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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
More Apache Deyiitry.

KANSAS CRY. Dec. 7.-Tno Journals
Albuquerque, \. NJ, special says news
is received of the terrible massacre of a
party of Americans and Mexicans, by
Ju and his tribe of Apaches. near the
town of Casagrande. In Chihuahua
the Indians have been very active of
late in depredatory excursions of steal
ing and raiding, and the settlers formed
a party of about fifteen men and started
in pursuit. They were surprised near
Casagrande by Ju and his band, num-
bering 200, and completely surrounded.
One of the party escaped through the
lines and went TO the settlements for
aid, Don returning with a band of
thirty men. The Indians, however,
held the second party at bay and mean
while massacred the entire party which
had been surprised, and then r~etreated
towards the mountains. Several girls
and ONE were CARED off by the saw
ages. A large quantity of property and
other stock We're stolen. The houses
of the unfortunate Mexicans were burn
ed, and the dead bodies stripped Of
their clothing and jewelry. The MUIR
dercd persons were among the wealth.
est class. Troops have been dispatched
to the scene. The Indians having u
long start. their capture is not predicted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
JEFF'S J%AUNTINGS.
"reminiscences OF that Doughty Rebels Life on the
Frontier Mt an Early Day.

"reminiscences OF that Doughty Rebels Life on tn,
Frontier at an Early Day.
Galena, Qll.) Correspondence st.
Lou Globe Democrat: Four men sat
down to a game of cards at the military
post in Prairie du Chen in 1884. The
game was 5-cent ante ''draw poker,n a
favorite amusement among Gen. Tay-
lor's officers at that time. One of the
young gentlemen was a United States
officer, a lieutenant then stationed al
that point, and his name was Jefferson
Davis, the individual who subsequently,
became president of the Southern con
federacy. The name of the second
gentleman was Capt. W. A. Warren,
now a resident of Bellevue, Jackson
county, Iowa; the third, John Lorrain,
then assistant p~aymasterin the employ
ment of the Hudson Bay Fur company,
at present an honored citizen of Gal
ena; and the fourth, a gentleman by the
name of Harrison, a Southerner, and
noted in early days as a duelist. During
the progress of the game, Harrison
detected Davis cheating by skillfully
secreting cards up his coat sleeve. Hot
words passed between the two men,
which resulted in Harrison slapping DAY.
is square in the face with the back of
the hand. The latter failed to resent
the terrible insult in any way, and was
berated by his friends and fellow Off
GERS for his cowardice. Davis failure
10 challenge Harrison was probably
owing to the fact that the latter was a
dead shot with u pistol at twenty PAGES,
and had as much daredevil courage in
his nature as any other cuthroat in the
land. Jefferson Davis was frequently
in Galena during his period Of duty at
Prairie du CHEN, and was well ac-
quainted with many of our early set
tiers. Among the number was the late
Redden Bennett, with whom he was
especially intimate. 1t was customary
for him to come down to Galena every
two or three weeks, and spend his time
while here drinking rum and mo,asses,
OF which he was very fond. He could
hold and stand up under more liquor
than any other mar in the West, at that
time, and during his frolics with his
friend Bennett, who was also = .'lihely
drinker" (altholgh one of the most
honorable of men), he invariably laid
the latter out, and any one else who
saw fit to tackle" him. When Davis
ran away with Gen. Taylor's lovely
daughter, he came in a rickety convey
ance as far as Burt's Mill in Grant coun-
ty, Wis, owned by the father of Hon.
Charles S. Burt of Dubuque, Iowa, and
who is now living in the town of Dun
leith, this county. Mr. Burt, knowing
the young lieutenant well, and strongly
s~ympathizing with him in his love affair,
loaned him a fleet horse and buggy,
with which Davis drove to Galena with
his lady-love, and was married in the
office of the late Justice Cormick. who
was a Methodist exhorter as well as a
magistrate. Gen. Taylor was an enemy
of Davis for depriving him of his
daughter until the gallant charge of his
son-in-law at Monterey, when he rode
up to him in the field, and, grasping
him By the hand. forgave him and en-
Enthusiastically complimentcd him for his
bravery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Pegging nj the Passion PLAY.

