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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12
The Centenary's' Challenge to Life


A certain missionary in China was
recently asked three times in success
sion to become the China representa-
tive of well-known industrial con-
Germ. With each offer the salary fig
ure was raised until it seemed the
missionary could hardly refuse the
offer. Each time, however, his ans
wer was negative one "Well, then
said the agent of the firm, name your
own salary"
''Oh. the salary" replied the mis-
sionary ''the salary is big enough.
1t isn't that. It's the job that's too
small"
This is a typical case There are
many men engaged in the work of
Christ who look upon their jobs as
more important than any other in the
world and who could not be tempted
to turn from them. Unfortunately
the supply of such men is too limit
ed, and the number of important plac-
es that must go untitled is appalling.
Churches in needy places go pastor
less, hospitals remain closed, and I'M
evangelical multitudes wait for those
who are to show them the way of life.
Everywhere there is a demand for
men consecrated, trained, courageous
men.
One Of the great tasks of the Cen
tenary is to find young men and wom-
en-, by the hundreds, who will go into
training for these places. Lancaster
and other churches of this district
should heed the call and supply their
quota.
w. J. j., Mt. Hope.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12

SHULLSBURG MINER WAS KILLED
COMING OUT OF MULCAHEY
MINE-GROUND TO DEATH.

JOS. Furrer, aged "a, the father of
13 children the youngest being two
months old, was killed at the Mulca-
hey mine near Shullsburg, Sunday of
last week. Furrer who was a pump
man, was coming out of the shaft rid
ing in the can. The cold caused the
shutoff to stick and the can was car
ried to the top of the shaft and the
unfortunate man pulled into the pull
legs where he was instantly killed.
He was a native of Sweden and came
to this country 10 years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12
NO CONNECTION IN SIGHT.

While a number Of conferences
have taken place between the officials
of the two local telephone companies
there has been no conclusion reached
in regard to a connection between
the competing systems. The Farmers
company reports a gain of "a new
subscribers since March LIST, 1919,
within the city limits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12
The County Judge.

The race for county judgship this
spring is between two men who are
perfectly competent to fill the office,
and the respective parties they rep
resent will undoubtedly stand by
them, regardless of the dope that is
handed out in reference to non-par-
tisan elections. E. B. Goodsell, the
staunch Democrat, is under one ban
ner, and S. H. Taylor, the loyal Re-
publican, is under the other. The lat
ter being equally competent, and the
writer being a Republican, l intend
to vote for the Republican candidate,
S. H. Taylor. The incumbent, Judge
Goodsell has held the Office for 20
years. Isn't it about time to make
a change?
A Republican Voter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12

Isaac Garthwaite had the bad luck
to hurt his knee while loading hogs
at the yards yesterday. A critter ran
with Mr.. Garthwaite throwing him
against a post.
Miss Anna Kress returned Monday
to her duties at Platteville Normal,
after an over-Sunday visit at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
August Kress, who have recently be-
come residents of this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12

Lancaster is now without regular
night officer, Dustin Pierce having re-
signed the first of March. Mr.. Pierce
was offered a substantial increase in
salary effective May 1st but he did not
wish to wait that long at the old rate
as he thought the raise took effect
with the February meeting of the
council when it was voted. All city
increases in salary are made as May
1st each year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12
Public Forum

Our readers are invited to make use
Of this column for an expression of
their views on public matters. Pri-
vate grievances are barred. Endeav-
or to confine your remarks to 200
words. Sign your article but your
name will not be used or given out
without your consent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12
HOLDS MILWAUKEE COURT.

Judge George Clementson returned
from Milwaukee. Thursday, where he
held court for two weeks for Judge
A. c. Backus of the criminal court.
Judge Clementson heard ten cases
with his customary dispatch
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12

Eris Meurer the hustling No. Lam
caster farmer will have sale Thurs
day of this week having sold his place
to Gene Croft, his adjoining neigh
Dor. Mr.. Meurer plans to move to
Delavan Lake where he has a fine
opening offered, but has not fully de-
cided to accept.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12

