateau and to the northeast of Gorfzia-
 In the south, however, from the Brestovizza valley to the sea. the Ital- fans have been compelled to with stand most violent counter attacks by the Austrians. who are endeavorng 10 hold back General Ca<4orna.s lines from 9 further approach to Triest This they were successful in doing, although the Austrians at one place momentarily forced them to oede ter ritory. A counter-attack by the Ital- ians not alone retrieved the lost po- sftion, but resulted in the capture of more than 400 prisoners.
 On the Rainsizza plateau northeast of Gorizia. the Italians haxe made further gains, capturing an important Austrian position near Ocrog1o. No details have been vouchsafed concern ing the battle which is in progress northeast of Gorizia, and no conf1r- nation is at hand of the reported cap ture by the Italians of Monte San Ga- briele, the last dominating position held by the Austrians north of Gori- zia- Nearly 7.70o men have been cap tured by the Italians in the fighting in the Gorfzia sector.
 Again the Italians have sent their airmen over Pola. the Austrian naval
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
C.F. of |. Opposed
 to Prohibition
ADOPTED AT CON-
 VENTlON IN DANBURY
STATE AND NATIONAL
A Resolution Was Adopted Favoring
 laws in This State Giving Health Insurance to WorIers-Strike of Maehinists in Bridgeport Theartened.

Danbury, Conn, Sept 5.-Resolu- tions protesting against state and na- tional prohibition were passed at the afternoon session of the Connecticut Federation of Labor with only one vote against them. A resolution was also adopted favoring laws in this state giving health insurance to work CTS. John B. Andrews, secretary of the National Federation committee on health legislation. explained the work ings of such laws and expressed the opinion that the passage of such leg islatfon would do more to solve labor problems than any other law.
 During the session John J. Egan, chairman of the Bridgeport minimum wage committee. spoke and said that if the manufacturers in Bridgeport did not agree to proposals made to them by union men in that city by Friday that general strike of ma- chinists there was most likely to come soon after.
 Julius P Stremlau. of Meriden, the president of the state federation, an- today that he did not expect to be a candidate for reelection. It is thought that the election of officers will be held on Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
REUNION OF GENERAL
 ASSEMBLY AT MOMAUGUIN
About $50 Former Members Were in
 Attendance.

New Haven. Conn.,, Sept. 5.-When everyone who was on hand when the dinner bell rang had been seated it was determined that about $50 former members of the general assembly were attending the legislative reunion at Momauguin, today. The number was unexpectedly large and practically ev- cry session for the past twenty years was represented.
 The weather was excellent but too cool for bathing. The greater number of the reunionists came in automobiles and as there was no speech making after the dinner. most of them made early departures. Lieutenant Govern or Wilson, State a Secretary Perry, Comptroller Webster and Senator Ly- man, president pro tempore of the senete, headed the list of members of members Of the 1917 session present, while H. Wales Lines of Meriden. probably was the veteran member of all the gathering
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
GOV. HOLcOMB REVIEWED
 NEW HAVEN HOME GUARD
He compIimented tho Men Upon Their
 Good Work

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 5.IThe To- cal companies of the Home Guard were reviewed tonight by Governor Marcus H. HoIcomb, Admiral Cowles and Col onel Lucien F. Burpee. After the re- view the governor complimented the men upon their good work and said htat as what had been the national guard of the state would soon be out of the state that their duties would de- volve upon the Home Guard. He felt, he said that the Home Guard would prove equal to any call made upon it. The other two guests of the guard echoed he same sentiments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
GoMPERs PLEDGES SUPPORT
 OF ORGANIZED LABOR
To the Government in It's Prosecution
 of the War.

Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 5.-Samucl Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. late today pledg- ed the united support of organized la Dor to the government it's prosecution of the war, assailed peace propagan dists and denounced the futile activt- ties of those who would split laborS ranks on the question of war. He att tackled the arguments of those who declare the working masses want peace and challenged pro-German so- cieties to step forth into the open and match their disloyalty against labor's loyalty.
 ' It was the keynote speech of the conference of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy. of which Mir. Gompers had just been named permanent chairman.
 John Spargo, former member Of the executive committee of the socialist party. nominated MT. Gompers and was himself named vice chairman. American Federation of Labor. was elected secretary, and T. J. Mead of Maryland, assistant secretary. Com mittees on permanent organization and resolutions were named.
 Several members of the Peoples Council of America for Democracy and Terms of Peace, barrsd from meeting in Minnesota and other states, were scattered through the audience, in cluding c. F. Kruze. president of the
  Association and one of the council leaders, Mahlon Barnes. There was no attempt to remove them.
 ITO ask the government to state it's terms of peace now is playing in to the harids of the enemy" said MT. Gompers, referring to one of the peO- ple's Council demands.
 The alliance, which met here to off, set the work of such organizations as the Peoples Council. and "tO more Americanize labor" will establish local branches throughout the country
 And" predicted MT. Gompers. Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City and other speakers. "in three months the waive of patriotism will have swept aside the disloyalists and thrown their activities open to the eyes of the world"
 MT. Gompers spoke before local bus mess men this noon and tonight ad- dressed mass meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
CULTIVATION OF EDIBLE
 NUT BEARING TREES
To Be Recommended to Secretary of
 Agriculture.

Stamford, Conn.,, Sept. b-With a view to increasing the cultivation of edible nut bearing trees, the North ern Nut Growers association in annual convention here today directed the ap- pointment of a committee to confer with the secretary of agriculture on the subject. It was also decided to offer prizes for cultivation of these services of boy scouts. campfire girls and other organizations in this ac- uvfty.
 Prof. W. H. Hut of. the American Pomofogical society advocated the using or waste spaces for the planting of nut bearing trees. A number of other addresses of interest to the in dustry were on the program
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-06
Republicans of
 House Thwarted
IN FIGHT FOR A WAR ExPENDl-
 TURES COMMITTEE
DELAYING FINAL VOTE
Further Efforts Arc to be Made Today to Curb the Discretionary Powers of Secretary of the Treasury Me- Adoo in Making War Loans.

Washington, Sept 5-Prolonged. though futile republican attacks in the house today oA provisions of the $11,- 538, ,945, ,480 war bond and certificate bill, giving wide discretionary powers to the secretary of the treasury in making allied loans. upset plans for passage of the measure before night. Debate under the five minute speech rule proceeded during the afternoon with indications that the bill would pass tomorrow without material change.
 Republican Plans Blocked.
 In rapid succession the house. sit- ting as the committee of the whole, bracing virtually every republican ob- jection to the bill. Among these were three war expenditure committee pro posals, offered by Representatives Gill sylvania and Stafford of Wisconsin. All were thrown out on points, of or der. Others, defeated by overwhelm- ing votes. were. by Representative Morgan of Oklahoma and Representa- tive Sloan. of Nebraska. to make the interest rate on the bonds 1-2 in, stead of per cent. and to make them 
 Further efforts will be made before the final vote to add one of the war expenditures committee amendments to the bill. but those leading the fight have little hope of success.
 Republicans Consumed Day.
 Almost the entire day was. con- by republicans insisting that 10 secretary of the treasury should be given control of the tremendous sums TOW being appropriated for allied loans as the bill proposes.
 Representative Stafford proposed that three other members Of the cab met, the secretaries of state, com merce and interior. and the chairman of the federal reserve board, advise with the secretary of the treasury re- sardirg loans. Representative Can- non and others spoke for the plan sven after 1t had been ruled out of order.
 Constant reiteration of the repub- ican argument on secretarial powers caused democratic Leader Kitchin to declare that Secretary McAdoo's state nent before the ways and means com nfttee convinced members that he vas using the utmost care in mak- ng foreign loans.