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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Meeting the Issue.

In another place is published bill
recently introduced into the Assembly, by
Hon. E. I. Kidd, of this county, in rela-
ton to the care of chronic insane. in the
different counties As will be seen by
peruSal of its contents, the bill meets
the objection made to bill for a similar
purpose introduced earlier in the SEES
| sion, in that the selection of the super
intendent is left in the hands of the
board of trustees, who may select such
person as they deem best fitted for the
place, whether a physician or otherwise
The bill further provides that the charge
OF the Asylum shall be in the hands of
a board Of trustees. This is again an
advance on the provisions of the first
bill, in 50 much rs three men are much
better than thirty to manage an institu-
tio of this kind. In the latter case
there is often danger of a confusion of
tongues, and opinions, to the grievous
discomfort, meanwhile, of the poor I'M
fortynates who have to await the motion
of such an unwieldy body
The bill is certainly great improve
ment on the present system, or any pre-
vious bill that has been introduced for
its betterment. 1t codifes and simpli-
lies all the numerous and perplexing
laws at present on the statute books,
and furnishes u way out of what is rap
idly becoming formidable difficulty;
namely, how are we to handle our in
sane now we have them on our hands.
Some such legislation is not only a
good thing, but is actually' demanded by
the necessities of the case. The vote
and influence Of every member inter
estcd in the humane caring for this un-
fortunate class, in whose interest the
bill is prepared, ought to be given it.
There certainly cannot be the faintest
objection to a measure so manifestly
fair and opportune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
II Won't Work.

1t is limited that there is an intention
on the part of certain clique in con-
gress, should the revenue reform bills
fail to pass, to rush in bill striking out
at one blow all internal revenue taxes
except that on spirits. If the orginators
OF this ingenious scheme had been look
ing about for some patent process where
by they might make themselves univer-
sally hated and their names stencil in
the nostrils Of the nation they could not
not do better than try just some such
scheme.
What the nation demands is not relief
from the tax on luxuries but aid in
diminishing the cost on the necessities
OF life. The internal revenue taxes on
everything but tobacco and spirits might
easily be abolished providing it came
with proper reduction in the tariff on
articles of every day use in the home.
But to throw out as sop free tobacco,
to meet cry for reduction of taxes
with three cent cigar, is more likely
to raise whirlwind than it is to calm
the tempest. From craftsmanship Of
this kind we may well ask to be de-
liyered. If there must be surrender
made to the gang, if a party must be
sacrificed to the demand of few selfish
specialists, let us give them the whole
and go down on square denial of the
right of the people to dictate rather
than treat them as children who can be
caught by al new toy dextrously thrown
at the last moment. Bigotry, detestable
as it is, always meets with more respect
than CANNON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Too Sharp BY Half.

ANY one DESTROYS of verifying the fol-
lowing story need only 10 take Il stand
at the foot of Chardon street, where
the relief horses are stationed. and
watch Lady Knights mannuyrinys.
Lady knights is a veteran on the re-
lief corps OF horses, having served in
that capacity some eight or ten wears,
aud 1t IS quite evident that during that
Tune she has learned a thing or two by
observation If in no other way. Part of
the day two horses are kept for the pur-
pose OF helping the cars mp the hill, and
they alternate, or are supposed to. in
their duties, But Lady Knights is a
slyboots, and needs yigilant eye to
see that She doesn't cheat When the
relief horse gets to Bowdoin Square it is
unhitched aud goes back TO the foot Of
the hill, taking its place next to the
cnrD-stone, which indicates TO the next
car that the outside horse is TO help
pull up the hill. So accustomed have
the horses become to this routine that
they seem to 90 through il mechani-
cally. and are often left to 90 down
alone and take their places. Now this
is one of Lady Knights" favorite
tricks When the other horse comes
down and stations himself in his proper
place, she walks up just ahead Of him
and then backs herself in between sOld
Stupid and the curb-stone; the conse-
quenee is odd Stupid sometimes pulls
three or four successive cars up the hill,
and would probably keep on pulling for
the rest of the day did not the attendant
come to the rescue. The look Of in
jared innocence which Lady Knights"
assumes when the man snakes her out
from next the curb and puts her in her
proper place is funny. journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Country Roads in Iowa.

