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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
Convicted BOOtlegger
TnIkS ON Prohibition.

Bootlegger Remus, convicted and
serving a sentence at Atlanta, tells
the senatorial committee last Friday
that a bootlegger's patron is just as
much a law violator as the bootleg
ger himself.
Remus was quiet Chicago law
yer. In 1919 he saw a big chance TO
make money and took it. He acquired
distilleries by wholesale and then set
I'D fences" to protect himself while
he sold booze. He claims to have sold
nearly two million dollars worth OF
whiskey before being laid by the
heels. During that time he paid
around quarter of a million dollars
for protection" Much of this money,
Remus claims, went to higher-ups IN
Washington Finally he was caught
and sent to Atlanta when his pull
proved worthless.
"There is not enough money in the
world to ever again place me in the
position l am in today he said. f.,
And again, placing us as a nation OF
hypocrites: Every person who has
one ounce of whiskey in his posses
sion is bootlegger Not one scruple
of liquor prescribed by physicians is
ever used for medicine"
And with still greater emphasis:
permits for medicinal purposes are
farce. This is the greatest comedy,
the greatest perversion of justice eY-
er known in the civilized world L
have never taken a drop myself.
Remus says he is through. He
claims to have achieved moral
awakening through his confinement.
But would he have changed had he
not been convicted? Probably not
Being caught converts many a man
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
Larger Newspaper
An Experiment.

Herald readers will notice that the
paper is somewhat larger this week
than usual The increase in size Is
dine to the use of a larger sheet, CIV
ing us seven columns instead OF sl1
to the page. The columns, eight more
in number, are also two inches longer
Our idea is not to Immediately IN
crease the size of the paper but to Try
out our enlarged facilities for big
ger paper and see what it involves IL
the way of extra type setting, labor
and so on.
The seven column size is admittedly
better than the old standard six anC
affords greater space for news, adYer-
Using, etc. On the other hand il
takes considerable more to fill it anc
we do not figure on changing the
Herald to the larger size as a regular
thing until business conditions war
rant it. At present much as we woulc
like to we debut the eXpediency OF 1t
For the time being, instead OF adj
ding extra pages to the six column
sheet the Herald will appear as {
seven column paper when extra rusf
of news and advertising demand more
space. And ultimately we hope to &c
to seven columns as a regular thlng
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
What Good Does
Tax Exemption Do!

The Herald would like TO nave
someone rise up and tell us just what
useful purpose is accomplished by the
$500 homestead tax exemption law
now in effect?
It cost the people several thousand
dollars for printing the blanks alone
and the administration of the law
must certainly cost something. When
it is all figured up what good Will II
do?
It seems apparent that so much
money must be raised to conduct the
peoples business. If the valuations
are lowered as they will be by $oOo
fax exemption for each home owner,
inst how will the taxpayer beneht?
His valuation may drop but his rate
will go up.
AS near as we can make out the
homestead exemption is a sample OF
freak legislation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
slope Springs Eternal;"
Good Times lust Ahead.

'Hope Springs Eternal in the HUI,
man Breast" For that reason ana
probably no other, the Herald has
been predicting good times for every
body every spring since the war.
Perhaps this is due to incurable op-
timism. But lately signs of oreak
have occurred and optimism, ever
ready to see a silver lining behind a
cloud. is having sound backing from
judgment.
The government has finally recog-
nized that the farmers howl is not
based on desire to hang crepe Out
on very serious iniquities. we may
depend upon the government dong al
il can principally because the party
in power wants to win the election.
Another sign of the break lies IN
manufacturing circles. Retailers tel
us that a price break is coming es-
pecially in certain lines that nave
been VIGOROUSLY high since the war.
They look for this break any minute.
Mills have closed which indicates ov-
reproduction and reduced consump-
ton. These things tend inevitably
toward reduced prices.
Commercial travellers say business
is picking up. For months they nave
talked the other way. This is some
what contradictory to the report OF
buyers strike but not entirely So
Buyers are still buying what they
need although they may refuse to
pay exorbitant prices for what they
do not need or can get along without.
And last but not least is money.
Money has been tight" We believe
that money will be easier to get in
a short time and enterprise demand
ing borrowed money will have its
needs supplied This will mean re-
newed industry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE-Jersey bull of serViceanle
ace also some pure bred Jersey nell
er calves suitable for calf club WORK
Carl ]. Alt, Altheim Farm, LancaSIei,
TKTic Ao'LS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
Make Grant County
Paw for its Water.