J. H. Muesse and wife of Vancou-
yer, B. c., Canada, arrived Sunday of
last week for a visit at the home of
Mrs. Muesse's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. " Burris.
Patrick D. Holland, an old resident
of Darlington, died there Wednesday
of pneumonia, aged Sc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Leslie o. Miller and Eunice A
Stephens, both of Fennimcre.
Harry Brandt and Ellie Marie
Belscamper, both of Mt. Hope.
Samuel Ellis, Lancaster; Eliza NJ
Bowen, So Lancaster.
Oscar Ohlert, Lancaster; Cora
Micks, Platteville
Albert M. Knutson and Edna Brun
both Clifton.
Floyd Grundy and Nances Fielder
both Pelcham, Mimi
Frank Taylor, Blue River and Ber-
nice Larson, Watterstown.
Horny O. Henckle, Fennimore, and
Pena Marberger, Liberty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-03-12

Martin V. Burris Jr., and Jesse
Sawyer are home from New York
state where the investigated numer-
Gus farming propositions without buy
ing. They found the New York land
to be best suited to dairying and not
to be compared to Wisconsin for gen
eral farming purposes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
PINEWOOD BANK
CHECKS UP SHORT
Statement Issued By State
Bank Examiner

Columbia; Sept. 2o.--An apparent
shortage of s4,91859 has been found
in the Bank of Pinewood, Sumter
county, by the State bank examiners
Office c.. P. Huff. who was found
dead in his room at the Palace Hotel,
San Francisco, Cal, on September Il.
under rather mysterious circum-
stances, was the cashier of the Bank
OF Pinewood
# Relative to the shortage, James Fl.
Craig, State bank examiner. gave
out the following statement:
Numerous inquiries have come to
me relative to the condition of the
Bank Of Pinewood, following the
death of it's, cashier. c. p. Huff, who
was found dead in, his room at the
Palace Hotel, Sa.l Francisco, Cal, on
September II.
"In order to answer all inquiries
fulI, as well as to set at rest any
doubts that miSAe-cssist locally.I 5s..se
.sApaaga1t: best to inform those con-
ccrned in a public way.
Learning of the, delayed absence
OIL lH6 CdSlllSI, OllS-hP1di1ASo, q SIA "
sentative of the State bank exannin-
er's Office was sent to make an ex-
animation. He reported several ir-
regularities. enough to Justify an inn
mediate audit. In compliance with
the suggestion. the services of COM
petent accountant were secured and
the audit made. The accountant re-
ports a, total shortage of s4,91S6a,
Of which amount $3.50 were liberty
bonds pledged as collateral that had
been extracted and in some way dis
posed Of The remaining items were
small, severally. The former cashier
was under a surety bond Of $4,000,
which will more than cover the short
age. The loss ascertained is not suf-
ficient to impair the capital of the
bank. The bank is perfectly solvent
and the public will not lose dollar,
on account Of the apparent shortage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
TO SAVE POTATOES
Laurens Warehouse Will Have
Capacity of 5000 Bushels

Laurcns, Sept. 21.-specia!: Work
on the sweet potato storage warehouse
for Laurens is in progress. a COM
pany with H. Terry as president ana
r. E. Babb, secretary and treasurer
was formed some weeks ago for the
purpose of handling the surplus po-
tato crop in the county. The bulidlns
which is located on lot at the de-
not and which was donated to the
use by the railroad authorl-
ties will have a capaclt. II o'oV"
bushels It is being constl ced ac-
cording to specifications furnished by
the Clemson College agricultural e&-
tension department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
CAR SHORTAGE
BECOMES SERIOUS
Mr.. Hines Says 900 New Cars
Are Delivered to Roads
Each Work Day

Washington, Sept. 21.-WarninG of
u Sc. Gus car shortage unless every
effort is made to expedite the move
ment Of the equipment was. given to-
Cay by Director General Hines.
Calling on shippers to continue the
cooperation which made them so pa
trictically helpful during the war
Mr. Hines said that despite the dellv-
cry of more than 900 new cars to the
railroads each working day. revivlng
business was making demands which
could not be met without obtaining
the greatest possible utility from the
existing limited facilities. Prominent
in the causes making for transporta-
ton shortage he mentioned unusually
heavy grain and coal movements ana
construction of public highways in all
parts OF the country.
Receivers of freight can assist by
prompt unloading Of cars and notice
thereof to the carrier. by ordering
Goods in quantities representing the
full safe carrying capacity of cars
and d'sregarding trade units, by or
dering from the nearest available
source. and by pooling orders SO as to
secure full carload.
with a strong effort on the rail
road administration and the shippers
and receivers Of freight it is hoped
that during the period Of abnormally
heavy rtaflc with which we are now
confronted the nations transportation
reeds may be met with reasonable
satisfaction to all parties"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
Congress Takes a Hand in the
Wrangle Between Commits
sioners and Burleson
posTOFFICE DEPART.
MENT DENIES CHARGES
First Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Koons Presents Emphatic
Defense of Burleson

