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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-17

! ROCKEFELLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND
j . Notary Public, Beetown Grant Co. Wis. S1-Sl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-17

i5usHNRLL& CLARK, ATTORNEYS AND COUN-
y sellers At Law Gsnera Coll ection and Land ts0
-,,..star Tiscopsip 3O-42
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-17
Attorneys

DARBER CLEMENTsON, ATTORNEYS AND
ID C3unsellors ut Law Lancaster, Wis Willpractice
All state ts viii buy and sell lands, pay tax
obtain laai patents bounties pensions and other
:. TAI ns against the Government. oo-9z
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-17

PhVSicianS.
N a sALA. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEONS
Tie Eeetowa. Wis. 33-ll
JAR A. IL BAREEG, LANCASTER. WIS,
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NR.CF. FALLEY PHYSICIAN AND SURG EON
~ aud 2eusion examining Surgeon, Lancaster, Wis
1iiceoyer R&Iiwiu's Hardware store. S0-42
" T KINNEY. NJ. D., PHYSICIAN AND SUR
xeen fotaSi. Wis. Office At his residence.
NR.P 4 CLARKE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
lancaster, Grant county, Wis May be found al !.
his residence roo yards west Of Jones drug store.
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WIN. f. sLoAT, n. D. MOUNT HOPE, GRANT
W county. Wisconsin. 3l-4Stf
II T. WILCOX ~ D..
~. Physician an. Surgeon. wssnbnrn, Wis.
1ifise ut his residence, formerly occupied By DR.
Cory Al calls promptly attends TO- dsy mig bit
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-17

1ErARDEN ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND CoUN
w sellor At Law, Jamestown. Wis. Willprosecnte
, Ia;ns and make collections promptly. 5l-4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
The Preservation of Timber.

The Journal of the Society Of Arts,
in speaking of the preservation of tim
Der. says:
Buried in the earth or exposed to
the air, timber rapidly deterlorates,
and undergoeS species of decomposi-
ton known us dry rot. This decom-
position may be retarded by the APP
phcation of a coat of paint to the tim
Der exposed to the air, or by carboniz-
ing the surface of that which is in
tended to be sunk in the ground.
During the last twenty years sew
eral methods have been tried for max
ing timber more durable, the principle
of which consists in eXpelling the sap
remaining in the ligneous tibers, in or
der to replace it 10y chemical solutions,
such rs sulphate of copper and creo-
sote; but these processes, comparative
~ costly, and only partially successful,
do not entirely accomplish their OBJ
iect. Starting from the fact that oak,
chestnut. and certain American trees,
resist the action of air and damp bet
ter than others, and that they owe this
property to the tannin which they con
tain, a chemist proposes to tan the tim
Der by substituting for the sulphate of
copper and creosOte a compound of
fannie acid and iron. The object of
injecting various substances in, 0 wood
is 10 poison it, so that germs md mi
croscopic growths may no longer live
and propagate either on the surface or
in the interior. Now. tannin is one of
nj tni -, Ia.,f
of germs. both vegetable and animal,
which fact accounts for its preserya-
tive agency. Besides, it is to tannin
that is due the almost indefinite
preservation of leather. One pc
culjarity to be noticed in this
process is that timber treated
with this compound of tannin
and iron-that is to say, composition
similar to ordinary writing inks
turned black. The process of inject
ing timber with tannate of protONlde
of iron is due to NJ. Hatfield The
Eastern Railway Company, of France,
has experimental with it on some
sleepers, and the Telegraph Depart
ment on some posts.
M. Boucherie has denied. IN note
to the Academic, the efficacy of this
process. contending that the attempts
already made to preserve timber from
dry rot by injecting it with iron salts
have yielded only partially successful
results. while sleepers treated with
sulphate OF copper have lastedtwenty-
tive years ard more. Reply is made
to these objections by quoting-not
the experiments of the laboratory or
the workshop-hut those made 10y time
itself. 1t is not rare circumstance
TO encounter in earth of ferruginous
nature the trunks of very old oaks,
blackened and perfectly preserved: al
Rouen, in 1880, some Old OAK pallng
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
THE I" WHITE LEAGUE"
4 Desperate and Treasonable Pollfi.
cal OrganixatiOn.