The Herald is informed that Grant
county pays the city of Lancaster $50
a year for all the water used in the
court house. With its three-story
building and large number of outlets
Grant county is using considerable
more than $50 worth of water a year.
Put the court house on meter.
There is no reason why Grant county
should receive water for less than its
value any more than other users. The
rates should apply to all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
OPTOMETRIST

Eyes tested and glasses correctly fit
ted. Come in and get your glasses
Strengthened. No charge.
AT WRIGHT HOUSE, ROOM NO. 10,
Saturday, Sunday and Monday fore
noon, May "a -25-26.
At Ostermeier Hotel, POtosi, Monday
afternoon, May 26.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

vile fell into the hands of prison au-
thorities who brought Hudson. back
to Wisconsin to finish his term.-The
News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
DIR. Sun Vat Sen.


Dispatches relate that DR.. Sun Vat
Sen, once president of the Chinese re-
public, is reported dead. This reminds
us that once years ago we sat with
an intelligent and educated Chinese
who spoke purer English than the
average American and listened to a
story of DR.. Suns aims from the lips
of one of his disciples and lieutenants.
America did much for DR.. Sun. She
gave him refuge, means and ideals.
He struggled, how futilely none knew
better than himself, to lift Mother
China from her lethargy and place
her among the nations-polit1calIy
conscious and free!
DR. Sun, the great democrat with
idealism that would credit the best
of us, must ultimately if not now, fol-
low the way of all flesh. His work will
go on in the land he gave his life
for
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

NOTICE
The Percheron Stallion and JACK
formerly owned by S. II. Dixon, Will
be at the following places:
Chris Schmitz-Monday A. M.
FLOYD Marshall-Monday Noon.
A. G. Petersen-Monday Night.
Sinnissippi Farm Noon
Elliott Knotwell-Tuesday P. M.
John Flesch Farn-Tuesday Night
Chester Hannum-Wednesd noon
Will Zenz-Wednesday Night.
Casper Gable-Thursday Noon.
s II. Dixon-Thursday Night.
Chris Bausch-Friday Noon.
S. H. Dixon-Saturday & Sunday
Present Owner
j. w. KITTO
BeetOWn, Wis.
HARRY F. LIVINGSTON
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
PIatform-Full enforcement of the law.
Uphold the Constitution.
NV name will appear on the Republican
ticket at the September primaries. II cleo
ted I will carry out this PLATFORM. 1oul
support will be appreciated
HARRY F. LIVINGSTON, Livingston, WIS.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
I take this means of announcing my can
didacy for the office of County treasurer:
IF elected 1 will use the same care ana
consideration in my conduct OF the oHlce
as in the past. Respectfully,
10p14 LINCOLN w. HUN oH-111'
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT
hereby announce myself candidate Ior
nomination on the Republican ticket Tor the me
office of County Clerk subJect 70 the MI Nh
of the electors at the September primaries
hoNi8 JAMES T. WEBB.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

The woman who wants to run ev-
erything usually balks at the lawn
mower.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21
notice.!

Those indebted to the old hrm oI
Iyey & Webb may settle their account
bv calling at the store. AS we are
settling the Ivey estate Will ASK
nrompt settlement of the amounts que
ns-Earl Ivey, Administrator OF the
Alex Iyey estate. IAoo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

After the primary a lot of candi-
dates will agree that a man with a
political bee in his bonnet often gets
stung.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

FOR SALE good Shorthorn bulls
TWO red and two roam, just past one
vear-old, priced reasonable. L. 20 y;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

FOR SALE-17 month old pure bred
Holstein bull. Linn Lair Farm, II. Il.
No,,n,onn 14p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

FOR SALE-One ton Buick truck,
guy 80 lotto
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

FOR SALE-One good work horse
price S25. Carl J. Alt, Althelm Farm,
4aooos+or wis 14p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

FOR SALE-Dodge touring car, run
hit little. Priced reasonable. Inquire
of Geo. w. Edge, EXT ]. S. Edge Est:'
RI 6. Lancaster, Wis. l4Pl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