Washington, Sept. 19.-Charges OF
Charles NJ. Galloway of South Caro-
lima, former member of the civil ser
vice commission, that Postmaster Cen
eral Burleson was "debauching the
civil service system by undue inter
ference in the selection of postmasters
together with insinuations by Her
man w. Craven of Seattle, Wash,
another former commission member.
Of alleged irregularities in civil SER
vice examinations were vehementiy
denied today by witnesses before the
senate postoffice subcommittee consid- {
ering contested postmaster nomlna-
tons
The charges of both former com
rnissioners brought spirited replies
from J. K. Rooms first. assistant post
master general, and Martin A. Nor
rison, president of the civil service
commission, who asserted that nelth-
er Mr.. Bur!eson nor any other post
Office department official had attempt
ed to exert any influence over ths
commissions action in the certif1ca-
ton of postmasters or that politics in
any way controlled the commission.
Mr.. Craven, who appeared before
the committee in connection with
test over a postmastership at More
head City, N. c., declared the COM
missions examinations in some IN
stances. were a sham" In making
the assertion he said he.intended il
fer the members of the commission.
and asked that it not be. placed IN
the record.
.I object to that statement and #
won't be borne out aby the facts" de-
clared Mr. Koons jumping to his feet.
A similar denial was made by Rres-<z
ident Morrison to which craven an
swered that what he said did not apt
p,y to postmaster sexaminations Tor
Offices paying less than $2,4o0 an
nually and added:
81 don't say it does apply to all
cases above that amount, but examl-
nations can be made a fake whenever
the postmaster general wants them to
be-"
Mr.. Craven, when pressed for the
reason for his recent resignation, SAID
it was at the presidents request anu
it was due to the fact that he wouio
not be subservient to the postofficc
department"
Assistant Postmaster General
Koons told the committee that both
Craven and Galloway, after their res
ignations had been demanded. came
to Mr.. Rurleson and asked that ne
urge the president to withdraw his re-
quests. In reply Mr.. Burleson told
them. he said, that he could do moth
ing for them rs he had no connection
with the matter
Assistant Postmaster General
Koons as we'll as Mr.. Morrison and
James G. Yagen, assistant chief eN-
aminer for the commission. denied
that there had been any irregularities
/; in the commissions action in chang
ing the percentage by which K. 4.
Wade, Democrat. and newspaper
man. was given the appointment as
postmaster at Morehead City over
Cleveland Willis, Republican, and
said a reexanination. had shown
mistake was made in the first test.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
BOIL WEEVIL
IN BEAUFORT
Only Two Bales of Cotton to
Twenty Acres

..4o-- From the Beaufort Cazette.') -
The statement recently made ny
large farmer in Beaufort County that
''he had twenty acres Of cotton, all
growing fine, but that he would do
we'll if he harvested two bales from
the twenty acres. wnere he had form
eriy made 2 bale TO the acre. on ac-
count of the rayages of the boil wee
vii this year" gives everyone clear
insight into the exact situation which
the cotton farmers in Beaufort County
are facing.
All which goes to prove that we are
facing a new era We must have
some permanent substitute for the
former money crop, cotton, or else
the farmers will have to stop farming,
except those who plant truck eXclu-
sively. and as everyone knows, truck
can be planted successfully on the
larger places or rather by men who
have :. substantial financial backing to
tide them over the seasons when they
do not realize good profits on their
truck.
1t is for the small colored farmer
of Beaufort County. that tn" boil
weevil has rung in the final curtain
on their time honored money crop.
Only a small percentage Of them are
acquainted with the cultivation or
any money producing crop save cotton
and the 1910 census reports there are
10000 negroes living in the county.
, and it is safe TO say that Is per cent
of these have made their living, since
the days of the phosphate mines on
their small cotton patches scattered
over the mainland and numerous is
lands along the coast.
This brings US up to the permanent
industry which will handle the hogs
and cattle that the small farmer. both
white and colored can raise in almost
unlimited quantities on Beaufort SOIL
and a local packing plant. which is
now in the making, so to speak, will
solve the problem. The latest re-
ports fror1 the meetings which are
now being held daily over the four
adjoining counties give promise G:
success to the undertaking and J;
should have the moral and financia
backing of every Beaufort County
business man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
ADVERTISING
MEN MEET
Convention of Advertising
Clubs of the World

