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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
Former Grant County Resident Writes Letter
TO The Herald, to Please His Friends, in
Which Soil, Crops. and the Future
Of the Territory
Discussed.
WASHINGTON TrnRrroRY. Dec. IL

WASHINGTON TERRITORY, Dec is, 1888.
EDITOR HERALD:-I have received
several letters from Grant county, wish
ing information about Washington Ter
ritory. To answer each one separate
would be quite a task. So have con-
cluded to make one letter answer all of
them, and will send it to your paper
for publication. The Cascade noun
tains divides this Territory into two dis
tinct sections, very different 10 their
climates and natural resources. West
Washington Territory is almost entirely
covered with heavy timber This is the
largest body of timber now in the United
States. Lumber and coal are the chief
exports. Most of the population is on
Puget Sound, where there are several
thriving towns and cities.
The lumber interest of this section
has reached a point of development
which must command attention. Stat
istics show that there will be cut in West
Washington during the present year,
100000 feet of lumber, over half of
which is exported to California and the
rest is shipped to foreign ports or used
at home. This amount at $1,000 per
thousand makes 100000, which isnet
revenue to the Territory for this one
industry. Next comes the coal, one
coal mine at New Castle, 80 miles from
Seattle. turns out $4,000 tons per month.
There is a railroad from the mine to
Seattle. There are millions of tons of
bitumious coal near the Sound, as yet
undisturbed. Both the lumber and coal
industries of this section are yet in their
infancy.
Puget Sound is of the most beautiful
bodies of water in the world. 1t is one
immense harbor, where all the ships of
the world can anchor in safety and not
obstruct the channel. Here will be the
terminus of the N. p r. r. Then most
of the produce of Washington. Oregon
and Idaho viii find its way to the sound.
AT some future day there win be sec
ond New York on this northwestern
coast. We will now cross the cascades
to East Washington. As have
said before. it is just the opposite
in the extreme. We now see one
vast prairie as far as the eye can reach.
The soil is very prolific, raising large
crops of wheat. barley, fruit and
vegetables. Not one fourth of this
grand plateau is under cultiva-
ton, yet she sends millions of bushels
of wheat to foreign markets. a failure
was never known, yet some years crops
are great deal poorer than others.
The facilities for shipping grain are
growing better all the time. The rail-
road companies are doing glorious
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
American Pork Abroad.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28-The Secre-
tary of State has received from Minister
Morton at Paris a telegram stating that
the withdrawal of the decrease of Nov.
9th, which will be published tomorrow,
limits the time for the admission of
American pork products to the Goth of
January at the ports of Hayre. Bor-
deaux and Marseilles instead of Nantes
DR.. Loring, Commissioner of Agri-
culture, said to-day that the statements
recently made in regard to diseased
swine have, unfortunately, been ac-
cepted by public men abroad to preju-
dice the European market against Amer
lean pork. He also said; ''F. ID. Cur
It's, one of the commissioners employed
to investigate diseases of swine, has re-
ported to the Agricultural Department
| that no great amount of disease exists
among Western hogs; that the state
ment of Dir. Detmers with regard to
feeding swine on oflal are wholly incor-
rect, as great care is taken by breeders
and feeders to secure healthy animals,
and that the pork packers are extremely
DESTROYS that competent inspectors
should be appointed to examine the
product of their packing house before it
was sent to market. Commissioner Lor-
ing accepts Mr.. Curtis statement in full
and is confident that Mr.. Detmers is
greatly mistaken in his views.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
Colcred Teachers in Convention.

ST.. LOUIS, December 26. The con
vention of colored school teachers,
which has been in session the past three
days at Jefferson City, effected a per-
manent organization of the State Color
ed Teachers Association. with Inmaa
+. Page. of Lincoln Institute. as Presi-
dent. Resolutions were adopted de-
claring that facilities for higher educa-
ton for the colored youth ought to be
provided; that an industrial school
ought to be established as part of
Lincoln Institute; that the. State ought
to put premium on character, and
make personal morality superior to
mere intellectual test in the examina-
ton of applicants for school certificates;
that the welfare of the colored schools
demand county institutes for the colored
teachers, and that the surplus revenue
Of the National Treasury should be en-
ployed in diminishing the enormous
percentage of illiteracy in the South and
West
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
Wire Fence TeIegraphing.

