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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Change the system.

On the subject of improving highway
roads and the laws governing their
maintenance, M. C. L. Gould, of Mis-
souri,, has this to say:
First-Change Il g laws in relation to
road making SO as to conform to the
age of progress in which we live. Our
present road laws are relic of the past
are when it was difficult to get mr. .iey to
pay taxes and when the cou' ~ was
sparsely settled and the burde:i Of road
making fell on few men, mostly farm
ers. But times have changed. and all
road taxes should be collected ia cash,
the same as other taxes.
Second Let all roads be divided into
three classes; the first class should COM
prise all main roads between cities and
large towns; second class, all important
country roads; third class, al other
roads.
Third The making and repairing Of
roads should be let out to the lowest
competent and responsible bidder for a
term of not less taan five wears, who
should act under the Instructions Of a
| County Road Commissioner, who should
be surveyor and civil engineer. Our
present road system is very faulty.
There are really but few men that are
competent overseers Of roads. 1t is next
TO impossible to get farmers to leave
| their farm work to work out road taxes
at the only season of the year when
roads should be graded namely; the
| spring.
A $50, 900 statute 10 John G. Calhoun
will soon be erected at Charleston, S. c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
4 C0lored Commission.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Senator Haw-
ley has introduced bill in the senate.
which IS now under consideration by
the committee on education and labor,
providing for the appointment of COM
mission of colored men to enquire into
and report upon the industrial. intellec-
tual and material progress If the col
ored people of the United States since
the war. The bill provides that the
commission shall consist of five colored
persons. who are to submit their report
TO the President. 1t appropriates S15.-
600 to pay its expenses, besides 81. 900
for contingent expenses, $4,000 for a
secretary, and $1,000 for a steno-
grapher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
FIGURING ON FACTS.
With a Desire TO Evolve Plan that WIN smooth
the Rough Places.

WASHINGTON, April 10. Marshal
Jewell is expected to be in Wa ihington
this week for consultation with mem
bers Of the Republican national com
mittee. The question to be settled is
when~to summon a meeting Of the com
mittee for the issuance of a call for the
conventions TO elect delegates to the
next national convention. The COM
mittee is bound to observe the district
rule, under explicit instructions of the
Chicago convention, but how they will
do it is an open question. Their course
may or may not be such as to make
their instructions effective. The CON-
mittee met on the 9th of March, and
VIM. L. Chandler and Edward McPher-
son presented report recommending
that the districts call their several con
ventions and elect delegates to the ma
tional convention direct, without going
into state convention except for the dele
gate at large. At this meeting Geo. G.
Gorham presented minority report
adv coating state conventions and the
unit rule. The committee adopted the
majority report. Col. Hooker, Jewell
and others have expressed desire TO
prescribe some rule in the call TO pre-
vent. as far a. possible. the recurrence
Of contests in the general convention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
A Snread hy SAWYER.

WASHINGTON, April o. Last evening
Senator Sawyer gave an elaborate din
ner TO some gentleman friends. Tn his
right was Postmaster General Howe; on
his left ex-Seeretary Blaine The other
guests were; President pro lem. Of the
Senate, David Davis; Secretary Of the
Interior Teller, Judge Mac Arthur. SEN
ators Morrill,, Fair. Hill of Colorado.
Cameron of Wisconsin. Capt Eads. J.
H. Hows, Representatives Bragg, Will
liams, Caswell. Hazelton, Duestcr, and
Messrs. Alley and White
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Topping Tnrnpikes.

Collinsyille is agitating the feasibility
of building a covered road to East St
Louis. The plan is to build gabled
roof of planks hutted together upon
cedar posts standing inward at the top
over a convex road bed made of dirt.
and rolled with roller weighing 10000
pounds. The cost to build and main
tain dirt road, with shed over il,
would be, it is estimated. just one-half
what rock would cost to build and
keep in order At a meeting Of the cit
liens Of Collinsyille held last week, the
sum of $40, 800 was subscribed towards
the proposed "shcd road" We DO not
see why this project is not perfectly
feasible, and it may be the first step
towards the solution Of the road problem
in Illinois. alton, u.s., Telegraph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Charles Francis Friend.

