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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-19
OPERATOR SCORES MINERS

st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. ia
s.prenium has been placed upon in
efficiency" by radical officials and
business agents, who have brushed
aside honest efforts at collective
bargaining, and are now governing
the miners automatically" accord
ing to statement sent from Wash
ington by President Harry N. Tay-
ilor, of the National Coal Associa-
ton.
The message read yesterday be
fore the American Mining Congress
here, said in part:
"No more vicious attempt at de-
liberate profiteering could be forced
upon the public than the derland
made by radical officials of the
United Mine Workers for an IN
crease of 60 per cent on the pres
cnt eight hour scale-and then
proposing to work only a SIX hour
day for five days week for this
increased daily rate.
""Six hours, bank to bank, means
five hours actual work; no double
shift to be allowed, with time and
half for overtime and double time
for holidays and Sundays. Their
proposition makes Saturdays a holi-
day, or double time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-19
WILSON PRAISES CLASS
Writes He Regrets His Loss But
sMust Accept Appointment"

The formal resignation of Carter
Glass as Secretary Of the 1rea sury,
together with letter from President
Wilson, urging him to accept the APP
pointment as United States senator
from Virginia, was made public last
night by the Treasury. There was
no intimation as to when Mr.. Glass
would leave the Treasury, but it was
understood he probably would not be-
gin his duties as Senator until the
opening of the next session OF Con-
gress, December l.
"Hense, if it is your Judgment that
would better remain at my pos; IN
the Treasury. you may be sure l am
quite prepared cheerfully to accept
your view" the letter said. "Con-
versely, if it would seem to you ad-
visable, in all the circumstances, for
me to take service again IN the leglS-
lative branch of the government. |
would desire to accept the honor
which Governor Davis has beer
pleased to offer me-"
The President wrote Mr.. Glass as
follows:
at was most thoughtful and gen.
aruus of you to consult my desires
in the matter of your selection by
Governor Davis for the senatorshlp
from Virginia, left vacant by the
death OF Senator Martin. Of course
you must accept the appointment
While your withdrawal from the ad-
ministration as cabinet officer is
matter of deep regret to me and to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-19

Of efficiency and high devotion to the
public interest.
Coy. Davis has honored the old
State Of Virginia by paving tribute
to 80 distinguished a SON. We shall
watch your career in the Senate with
atfectiorate interest and admiration
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-19
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you'i know why thousands use
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bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds Of
the chest Git often prevents pneumonia.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-11-19

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Reading S1.00
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
BENZ. CROFT DEAD.

Benz Croft, former Grant county
resident, died at a Rochester, Mimi,
hospital last Friday morning Mr..
Croft was 68 years old. He was a
native of Mt Ida and resided in this
county until eighteen years ago when
he moved to Tracy and farmed there
until last spring when he retired. Mr..
Croft was a man of fine physique and
he might have attained a great age
had he not become afflicted with a
cancer Of the lip. This was removed
at Rochester but he contracted bron-
chitis and pneumonia after the oper-
alton on Monday of last week which
caused his death. The deceased is
survived by five brothers: William,
Lou, Alex, Albert and Fred, all living
here. One sister, Mrs. Rebecca Boyce
Of Grand Junction, Colo, his second
wife, formerly Miss Anna Comp and
the following children by his first
wife: Harry, Ralph, ALI, Lou, Thorn
as and Laura Mrs. Archie Baker Of
Platteville) survive him. The funeral
was held at Mt Zion on Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
PAROCHIAL SISTERS
OBTAIN SECOND PAPERS

Last weeks Herald made a brief
mention of Sophia and Augusta
FRANKIE of the Dickeyville parochial
schools petitioning for their second
citizenship papers before Clerk F. c.
Burr. The ladies are sisters in real
ity and also known as Sisters Alberta
and Magdalene in school work. In
due time they will become full-fedged
citizens of this country. Both are ma
tives Of Germany and their first pap
ers were taken out at Manitowoc two
years ago. Caroline Giraffe of the
same place accompanied the sisters
and made her declaration. which is
really a request for first papers. The
party was chaperoned by Revs. Wer-
nerus of Dickeyville and Scheffer OF
Tennyson.
Mr.. Burr states that this is the
first instance of females applying for
naturalization. In case of a married
woman the wife bears the same citi-
zenship as her husband or a daughter
as that of her father
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
BUT MANY CAME TO LANCASTER
TO SEE THE LITTLE DEVIL CP.
ERATE-A GOOD PROGRAM.