A State convention has been called,
to meet at Iowa City March !, to con-
slider the best ways and means for i'm
proving the public highways, and to Sc
cure the necessary legislation therefor.
Boards of Trade, County Supervisors,
City and Town Councils and Farmers
Clubs are earnestly requested to send
delegations. There are abundant rea-
sons for such convention. The pub
lie roads of Iowa are disgrace to the
State, and the money expended on them
is practically wasted. For the last
eighteen years this question has been
before each Legislature, and when the
question comes up, every farmer has
the very best plan to make good roads,
and every other mans is not worth Il
copper. The result is, nothing is done,
and there never will be until general
system is adopted by which highways
are to be improved outside the control
OF loe alauthorities. There should be a
central planning and controlling power
to make the system success. What
kind of a railroad would that be which
was built according to the notion of
every man whose land it crossed? Yet
that Is the plan by which highways are
built. Every road supervisor, and every
farmer, has different notions, hence
there is no uniformity, no system, no
success. Cor Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
True to His Clint.

The London Truth tells this story Of
distinguished London barrister;
when his young wife. to whom he was
devotedly attached. was upon her death
bed. heavy and important case in
which he was retained came on for hear
ing His presence being absolutely in
dispensable in the interest of his client,
Mr.. Webster, with wonderful self-con-
troll, took his place in court and spoke
for several hours. returning at the end
of the day 10 his wife's side in time to
hear her last words. Thenext morning,
though he was heart-broken and over
whelmed with grief, he appeared in
count as, in ,,ale ana detarn,;nod ord
resumed his speech, only leaving when
he could safely do so.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Ought to Pass.

The bill now before the legislature
providing for the appointment Of clerks
to county courts, ought, as stated by
our contemporaries, to pass. There is
probably not one among the older set
tied counties OF the State where clerk
is not necessary, in order TO keep up the
work of the Office in such shape as TO
avoid unreasonable delay in probate
business. In the most of these coun-
ties the time of the County Judge is al
most entirely occupied in looking after
and adjudieating upon the trusts COM
mitled to his charge.
In his hands are placed the interests
of widows and orphans. He often
times stands between them and the
sharks who seek to deyour their patri-
mony. He sees that they are projected
in their rights and receive in due time
that which belongs to them, unbroken
by any excavations made BY unprin-
cipled parties. To do this the Judge
must have time to examine and scru-
tinize closely all matters passing
through his hands. He cannot do this
if his time is entirely occupied by the
clerical labor of his office
In view Of this and the other fact that
probate business is rapidly increasing
with the increase of population the pro-
position is in no wise extravaganza In
so much that it throws an additional
shield of protection around the helpless
and the fatherless it merits the fullest
consideration at the hands of the legis-
lature.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
VEXING VARIETY.
New York Fashions Cast Their Shadows Before in
Benilderng Profession.

