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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
THE NARROW GAUGE.
Its Success aud FeasibiIIty-Mii"aukee ANS
One.


One.
al Milwaukee correspondent OF tie
Ddilg Sentinel has the following to
say of narrow guage railroads IN
general, and he feasibility OF con
Meeting that city with Beloit by this
new railroad stem in particular
As the people of Grant county are
considerable interested in the success
OF the marrow gauge We copy
1t is not unusual fer railroad men
who have not carefully examined the
subject, TO doubt the capacity OF the
narrow gauge to do the work requIr-
ed cf many standard gauge lines.
That the usual gauge roads are some
, times blocked with rash OF business
is dueto rolling stock, and not for
want of capacity in the track. With
ont question tie three feet gauge " ell
an ppiied with engines and cars can
do more business than is done on five
sixths of the roads in the country.
The longest narrow gauge road in
this country is the Denver d Ro
Grande, 10 Colorado +; it is III miles
long. with several branches.
w. FL. Greenwood, the general
% manager, says that the road is a
complete success, and that he can do
| as much work on i. as is done on
nineteen twentieths of the roads in
this country. Our standard roads
cost so much that the companies
| have little left to properly equip
them, and the attempt is frequently
made to do large amount of bust
ness with inefficient rolling stock.
There is no doubt as to the fact that
the most economical method of run
ming a railroad is by light and fro
quent trains on account of the say
| ing in the fearful wear and tear
which the heavy locomotives and
trains involve The great point in
favor of the narrow gauge Is the de-
creased amount of dead weight to be
carried on each train. An ordinary
freight.car weighs 81 tons, and Will
carry 10 tons Of freight. A narrow :
gauge car weighs less than B tons
and will carry 81 tons of freight,
making saving of more than 30
tons for each 100 tons of freight. As
to passengers, there is q saving OF
| 262 pounds in dead weight to each
passenger. These facts, connected
with the other, that the 3 feet guage
costs less than one half as much 10
construct as the feet 81 inches
gauge, settles the question as to the
geuge to be adopted in the construc-
ton of any new road.
In view of this favorable showing
we are pleased to learn that there lie
a prospect of a narrow guage rail-
road from Milwaukee to Belolt, with
a view OF reaching the grainfields O
Iowa in due time. A road-bed is al
ready graded almost the entire dis
tance. and was abandoned in 1857
during the panic of that year. a
new company is being formed tina
proposes to recognize the old stock
holders, who are invited to CORES
pond with w. C. Williams, No. 40
East Water street, Milwaukee.
From Des Moines, Ia, road lie il
successful operation to Ames, am
new lines have been projected t.
other points. Milwaukee shoul
lose no time in accepting this nev
condition of affairs and make a bi
for Iowa trade through this narrov
J guage system of railroads, which
to assist 10 settling the question o
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
From the Monroe Sentinel.]

We cheerfully hoist the name of Henry S.
Magoon at the head of our paper, for Member
of Congress from this District. Certainly no
better man could have been nominated for that
high and honorable position. He is honorable,
upright and capable, a gentleman in every
sense of the word. Strong in debate, candid
in his opinions and safe in judgment There is
one recommendation for Mr. Msgoon which all
public men do not possess he stands well at
home He was born in La Fayette county in
1882, and that community has honored him
with their confidence and votes several times
for important positions.
: Notwithstanding the fact that the
county is generally Democratic, he was elects
ed, after spirited canvass, receiving 2,0S9
votes against $50 for Charles Dunn, Dem
La Fayette county will give him 500 majority,
though it is claimed by the Democrats.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
THE LOUISIANA TRoUBLEs.-No

HE LOUISIANA TRoUBLEs.-N OF
rita.rt~ss.ai rsssscsz tt;ssr - Tnr5TTgTgncB With
the rebellion at New Orleans against
tho state Of Lvuioiaua, Lnere was
plainly no other course for the Presi-
dent to pursue than that which he
adopted. Whatever may be said
against the Kellogg government, it
was the only and recognized govern
ment of the state. As such it had to
be sustained by all the forces at the
disposal of the United States govern
ment. 1t has been said that revola.
ton is no remedy for bad government.
There is but one remedy for bad gov.
eminent in this country and that is a
peaceful change of rulers, effected
through regular and legitimate
methods. Rebellion in any form or
under any pretext cannot be tolerated
by the government, the views of the
white-league-negro-killing-D Democracy
of the South to the contrary notwith-
standing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