BosToN. April Il S. Morrison.
who was arrested for obtaining $4,000
in checks from the Hon. Charles Francis
Adams in a bunko game, was arraigned
this evening on three counts charging
him with larceny; each count represent
ing check. He waived examination
and was committed in default of S25,-
600 bail to await the action of the grand
jury. 1t has been ascertained that
Morrison name is James Fitzgerald
alias 1.-The Kid and that he is known
as the bunko man who began operations
in New York with Charlie Miller, who
was shot some time ago in a bar-room
fight
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
A New Note.

WASHINGTON, April THE comp
troller of the currency has. with the APP
proval of the secretary, decided to is
sue five dollar national bank notes upon
plates, the principal features of which
will be an engraved head of the late
President Garfield, with the new char
ter numbers in various portions of the
notes, and particularly in the border, so
that the identity of the note may be
easily ascertained from any fragment.
Other denominations of bank notes of
the series Of 1882 will be changed so
that they can be readily distinguished
from former issues.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Stout Smiling.

WAsBINGToN, April 10 The report
Of the House Election Committee shows
that the charges Of fraud and ballot-box
stuffing in South Carolina are doubtless
true. 1t shows that the Republican
majority Of 5000 for Mackey was
thrown out, and Democrat seated.
In some places the ballot-boxes con-
tanned more Democratic tickets than
the whole number Of voters These
facts Justify Brewster's letters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

A number Of goody goody people.
with an abnormal inclination toward jus
tice with big J, are rushing into print
to endeavor to stop the tide of petitions
which are rolling in for the pardon Of
Sergeant Mason. They should pur-
chase copy of the story Of the old
lady who attempted to sweep back the
Atlantic with broom and pcruse it
carefully under the shade of some con-
yenient tree.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Beating the Rest.

BosToN, April g. In the Creedmore
short range match at Walnut Hill to-day
the worlds record at 200 yards was
beaten by II. G. Bixby, of the Rifle As
ISOLATION. Starting with fun score OF
ten bulls eyes, Mr.. Bixoy continued IN
til twenty-eight bulls eyes had been re-
corded to his credit, thus beating the
best previous record. twenty bulls eyes,
made in 1880 by w NJ. Forrow and
placing him at the head of the short
range shooters of the world. Mr.. Bixby
also leads the record on mass and de-
eimal targets, having made 115 out Of a
possible 120 points in the former and 30
ont Of a possible 100 on the latter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Public Sale.

:, The undersigned, residing TWO miles west Of
Monttorl. Will sell NJ auction, TUESDAY. APRIL
- lsSs commencing at l0oclock ia the forenoon
ihe following described property: Five head of
horses comprising three-year lid and two
year o!q mitch Cows, Yearlings aud / two
year old TRADED Ban. IL head of fine Shee- f6
and Oats. ~
TERMS:--Al sums Of $40 and under. Cash. All
ever thar amount months time Will be riveu
81 per cent with rood security: per cent. an
for Cash 5W2 DAEgn KITCU
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

ssThe Merry War, by Strauss, has
made great success at the New York
Thalia tGerman) Theatre as in any Of
the European capitals, where it is sung
nightly. The play turns on the rivalry
between Genoa and Massa-Carrara for
the possession of a tickle dancer who
has made contracts with the theaters Of
both towns. The outcome is war, in
the course of which the forces of Genoa
! beieaguer the fortress of Massa-Carrara,
which is defended by women in uniform.
The music is Of the dance order, as in
''Diedeimaus, and quite as faseinat-
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
SKIN DISEASES CURED

BY pR FRNztrR,s Magic Ointment. Cures
A. u by magic. Pmpies, Black Heads or CRIBS
Bioiche and Erupuons on the face leaving the
skin clear, healthy and beautiful Also cures
Itch, BARRIERS Itch, salt Rheum. letter Ring
worm, Scald Head. Chapped Hands. Sore Nipples
Sore Lips. old. obstinate Ulcers and Sores. s.
SKIN DISEASE r. Drake. Esq. Cleveland
a., suffered beyond All description from a skin
disease which appeared on his hands head aud
face and nearly destroyed his eyes The most
careful doctoring failed 10 help him. and after
all had failed he used Or. Fraziers Magic omit
meut aLd WAS cured by few applications
- The FIRST and only positive cure for skin
diseases ever discovered. Sent by mail on re-
cent of price, FIFTY Cents. HENRY x CO.
Sole Projectors Cleveland. O.
Tor Blind, Bleeding. Itching or [ lcerated Piles
DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment Is
cure. Price S1.al, by mail For sale bv
Druggists. ;0vl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Water for lie CapiinI.

