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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
Ex-Governor Washburne's viii.

MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, Nov. 30.-In
the District Court. this morning, before
the full bench; was commenced the hear
ing in the action brought for the pur-
pose OF reviewing, and, if possible, cats
ing the court to reverse the decision of
Judge Weland, of the Probate Court. in
the matter of the estate of the late C. G..
Washburn. 1t will be remembered that
after the death of Washburn, who left
property in Wisconsin and Minnesota,
his will was probated in the former State.
BY provision of that will the widow,
Jeanette Washburn, of unsound mind.
was allowed specific interest in the es-
tate of her husband. The widow is al
lowed, it is claimed, to elect whether
she will take the interest mentioned in
the will or the usual one-third interest
in personal property of the deceased.
Upon the will being probated IN the
Court of Hennepin County, Judge We
land decided that the widow was emit
tied to one third interest in the personal
property.
1t is commended by counsel that, first,
it is not necessary that she be put to any
election at all, but may take both under
the provisions reserved by the State and
those specified in the will; second, that,
if put to an election, the election made
for her by Judge Weland is fine proper
one, and should be affirmed by the court
1t is claimed by the executors that if she
is put to an election, the courts in Wis
consin, the place of her domicile, are the
only proper tribunals to maze an cleo
ton for her. The election made for her
by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. was
that as to her the provisions of the will
ought to obtain in Minnesota as in Wis
consin, and this court should hold that
the decree of the Supreme Court of the
State of Wisconsin making an election
to take under the provisions of the will
is not binding or operative as
relates to real estate of this State, and
that this court may now make an cleo
ton for her, Then, for the reasons
given by the Wisconsin court for the cleo
ton it made, the election by this court
should be substantially the same.
The case was presented to the court
at the morning session, and argument
was commenced this afternoon Judge
Lynde, of Milwaukee, and j. b. Gilfillan
and j. NJ. Shaw, of this city, appear for
the executors, and ex-Gov Davis of st.
Paul, W. j. Hahn, of Minneapolis, and
Mr.. Blnn, of La Crosse, for the guardian
of the widow. Mr.. Gifillan made an ar
gument of four hours, and the case was
adjourned till tomorrow
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
Lord Lorpe COMMUNICATED.

LONDON. Nov. J0.-The annual din
ner of the Scottish Corporation was
held in London to-day. The Marquis
of Lorne presided. Sir A. T. Gait.
formerly Canadian high commissioner,
and Sir Charles Upper, present high
commissioner, were among the guests
Lord Lorne, responding to the toast to
his health, said any merits his tenure
of Office in Canada possessed were mega
tive, as the encouragement had SIM
ply, like an ambassador, to tell the col
onists of the love borne them by the
mother country. Sir Charles Upper,
in response to toast to the visitors, re-
ferred to the profound gratitude of all
Canadians for Lord Lorne's work in the
Dominion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
THE FORTY-ElGHTH CONGRESS-.
Opening Session, of Both Branches, Brief
and Formal Carlisle Chosen Speaker.

At II o'clock, Monday. Dec 3, Clerk
MCPHERSON, of the last House, called the
House to order, the roll disclosing SIG
members. The nomination for Speaker
having been made. vote was taken,
which showed John G. Carlisle, of Ken
lucky, had ll9 votes; j. Warren Keifer,
of Ohio, 1l2; and several scattering.
Mr.. Carlisle was declared elected, and
escorted to the chair by Messrs. Randall
and Keller, and addressed the House.
which, after transacting some routine
business. the House adjourned.
The Senate was called to order by
Senator Edmunds, and, after oath was
to new members, adj
journed, awaiting the organization of
the House. Full proceedings and the
Presidents message win be found in
another column of this issue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