The Washington Republican OF Jan. .,
in its leading editorial, makes the follow
ing announcement:
The following is a copy OF the oath OF the
Grand Order Of the Knights Of the White
League, Democratic organization which
has ramifcations in every State in the
Union:
"You most solemnly swear that you Will
support the constitution and bylaws, ana
execute and perform the objects and pur-
poses of this society, and you hereby bind
Yourself TO give material aid and pecnniary
assistance In procuring the just and, II nee
cssary, the forcible Inauguration OF Samuel
J. Tiidcn and Thomas A. Hendricks, rcspec-
lively, for the Office of President and Vice
President Of the United States: and you
further swear that you will, II deemed advis-
able, take up arms in behalf Of this great OBJ
jcct In this you most solemnly pledge your
life and honor, acknowledging that You have
forfeited your life lin any manner you bctray
the objects and secrets OF this society. So
help you God
American citizens, this is matter for You
to calmly consider. You must not believe
for moment that this is an oath taken by
n few hot.heads. In almost every con-
gressional district in the Republic this White
League has been organized, and this oath
has been taken by desperate and determined
men II Is not taken to protect the right,
but 10 secure the forcible Inauguration o. s.
a. TiIden.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
Disease Grows Apnce.

Like an i'll wind, and cannot be mastered too
early. What is trifing attack of sickness
to-day may, If unattended to, become seh
Gus case in week. Small ailments should
be nipped in the bud before they blossom
into full blown maladies. IL this advice were
attended to, many heavy bill for medical
attendance might be avoided. When the
liver is disordered, the stomach foul, the
bowels obstructed, or the nerves disturbed,
resort should at once be had to that supreme
remedy, Hostetter's Stomach Btters, a few
doses of which will restore healthy action
and put the system in perfect order 1t is a
wise precautien to keep this incompatible
preventive in the house, since it checks,
with unrivaled promptitude, disorders which
their latest developments are themselves
often fatal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
Seal-Catching.

THE prosecution of the seal fishery
off the coast of Newfoundland in
wolves more danger and hardship than
is generally known. About three
weeks after leaving port the seals are
struck" and are frequently found in
such numbers as TO blacken the ice for
miles around. The seal hunters leave
their vessel in either puntS or by di-
rectly jumping on the ice, according
To the ships position. Their dress
usually consists OF a heavy Guernsey
frock,' tiat-peak cap, sou'wester,
heavy pilot-clGth trousers, and oil
cloth overalls stuffed into long sea-
boots. Their arms are scalping-
knife and a long pole with gait at
the end called A bat The seal is
easily dispatched by single blow of
this rude weapon on the skull. aWith
the scalping knife the glistening, oil
laden pelt is removed from the car
caSs. which is left on the ice. The cry
of the seal when approached by its
human enemy is most piteous and
bluff and hardy hunters have often
been known 10 hesitate before WELD
ing the fatal blow. especially if the
pleading seal is guarding its young.
In that tickle Arctic atmosphere, and
when the body of the seal is long
distance from the vessel. the hunters
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
The Illinois Republicans on the Stu.
alton.

The following resolutions were adopted
nj the recent legislative caucus Of the Hi
nois Republicans:
WHEREAS. Desperate attempts are being made
BY promiuen, Democrats, under the direction Of
Slammed y. 11ldcn, IL create public opinion favor.
able To his ambitious schemes and 10 forestail the
sction OF Congress In he matter OF the recording
OF the votes Of the Electoral College, which at
tenpts constitute further chapter in the history
of the political campaign conducted by Mr.. Tilien
for the purpose N capturing the Presidcncy--a
campaign remarkable for craft cunning, decep.
ton and fraud,
WaEHKAs naving been fairly defeated at the
polls by is5 Electoral votes he partisan majority
N the House OF preseutatives, majority largely
rcpudiated by the people at the recent election
and Which viii expire on the 4th OF March, II en-
gagged In attempt to deprive the people Of three
staies OF their right 10 participate In the election
OF The Chief Magistrate, and thus to incorporate
into our political system intimidation hssassiua.
ton and fraud M means for the control OF the Ma
uonnl Government which action Is In direct con
trsdiction to the following resolution introduced
BY Hon. Scott Lord, prominent Democrat, and
passed by the House OF Representatives on the
10th OF August when the necessities OF the Demo
cratic party required that the fears Of the North
should be luled
Resoirei BY the Hovsr, That all attempts by
force, terrorism. intimidation otherwise TO in
trrforo with the RICH Of ciizens Is condemned (;
and the guilty parties should receive condign aud
caeeiunl punt -hment' therefore
Resoiffd. by tho members of the General AS
sembly here present thai the votes of the electors
cast show clearly the election of rutherford -.
Hayes and ". A. Wheeler, us President and Nice
President Of The United States and We Insist that
they shall be peaceaby ipnugurated by the proper
nnthoriies Of the Government aud any attempt
to influence the public mind, or to resist euch
peaceful Inauguration by force or any unlawful
means. snOnld be earnestly opposed in all proper
ways by all good people and authorities OF the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
AGRICULTURAL AND DOMESTIC.

