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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
DIED.


At Ionia, Iowa. August 10. 1889, of diphtheria,
Arthur Krnest only child Of Helen T. and +. Kuhn,
aged six yeI ;, two months and days
At Patch Grove Sept Ia, 1880 of congestion OF the
brain Th omas Eddy, infant son fRsv. William and
Rebecca Cook, aged eight months aud eight days.
After orisf religious services at the parson-
age on the morning of the 18th, the rem aims
we've carried to the Strawberry cemetery, La
Fayette Co., for interment, where year ago
their little son Davies remains were laid
away by them. Brother and sister Cook have
the sympathy OF numerous friends throughout
southwestern Wisconsin. C.
At Bloomington, August q, 1880, of cholera In
fantum, freddie M, youngest child of Albert and
Euphene Budworth, aged ten months and twenty
seven days.
Put away the little dresses.
Our darling used TO wear;
He will need them on Garth never,
He has climbed the golden stair.
He is with the happy angels,
And long for his sweet kiss
For his little feet are waiting,
In those realms of perfect bliss.
AT Cassville, August 6 1880. OF typhoid fever Mary
NJ, daughter OF Johnatnan ana Nancy T0tman, aged
seventeen years, one month and nine days.
Deceased was member of the Baptist
church and died in full Christian faith. She
leaves large circle of friends to mourn her
loss.
Dearest sister thou hast left US,
Here thy loss wo deeply feel,
But 'tis God that hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope TO meet thee,
When the day of life is fed
Then i'll heaven with JOY to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Latter of Thanks

Beetown, September Ii 1850
EDITOR Herald Permit me through your
columns to express my gratitude to the friends
of the 0key neighborhood for the valuable
presents presented me through Miss Kantz
and Miss Hull. Yours truly,
Mas ,JoBy III ARRIs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
he BEET PORN.

The best form in which electricity j. EN-.
bodied is DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil. soyer-
eign and highly sanctioned specific for rheu-
matte pains. ard thoroughly reliable remedy,
all affections Of the throat and lungs, used
externally AID internally Sold By James A.
Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
ID by James A. Jones.


John Hays, Credit P. O. says: His shoulder
was 50 lame for nine months that be could
not raise his hand to his head but By the
use Of DR.. Thomas Eclectrie Oil the pain and
lameEess disappeared, and although three
moths has elapsed, be has not had an attack
Of il since. Sold BY James A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
TIE ONE THING NREnFuL

We may live without poetry, music and art,
We may live without coneicnce and live with
out heart
We may live without friends, we may live
without books,
But civilized men cannot live without
''cooks =
We NAV live without work and have freedom
from toll
But can't cure R5eumatics without Eclectric
oil.
Sold by James 4. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
Teachers Examinations Fall Series,
1880.

Examination will begin in each place at 10, A
NJ OF the first day. Applicants will further their
interests by being punotual and by coming we'll
supplied with blott ers, pens good ink and legal cap
paper. No private examinations will be granted
unless the applicants give good reasons for not
writing at some one OF the regular sessions. Re-
quests for licenses or Endorsements will not be
granted All persons expecting to teach in this
county must place themselves in the list OF fully
qualified teachers, for to this class alone do the
positions rightfully belong.
Hazel Green, Wis, July 18th, 1880.
CHARLES L. HARPER
County Superintendent Of Schools.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
FORECLOSURE SALE-WRAGE.

ct al.
State of Wisconsin, county of Grant-ss In Circuit
Court for Grant County, Wisconsin.
Philip Abrecht, Plain tiff. against Henry Wrage and
Catherine Wrags, his wife, and William Trenary,
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of judg-
ment Of foreclosure aud order Of sale rendered at
special term of the Circuit Court for Grant county
In said State, held In the house in the village
of Dodgeville, Iowa county, Wisconsin, on the 9th
day Of April. 1879. and redemption having been
nade from said judgmentI will at ono O'Clock in tue
afternoon ths
29th day Of October, 1880,
at the front door OF 1. Hodges Co.'S Bank in
the city of PlatteviIls, Grant county, and
State of Wisconsin, offer for sale and sell
to the highest bidder bidders all of the
following described Real Estate, to witt The
east half of the southeast quarter of section No four
teen "a and the northwest quarter ofthe southwest
quarter dissection No, thirteen, Q3) all In town Ne
four az north OF range No. two, (2) west Of the
fourth Principal Meridian. all in Grant county, and
State Of Wisconsin
GAY. D. STEETER,
Sheriff ofGraut County, Wisconsin.
A. W. BELL,
Pitts Attorney, p. 0. Platteville, Wis 2sw8
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
MARRIED.