An experimental work has been going
on for short time along the Milwaukee
q st. Paul Railroad Branch and the
Brandon Branch, about 80 miles in
length, the object being to determine
whether or not the barbed wire of the
fence on either side of the road can be
utilized for telegraphic purposes. The
fence wire was placed in proper condi-
ton for a sufficient distance to make a
satisfactory test, the wire being run I'M
der the surface at road crossings. SUI
perlntendent Telegraph Simpson de-
cides that the plan is not profitable.
Telegraph work can be done over the
fence wire at this time, he says. but dur
ing the winter months, when huge snow
banks completely cover the fence, the
line would be made useless. There are
thousands of miles of wire fence along
the Western lines, and it has been con-
tended that they should be utilized for
this purpose. Scientific american
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03

work for this country. They are run.
ming branch roads, or feeders, from the
main line in every direction, as fast as
the country demands them. There are
five different corporations operating rail
roads in the territory. In one sense. it is
all one company, known as the Willard
system. controlled by one man, Henry
Willard. Mr.. Willard has done wonders
since he got control He is almost wor-
shipped by the people of the northwest.
There is Ia great deal of government
land yet to be taken, and Railroad land
that can be bought on very easy terms.
Emigrants are coming in by the thous-
ands and one wishing to take land had
better be on hand for it is going like hot
cakes. The climate is mild the temper
ature even and sickness is almost a
stranger in the land
1t is a good poor mans country;
plenty of work at good wages. Com
mon farm hands get from $50 to S35
per month; hearders $40; lumberman
from $40 to $60per month; mechanics
from So to So per day. Women to
do house work get from "a to So per
week, and very scarce at that. could
tell you a great deal more but perhaps
you would rather have a rest than to
hear it. So will close by saying that
the future of Washington Territory viii
certainly be wonderful.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
The Terrible Apaches.

The Apaches are the terror of the
Arizona and New Mexico borders, and
probably will continue to be for some
time to come. The Apaches are cruel
and fearless warriors, proof against all
civilizing Influences, and reckless of
treaties and reservations. At least so
the frontier settlers, miners, and ranch
men say. and the army men confirm
their statements. The settlers along
the Mexican border are bitter in their
hatred of them, and often, when the
Indian question is under discussion,
they insist that ''the only good Indian
is dead INDIAN They regard the
whole race very much as the rest OF
mankind regard the rattlesnake and
the ferocious wild beast. The explana-
ton is plain. The settlers and their
families have suffered much in life and
property at the hands of the predatory
redskins, and they want them extermi-
mated in order to remove a constantly
impending peril. 1t is the most natural
feeling in the world, even if if be the
murderous order. The instinct of all
living forms is that of self preservation,
whether it be in the shape of human
being, wolf, or jelly-fsh. Core
spondeaace Chicago ECeni1ag Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
ZASEsvILLE. Ohio. Dee. 3o.-sero

GAINESVILLE. Ohio, Dec. 30.-Sergt.
Mason signed a contract yesterday
with Philadelphia amusement man
to exhibit himself at that city for 5000
week, for limited period. He left
for that place this morning.
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 30.-The chair
man of the State Central Committee of
the National Labor Greenback party of
Indiana, has issued call for state
convention. to be held in this city Feb.
p, for the purpose of nominating a full
complement of candidates for state
officers.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Dec. 30.-News was
received from Peosta, in this county,
this afternoon, stating that the father
of Senator Allison, who is upward of
eighty-seyen years of age, is diving.
The Senator was telegraphed imme-
diately to come home. The old gentle
man has been gradually sinking for
some time past.
JAMESTOWN. Dak., Dec. 30-The Da-
kota House, Maginnis' Block. North
western Hotel, and several stores were
burned this morning. Total loss about
100000. The servants in the North
western Hotel escaped in their night
dresses. The thermometer was 90 be-
low zero.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
COlored Men and the Freedman Bank.