After filing saw. place it on a
level board and pass milestone over
the side of the teeth until all the wire
edge is off them. This will make the
saw cut true and smooth, and it will
remain sharp longer. The saw must
be set true with saw-set.
A writer in the Country Gentle
man states that the presence of black
walnut trees in an orchard is sure to
kill apple trees. The effect of small
walnut tree on large apple tree is
small at first, but it will show itself
after little, and death will be the re-
suit. n
Boil one pound of good -four, a
quarter of a pound of moist sugar and
half an ounce of salt in two gallons Of
water for an hour. When nearly cold,
bottle-cork it closely. 1t will be fit
for use in twenty-four hours, and one
pint of this yeast preparation will
make eighteen pounds of bread.
Nine-tenths, and probably much
greater proportion, OF facial neuralgia
comes from the absorption into the
system of mephitic gases, which are
generated in the otherwise vacant
roots and pulp cavities of dead teeth,
or from the growth of small spiculR
of bone in the nerves of living teeth
N. Y. Times.
Get ten cents worth of gum trag-
acanth at a drug store; put few
pieces of it into small tumbler; cover
it with four times as much water, and
let it stand twenty-four hours, stirring
it up occasionally. This will make an
excellent paste fora scrap-book, which
will keep as long as it is wanted,
adding more gum or more water, as
needed.
Thomas Meehan lays down the
following rule: The proper distance to
SOW or plant anything is SO that the
roots of the plants, whatever they are,
should about touch each other when
mature. Thus, a wheat plant requires
for its best development to be about
four to six inches from another plant,
to have for its own self to occupy
about sixteen to thirty-six inches OF
surface.
i saw an article in the Rural Neu
Yorker, some time last summer, in re-
gard to heaves in horses, which
prompts Inc to give my experience with
this disease. ! came to the conclusion,
many years ago, that heaves were
brought on by using dusty hay and
other kinds of food. Consequently, |
commenced to dampen all the hay fed
to my horses, and since that time |
have seen no signs of heaves among
them. Before | commenced this
sprinkling of the hay, | had two OF
three which had it, and although dc
not think there is anything that will
cure horses when the disease is once
well seated, still, in my opinion,
dampening of the hay and feed is &
sure preventive. 1870 Cor. Rural Neu
Yorker.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17

These parishes are mainly near the Missis-
sippi line, and the Mississippi plan was car
ried into effect. Mark this, in every parish
where there were no murder and intinlda-
ton Of blacks, the Republicans made gains,
gains that would have carried the Staee in
triumph for Hayes had the same per cent.
held good in the tive bull-dozcd parishes.
But, behold, in these five parishes where
there was a reign of terror the Democrats
made net gain Of about $500. That is,
theyturncd the usual $40 Republican ma
jority into Democratic majority Of about
the same amount. This is phat cure The State
10 Titden the face Of the returns Phase
keep that in mind when rejecting about the
Louisiana case, and it will help you to see
through the muddle at glance.
With regard to the absurd, set-off of
black Democrats bnll-dozed by Republi-
cans Of their own color, which the De
mocracy is claiming, Mr. Redfield literal
ly stamps. it out rs follows:
In that parish there were five armed rife
clubs, who rode about killing, wounding and
whipping Republicans, breaking up their
meetings, and instituliLg reign of terror
for campaign purposes. The evidence is
overwhelming. ! doubted until / could
doubt no longer. But did armed bodies OF
organized black rifle clubs go about killing
black Democrats and breaking up their
meetings In Orleans Parish or esewh ere?
No. The simple truth is there was not suifi-
cient intimidation OF black Democrats to
make any difference with the result; for
mind you, right in Orleans Parish, where the
House Committee is finding thar so many
black Democrats were "tnreateued," and
which testimony goes to the country daily
by the Associated Press-right in that parish
the Democrats made immense gsinsl But in
the live parishes where the Republicans were
murdered, whipped and terrorIzed, the Re
publican vote lell off tremendously. In East
Feliciana, whe'e they usually poll near 2 coo
votes, there were but three cast! Now, If the
House Committee can show any such falling
off as this in the Democratic vote where the
black Democrats were abused and threat
ened" by those OF their own color, then will
they make out a fair ease Of set off
After such testimony as this from an
impartial man, corrooorated by numerous
witnesses in person and by hundreds of
atlidavits, those who can deny or dis
credit the charges of bull-dozing that have
been made only reflect upon their own
want Of intelligence. 1t ST tains the Re-
turning Board in its action, and it proves
that the declaration by the Returning
Board of the election of Hayes and
Wheeler in Louisiana is absolutely correct
under the laws of that State. --Chtcago
TriJ4Lne JAM 4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17

