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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
A Story of Jenny Lind

In 1S47 Guila Grisi and and Jennv
Lind were singing in London. but a.
different places. Each star struggled to
outshine the other, and those who one
evening went into ecstasies over Crisis
Norma" were the next evening enrap.
tured with Lind's ''Casta Diva Spcb
was the rivalry that it was not expected
that they would sing together in a pub-
lie concert. But Queen Victoria. think
ing it shame that two singers SO emf
nent should be separated by a petty
jealousy, requested both to appear at a
court conceft of course, they complied
with the request. The Queen cordially
welcomed them together for the first
time. She then gave the signal for the
concert 10 begin. As Jenny Lind was
the younger OF the two, it had been ar
ranged that she should sing first. With
perfect confidence in her powers she
stepped forward aud began. But, chanc-
ing to glance at Grisi, she saw the
Southron's malignant gaze fastened
upon her. The fierceness OF her look
almost paralyzed her. Her courage left
her, her voice trembled, and everything
before her eyes darkened. She became
SO faint that she nearly fell. BY the ut
most Xertion of her will, however, she
succeeded in finishing her ara. The
painful silence that followed its con
eluslon-a silence ever noticeable where
those present are embarrassed-con
WINGED / er she had made failure. The
conviction was confirmed by the triumph
ant expression on Crisis countenanee
Despite the semi-torpidity of her senses
she realized that the failure meant lost
giory, the destruction of her happiness,
and the modification and grief of her
parents and friends. Suddenly some
thing it seemed like a voice from
heaven-whispered, "Sing one of the
old songs i'll your mother-tongue." She
caught at the idea as an inspiration.
which had flashed into her mind between
the termination Of the vocal part of the
aria and the accompanies final chords.
She, unnoticed by the company. asked
him to rise, and took the vacated seat
For few seconds she suffered her fin
gers to wander over the keys in a low
prelude. Then she began to sing. Her
selection was little prayer which. in
the long ago, she had loved above all
OilltI oOilSS III Bci roOHf-
toire. She had not thought of it for
years. As she sang, she was no longer
IN the presence of royalty, but in her
fatherland, surrounded by those who
listened not to critieise. Not one of
those before her understood the words
OF the prayer" but the plaintiveness
of the melody and the inspired tones of
the pure, sweet voice brought the moist
IRE to every eye. There was the silence
of admiring wonder. When, having
finished the prayer" she lifted her
mild blue eyes to her rival, whose
flaming orbs had SO disconnected her,
she found no fierce expression on her
counteuance, but, instead, tear dia-
inonding the long black eyelashes. A
moment after, with the inpulsiveness
eharacterizing the children of the trop-
les, Grisi rushed to Jenny Lind's side,
paced her arm around the girls neck.
aud kissed her, regardless OF the look
ers-on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
ESTHETIC CRITICISM.
Limblike InnOcency or Cultured Assinimlty. -
Whether Are We Drifting.

This is too ravishing, exquisitely
too, too said pretty maiden in an
olive-green velvet suit and brigand hat,
standing in front of an inoffensive little
landscape at the Art association exhibit
ton.
''Ya-as, quite SO" said youth at her
side, dressed in a boys jacket. tights,
and toothpick shoes and holding a soup
dish hat in his hand ''Ah, l can't say
| met anything better in all my wander
ing throughout Eurwope, don't yon
know! However, fellah must object,
you know, to the cherwesch awro, YOU
know. All, YOU must agwee with me
there. Positively, Miss Winlander, yea
must.
''Oh. dear, Mr.. Snobington. you are too
dreadfully, awfully critical" said the
young lady tapping the youth playfully
with her gold eyeglasses. See what
a delicate subtle something turks in
that suggestion of an applicant at the
left, And oh, that roof So Turner
que. SO full of unexpressed passion
and hidden unmeaningness. Oh, Mr..
Snobington, it is positively incompre-
hensible. I'm quite sure | never saw
anything American so suggestiyely
Cornish, never.
"Ah-ya-as, vervy good for this side
of the wa-tar, > said her companion,
sticking monkey glass in his eye, and
finally succeeding in keeping it there,
after a series of facial contortions wor-
thy of the lamented G.. L. Fox. 'As-ah-
my fwend Barwon Fwad used to say,
You know, we mustn't expect too much
of-ah-a new countwe. Must say, though,
its a tremendously good attempt for an
ah-American artist-ah. Ah-but of course
you know, fellow must 90 to the
Fwench artists for the lum-tum thing,
don't you know. The barwon always
said evwething else WASH worth wap
you know. But-ah-of course its deuced
wough not to give Amerwica cwedit faw
a good picture now and then, don't YOU
know. All, ya-as, the thing isn't half
bad. you know, faw young countwe-
ali
go on, Mr.. Snobington, said the
maiden. Its too delightfully."-, pre-
ciously lovely to hear you talk. You
travelled gentlemen are so horribly,
eXcellently well-informed" And they
glided on tothe next picture. brooklyn
Edgle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

