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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09

Roosevelt, field marshal of the Smith forces, issued a statement declaring the delegates now realized that McAdoo never could be nominated, and were becoming convinced also that Smith lis the logical man"
 Issuance of the Roosevelt statement followed various futile attempts of the some of the Smith delegations to break to Ralston. Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, circulated, under the ; di- rection of Taggart, among delegates urging them to ''get on the band wagon" Everywhere, however, Smith men said they were going to stay with the governor.
 This announced attitude of the Smith forces, coupled with the apparent de- termination of the McAdOo forces to stick by their man, rather nonpulsed the compromise camp.
 On the eighty-ninth ballot the leaders stood us follows:
 Smith 357; McAdoo 31S.5; Ralston 100.5; Glass 66.5; Davis 64.5.
 This was a loss of five for Smith, a gain of three for McAdoO, gain of two for Ralston, with Glass unchanged and Davis gaining five.
 The poll of the Oklahoma delegation resulted in ten votes for Owen and seven and a half for Ralston, with the remainder of the delegation absent. Under the unit rule the states twenty votes were cast for Owen.
 RaIstOn Gains 59
 As the ninetieth ballot started, mem- bers of the Missouri delegation said that states thirty-six which had been going to Glass would be turned over to Ralston.
 The standing of the leaders on the nintieth ballot was as follows:
 Smith 357; McAdoo 314; Ralston 1895; Davis 645; Glass S0.5.
 This was a gain of fifty nine and an- other new high record for Ralston. Smith and Davis were unchanged, Me- AdoO lost four and a half, and Glass lost 36 '
 The vote of Kansas 20 strong was cast for Ralston on the ninety-first ball. lot, but was challenged and the chair man ordered that the state be passed pending a poll of the delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
MELON EMBARGO
 IS SET ASIDE

ATLANTA, Ga, July 7.--The tenn porary injunction against the embargo placed on Florida watermelons shipped through Georgia bedded in pinestraw, today was made permanent in a de- cision handed down by the judges of United States district courts, sitting on the case.
 Bond of $1O,000 was required from the three complaining railroads-the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and Georgia Southern and Flor ida-for indeminification in event the shipment of Florida melons results in cattle tick teinfestation, the grounds on which the embargo was placed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, July S.-H Bryan Brothers, greatest show son earth, is taken out of here and putsin to winter quarters before snow flies it will be little short of miracle.
 Mayor Hylan is to appear before the convention tomorrow morning if it still is here. He will explain to them thatSthe delegates misunderstood the in vitation they were invited to visit New York not to settle in it.
 Today was just another one of those things. All during the morning and afternoon the roll call was 'droned, the delegates turning over in their cots just enough to answer.
 There were fewer delegates on hand today than at any time since the democrats decided to seize and occupy Manhattan Island. Many of them have been forced to return home under the 10 unit rule.
 Signs were hung on Mir. McAdoo today. They read look around and choose your nearest exit" He did so.
 Governor Ralston was given a big ride today. The governor declared the other day he didn't want the nomina- ton. This convention will do any thing to be stubborn. Consequently it began launching new drive for Ral- ston.
 A few days ago Smith offered to withdraw if McAdoo would. Today neither of them were offering to with draw It is rumored Smith has deal to hold the crowd here for double header at the Polo Grounds Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
IOOTH BALLOT