Mrs. Irene Ward, chairman of the
w. R. C. sewing circle, was 81 years
young May 10, so the members OF the
circle surprised her, wishing her
many happy returns of the day. Al
ter a pleasant evening of finch, dainty
refreshments were served to which all
did Justice. Those present were Mes
danes Croft, Simpson, Tiller, Ben
nett, Henry, Croft, Bennett. Galley,
Totman. Walsh and Pendleton.-Corps
Secy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

Strawberry plants. Dunlap and DR..
Bnrrell. the best varieties, 81 per
hundred: $1.2O postpaid. Choice
gladioli bulbs, mixed, Soc a dozen
postpaid Everything state inspected tea
W. 4. Johnson, Lancaster, Wis. 9p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

FOR SALE-Good six-cylinder Buick
5-passenger. Condition good, tlres
good, always had best OF care Prlceo
at $500. See Adolph Vesperman, Ian
caster. Wis. 14Clc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-05-21

WANTED $500 at six percent to
run one year Ample security with
no other liabilities. All replies
given consideration and treated ID
strict confidence Address Box A.,
lancaster Wis. 11c1
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
STORIES TOLD BY
 . POLICE CONFLICT
Hayes and Post to Be Tried
 Before Full Board

The full board of police commis- sloners will be called upon to pass on charges brought against Super numerary Policemen Joseph Hayes and James Post at the regular meet Ing of the board next Tuesday night. The men were given hearings last night on charges preferred by Chief William C. Hart as a result of d drinking affair in a friends cellar. Because Of the wide variance in the stories the two men are reported 10 have told of the incident and tho seriousness of the charges, Comms- Sioners Thomas F. Jackson and Ed win A. Parker decided that they would place the matter before the full board for decision.
 A member Of the department can- not be dismissed from the service unless he has been given q hearing before the'full board, 1t was pointed out today, and tire discipline Com- nittae is limited in tho weight of penalties it can impose. 1t IS bo- cause of these facts that the Con- mittce decided that the cases should go before the full board for action, although 1t does not necessarily fo'- low that the men will be dismissed.
 Reprimand For Riley
 Supernumcrary Policeman Thom- as Riley was also given q hearing on charge of failing to send in one ring on Saturday night, November .29. Riley is reported 10 have told the board that he sat on q front porch and fell asleep, waking about half an hour later to find that .he had missed one of his rings. Be cause of his service, Riley, who has been d member of the department for 70 years, and the fact that he has never appeared before a board on charges before, the committee is cX- pocted to recommend that he be rcprimandcd and reinstatcd.
 Hayes And Post Case
 According to the stories Of the af- fair involving Hayes and Post, they went into a cellar and drank some wine. Post was on duty and Hayes was not When the time arrived for Post 10 send in a duty call, Hayes is alleged to have gone out and turn ed it in. rejoining Post in the cellar later. Post claims that he went 10 the box with Hayes, but that Hayes sent in thc ring because Post was watching boy nearby
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
FACTORY SALESMEN
 IN RETAIL STORES
Stanley Works Makes Ezperi- T1ent to Get Public Reaction

4 movement, unique in local maT- ufacturlng circles and an experiment which is being watched with much interest Is being tried by the Stanley Works. which has placed all its -Four Square" Salnsmen in retail hardware stores in order to get contact with tha ultimate consumer.
 The concern has about D travel Ing salesmen selling these products rn the road all the time. Most of them are in New Britain and sur rounding vicinity, although there are q few ss far away ss the Pacific. coast. These men have been called to their nearest headquarters and have been placed in retail stores, The Stanley Four Square" products are a new combination of products placed on the market about year or so ago and consist of different combinations of common household tools.
 With the idea that contact with the men who buy hardware will be valuable to the saIesmen and the firm, these men have been placed in retail stores for the month of December. The men while learn ing about other makes and the criti- cisms of individual purchasers of all types of hardware, will make especial observations of the reao- ton of the hardware buying public, which tn this case is the private householder, to the -Four Square" products.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
EX.WARRNRS JET
 PROTEST LETTER
SaIety League Tries to Create
 Feeling Against Park Board