The Chicago Journal points out one
of the gravest evils that threatens our
politics to-day, and speaking of Ohio
politics very suggestiyely says: alt
looks like foolishness for the Demo-
cratic organs in Ohio to be quarreling
over the election of United States
Senator in place of George H. Pende-
ton, when they have one of the best
lawyers, most experienced statesmen;
and most logical and able debaters that
has ever graced the Democratic side of
the Senate chamber in the person of
Allen G. Thurman. The other candid
ates, Pendleton, Durbin Ward, Payne
and Ranney-may all be good men, but
they are not to be mentioned the same
day with Thurman. As for Bookwalter,
who seems to be developing some
strength among .'the boys" the only
thing he has to recommend him is his
money. Thurman's twelve years ex-
perience in the Senate would be of great
value to him and the Nation, and it is
said that he has abandoned some OF the
financial vagaries that at one time
threatened to convert him into fiat
lunatic. He is by far the strongest
Democrat in Ohio, and every party in
every State ought to be represented in
the Federal Senate by its best and
strongest men,"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
An Tnp0puIar yicer0y.

LONDON, Dec. "A Calcutta dis
patch says that the Marquis of Ripon,
Viceroy of India, returned Saturday,
and was welcomed by an immense
crowd of natives. The banners of the
natives on which ''God Bless the Vic
eroy'' was incribed, were destroyed by
Europeans and Eurasians. A mob of
200 assembled at the Government house
and Kissed the Marquis and wife when
they drove TO the gate. At the ban
quet Friday where 400 Europeans were
present. The toast to the Viceroy was
received in silence, and only twenty
four persons stood up. The Viceroy be-
came unpopular in connection with the
Ilbert bill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
Death OF Twenty-three Persons.

ST. PAUL. Dec. IA special says the
skeletons of twenty-three persons and
of about the same number of horses,
were discovered in the northern part of
Dickey county, Dakota, near the head
of Moose river. Among the skeletons
were found brass cavalry buttons. spurs
and other effects of mounted men. They
are supposed to be the remains of some
party travelling with a cavalry escort.
but there is no record of any such miss
ing expedition.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
AT OUR
Rooms Under the p. o.,
In the Clark Block. Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Il a m IL & BILLINGS.
December s. Nw4
Startling niscnverr-Ph usicia

A Startling Discovery. Physicians
are often startled by remarkable dis
coveries. The fact that DIR. Kings
New Discovery for consumption and
all throat and lung diseases is daily cur
ing patients that they have given up to
die is startling them to realize their
sense of duty, and examine into the
merits of this wonderful discovery; re-
sulting in hundreds of our best Physi-
clans using ii in their practice Trial
bottles free at Stone & Hassel's Drug
Store. Regular size S1.00
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
A Man Who Despised Money. s

The accumulation of great wealth by
no means necessarily implies the ca
pacity to enjoy it-often, indeed, quite
the contrary. A story is told of Lord
Cavendish, who, in 1910, was the
largest stakeholder in London, and
who hated the very name Of money.
Upon one occasion his bankers, finding
that his account amounted to deposit
of 100000, called upon him, and asked
what he wished to have done with it.
Anything you choose, was the reply,
"but don't bother me about it. l won't
be plagued. If it's any trouble I'll take
it out of your hands" This is trait
entirely distinct from avarice or miser.
lness. - >aEzr-.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
MeteOrs Discovered.

PHELPS. n. Y, Nov. 80 Professor
Brooks, of the Red House Observatory,
while searching for comets near the sun
last evening, discovered a wonderful
shower of telescope meteors some of
which were moving southwark and
Others northward. Professor Brooks
believes that the display has some con-
nection with the remarkable red light
seen near the sun at sunrise and sun
set for several days, and that the earth
is passing through mass of meteoric
dust, or is enveloped in the tail of a
gigantic comet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

There is more ground for Democratic
anxiety in the northern states than ever
before, since the election of Carlisle to
the Speakership. The Speaker of the
House yields tremendous influence
upon the action of that body and with
Mr.. Randall in the Speakers chair,
they might have deferred the evil day of
fatal laundering; as he favored protec-
ton while his rivals are pronounced
free traders. This is recognized as the
most important public issue; and on it
the Democratic party is likely to make
or break" in the legislation of the COM
ing session. As the prevailing senti-
ment of the party has triumphed in the
contest, as shown by the election of
Carlisle, the Democrats will almost in
evitably set about tinkering the tariff
and thus throw away their last chance
for success in 1884.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
Againsf Irish Emigration.