MADISON, WIS, April Z The Water
Works Committee Of the common coun-
ell has secured the services Of Chester
b. Davis, the constructor Of the Omaha
Works, 10 engineer and supervise the
construction Of a similar system in this
city The present season eleven and 4
half miles Of pipe viii be laid, and the
cost will be about SlO0. 900
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
ApDlYing to Austria.

VIENNA, April IA report from
Cettinje says that through the influence
Of Prince Nikato, Of Montenegro, the
Crivoscian leaders have offered to sub
NIT to Austria on terms of general am
nesty, exemption from military service
and that the state rebuild the houses
destroyed during the Instruction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

A rumor is in circulation TO the effect
that Chas. Francis Adams was enticed
into bunko establishment and relieved
of some $4,000 by the rude operators.
Such a giddy young thing should not be
allowed to wander around alone subject
TO the wiles of malicious men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
" VI. MCNDNITAL, JOnnIy Jud!
Dated March 20 1882. 3
roTlcE TO CREDITORS -FAoAN.

state 81 Wisconsin. County Court for Grant
couuty-ln Probate. ia The matter of the estate
OF Arthur Pagan deceased
Notice T. hereby given, that the claims and
demands ~ all persons against Arthur Pagan.
late Of the town Of Patch Grove in said county
deceased, will be received examined and adj
lusted by !. Carson, Scott. Henry Young and
George Ballautinc, commissioners appointed BY
the County Court Of said county for that pur.
pose, at the late residence Of said Arthur Pagan,
deceased, in the town of Patch Grove in said
county Vt Grant, on the 18th day OF June 1882
and the llth day Of September A. d. 1889 Also
thal SIX t6t mouths from and after the llth DAY
nf March, 4. d. 1882, il the time limited for the
creditors Of ~aii Arthur Pagan deceased to- pre-
sent THAR claims TO said Commissioners for cy.
animation and Allowance.
DATED March nth A. D. 1882
Is order OF the Cont.
2Hf WM. MCG0NIGAL.
County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

MIR. Hunt will no longer have the
privilege of ordering the Jack Tars to
strike the flying jibboom and double reef
the to-gallant-forecastle. He is booked
for residence among the blood thirsty
Nihilists. As minister to Russia he may
yet have the honor of being blown up in
company with his august majesty the
Gar
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Patents! Frank :, :, \ ''rs"'.'

Lock Box 656. Washington ID. Z. sR%~Ten years
experience. | make No CHARGE for u.y ser
vices unless a patent be granted Preliminary
examination in the Patent Office a. to the
lpdteutahilty 1T au invention free. Send sketch
or model Of tho device and areport viii be made
as 10 the probability Of obtaining patent.
Special attention given 10 rejected applications
ia the hands Of others
REFERENCES III. >, senators, Hon. Geo +
Edmunds of Vermont. Hon David Davis and
Gen. John A. Logan, Of Illinois; Hon. Benz. H.
Hi of Georgia Hon. l.. q G. Lamar Of Miss !;
Hon. :. VI. Cullcm, Gov. Of Illinois the Hon
Commissioner uf Patents sud Corps Of Examiners
Write Cor circular aud Instructions s6tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

Damocles was hanger-on Of do
nysius. King Of Syracuse, and did a
good zeal Of ilauering Of his master.
who WITS sensible man, and once put,
Damocles at a table with sword hang
ing b. hair over bis head He meant
70 show him that every lot has its draw
back. Cicero tells this, and every ora
tor since, now and then hangs up Damo-
clcs' sword.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Preparing for War.