Cold. drizzly rain spoiled what
would probably have been a banner
day for Lancaster Wednesday, on the
occasion Of the visit of a whippet
tank used in overseas service. The
tank was sent in connection with the
Victory Loan campaign. Word was
received at the last minute that the
speaker who was expected to accom-
pany the tank would not arrive, and
number Of returned soldiers were
drafted into service much against
their will, and asked to tell the home
folks something Of their experiences.
Among those giving short but inter
esting talks at the meeting held at
the opera house were Captain ]. H.
Fowler, of IL months in an aviation
camp, Lieut.. Clarence Rich in service
overseas, Sergt. Walter Damn, lust
home from overseas service with an
engineering corps, and Private Leroy
Durni, with the infantry, who was
badly gassed and spent several weeks
in a hospital. The meeting was pre-
sided over by R. NJ Orchard. Mrs. S.
S. McNelly led in community sing
ing and the Lancaster band rendered
several selections After the meeting
the tank gave a demonstration on the
west side Of the court house which
was rOped off for the purpose. A long
delay was occasioned by break on
the tank but most Of the crowd re-
NAMED in the rain to witness the
maneuvers. A number of young ladies
enjoyed the novel sensation of riding
in the death dealing war machine The
tank went to Platteville Thursday
morning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
c. w. WOODS, A LOCAL MAN, HAS
NEW IDEA IN FLYING MA
CHINES-CARRY THOUSANDS.
Did you ever f.?


You may get q chance some day
right here in Lancaste-. G. w. Woods
residing near Schreiner Park, has a
machine built upon an entirely new
idea. He builds great hopes upon it.
Roughl. speaking Mr.. Woods mod
Ell resembles an umbrella with a hole
cut through the top That is it is con
cave IN shape but octagonal in de-
sign. The model is about ten feet
long and six feet across. 1t has
framework Of wood and aluminium of
niger Gus character and surface of
canvas.
III the center is a platform and on
each end Of the platform are small
air turbines. These turbines con-
sist of small pipes mounted in a cir
Gle. On the upper end of the shaft
to which the turbines are connected
are fans or propellors. Mr.. Woods
hopes to send air at great velocity in
to the turbines to make them revolve
The fans push the air under the en-
velope and cause it to rise.
Mr.. Woods claims that his machine
perfected would be nearly 900 feet
long and 600 feet wide. It would car
ry up to thousand passengers and
tons of freight. A big engine develop
ing enormous horse power would
pump all. for the turbines The ma
chine would rise from the ground
without running start such as is
used in ordinary planes. It would de-
scend easily and owing to it's great
size could not capsize or fall swiftly
The small model will be placed up
on exhibition just as soon as Mr.
Woods can perfect few points. At
present it is. to say the least, an in
genious device When perfected the
model will be shown and those de-
sirous of helping him get a patent,
etc, may contribute.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
Mrs. Aug. KOeller.

Mrs. Alvina Koeller was born in
Germany November 20, 1869. She
with her parents emigrated to Ameri-
ca, landing, at Potosi in 1887. .Deceas-
ed was married to Aug. Koeller Jan.
20, 1891. This union was blessed with
6 children, 4 daughters and sons,
one son having died in infancy. Mrs
Koeller passed away on May 1st at
the age of 40 years, months and II
days. She leaves to mourn her early
demise her husband, one son William
of Cobb, and four daughters, Mrs.
Reuben Wieland of Hurricane, Mrs.
John Wieland of Regent, N. d., Elsie
and Laura still at home, and six
grandchildren, also her father, step
mother and four brothers and two
sisters. Funeral services were held
from the Methodist church on Sun
day, May 4. Rev. Harberts officiated
and interment was made at Hurri-
cane cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
CLYDE Fitzgerald,