ANNIvERsARY OF THE PANiC-A
RETRosPECT-Many revert thought
fully to the dark days of one year
ago, when so many cherished hopes
were suddenly blasted, airy castles
exploded and many families reduced
from circumstances of com fort, and
even positive sfiuence, to condi-
ton of grinding poverty. The ret
respect il full OF lessons that even
the rich and proud must respect.
Pride and extravaganza have had a
CALLING rebuke. But now the out
look is more cheerful. There is
much reason for courage and hopeful
ness, but the process Of recuperation
is slow, and men must work and be
patient. In due time the still linger-
ing clouds will dispense.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
sg Eina Dean Proctor. who ha,

sg~E ina Dean Proctor. who has
sued Moulton for libel, is thus de-
scribed by the New York Herald:
"NIiss Edna Dean Proctor, who is
a highly cultivated woman and has
travelled all over Europe, is about
forty years old, although she does
not look to be over thirty-two. She
is slightly above medium size, but
we'll built, with luxuriant dark hair,
dark eyes, of a soft, fascinating ex-
preston, shaded by long, siIken
lashes; with saIlpw complexion,
bright and rosy lips, frequently curv-
ed ia the most winsome of smiles,
and the smallest of feet and hands.
She is generally admired in Brook
lyn, having remarkabl conversation
al powers and being of very amiable
disposition. She returned but
short time ago from an extended
tour in Europe, having attended the
great fair at Mini, N ,vogorod, Rus
STA"
She is the author Of several books,
among which is volame of poetry
and a book on Russia She has also
written for the atlantic Monthly, the
Indegendant, and other periodicals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
ma There is one little differer

asa-There is one little difference
between the Republican and the
Democratic parties worthy little
cogitation in these times when the
word corruption" is the one most
used of any in the English language;
it is this the Republican party al.
ways discovers and cures its own
corruptions, and the Democratic
party has always left that job for
its SUCCESSORS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
Tilton's Latest Statement.


The latest statement" In the
Beecher-Tilton scandal case is now
before the public, that is that portion
of the public who read the Graphic,
the New York or the Chicago 1rl-
bune. Theodore Tilton comes out
with long and elaborate story
though prehaps not quite as nasty as
which ap pea Fsataal t trie9d M9gltons
contains some very ugly things
against Beecher, but nothing proba-
bly, that will alter the verdict the
public has already passed against the
whole Beecher- Tilton- Woodruff crew.
The New York Tribune, which has
sided with Beecher throughout this
scandalous, evil-breeding controver-
sy, says Of Tilton's last manifesto
"What, thea, is the result of this
latest, and let us hope last, of the
statements =? We can only repeat
what we have said so many times be-
fore, that strict legal investigation
is Imperatively necessary for the vim
dication of Mr.. Beecher, if he is ever
to be indicated at all. Mr.. Tilton
has already begun suit which ought
to accomplish a final settlement of
the case one way or the other, and
Mr. Beecher must meet that suit with
alacrity. Happily it is brought in
a form which throws the main issue
at once into court, and if it is pressed
in good faith and fortified with the
same line of proof which Tilton puts
forward in his statement to-day, it will
result in the utter ruin of one of the
two parties. There is too much rea-
son to tear that there has been not
only vast amount of lying and per-
jury in this case, but an Infamous, a
shocking conspiracy. The Church
Committee certainly tailed to get at
the bottom facts Let US see If the
courts will be allowed to do it..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