Copies of a letter sent to the park commission by A. w. Upson and B. E, Bassette of the Civic Safety league protecting against permitting an ad. mission fee 10 Dc charged on Sun day for football games at Memorial held have been distributed among ex-servlcemen in this city. The let- ter in full, followf;
 ITO the Park Commissioners,
 "City. "Gentlemepa
 We are writing you 10 protest against the leasing, by your honor able commission. Of Memorial Park for, consideration, for the use of managers and patrons of football games played on Sundays. for which an admission fec Is charged. Aside from the ilegelity Of these games to which an admission fee Is charged. it e ems to us very demoralizing practice for municipal board 10 is- sue permits for such purpose. It Is quite difficult enough for the civil authorities 10 preserve order among individuals who without official sane ton violate the laws; how much worse then is 1t for community to be at the jeopardy Of municipal commission which statedly follows a policy, a line Of conduct which in- wolves a plain violation of law, and furnishes an invitation to a class es- pecially susceptible 10 such temp tntion. How indeed shall our young people, to say nothing of the mature, understand and discriminate. If we protect them in our line of viola tion, giving them the official sane ton of an official municipal board in SO doing, what can we say when they violate in another respect?
 we regret very much that this protest goes to you so late in the football season and we assure you that, had tile matter come to our earlier attention. our protest would have reached you more seasonabIy.
 We sincerely and earnestly hope that. should the occasion arise next season. or in connection with any similar use of Memorial Park, that YOU will sec our view as true and loyal, and protect our youth and careless by refusal Of your official eanction.
 Most respectfully yours.
 By vote F.x. Com. of N. E. Cl4ic
 Safety League.
 "A. W. EPSON, Pres.
 "B. R. RASSETTE, Sec'y."
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
City Items

A son was born to Mir, and Mrs Raymond Patterson of 2B south High street at the New Britain General hospital today,
 Judgment for the defendant was awarded in city court yesterday af- ternon In the case of Jonest Dobel against the Caledonlan American ln- surance Co.
 Rev. Lucian Boinowsh. pastor Of the Sacred Heart church, offered the prayer opening the December term of the superior court at Hartford Tuesday,
 A meeting of the ', NJ. II. 4. will be shold at the club rooms tonight at o'clock.
 Mrs. Norman R, Hurd of 79 Pros poet street, has returned to this city after attending the funeral Of her sister. Mrs, Eva V. Lee, in Tiskilwa. Illinois.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
WaU Street Briefs

Further evidence Of the markea improvement in business within the last few weeks was furnished today by President Mallinson of the II. R. MalllHson Co, who reported that sales of staple fabrics of the com papy In November increased l02 per cent over the same month last year. Mallnson stated that the oompany's plants were operating al capacity, with day and night shifts and that sufficient business has been booked to continue at this rate for an eX- tended period.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
BANK IS HELD UP
Four Amrcd Men Get Away With Several Hundred Dollars After Raid On Canadian Institution.

Montreal Dec. 4.--l'our armed men today entered the Sncrring.on branch of the bank of Hochclaga, held up the manager with pistols, seized several hundred dollars and escaped in an automobile.
 The bank had just been opened for business when the men, all Woll- dressed; entered quietly like ordi- nard customers. Once inside, chow ever, pistols made their appearance and before an alarm could he raised money and robbers had vanished,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
HAS NOT RESIGNED
status of Alien Property Custodian, Reported "Only on Vacation" Is Much of a Puzzle Today.

Washington, Dec, 4.-~Whether Thomas ". Miller is to continue in office as alien property custodian hc- came somewhat of puzzle today when his offlra issued a statement declaring he had not rrslgncd hut only had gone to Europe on q months leave of absence.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
NEW LOCOMOTIVE
 IS MORE POWERFUL
273 Ton Engine for Delaware
 and Hudson

Alhauy, \. Y. Dec. "A new railroad locomotive which its bull l. CTS declare is twice as efficient as those used for similar purposes at present Was rhristened and placed in operation with formal ceremonies by the Delaware X Hudson railroad 2olnpahy at the oUmp9ny's Colonies shops, near here today. The engine was christennd the "Horatio Allen" by Mrs. Russell D. Lewis of South Orange, N, !, in honor of Horatto Allen, pioneer engineer of century ago.
 Numerous railroad and industrial leaders aud public officials attended the ceremonies and luncheon which followed at which L. r. L0- rec president of the Delaware & Hudson, was the principal speaker.
 President Loree said that the new locomotive was the result of 70 years of research by the roads off cials iu an effort 10 obtain more economical methods of transpora- ton. The locomotive weighs @,@ tons and was developed hy the com pany at q cost of Sl05,00Q. The engine was constructed at the Schenectady works of the American Locomotive Co. (.
 The new locomotive is said to be capable of developing one-third more power with one-third less consumption of fuel and water than those now in use for the same pur- pose.
 Among the guests of honor were lo pensloncd employees of the com pany: seven engineers, each of whom had served the company more than 50 years, and five fire men with records of moro than 30 years each.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
MORTIMER GRILLED
 IN FORDES' TRIAL
(ContinueI From First Pago)

