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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

The following laughabIe incident
10 told by well known Office holder
who has nothing to do but ride on
the cars Che rides free), and who has
numerous tales to tell Of his observa-
tions and experience There were
two seats In the car turned 80 as to
face each other. One was occupied
by lady, the other by a Cnlnaman,
She explained TO him that she wanted
TO take the cushions and their frames
and place them lengthwise across
from seat to seat. John said sAll
righteol' and got out in the aisle,
whilc she proceeded to lie down on
the bed thus iinprovised, with her
head resting on her valise. She sup
posed that the Chinaman would take
the hint that she wanted to rest in the
space usually occupied by four
persons. But John at once proceed
cd to crawl in and stretch himself by
her aide, with his head on q little
bundle OF his own. The Chinese are
initiative, and like TO do as others
do you know. The lady, as soon as
she discovered that she had q bed
follow, gotu little wildly and start
ed for the next car, to the infinite
amusement of the passengers, who
had been watching the little scene
with some interest. John took no no.
tioc OF the fun he bad created, but
went to sleep with the whole bed to
himself. 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

The greatest men have been ever
the bumblest, owning, like Newton,
that they were but as children pick.
ing up shell or a pebble on the
shore, while the mighty ocean of
truth lay all undiscovered before them.
A humble estimate of our own stores
OF knowledge underlies all real knowL
edge, because it prepares W to re-
ceiye more light. The mind that
thinks itself "rieh, and increased in
goods" no longer seeks to have its
stores enlarged or its capacities
strengthened; it is poor even because
it thinks itself rich; it is ignorant
even of its own ignorance that mind,
therefore, "knoweth nothing vet as it
ought to know" But on the other
hand, mark how the apostle comforts
those who own that they know moth
ing; they may have something bet.
ter than knowledge, they may have
love
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

couth Bend llnd Tribune.
The Tribune hearing that Mr..
Colfax had been asked TO accept the
National Greenback Nomination for
Congress in this district, sent re-
porter to interview him and ascsr-
tain the truth or falsity of the report.
Mr.. Colfax said that be had recei,
we'd letter to that effect, and at the
request of the reporter furnished q
copy of his reply
South Bend, Ind, July 1878.
My DEAR SIR-Yonr letter Of yes.
terday, asking if would accept the
National Greenback nomination tor
Congress in this district, is at hand.
| supposed by this time every voter
in this district and State understood
that | could not be candidate flor
any Office, whatever, not being will.
ing to exchange my present enjoya-
BILE and independent life for any off,
cial position. To be frank with you
however, | must add that having
been "Greenbacker" from the OUT
set, and having for long years vindi-
Gated greenbacks before the people,
when many who now claim to be
their special champions were derid-
ing them and the sacred cause TO
sustain which they were issued, as
well As predicting their ultimate
worthlessness, | am, very naturally,
an earnest adherent still of the Re-
publican party which authorized
them, championed them, and has, by
q maintenance OF the National faith
and credit. brought them up in pur-
chasing value to an equivalent with
the beet dollar my nation can claim
to have. Yours truly,
SCHUYLER CoLFAx.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
Worms In Soil.

The safest and most effectual REM
edy have yet tried for the depreda-
lions of worms in soil, whether in
pot or in the open ground, writes a
correspondent of the Gardan's Chro.
nicle, is SCOT. Last autumn, while pick.
ing ont caulifowers on q wall border,
we were sorely troubled by worms
casting out the plants as fast as we
could stick them in. We gave the
border a COED dressing of dry SCOT,
and then waterod it. 1t had most
surprising effect the worms came
sprawling to the surface by hundreds,
when il was no difficult matter to ga
Their them and put them out of harm 8
way. Applied also to pot plants,
Ray dessert spoonful of dry SCOT on
the surface oil q six-inch pot, it will
DO found to bring them hurrying
over the sides of the pot as soon as
wator is applied. Acting also as an
excellent manure. and being gener-
ally so plentifuIy in nurseries and
gardens, | am somewhat surprised
to 500 it so little used. On camellias
especially, | have found it to have
beniticial effect. 1t imparts q
healthy dark green color to the
foliage. and stimulates the roots into a
more active performance Of their
dntv
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
How Woodward Fooled the Alliga-
tors.