Alabama, 24: Underwood, A. Arizona, 6: McAdoo, 8; Underwood 8 Arkansas IS: Robinson, IS.
 California, 26: Walsh, 31a Meridith 6 McAdoe, 1612.
 Colorado, 12: McAdoo, 1a; Smith 31a; Davis, IF; Berry, 1; Meridith, + Underwood, l.
 Connecticut, IA: Smith, 12; Me. Adoo, 2.
 Delaware, 6: Salisbury, 6.
 Florida, I2 McAdoo, g; Davis, 3. Georgia, 2S: McAdoo, 28.
 Idaho, $: David F. Houston, 8. Illinois, 5S: Glass, 1; Davis, 6; Ritchie, 6; Robinson, 2; Smith, 30 ; Meridith, 12 Walsh, 1.
 Indiana, 30: Davis, 14 Meridith, Il ; Walsh, 1; Underwood, 4. Iowa, 26: Meridith, 26s Kansas, 20: Davis, 2O. Kentucky, 26: Passed. Louisiana, 20: Davis, 20.
 Maine, 12: Davis s, McAdoo, l l; Smith, g; Underwood, l. 4 Maryland, 16: Ritchie, 16. Massachusetts, 36: Smith, SS 12; Mo .Adoo, 21S. 4 Michigan, 30: Davis, b; Smith, 10; Minnesota, 24: Davis, 1; Robinson, I; Glass, McAdoo, 6; Smith, 15. Mississippi, 20: Robinson, 20.
 Missouri, 36: Davis, 36.
 Montana, s: Walsh,.7; McAdoo, l.
 Nebraska, 16: Meridith, II; Bryan 2; Smith, 2.
 Nevada, 6; Smith, 6. New Hampshire, $; Smith, 1; Mere dith, 1a; Davis, ?; Walsh, 31a.
 New Jersey, 2S; Smith, 2S.
 New Mexico, 6; McAdoo, 6.
 New York, 90; McAdoo, 2; Smith, North Carolina, 24; Daniels, A.
 North Dakota, 10; Smith, 5; Me Adoq, 8; Meredith, 1; Robinson, 1.
 Ohio, AS; Smith, 15; Davis, 23; Glass, 5; Meredith, 5.
 Oklahoma, 20; Owen, 20. Oregon, 10; McAdoo, 10. Pennsylvania, 76; Ritchie, 1a; Walsh, 1 Baker, 4; Underwood, 315 ;; Davis, g.. Glass, 1; McAdoo, 171s |; Smith, 391s.
 Rhode Island, 10; Smith, 10.
 South Carolina, 1S; McAdoo, IS.
 South Dakota, 10;. James w, Ger ard, 10. Tennessee, 24; Glass, 8; Davis, 8; Houston, Il; McAdoo, 6; Robinson, 4 Underwood, 2.
 Texas: McAdoo, 40.
 Utah: Davis, 4; Walsh, 4,
 Vermont, 8: Smith, g.. ..
 Virginia, 24: Glass, 24.
 Washington, IA: Walsh, IA.
 West Virginia, IS: Davis, IS.
 Wisconsin, 26: Meredith, |: Un- derwood, 2; Walsh, 1; Smith, 22.
 Wyoming: Smith 3; Walsh 21a ; Davis, h.
 Alaska, 6: Smith, 6. .
 Dist. of Columbia, G.: Walsh, 6.
 Hawaii, 6: McAdoo, 1 {; Smith, 1 Underwood, 1 Davis, 3.
 Philippines, G.: McAdoo, 2; Walsh, 2; Smith, 2.
 Porto Rico, 6: Davis, 5; Smith 1. Canal Zone, 6; McAdoo, 8; Smith. 8. Total vote, 1,Oss: McAdoo, 100; !; Smith, .3517a; Davis, 20375; Under wood, 41h Glass, 35; Robinson, 46 i; Ritchie, 17; Walsh, 5215; Salisbury, 6; Owen, 20; Meredith, 751s Hous- ton, g.; Bryan, 2; Daniels, 24; Baker, 4; Gerard, 10; Berry, l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
ACTION
 UPSETS PROGRAM
(Continued From Page Il