NEW YORK, December S.-New York
clcrgymen are beginning to express
their views against the presentation Of
the Passion Play" which is being re-
hearsed. The Rev. DIR. II. G. Potter,
of Grace Church, says: THE proposal
is a shocking one, and l hope the
authorities viii not allow the scheme to
be carried out" The Rev. DIR. G. III.
Houghton. of the Church of the Trans
tiGuration, looks upon the proposal TO
give Il passion play with horror. IL
would be an outrage upon the public,
and it might injdre the dramatic pro-
fession IN the eyes Of the community.
DIR. Robert Collyer is equally severe in
condemning the proposed play. and
doubts whether the managers who are
responsible for it will find any clergy
mar Sc lost TO decency as to approve
of il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
LIGHTS o. LONDON.
A Big Fire In the Great English Metropolis wipes
Out al Entire square.


LONDON, Dec. S.-The city has suf-
fered within the past t~wenty-four hours
from the greatest fire with which Lon
don has been afflicted since the great
conflagration in Tooley street, in the
Borough, about Is years ago. The
actual loss is estimated at $l5, ZOO, 600.
and the destruction extended over an
entire square in the heart of the city.
The fire broke out in the wholesale es-
adjustment of Foster, Porter 4 Co.,
limited, which is situated on the corner
of Addle and Wood street, Cheapside.
Ii spread rapidly, defying all the efforts
of the tiremen, although nearly every
engine in London was summoned to the
spot when the magnitude of the con
fiagration was realized. From Foster,
Porter & Cos ii extended north to the
immense warehouse of Ryland & sons.
limited, dealers in flowers and fancy
goods and Manchester warehousemen.
BY this time the fire had become en-
tirely beyond control, and it progressed
rapidly along the east side of Wood
street until London wall and Hart street
were reached. At the same time the
flames ate their way back to Philip lane,
a narrow throughfare running parallel
with Wood street. Within these limits
almost everything was destroyed. the
only exception being a warehouse in
the northwestern corner of the square.
on London wall. Brewers Hall, in
Aldermanbury, was threatened, but the
fire was stopped before reaching that
historic structure, and Sion College and
St. Alphage Church also escaped. Tho
point where the fire originated is only
about POO yards from the Guildhall, and
if the wind had changed there was moth
ing to save that building. Many of the
oldest of the city churches. including
several of the finest of Sir Christopher
Wren's work. lie within a stones
throw of the scene, and in the immedi-
ate vicinity are the General POST fice,
Goldsmith's Hall, Cooper's Hall, Hab-
erdasher's Hall, and Barber-Surgeon's
Hall. The entire district is devoted 10
the wholesale trade. The streets are
all very narrow, with the exception of
London wall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
A Bold Break.

WINNIPEG, Man, Dee. S.-An at
tempt was made at three this p. m, by
eleven convicts in the Provincial Peni-
Tertiary to break prison. The con-
spiracy had been formed for some DAYS
under the leadership of a mar named
Garvin, who lately SHOT a mar named
Mcdonald in a hotel in this city. The
guard in charge was struck with a stick
and fell to the ground insensible. His
revolver and keys were taken, and he
was gagged and tried. The conyicts
then marched, under the lead of Garvin,
into the main corridor. Warden Ben
son was met, when Garvin at once
opened fire with the revolver, firing
four shots, but none took effect. The
Warden at once grappled the assailant,
and the shots alarmed the guards, who
turned out armed with revolvers and
carbines, when they oyerpowered the
%convicts, shackled them, and took them
back to the cells. The good discipline
OF the institution prevented the escape
OF the conspirators.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Rounding up the Returns.

MILWAUKEE, Dec s.-The official
canvass of the last election was COM
pleted to-day by the state board of can
vassers, with the following result: Total
vote of the State, 2l6, 93S, of which the
Democrats polled los. $50; Republicans,
9,46O; prohibitionists, IS, 800; greenback
"a ,606; miscellaneous, 1892. The senate
win stand II republicans, Is democrats,
l independent. The assembly IS le-
publcaFs, So democrats. 2in~dependcnts
giving the democrats 3 majority on
joint ballot, owe all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
MOI laundering This Time,

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 8.-The
Republicans will have to abandon the
theory that they can certainly rely upon
Democratic plumbers. Gov. McEnery
has already given Kellogg his certif-
cate, and now Manning, Of Mississippi.
having submitted his case to a Demo
cratic court Of conscience. has decided
not to accept the certificate against
Chalmers. but to contest before the
next House. Fifteen leading Democrats
have held several meetings and have
advised Manning that the interests of
the party require him TO do this.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
A DMINIsTRAToR's sALE-ALLES.