DUBLIN, Dec. AT a meeting of the
Irish farmers, priest presiding, reso-
lutions were adopted asking the Ma
tional League to start a fund for the
payment Of Irish members of Parlia-
ment condemning emigration and pedg-
ing those present to forbid hunting over
their lands while landlordism exists.
At meeting of Nationalist in Lon
donderry it was resolved TO hold an out
door demonstration on the 18th inst,
on which date occurs the anniversary
of the shutting of the gates by appren-
tice boys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
Studying i'm American Institutions.

New YORK. Nov. 30.-The steamer
st. Germainefrom Havre to-day brought
to this city fourteen delegates from var
ious trade unions of Paris, who have
come to study American institutions
and note the condition of organized la
Dor here. This evening the visitors at
tended reception given by the United
Workingmen's societies. at which
speeches were made in English, French
and German. Next Monday they will
go to Boston to visit the International
Exhibition, after which they will in
spect the principal manufacturing cen
tiers. returning to this city about the
10Th inst
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
Siy.Rnuufi Glaye Fight.

Boston, Dec. IA six-round glove
fight, Marquis of Queensbury rules, for
purse of 5000, took place here, in a
private club-room, last night. between
Jimmy Connolly, of Boston. and Fiddler
Neary, of New York. First blood was
for Connolly. Both men We're rather
groggy in the fourth round. In the last
round Connolly came smiling but very
weak; be nevertheless led off well and
staggered Neary, winning the fight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
The Bread.Wjnners.

New YORK, Nov. pa dispatch
from the Cory, Pa, correspondent of
the Philadelphia Press says that he is
reliably informed that w. f. Curtis, of
the Chicago Inter-Ocean, is the author
of the anonymous serial in the Century
magazine. The Winners, and
that he received $1,000 for the manu-
script
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

y TRUE assistant TO nature in restoring
the system to perfect health, thus enabling
1t to resist disease, is Browns Iron Bitters.
COCHRAN, GA.-Dr.A.J. Lamb saws: 81
never met with a remedy that gave more
satisfaction in cases of debility and pros
tration than Browns Iron Bitters."
OwENToN. kY.-Rev. J. w. Waldrop
says: Browns Iron Bitters greatly re-
lieved me of general debility and iniials-
ton"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
The China Trouble.

LONDON, Dec. 2 The Marquis of
Harrington, Secretary of State, in a
speech at Accrington. stated that the
British Government has received init
NATION from the German Government
that it is willing to cooperate with
England TO protect their subjects and
interests in China. in the event oil war
between China and France.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

The regular meeting of the City
Council was held, Tuesday evening, all
members being present except Mr..
Huntemer. Business transacted was
unimportant and of a routine character.
An ordinance of the Board, forbiddinc
skating and coastiDg on the sidewalks,
was authorized and enforced. A num-
Der of bills were audited and ordered
paid; and the question, whether the city
should take care of lamps. erected by
individuals, was laid over until next
meeting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06


The Washington Monument ap-
proaches completion. When work was
suspended for the season last Saturday,
the great shaft had reached height of
4lO feet, and it is confidently expected
that the last stone will be laid by the
Summer of 1885. The excellent sur-
gestion is made that Robert C. Win
thrope, of Massachusetts, ex-Speaker of
the House, be invited to deliver the
Grafton at the celebration then to oc-
cur. Mr.. Winthrop was the orator
when the cornerstone was laid over a
generation ago, and he is still finished
speaker in his old age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

Henry Ward Beecher, in his Thanks
giving sermon, discussed the Mormon
question, and urged that proscfiptiye
laws and arms be abolished; and that
enlightened communities send teachers
among them, to educate them, and en-
deavor to teach them the same as the
heather are in foreign lands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

The appointment of Judge Weldon,
OF Bloomington, H., to the Court of
Claims, was brought about by the in
tluence of David Davis, and gives
general satisfaction. He obtained the
promise for this place before he left the
Senate. If it had not been for the
promise 1t is probable that the place
would have been given to Minister
Hunt, who has become very tired of
Russia and is anxious to get back into
a good place at home before the admin
istration changes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