kOVutAuuOU GtUhM 9S0S 1t boards decision was particularly uns fortunate, in view of the splendid spirit shown by the street railway company in abandoning it's move to park be. tween it's tracks and definitely agree. ing to pave at an added cost of mors than $150, 0,0o0."
 rsThe delay which now is cons fronted," McLendon added, should be laid squarely at the door of four mem- bers of the board of revenue. They led us to believe they would pave the entire width of the avenue, and the public expected nothing less."
 Strip 10 Feet
 First avenue varies in width from curb to curb from 37 to 70 feet. At most points the5 unpaved strip, if the county's plan were carried out, would be 10 feet on each side of the car tracks.
 Despite the unexpected reverse, com mission members said they would seek to find a way out of the muddle with out delay. A legal opinion as to wheth- CT the city could do the work on an assessment basis will be sought We'd nesday.
 Besides members of the county and city bodies, City Engineer A. J. Haw- kins and City Attorney w. J. Wynn at- tended the conference. Under direction of Mr. Hawkins the city recently full filled its part of the original agree ment by acquiring the right of way needed to widen the avenue at various points. The city also is now obligated hv ordinances t0 hear the cost of gutters sidewalks and curbs.
 Without exception, officials at city hall expected a wave of protest from East Lake citizens at the decision of the county board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
AUTO TURNS OYER,
 TWO ARE INJURED
C. H. Baxley And E. H. Scouten
 Hurt In Wreck At Bridge

Attempting to avoid collision with another automobile, c. H. Baxley, 1857 Pike avenue, and E. L. Scouten, 3023 Mountain avenue, were seriously injured late Tuesday night when the machine in which they were riding was forced off narrow bridge on the Second avenue road about two miles west of West End.
 Their machine turned completely over, on top of the two men, it is re- ported. A group passing the scene of the accident in a third car lifted the wrecked machine from the bodies and carried them to the Baptist hospital, where their injuries were dressed. They were released from the hospital and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
DIVORCE CARDS
 NOW OBTAINABLE
Latest Innovation Of Engravers'
 Art Is Described

MILWAUKEE. July S.-Engraved cards stating that the sender takes pleasure in. announcing divorce from recent husband or wife. is the latest innovation of the engrayers art, accord ing to delegates in attendance at the annual convention of the Engravers- Graphia, national Organization, here. Leo B. Crabbs, president, Kansas City in his address predicted a record engraving business in all lines for the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
BISHOP DEGREES
 ENGLISH DRY LAW

LONDON, July S.-The bill intro duced in the House of Lords by the Bishop of Oxford to restrict the trade in alcoholic beverages by what was termed popular control to be exercised by periodical voting of the inhabitants defeated 166 to 50 after a three day debate..
 The government supported the bill on. the understanding that it would be considered at ance, but its fate was sealed by q remarkably vigorous speech by. the Bishop of Durham, who de4 nounced the bill because he said it enshrined the principle of prohibition which was thoroughly unsound and could not be limited in application as American had shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
IN THE AIR TODAY

Copyright, 1924, for .Age-Herald.) TYW, CHICAGO, 536 meters, $40 to II 30 p. m.. Central
 standard time-KYW'S mid night revue.
 KDKA, Pittsburg, 326 meters, 8 D. m., Eastern standard time-Mu- sical program of solo and chorus numbers.
 WIZ, New -o:k, 455 meters, 7:15 p. m., Eastern standard time Concert by the Goldman band, di- rect from Central Park.
 WLAG, Minneapolis, AT meters, S:15 D. m, Central standard time Soprano and violin solos.
 WDAF, Kansas City, All meters, & p. m., Central standard time Musical program by James Prior and company, of soloists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
ERICKSON TO LEAD
 BAND THURSDAY
First Appearance Since Journey
 To Pacific