Probably the utterly absurd length
to which hobby can be carried was
Illustrated this week in the proceed
ings of the Prevention of cruelty to
Animals Society against the proprietor
Of Woodward's Gardens. 1t appears
that Mr.. Woodward had just imported
large tank of live alligators, and
which are fed every day at a certain
time much to the delight of visitors.
In order to amuse the children, as
well as cause the alligators to feel at
home, Mr.. w. caused an imitation
negro baby to be constructed. This
had white glass eyes and the usual
artificial squaking apparatus concealed
in its interior. The keeper would
exhibit and squeeze this Florida fraud
until the animals were sufficiently
excited, when he would throw it into
the tank. The alligators would of
course collectively and indIvually
snort "Baby mine" and make rush
for the tidbit, which would be instantly
jerked out of their reach by string
tied to its foot, and the process repeat
ed. Mr.. Woodward was arrested by
the aforesaid society for aggravating
the beasts with fictitious baby, they
claiming he should have provided the
genuine article. Although the inn
possibility of obtaininga sufliciency of
live negro babies on this coast was
demonstrated, and the fact that the
defendant had telegraphed
South for the canned article was put
in evidence, fanatics carried their
point, and Mr.. Woodward, one of our
Oldest and most reputable citizens,
was yesterday sentenced to twenty
FIVE years hard labor. Now, how
utterly absurd this s.-S. +. Post,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple vege.
table remedy, for the speedy and permanent
cure for consumption, bronchitis, catarrh,
asthma, and all throat and lung affections,
also positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints after hay-
ing tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases, has felt his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Aetuated
by this motive, and desire to relieve human
suffering, will send, free of charge, to all
who desire it. this recipe, with full directions
for preparing and using, in German, French, or
English. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp. naming this paper, w. w. Sherar. l49
Powers Block Rochester, New York. Isw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
HOME POETRY.
A PRAYER.

Petitions yet remain
Which Heaven may not hear nor deem religion vain
--srohBsoa.
God in tn silence far above u reigning
Amid the glory and the chanting Deep
Hark 70 thy human creatures, in complaining
We lit our souls toward Thee as we weep
We cannot feel Thee In the darkness near us.
We cannot see Thee in the brighter glow FMS
We call Thee through the night Thou dest not hear
or hearing, Thou art dumb to all our woe.
The whole earth walls; on all her summer hlossom
The whitening curse aud bighting mildew hangs.
Ter roses fade while flushing, and her bosom
Is scarred with graves and torn vita ercest pangs
High hymns Of hope, from human g,adness SWELL
ing.
Sink, ere the close to requiems sad and slow.
nd bridal songs are mixed with funeral kueiIine
And sweetest anthems end In sobbing low.
Young lips that scarce smile are soreiy signing
Young feet are trembling In the path thew tread :
As. Young hearts, growing weary. pray for dying.
And bless the old who stand so near the dead,
The reaper comes, and in the greenest meadows
lie reapeth where the morning dew lies sweet
And leaves the prilgrim, watching for the shadows
To toll alone across the desert heat.
The world is full Of wrong ana bitter mourning,
And bleeding hearts are lifted unto Thee
Inc proud oppressor names Thee but in scorning-
Yet Thou art silent-Faiher dost Thou see /
We bow before Thee with our voice ofgrieving,
Learn Thou to hear from out the angels song.
Oh pity, God. our human uubelieying,
And teach Dur souls TO "suffer ami he strong 80
Lancaster, Wis Plea.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
5pefials.
Lancaster Town Bonds.