Clyde Fitzgerald, son of Carydon
Fitzgerald, passed away at the home
OF his sister, Mrs. Dan Reed, of Bur-
ton. He was born at Lancaster, Sept.
80, 1890 and died April %, 1919, at
the age of % years after a lingering
illness due to pneumonia about five
years ago.
Clyde was well respected young
man and had many friends at Rewey
where he spent most of his time the
past IA years. He leaves to mourn
his loss five sisters and two brothers,
Mrs. Dan Reed, Burton; Mrs. G. c.
Davis, Milwaukee; Mrs. Blanche Col
Inns, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. r. 3. Starr,
Elgin, ILL.,; one brother, Robert Fitz-
gerald, st. Lawrence. S. D.. and one
niece, Mrs. Peter Hefti, La Crosse, all
present at the funeral He has one
brother and one sister address not
known. Funeral services took place
at the Burton church and burial at
Burton cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
COUNTY FARM LET'S CONTRACTS
AND WORK BEGINS AT ONCE
PIPED $500 FEET.

The trustees of the county farm
awarded the contracts for the new
water system last week the success
full bidders being John Drinkwater
and Jack Richardson of Lancaster
for the reservoir and power house and
Meyers & Place of Platteville for pipe
laying.
The supply source is the spring
above the ice pond half mile below
the asylum grounds The spring
water will be carried by gravity
through pipe beneath the pond to
the cement reservoir 10 feet deep and
80 feet across. An overflow will car
ry the water back to the pond where
suite BILE gates will carry excess water
away.
The pipe line will proceed from
the reservoir to the pumping station
nearby. This building will be of tile
and cement 12x20 feet 1t will house
an electric pumping motor and
pumps. The 4 inch pipe line will run
$500 feet long and 100 feet upwards
to the base of the present standpipe
which is 10 feet high There will be
five valves in the pipe to prevent the
water system from draining in case
of accident
The reservoir will have a capacity
Of $4,000 gallons the same as the
standDipe. The pumping will be au-
tomato and regulated by float in
the standpipe closing the electric cir
cult when the water level falls be-
low the safety point Conversely the
electricity is cut off when the levi
is restored.
The pipe itself will be 51s feet
feet down or below frost level. The
pump house will contain a stove for
use in cold weather. The cost on
the reservoir and power house is
$1,000. The cost of piping and lay
ing same is So 200. H. Kleinhammer
is the architect. The county will do
It's own digging and has employed that
competent workman Henry Funk for
this purpose. If Henry can't do it
it can't be done.
The spring flow is estimated at
1000 gallons an hour but should this
source go dry theirs are four other
large springs adjacent that may be
easily tapped. The pump will handle
$50 gallons of water each minute.
All this means sure supply of pure
and soft spring water for the asylum.
The present supply-a deep well-has
given no end of trouble.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
LEVY A LUXURY TAX
LOCAL DEALERS MUST COLLECT
FOR FADS AND FOOLISHNESS.
A FEW ITEMS.

The luxury tax went into effect on
May LIST the first effect being noticed
by buyers of ice cream and kindred
sweet things. The tax is one cent for
each ten cents of fraction thereof.
Dealers in carpets costing in exc
cess OF 80 per square yard must put
a ten per cent tax on the sale. Other
items are:
Picture frames in excess of SO.
trunks costing more than $50
Nallses etc., costing more than S25
Purses etc., costing more than $3.50
Portable lighting fixtures and
lamps of all kinds exceeding S25.
umbrellas, ETC., exceeding 81
Fans above 81.
Lounging jackets, robes. etc above
$3.50. 800 "OoNe
above SIS. i''
above SIS. ee"i
50. 'i' 'oSs mats ABOVE 50; caps
Snoes FOR anyone above $40
Neckwear above $40.
Mems hose above ST.
Mems shirts above So.
Night apparel and underwear
above S. o''i
kimonas, Detticoats and waists
above SIS apiece.
Inc tax must be paid by the pur-
chaser at time of purchase. The
vendor is required to make monthly
return OF all sales and tax receints
NOW comes the simple life!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
BIND DIVISION ARRIVES.