In P~robate-Grant County Court. In the mat
ter OF the real estate OF Jonathan Allen, deceased.
pursuance of an order of license, made in said
matter, on the 5th day of September A.. ID. 1882,
by the County Court Of said county. the under
tors of the last will and testament OF said de-
ceased, will. on Friday, 29th day OF December, A.
d. 1882. at one O'Clock in the afternoon Of said
day, at the front door OF the postofice in the
state Of Wisconsin, offer for sale at public vendue
the following described lands. to-wft: The south
east quarter ot the southwest quarter and the
northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of
section two (2), in town four az. north, OF range
one, west, in said county of Grant.
The terms of Sale-Cash at time of sale, or on
delivery of deed.
Dated at Washburn this I'd day of December,
A. ID. 1892. MARY ALLEN and
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN
40w4 Executors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
FORECLOSURES sALE-plKE ct al.

State Of Wisconsin, County Of Grant--ss. Cir
cult Court.
George Baliantine, Plaintiff, vs.. f. B.. Pike. as
the administrator Of the estate of Henry Pike.
deceased, Lucretia f.. Pike. Elbridge r. Pike
Eliza Jenette Pike. Lacy Emma Horsfall. and
Cora Malyinia Garthwaite. defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in
Pursuance Of n judgement Of foreclosure and or
der If sale. rendered on the 2Sth day Of October
lSSi. II, a special term Of the cironit court fol
Grant County. held in the courthouse in the city
20 Richland Center, in Bichland county, Wis
cnpsin. and the time allowed by law for redemp-
lion having expired and no redemption having
teen made therein. the undersigned. sheriff OF
Grant Comfy. Wisconsin, viii ON the 10th day OF
December. 49,. az one O'Clock in the afternoon
~ said day, at the front door of the courthouse
iu the city Of Lancaster. Grant County. Wiscon
SIN, ,.Ieg for sale. and sell TO the highest and best
hi ,0er. cor bidders for cash, the following dcscrih
"a ntpvtgaced grcmjses. or 80 much thereof 4:
may he sufficient "a raise the amount due The
Nla;Nt.T. for principal. interest and costs, togeth
er with the expenses of sale to-wit the weS1
half 1f lhe southwest quarter Of section six t6i
in township number five, north Of range number
faEr ta west, i'm Grant Comfy Wisconsin.
Dated >harih office, Lancaster, Wisconsin
NHy. y tS.1
JOHN F. LANE.
sheriff GraBt Co. Ms.
GE1. EIINENTSoN.
plli HtaGS Attorney.
p. address Lancaster, WISCONSIN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
A Slick Scheme.

RACINE, Dec. 10.-A fellow giving
his name as G. c. Braddon advertised
during the week IN exhibition Of Annie
Eva Fay, to be given at the Opera
House tonight. About $50 people at
tended and witnessed a very short ex-
hibition by Braddon. and the curtain
was rung down. After waiting pa
tiently for half an hour and seeing no
indication of a continuation of the per
Torrance, an investigation was insti-
tuted which revealed the fact that Brad
don had flown with the receipts at the
door, amounting to 800. Miss Fay has
not been in the city at all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Capturing the Canadian.

CHICAGO, Dee. IA Washington
special says: An application was re-
ceived by telegraph by the War Depart
ment to-day, asking that a guard Of
soldiers be detailed to accompany the
Marquis of Lorne and the Princess
Louise on their tour to San Antonio.
Texas, from the Pacific coast. The re-
quest was granted. 1t is said the Mar
quis had reason TO suspect n plot had
been formed by white men in the eoun-
try through which the party were to
pass, who were to be aided by Indians,
IN capturing the party, and holding
them for a reward from the Canadian
government.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

Mrs Langtry and her friend, Mrs.
Labouehere, have separated, one going
to Boston and the other to Washington.
As usual a man is at the bottom of the
fall out. This time it is a dashing
young broker named Gebhart, whose
attentions were SO marked that Mrs.
Labouchere warned Lilly that the fierce
ness of his passion might wither the
stalk of her fair fame. The Lily refused
to give up her Gebhart, and therefore
lost her friend. Gebhart followed the
former to Boston, and gossips are hav-
ing a feast of scandal and flow of imag-
nation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Doing A Wholesale Business.