At the NJ. h. Parsonage. in Fennimore Sept IL
1880, by Rev T. J. Lewis, Mr.. John W. Stevens. OF
Fennimore and Miss Ida Ashmsre, OF Mt. Ida.
At the Wisconsin House. Patch Grove Sept. l.
1850, by Rev. VIM. Cook, Mr.. Arthur A Rice OF
Patch Grove and Miss Laura @. Brodt OF Brodtyi lille
Wis.
AT the residence of Mr.. 8. Chandler, in Glen Ha.
ven, Sept .. 1850. by Rev. A. Charles, Mr. John
Harbaugh and Miss Alma Robinson, both of Nal ra,
Clayton Co.. Iowa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-09-16
SALE OF FORFEITED STATE LANDS.
STATE or WISCONSIN,
OFFIcR OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC L,

IL
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MnIss,w Wisconsin sptmer .
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chiHluae st duatths
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tate Treasure
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The Eastern Railroad Company
has Just paid Lynn hackman
s1,100 for injuries sustained by a
train striking him. Queer how
these things happen. Up at Mag
ara they would undoubtedly pay a
railroad company s1,l00 for run
ming over a hackman.-BostoD
Commercial Bulletin.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The most insulting sort of i'm
pudence is tolerated at the sea-
side resorts. "Have you taken d
bath this morning :" is a question
that may be asked Of lady at
such q place, and it is rarely ever
resented. The same question in
town would sever friendship and
cause somebody to get hurt.-New
Orleans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

At recent marriage in Hudson,
N. Y. the bride was young dam
sci who had been great flirt.
When the clergyman asked the
usual question. "Wbo gives this
woman away!" a young fellow pre-
sent exclaimed. 81 can, but |
won't"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

And now the seaside hotel-keep-
er sits down and counts his gains,
and meditatively says to himself:
"Is 275 per cent. profit enough to
warrant me in running the old
shebang another year, or shall we
have a terrible confagration in
November! ! guess I'll conflag.'
Puck.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

At the rate tanks Of oil are be-
ing struck. "greasod lightning"
will soon be plenty enough in the
western part Of the Stste.-Pitts-
burgh Telegraph.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
aDvrpTrsryc ps~rs

Business Cards, one year, ono dollar for oveIy
inc
Local Nuicc-, ten cents per limo each insertion.
and All notices continued Tor three months or
longer, o discount of 20 per cent
Advertisements unhccOmpanied bv written or
verbal directions viii be published three months
Advertisements, under contract ordered out be
fore expiration of time, viii be charged full rates
Opdper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except az tho option OF the publisher.
Transient advertisements must be paid IN ad-
Naurp.
BE- Terms. CASH. payable quarterly
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

m nv N Great chance 70 make money We
EH need n person in every town 70
"III. take subscriptions tor tie largest,
~ " LIZ cheapest and best illustrated fam
lily publication in the world. Any one can become
n successful agent Six elegant works Of art Civ
en- free 90 subscribers. Tho price il 40 low that
almost every body subscribcs. One agent reports
taking 10 subscriptions in n day. A lady agent
All Who engage mako money fast. You can devote
all your time 90 the business, or only your spare
time. You need not he away from homo over
night You can do 70 AZ well others. Full diree-
nj trco. IL you want profitable work send US your
address OF once. 10 costs nothing 20 try the bu.-
ness. No one who engages fails 10 make great pay
Address George stinson Co., Portland, Me. li55
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

An agricultural paper, in dis
cussiop, says; "Wbat Is corner
in pork, anyway" Well, the man
who pickles hams Isn't be cor
ner in pork New York Herald,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

Timid people prefer a shoal
place salt water bathing. They
like to go down to the brine knee
deep.-New Orleans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

A pair were married at New
port, r. l., recently, after an un-
broken courtship Of thirty-fvc
wears. That is what we called q
slow match. Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

Carriage riding is now the cor
rect thing, and people who ride
their horses must take back seat.
Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

"The sun shines for ALL" while
the moon looks placidly down on
a few spooney couples. New Ha-
ven Review.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