The 32nd Division, Wisconsin and
Michigan boys, is being shipped home
and on Monday $500 men arrived at
New York. The transports Wilhel-
nina and George Washington brought
the hovs over. Th- arrivals include
the 120th F. A., tho 127th Inf. and the
Fnrs. Go. of the 128th INF all Wiscon-
sin units. A Wisconsin delegation is
at WASHINGTON to welcome the bows
home. The round of welcome will
extend all the wav across the contin-
ont and end last brit not least in the
Badger state. The 32nd made a great
name in France.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
HIGH TENSION CIRCUIT.
INTERSTATE COMPLETES

North and South McGregor will be
connected up with other towns in this
vicinity before the week end to re
ceive current from the Interstate
Power Co., through Boscobel Three
heavy cables suspended across the
Mississippi river have been compIet-
ed. A pole line runs from Prairie du
Chen to an island opposite South
McGregor where tower 103 it. in
height has been constructed From
the top of this tower the cables ex-
tend to the Iowa bluffs, distance of
1900 feet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
DAYLIGHT SAVING NOT
AN UNMIXED BLESSING

Setting the clocks ahead may have
its advantages" says town of Little
Grant farmer, "but on the farm it is
not altogether an unbiased blessing.
You see while most Of us folks re-
spect it as a government order and
obey it, more or less, the cows and
pigs and chickens keep going by the
stomach time. They heller and squeal
and cacl1le to be fed at the usual in
tervals, no matter what the clock
says about it, and can't be hushed by
appealing to their loyalty to this
great and good government"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
ABOUT THE SANITORIUM.

An error exists in the impression
that the county board committee has
bought the Wilson farm, of "a acres
for $4,000 The committee has rec
commended the site as suitable for
the county sanitorium but the matter
of purchase rests with the county
board The figure named was that
placed by the owner in his bid. The
tract has been assessed for $4,000 and
the buildings upon it for 5000. It is
thought that some concessions must
be made before the county board will
buy the property.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
BOSCOBEL TO ENTERTAIN
OLD SOLDIERS THIS YEAR

Boscobel will entertain the old SOL
diers of Grant county this year al
though the exact dates have not as
yet been determined John McDer-
mott post, w. R. G. and the Sons of
Veterans of Boscobel, decided upon
this at a meeting held last Wednes-
day. The occasion is one for the
Vets" and their families to get to-
gether for a good old time Boscobel
entertained three years ago, Potosi
two years ago but last year no re-
union took place due to the war. The
committees for this year have been
appointed and are at work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
ORPHEUM PROGRAM.

Thursday The Great Love. 7-reel
feature produced by Griffith, produc-
er Of the Birth of Nation
Saturday-Mrs. Vernon Castle in
Vengeance is Nine" Fatty Arbuck-
lie.
Monday-Edith Storey in ''The Sun
Went Down."
Tuesday and Wednesday, big
feature with Fanny Ward in "Com-
mon Clay" Admission, adults %
cents and war tax; children Is cents
and war tax.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
HAND KILLS FARMER
AND RESISTS ARREST,

Monroe, Wis, May 4.-Godfred
Voegeli, vagrant farmland, shot and
killed his employer, Richard Marti.
because the farmer reprimanded him
for the condition of his bedroom.
Mrs. Marti and the children ran
screaming to the neighbors. The sher-
if, Matt Solbraa, and posse went af-
ter Voegeli The murderer threatened
but Solbraa went in the house and de-
manded his surrender. Voegeli shot
him in the face and bowels. Then
Spencer Morton, a returned soldier,
shouted, 'I'll get him. Morton rushed
upstairs and was shot in the stomach.
The posse was augmented by the Mon
roe guards and fifty citizens. A fusil-
lade Of shots followed Voegeli sur
rendered when promised protection.
He was spirited to GAINESVILLE for safe
ty. The sheriff and soldier may die.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
GIVEN HONOR F[AGFOR BETTER WATER NVEN7S AIR PANEIEV A
HARLEY j. STARRETT RECEIVES
FINE TROPHY FOR VICTORY
LOAN PROGRAMME CONTEST.