house, with Naomi and Rachel, discuss
ing Johns freak. During that day and
next morning Mahlon would glance at
John at times with an expression made
up of hope, and suspicion of Johns
sanity.
At noon next day John quietly hitched
up the horse again, and without asking
leave, drove off, with re-assuring
smile to Rachers inquiring looks as he
went. This was hours before the mail
was due, and joni had on his Sunday
clothes too. He did not get back until
supper time, and then handed letter
10 Mahlon, in the presence of the rest. II
was postmarked New York, and the
farmer opened it with trembling hands.
John" said he, after he had read it,
and handed it to Naomi, '.thee made no
vain boast. Woodford says / can have
all the time | want. Thee has done me
great service. | only wish knew how
| could repay thee"
perhaps you cam said John,
smiling, and taking Rachel by the hand.
Suppose you let me take care of this
young lady in the future Pr
''Why, Racheln' cried Mahlon, in as
lDiilsNIlbnI. DDtS lntt anu UOUn--
But Rachel's answer was not distinct
ly audible, her face being so close to
John Paul's waistcoat.
Has thee thought about means to
support wife?'' inquired Naomi, with
last flutter of expiring loyalty to Alb
salon Browning.
There need be no trouble on that
score" returned John. But have a
confession to make. I have in some
measure deceived you. When you asked
my name, just said-John Paul.
and has thee been using name to
which thee had no right" demanded
Naomi. severely.
II have right 10 that name, but
there is more to it. | am John Paul
Frobisher."
"Frobisherr' exclaimed Mahlon, as
light broke in on him. Then thee is
II am, or rather was, the holder of
your mortgage. | say was drawing a
paper from his breast pocket and hand
ing it TO Naomi. Il have been to West
Chester, and made an assignment to
your wife. | hope she'll be a lenient
creditor to you, Mahlon. You see, /
had been taking a pedestrian tramp for
health and amusement, and you came
across me just as had run sufficiently
to seed in the journey, and was about
to take the cars for home. This face of
Rachers attracted me, and she's the
captive of my bow and spear, anyhow.
| won her by fair fight" said he, laugh
ing.
They all sat down to supper The
farmer said his customary grace with
great junction. For what we are to re-
ceive, the Lord make us truly thank
full y and John, whose hand had found
that of Rachel somehow under the table
cloth, responded with fervent ''Amenm
-Harper'S Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
Perils Of Sleeping Cars.