Special Correspondence.
So various variety of varieties come
up this month for notice, that | send
you variety letter. If displeased by
the change, accord me pray you 4
various variety of pardons
Bustles are certainly becoming more
of bustles; longer, and sad to say more
prominent. More people wear them,
yet one does not look outlandish with
out one. Let us cling to that ''yet" as
drowning mariners, and hope against
hope. There is talk of hooped-skirts,
which let us hope will continue to be
talk.
eros grain silks lift up their heads
again and CLAIM supremacy, while fol-
lowing close upon them we see mention
made of alpacas. Desirable because
SHEDDING THE DUST,
we cordially greet them again these
materials so much liked, particularly as
it is prophesied that they win appear
in finish of modern Improvement
A "cotton summer" is predicted, All
sorts of pretty cotton goods are already
in market, and passing by the old
familiar prints, we find satines. check
ed. striped and floral patterned in i'm
mense variety. Awaiting customers,
who will generally choose plain Saline
to make up in acknowledgements
but not always.
Thirty years experimenting ought to
produce something, and something has
been produced. None other than the
new nonpariel brocaded velveteens.
which have become immediate favorites
and are destined to a great run. They
have the adv antage over embossed vel.
vet, rs the ground is not clipped, and
their woven broche figures are much
more lasting than those merely stamp
ed by hot irons. Not injured by water,
they are in large demand
FOR SPRING JACKETS,
pelisses, mantalets, basques, or for cos
tunes in combination with fine wool OF
silk. The prices are one-third less than
velvet, and all stylish eolors are shown:
rich shades of navy blue. olive. garnet,
myrtle, sapphire, wine color and black.
Designs are various; some modest,
others bold in size, but all are very
tasteful.
Long cloaks have been in vogue so
long that they really ought to be grow
ing shorter, or growing old fashioned.
or growing or doing something. Instead
they stand staunch and steadfast, the
tides of fashion sweeping by them, ed
dying around them. Somehow we have
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Ex-GOyernOr Smith Gone.

In the death of Ex-Governor VIM. +.
Smith the state looses one of its best
and ablest citizens. Though not a man
of strikingly brilliant parts Gov. Smith
was possessed of a shrewd common
sense combined with solidit of chara-
ter that made him leader among men.
He has served this state in many diff
ferent positions, from the lowest to the
highest, and in the whole range of
duties involving patience, prudence,
far seeing wisdom and steadfast up
rightness of purpose, there is none who
can say that Vim. E. Smith did not do
his whole duty, not specifically but
earnestly and with clear understand
ing of the needs of those he served.
His loss, coming as it does, suddenly
and without warning, save only q few
brief dispatches announcing his illness,
IS startling reminder of the frailty Of
the human tenure upon this life. Ii will
be felt rs q general Gala nifty.
In respect to one who has played so
large apart in the advancement Of Il c
state, Governor Rusk issued proclama
ton, directing the flag to be displayed at
half mast. on the capitol, on the day
of the burial, and that the building
should be draped in mourning for
thirty days His Exccllency also APP
pointed the following distinguished
citizens of the state MS a committee to
attend the obsequies: Ex-Governors
Nelson Dewey, James L. Lewis, Lucius
Fairchild, William r. Taylor and Har-
rison LudiHgton, Chief Justice Orsamus
Cole, Lieutenant Governor Sam S.
Eiield, Speaker Earl p. Finch, Hon.
Alexander Mitchell, Hon. George II.
Paul, Hon. Edward d. Holton, Hon.
Horace Rublee, Hon. David Atwood,
Hon Geo. w. Burchard, Hon. Quartus
II. Barron, Hon, Andrew f. Elmore,
Hon. j. G. Thorpe and Hon. Fred w
Horn.
Gov. Smith leaves a wife and three
children, two sons and one daughter, to
mourn bis sudden decease, to whom
these tributes of respect will come with
healing balm, conveying as they
do, sympathy and lore of hundreds who
mourn with them in the hour of their
alfliction.
Nothing can bring back the loved
husband, the aflectionate father, but
the fierceness Of the first grief may be
assuaged in feeling of pride at the
strong hold which he whom they mourn
had upon the affections OF the people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Wanted an Air Cushion.

Il will not betray any persona
experience says Clara Belle, in
narrating the story of her efforts or
roller-skates further than to say that
| have a painful recollection OF sun.
denly pointing at the north star with
one toe, and shaking the other with
scorn at the man in the moon
while ! sat down on the ice with
great breadth and duller thud than
ever newspaper reporter heard
when the rope was cut at a hanging.
! carried myself to bench on a
metaphorical litter, and slowly re-
gained the power of free locomotion.
became inventive at once, and in my
mind drew the specifications for a rub
Der air-cushion, to take the place of a
ordinary hustle, thus combining utility
and comfort for the skater.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
English Girl Graduates.