Bids for a loan OF S42 900. in sums of not
less than $500 each, to the Town of Ian,
caster, Grant County Wisconsin, on bonds of
sad town, payable on or before Feb. LIST, 1888,
with interest annually, are solicited
Bids must specify:
taken
And. The rate Of interest at which the same
will be taken
No bid for any portion of this loan at less
than par, or a higher rate of interest than tc,,
per cent. will be received
This loan is the aid subscribed by said town
to the Chicago l. Tomah Railroad Comnany
Address bids scaled to AUGUST MICH AE.
LIS, Town Clerk, Lancaster, Wisconsin.
By order of the board,
AUG. MTClIAELTS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25


( Science has accomplished no more wonder
ful or gratifying result than the perfection Of
an antidote to the chilling signs of approach
ing age. something to obliterate the tell tale
tracks of time. and preserve the natural adorn.
ments of youth to ripe old age. Halls hair
remover does all this, and its praise resounds
in cottage and palace. The dwellers among
the srows Of Norway and the peasantn of sun.
ny France and Spain. find use for and find
means to get II, and it does not disappoint
them The Whitening locks again resume their
youthful color, the thin, dry and faded hair
becomes bright and glossy The whole APP
pearance is changed as if BY magic, and the
man or woman who before was called aged,
now appears as one in the prime of life. Such
wonderous changes cannot pass unnoticed, and
they have produced the unprecedented de-
mand that now exists for thesfrst and only ar.
ticis ever compounded that can produce them
in pleasing and satisfactory manner.-Nr
Era, Woodstock, ~.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
The silent eye is often more pow.
erful conqueror than the missy tongue.


The silent eye is often more pow.
erful conqueror than the Missy tongue.
No man can avoid his own COM
pany--so he had best make it as good
as possible. ~ ~
Business makes man as well as
tries him. 80 g aa
Hypocrites are. beings of darkness
disguised in garments of light. ag
lie who cannot keep his own secret
ought not to complain if another tells
it. a' 3"A
& Well may every act, and every ST.
lert thought, deep-hidden though it
be, tend to the great hereafter.
Red used on a railway signifies
danger, and says "Stopp' 1t is the
same thing displayed on mans rose.
"Too ,late,', and "no eore," are
the mournful sisters, children of a
sire whose ago they never console.
The first hours Of slumber are the
sweetest, III ever man sleeps the
sleep. Of the just it is when he is just
asleep.
The first Institution youchsafed to
onr race was the Sabbath ; the next,
marriage. So give your first thought
to heaven, the next to your wife.
The world goes ever on. 1t is
strange how soon, when a great man
dies, his place is filled and so COM
pletely that he seems no longer wan.
ted. ~ft
To remove paint from clothing
saturate the spots with equal parts Of
turpentine and spirits of ammonia un.
til they become soft, then wash on,
with soapsuds. d a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

TIMOTHY grass should be cut as.
soon as it is entirely ont of blossom
AT this time the new bulbs, which
form just At the top of the ground,
are in sufficient state of forward
ness so the bottom growth will not be
checked. When clover is mixed with
timothy, the hay should be cut when
the timothy is in proper condition.
Timothy should not be cut so close as
any of the other grasses, since hot.
dry weather succeeding is apt to in
jure the bulbs at the base of the stalk,
upon which the succeeding years crop
depends.-Prairie Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

THIs is boys composition on
girls, but he evidently had a mans
head on his young shoulders. What
he learned by shrewd observation
others have learned by experience.
He says: Girls is the only folks that
has their own way every time.
Girls is of several thousand kind,
and sometimes ono girl can be like
several thousand other girls if she
wants to do anything. This is all l
know about girls, and father says the
less know about them the better off
/ am
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
Wanted.

Good live business men to sell the Excelsior
Improved Letter Copying Book No press,
brush or water used, copies instantly Agents
outfit 81 so. Agents make from $40 10 Sl5
per day. Address Excelsior Manufacturing Co.
AZ LaSale St.. Chicago, ILL., Incorporated
Feb. 10th, 1877. Capital 100000 Exclus-
i've territory given l6w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

PLATED wastes, with or without
yoke, are used with kilt skirts In
making up these waists in thin
wash goods, wide white lace is placed
among the yoke. and loops we'll
sewed on the edge of each plat,
with q row of incerting between.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
Taken Up-CattIe.