THE FALL ELECTIoNa.-In The Re
public magazine for October there is
an account of eighteen political con-
ventions held in September, with a
synopsis of the leading resolutions IN
the platform of each. The October
number of The Republic contains also
about twenty leading articles on the
leading issues and political topics Of
the day In the initial article of this
issue "The Southern Situation is
fully and fairly presented, while in
subsequent pages there is chrono-
logical list of the murders and other
outrages recently committed in Ala
bama, Arkansas, Kentucky Louisi-
ana, Tennessee, and Texas. 1t con-
tains also an article on "The Union
Army of the Great Rebellion" in
which there is given, by States, the
totals of men in the army, including
volunteers, regulars and colored
troops, and numbers by States, who
were skilled," died and missing in
action"
The contents of the October num-
Der are worth the price Of volume
to any one who wishes to DO correct
ly informed on The current movements
of political issues now commanding |
public attention Terms 81 year,
or 81 for one volume OF SIX numbers.
Bound volumes and back number
supplied. Published by "The Repuh-
lie Publishing Company" Washing.
ton. d. G.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

s Sam Rindskoff, of Milwaukee,
was nominated for Congress by the
the Reform Convention of that dis
trict, on the first formal ballot. In
the fifth district 112 ballots are re-
ported taken without nomination ;
the last allot stood: Burchard Is !;
Bragg 10; Villas 16. Gabriel Bouck,
of Oshkosh, was nominated for Con-
eress in the sixth district at the Re-
form Convention, on the first ballot
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

- The State University opened
the carrent term with the most fiat.
tering prospects. The lumber of
students in attendance at the begio.
ming of the term was as follows j;
Seniors, "a; Juniors, So; Sopho-
mores, 70; Freshman, 50; Sub
Freshman, 95; Law Students, 80 !;
special students, 81 making a total
of 1913. This number of students
will be still more fattering to the
friends of the University when 1t is
remembered that the standard of
admission to all the college classes
has been materially advanced.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin. 7

Possessed of fine natural abilities, broad
and thorough culture, unquestioned integrity,
and the bearing of a gentleman, Mr.. Magoon
would honor the district in Congress; therefore
it should be estimated pleasant duty by the
Republicans to make his election sure. He
can be triumphantly elected if the Republicans
will do their duty; and if they permit his de-
feat it will be to their lasting disgrace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

sa5- The Independent reform con-
vention of the fourth Illinois district,
nominated John B. Farnsworth for
congress, in opposition to Gen. s. A.
Huribut, the present member, and
the republican candidate for re-elec-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
Republican Assembly Conventional
District.

The Republican electors Of the Second Assembly
District of Grant county, composed of the towns
Clifton, Euenboro. La caster, Liberty, Lima and
P0tosi, will hold a convention at
Lancaster, Wednesday, October 2,
at O'Clock m. for the purpose of nominating
candidate for member of the Assembly, and for such
other business may properly come before the con
yention. The usual representation will be allowed.
Unless otherwise provided for towns requested to
hold caucusses Saturday, October 3, at O'Clock
p. m, to elect deleg ties to said convention.
BY srder of Assembly District Committee.
G. W. RYLAND. Chm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

"a A new postage stamp, to be
issued to postmasters for the purpose
of atfixing them to newspapers under
the new rates, which goes into effect
the first of next year, will shortly be
forthcoming.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

Mon LAw.-Any law but mob law
for Republican State. If we admit
that q successful overthrow of a
recognized State Government by
force of arms is allowable, we may
as we'll bid goodbye to the Union.
Macaulay says that mob law leads
by no long or circGitous route to q
government sustained by the sword.
Of all governments, according to our
Republican theory, it is the most
dangerous to the liberties of the peo-
pie. Nothing justifies revolution in
this country. The ballot box is the
great arbitrator of civil and political
rights.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
go The New York Herald sayl

s9-The New York Herald says
that a free-lover community is to be
established at Valcour Island, on
Lake Chsmplain. and that one "Pro-
lessor" John A. Wilcox, hailing from
Onro, Wis, and another professor"
named Lyman, from Chicago, are to
be the leading spirits of said COM
munity. Wisconsin people have
heard of the former.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

n@-Prof. Winchell says that while
he will not deny the existence OF
gold in the Black Hills, be saw none
during the expedition and no auiter-
Gus quartz. The specimens collected
for gold were only yellow mica.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
[From the Broadhead and ependent.