Girl graduates in England wear gowns
precisely like those worn by University
men, and made by the same tailor. At
present they have only donned the B.
A.. or Bachelor of Arts robe, which is
black and brown, and the b. S. c., or
Bachelor OF Science, which is yellow and
black, but no doubt in turn they will
attain to higher degrees. The long,
black, silk gowns. which are all of the
same pattern, with large cape-likc
sleeves gathered into the shoulder; the
skirts full and flowing, were worn over
ordinary, short black dresses, with lace
or crepe lisse frills appearing above
them at the throat. The ladies. rich in
academical honors, wore white gloves
and carried the square college caps in
their hands
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22

for extravaganza and wild eat scheming.
Their demand is modest and just, and
itwould seem that for moment private
ends might be sunk in craftsmanship
which should meet the demand with
the proper remedy If the party is
sacrificed, as it certainly will be, unless
this question is met squarely and fairly,
it will be known where to place the
blame.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Rrnad TirnS.

a farmer who has used a wagon with
broad tires on wheels long enough to
ascertain their relatiyt. value as com.
pared with narrow tires, writes: "A
4-ineh tire win carry two tons over soft
ground with greater ease TO the team
than 23-inch tire will carry one ton.
The wheels are not so much strained bv
stones and rough tracks on the road.
and the road IS not cut up. but. on the
contrary, is packed down and kept
smooth. The prevalent idea that
draught is increased by widening the
tire IS altogctner baseless; on the con-
tlary, wide tire reduces the draught.
The extra cost of the tire is repaid
many times over every year in the extra
work that can be done b. tsam.n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Slow Progress,

The question of tariff reform still has
a fast grip on the attention of congress
ana although it shows no signs Of losing
its hold, but little onward progress has
been made other than to show how very
little the average member Of either
house knows about the tariff. The only
parties who appear to know Just what
they are doing are those who are work
ing simply for personal ends and not
for the welfare of the people.
Congress is aware that the people de-
mand marked reduction in the present
duties and the majority of the Republic
can members are working heartily to
meet this demand. They are caught
however between the two fires of the
Democratic ''tariff for revenue only
crowd, on the one side, and the high
protcctionists on the other Between the
two II is hard to tell how they will Get
through. Prcsertappearanccs Indicate
that il will be in a ably demoralized
condition.
This IN view Of the important pant
the work Of the present congress viii
play ia the future success of the Repub-
lican party. Is unfortunate Should
congress az it's present session fail to
meet the demands of the people the
failure will most certainly be laid at the
door of the party ia whose hands lies
the majority. With this fact fully in
view the Democratic members arc sill
entity blocking the wheels whenever they
can conveniently do SO, and q certain
set Of high proteetionists, actuated
purely and solely by selfish ends. are
assisting them to the best of their ability
The Republican party is party Of
protection. It has always stood on the
broad ground that n protecting hand
should be extended over the infant in.
dustries Springing up over the country,
TO the end that such interests might
have chance 10 get firm foot hold.
But the actuatiug impulse from which
sprang this policy benefit to the nation.
In pursuance Of this feeling the people
willingly taxed themselves, even for the
necessaries of life, in order that the ma
ton as whole might be benefited.
To-day they feel that they should Be
relieved Of portion of this onerou:
burden. The primary object has beer
accomplished The need for HIGH
protective tariff has passed. A mod
crate degree of protection is All that i:
demanded by the occasion. Feeling
this the party to-day demands thai
some move shall be made towards re.
lieying the nation from the heavy bur
den which it has SO chcerfully carried
these twenty years, rs well as to stoT
the accumulation of q large surplus il
the treasury every year, the only pur-
pose of which is to furnish temptation
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
She Said Too Much.