READING Penn, Dec. An unusual
excitement was produced in court to-
day when a farmer named John Henry
who is well off, broughthi ii three young
and handsome daughters into court as
the plaintiffs in three separate actions
for breach Of promise of marriage.
The weeping victims are blondes and
fashionably attired. The trials Of the
elder sisters, Amanda and Amelia, were
at once proceeded with. The defend
ants are Edwin Reitz and Monroe Lieby
cousins, of Lehigh county. The father
claims several thousand dollars dam
ages. The courtroom was crowded
and the three girls were the center Of
attraction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Business Breakups.

New YORK, Dec. 8.-The business
failures during the last seven days mum.
Der 1870. of which l65 occurred in tbs
country, and % in New York city and
Canada. This is the largest number
reported during the year 1882 IN any
one week. The eastern states hal 10,
western 62. southern ~, middle 81, Pa.
cilic states and territories IL, Canada Il
and New York city 10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

A gang of graveyard ghouls has
been lately unearthed in Philadelphia.
They have carried on a systematic rob-
bling of the colored cemetery for the
past ten years. Great excitement was
aroused among the colored inhabitants
of the Quaker city in consequence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
NOTICE TO cREDIToRs-Hunsr

State Of Wisconsin. County Court for Grant
County-In Probate.
In the matter Of the estate OF Adolph Hurst,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the claims and de-
mands OF all persons against said Adolph Hurst,
late OF the town OF Waterloo in said county, de.
ceased, will be received, examined and adjusted
by John wager, Michael Hurst and George Stoll.
all of the town of Waterloo in said county OF
Grant, commissioners appointed for that purpose
by the County Court of said county. at the resi-
dence of Matthias StOll, in the town of Waterloo.
in said county of Grant, on the ED days OF Feb.
ruary and May, A. d. 1888. Also that six t6)
months from and after the 2Sd day OF November,
A. d 1882, is the time limited for the creditors
OF said Adolph Hurst, deceased. to present their
claims TO said commissioners for examination
and allowance.
Dated November %, A. D. 1882.
By order of the Court,
40w4 WM. McGONIGAL. County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

A daily journal says: Mrs. Louise
Chandler Moulton, one of the most deli
cate writer's of poetry this country has
produced, has arrived from abroad"
If she is so delicate as all that why in
the name of the great horned spoon
don't her friends keep her away from
this land Of billiards? Or have they
got a corner on the p~oetical market and
want to remove a few of the incubators
of that kind of fruit?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

Canon Farrar, the celebrated English
preacher, uses ''strong, rich, epithets."
That may all be, but WE will wager our
last summer duster that a Kansas cow
boy can give him fifty with a discount
and then beat him by half Il string both
n strength and richness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

The Chicago Journal says: Zone
year ago this day the thermometer
marked 500 above zero at noon. in
Chicago. To-day, at the same hour, it
marked s below But you see the
Democrats were out in the cold then
and the Republicans were more mer-
ciful.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
TupennI Postage.

WASHINGTON ID. C., December g.
The house committee on pos Offices
and postroads this morning unanimous
~ adopted the report of Chairman
Bingham in favor of the passage OF
Representative Anderson's Exams bill,
reducing letter postage TO two cents per
half ounce, to take effect Jan. /. 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Holmes H0isted.

BosToN, Dec. 8.-Gov. Long to-day
appointed Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.,
to the Supreme Bench in place of Judge
Lord, resigned. The appointee, who
is a son OF DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
has long had a reputation among mem
bers of the bar for scholarship and legal
knowledge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

There are some people who cannot
tell a thunderbolt from an ordinary Wis
itation. To this class seems to belong
the Committee on Commerce, who
threaten to bring in a river and harbor
bill despite the Presidents recommend
ations. Very few men care to touch off
a powder magazine two times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

II see you very little said an old
gentleman, at a Louisville ball, to a
young lady whom he had met a long
time before. ~ know it, was the art
less reply; ''but mother would 0 allow
me to wear a long-necked dress tonight,
the weather Is too cold
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

BERLIN. Dec. 8.-The chambers of
commerce Of all the seaports in Ger
many protest against the exclusion OF
American pork. The government, how
ever, will %perseYere in the determination
to prohibit its importation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
INSTANTANEOUS FAucrrr.