WASHINGTON, April 10 II i OK
pected the organization Of Republican
and Democrat congressional campaign
committees will be completed next
week. 1t is thought Phi. Thompson, Of
Kentucky, will be- the Democratic see
rotary and Sergeant-at-arms and Hooker
the Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
Lotion! 81 I. !: i. ].
81

BAXTER's HORsE LOTION OF cure.
W. b. BAXTER, Lancaster Wis
N0T ut Great chance TO make money
GULU Those who always take advantage
OF the good chances for making money that are OF.
fered. generally become wealthy while those who
do not improve such chances remain in poverty
We want many men. women, boys and girls to
work for right in their own localities. Any
one can do the work properly from the first start
Tho business will pay more than ten times ordi-
nary wages. Expensive outfit furnished free
No one who engages fails tn make money rapids
You can devote your whole time to the work or
only your spare moments. Full information and
particulars sent free. Address SrIEsoN 81 Co.,
Portland. Maine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
GRANT COUNTY, WIsCONsiaoriosl r
STATISTIC

Population ..-............ 1852
Area in spare miles,...............,... 1886
State valuation of property for 1881, Sill Ts4 700
GRANT COUNTY, one of the oldest and largest
counties in the state, is situated in the extreme
southwest corner-in size being about the SAM
area as the state of Rhode Island. Itsfrst settle
ment dates back TO 1927.
The county now ranks seventh in population
and twelfth IN wealth The principal products
are torn, Oats. Cattle and Hogs, Of the latter i'm
mense quantities are shipped every year.
GRANT CoUTY. to settlers. still offers advantages
equal TO II not superior TO any county in the state
and Is destined in the future in the past
havingits terminus In the county AT LANCASTER,
the county seat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
EoRECLosURE SALE :-MccoRMIcK ct al.

FORECLOSURE SALE:-MCCoRMJcK ct al
state Of Wisconsin. County Of Grant-ss. Cir.
cult Court. Isabella Spark plaintiff " Benjamin
Mccormick and Catherine Mccormick his wife
G0ttfried Prior and NJ, G. Thompson Defendants.
Notice il h. reby given that by virtue and in
pursuance Of Judgment Of foreclosure and order
81 sale rend red al general term OF the Circuit
court 81 Grant County. Wisconsin. held in the
court house in the city Of lauca zteT Grant county
Wisconsin. commencing on the first day Of Feb
ruary. A.. d. 1881. aud on the 9Th day OF February
~ ID. 1881, Judgment was rendered in the above
entitled action and the time allowed by law for
redemption having expired and no redemption
having been made therein. the undersigned
Sheriff Of Grant county. Wisconsin, will on the
IN day Of April. A d. 1882 at one o clock in the
afternoon Of said day al the front door Of the
court house in the city Of Lancaster ia said
county aud state. aforesaid offer for sale and
sell 10 the highest and best bidder or bidders for
cash the following described mortgaged premi ser
or 80 much thereof as may be sufficient to raise
ihe amount due the plaintiff for principal inter
est and costs together with the expense Of sale to-
wit:
The southeast quarter Of the southeast quarter
Of section eighteen tSl and the north half Of the,
northwest quarter OF the northeast quarter Of
section nineteen C19) town three 81 range four
%, west. In Grant county. Wisconsin. Dated
Sheriff office, Lancaster, Wis. Feb'y Goth 1882
Std Grant 20. Wis
GEO. CLEMENTs0N, Plaintiffs Attorney.
?. o. Address, Lancaster, Grant Co.. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
They Don't Like IT.

BERLTS. April THE papers Of this
city comment on the Intervention OF
President Arthur in the case Of DIR.
Lsnson, sentenced to death in England
for murder, as unjustifiable and NEEDLE
Gonna
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
NoTIcEToC Observation-Disclosures vT

6pc a week in your own town s. outfit free.
pUU Na risk. Everything new Capital not
required We will furnish sou everything Many
are making fortunes. Ladies make as much a.
men, and boys and girls make great pay. Reader,
If YOU want a business at which you can make
great pay all the time yon work. write To- partic-
uars to II. IIAILErT " Co.. Portland, Maine.
itT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

Uncle Sammy has his eye on the
Presidency in 1884. Aspiring politicians
will take notice. When Samivil has his
eye on anything there's danger ahead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