late James ". Black, Thompson's business associate who lad left the Forbes Mortimer party at Los An geies and gone on 10 Seattle, aid "Marngdukc," Oncaning the Wash ington hotel at Seattle, Wash), was waiting 10 greet you with all the Scotch generals, Ilaig and Haig, etc"
 Another telegram 10 Mortimer from Black asked if there was any news about their departure for Seattle.
 A radiogram received by Mortimer while tho party was cn ronte to Seattle, was introduced, signed "C. ?. IT," which Mortimer said was Charles r. Hurley, It spoke of res- eryations being made at Seattle for the party When Mortimer started to repeat a conversation with Hurley. Colonel James l1a5by-Smith, Forbes counsel. protested on the ground that Thompson or Black were not present,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
Objection Sustained.

Jud8u Carpenter sustained the ob- Jcstion. When John W. II, Grim, government counsel said il was the intention of the government to show that this was a further meeting ot the alleged couspirators, after they had been scared out, down at San Francisco" Colonel Lasby-Smith de- mandcd that the Jury b. withdrawn. Judge Carpenter ovrrrulcd the mo- ton and Mortimer was instructed 10 contue himself 10 conversations which took place in the presence of Black.
 Hurley wanted to get in on the American Lake, Waslo hospital con- tract. Mortimer testified, on the same threc-Way split of $ljoOQ0 as had been agreed upon for the fiv- ermore, Cal, hospital st the San Francisco meeting. Black, Hurley and himself agreed upon this ar r1ngemcnf, Mortimer testified, ana ho said he would take it mp with Colonel Iorbrs The party went to Portland. Nootm,r @';d, Nh"r- h. saw Hurley and his partner Mason, and later saw Colonel Forbes, Forbes told him, he said, that tt Was proposed 10 take over the Ilanna- man hospital at Portland and re- model it, and he said Hurley could have all romodelinc iobs
 Mortimer was not permitted 10 tell of events at Seattle because poua of the alleged conspira'ars vas pres crt, II" then wont on to describe the Hayden T.abe, Idaho, outing of the parry, which was ioinad by James SUith Of Statt. and Hurley.
 Mortimer sald ho gave Colonel, Forbes a copy of the fanous "codc' agreed upon between Blark, Hurley aud hinselr + wa5 q small list of secret words fnd names, which related to codokWords in q rcd vos'pocket dIc'onary, Hurley made up the code, Mortimer said. The codA vas given Forbes Mor- timer said, on the Haydn Lake trip. Tn order 10 attend iunCncon given 10 President Coolidge Judge Car pantor adjourned court at noon un- iii tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
Foreign Exchange

Nv York. Dec. 4.-Foreign ex- clan5os firm. Quotations in cents; Ureo. Britain: demand. 468&4; ,ah'cs 462; 50 day bills or banks, 46f. France: demand 5,5?; cables J.52A.. Italy: demand, 4,32a4. cahles, 4.&& l-4. Belgium: demand, 1.n6 le; cables j.o1. Germany: de- mand. 23,>l: Holland: demand, 4o45. Norway, demand, l4.97. swollen; demand 269t. Denmark: lamaud, lT65, Switzerland: de- 'raad, l9%7. Spain: demand, 1887.
 Greece; demand, lSIl2. Poland: aemand 19 Iii C1ccho- -Slovakia: demand &;olI.. Jugoslayia: de- na0d, l.47. Austria; demand
 "l4 I-i. Euman'a: demand .49. Arr"uuua; demand, SS6c Brazil: ",maul ll.fo. Tokio: demand aSi2. Montreal 70 l5-l6.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-04
suA 0fatha
George W. SpurT

GcorGe W. Spur, formerly Of this city, died last night in Brooklyn, \. Y, according 10 word received here today, The body will arrive in this city at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon md will be taken 10 I'airviow come- t"rv, where funeral services will be conducted by Rev, F. l.. Brooks, pastor Of the Toop,o's church. Burial will be in Fuirview cemetery.