There is good deal of interest mani
tested these days on the part of the
American people relative to the mater
of separate sleeping cars for the two
sexes. 1t is move i'll the wight direc-
ton, and we hope it will win. AS it is
now, no gentleman travelling alone is
safe.
Several months ago, entirely alone,
we travelled from Laramie to Chicago
and back, making the round trip with 40
at home, and that entire journey was
made with no one to whom we could look
for protection.
When we returned our hair had turned
perfectly white with the horror of those
dreadful nights.
There was one woman from Philadcl-
phia, whose name we will not mention,
aud who rode all the way between Oma-
la and Chicago III one car Almost the
first thing when We started out of Oma-
ha she began to make advances toward
MS by asking us If we would not hold
her lunch basket while she went afa3r a
drink.
She also asked lis for our knife to peel
al orange.
These things look small and insignifi-
cant. hut i'll the light of later develop
meats they are of vital Importance.
That evening we saw with horror that
the woman's section was adjoining our
own.
We asked the conductor if this could
not be changed; but he laughed coldly
and told us to soak our head, or some
such unfeeling remark.
That is one bad feature OF the present
system A man travelling alone gets no
sympathy or assistance from the couduc
tor.
1t would be impossible to describe the
horror and appreciation of that awful
night All through its vigils we sitf
fered on till near morning, when titcG
nature yielded, and we fell into a trout
led sleep.
There we lay, fair and beautiful, III
the soft gray of approaching day, thou
sands of miles from our home, and less
than ten feet away, great horrid WON
an from Pennsylvania, to whom we had
not even been introduced.
How we could have slept so soundly
under the circumstances we are vet uu-
able to tell. but after perhaps twenty
minutes of slumber we saw, above tht.
footboard of our berth and peering oyel
at us, the face of that woman. With a
wild bound we were on our feet III the
aisle of the car. The other berths had
all disappeared but ours.
The other passengers were sitting
quietly In their seats, and it was half
past o'clock The woman from Penn
sylvania was in the day coach.
1t was only horrid dream.
But supposing it had been a reality
And any man that travels alone is liabl..
to be insulted at any time. We do not
care for luxury in travelling. All we
want is the assurance that we are safe.
The experience which We haze mar
rated above is only one of a thousand.
Did you note the careworn look of the
man who is travelling alone? The vild.
haunted expression on the countenauee
and the horrible apprehension that is de-
picted there?
You may talk about the various causes
that are leading men downward to early
graves, but the nervous strain induced
10y the fear that while they are taking
out their false teeth or buttoning their
suspenders, prying eyes are looking over
the foot-board Of their berths. is cor
structing more new-made graves than
consumption or the Ute war.-Eyc' s
boomerang.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
Grandpa's Darling.

A golden head. and pair Of eyes
Blue and merry as summers skies
Dimpled cheeks and dimpled chin,
Where many kisses have tumbled in!
TuAT's grandpa's darling And where is he :
Enthroned, as usual. on grandpa's knee.
Searching pockets in coat and vest
With mischievous fingers never at rest
lis grandpa ever finds time to play
With his Troublesome comfort every day;
Never TOO tired. never too sad,
To make the little one merry and glad.
There arc Kisses for every bruise and tumble,
Kisses for even scowl or a grumble,
And . host Of secrets. / viii confess,
Which nobody ever is able to guess
So dear old grandpa with silver hair.
And " grandpa's darling" without care
To shadow the JOY Of his little heart.
Are rarely each from the other apart.
And cen when the twilight comes at last.
Aud the drowsy blue eyes are closing fast.
From grandpa arms and from grandpa's breast
Mamma must bear her boy to rest
R1rper's Jseklg
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
Garfleid's Inaugural Address.

Perhaps no better illustration of Gen
eral Garheld's mighty endurance and
capacity for work can be given than
that contained in the history of the Sd
and 4th OF March The Sd was passed
in a continuous round of receptions of
friends, and the important conferences
relating to his cabinet; the close of the
day brought unwonted weariress, only to
be followed by banquet at the White
House, and the reunion of his class
mates. Returning late to his hotel, some
time after midnight, he redrafted
nearly throe-fourths of his inaugural
address; his faithful and devoted secre-
tary, Mr.. Brown, assisting him in his
toll. The rough sheets of this impor-
tant paper, now in my possession, bear
testimony to his idomitable perseverance
and WILL and his fastidious and scholarly
tastes. These manuscripts are volnmi-
nous, and exhibit in a remarkable and
his habits Of thought and work, his fund
of knowledge, and his versatility way
reach in the handling of the great prob
lens of craftsmanship. There is no
less than half-dozen separate and dis
tinct drafts of the address in whole or
i'll part, each profusely adorned with
notes. interlineations, and marginalia.
The mass if appropriately arranged.
would make paper of no small worth
and proportion. When, at the reading
of one of these tentative drafts to me in
February last, had expressed to him
my desire to possess it. he exclaimed in
his characteristic and original way:
What you would not wish the stag
gerings of my mind, would you?n
Col. RockweH ia the Century.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
An Experiment with Hogs,

An Iowa farmer put up twenty-one
year-old hogs for fattening, and for the
first twenty-one days fed them on shelled
corn, of which they ate eighty-three
bushels. During this portion they gained
S73 pounds, or upwards of 10 pounds to
the bushel of corn. He then fed the
same hogs for fourteen days on dry corn
meal during which time they consumed
forty-seven bushels and gained 535
pounds or eleven and three-quarters
pounds to the bushel. The same hogs.
next fed fourteen days on corn meal and
water mixed, consumed 55l bushels of
corn, and gained 7S1 pounds. or Isl
pounds of pork to the bushel. He then
fed fourteen days on corn meal cooked
and the hogs gained 799 pounds, or
very near fifteen pounds Of pork to
the bushel Of meal Pioneer Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