0. Gordon Erickson will make his first appearance of the season as direc- tor of the municipal band at a ~S- cert to be held at 8 o'clock Thursd . / night at Underwood par.
 Mir. Erickson has been absent from the city for several weeks, having been in charge of the musical clubs of Bir- mingham-Southern college on their re- cent tour to the Pacific coast.
 The program that has been arranged for Thursdays concert is as follows {: Lustspiel, overture, Keller-Bela Henry VIII Dances. German; Wedding of the Winds, Hall Trumpet, solo, Pale Moon Logan Valse-Bluette, Drigo; Ballet Suite, Messenger; The Two Pigeons. Messenger; Cabin Song. FrSm the Cot. ton Fields, White: Herod } Overture, Hadley.
 Special seats have been provided for the seating of large audience, and parking space for automobiles will be available, it was announced. <.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09
JEwETT RESIGNS
Head Of Wheat Growers Goes With
 Land Bank

Land Bank
 MINNEAPOLIS, July s.-George O. Jewett, general manager of the American Wheat Growers association since its organization in 1920, tender. ed his resignation today to the board of directors effective July l, last. He has taken a position with the federal land bank of Spokane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-09

Coinciding with the inner desire of the convention itself, several strong forces were working for compromise. One was represented by Senator Walsh of Montana, the convention chairman who left his gavel in the hands of a substitute and called on Mir. McAdoo and Governor Smith to urge the futil- ity of a further struggle. He saw the candidates at their rt3nc :. ; l9t;,s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
ROBERT GEORGE BEETHAM

Robert George Beetham, son of Har-
ry and Bertha Dyer Beetham, was born
in Liberty township October IL, 1888,
and passed away at the home of his
father in Lancaster on July 29, 1924.
His youth and early manhood were
spent in this vicinity. In 1915 he went
to Shields, N D., where he engaged
in ranching. There on Nov. 10, 1917,
he was united in marriage to Miss
Laura Ode. In 1919 the family moved
to farm near Spooner, Wis, and re-
NAMED there until October, 1928,
when on account of his serious i'll
ness they came to the home OF the
father in Lancaster.
Rob, as he was Familiarity called by
his family, enjoyed the best of health
until three years ago when he had
severe siege with pneumonia. After
that his health failed and a year ago
the doctors diagnosed his case as tu-
berculosis of the spine. During the
last year he was confined entirely TO
his bed and at times suffered almost
unbearable pain. He bore it with re-
markable fortitude and in those times
of comparative ease was the same
CHEEKY, hopeful person he always had
been. He was most tenderly cared for
by his wife and his other relatives
who did everything possible to ease
his pain.
He leaves to mourn his departure
his wife and four children, Robert,
Bertha May, Harry and Elva Jane; his
father and the following sisters and
brothers, Mrs. Bert DiVall, Mrs. Eu-
gene Croft and Mrs. Harry Burr OF
Lancaster, Delbert and Walter Beeth-
am of Sitter, Mrs. Chauncey Day OF
Burke, S. D., B. c.. Beetham of Boise,
Idaho, and E. J. Beetham of Murdo,
S. D. Besides these there are many
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day afternoon, Aug. 2, from the home
of the father, Rev. Arhelger ofic1at-
ing. Burial was made in Hillside GEM
etery where the remains of the de-
ceased were laid to rest beside his
mother who preceded him in OATH
three years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
NDEXINGS

Yes, and here's another thing, the
third party will come in handy for
voters who are mad about something
said or done by the new nominees,
Coolidge and Gov. Bryan and Davis
and Dawes.
Of course automobiles are all right
in their place, but will never wholly
replace the buggy and trusty old mare
until they can be driven alon gthe
road quietly without the use of arms
and hands.
Not only in these days of moonshine
and such is the way of the transgres-
sor hard, but the way of the righteous
isn't always smooth sailing by durn
sight; you know that yourself by ex-
perience, probably.
And at that, those of us who are
laying up treasures in heaven, beyond
the reach of the wolf that trails us
so closely we can't lay up any here,
may rest assured they'll be worth to
us more than per cent anyway.
Thought some of installing radio
set in the Index office but will have
to give up the job because it is use
less to ask a radio fiend for informa-
ton. When you ask him whats po-
tentiometer?" he tells you cts high
resistance rheostat" and you're no bet
ter off than you were at first.-John
Foley.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
BOY SCOUT NOTES
0Yer.nioht Hike