Bluff King Hail. was snatched clear
out of his doubtlet at Milwaukee on cleo
ton day. He now regretfully remem-
bers that ''all that glitters is not gold. =,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

The managers of the cotton and wool
en- mills at Cohvos, New York, have
been tempting providence by announc-
ing that wages will be reduced after the
24th. A strike is underlined for OPEN
ing the season after the above date.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

The Iowa Co Democrat thinks Judge
Cothren could have pulled through
against most any odds but those one
week ago were entirely too much for
him. inst what we said all along but
the Democrat hardened It's heart and
would listen to never d note.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

The dam across the Rock River, at
GAINESVILLE, was washed out last Sunday
evening by high water. The dam was
280 feet wide and 100 feet was carried
ont
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

Did Mississippi take lessons from Bill
Price, or did the great statesman of the
eighth district sit at the feet of the south
ern redistricters, is the question now to
be decided.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

The Dubuque Times of Sunday last
was six PACED edition Even though
the enlargement was made up mostly of
advertisements THE HERALD is pleased
to witness the enterprise shown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

1t is officially announced that the
President has formed his cabinet Just as
he intends it to remain. Relief immeas-
urable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

The stalwarts continue to take the
buns Worthington of the Boston
Traveller, the stalwart organ of that
baked beansy town is the last trencher
man to be seated at the government
fahln
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13
EsTATE-J. ALLEN BARBER. Deceased.

state q Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County-In Probate
Notice Is hereby given. that at a special April
term OF the Comfy Court, to be held in and for
said county, at the Mouse in the city Of Ian
caster, in said county, on the third Tuesday Of
April, A. d. 1882, being April 18th, 1892 the
following matter viii be heard and considered ::
The application Of George Clementson. cxecu-
tor OF the last will and testament of j. Allen
Barber, late Of the city of Lancaster In said
county. deceased. for the examination and allow
ance of his final account as such executor and
assignment Of the residue of said estate 10 the
persons entitled thereto
BY order Of the Court
VIM McGONIGAL, County Judge
d N
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

The Potomac flats have got into the
house. just how many flats from other
portions of the country get in the same
place would be a nice point to adjust.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

Gen. John A. Logan has gone to tie
Hot Springs, Arkansas. The General
should wait until the campaign opens in
Illinois. 1t will be sufficiently warm
about that time with no need for more
heated temperature.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

A tornado passed over the southern
portion of Michigan last week, killing
several persons and damaging consider
able property.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

Longfellow's poetry has been set to
music with astonishing frequency.
Something ike thirty-fiye operas. can
tatas and songs have been composed
for his poems.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

The Mississippi Democrats, by their
porcine qualities in redistricting that
state, have so Disguised the respectable
citizens as to render likely the return of
two or three Republican members of
CONGRESS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

BY the explosion of the tow boat
Bella Mac near Lacrosse, last Saturday,
five persons were killed and ten severely
burned and scalded.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

1t is now time for Senator Hoar, of
Massachusetts to cry senatorial court
esy'' and resign. The appointment OF
Worthington to the Boston collectorship
is extremely distasteful to the Senator
and is opposed by nearly the entire state
delegation as well. 1t is probable that
Senator Hoar will content himself with
stout opposition to the confirmation
of the appointment and continue to re-
tain his seat. One feather brain in a
generation would seem enough.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

DrGT 7 business now before the pebble
d DN L NoH can make money faster at work
for as than NJ anything else. capital not needed
We viii start Won. SIG day and upwards made
At home by the indus rous Men women bows
and girls wanted everywhere 10 work for n@
Now Is the time Noa can work in spare time
only or give your whole time TO the business
Nou can live 81 home ard do the work. No other
hRsiueSs will pay you nearly As we'll No one can
fail TO make enormous pay by engaging AZ once
Costly outfit and terms free Money made fast
easily and honorably Address rRUE * CO., An
eUsta. Maine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

One by one the roses fall Hayes
civil service order met with an untimely
death at the hands of Asst Postmaster
General Hatton, last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-13

A Pennsylvania sportsman took aim
at a bird and shot his brother-in-law.
1t isn't every one who can have such
luck.