WAsHISGToN, ID. c., Dec. 2l.-The
Colored National Committee met this
morning and appointed delegates to the
convention at Richmond, Va, in July
next. Each Congressional district was
allowed two delegates each to every one
Representative.
Frederick Douglass, Register of
the Treasury, Blanche X. Bruce. of the
District of Columbia. and Col. William
Murrill, of Maryland, were elected
members of the National Committee.
The Freedmen's Bank Committee made
final report in favor of memorializing
Congress to reimburse the depositors
and denouncing the former act of Con-
gress creating a commission at a salary
of $1,000 year to settle the affairs of
the institution. In support of the adop-
ton of the report Mr.. Murrell said:
THE Freedmen's Bank was the most
disgraceful and sinful swindle that ev-
er stained earth or shocked high Hea-
ven. The commission appointed at
salary of $1,000 a year each, was more
like hyena devouring a carcass than
like lion smashing its bones and suck
ing the marrow therefrom. Further
more, Republican Congress made this
commission the pallbearers of the same
carcass" The committee adjourned TO
meet in Chicago June next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
A Gold Camp in New Mexico.

TOPEKA, Kans., Dec. 22.-Advices
from Las Vegas n. NJ, indicate great
excitement among the citizens there
with regard to the late gold discoveries.
Gold, it is said, was found in paving
quantities on lot at Hot Springs,
owned by a prominent resident Of
Topeka. a few days ago, by two miners
employed to assistin excavating ground
for the new 500, 1000 courthouse. The
next morning they were up with the
lark, stalking out mining claims in the
court yard, and now the hills and val.
leys round Las Vegas are all swarming
with excited gold seekers, many of
whom meet with success. Eight bust
ness men have formed a company and
purchased an interest in the court yard,
and will try to develop it. A few years
ago Elizabethtown, near Las Vegas,
had population of 5000 miners, and
for number of years company en-
gagged in hydraulic mining has taken
out $4,000 annually. There is no
doubt as to presence of gold in pay
ing quantity. The city of Las Vegas is
a mining camp, even ladies being found
among the prospectors. Some Colo
RADIO capitalists are already on the
ground investigating the extent and
richness of the deposits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
heroes.

Gen. Ben. I. Butler has been in Wash
ington during the last week, and while
he has been pretty actively engaged in
court, yet he has found time to put his
canvass before the public. There is in
Washington a gang of greenbackers
and labor-reformers who have no visible
means of support. One of these is Lee
Crandall. He is rabid greenbacker,
and for a number OF years printed the
National View. This paper is weekly,
and is largely made up of essays and of
correspondence in favor of the peculiar
views of the editor This humble organ
has been employed in the Butler cam
paign. 1t appeared on the streets to-
day on white paper, neatly printed, and
was devoted to Butler, 1.-THE champion
of labor against capital. the original
greenbacker, and the only man to whom
can be trusted the rights of the poor
against the aggressions of the rich. I"
The enthusiastic editor says: HE is a
man who cannot be taffled, bribed or
bullied. and if elected to the presidency,
viii carry out the win of the people. y
The central portion of the paper is given
up to an enormous cut of Butler. The
price of this picture was St00, with an
autograph of Ben Butler. The cut is
the work ola skiilful engraver, who has
reproduced the rugged characteristics
of the governor in style so expensive
that the purse of Ma Crandall could
hardly sustain it. had he not the svm-
patty Of the Massachusetts governor in
what he has been doing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
That Bogus Insurance Company Again.

MADISON, Wis, Dec 20.-Insurance
Commissioner Phil Spooner is waging
a relentless war on bogus insurance
companies. The recent disclosures show
that the fraudulent companies, with
headquarters at Anamosa, "a little place
ia Iowa, have agencies in Wisconsin,
and are doing large business among
the farmers. A few days ago the agent
at Waukesha of one of these bogus
companies was arrested on charge of
fraud, and then it was ascertained that
this agent alone had written out risks
in his district aggregating $4,000, 600.
f. b. Harper, President of the Mutual
Reserve Fund Life Association. of New
York, it is charged, is under indictment
for obtaining money fraudulently. In
letter to Commissioner Spooner he
expresses much wrath for his course in
refusing the company admission into
this State. He states that Gov. Rusk,
if at all alive to the interests of the
people, will demand the Commissioner )
resignation. He also threatens politi-
cal vengeance upon Mr.. Spooner. and
states that the defeat of Cornell, of New
York, and Foraker, of Ohio, was the
result of policy adopted by his and
similar associations TO that effect. Presi-
dent Harperintimates that the combina-
ton of such associations as his with q
good backing of money win turn the
tide In favor OF an Administration that
would grant them license 10 operate in
this State.
Commissioner Spooner, IN reply, sent
the following:
MADISON, Dec. 10, 1888.
10 e. b. Harper, Ner York:
DEAR SHIN reply to your favor of
the 18th inst, would say that still
adhere to my previously expressed opin-
ion that your concern is fraud, and
Notwithstanding your threats of politi-
cal vengeance, certificate of authority
to transact business in Wisconsin will
not issue to you during my administra-
ton of this office. | will have no further
communication with you on the subject
and thus give you the more time to an
swer the Indictment found against you
in Philadelphia for defrauding Mrs.
Caroline NJ. Randall and others.
r. l.. SPooNER,
Commissioner of Insurance.
Mr.. Spooner says that he is making
an aggressive war on ali cooperative
associations not authorized by law to
act in this State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
utaIl's G0yernar Returns.