State Of Wisconsin, County Court OF Grant
Connty--In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the January
term Of the County Court, to be held in and for
said county, at the court house in the city OF
Lancaster. in said county, on the first Tuesday OF
January. A. ID. 1888, the following matter will be
heard and considered: The application OF Thorn.
as Watson, executor Of the last will and testameni
OF Nathan Faucet. late of said county deceased
For final settlement Of his accounts as such ex
ecutor. and for distribution Of the resident Of said
estate.
By order OF the Court.
WM. McGoNIGAL, Judge.
Dated December 4. 1882 40w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

During the last six years S74S, S34,0 z
has been collected for internal revenue
taxation, and covered into the treasury
without the loss of a cent. Facts like
these speak volumes for Republican adj
ministration of the affairs of Govern
mant
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

Gen. Grant is said to have received
numerous letters of congratulation on
account of his recent magazine effort
in favor of Porter. Presumably they
are fluctuations that he was not worse
skinned by Logan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

Sarah Bernhardt's matrimonial ven-
ture has not turned out that modicum
of happiness which the shadowy Sarah
anticipated. Mr.. Damala cares not to
be tied down within the matrimonial
fences.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Those Who Lose.

LONDON, December 9.-The heaviest
losses among the insurance companies
by the fire of Thursday night are:
North British and Mercantile; ESQ, 600;
Commercial Union, 10000; Phoenix.
ca, 00oi and Royal Exchange, f42,0e0.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

MADISON. Wis, December 1.-THE
American Express Company to-day dis
charged eight Of their messengers run
ming between Chicago and Winona for
alleged crookedness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

That dashing maiden Venus has fitted
across the face old Sol without causing
the well-regulated luminary any di,com-
fort, or disturbing in the slightest the
usual placidity of his expression.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Begging Him to Come.

PORTAGE, Dec. 10.--Some Of the
friends of james w. Murphy, of Briggs
Vile, the Senatorial Democratic candi-
date. are urging him to become a can
didate for chief clerk or ~sergeant-at-
arms of the Assembly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
Fob
Sale At a Bargain

The undersigned offers for sale in Lots. IS can
be agreed upon. or in the whole. the west half
Of section Is and the north half Of section 10,
town s, range ). Also $50 sores in section 10.
town 3, range 6. comprising over 100 acrcs OF
dTst-elass meadow and $50 acres of pillow land
under cultivation and balance IN ps.ture. all
well watered and containing coed buildings.
over 1000 choice Grape vines and 700 bearing
frgit trees on the premises. The premises arc
splcnGlaly adapted for a stock farm and will be
sold cheap.
TERMS-0ne-third caah: halsnce in snnual
instruments. Six per cent. semi annuaiinterest.
Apply to J. H Z. SNECLODE.
Real Estate Agent.
Csssviile, Wis, October 8 1881. satf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
On the Ragged Edge.

MADRID, December 9.-The red book
has been distriDul 1t contains a note
in which Spain der .nds that the United
States should not enjoy the exclusive
right Of Intervention in connection with
the Panama Canal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14
P. LApp, Deceased.

II
State OF Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the January
term of the County Court, to be held in and for
said county, at the court house in the city of Lam
caster, in sAid county, on the first Tuesday Of
January A j., 1883, the following matter will be
heard and considered: The application of John
J. Barber for the appointment OF an admin
istrator of the estate of Mary P. Ladd, late OF
the city of Lancaster, in said county, deceased.
BY order OF the Court.
VIM. MoGONIGAL, Judge.
Dated November 20. 1852 40w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

The Iowa County Democrat thinks
that the Democratic party must have
been resurrected from the dead. Very
true, and, like all electrified cadavers,
it smells of the grave clothes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-12-14

LONDON, Dec. 11.-An exceptionally
dense fog prevailed yesterday and to-
day. Traffic in the streets and on the
river and railways is much impeded,
and il some cases suspended.