On Wednesday the Boy Scouts Of
the city will go on an overnight hike.
They will go to the Austin farm. Test
passing, games, stunts, and gener-
al good time are the numbers on the
program for the evening.
After supper there will be big
camp fire and the Beaver and Flying
Eagle Patrols will compete in trying
to put on the best stunt. The patrol
that wins will be given a suitable
prize.
News From the Playground
During the past week, work was
started on passing athletic badge tests.
The tests are in three groups, arrang-
ed according to difficulty. Each group
includes events in running, jumping,
throwing and climbing. These tests
made out by the playground and recre-
alton association of America, are used
on Fairgrounds all over the United
States. Leroy Eastman was the first
one here to pass the second test. He
will receive a badge for his prof.
cheney.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
PLATTEVILLE

Miss Durant left Thursday for her
home at Algona, Iowa, where she VIII
spend two weeks. She is planning a
trip to the Virginias or the New Eng
land states the latter part OF August
Miss Beth Williams has accepted a
position in the Salt Lake, Utah, schools
for the coming year as instructor IN
French.
Corn that was beaten to the ground
in the storm of last week has regain
ed it's former position and is making
rapid growth.
Platteville friends received the
pleasing news that Miss Kobid1sch'
condition is greatly improved and
physicians in charge of her case at
the Statesan are very hopeful.
Word was received in Plattevllle OF
the death of Milton Saterlee at Ken
neydale, Wash, on July 21st. When a
resident of Platteville he followed the
trade of carpenter. He married Miss
Fannie Huntington of this city. He is
survived by his wife and two chill
dren. Interment was made at Kenney-
dale.-News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
Mexican Youths Chase
Bodied Girls Off Beach

Mexico City-Bobbed hair riots have
extended to Tampico, according to re-
ports received here.
A group of youths on the beach at
Tampico are said to have made dash
at two bobbed hair senoritas who
were on the promenade. One of the
girls ran to the water and swan to
safety. The other girl was caught and
she was struggling to escape the anti
bob mob when the captain of the port
arrived.
Meanwhile Mexico City's bobbed
hair excitement Gained. The parade
scheduled for Monday afternoon with
Esperanto Iris in command was call
ed off, The medical school, hotbed of
the anti-bob movement, is closed and
the military school cadets, upholders
of the women's rights to snip their
tresses, are confined to barracks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
GOOD BOOST For "LINK.
lLiYin gStOn LeaderJ

L. w. Hounsell, treasurer of Grant
county, is a candidate nthe Repub-
lican ticket to succeed himself subject
to the choice of the voters at the Sep
TENDER primaries. The publisher of
the Leader has personally known Mr..
Hounsel for more than quarter of
a century and for many years was an
intimate friend and business associate
of his at Cuba City. Thus, it is with
much pride that we view his public
career and the able manner in which
he fills the office of treasurership.
Lincoln is noted for his honesty and
integrity and no better choice could
be made for this important office if
the voters would seek every nook and
corner of the county. Please keep this
in mind when you cast your ballot in
September.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
BoBBED HAIR MAY CAUSE STRIKE

Chica gO-BObbed hair IS gwen as
the cause of wage increase demands
being made by the journeymen bar
bers' union, which threatens to take
a strike vote this week if an agree
ment is not reached. with hobs rang
ing in price from 81 to $1.50, with
the prospect of curling, marching
and shampooing, with the barber hav-
ing to go to school to learn how to do
it, we want more money" ". S.
Leidig, union president. said. The
present scale is $26 a week, with 60
per cent of all checks over total of
S3S. The demand is for S3S salary and
the same percentage of all over $50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06