A great many men are cottage
built; that is to say, they have
but one story. And they are for
ever telling it.-Boston Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
aTbe temrerauce mcp mean bu

Tho temperance men mean bus
mess 10 the matter Of clearing
out the whisky. They're just full
of it, cried 40 excited temperance
orator, who hasn't been Invited to
speak since.-Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

Fashionable Galveston lady at
a social gathering remarks jesting-
ly to Gilhooly: II wonder how
much ! would bring if put up at
auction and sold TO the highest
bidder.' Just about $4,000
"Why, my jowelry alone is worth
that Eyes, that's what put it
down iu nv estimate. ."-Galvestou
News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

- Y Ilpm \. NUIpHI'IT'''''' 'V'''''I'
Accommodation trains leave Lapccr, cast 100
D. m, Il:1l u. m. west, $500 p. M, ll;lp p. IN. 4;
Flint, cast, 1900 a. M, $3.50 y. m. west, s;41 a.
M, l;90 y. m. .-
through Pullman palace sleeping coach run
from Lansing 20 Buffalo ON trains passing fhni
at 7:l7 D. M, aud Lapecr at 500 p. N.
CHAs. L. PECK. IL. FUNNEL, W. l.. DAVIS,
Gcnl Manager, Supt. G2nl. Ikt.Agt
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

Old Mrs. Charles, mother OF the
celebrated actor. is related to
have been very juvenile look
ing till late in life. A friend
Of the family meeting ber SOP one
day. and commenting on the fact,
said: by the way, Charles. bow
old is your mother = Well an
swered the ipimitsble Charles. con-
sidering, ~ hardly know. She
must be forty; I'm thirty-nine."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

A man born at sea cannot be
proud Of his native land.-New
Orleans Picayune.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

Was it Schiller or the hen who
wrote, "The son in my domiuions
never set" |"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
NoRrIiVARD.

All trains daily except sunday.
G. Il. BUSH, IL. Is. bEDf AhD, ,,.i,
y. G. BROWN, Asst Genl Supt., jackson.
HENRY G. WENTWORTH,
Conn Pass'r and rickot Agont, Detroit,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The band of a regiment is a
platoon of rehabilitation In
dependent.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

'Tis easier to set an example
than a spleckled hen.--New York
News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

Stocking the fire department
purchasing hose.-Lowell Courier.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
WIT AND HUMOR.

Prairie chickens are game to the
last.-New Orleans Picayupc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
Canada Southern Railway,
O,sy American line 7hro,9h
TaD0CI0.

Cdnddd.
The popular route 70 Buffalo NagaTs re Iss, NsT
Track no curves, low grade, Westinghouse All
Brake and superior equipment, making It The IA
yorito line from Michigan 60 the cas-. lralns
leave Detroit as follows
Atlantic Express, daily, ,,oo 'oo = ID
Day Express, daily, ts'vW ' IN
Ta1Ia - Aaiiv excspt Sunday $50 n M
So. Louis EXP, daily, w m
Fayettc Exp, daily, except SUNDAY, $50 y m
Cincinnati Exp, daily, except SUNDAY, oiau ~
Wagner Palace Cars al trains Agentt
viii telegraph for hertha, etc Tickets and all in-
formation furnished by
Ar. FLETCHER, Agent, Alpsna
" L. MUIR ". q. ROACH
GeD. Manager. Pass. AGENT, Detroit
r.. +. Snow. q. r. 8 T. A., Detroit.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
NrI,AIfI,IAN.-ar

Beware OF limitations. SEQ that the name of T.
W. kinsman is in the glass Of the bottle.
Sold by druggists and dealers. Price, l0c.. S5c
Snd 7jc. 4SSyt
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
Detroit & Bav City Railroad,

uotEG toErT.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
ADANISON'S
BOTANIC COUGH RAIsAM

Has received the endorsement and rccolnmend,.
ton of cmminent Physicians and Scientific Men
every here IL has been introduced
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
VIZ p. NIIDEN, VI. b.