Since Ben. Butler failed to win immor-
tai renown, by having his decision, that
woman was not q person in the
meaning of the law, reversed by the
court. he has secured the confirmation
of his appointment OF a colored Judge,
which is the first colored judge Massa-
chusetts has ever had. And thus has the
irrepressible Benjamin wen undying
fame at last, Notwithstanding the fail
ures OF Tewksbury, the woman question
and his defeat for reelection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
L,sTATE-JonN MuENcn, Deceased.

state of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County--In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
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. d. 1884,
the following matter will be heard and consid-
cred:
The application of Anna NJ MuenCh, to admit
to PROBATE the last will and testament of John
Muench, late of the town of Lancaster, in said
county deceased and for appointment OF an
administrator with said will annexed of said
estate.
BY order of the Court.
WIN McGONIGAL, Judge.
Dated December Bird 1883 lows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

The threatened war between China
and France will probably be averted-
at least for the present. Latest advices
Indicate that the mediation of third
power will be accepted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

HOtel-BLOOMINGToN HOTEL, SIMON
Woodhonse, Proprietor Bloomington, Wis Hav.
ing redtted and built ample room for the accom-
mediation OF guests, | am now prepared to &C.
cominodate them with well-furnished rooms
good beds and well-suppIied tables Sample
rooms. attentive h0stlers. Good stabling.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
Mr.. Blaine's recent letter furnishes
talk for politicians all over the country.


1t is warmly commended by some and
severely criticised by others. Several
prominent politicians at Madison have
been interviewed in regard to it. Cover
nor Rusk said 1.-The scheme proposed
by Mr., Blaine is good one, and should
include the revenue on tobacco. | am
clearly of the opinion that the tax should
not be removed from either spirits or
tobacco. Mr. Blaine's scheme is much
better than the Pennsylvania Conven-
ton proposition to apportion among
the States the redundant revenue in the
National Treasury. But have scheme
and this is to pension all soldiers with
the surplus revenue Ex-Gov. Lucius
Fairchild said: "Ifthere is surplus of
money anywhere give it to the schools. y
III. III. Giles, Chairman of the State
Central Committee of the Prohibition
party, said II don't indorse Mr..
Blaine's plan for disposing of the reve-
nue. from spirits. / am in favor of rt-
terly prohibiting the manufacture and
sale of alcohol as beverage. The
proposed plan in practice would have
demoralizing effect and tend to post
pone indemnity the closing OF the dram
shops, and would stamp with the seal
of responsibility a trade that causes
three-fourths of The crime and pauper-
ISM. 1t would be in the nature of a
bride to the Taxpayers and device of
Satan. This new scheme of Blaine APP
pears to me to be the suggestion OF a
demagog, and appeals to the pecuniary
interest of the people and against their
real interests that all lie in the suppress
sionof legal dram-selling," L. w. Keyes
warmly favored the Blaine scheme.
Breese j. Stevens, a prominent law
yer and Democratic politician, said:
THAT letter is a bid for the Presidency.
| don't believe in the Government levy
ing tax for the purpose of dividing it
among the States, which should be in
dependent of National bounties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
EsTATE-MIcnAr1 MUTUALLY, Deceased.

EsrArE-Nr'HAFl mutually Deceased
State Of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term Of the county court. TO be held in and for
said county. at the court house nthe city OF Ian
caster in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1884,
the following matter viii be heard and con
sdered:
The application Of Michael Casey. To admit to
probate the last will and testament of Michael
Mutually, late of the town OF Patch Grove in said
county. deceased, and for letters Parliamentary
thereon.
BY order of the Conrt
WIN. McG0NTGAL. Judge.
Dated November eth. 1888. lows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
6rant County grrald.

O'Donnell on trial at London for kill
ing Carey, the Irish inforIfier, has been
found guilty and will be hanged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

New patterns of the latest styles of gem
tlemen's dress goods, soon to arrive at
John Jeide's. Howl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
PATCH GROVE.

Agent~,J0HN JONES, Patch Grove,
General Collection Age N"tary Public and Con
veyancer, Also special Treasury Agent for the
state OF Wisconsin to Whom Hawkers and Ped
dlcrs should apply for state license.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

Agent-JEssE Brooks, Bloomington,
Wis General Collecting Agent and Conveyancer.
Titles investigated and perfected Collections
promptly attended to. Reference given when
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
CITY GUIDE.