In the presence of a large number
OF friends, Harley J. Starrett, authoI
of the prize-winning Victory verse in
the state, was presented with the
State Victory Loan flag at the Bee
town school house Friday afternoon
The flag, a silk replica of the V post
ers usedin the Victory drive, was pre-
scented by Mrs. David Crichton, coun-
ty chairman Of the Woman's. Liberty
Loan committee. Mrs Crichton said
"Mr. Starrett, it gives me a great
deal of pleasure to present to you, the
winner of the Victory Verse Contest
the State Victory Loan flag, on be-
half Of the State Woman's Liberty
Loan organization. It gives me pleas
ure because you have brought honor
to Grant county, to yourself, to your
community and to the Woman's Lib
erty Loan committee. But that is not
all 1t gives me especial pleasure
because you have not said after an
other famous man, "Let me write the
verse of my country, and I care not
who sells its bonds" You have as
sumed the responsibility of raising
the quota of the Victory Loan for
finished it is hoped that the V on
this flag will stand for Victory for
Beetown, for Grant county and for
the nation. | am convinced that it
will stand for Victory for Beetown,
for the people Of this community could
not bear to couple the disgrace of
failure with the honor that is theirs
today. Accept this flag, and may it
be something for you to cherish all
the days of your life. When you look
upon it may you not only be remind
ed that out of your heart and brain
sprang the best Victory Loan poem in
the state of Wisconsin but may you be
reminded that while it was not your
part in the great world war to don a
uniform and shoulder a rifle, YOU
nevertheless held the home line
trenchs in every drive, and PLAYED
tho part of true patriot--that vo1
did not Quit until You had fnishod
the job. MAY you also be reminded OF
the splendid working together OF
thousands O. nnen and women all over
this land, shoulder to shoulder for a
common cause-the preservation OF
our beloved nat,cn. Mr.. Starrett, /
U,
which counts you among its loyal and
devoted citizens
Mr.. Starrett in accepting the flag
expressed the surprise that had been
his when first appraised of the honor
that had come to him in winning both
the county and state contest He
thanked the committee and gave by
special request the little poem that
had focused the eyes of the state up
on Grant county.
County Liberty Loan Chairman r
M. Orchard was present and paid
special tribute to Mr.. Starrett, made
an effective appeal for the support OF
the Victory Loan and the continuance
Of active work in Americanization
Mrs. Ervie Edwards Of Flora, pres
ident of the Beetown Community
club, presided over the meeting which
was held in connection with the town
ship contest. A pleasant feature OF
the proeram was 2 reading by Mrs
Alma May Taylor Borah.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
TAX ON DRINKS.

The tax on soda fountain drinks
IS one cent for each ten cents or each
traction thereof. Two fifteen cent
drinks bought at the same time bear
tax of three cents. Bought sonar
ately they bear a tax of four cents.
Parties attempting to pool buying
will be prosecuted. ih:
Some things are exempted Hot
beer, coffee, tea, iced or hot, butter
milk, chocolate or cocoa, clam broth
or bisque, tomato bisque and boul-
lion, ETC., are not taxed. Mineral wa
tiers, ginger ale, root beer, etc. are
not taxed. ]tls
Drinks or beverages compounded
with carbonated water are taxed.
Drinks taken as medicine are not
taxed. All ice creams, whether plain
or camoufiaged are taxed. 80
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
BACK IN JAIL.

VIM. Marshall and Daisy Marlette
are back in the county Jail having
failed to give $500 bonds pending
their trial at the October term of
court. Lee Gregory gave bail. AS
Mrs. Marlette was found to be married
the charge was changed to adultery
for all three. The Platteville Jour
nal says that the woman has a bad
record in Dubuque and Galena. She
testified she was in Platteville as
sisting in the investigation of the IL
legal sale of liquor. The court room
was taxed to its capacity. Judge Met
calf presided.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-05-07
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT.

The case of John Hollenberger VS.
John Mankel where suit was brought
to set aside deed, was ended by Atty.
Carthew, counsel for the plaintiff,
asking that the action be dismissed.
The costs were placed to the plain
tiff.
The court has TAKEN under adj
visement the case of Anton Auel VS.
Edgar Croft the same being a dispute
over a passage way. Mr.. Auel and
Mr.. Croft are neighbors.