Commission dealer in Pine and Farming Lands
Pine Lands examined, estimated and sold on
commission Alpcua, Mich.
Pine and Farming lands for sale
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01
J.. UTER'S.
Eel I'm 70 ~-rusE.rT

alive trade that heretofore has been compelled
Some statements recently mado to the House
COMMITTEES on Railroads by Hon r. s, Spof-
lord, representing the Galveston Harrisburg
and San Antonio Railway, will be Of interest
Mr. Spolford said that had been
made FOR theimmedIate extension Of that line
10 I'll Paso. with abranGh To Eagle Pasa, or to
such polnto on the Rio Graneie ns will best sub
serve both tho military and commercial In
terests of the country. No subsidy was So
iicited In behalf OF this road. and the fact Of
It's Immediate construction was brought 10
the attention OF tho co,umittee chiefly
for their Information. Mr.. Spofr,rd sald
that the rails had already BEEN pro-
cured and delivered at Galveston for
tho construction OF tho line weatwardly
from San Antonio 100 miles. and that surveys
had been ordered and were Ia process Of com
pletion to El Paso. With the construction of
this road and Its connection with the South
ern Pacific (Huntington's road ut FL P,.so, It.,
advocates contend that true Southern P4.cl-
tic Railway will have been established upon
the shortest line between the two oceans, bav-
Ing New Orleans as its eastern terminus, and
that by June OF the present year continuous
communication by rail will be- established
from New Orleans to San Antonio. Iaavlng 900
miles only to be built to close the gap bet weeI
that point and the point OF connection with
the Southern Pacific road of California at Ell
paao
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01
HOW TO EQUALIZE TAXES.

Our object on this occasion is to explain In
as few words ~ possible the practical detail.
OF the equalization OF assessments. 1t is I'M
dastood, In the first place, that TO promise
equality Of taxation without tnsurlng an ab
soiute uniformity OF assessment i5 nothing
more nor less than to deceive The basis OF
taxation 10 tho assessment and unlr,ss
this be- made absolutely fair and equal
It is utterly impossible to make. anv
approach to fairness and equality In
distributing the burden OF government
among the people. Experience has shown
this, aud there is now no question as to the
necessity OF davoting our selves to the prob
lem Of eql .ltzing as se5sment5 Il We would
secure to the people the fuldtlment OF the
promise Of uniformity and equity In taxa
tIon. ao@.@u5m~
All being agreed upon these propositions, 1t
only remains to determine tbs IA ,st practical
Bile method OF ssclrtnx the desired result,
and, By way 81 furnishing a suggestion in
th4 premises, the DEMOCRAT will enieavor to
give an outline OF the system which has been
folnd to work most successfully elsewhere
Beginning therefore at the initial stage OF the
structure, let Us carry 1t forward In regular
order to Its completed development To the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01
A TRUE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAIL-
ROAD.

A dispatch from Washington published
Yesterday, announces that Mr.. Shelley. OF
Alabama has reported bill authorizing the
Secretary Of War to contract With the San
Antonio and Mexican Border ltlroad Com
pany for the immediate construction Of rail-
road from San Antonio to the Rio Grande, at
or near the town OF Laredo. which was Or
dered to be printed and recommitted. The
bill referred to Is known as this Barnes bill,
and Is being promoted by q local corporation
OF San Antonio OF which Gen. Jas. w. Barnes
Ia president. Ii asks for an appropriation OF
SIS 900 4 mile to aid the construction OF the
road, and Is pressed chiefly on the ground Of
its being a military necessity for tbs protec-
tlcn of frontier interests. Another bill is also
before the same committee OF the House, and
is known as thu International BILL 1t also
ks for subsidy to extend the
line OF the International railway
from San Antonio to Laredo, as originally
contemplated In its charter, and urges similar
reasons for It's encouragement by the national
government to those advanced Ia behalf OF
the Barnes measure. The building Of either
one Of these roads would place New Orleans
In direct Communication With the lower Rio
Grande, and thereby develop vast remuner-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01

The work on the sewerage system OF Mem
phis Is under the charge Of Col. Cleo. L
WarlDg, an eminent Nav York santtarian
md engineer. The work OF excavatinx the
main sewer was begun some DAYS ago with
public ceremonies, and some 500 men are now
ousily engaged Mt this work. Gangs Of men
IRE employed at the same time In every ward
E0R the city, digging the trenches or branch
sewers. The total length OF tho sewers Is
estimated ut fifty miles and all " the work
On them will be completed. 1t IL thought. by
the middle OF May. A for Bayou! Gaynso.
which enjoys the reputation, whether de-
seervedly or not 1t Is impossible to say, Of
having developed and spread the fever IN pre-
vious years, 1t will be thoroughly attended
70. A drain will be erected at Its mouth, 80
"a to reclaim the offensive bayou and keep
within Its banks pure and fresh water sup
ply all the year round.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01
MORE "TONEY,p