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. "a Governor
Murray arrived this morning, and was
met by large delegation of leading
citizens and escorted to his residence
A pleasant reception was given him,
and many welcoming speeches were
made. The hearty manner of his re-
ception assured the Governor that his
policy was approved by the Gentles.
The Governor assured his friends that
the cooperation of the President and
people was bringing Utah into accord
with the laws of the Government. He
assured them that measures would be
adopted to bring about this result by
the present Congress, and said that the
whole country Intended that polygamy
and theocracy Should be wiped out. He
will prepare a strong message for the
Legislature, which meets in two weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
Milwaukee Sentinel!
Prospectus for 1894.
VOLUME 4r.

The MILWAUKEE SENTINEL is the best. largest
and most widely circulated newspaper publ shed
in the state.
For Wisconsin readers the SENTINEL is the
best newspaper published for the reason that.
besides containing the general news OF the day
as fresh and complete as any other Journal il
makes special feature of State news and the
discussion of matters relating to the interests of
the State.
The year 1884 will be one OF unusual activity
and Importance in political affairs. Besides the
presidential election, members of Congress
State and county officers and legislature will
be chosen in this State Every voter who desires
to keep informed respecting the progress of the
canvass should read the SENTINEL, which while
discussing the issues of the canvass from Re-
publican standpoint in its editorial columns
will give the current political news as full ac-
curate and impartial as possible in its news de-
partment.
The DAILY SENTINEL contains the latest and
most complete fineacial and commercial news OF
the DAY, with fun and accurate market reports
In the WEEKLY and SUNDAY EDITIONS of the
SENTINEL. besides the current news. there will
be found large amount of literary and miscel-
laneous reading, stories. sketches poetry, anec-
dotes, etc, etc The WEEKLY SENTINEL also
makes special feature of agricultural and dairy
matters and such market reports as are of impor-
tance to farmers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
Probable Strike.

PIrTsBURG, Dec. 29.--The employees
of the table ware glass houses were
notified tonight that reduction of 129
per cent would take place January l.
In Pittsburg there are twelve factories,
which employ 1900 girls and as many
more in the west. Manufacturers gave
as a reason for the reduction dullness
in trade. A meeting of employees will
be held tomorrow evening to consider
the matter. 1t is believed they will re-
fuse to accept reduction and order a
great strike.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
The Cantnre of Snntar.

PARIS. December 20 1t is reported
that the French loss, in killed and
wounded at the capture of Sontay was
thirty-six officers and nearly 1000 men.
The loss of the Black Flags in the same
battle was 5000. The bulk of the Black
Flags army, after the defeat at Sontay,
retreated to Hung Hoa and Namdinh.
The French found 81. 900, 600 in Sonlay.
II is reported also that China. acting
under the advice of the European
powers, has withdrawn the troops from
Bachinh
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
Randall and Carlisle.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Randall, this
morning, in behalf of the Common
wealth Club of Philadelphia, of which
he is director, tendred Speaker Carlisle
II reception 10 be given by the club at
such time during SANITARY as the
Speaker indicate. There will be a ban
quet given in the afternoon at the club
house, to be followed in the evening by
a reception, at which prominent citizens
of all parties will be present. Mr.. Carl
isle is much gratified at the invitation
and will, in few DAYS, name the date
The Commonwealth Club is the leading
Democratic club of Philadelphia, and
numbers among its members the most
prominent Democrats Of the Keystone
State
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
A Successor to HASKELL.