So far as we can learn the nomination of Ma
COON has been received in this county with gen.
eral satisfaction, and there is no doubt but what
the party will rally to his support this fall. We
have heard nothing said against his character,
from any person, and in this day Of personal
pollution we deem it good recommend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

sI The news from Maine is bet
ter and better. --latest reports show
that the State will go 10000 republi-
can majority. A gain of three thous.
and over last year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

aA-T The trouble at New Orleans is
Quoted for the present and the Ksl-
logg government is in full swing
again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
FARM FOR SALE.

offer for sale my farm Of 160 acres situated We
miles northeast oil Lam aster village in the town of
Liberty 40 acres under cultivation, balance heavy
timber. An abundance of water the premises
large and small fruit in abundance. The farm is well
fenced and improved. good frame dwelling and
barn, shedding, etc. TERNs-Part cash, balance on
time at per cent, with without stock TO suit pur
chaser 29wi EDWARD MCCORMICK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
rag Gen. Milton MONTGOMERY

whose name has so often been on the
Democratic ticket in this State, is
candidate for Attorney General in
Nebrasks
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

g The N. Y. State Republican
nominated Gov. Dix and
LIT. Gov. Robinson by accla mation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

sN-Sam j. riiden has been nom
mated for Governor by the Demo-
Gratis of New York.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
For Member Of Congress,
III. s. MACON,
OF Lafayette County.

For Sheriff,
J. B. MCCOY, of Plattevllle.
For County Treasurer,
ALEX IVEY, of Potosi.
F. 5. KIDD, of Melville.
For Clerk of the Circuit Clerk,
d. SCHREINER; of Lancaster.
For Register OF Deeds,
J. WOODHOUSE, OF Bloomington.
For District Attorney,
GEO. B. CARTER, of Plattevllle.
For County Surveyor,
JOEL BARBER, of Lancaster.
For County Coroner,
II. F. YOUNG, of Cassville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
Reform Coul
Reform Assembly Convention.

delegate convention of the electors of the Second
Assembly District of Grant county will be held in the
court house. at
Lancaster Tuesday, October
at o'clock m for the purpose of putting in
nation suitable person to be snppOrted by the
Reform party for the Office of Member Of Assembly.
The usual delegates will be entitled to seats in said
convention. By order of
Second Assembly District Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
To the Public:
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

The eopartnership heretofore existing under me
firm name Of Herbert & Fache was dissolved BY mu
tual consent ON the 18th day of September, 1874
persons indebted to the firm are requested 10 su h
their accounts without delay the business nus ~
settled up. JOHN HERBEh4'
VIM FACHE. 81
Lancaster, Sept 20, 1874. Wv
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
Reform County Convention:
Lancaster, Tuesday. October Ia. 1871.

delegate convention of the Reformers of Grant
county, T. {. all persons who opposed the cor
rupt. profigate aud centrazing Republican party
hereby called to be held at the court house, in
Lancaster, Tuesday, October Is, 1874,
at one O'Clock p. m, for the purpose of nominating
candidates to fill the several county Offices The
basis of representation will be one delegate for every
fifty votes and one additional for every fraction of
twenty-five or over, upon the vote of the last Pres
Dental election.
The several towns in the county will be entitled to
ntofi IN % FOL Inars
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

1t is recommended by the committee that primary
meetings be held in the several towns Saturday,
october 10, for the purpose of electing delegates
as above specified. 1t is hoped that every town will
be represented by full delegation.
r. B. RICE, Chairman,
JARED WARNER,
A. PALMER,
j. W. SEATON,
H. d. YORK
Reform County Central Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
DISTRICT ATTORNEY, &c.