LANCASTER LODGE A. f. d A. NJ meets first and
third Saturday. in eachmonth at p. m, in Herald
office block.
GRANT CHAPTER. Regular convocation second
{ nd fourth Tuesday Of each month at p. m. in
Herald office block.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE I. o. OF Meets
every Wednesday at 7:3Op. IN. in Odd Fellows
hall, Maple street.
LANCASTER LODGE ]. o. G.. T. Meets every
Tuesday at p. m. in Budd block, Madison street.
LANCASTER COUNCIL r. II. Meets first Thurs.
FIDELITY LODGE A. 0. U. W. Meet first and
third Mondays Of each month in Budd block,
Madison street.
CoHGREGATIoEAL CHURcH. Corner Madison
and Cherry streets. Serycesat 10:30 a. m. and
p. m. Sunday.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Mons
roe and Cherry streets. Services 1920 a.. m and
p. m Sunday
CATHOLIC CHURCH. CornerJ effereon and Cher
~ streets. Services at 1890 a. m. and D. M
Sunday.
CRY LIBRARY. Court house. Open wednes-
day afternoon and Saturday afternoon and even
ing.
Protestant EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner JEFF
ierson and Oak streets.
HYDE's OPERA House. Corner Madison and
Cherry streets
LIBRARY HALL. Budd's block, Madison street.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH. Madison street
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHuRcH. Madison ST.
Services every two weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

The Prohibitionists of Ohio claim that
they really carried their amendment at
the October election, but we're "count-
ed out" In one precinct of Columbus,
where no votes were returned for it, a
recount shows ia affirmative ballots in
the box, and some sahgiiine people
think that enough mistakes of the same
sort, accidental or intentional, might
be found by general recount to change
the result. They propose to probe the
matter to the bottom.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
THE HERALD

The price of THE HERALD when subscriptions
are not paid until the end Of the year will be
Invariably two dollars
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
BRITISH HOLLOW.


Agent-R. 5. MORSE, Beetown, General
Collecting Agent and Notary Public. Business
promptly attended to-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
BLOOMINGTON.


Insurance -BLOOMINGTON FARMERS In
suRANcE COMPANY. Office at Bloomington Grant
county, Wis. John Ryan, President; Thomas
Pendlel0n. Seeretary and TreasMrer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

1.-The National Democratic Publish
ing Company" of New York, with a
capital of 100000, has been incorpor-
ated, the proper papers having been
filed with the Secretary of State at AL
bany. That sum of money will procure
the publication of vast amount of
campaign stuff. but to make people be-
lieve it will provea more difficult if not
more expensive task.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN,
-~----
STATISTIC
$3.50
~.

reputation ..-.....-.......s.......... sg,s5s
Areain square miles..,-.....,.....,... 1855
Ssstevalustion of property for 1882, Sis, bsa ess
Grant COUNTY, one of tar ohtestand largest
counfs-sin the state.is situated in the extreme
southwest corner-ip size being about the same
area as the stat Of khodeTsland. ftshrstsetfIe
meLtdates back to 1927
Inc county now ranks sixth in popalation
ana twelfth IN wealth. The principal predHet >
are eoln. oats Cattle and Hogs. Of the latter liza
mense quantities are shipped every year.
GRANT Co., to settlers, still offers advantage ;
eqnalto If not superior any county in the state
xhdisdestinedtogrowi in the future as in he m 81
havingifsterminusi the county a LANCASTER.
thecounty seat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06

observation-disclosures e. HUBBELL, Bosco-
cobel, Wis. dealers in everything belonging to
the Hardware. Stove and Tinware business
Finest line Of Cooking and Heating Stoves in
Southwestern Wisconsin and sold at prices and
on terms satisfactory to all. Agents for every
kind of machinery made by C. AuItman & Co..
large line OF Stove and Machine repairs con
stautly on hand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-06
WILLARD'S HOTEL

WASHINGTON, ID. G.
The popular Palace Hotel of the National Capt.
tai Conveniently located and accessible to all
the street car lines of the city Open all the year.
q. G. STAPLES. Proprietor.
Late of the Thousand Island House.