But how would you like to have a
gentleman find the odor of tobacco on
your lips when he kisses yous" some
body impulsively asked. And how
many gentlemen have you kissed in a
year without tasting tobacco on their
lips?n The demure woman who asked
this last question felt that she had said
too much and the discussion ended in a
sudden silence
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Cost Of travelled Rnads-

The following, on the cost of country
roads Is from the report Of the Auditor
OF Union county, o.: Gravel roads
cost rom ~, 200 TO 81 800 per mile, ex-
elusive Of bridges. all governed bv the
distance that gravel has to be hauled.
In places where there is no gravel. but
where stone can be found. roads can be
constructed of crushed rock at a cost of
but little above that OF gravel. The
rock can be loaded on wagons at a cost
Of 90 cents per cubic yard, and Al cubic
Yards win make a rod of road. A No.
! erusher will crush 60 cubic yards per
day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Sale At a Bargain

The undersigned offers for saein Lots. as can
be agreed upon. or in the WHOLE the west half
Of section Is and the north half Of section 10.
town Z, range ). Also 460 acres in section 10.
town 3, range 6. comprising over 100 acres Of
iirstciass meadow and 1870 acres of pillow land
under cultivation and balance IN pasture. an
wen watered and containing good buildings.
over 1000 choice Grape vines and 200 bearing
fruit trees on the premises. The premises arc
splendiGly adapted for stock farm and VIII he
sold cheap.
TEHMS.-cne third caah: balance in annual
instruments Six per cent semi annual interest.
Apply to J. II. c. SNECLODE,
Real Estate Agent
cassville, Wis, October 1881. s2tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
Preferred Pure English,

A Judge full of caustic humor and
good common sense, and remarkable
for the brevity of his judgments and the
rapid decision with which he was wont
to cut the much-entangled knots of liti-
CATION, was Sir Samuel Martin, Baron
Of the Exchequer, whose death at the
age of 81 was almost simultaneous, by
curious coincidence. with the recent
opening Of the new law courts of Lon
don. In a certain case be once summed
up as follows. after mass of contradic-
tory testimony and long speeches by
counsel: Gentlemen of the jury, YOU
have heard the evidence and speeches
Of the learned counsel. If YOU believe
the old woman in red, you will find the
prisoner guilty; if you do not believe
her, you will find him not guilty." He
had a thorough hatred for Interpreters
in court, and once when y Spanish
sailor was being tried and the inter-
prefer was particularly unskillful, he
EXCHANGED MIR Interpreter, tell the
prisoner that he has got Mr. - to pros
cute him and Mr.. - to defend him,
aud that | am Judge, and this is the
jury that will try him. This having
been conveyed to the prisoner the Baron
continued; Now, Mr.. Interpreter,
stand down. and tried the whole case
in English, pure and simple. Baron
Martins career was full of mercy and
kindness rs well as justice, and he left
the bench few years ago crowned
With the respect and love of all who
knew him. Apart from a growing deaf
ness, his physical and intellectual facul-
ties remained unimpaired until within
three days Of his death
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22
STRIKING HEAD LINES
Are used 10 call attention 10 the fact that this is
an advertisement OF the CHICAGO NIL
MAlIkkE & 81. pun RAII WY

Are USED 10 cali attention 10 the fact that TINS II
an advertisement OF the CHICAGO NIL
"AuKsE * ST. PAUL RAILWAY.
Its EIGHT Trunk Lines traverse the best
portions Of Northern Illinois, " ISCON-
SIN. MINNEsOTA. DAKOTA and
IOWA.
Located directly on its lines are the cities OF
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE La Crosse,
Winona, ST. PAUL. MINNEAP
Madison, Prairie du CHEN, Mason City,
Sioux City, Yankton, Albert Lea, ABER-
DEEM. DUBUQUE. ROCK ISLAND.
CEDAR RAPIDS, and Council Bluffs, az
ell as iunumerable other principal business cen
It's and favorite resorts; ana passengers going
West, North, South or East are able 10 use tue
CHICAGO, MINIATURES ST. FAUL
Railway o the best advantage.
Ticket Offices everywhere are supplied with
Maps aud Time Tables which detail the merits Of
the line, and agents stand ready TO furnish in
formation, aud sell tickets at cheapest rates over
the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE sT. PAUL Rail
WAY.
S. $. MERRILL, A. V. II. CARPENTER.
General Manager. Gen. Pass and TIKI Agt.
j. r. CLARK. GEO. II. HEAFF0RD.
General Sup't. Asst Gen. Pass, Agt.