was discovered, as black as ebony, and
dating back to. the Middle Ages. Not
very long ago, too, a Norman vessel,
built of oak, was discovered in an al
most perfect state of preservation, in
the neighborhOod of an iron mine, in
Norway. 1t is more than probable
that the preservation of the oak under
these circumstances is due to the tan
min contained in the wood; it follows,
therefore, that by introducing sub
stance rich in tannin into timber that
does not naturally possess it, its re-
sistance to decay is increased"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
COLLINS 60,
v0LTAIC
PLASTERS.

" ElectroGalvsnic Battery. combined win , 'ns
"A celebrated Medicated Porous Plaster. loI 49,
the graadsst curative agentin the world OF
and utterly surprising all other Plasters heI
In use. They accomplish more IN one week tnn ts,s
old PlssteIs l. whole year They do not ps1llA's'
they CURE. Instant relief Afforded in
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Cramps
81. Nitus' Dance. Sciatica, Hip ConpiaIn.'
Spinal Affections, Nervous Pains anu - -
tstions, Epilepsy or Fits proceeding 80 H..
Shocks to the Nervous System, Hu -,
and Strains, Fractures, Bruises, Sn.
sions, Weak Muscles and j Joints, Nei -
and Feeble Muscular Action, Grea. ~,
ness and Pain in any Part OF me 49, 49,,
Weak and Painful Kidneys, Great ir,,a
ness OF the Kidneys, and Weak anu -, 81
Back. caused by Chronic 1nfiainina'
the Kidneys.
So confident are the rropr,sto-s IN the gres' 80
ofths Plaster over all other Pssters thst ,he!
hesitate to WARRANT il to possess greater iAl nSs
curative properties than all others con,osayS sch
the price Of each, viz. 25 cents. WITHIN .-5a
Of every sufferer In the land Insist. ihessA~''' -
sol3ovsTTwhere. Sent BY mail. cs-efuily r-spgS s.
and warranted on receipt OF price, g ce1,s ! P0T.
81 IS for SIX or t2.25 for twelve, by Hs-SA7
IklS 4Eo2rse.o.s. Boston
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17

are often benighted when storms arise
and open a channel in the ice thai
separates them from their craft
Sometimes the vessel has to bear AVA
for safety, and many of the crew
perish from cold and hunger unless
luckily picked up by some other vessel
At other times. when the ice grows
weak, they remain for hours together
immersed to the knees, or perhaps ia
the middle of the body, on frail cakes
of ice. If they should survive this
dreadful torture and be rescued. the
evil of frOst-burn awaits them, and At
the close of the homeward voyage their
limbs are at the mercy of the surgeons
knife.-St. Louis Republican.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17

STEPHEN HALL, queer but weak
genius, had made frequent gracious
promises to his troubled friends that
he would put himself out of their way
One singing cold night he vowed he
would go out and freeze TO death
About eleven o'clock he returned
shivering and slapping his fingers
Why don't you freezer asked low
ing relative. "Golly" said the pseudo
suicide. VIXEN l freeze mean to take
warmer n Shit for it."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17