By the subscriber. residing two miles east of
the village of Nc. Hope, on the military road,
in Grant County, on or about June LIST, 1878.
two red yearling bulls and one roam heifer.
The owner is requested to prove property, pay
charges and take said strays away.
ALFONSO TRAP.
Mt. Hope, June %, 1878. l6w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

THE First Lord of the Admiralty
on his first voyage down the Thames,
10 rather leaky vessel, observed the
man working the pumps. Dear met
he said 4 did not know you had
well on board, captain; but ] am really
very glad, as I detest the river water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
To be pasted in Greonbacker Hats
New York World.

They had plenty of pape. money
at Tallahassee at tho eiosn of 1864.
Mrs Il. owned a small mule and
cart, worth $4,000 She was going
to run the blockade and return To
England, and wanted to get all the
gold she could DR.. r. Boug.t tho
mule end cart. gaso hsr $40 ,iece
and got back s400 in charge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

The perfume OF a thousand roses
soon dies;but the pain caused by one
of their thorns remains long sfter.A
saddened remembrance IN the midst
of mirth is like that thorn among
the roses. 90 @e
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

For the right parties, is to buy Van Barren
DE- Billings stock of General Merchandise at
Montiort, Grant Co., Wis. Good trade es.
tablished, and on completion of Z. Atm. G.
X K. will make one of The best business points
on the whole line
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
Special Notice-Village Lots
For Sale.

The undersigned offer for sale on reasoL>
able terms ten village lots in the viilage OF
Bloomington, Grant County, Wisconsin. The
lots are located in the most desirable portion
of the village-size 60xl4o. Together they
constitute Block in said village. For terms
apply 20 the undersigned at Boscobel, Wiscon-
sin. PITTMAN a. McWILLIAMS
Boscobel, Wis, May s, 1878. loft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

FLOUR FLOUR! FLOUR
A Good Opening

Miliville, Iowa, Flour for sale, at wholesale
and retail, by STEVENS & BARTLETT
CnSSpillr il
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25


EDITOR HERaLp III read with interest the
story of shePrince and the Dragon by Jared
Jalap. happen to know the sequel to the
story and believe am the only man in the
county who does, and feel it duty that |
owe to the readers OF the HERALD to relate it.
1t is as follows
The dragon then rushed down for John.
Rushed madly forth with doleful sound
John struck him with his useless horn,
1hen quickly threw il on the ground.
.. Hast,
They kicked, they scratched, while breath did
And then pulled hair the time between,
They struck and fought wiik all their might
There Ger was such a combat seen.
The dragon grim was strong of frame,
And being used by foes to stand,
That Notwithstanding John did try,
de seemed but nothing in his hand
f.
But John he was not faint of heart,
And with number thirteen boot
Swift as the eagle grasps his prey,
he kicked the dragon in the snoot
5.
At this the tide of battle turned
The dragon he seemed stunned to be
With both his hands he grabbed his snoot,
And cried, +" fe haste, yez murther ed me |"
6.
And then he turned himself about
And started for his castle hall,
And as the blood spun round about,
Quite loudly did the dragon bawl.
Now John he stood and plumed himself
Upon the victory he had won,
And said he would the lady have
Before the setting of the sun.
The dragon reached his castle gate,
And there he brought with glaring eye
A missile from a heavy box,
A box that stood the gate thereby.
He took from thence later large,
And cried, aye haste, I'll show yez fight !n
He hurled it forth with all his strength,
John lodged, but yet he lodged just right
10.
1t struck him in the stomach fair
John thought that he was cut in twain:
He spread his mouth from ear 10 car,
And Justify did yell with pain.
IL.
He thought no more of lady love,
But quickly sought his fathers halls
He got there doubled like hoop,
And loudly tor his father calls.
IL.
"Bring me dose q laudanum,
And in IL clmphoI quickly pour
For must take it RICH. away,
My ineards they do grieve me sore.
13
John wilted like an August flower
Words cannot tell just now he felt !;
He, groaning, cried, A knave he was
To strike me thus below the bcltr
H.
The lady fair the while they fought
Stood close beside the castle stair;
Her false teeth she did quickly clean,
And put her chignon in her hair.
Is.
And then she sought window high
Twas full ten yards above the ground
She quickly then did raise the sash,
And cautiously did look around.
16.
Beneath her stood a chevaer-
Jump, jump" he cried, without alarm.
She jumped far out fro M frame and sash,
The gallant caught her in his arms;
II.
He bore her off across the plain,
Far from the castle old and boar,
And neither John nor dragon grim
Did ever see the lady more.
lS.
The moral of this story is
That dHpes should watch lest unawares
They first fall out and then must fight
For lady who for neither cares
JASPER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
SCHUYLER O0LFAX.
South Bend lind. ] Tribune.