New Orleans. Sept. 22.--Thc ff-
teenth convention of the Associated
Advertising Clubs of the world open
ed here today.
Cooperation between the manage
ments and workers in industries Will
eventually bring about an increased
needed now. according to
GomperS. In Il paper read before the
Ad Clubs he defended high wages
which. he claimed. would bring I'M
proved methods. and progressive ma
chine production. and said the settle
ment of peace terms is necessary be-
fore the world can resume an order
ly process. He urged a pron1pt rah-
fcation OF the peace treaty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
PLAN TO NATION.
ALIZE COAL MINES
Miners Would Have Government
Purchase Private Mines

Cleveland. Ohio. Sept. 20.--The con-
vention of the United Mine Workers
Of America today developed it's plan
for the naturalization Of coal mines
which includes purchase by the fed
eral government OF all private mines
at their actual value as determined by
federal appraisers and operation by
the federal government. with equal
miner representation upon the bodles
administering the industry and flxlng
wages and conditions Of employment.
Naturalization of coal mines in Can
ada is also proposed. The miners OF
fer right Of way to naturalization OF
railroads. provided the railroad
brotherhood; pledge themselves to
continue the fight with equal vigor
for the naturalization Of mines. Ac-
lion was taken by Il unanimous vote.
The convention further adopted res
oluticns demanding legislation to take
from the United States Supreme
Court the power to declare unconsti-
tutional laws passed by the elective
congress-; calling upon President
Wilson to remove Postmaster General
Burleson as the "uncharitable. harsh
and lnalignant" opponent Of labor:
and asking new trial or full pardon
for Thomas J. Mooney and Warren 4.
Billings, the repeal Of the Espionage
Act and amnesty for political pris-
oners. 1t refused, however. to call
ss proposed a general strike and
Stoppage of all production until all
political and industrial prisoners are
released and in IT'S resolution on the
Espionage Act declared that many Of
tenders had been justly convicted for
interference with the prosecution OF
the war and that it had no desire to
condone such offenses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
Conditions in Central Europe
Are So Developing AS to
Give Huns Opportunity
MINISTER MORGENTHAU
FORESEES TROUBLE
New Nations Are Quarreling
Over Territory Instead of Or
ganizing Stable Governments