ATcHIsoN. Kan, Dec. PA new
election will be ordered next week by
the Governor to fill the vacancy caused
by Haskells death. The most promi-
nent Republican candidates are Judge
5. o. Thatcher, Of Lawrence, and Col
J. ID. Lundy, of Rice, Speaker of the
last House of Representatives, and a
prominent politician, as is also Judge
Thatcher. The Democratic candidates
are not yet announced, but hot fight
is anticipated, as the district is close
one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
NOTICE TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

State of Wisconsin. County Court for Grant
County-In Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Emanuel Bishop,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that the claims and de-
mands OF all persons against said Emanuel Bishop
late OF the town of Beetown in said county. de
ceased. viii be received, examined and adjusted
by Harley l.. Sprague. James stark. Sen, and
Lewis Taylor, al of the town of Beetown in said
county of Grant, Commissioners appointed for
that purpose by the County Court of said county,
al the late residence of said Emanuel Bishop.
deceased In the town of Beetown. in said county
of Grant on the 29th day Of March. 1884. and the
S0th day OF June, A. d. 1884 Also thar six (6)
months from and after the Goth day OF December,
A. D. 1883, is the time limited for the creditors Of
said Emanuel Bishop. deceased, to present their
claims TO said Commissioners for examination
and allowance. szSas
BY order of the Court,
WIN McG0NIGAL Co. Judge
Dated December 90 A d. 1883. 4iw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03

The list of notable deaths of 1888 in
cludes the names of many eminent men.
Among those abroad are Gambetta,
Count de Chambord and Gustave Dore,
of france; Bishop Colenso and Richard
Henry Green, the historian, of England;
Richard Wagner and Karl Marx, of Ger
many; and Prince Gortschakoff and
Evan Tourgenieff, of Russia. In our
own country, many of the prominent
men of the nation have been called
away. Among them are ex-senator
Morrill,, of Maine; William E. Dodge, of
New York; Ex-Governor Marshall jew
ell, of Connecticut; Ex-Governor Nor
gan, of New York; Governor Alexander
II. Stephens, of Georgia; Postmaster
General Howe, of Wisconsin,; Peter Coo
per; Jere. S. Black, of PENNSYLVANIA;
Hugh j. Hastings, New York; Rev. DR..
Edwin T. Hatfield, Admiral Trenchard
Congressman Haskell and General A..
A. Humphreys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-03
CHICAGO,
M ILWUAKEE
AND SI:PAuL.

1t owns and operates over 900 miles of road in
Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa,
and Dakota; and as its main lines, branches and
connections reach all the great business centers
of the Northwest and Far West, il naturally
answers the description of Short Line, and Best
Route between
Chicago, Milwaukee,, st. Paul and Min
ncapOlis.
Chicago, milwaukee,. Portage. La
Crosse and WinOna.
Chicago, Milwaukee, OrtOnviIle, Aber-
deem and Glendale.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and
saltwater.
Chicago, milwaukee,, Wausau and uer-
riii.
Chicago, milwaukee,, beaver Dam.
Fond du Lac and Oshkosh.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Waukesha and
OcOnOmOwOe.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and
Prairie du Chien.
Chicago, milwaukee,, OsyatOnna, Man
kato and Faribauit.
Chicago, BeIoit. Janesvilie and Miner
Chicago, Eigin, Rockford and Du-
Chicago, Clinton. Rock Island. Cedar
Rapids and TaIna.
Chicago. Des mofnes, Council Bluffs
and Omaha.
Falls and xanktOn.
Chicago. milwaukee,. Albert Lee and
southern Minnesota Points.
Chicago, Miiyaukee.W Mason City, Mitch
ell and Chamberlain.
Rock Island. Dubuque, st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
Davenport, Calmar, st. Paul and Min
neapOlfs.
Milwaukee. Racine. RelOif. FreepOrt
and Rock Island.
Mitchell. WOlsey ashton and A berd cen.
dim River Valley Line.)
Pullman Sfeepeys and the Finest Dininq Cars In
the World are run the main lines of the Chi
cA60. MILWAUKEE 6 ST. PAUL RAILWAY and every
attention is paid TO passengers by courteous en-
ployes of the Company.
S. S. MERRILL, A. V. II. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent.
j. It. CLARK, GEO. II. HEAFFORD,
General Sup't. Asst Gen Pass ACT.
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