4 Young and sprighty schoolmistress
of delicate build in Rush creek. town
ship. Ohio, displayed a wonderful
amount of nerve last Thursday, when
some big boys tried lockout. She
dubbed her ruler and pitched into
them with such vim that they sued for
peace at any price. The stout oaken
ruler was broken into three pefces, and
several of the hoodlums were badly
broken about the heads and bodies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
Health is Wealth I!

DR.. Z. c. Vests Nerve aud Brain Treatment:
specific for Iystera, Dizziness, Commissions
Nervous Headache, Mental Depression Loss OF
Memory, Spermatorrhoa. Impotency Inrolun.
tary Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by
over-exertion, sef-ahuse, or ovef-induigance
which leads To misery, decay and death One
box will cure recent cases. Each box contains
one months treatment One dollar box, or six
boxes for five dollars; Gent by mail prepaid on
receipt Of price. We guarantee six boxes to cure
any case. With each order received nv Us for six
boxes, accompanied with five dollars we will
sendthe purchaser our written guarantee to re-
turn the money II the treatment does not effect
azure. Guarantees issued only when the treat
menti ordered direct from u.s. Address. JOHN
c. WES & CO, Sole Propretors 1871 Il 1873 W.
Madison ST., Chicago. I'll. MORRISON, PLUM
MER & CO., Wholesale Agents, Chicago, III.
30yf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
SKIN DISEASES CURED

BY Dn fEAzIER's Magic Ointment. Cures
- II by magic, lfmples, Black Heads or Grub-.
Blotches and EruptiOns or the face, leaving the
Itch, BARRIERS Itch, Salt Rheum. letter. Ring
worm, Scad Head, Chappcd Hands Sore Nipples
Sure LIPS, old, obstinate Ulcers and Sores, sc.
skIN DISEASE +, Drake. Esq. Cleveland.
g., suffered beyond all description from skin
disease which appeared on his hands, head and
face and nearly destroyed his EYES, The most
careful doctorng failed 10 help him, and after
all had failed he used nr. Frazier's Magic ONT
mcnt and was cured By few applications.
~ The FIRST and only positive cure for skin
diseases ever disco cred. Sent by mail on re
ccipt OF price, Fifty Cents. HENRY Il CO.
Sole Proprietors, Cleveland, ..
For Blind, Bleeding Itching or liberated Pie.
DIR. Williams Indian pile Ointment is
sure cure Price Si.JD, by mail. For sale By
Druggists. 46yi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

Ex-Secretary Blaine daughter, Miss
Maggie. il pursuing her studies in Paris.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

Ex-Postmaster James was once a
printers boy Applicants should re-
member that only one devil is necessary
to an Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

Gladstone celebrated his seventy
second birthday recentlv,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

Patti thinks Theodore Thomas lust
too conceited for anything" Thomas
rrcfrrncafra
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
ESthetiC Evolution.
The Tidal wave OF Bitterness InYades the
Domain OF Dress with
Good Results.
A BeWildoring List Of Costumes from
Which None need Turn Away
Disconnected.
The Beneficial Result Of a Judlcioas Combination
q SundoNers and Roses with the Dress
Of the Present.


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COSTUMES WITHOUT CONVERSATIONS.
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destitute Of other ornamontation. This
at time when the most lavish adorn-
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12
Manifesto No. 1.
JANUARY /, 1882.