The editor OF tho Many Inder Is evidently
of an inauiring mind. HIS wants to know
II "all men are equal In the eyes 81 the
law2 aud II SO, how 1t Is that Justice of
the peace cam administer the oath of
Office to tho Governor as we'll 90 the
Chief Justice OF the State2" Our neigh
hor will find something like an answer to his
first eonundrum In au ancient document,
known as the Declaration Of Independence:
but his last query is rather n stumper. II We
were pressed for an answer. however, we
might feel tempted to say that 1t would de-
pend very much on the kind Of q man that
was acting as iustice OF the peace There
have been Justices Of tho peace In this State
that would undertake. to swear In or swear
out al most anything from o pr. sIdential can
dtdate down As general thing 1t has been
regarded as Incumbent upon the Chief jus
tice to nd minister tho oath TO the Governor
not that he can do 1t more scientifically, but
because 1t seems to be little more "toney,"
aa t were
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01

They have great respect for Kaiser Will
helm In Germany. and seem to still believe i1
the divine right and authority vt kings. Any
insult or outrage even to \ picture Of the En-
peror is high treason, and punished "a such,
4 wag called attention the other day tn tho
appaI eDt contradiction In the use Of tho En-
peror's ef1igy on the postage stamps. which
were hlackened, battered and abused, and
protested against this treatment Of their
sovereign. His complaint appears to have
struck home, Tor the German postoftee de-
pertment hss suddenly abolished the nye of a
portrait OF the Emperor On their stamps. and
viii hereafter use instead the Pf,lasjan eagle.
which may be battered with impunity.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01
The DEMOCRAT acknowledges tho receipt

The DEMOCRAT acknowledges tho receipt
from the author of two very iuter.sting pam
sphlets by DR.. M. Sehuppert. ons entitled
s"The Cure Of Ooique Fracture OF the Thigh
Bone, without Shortening thu Limb. and the
other "Vacoinatlon As u Profession against
Smallpox, before the Tribunal Of Common
Sense" The Doctor makes II must be ad-
smitted, very strong argument against
The practice Of vaccination. aud his
reasoning Is calculated to shake the
4Aith Of those who have looked tn 1t
~ the one and only salvation against
smallpox. The Doctor declares that ''vae-
Cination, as q protective measure against
smallpox, has forfeited its claim to tho con
60ence Of every clear-sighted man. That 1t
would be, therefore. 10 tbs general interest
of mankind to abandon Its practice altogether
cannot longer he doubted"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01
rhe Many Indsr very truly remarka TINT

The Many Indsr very truly renarka that
Although the people of the South complain
Or hard times, they have never had to strika
f0r better wages aud raise bread rows. :"
This, however, can readily be accounted for
In the fact that the Southern people are eI.
gagged almost exclusively In agricultural pur.
suits. and have. a. present. no surplus popi-
latlon, as In some Of the Northern Atlantic
Mates. When our lands shall All be- occupied
BY thrifty and Industrious pnpul .tion. ana
our cities oil grown to metropolitan dimen-
Mons, we will, doubtless. be able to compete
With our Northern brethren III the matte. u
ssstfikes" and "rUws." But we can never
hope to make the country attractive to the
professional tramp until 1t Ia overruu with
network Of railwaye or macadanized roads,
- ~ to render pedestliauisrn practicable.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-01

We have hac some expensive strikes In this
country. but england ia yet far ahead " ~
Ii this line. Thus the strike Of the Clyde
shipbuilders In Great Britaln. few years
ago cost them no less than 81, $40. 600. and
that OF the Durham miners 81 200 900. 1t Is
q noticeable fact that the strikers, although
often defeated In their eontests, generally ae-
Nomplsh their purpose Ia the end by their
pertinacity. For instance the misans and
Others engaged In the house-hu liing trades
II London started some years ago to
Iflaht for half holiday on Saturday. they
lufruck for 1t and were defeated; struck again
MY to be beaten: but. at last, after two
arsars. lockout. and ut . cost OF s25o,ooo, they
ss,ore victorious and secured their holiday,
Iuhich U now enjoyed by 100000 working men
n London, and Is worth s., Soo. ooo year 70
them.