AN unfortunate strike of the cabi
net-makers in Dublin is in danger of
destroying that branch of business.
not only in the city, but in Ireland,
The workmen have been OH a strike
for over twenty weeks, in consequence
of the employers refusing to grant an
advance CT siXty-two cents week
demanded by the men. There are 500
men employed in the city. nearly all
partaking in the strike.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
cOId ReliNblc.v

There are many reputed remedies for that
very prevalent disease, Chronic Nasal
Catarrh, but none which have given general
satisfaction and become acknowledged
standard preparations, except DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. 1t continues to enjoy an
unprecedented popularity This reputation
has been earned through the permanent cures
which it has wrought, having proved itself
specific in the worst forms Of the disease.
Pierce's Pocket Memorandum Books are
given away at drug stores.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17

IT is announced in the japanese pa
pers that iron has been discovered in
the sacred mountain of Koga-san. Its
existence has been suspected for many
years, but superstition forbade the ma
tives mining it. Operations for work
ing the ore will now be immediately
commenced.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17
SANFORD'S
RADICAL CURE
For CATARRH

INSTANTLY relieves and permanently cures this
loathsomo disease in all its varying stages. ltpos'
the soothing and healing properties OF plants,
herbs and bar In their essential FORM free from every
Gbrous contamination, and in this respect differs from
every other known remedy In one short year 1t has
found It's way from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast,
and wherever known has become the standard remedy
for the treatment of Catarrh. The propretors have
been waited upon by gentlemen OF national reputation
who have been cured by this remedy. and who have,
at considerable expense and personal trouble spread
the good news throughout the circles in which they
move. When you hear wealthy gentleman OF intel
ligence and refinement say my life to Sanfords
Radical Cure" you may feel assured that 1t an sr
clio Of great value, and worthy to be cassed among
the standard medical SPECIFICS of the day.
"Ths benefit derive from Its daily use is to me IN
raludb!e."
HENRY WELLS, OF WILLS, FAEao q Co.
ut has cured me after twelve years of uninterrupted
GEO. W. HoUGHToN, wALTuAh
Each packaCe contains DIR. Canford's Improved lD-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17

THE Danbury Neacs says: 1.-The
modern cook stove is approaching
degree of perfection which will require
a competent engineer with a stated
salary to run it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-01-17

Each package contains Dr. sanfords Improved III
hang Tube, with full directions for use IN all ea's
Price 81 % per package. For sale by all wholesal'
and retail druggists throughout the United STAR
WEEKS POTTER, General Agents and Hho!esa''
DrngYisfs. Boston.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-01-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

THE RICHMOND TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS
AND THE; LEAF-TOBAcco ACCoUNT.-H is
learned that the Richmond tobacco manu-
facturers will lose very little. il anything,
by the strict enforcement Of the regulations
concerning leaf tobacco purchased for manu-
facture and unaccounted for in their returns
for, 1874. A similar inquiry to that going
on at Lynchburg is being made, or rather
has been made, at all tho manufacturing
centres in this State. 80,
1t is believed by many, though it is not so
officially stated, that the Government intends
rather to remind the manufacturers OF
their duties in the future than to exact any
very heavy penalties of them for past short
comings. The trouble has been in some
parts OF the State that manufacturers have
not kept close enough accounts OF their
material and how it was disposed OF, and
have often thereby failed to obtain credit
for what they were entitled.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-01-16
WEATHER REPORT.

INpIcATIoSs FOR To-Day -. Washington,
January I5.-For the South Atlantic States
falling followed by rising barometer, brisk
to high southerly winds, veering to north
westerly, threatening and rainy weather
VIII prevail, succeeded by colder, clearing
weather. ;."' as.l y. 7,... :. {. - Y ~:
For the Gull States, rising barometer,
brisk and occasionally high northwesterly
winds, occasional rains to-night IN the. East
Gulf States, and on Tuesday decidedly
colder, clear, or clearing weather. ea =
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, rapid
" rising barometer, brisk and high north to
west winds, diminishing in force, decidedly
colder, clearing weather.
For the Middle States, falling and low
barometer, increasing northeast to south
east winds, warmer, rainy weather, partly
turning into snow in the the northern por-
tion, and succeeded by, rapidly rising ba-
rometer, winds shifting to brisk or high
northwesterly, falling temperature, and
clearing weather. -4..
Cautionary signals continue from North
Carolina to Maine, and are ordered Tor the
Gulf coast. i.