Early in the Fall we promised
to fill this space with a flaming
"ad." telling of Our IMMENSE Stock
OF STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS for
the Fall and Winter trade but the
fact is that we have been SO busy
selling goods that we had no time
to write up an "ad.' for the print
ers. We wishto say however, to
our Friends and Customers, we
are thankful for their liberal pat
ronage during the present year
and wish them each and every one
a Happy New Year, at the same
time calling their attention to the
fact that we shall open the New
Season with a LARGER AND MORE
COMPLETE Stock than we have ever
shown them before and at as LOW
PRICES as can be found in Lancas-
ter or elsewhere.
Our motto shall be as hereto
fore: " Coop GOODS, Low PRICES
AND HONORABLE DEALING"
We have recently replcnished
our stock with SEAsoNABLE GooDs
such as Hoods, Nubias, Scarfs,
Mittens, Gloves, Cloaks, Dolmans,
and ready made Clothing, which
we arc offering VERY CHEAP. Also
full stock Of Staples. HIGHEST
MARKET PRICE always paid for
farm produce.
HOWE s. BAXTER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

Ill habits gather by unseen degrees,
as brooks make rivers, and rivers run to
sea
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

Whittaker's ears still continue tocrop
out at Washington
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-01-12

- Loans placed for private partiesif desired
April 2S 1881 syl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-01
mARKETs BY TELEGRAPH.
NOON REPORT.

PARIS. October 81. . .. m.-Rentes. sOf Zoe.
NEw YORK. October 3i-StOcks opened
dull. Money, per cent. Exchange-long,
81 81: short. "a SIS state bonds neglected. Gov
eminent bonds unchanged
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-01

q Thomas. w B Sturtivant. ] @ Howard, d b
Lester, L z Byek, n Lang & Bro, D Weisbein, H
Dreyfus, Mrs Kate Power, w James, Palmer
Bros, Wayne, II Myers & Bros, w Haywood.
Per Savannah. Florida and Western Railway,
October 3l-Fordg Office, Peacock. H g. Co.
J ? Williams & Co, @ L Jones. II F Grant & Co,
Lee & L, Walker, @ & Co, II Myers & Bros. ] w
lyman. Boley & Son, r Habersham's Son &
Co A Einstein's Sons, c H Dorsett, Graham &
II, r Thorpe, Dale, w & Co. K B Reppard,
hieser & S, NJ Ferst q Co, Guckenheimer &
Son, II Y Henderson. A NJ & G W West, ] B
Floyd, J B West & Co. Haslam & H, Bacon &
b, ID Bacon & Co, John ] McDonough, Bond
& sc L Gilbert & Co. Crawford & L, II Solomon
& Son, A Einstein's Sons. J G Thompson, W "
Gordon & Co, L Guilmartin & Co, Jno Elan
merry & Co. H NJ Conner & Co, NJ Maclean. r M
Farley. Butler & S. G F Stubbs & Co, G G Hard
wick, Baldwin & Co, ] H Johnston, W w CHS
holm & Co, D Dancy, ] W Lathrop & Co, VIII
cox, G & Co.
Per Charleston ana Savannah Railway, Octo-
Der 51-Fordg ONCE S, F& W Ry, A Ashton
II Myers & Bros. Meinhard Bros & Co, A Han
ley. o Shaffer. Eckman & V. NJ Ferst & Co
RIeser & S, Lee Roy Myers. G F Stubs & Co, T
D Curtis, H NJ Conner & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-01

TYBEE, October 81. 6:s5 D m-Passed up
steamships Juniata, Geo Appold, Strathmore
(Br), bark Caleb (Nor).
Passed out. steamship CITY of A .gusta. Berk
SHIRE, CASTILLO (Br) schr Virginia Lee Hick.
man.
, Al Arrived for orders, barks Englebrecht (sw),
At anchor, loading. steamships Venice OBJ,
Gardenia (Br) ''
Wind E, 10 miles; fair
Monarch, Virginian
Arrived out, Suevia.
Homewsrd, Alma, Charleston.
Later-Arrived, steamships Knickerbocker
new Orleans Vandalia, schrs William Van
Bfunt, Jacksonville; Bella Russell, do.
Arrived out, steamship Canada
London, October 31-Arrived steamships Ca.
New Orleans. at Havre; James GRAY. Charles
ron, 18th, at Liverpool; Shadwan, Savannah. al
Havre; Wydale. Norfolk. Liverpool.
New York, October 29-Arrived bari, Flor
ence L Genovar, Veazie. Brunswick; schr
Charlie Bucki, French, Jacksonville.
Montevideo, September 22-Arrived. bark
Tres Auroras {Sp), Ratola, Savannah
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-01

Steamship City Of Augusta, Nickerson, New
York-G NJ Sorrel
West & Co
=, Bark Scion Nor). Olsen, Antwerp-Syberg-
Petersen & Co.