The Office was very worthily be-
slowed upon Mr.. Geo. B. Carter, of
Platteville. He has held the position
two years to the satisfaction, we be
lieve, of everybody in the county, ex-
cept probably the offenders of the
law. The nominee should, and doubt
less will be, re elected by good ma
jority.
For the offices Of County Surveyor
and Coroner the selection fell respec-
lively upon Joel Barber, of Lancaster,
and II. F. Young, of Cassville. The
former is an old, experienced surveyor
and has heretofore held the position
for which he has again been nomi-
mated, Capt Young was never known
to be defeated at anything he ever
undertook; therefore we have no fears
of his election.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
REGISTER OF DEEDS

was claimed by several very good
men. The fight was lively between
Thomas, Smaley and Woodhouse, the
latter winning on the third race. As
for James Woodhouse, of Blooming
ton, no man can say aught against his
character or integrity. We put him
down as one of Gods best made
men--a gentleman in every respect,
and who deserves at the hands of the
people any favor due suffering pa
triot Efor the cause of the country
Who is there that can vote against
honest, one-legged James Woodhouse?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-15

no'longer needed lit. His Joy gave him
strength, and he mounted halfway rap.
idly. She felt his pace slacken. Friend,
she said, drink. l feel that you tire;
this will bring back strength. The youth
answered, No, dear one, l feel strong yet,
and do not wish to stop; ifI drink must
pause ever so little, and the crowd below
will cry out and stun me with their
Kisses, and shall perhaps fail When
two-thirds we're mounted, he grew yet
fainter, and she eutreated him many
times, Friend, drink the cordial. He
could neither see nor hear; great an
guish overcame him; he reached the top
of the mountain and fell, The damsel
thought he had tainted. She knelt be-
side him, and tried to give him drink;
but he died, as | tell you, and she
mourned for him with loud cries Then
she threw far away the phial which held
the cordial, and since that time the place
on which the liquor fell has been noted
for health.giving plants. Now | will tell
you how the unhappy maiden, because
she had lost her lover, lay down beside
him, pressed him in her arms, kissed his
mouth and his eyes, till, grief striking
into her heart, she died, this damsel so
fair, so wise, so brave. The king who
waited for them below, when he saw they
did not come, climbed up and found
them, and he fell fainting on the ground.
As soon as he could speak he broke into
lamentations, echoed by all the people.
Three days after they brought marble
tomb and laid in it the bodies of the
children. Every one advised that they
should lie on the top of the hill where
they died; and, as soon as all was done,
the people departed. The hill is called
La Cote des Deux Amants, and as |
said before, the Bretons have made lay
about it."-TMough it. Normandy" by
Mrs N0c0uOid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-15
The Nose-Its Use.

Although this prominent organ is a
leading feature, yet few of US care TO be
led by it, except in the direction OF a
good dinner. This need not prevent us
from pursuing it as a subject, showing
wherein the Importance Of the organ is
not duly estimated.
The sense of smell is popularly sup
posed TO be the only service the nose is
called upon to perform; at least we
should judge so from the number of
open mouths we see sailing along the
streets.
But one Of the main objects Of the
nostrils is for respiratory purposes.
There is very little donbt that cir pass
ing through the nostrils is refined, puri-
ssd and eliminated Of all injurious
gases. infection and dust before being
permitted. access 70 the lungs. It is
very easy TO see how habitual respira-
! ton through the mouth is not only un-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-15

1t is related of George Clark the cele.
brated negro minstrel, that. being exam
ined as witness, he was severely inter
rogated blythe attorney, who wished to
break down his evidence. "You are in
the negro minstrel business, l believe"
inquired the lawyer. Eyes, sir" was
the prompt reply. Isn't that rather a
low calling2" demanded the lawyer.
Il don't know but what it is, sir, re-
piled the minstrel, "but it is so much
better than my fathers that l am rather
proud of it." What was your fathers
calling2" He was lawyer" replied
Clark, in tone Of regret that pnt the
audience in roar. The lawyer let him
alone.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-15

At recent fire in Moscow man who
had been sleeping in the burned dwell
ing was rescued in an unconscious state.
1t was proposed to take him to the sta
ton and try to resuscitate him, but the
local officer who was present decided
that the man was dead, and ordered the
body to be given up for dissection. II
was accordingly taken to the anatomical
museum and placed upon a dissecting
table. Suddenly the man recovered his
consciousness aud cried out, Where
have been taken2" You have been
carried to the anatomical museum,
coldly replied the half-drunk watchman
who was on duty. Then they will soon
begin to cut me to pieces" shrieked the
unfortunate man, and overcome by hor-
ror at his position and surroundings, he
sank back, this time really dead.