His Reply TO an Invitation TO accepta Nomina,
ton from the "Greenbackers" for Congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
CoIFFEUREs.

Fanciful towers of finger puffs,
placed with small regard to symmet-
ry of outline, bu. with much striv-
Ing after effect, are placed high on
the head. Often at the back, having
the appearance of a support thereto,
are ornamental combs. or they are
intermixed in some careless way
herewith. Again the hair is brought
low in soft braids or from two to
four short curls. Lucy CARTER.
Saratoga Springs, N. Y. July Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

REErnwY Wis Inlr % ISzs

BEErows, Wis, July 20, 1875.
EDITOR Herald III read with interest the
story of thePrince and the Dragon by Jared
Jalap. happen to know the sequel to the
story and believe | am the only man in the
county who does, and / feel it duty that
owe to the readers OF the HERALD to relate it.
1t is as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25
LONG MARCHES.

LoN6 MARCHES. ~ Nf5
In the operations of the regiment
against the Cheyennes and Kiowas.
ranging over the country between the
Platte River, Neb., and Red River.
Texas, from April '6s to November
so, the marching footed up $500
miles. In January, go, sixty men.
under Gen. Custer, marched at the
rate of seventy miles per day from
Fort Sill to Red River, Texas, and
return. In July, 1867, in Nebraska,
there was a march of fifty.nine miles
without water. In the Black Hills
expedition of IA there was a march
of forty-seven miles in fourteen hours.
Last year the regiment marched 3.lo0
miles, and Lieut.. De Rudio's company
travelled $500 miles in about six
months. He considered that the
champion march. Lieut.. E. B. Full.
Ter and a squad of men during the
Neg Perces campaign made the dis
lance, $50 miles, from Tongue River
to Fort Ellis in Ave DAYS. The total
number of miles the Seventh has tray.
eled and marched is very large. All
through the South, and from the
Gulf to the extreme North, and from
the Mississippi to the. Rocky Moun-
tains, has been their camping ground.
ENGAGEMENTS. ANDlBATTLEs.
June 81, 1867, the first engagement
or skirmish worthy OF regimental rec
ord occurred, company / participating.
Three days thereafter companies a,
E, 81 and N had skirmish with the
hostile Sioux on the Republican RiY-
er, Kansas. Same day company A
had one, and two days later compan.
les d and G had skirmishes with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-07-25

They kicked, they scratched, while breath did
And then pulled hair the time between.
They struck and fought wiik all their might
There ne'er was such a combat seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-05
WOULD NEITHER LIVE NOR LET LIVE.

WEST RANDOLPH, VT, Aug. 4.-This COM
muniy has been thrown into terrible excitement by
the fact that Mike Winn who lives this village,
yesterday attempted murder his wife and children
He has been depressed by business troubles Yesterday
ne rose o'clock, partially dressed himsef and then
took his revolver aud shot his sleeping child babe ten
months OF age The report OF the first snOt awakened
his wife, but before she could realize what was
taking place. second shot fired at her, the ball
taxing effect In her left side Their eldest child boy
about eleven years OF age hearing the noise, hastily
dressed and down stairs when his father tried
kill hg. but lie escaped and gave the ALARM The
was &c made for him. When he saw that his pur-
sueIG were close upon him be shot himself and was
fou5h lead. His wife probably cannot recover. The
Chad ugy.