Of all the makes of cars entered
at Green county's hill climbing event
Sunday, not one was able to climb
the Frautchy hill near Juda, even in
low gear, Buick went up little the
farthest, but like the others had to
back down. Motorcycles made the 335
foot climb easily. But there are other
results. Traffic on State Highway No.
90 was held up for two hours on ac-
count of the jam caused by cars park
ed four and five abreast on the high
way. A party of Milwaukee workmen
who were due in Milwaukee at a GER
tain hour threaten to sue Green coun-
tv for damages. The law reads that a
State Highway must not be blocked
at any time, and cars parking must
allow an 18 foot roadway for traffic.
The South Wayne band carries one
of the Youngest sax players in the
state. Edward Wehinger, six years old
A rich find of zinc ore is reported
from near Stockton, Ill. While drill
ling a well at the J. L. Kraft & Bros
cheese factory good zinc sludglngs
were observed at a depth of $50 feet
The we'll was sunk to depth OF 2OO
feet and the sludgings carried large
percentage of jack during the last ~
feet of drilling.
James Harker died at his home in
Benton July 81, age 70 years, and IS
survived by his wife, son and daugh-
ter. He was born in England and
came to this country with his par
ents when three years old, settling III
New Diggings township.
L. E. Bear of HOLSTER, Idaho, has
been elected superintendent OF the
Mineral Point schools to fill the vacan-
cy made by the resignation of Arnold
Vieth, who accetped position in the
schools of Merrill.
Francis Dean, employed on a farm
near Linden, had his glove catch IN
a pulley on a hay fork, pulling his
thumb through the pulley, dislocating
the thumb and badly decorating it.
T. E. Mead, Ripon, was arrested and
held in Jail for selling home brew
with an alcoholic content in excess OF
40 percent. Mead had sold $500 worth.
He awaits trial.
Willard Bancroft died at his home
near Leadmine July goth. He is sur
vived by his wife, three sons and two
daughters.
Pierce Aide, native of Highland,
died at his home at River Falls. The
remains were taken to Highland for
interment.
G. S. Mandt, Madison dairyman, was
fined $25 and costs for adulterating
cream from 10 TO 80 percent. He plead
ed guilty.
The Farmers Warehouse at Fenni-
more is owned by about IS farmers.
Stockholders enjoyed picnic the past
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
Poison Liquor Probe;
Close All Breweries

Philadelphia-Every brewery in
Philadelphia was put under quaran-
tine by police here, Wednesday, under
orders of Safety Director Smedley
Butler, and no beer will be permitted
to be sent out until completion of the
investigation of the sale of poison
liquor which has caused three deaths
here in two days.
Details of police were ordered to
work on shifts and keep a 24-hour
guard over the several scores of beer
manufacturing plants in the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06

The time is now near at hand which
must probably determine whether
Americans are to be freemen or
slaves The fate of unborn millions
will now depend, under God, on the
courage and conduct of this army
George Washington at Valley Forge,
1778.
We meet on the broad pathway of
good faith and good will. No advan-
tage shall be taken by us against you
or by you against US. All shall be
openness and brotherly love.-Penn's
Speech to the Indians in 1892, in max
ing "the treaty never sworn to, and
never broken"
Considering what most people will
Go for money, it's wonder there are
not more millionaires.
Since prohibition has come into eff
feet, taxpayers of Viroqua are obliged
to cough up big sum of money for
an enlarged water plant.
We are told by the press that chorus
girls in a Paris show wear one feather
only. TIE press didn't say whether
the feather was worn in the hair or
carried as fan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-06
NEARBY PRESS POINTS
LaFOlIette's Mantle
(Mineral Point Republican,

1t is rumored that politicians of this
state, particularly those who have
been holding up the long rear ends of
La Follette's mantle, are wrangling
among themselves who is to succeed
the Senator. Not one of them posses
ses one-tenth Of the ability of La Fol-
lette, and a Mr.. Blaine, who displays
the most desire and egotism, has not
one-hundredth the ability.