Paris, Sept. 10 (Py the Associated
Press Germany came through this
war perfect dynamo of strength. Her
human military power is practically
as great as ever and her 65.00O,000
people have been schooled and har-
dened by trials. They have learned
economy and self denial.
'.The nation has been compressed
into concentrated mass, which is
surcharged with energy and moving
with centripetal force, while Ger
many's neighbors are spreading them
selves out thin. and quarreling and
moving with centrifugal force
Thus spoke Henry Morgenthau,
who headed the United States inves-
tigation commission in Poland, in
discussing today his observations in
Central Europe.
'sAnd what will be the result" Mr..
Morgenthau asked. Replying to his
own question he continued, IF disin-
tegration keeps up among Germany's
:neighbors, there can be but one result
I doubt whether Germany fully ap-
preciates her own strength. AS she
sits, calmly watching the dickering
going on between the new states,
which are losing sight OF great prin-
c;ples and fighting over little strips of
territory, she must take grim salts
faction in the battle her enemies are
waging in her behalf, and Germany
encouraged by such disorder among
weak and struggling states, undoubt-
cdly will resort to arms within a few
years and regain her lost territory.
What will prevent the military
clique from regaining control in Ger
many if Europe continues to offer
such tempting prizes to various nat
: ion alitics2 Such, a situation rall-ssot
encourage Germany to regain her
trade by peaceful means and to pay
indemnities.
1T will not satisfy the militarists
of Germany to return to the factories
if their war worn neighbors weaken
themselves further and deliberately
offer themselves as prey to the Prus-
sian spirit.
What is 10 encourage the demo-
Gratis in Germany who are trying &c
get away from miiltarisn1? Europe
rapidly is driving on toward situa-
ton which eventually must result IN
a coalition between Russia and Ger
many and the absolute destruction OF
many IF the newly created powers
unless steps be taken to prevent it.
Opinion is strong that the league
of nations is the only means for pre-
venting such a disaster. And it must
come soon and have the loyal support
of both great and small powers.
Greece, Italy Jugo Slavia. Czecho-
Slovakia. Poland and other European
countries which have been fought over
and are in a sadly weakened condl-
ton need the support of some or
ganization which will afford them the
proper tribunal for their disputes and
assist them in winning their publlcs
away from the idea that war is the
only means of getting justice.
cit is impossible to create barrier
states against Bolshevism and mill
tarism. and if these new states con-
tinue their quarrels and weaken
themselves they can not resist any
enemy, much less a great untouched
nouyer like Germany"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
Reports From Pittsburg and
Other Cities Claim That All
Furnaces Are Going
GUARDS AROUND PLANTS
TO PREVENT TROUBLE
Mill Representatives Claim That
Most Of the Strikers Are Of
Foreign Birth

Pittsburgh, Sept. 22.-Represcnta-
tives of the Carnegie Steel Com
pany declared that all plants in and
about Pittsburgh got away in good
shape this morning despite the union
strike orders and claim that all fur
naces were going and declared prac-
ticauy all the striking workers were
of foreign birth. William G. Foster,
secretary of the National Committee
for organizing the iron and steel
workers declared he was surprised
at the showing made and predicted
that many of the mills would be fore
ed to close down within a few days
when the full force Of the strike
would be felt No disorders was re-
ported in this city or vicinity. Early
reports from Chicago, Cleveland and
Youngstown districts indicated the
mills there were operating. Police
and company guards were stationed
aboutNall the plants to prevent trou-
ble
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
CZECHO-SLOVAK
TROOPS TO GO
Supreme Council Has Decided
to Transport Fifty
Thousand

Paris. Sept 22.-The supreme
council has decided to transport fifty
thousand Czecfo-Slovak troops from
Siberia to their homes. They have
decided also that Teschen district
take a plebiscite within three months
to decide whether the region should
60 to Poland or Czecho -Slovak.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
D'ANNUNZIO BE-
GINS OFFENSIVE

Paris. Sept. 22.-Troops under D.
Anrunzio have begun to extend THEN
zone of occupation into Jugo-Slai
territory. according to the Jugo-Slal
delegation here which claims tha,
D'Annunzio's men have advanced sew
on miles. occupying Risniak.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
MORE TIME GIVEN

Rome. Sept. 22.-GcneraI Babo-
l1,is' ultimatun, to ID Annunzio
giving him forty-eighht hours to
Leave Fiunlc has been extended forty
eight hours according to advices re-
ceived here. Despite the blockade OF
Fiume A. number Of volunteers have
ioined DAnnunizo's forces.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
PROPOSED TREATY
is CONSTITUTIONAL

Washington Sept. 22.-The senate
judiciary committee has decided the
proposed treaty guaranteeing imme-
diate assistance Of this country to
France in the event of an unprovok-
ed German attack was constitutional.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24
Twenty-seven Are Arrested in
Connection With Last Mon
days Disorders
TROUBLE AT W1SCASSETT
MILLS WHEN 2 ARE SHOT
Face Charges of Inciting to Riot
and Interference With An
Officer

Albemarle, Sept. 21.-Twenty-s seven
union textile workers were arrested
in connection with the disorders at
The Wiscassett Mills last Monday in
which two persons were shot They
were placed on trial on charges Of
melting to riot and interfering with
an officer in the performance of his
duty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-24

Pittsburgh, Sept. 22.-The steel
strike went into effect today and early
indications were that thousands would
obey the union leaders orders to walk
out, although steel mill officials main
tained that their pants would con-
tiuue to operate. City police and mill
guards patrolled the streets.